A spectator at a golf tournament who was hit on the head by a golf ball and knocked unconscious has lost his High Court action. He also sued the golfer Mr Le Blanc, of Donabate, Dublin, who at the time was a top amateur golfer and later turned professional for a number of years. Ms Justice O’Hanlon said she had not been able to find in favour of Mr Campbell in any respect. His side contended Mr Le Blanc, who was in the rough at the 11th green and 12th tee box, hit the ball and it overshot the green when it hit Mr Campbell on the head. It was claimed against Mr Le Blanc that he failed to warn spectators including Mr Campbell of dangers of which he ought to have been aware.

Source: Irish Independent June 04, 2021 16:18 UTC