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Neighbors press Oldham County to act after years of golf balls striking homes; board finds nuisance
Summary
Laurels Lane residents told the Oldham County Code Enforcement Board that errant golf balls from Glen Oaks driving range have damaged property and posed safety risks; the board found a nuisance and imposed a $250 remedial order.
Oldham County staff presented a multi-year complaint file against Glen Oaks Country Club and its driving range, noting resident petitions and prior meetings between the course and homeowners. The record included multiple abatement-of-nuisance petitions dating back to 2021–2022, photos showing balls striking yards and houses, and prior arrangements (an "irons-only" practice) that residents said had previously reduced the problem.
Multiple nearby residents described property damage and safety incidents. "That [ball] was up against my house... it's doing damage," said resident Scott Sailor, who kept a running log of strikes and told the board he had documented more than 300 impacts at his property. Jack Cooney, the neighborhood petition organizer, said negotiations with the club failed because the club insisted on a waiver that would bind future property owners; he and other residents urged the board to reinstate restrictions or otherwise find a remedy.
Board members discussed whether the ordinance's nuisance standard could be met given that some exposure is inherent to living near golf facilities, but members who reviewed photos and testimony concluded the operation had become detrimental to neighbors. The board found a violation of the Oldham County nuisance ordinance. In a separate motion the board imposed a remedial order and assessed a $250 penalty to be paid immediately. Staff noted other remedies (netting, irons-only play, or homeowner mitigation) remain options for the parties to pursue outside the board's enforcement authority.
