What happens if you run out of golf balls during a round?



What happens if you run out of golf balls during a round?

What happens if you run out of golf balls during your round? It’s a golfer’s worst nightmare. You lose a ball, reach into your bag for another, and realise that you’re down to your last. Running out of balls – be it due to losing a hatful or simply not having enough in your bag at the start – is about as embarrassing as it gets.

Why can’t I change my golf ball after a few holes?

It’s down to something called the ‘One Ball’ Condition. The ‘One Ball’ condition, when in effect, means that players are required to use one brand and model of ball for their entire round. If you start with a Callaway Chrome Soft, for example, you can’t swap to a Titleist Pro V1x after a few holes.

Do PGA Tour pros run out of balls?

For most Tour pros, the idea of running out of balls during a tournament round is borderline laughable. For one thing, professionals have a basically unlimited supply of balls, and they have caddies to oversee their stock and ensure they have an appropriate number on hand for each round. Perhaps most importantly, Tour pros are pretty good!

What are the rules for borrowing golf balls in a tournament?

There are a few rules you should be aware of. First and foremost is the 4-4a rule, which states that a professional golfer may borrow gloves, towels, tees, things of that nature, as well as golf balls. You may ask another player, “Can I please have some more golf balls?”