Buffalo Grove Residents Face Property Damage Risks from Golf Course Stray Balls

Residents near Buffalo Grove's The Arboretum Club golf course face ongoing property damage from stray golf balls, raising concerns about liability and damage mitigation. Mark Czerwinski, living behind holes 15 and 16, reports multiple incidents of balls striking his home and vehicles, including one near-miss incident inside his yard. Despite filing police reports, law enforcement indicated limited capacity to intervene in these property disputes.

Long-term resident Mike Scher describes recurring damage to his home and cars, noting broken windows and golf balls found in his yard, with recent incidents occurring despite witnesses. Historically, the golf course superintendent arranged repairs for damage, a practice which has since ceased, leaving homeowners financially responsible. Villagers have suggested establishing a fund to cover such damages, but Buffalo Grove's Deputy Village Manager Christopher Stilling states no such reimbursement program exists. The village has placed signage advising golfers on their responsibility for property damage, reflecting ongoing challenges in managing liability and homeowner protection adjacent to recreational facilities.