How to Buy Golf Balls

There are many places to buy golf balls including sporting goods stores, golf shops and online vendors. Buying the right balls can often help a golfer reduce the number of strokes needed to complete a round. Getting a recommendation is one of the best ways to decide the right type of golf balls to use.

• Check online for help deciding the best brand of golf balls to buy. Look for feedback from different golfers to help you choose the right brand. You can also ask a friend who golfs for some tips.


• Go to a sporting goods store to buy golf balls. Search for the specific brand that you want to buy and write down the price. Shop at a few other sources to see if you can find the balls for a lower price.


• Look in a golf supply catalog to buy the balls you want. Many golf catalogs offer discounts if you buy items in bulk, so once you are certain of the brand check for these types of offers in the catalog. Continue shopping if you are still not satisfied with the price.


• Search online for websites that carry golf balls. If you find the brand that you like in stock, check on the shipping cost before you put in your order. The shipping cost may make the total purchase price more than what you can get at a local store, so be sure to find out the information before you submit an online order.


• Stop at a local golf shop to look for a deal on golf balls. Many shops also have golf balls that are used that you can buy for a lower price than brand new ones. Ask a clerk if there are any used balls in stock and then inspect them to make sure that they are still in good condition before you buy them.