How to Save Money on Golf Balls

You can't play golf without golf balls. Many people find that for every game they play they lose a certain number of golf balls. A duffer can lose more than a dozen per nine hole round. Making sure you have a plentiful supply of golf balls assures you have a pleasant game.

One way to have sufficient golf balls to play with is to be on the lookout while on the course. Many people just leave a ball and take a penalty stroke when they lose a ball. You can capitalize on this by spending a little extra time in the bushes, trees, or water hazards and pick up the golf balls they leave and use them. A wet arm or a branch in the face may not be the most pleasant thing, but this small pain will be rewarded with free golf balls.

You can also buy used golf balls from many different sources, including sporting good stores in your local area. These are sold at a huge discount off of the original price, and you can usually not even tell that they have been used thanks to the cleaning processes.

Refurbished balls are usually put through several processes assuring a basic level of quality. Some companies even grade the quality of used golf balls they sell. However, be aware usually only professional golfers can tell the difference between used and new golf balls. They have spent enough time on the course, and use very high quality equipment so they can detect even small differences in how the golf ball responds to being hit. Casual players can use this to their advantage and keep the cost of golf balls to a minimum.

A player can also find good prices for golf balls on the internet. Many retailers such as Walmart, Sam's, and Sears offer golf balls as part of their internet presence. Offerings vary from brand new branded, factory seconds to used golf balls.

It may not seem like much of a money saver to get all of your golf balls for free or for a discounted rate, but the money you save will sure add up. Whether it's just a few dollars a week or whether you notice a significantly large saving, it's still money in your pocket that wouldn't have been there otherwise.

Therefore, you should remember the golf ball savings techniques that have been discussed so far: first of all, you should always take whatever chance you get to search for golf balls that have been left behind by previous golfers in areas that they are likely to have lost them. Secondly, buy used golf balls from sporting good stores in order to save money. If you follow these two guidelines, you are sure to experience the benefits of being free from paying full price for golf balls.