| ign="center"> | | | | that you'll need a ball that behaves on the green |
| Golf balls are often the forgotten aspect of the | | | | and is slightly heavier. In windy conditions you |
| modern golf game. More often than not, they're | | | | need to minimise the effect the wind can have on |
| the afterthought of the amateur golfer, bought | | | | your game. Although it will knock distance off |
| last minute, and without much thought. Depending | | | | your shots, you're going to be under much more |
| on your course, you might opt for the lake balls, | | | | control than if you're hitting a DDH, or Top Flight |
| because what's the point in buying new balls only | | | | distance. Titleist make some great balls for just |
| to hit them in the Lake yourself? Now, I'm not | | | | this, the Titleist Pro V1, though expensive, should |
| going to argue that if you're prone to hitting balls | | | | continue to get you the great distance you need. |
| into the Lake that you shouldn't buy lake balls but | | | | I hear they also drop onto the green as soon as |
| maybe those lake balls you bought are only trying | | | | you shout "SIT DOWN!" from 90 yards back. If |
| to get home! | | | | only... |
| In all seriousness, there is a great deal to be said | | | | The truth is, there's a huge number of balls to |
| about choosing the right ball. If your game is fairly | | | | choose from, and it can be a little overwhelming |
| stable and you shoot a round of 90 or under, | | | | when you're in the pro shop trying to make a |
| choosing the right ball can be the difference | | | | decision. If you have the time, open a packet of |
| between two or three shots a round. It all | | | | balls and check the weight of the one before you |
| depends on the course, if you're playing a course | | | | buy. If it's windy, go for a heavy ball, if it's a |
| like Augustus you're going to want something that | | | | lovely day, go for a ball with a huge amount of |
| can really go the distance - a Titleist golf ball is | | | | spin. |
| probably your best bet. Of course Nike also make | | | | As always, practise your game before you |
| great balls for distance but they'll hurt your | | | | expect to a ball to be the difference between |
| pocket more than is necessary. | | | | you being a pro and an average Joe. The driving |
| At a course similar to St. Andrews, it's more likely | | | | range is your friend. |