How many balls do you carry?

[schintz0]

I carry two sleeves with me, I haven’t lost that many balls in a round and I’m a carry/walker. 

[DB Golfer]

I carry about a dozen and then usually have one sleeve in the bag in case I forget to check the bag before going out for a round.

[EnderinAZ]

I just went out and counted I have 8 in the bag that I will play and 4 found balls that go in the shag bag. I sometimes have more, but not often.

[JeremyD]

That's a great question. I know I just took about 10 or so out since i couldn't close a zipper. Maybe it's why I am struggling pushing my cart at times.

So I just went out and counted 23. I don't think I'm going to play the Nitro or Top Flite I found in my bag, so I'm thinking it's time to empty it out

[Norman K]

I usually carry nine golf balls when I play. I very rarely use more than three balls during a round but I like to have more than necessary rather than running out.

[Delaware Joe]

Usually 3 sleeves of new balls and about 4-6 used balls. I have never used up all my balls. I might go through as many as 4 balls on a bad day, on a good day one and done!!! 

[Trg5053]

I typically carry about a dozen in my bag and have 3 in my cart/pushcart. I hopefully won't have to go into my bag and grab a new one. I typically carry a wet towel to keep them clean as well.

[VeganGolfer]

Prolly about 20 balls or so. I find  up to 10 per round sometimes and I hand em out to other guys in my group if they hit a breakfast ball in the woods. I’m fast on the reload 

[mattjamd]

I keep 2 sleeves in my bag plus whatever balls I find on the course.

usually empty out found balls into my practice ball bag or pass them on to my local First Tee program.

[wwaldo]

Always at least 12 and then somehow I accumulate half a dozen a round that I find and forget to take them out until the bag gets to heavy....but a clean bag starts with a dozen which would last me around 8-10 rounds if I didn't replenish or find any. Like someone else said, when i clean the bag, the found ones (most) go into a Rubbermaid container and get donated to local golf teams (Girls and boys). I occasionally keep a brand/model I'd like to try but was never going to buy a whole dozen. Last year found a Cut Red like new and played it for 3 rounds until I lost it. For a cheap ball, it played well. 

[Louis "John " Gavazza]

I usually carry about 12 balls and replace as needed. I have gotten down to three new balls before putting in 3 boxes of three back in my bag. 

[feocheo83]

I ride in a cart, but I will typically keep 6-9 new balls in my bag then 6 or so used, scuffed, found balls in my bag. If it's a rough round I might end up using some of those used balls or I keep them for random fun challenge shots if the course is clear enough to hit a second ball for fun. I typically will go through 3-6 in a round depending on how I am playing. I typically retire a few due to damage or OB lost balls.

[LBC]

I have 3-4 in with my tees and glove and 5 sleeves in my bag.

i carry 1 in my front pocket and 2 in my left back pocket.  If I lose or bang one up real bad I replace with I from a new sleeve.

[Mike Tedesco]

If you need more than 6 you shouldn't be on the course.  Go to the range and figure it out!

[CrazyGolfNut]

I usually have two sleeves of new balls and about 4 "water" or slightly used balls.  Total is around 10 to 12 balls.  

[OldGuyGolf]

About 6-12 and will throw 2 Sleeves in when I get to 6.I will play a ball for 3 rounds or less if I scuff it up and then into the shag bag.

[B_R_A_D_Y]

During play, I always have 2 extra balls in my pocket, cuz I have been known to pull 2 straight balls into the woods.
in my bag … This time of year with course conditions not good yet, I carry & play a bag full of found “leaf” balls from last fall. Scuffed or off brand doesn’t mater cuz the roughs are so high u can’t see a ball ur standing over, and greens still have a ton of top dressing. But once conditions improve, I’ll only play new/newer balls which lowers my bag ball volume to abt a dozen. 
 

How many people carry crappy scuffed balls to hit into the woods or water when ur trying to loosen up on the course? (Non tournament / serious rounds)

[Jmikecpa]

Usually just have two sleeves of new balls and a few balls that were taken out of play for wear or scuffs. Never was one to carry a bunch in my bag and keep a dozen or two in my truck at any given time. 

[Seattle14]

I carry  12 so that I always have ball when someone says let play , I am read

[SBB]

I try to start each round with a dozen.  I can be a little wild off the tee and my home course has plenty of water, tall grasses and woods. But I recently played a course with fewer hazards and played one ball for all eighteen holes.

[OhCanada1954]

I carry 9 balls in my bag. It’s probably more a superstition than logic. Usually they are only one type - Callaway Chrome Soft X Dot.

[Tskeeze]

I usually carry a dozen or so, and if they get too dinged up from errant shots I throw them in a bag to hit on the range. 

[KG221]

Generally I carry between six and nine balls for play.  I might have a few used balls in my practice bag for when I do my chipping and putting.  But again for play it six to nine new balls. 

[Rico_de_Gallo]

Up to 6 playable balls but keep a bag of rando/practice balls if I'm not walking 

[Scotty Dog]

I'm a 9 handicap and, for an 18 hole round at my home course, I'll carry around six balls typically.  (Note that I often carry my clubs, making the bag's overall weight an issue to manage.)  At an unfamiliar course and/or in a cart, another sleeve may be added.

[swansosa]

6-10 max

[Drdale2013]

6 usually. May have around 9 max. I should walk more than I do. I learned from a legendary caddie at Bandon that 6 is enough for the majority of courses. 

[mywong23]

dozen & half.... maybe more. 

Boy scout motto:  "Be Prepared".

you never know when a "Tin Cup" moment will grab you.....

ahahahahaha

[Jeff R]

I usually have my bags stocked with no more than 10 to 12 at any given time.  Probably a carryover from when I used to walk a lot, and wanted to keep the weight down.  I figure if I can't play 18 holes with that many, I'm in serious trouble...lol.  Now if I'm going on a multi-day golf trip or something like that, I'll usually go ahead and put another 10 to 12 in to make sure I don't need to buy any while on the trip.

[George Stark]

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