Declaring make and model of ball

[jusme]

I notice some players state on the first tee and at other times what ball make/model/number they are using. Others, including myself don't. I am almost certain no rule exists that means we must do so. Good etiquette perhaps, courteous perhaps and even helpful, but not a must?

Help me move from 99% sure to 100 thanks

 

[fundy]

I notice some players state on the first tee and at other times what ball make/model/number they are using. Others, including myself don't. I am almost certain no rule exists that means we must do so. Good etiquette perhaps, courteous perhaps and even helpful, but not a must?

Help me move from 99% sure to 100 thanks

you are correct, you have to be able to identify it, you dont have to declare it but courteous to do so (despite what one will be along to say lol)

 

[Hosel Fade]

Helps avoid

a) others suspecting you of being up to no good
b) both players hitting a Titleist 3 over a crest and not being able to tell which is theirs, making them both lost and playing 3 off the tee

but is not required

 

[guest100718]

Helps avoid

a) others suspecting you of being up to no good
b) both players hitting a Titleist 3 over a crest and not being able to tell which is theirs, making them both lost and playing 3 off the tee

but is not required

Dont see the point, its not a piece of info i'd find useful and would be unlikely to be able to remember who said what on the tee.

 

[BTatHome]

Dont see the point, its not a piece of info i'd find useful and would be unlikely to be able to remember who said what on the tee.

So you see no point at all in solving a possible issue when two players are playing exactly the same model and number of golf Ball? You would actually rather wait until later on to get the point of not being able to identify your own ball when two balls are exactly the Same?

 

[louise_a]

When playing in County competitions we are always asked to identify our balls when we are on the first tee.

 

[guest100718]

So you see no point at all in solving a possible issue when two players are playing exactly the same model and number of golf Ball? You would actually rather wait until later on to get the point of not being able to identify your own ball when two balls are exactly the Same?

This kind of attitude is what spoils golf. I know what ball is mine, always, regardless of what you're playing.

 

[BTatHome]

This kind of attitude is what spoils golf. I know what ball is mine, always, regardless of what you're playing.

cant imagine how being helpful spoils golf 'for you' but I'm sure your right.

 

[HawkeyeMS]

Dont see the point, its not a piece of info i'd find useful and would be unlikely to be able to remember who said what on the tee.

On at least two occasions I can remember, I have played in comps where both my FCs declared the same ball with the same marking which meant one of them changed. Obviously it's not against the rules but not announcing it could have lead to a difficult situation. It doesn't really take much to say what you're playing before you tee off.

 

[guest100718]

cant imagine how being helpful spoils golf 'for you' but I'm sure your right.

How does it help? If it was any use everyone would do it but they don't, its just one more bit of made up nonsense that old blokes will tell you is an actual rule.

 

[ManinBlack]

Helps avoid

a) others suspecting you of being up to no good
b) both players hitting a Titleist 3 over a crest and not being able to tell which is theirs, making them both lost and playing 3 off the tee

but is not required

Which is why it is essential to add a distinguishing mark of your own on the ball, in case you "find" the wrong one in the rough.

Dont see the point, its not a piece of info i'd find useful and would be unlikely to be able to remember who said what on the tee.

Same here, it goes in one ear & out the other.

 

[guest100718]

On at least two occasions I can remember, I have played in comps where both my FCs declared the same ball with the same marking which meant one of them changed. Obviously it's not against the rules but not announcing it could have lead to a difficult situation. It doesn't really take much to say what you're playing before you tee off.

Yeah and I can think of at least 5 when someone else from another group has played my ball...

 

[williamalex1]

When playing in County competitions we are always asked to identify our balls when we are on the first tee.

Same in SGU comps.

 

[rulefan]

This kind of attitude is what spoils golf. I know what ball is mine, always, regardless of what you're playing.

So you've never played a new ball in competition, when the others in your group is also playing new balls?

 

[rulefan]

When playing in County competitions we are always asked to identify our balls when we are on the first tee.

Our starters sometimes ask the players to write it on their cards. It saves a referee sorting out any hassle later.

 

[guest100718]

So you've never played a new ball in competition, when the others in your group is also playing new balls?

i dont understand what you're asking.

 

[guest100718]

Our starters sometimes ask the players to write it on their cards. It saves a referee sorting out any hassle later.

i think you'd need an A4 scorecard to fit all the makes and models of balls some people get through in a round

 

[rulie]

Our starters sometimes ask the players to write it on their cards. It saves a referee sorting out any hassle later.

That seems unnecessary and over-bearing on behalf of the Committee. As someone said, "let go of my ears, I know my business."

 

[rulefan]

i dont understand what you're asking.

All players in your group are unknowingly playing brand new ones of the same make and number. All tee off and put them in same area of the jungle. Which is yours?

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Last weekend my two pp declared they were playing Callaway balls. I had one in my hand as well and so to avoid a potential mix up I swapped to another make in my bag. Not essential, not necessary but means you don't have to be quiet so paranoid when you go to hit your shot.