ArnoldArmChewer
Tour Winner
No + a provisional no just in case
Do you carry a provisional ball in your pocket?
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mcbroon
Journeyman Pro
:rofl: :clap:
Junior
Tour Winner
Always, never even gave it a second thought until I read this thread !!
Very wise because failure to do so would instantly have made your second no, the no in play regardless of whether or not you'd found the first no...
El Bandito
Q-School Graduate
Always carry one. Different number etc from the first.
As it is always there - It has no mental impact - and it does mean that sometimes I get a whole round in to ONE single day!
As it is always there - It has no mental impact - and it does mean that sometimes I get a whole round in to ONE single day!
pokerjoke
Money List Winner
I never do.
However surely it would be beneficial if you had to leave your bag and walk to a tee.
Surely having to walk back to your bag then back to the tee would slow things down.
And we are all for speeding up play,right.
However surely it would be beneficial if you had to leave your bag and walk to a tee.
Surely having to walk back to your bag then back to the tee would slow things down.
And we are all for speeding up play,right.
upsidedown
Tour Winner
No.
bluewolf
Money List Winner
Sometimes do, sometimes don't.. Can't say that the thought of carrying a spare ball has ever really caused me to worry about my fragile confidence!!! 
I do find it amusing that people will refuse to carry a spare ball in their pocket, but find no problem with carrying a dozen or so in their bag.. Maybe it's the walk up the steps to the tee box that has this mystical effect on confidence... Just seems pragmatic to carry a ball in the pocket.. I don't think much beyond that..
I do find it amusing that people will refuse to carry a spare ball in their pocket, but find no problem with carrying a dozen or so in their bag.. Maybe it's the walk up the steps to the tee box that has this mystical effect on confidence... Just seems pragmatic to carry a ball in the pocket.. I don't think much beyond that..
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We have 2 holes exactly like this so its the only time I take an extra ball with me to the tee.
SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
Sometimes do, sometimes don't.. Can't say that the thought of carrying a spare ball has ever really caused me to worry about my fragile confidence!!!
I do find it amusing that people will refuse to carry a spare ball in their pocket, but find no problem with carrying a dozen or so in their bag.. Maybe it's the walk up the steps to the tee box that has this mystical effect on confidence... Just seems pragmatic to carry a ball in the pocket.. I don't think much beyond that..
I just don't as I never have. And that's why on the rare occasion I do stick one in my pocket I notice it. Doesn't really bother me - it just feels odd.
Maiken
Hacker
I always carry one in the event of a tee shot going badly wrong! nothing worse then making a fool of yourself with your drive than having to go back to your bag for another ball!!
AmandaJR
Money List Winner
+1 We have a couple of holes where it's possible to do that and many do but I'd rather just take the whole shooting match with me to the tee!
bluewolf
Money List Winner
I just don't as I never have. And that's why on the rare occasion I do stick one in my pocket I notice it. Doesn't really bother me - it just feels odd.
That's the problem with threads like this. Now I'm going to be thinking about the ball in my pocket when I tee off tomorrow. It's in my head and it will have an effect
.. It's the same reason why I don't read some of the threads about things like club face position during the backswing, and exact angle of left foot flaring during the set up..... Brain Worms.....
SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
It's the same reason why I don't read some of the threads about things like club face position during the backswing, and exact angle of left foot flaring during the set up..... Brain Worms.....
Me too. I had a look at the video linked to showing the golf swing using cigarettes. This was not good for me as next day when playing I found myself thinking about putting the club in the swing positions as shown in the video - just the wrong thing for me to try and do.
spongebob59
Journeyman Pro
Not always but when I think I need a provis, I stick a yellow ball in a pocket.
That way there can be no mistake on identifying it as the 2nd ball.
That way there can be no mistake on identifying it as the 2nd ball.
Scooby999
Club Champion
Always carry one, two reasons;
1. My driving is bloody awful to say the least at the moment and a re load is often required.
2. Speed of play, save time having a spare for any wayward shots to play a provisional.
1. My driving is bloody awful to say the least at the moment and a re load is often required.
2. Speed of play, save time having a spare for any wayward shots to play a provisional.
rosecott
Money List Winner
Always have one in my pocket - never need it.
Rooter
Money List Winner
wow never saw this going 8 pages! some interesting views! i can see the benefit on unusual holes if using trolley etc, but i am firmly in the "i dont need a prov" camp! my first one is going down the middle!!! (if only that were actually true!!!)
DanFST
Head Pro
I get incredibly annoyed at my course when someone doesn't take a provisional with them. Theres two holes that the bags are left over 100 yards away. Both obviously tight fairways with OOB on both sides.
If someone told me their excuse was it distracts them, or it's defeatist they'd be met with some course language. As has happened before, especially fellow members.
If someone told me their excuse was it distracts them, or it's defeatist they'd be met with some course language. As has happened before, especially fellow members.
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
Interesting that some feel that I have a fragile frame of mind because I have a spare ball in my pocket...and yet those that have spare balls in their bag which is close by have a stronger mental disposition..
I don't carry a spare ball because I expect to mess up a shot, I carry one because sooner or later I probably will mess up a shot and I can save myself the walk, albeit probably quite short, to my bag to get another.
To my mind, if you're thinking about how fragile my mind is because I have a spare ball, then you're thinking too much about everything and maybe you should be carrying a spare ball too..!!
I don't carry a spare ball because I expect to mess up a shot, I carry one because sooner or later I probably will mess up a shot and I can save myself the walk, albeit probably quite short, to my bag to get another.
To my mind, if you're thinking about how fragile my mind is because I have a spare ball, then you're thinking too much about everything and maybe you should be carrying a spare ball too..!!
