[JRandomFreeper]

If that is the case, the catcher becomes the new owner of the ball, and is under no ethical, moral, or legal reason to return the ball, or give it to anyone.

You are assuming an implied contract that may not actually exist.

I can toss you something, and it still remains my property.

But, in your case, I probably wouldn't. Even if it was a life vest.

/johnny

[LukeL]

In sports it is implied that if a player tosses a ball or piece of equipment into the stads or gallery he is surrending ownership of it. Also as a golfer provides his own equipment Augusta Natioal or the PGA cannot claim ownership of the item.

[AlexW]

“But, in your case, I probably wouldn’t. Even if it was a life vest.”
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You don’t have to get all snotty about it.
I was just asking a simple question for clarification, which, of course, you did not answer.

If anyone is a fault, it appears to be the golfer himself.

[Fletcher J]

/johnny’s smarmy post has made me realize I’m a long-time thief!

For years I’ve gone to the Christmas parade, and when the people on the floats throw candy into the crowd, I catch it and eat it. I’m ashamed to admit that I’ve never chased them down the street through the crowd to try to give it back... Shame on me! Look upon my shame!