A golfer is always faced with a
constant barrage of things that he can possibly spend his money on. These
things range from the necessary things like golf clubs, to completely
unnecessary things like trophy cases for hole-in-one balls. It would seem that
a golfer’s money could constantly be thrown away on the many things that are
available for purchase. However, one of the most expensive things that a golfer
has to spend money on is not what you would expect. Golf balls are perhaps the
most irritating thing that a golfer buys. He seems to buy them over and over,
as they disappear into bushes, lakes, or sand traps. Rates for golf balls can
seem fairly ridiculous too, with some selling for over $25 for a pack of 12. If
you want to save money on golf balls or even get them for free, read on for a
few tips on how you can do just this.
While you are in the middle of a golf
game, there are usually many opportunities to find golf balls that have been
left behind by golfers before you. It isn’t a good idea to constantly interrupt
your game in search of golf balls, but if you happen to walk right by a cluster
of bushes or a small water hazard, you might as well take a moment to look for
golf balls that have been left behind. If you don’t mind getting your arm wet,
usually you can find multiple balls just by reaching into a water pool. Bushes
and other similar obstructions are also good places to look. Other golfers may
find you strange when you are rooting around for golf balls, but it is
definitely worth it in the end when you don’t need to pay insane amounts for
golf balls every week. All you have to do is shove them into a bag you carry
with you, then wash them off as soon as you get home for golf balls that are
like new.
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. Usually they are not sold in matching brands or colors, so if
uniformity is your thing you may be disappointed. Unless you are more than just
a casual golfer, used or second-hand balls will probably work just fine. It
takes a very trained hand to be able to tell the difference between a new ball
and a used ball, or between an expensive ball and a cheap ball. The spin and
the hardness of the balls are usually varying, but probably not enough for you
to notice. Try two contrasting balls in a row and see if you notice anything,
and if not then you can be happy that you are able to stick with the cheaper
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.
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