Golf ball to groin triggers $5M claim against Mesa

A man is demanding $5 million from the City of Mesa because a golf ball at the municipal course slammed into his groin on Valentine’s Day.

According to attorney Thomas Richardson, the incident occurred around 7:30 a.m. Feb. 14 Day at Dobson Ranch Golf Course while Jackson Shelton was practicing shots on a mat.

An adjacent golfer struck a ball that hit a pole, then ricocheted into his client, Richardson said in the claim.

“The golf ball struck Jackson in the groin, causing him to collapse and need medical attention.”…

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