Be Consistent With Your Golf Ball Choice
This topic is dear to my heart and I have discussed at great length with members and visitors at my golf club regarding the type of golf ball they are using. The answer is usually the same. They use different golf balls from day to day, sometimes using different types and makes in the course of a single round. Just bear with me for a moment while I explain how this can affect your scores and handicap in a big way.
Picture the scene if you will - David has just hit his tee shot out of bounds on the fifth hole using a Top Flite XL, he reaches into his bag and pulls out another golf ball this time it’s a Titleist ProV1 which he plays to the front of the green, he is now about 15 yards from the pin and takes his trusty 8 iron out and proceeds to chip the ball to the hole, it comes up about 4 yards short. Under normal circumstances David is excellent around the greens and was surprised to see his golf ball pull up short; he misses the putt then carries on with his round of golf none the wiser
Ok let’s back up a bit here and analyse that scenario. I am sure by now a few of you have guessed the problem, its common enough and happens thousands of times a day on golf links around the world.
When David changed golf balls to a ProV1 he created the problem with his subsequent chip from in front of the green. The top Flite XL would have jumped off the face of the club with his chip and probably have gone close to the hole saving him a shot, but because he changed to the softer ProV1 (which you need to hit firmer) his chip ended up 4 yards from the hole with the subsequent missed putt costing him a valuable stroke.
Different types of golf balls react differently for a variety of full shots as well, not to mention putting which makes distance control very difficult if you chop and change your golf balls all the time. Feel is a very important factor in golf and should not be overlooked.
The simple fact is you should be consistent in your choice of golf ball all the time. That doesnt mean you shouldn’t try different Golf balls but you should get used to a Golf ball and not change them on a regular basis. Especially during the course of a round. Get used to the ball you use so you can be more consistent. You may not believe this is going to help you but i assure you this is a very, very, very important part of being consistent in your golf and lowering you scores. This is also one thing that every golfer can do.
Next time your out on the course check the golf balls you are carrying and make sure the ones you take out onto the course with you are all the same type and make.
This is one thing you can all do, no excuses, enjoy your game.





