Thinking about all of those golf balls you’ve missed hitting square and then watched sail into the out of bounds areas over the years…imagine how much money you could’ve saved if only you could have located those balls? These days, it’s pretty common for newcomers and veterans alike using golf ball locators.
Right Under Your Nose
Sometimes, a golf ball is hiding in plain sight. It could be blocked from your view or buried in a soft pile of leaves.This is when buying a golf ball locator really pays dividends.
How a Golf Ball Locator Works
The ball is tracked using a basic GPS triangulation system and code from the ball. Once it receives the ball’s signal, it shows you where it is. Then, you just follow the path to the ball.
Some locators give out simple coordinates to the ball’s location. The high-end locators will give audible instructions. It does all of this based on the course layout. Yes, it’s like Waze for golf balls.
These types of locatars significantly reduce the amount of drama associated with losing a golf ball. The stress and embarrassment from the frustration of finding a ball and interrupting play is diminished. Now, no one can blame their poor performance because your ball finding mission broke their focus.You’ll also see an advantage by not incurring penalties for the lost ball.
Some of the locators require you to be within a certain distance from the ball in order for it to work while others can track a ball like a missile. Much of what it’s able to do will depend on how much you’re willing to pay for it. There’s plenty of options that fall within every budget.
