STAMP YOUR BALLS : THE BEST
WAY TO PLAY YOUR OWN BALL ?
William Murfitt
There is always that awkward moment during a round of When we got to the ball, two balls both number two and
golf when you’re playing partner states they are playing both showing a blue dot! Unable to tell which was which
a ball and the number but no other identification marks. I had to return to the tee to play my 5th (not a great way
You find your mind not focusing on your game and to start an event). Well, I won’t be making that mistake
instead, watch your opponents ball like a hawk. again in a hurry!
Unfortunately, there are no rules stating you have to
mark your ball but the R&A does state that;
StampYourBalls is a unique way of marking your ball so
that it can be easily recognized. With a selection of over
“The Responsibility for playing the proper ball rests with 150 stamps to choose from, you can make you ball 100%
the player. Each player should put an identification mark yours in a matter of seconds.
on his/her ball”
Now I know it sounds a little gimmicky but stay with me
This is great until a player mis-hits a shot where they find on this. How many players on a club competition mark
the same ball or maybe the same number ball that they their ball with a single dot or line? Well, I can’t tell you
have been playing and claim it as their own. I’ve seen the exact number but it’s going to be more than just you.
this happen. But how can you say this isn’t your Firstly, you can go for the Sharpie and try and stand out
opponent's as there are no marks on their ball. With that from the crowd but that takes time to be creative and
said, I’ve also had the situation in a match where I hit once your masterpiece is finished if you hit the ball right
left off the tee and played a provisional to the same spot away it smudges.
(couldn’t do that again).