`` The golfer hitting the shot claimed the yardage markers put out by the course were inaccurate and he thought the green was further away and out of his reach . `` The club had to settle the claim because they were liable . '' Golf has a reputation for being one of the most litigious sports . Cases range from the seemingly absurd to the serious . Rory McIlroy involved in legal action against former management team . Donald Trump sued the Scottish Government over an offshore wind farm .
Golf has a reputation for being one of the most litigious sports . Cases range from the seemingly absurd to the serious . Rory McIlroy involved in legal action against former management team . Donald Trump sued the Scottish Government over an offshore wind farm .