One Ball Tournament

[Javs]

Once a month we should have a virtual one ball tournament. How many holes can you play with the same ball? All 18? 36? Longest amount of holes and full handicap.

[Play18]

I played over 108 holes (6 rounds) at a private course when I was 6 handicap.  I never thought about the one-ball contest and didn't keep track of it. Familiarity and managing the course is easier at your home course.  Since I left the club, my index is better, but I play different courses and lose a couple of balls every other round

Do I have to keep playing the same ball every round?  I started to playing a new ball at the beginning of the round and will keep the used ball for practice or provisional use.  

[Javs]

54 minutes ago, Play18 said:

I played over 108 holes (6 rounds) at a private course when I was 6 handicap.  I never thought about the one-ball contest and didn't keep track of it. Familiarity and managing the course is easier at your home course.  Since I left the club, my index is better, but I play different courses and lose a couple of balls every other round

Do I have to keep playing the same ball every round?  I started to playing a new ball at the beginning of the round and will keep the used ball for practice or provisional use.  

I was thinking as a fun event. One ball and how many holes can you play it without losing it. Obviously if it hits a cart path and gets damaged then it can be replaced. However, once you lose the ball you’re out. 

[billpierce]

It’s an interesting idea. I am superstitious about balls lol

[Hoyt30x1]

One ball tournament and compare the numbers from summer to fall with all the leaves on the ground. 

[ScottyHapas]

I’m down.  I found a great ball a couple of rounds ago and played it ever since. When I lose that one I’m sure I’ll find another one near by and do the same on repeat. Some times you find a lucky ball and you play well. 

[fixyurdivot]

22 hours ago, Javs said:

I was thinking as a fun event. One ball and how many holes can you play it without losing it. Obviously if it hits a cart path and gets damaged then it can be replaced. However, once you lose the ball you’re out. 

Sounds much like the "one fly" fishing contests I used to participate in.  Do you dare use lighter tippet to increase chances of the take, or stick with the heavy stuff?  

[Golf2Much]

On my last golf trip to Mrytle Beach five years ago, we scheduled three rounds on courses we never played before.   On the first day, first tee I pulled out a Pro V1 ball I had found with a Bethpage Black Course logo on it.  I played the entire round with that one ball.  Since I played pretty well with it, the next day I challenged myself to see how long I could keep that same ball in play.  As I walked off the third day's 18th hole green I realized I was still using the same ball I teed off with on day one.  I pulled it aside and it's now marked and displayed on my wall of golf balls reserved for special occurrences (e.g. breaking 80, eagles, shooting par for nine holes, etc).  

[uzairkhalid007]

On 8/10/2023 at 6:08 PM, ScottyHapas said:

I’m down.  I found a great ball a couple  3 patti blue pakistan   of rounds ago and played it ever since. When I lose that one I’m sure I’ll find another one near by and do the same on repeat. Some times you find a lucky ball and you play well. 

 

[sglj3]

It does sound interesting, not sure I could get through 18 I've only done that once, dang water and trees... 

[JSki_Golf]

4 hours ago, sglj3 said:

It does sound interesting, not sure I could get through 18 I've only done that once, dang water and trees... 

I agree Stan! It would be a new experience for me! 

[BreakfastBall15]

I’d be toast. I think my personal best is 13 or 14 holes