| When setting out to play a round of golf, what are the | | | | to $50, and depending on the skill level of your game |
| items to double check to make sure we have ready? | | | | could cost a decent amount of money to repeatedly |
| Most importantly, we check that our clubs are clean | | | | replace over the course of a single season. A golf ball |
| and in the bag. We also make sure we have our golf | | | | retriever is a great tool to have on hand when you find |
| shoes, a glove, a bag of tees, some cash for the | | | | yourself in a hazard. For the amount of money you will |
| beverage cart and plenty of our favorite golf balls. The | | | | spend on a well-designed retriever, it will more than |
| item we do not always think to include is that trusty, | | | | pay for itself within a season. Ball retrievers do not |
| money-saving tool ... the golf ball retriever. Not a | | | | take up much room and are designed to comfortably |
| concern some might say, but the truth is that no | | | | fit alongside your clubs or zipped securely in a side |
| matter how straight we can hit a golf ball, sooner or | | | | pocket of your golf bag. This is a bonus for any golfer |
| later we are going to pull a shot and watch it drift into | | | | who prefers to simply walk the course and keep |
| a water hazard or other hard-to-reach spot. Since we | | | | weight to a minimum. |
| spend a good amount of money each season on golf | | | | On the market today are various styles of golf ball |
| balls, the last thing we want is to lose them. This simple, | | | | retrievers that will fit your budget. Popular models |
| yet priceless tool, will keep your golf balls in play and | | | | available include the trapper-style, which can pluck your |
| money in your wallet. | | | | golf ball from virtually anywhere by locking the ball |
| Each year thousands and thousands of dollars worth | | | | securely in place and multiple ball retrievers that will |
| of lost golf balls are pulled from course hazards | | | | rescue up to four golf balls in a single scoop. Also |
| around the world. Some of these hazards are not so | | | | popular are ring-style and rake-style. Some models |
| obvious. If you have ever had the pleasure of golfing | | | | come in a compact version that is 14 feet when fully |
| on a course in the Phoenix, Arizona area, you have | | | | extended, but will collapse to a mere 16 inches for |
| undoubtedly seen golf balls stuck in the sides of a | | | | easy stowing. Now that is convenience! Depending on |
| saguaro cactus! There is a lucrative business involving | | | | your preferences and the types of hazards you are |
| the selling of reconditioned golf balls, most likely found in | | | | most likely to encounter, there is a retriever to suit your |
| some of the hazards we have lost our own golf balls. | | | | needs. |
| The majority of golfers hit some errant shots every | | | | Don't wait until you have hit another wayward shot. |
| round, and if they were using a golf ball retriever they | | | | Pack a golf ball retriever for your next round and |
| could easily recover those balls and avoid forking over | | | | avoid losing your ball in a course hazard. Your wallet |
| extra cash on replacement golf balls. | | | | will thank you! |
| A good box of golf balls can cost anywhere from $20 | | | | |