Learning About Magnetic Golf Ball Markers

If you're a non-golfer, you may be wondering how one could possible "mark" a golf ball with something magnetic. Wouldn't attaching magnetic golf ball markers to the ball keep it from flying through the air with the greatest of ease? Yes, of course it would. It would wobble like a drunken, flying elephant and the ball wouldn't get very far.

The reason such a product exists is because it doesn't actually attach to the golf ball. What these are used for is marking the location of a golf ball so that it can be picked up and moved out of the way of other players. The golf world has a knack of naming items in a way that often defies common logic. Divot tools aren't used on divots and golf ball markers don't put marks on golf balls.

The majority of us have played miniature golf at one time or another and we know that one of our teammate's balls will eventually end up in the way of our shot. Almost without fail, someone's ball will be in the way of you making it over the castle moat.

Playing golf on a full size course poses the same type of problem. Your partner's ball lands in a very inconvenient spot for you to have a clear shot at the hole. With miniature golf you have to take your chances and hope you can avoid your buddy's ball. Maybe they'll give you a free stroke for having such a rude ball.

On the grass at the golf course, however, you have another option and that is to have your partner place a marker to show where their ball landed. They put it down, pick up their ball, and you're clear to play on. Many players simply use a coin as an indicator. But if you like the idea better, you can get yourself something specifically designed for the purpose: golf ball markers.

Golf ball markers are generally about the size of a quarter in diameter and roughly the thickness also. That is 24.26mm (0.955 inches) around and 1.75 mm (0.069 inches) thick. You can also find them in smaller sizes and they're made of metal or plastic. The main qualification is that they are thin, visible in the grass and won't impede the movement of a golf ball passing over it.

They can be carried in your pocket if you don't mind them jingling around. You and your partners might prefer they be clipped to your hat or golf bag, hand towel or anything close to hand. Magnetic markers have clips for your hat or you can get the type that attach to a divot tool and have a two-in-one device.

No matter what your tastes are, you will find magnetic golf ball markers to fit them. American college and professional football and baseball team logos are popular, as well as those of the Army, Navy, Marines and Air Force. You'll find cute animals, flowers, butterflies, shamrocks, athletic wear logos and collectibles from pro golf competitions. You can get them covered in Swarovski crystal and have them custom made. Most anything you like is available for marking your spot on the green.