Every year, thousands of Americans have their lives interrupted and their sense of safety shattered when a golf ball destroys part of their home. And golfers are rarely held liable for the damages or the emotional distress they cause.

Denver homeowner Leslie Stevens correctly described this as a ‘life-threatening issue.’ Her yard is constantly bombarded with errant golf balls that have broken windows. She even went so far as to contact her state senators to secure legal protection. Bravo Leslie!

Homeowners have described their homes as ‘under siege’ from golfers and their deadly missiles. There are videos detailing the extensive damage caused by golf violence. This is costing Americans millions of dollars per year.

In many cases, the golfers responsible for the damage don’t even stop by to apologize. Even when they do apologize, they are not necessarily liable for damage. We don’t think think that’s right.

While our ultimate goal is to ban golf entirely, we recognize that’s a long fight. Homeowners like Leslie Stevens need our help now.

We propose that every single golf ball sold in America should be required to have a serial number (or a microchip), and that serial number should be registered to the golfer who buys it. When golf balls shatter windows or break bones, those affected should be able to go to the police with the offending golf ball to track down the negligent golfer who caused the harm.

We are working to get in contact with some of the homeowners whose lives are impacted by golf violence every day to help us draft this legislation. If you or someone you know has had an errant golf ball cause property damage, injury, or death, we want to hear from you.