I've never hit anyone...don't have much sympathy for those who do; unless you hit a near magical shank that went completely off line it only means that you don't value the amount of damage a flying golf ball can do and don't leave enough room to account for the possiblity of a once in a lifetime shot; it it REALLY going to make a difference to you if you have to wait another couple of minutes to take a shot when the group in front isn't going anywhere anyway!?!?!