| When considering all of the gear you will need to store | | | | longest reach and six to nine feet for the shortest |
| in your golf bag: clubs, balls, tees, etc., there is not | | | | reach. But the real attractive feature with these ball |
| always enough spare room to store a golf ball | | | | retrievers is the length they collapse to - 16 inches for |
| retriever. This is true not only when you strap your golf | | | | some of the most compact models. Now that is |
| bag to the back of a golf cart, but especially true | | | | convenience! In this case less really is more. |
| when you decide to walk the course and carry your | | | | Similar to the larger retrievers on the market, compact |
| bag. At these times space is a premium and every | | | | golf ball retrievers are commonly available in the |
| ounce will count. There is a solution! You can travel | | | | trapper and ring-head styles and are equipped with a |
| lightly and bring along a retriever. It is called the | | | | fluorescent orange head for great visibility in the water. |
| compact golf ball retriever. As its name would suggest, | | | | This will really come in handy when your ball lands in |
| this type of ball retriever is compact enough to fit | | | | dark or muddy water. One of the more popular brands |
| comfortably in the side pocket of your golf bag or | | | | of these ball retrievers is the Search And Rescue. It is |
| even clip to the bag's rim. And better still, it does not | | | | available in both the Mini and Super Hide-Away models. |
| weigh very much - less than 16 ounces in some | | | | If you are looking for a way to keep your golf bag as |
| models! So compact you will not even know it is there. | | | | light as possible and want the flexibility a golf ball |
| Compact golf ball retrievers are becoming more | | | | retriever will add to your game, definitely consider using |
| popular to see on the golf course. Granted, compact | | | | a compact golf ball retriever. Not only will having a ball |
| retrievers may not reach as far as some of the larger | | | | retriever on hand help rescue your golf balls, using one |
| sized models, but you can still retrieve your ball in most | | | | will help save you time and money. A compact golf ball |
| any situation with ease. Whether your ball lands in tall | | | | retriever is a perfect accessory for your golf bag and, |
| grass, the mud or a water hazard these trusty | | | | most importantly, will keep your golf balls where they |
| retrievers will more than do the job. Compact | | | | belong - out of a hazard and in play! |
| retrievers will typically extend to about 15 feet for the | | | | |