Best golf ball water retreiver

Moved to florida. What is the best water golf ball retreiver? Once in a while my ball goes in the water as there is water everywhere down here on every hole. Not being cheap but balls are about $4.00 a ball. I see them on ebay but what ones are worth buying?

None. Real men don't use them. Hahahaha. J/K.

It seems like everybody likes to bash them and make fun of people for having them. But I have absolutely never seen anyone turn one down on a course when someone offers it.

I don't want a ball that develops a taste for water. It might infect other balls in my bag.

Let me know when you figure it out because my father in law spends more time looking for balls than actually playing the game. I live in Florida as well, be careful where you look for balls we don't need another Chubbs running around. It's hard to hit a trap draw with a wooden hand.

Golf Channel's Lauren Thompson in that pink floss bikini.

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None. Real men don't use them. Hahahaha. J/K.
[/quote]You live in PA.. No need for them in Harrisburg Pa.as i grew around there and golf is so boring as you have about 3 nice courses and if it is not snowing it is raining.Very depressing town. Perry County, Enola, Duncannon Feel bad for you.

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Let me know when you figure it out because my father in law spends more time looking for balls than actually playing the game. I live in Florida as well, be careful where you look for balls we don't need another Chubbs running around. It's hard to hit a trap draw with a wooden hand.
[/quote] Man your funny. Drink another one you drunk.

I have tried several of them and the best one is the Callaway 15 foot. It is bright enough that it can be seen under the water, grabs the ball on contact, and extends/retracts easily. I got mine on eBay for about $30 shipped. I don't hawk but I will grab my own Pro-V if I know it went in close to shore and I can see it quickly.

Rules of the road for using these here in Florida:

1. NEVER hold things up hawking. If you are alone on the course knock yourself out.

2. Watch for hidden hazards. Gators and snakes are there - just a matter of whether or not you see them.

3. Every once in awhile if you pull one that is decent and you know you won't use it, leave it on the shoreline. Odds are someone behind you can put it to use and there are a lot of players down here on a fixed income that really appreciate the find. (I have seen people just toss them out deeper - great condition ball but just "not their brand")

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I have tried several of them and the best one is the Callaway 15 foot. It is bright enough that it can be seen under the water, grabs the ball on contact, and extends/retracts easily. I got mine on eBay for about $30 shipped. I don't hawk but I will grab my own Pro-V if I know it went in close to shore and I can see it quickly.

Rules of the road for using these here in Florida:

1. NEVER hold things up hawking. If you are alone on the course knock yourself out.

2. Watch for hidden hazards. Gators and snakes are there - just a matter of whether or not you see them.

3. Every once in awhile if you pull one that is decent and you know you won't use it, leave it on the shoreline. Odds are someone behind you can put it to use and there are a lot of players down here on a fixed income that really appreciate the find. (I have seen people just toss them out deeper - great condition ball but just "not their brand")
[/quote] Thanks.

Whenever I get paired up with someone who uses one all the time, I get embarrassed when the group behind us is waiting in the fairway for the old guy to stop fishing out his ball and about 15 others.

I've started finishing the hole without them while they're fishing then go sit in the cart just to show how much of a waste of time it is.

I played with my wife's grandfather at his country club and he literally spent at least 5-7 minutes fishing out balls on one hole. I was dying...he was so happy about his 'haul' of a bunch of f'ing noodles and top flites.

These work well. http://igotchagolf.com/

Labrador.

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Whenever I get paired up with someone who uses one all the time, I get embarrassed when the group behind us is waiting in the fairway for the old guy to stop fishing out his ball and about 15 others.

I've started finishing the hole without them while they're fishing then go sit in the cart just to show how much of a waste of time it is.

I played with my wife's grandfather at his country club and he literally spent at least 5-7 minutes fishing out balls on one hole. I was dying...he was so happy about his 'haul' of a bunch of f'ing noodles and top flites.
[/quote] Man you must be a good golfer, What is your handicap? You and Tiger should play together as he now shoots mid eightees and will never win again. He needs a ball retreiver the way he chips and If he does not get embarrassed why should you or i.

[quote name='EJ Mac' timestamp='1423533962' post='10921331']
These work well. [url="http://igotchagolf.com/"]http://igotchagolf.com/[/url]
[/quote] Thanks

I bought one on RBG for $10, i think it was ray cook? silver with a black handle. Works just fine! I dont mind using it if there is no one around waiting for me!

[quote name='patrick421' timestamp='1423532376' post='10921115']
Let me know when you figure it out because my father in law spends more time looking for balls than actually playing the game. I live in Florida as well, be careful where you look for balls we don't need another Chubbs running around. It's hard to hit a trap draw with a wooden hand.
[/quote] I see your handicap is 1. Where do you play? Alico pitch and putt in Estero or Bonita Springs par 3 in Naples. What a joke.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

You okay there Pup? Seem to be awfully hostile

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[quote name='j_king' timestamp='1423533721' post='10921299']
Whenever I get paired up with someone who uses one all the time, I get embarrassed when the group behind us is waiting in the fairway for the old guy to stop fishing out his ball and about 15 others.

I've started finishing the hole without them while they're fishing then go sit in the cart just to show how much of a waste of time it is.

I played with my wife's grandfather at his country club and he literally spent at least 5-7 minutes fishing out balls on one hole. I was dying...he was so happy about his 'haul' of a bunch of f'ing noodles and top flites.
[/quote] Man you must be a good golfer, What is your handicap? You and Tiger should play together as he now shoots mid eightees and will never win again. He needs a ball retreiver the way he chips and If he does not get embarrassed why should you or i.
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My handicap is under my name, it's a 9.6 so not as good as most on here I'm sure. Just saying, if I lose a ball in the water (which obviously happens as an almost 10 capper) I count it as gone. If I can reach it with a wedge I'll grab it, but any further and I consider it a donation to lostgolfballs.com.

I hate it when I'm waiting on a fairway for someone fishing out balls so I don't do it myself.

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You okay there Pup? Seem to be awfully hostile
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Ha, I'm kind of loving the replies though.

But will a retriever fit in your bag full of hybrids?

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You okay there Pup? Seem to be awfully hostile
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A bad case of the Mondays maybe...

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[quote name='CommerceTiger' timestamp='1423535743' post='10921633']
You okay there Pup? Seem to be awfully hostile
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Ha, I'm kind of loving the replies though.
[/quote]Count me in also as enjoying this thread

[quote name='CommerceTiger' timestamp='1423535743' post='10921633']
You okay there Pup? Seem to be awfully hostile
[/quote]Just wanted a simple answer.
[quote name='CommerceTiger' timestamp='1423535743' post='10921633']
You okay there Pup? Seem to be awfully hostile
[/quote]Just wanted a simple answer, not to be ridiculed.

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[quote name='padget' timestamp='1423536685' post='10921739']
[quote name='CommerceTiger' timestamp='1423535743' post='10921633']
You okay there Pup? Seem to be awfully hostile
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Ha, I'm kind of loving the replies though.
[/quote]Count me in also as enjoying this thread
[/quote]Enjoy the snow,maybe April you can play golf.Enjoy my reply.

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[quote name='cbbaron' timestamp='1423536935' post='10921777']
[quote name='padget' timestamp='1423536685' post='10921739']
[quote name='CommerceTiger' timestamp='1423535743' post='10921633']
You okay there Pup? Seem to be awfully hostile
[/quote]

Ha, I'm kind of loving the replies though.
[/quote]Count me in also as enjoying this thread
[/quote]Enjoy the snow,maybe April you can play golf.Enjoy my reply.
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Come April, he'll be able to gollf ... But you'll still be a classless jerk.

This :taunt:

Are the forged ones better or should I stick with cast?

This :taunt:

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[quote name='padget' timestamp='1423536685' post='10921739']
[quote name='CommerceTiger' timestamp='1423535743' post='10921633']
You okay there Pup? Seem to be awfully hostile
[/quote]

Ha, I'm kind of loving the replies though.
[/quote]Count me in also as enjoying this thread
[/quote]Enjoy the snow,maybe April you can play golf.Enjoy my reply.
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Come April, he'll be able to gollf ... But you'll still be a classless jerk.
[/quote]Major winner of what??????????? Minature golf

Pup your probably right won't get to play till April albeit Bandon Dunes was hoping to play Cape Cod in March not looking to promising.