How long before it is time for a new ball?

[Dub]

As others have stated....I'll lose one well before it's worn out.

It is funny...since stating play again...my game is either good or it sucks...little in between. As a result, I'll get a full round from a ball or I'll loose a sleeve in a round....simply depends on what flaw is biting me on a particular round.

[TommyD69]

I play a ball until it gets scuffed. One of the courses I play has "continuous cart paths" which is great during the winder months in Ohio. But, the "continuous" path cuts across the fairway just short of the green, giving us what we affectionately call the "Mallard Creek Logo ball"

[pjsnyc]

I typically lose a ball once every 5 holes or so. It might be from a shank into the woods, it might be buried in impossibly thick rough. I have gone 18 losing just one ball, so it is possible (for me at least) to play a full round on just one ball. And even so - I still played the heavily scuffed ball. I find it hard to let go of a ball (no matter how dinged up it is) if it hasn't gotten lost yet!

My vote went for replace lost ball within 9.

[MrSandman]

I like to start a round with a fresh ball.

If I'm playing a practice round, twilight 9 style, I will use balls that have been played in past rounds but are still in good condition.

[perlguy9]

I'll play a ball until I lose it.. so I usually end up replacing it every other hole.

[goblue107501]

I will play the same ball until it gets scuffed by a cart path or tree or club. I can handle the little marks, but once it gets too beat up I will switch it out. This could be multiple rounds (if I don't lose it) or just a few holes.

[Drayken]

till they are lost

[Jack_2251]

I used to have a brand new pro-v last 2 rounds or so without losing, but lately I have been losing 1 or 2 balls around and they aren't even bad shots, just going to bad spots of the course.

[DDBowdoin]

all it takes is one nice wedge shot for my ball to start showing wear but I'm cheap and I'll play a ball all the way though unless I see there is a change in the ball flight.

I've gone 4-5 rounds with the same ball before, it was a beautiful sight... saved the ball and now has a home on my TV

[xamilo]

I guess I should have answered "every 9 holes" instead, since that's the rate I aproximately loose a ball in this ocean side courses hehehe

[clemsontiger]

That is kinda a loaded question.

When they get really scuffed up, I add them to the practice bag. But that is normally after a couple of rounds of golf. Sometimes I loose them and then replace them.

[XMScott]

Till its lost.

Which is my number one goal in golf. To not lose any balls.

[La Costa Golfer]

Till its lost.

My #1 goal is to shoot a low score and have fun

(kidding) BTW....for those that do play until the ball is lost...any belief that scuffs alters ball performance? Considering so many are paying $30-45/doz...why pay a premium if the ball is scuffed?

[XMScott]

My #1 goal is to shoot a low score and have fun

You cant get low scored if you are hitting in the woods. And climbing in those woods ISNT ANY FUN!

Last time i bought balls i got 3 dozen for 20 bucks.

[La Costa Golfer]

You cant get low scored if you are hitting in the woods. And climbing in those woods ISNT ANY FUN!

What type of ball for $20 for 3 dozen? Did it include a black stripe already around all the balls?

[XMScott]

http://www.amazon.com/Intech-Beta-Go...4423623&sr;=8-1

36 balls for 16 plus shipping.
They arent half bad. I have better balls for when im feeling "sassy". But on the average weekday or practice green, those are what im using.

[Kltdefer]

Usually until they are scuffled up, then my boys get them.

Or if I'm having a few bads holes in a row, the ball goes away....forever into the water or woods never to bother me again. Stupid ball

Then my game improves...
or repeat as necessary