golf superstitions

marwin24 · 09-13-2009, 11:22 PM

What are some of your golf superstitions?
I think it would be fun to hear the variety of superstitions that people use.
For example, do you only use one type of coin to mark your ball, only use
one "number" of golf ball, have to wear your "lucky" shirt, etc.
Or do you just throw caution to the wind, tee it up, and let your fate fall where it may.

My superstition...In my golf bag, I keep the golf ball from my only hole-in-one in a zip lock bag.
So every time I reach in for a new ball, I think of "Happy Thoughts".

Blue · 09-14-2009, 08:04 AM

Originally Posted by marwin24

What are some of your golf superstitions?
I think it would be fun to hear the variety of superstitions that people use.
For example, do you only use one type of coin to mark your ball, only use
one "number" of golf ball, have to wear your "lucky" shirt, etc.
Or do you just throw caution to the wind, tee it up, and let your fate fall where it may.

My superstition...In my golf bag, I keep the golf ball from my only hole-in-one in a zip lock bag.
So every time I reach in for a new ball, I think of "Happy Thoughts".

I just saw the same question, word for word, posted on GolfWeek's forum:

The Golf Boards: Golf Superstitions

Topic: Golf Superstitions
Posted: Aug/28/2007 at 2:19pm What are some of your golf superstitions?
I think it would be fun to hear the variety of superstitions that people use.
For example, do you only use one type of coin to mark your ball, only use
one "number" of golf ball, have to wear your "lucky" shirt, etc.
Or do you just throw caution to the wind, tee it up, and let your fate fall where it may.

My superstition...In my golf bag, I keep the golf ball from my only hole-in-one in a zip lock bag.
So every time I reach in for a new ball, I think of "Happy Thoughts".

Edited by Amateurfan - Aug/28/2007 at 2:27pm

NTB · 09-14-2009, 08:59 AM

If I am shooting a real good round I don't like to change the ball.

Putter · 09-15-2009, 01:10 AM

Originally Posted by notaxbill

If I am shooting a real good round I don't like to change the ball.

Just curious - why would you?

NTB · 09-15-2009, 01:45 AM

Lots of my pals will change on the back nine. ?????
Some times we lose one with no forward caddy.
Hitting balls with irons will after several hits makes them a little rough.

xman5 · 09-15-2009, 09:16 AM

Never play a number 0 ball.

Buzzer · 09-15-2009, 09:20 AM

In the "For what it's worth" department.......I remember reading a story, many moons ago, wherein Jack Nicklaus was asked if he used a new ball every hole. He said that he started with three balls marked 1, 2, and 3. He used #1 on the first hole, then 2 on the second and three on the third....and started the rotation over on the fourth. He said that gives each ball a chance to recover(???), I think he said compression.
It's probably thirty years since I read that, and with the advancement in golf ball technology it probably isn't significent any more....
Over the years I've gathered a lot of balls marked 1 and 2.....the third hole at my club is where the pond was....'nuff said?

Viva Annika/Ava

sharma · 04-28-2011, 02:56 AM

What are some of your golf superstitions?
I think it would be fun to hear the variety of superstitions that people use.
For example, do you only use one type of coin to mark your ball, only use
one "number" of golf ball, have to wear your "lucky" shirt, etc.
Or do you just throw caution to the wind, tee it up, and let your fate fall where it may.

My superstition...In my golf bag, I keep the golf ball from my only hole-in-one in a zip lock bag.
So every time I reach in for a new ball, I think of "Happy Thoughts".

MarinePaul · 04-28-2011, 07:30 AM

I don't have any superstitions. I only use Bridgestone golf balls, but that's because they have the best feel for me.

Sharma, welcome to the site.

xman5 · 04-28-2011, 11:44 AM

Looks like an old thread. When I had seen the title my immediate reaction was never play a number 0 ball. Glad to see thats what I wrote the first time.

Never use colored tees. Only natural wood tees.

09-14-2009, 08:04 AM	#2
Blue Forum Moderator Contests: Joint 3rd place overall winner 2009. Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 7,650 Images: 6	Originally Posted by marwin24 What are some of your golf superstitions? I think it would be fun to hear the variety of superstitions that people use. For example, do you only use one type of coin to mark your ball, only use one "number" of golf ball, have to wear your "lucky" shirt, etc. Or do you just throw caution to the wind, tee it up, and let your fate fall where it may. My superstition...In my golf bag, I keep the golf ball from my only hole-in-one in a zip lock bag. So every time I reach in for a new ball, I think of "Happy Thoughts". I just saw the same question, word for word, posted on GolfWeek's forum: The Golf Boards: Golf Superstitions Topic: Golf Superstitions Posted: Aug/28/2007 at 2:19pm What are some of your golf superstitions? I think it would be fun to hear the variety of superstitions that people use. For example, do you only use one type of coin to mark your ball, only use one "number" of golf ball, have to wear your "lucky" shirt, etc. Or do you just throw caution to the wind, tee it up, and let your fate fall where it may. My superstition...In my golf bag, I keep the golf ball from my only hole-in-one in a zip lock bag. So every time I reach in for a new ball, I think of "Happy Thoughts". Edited by Amateurfan - Aug/28/2007 at 2:27pm

09-14-2009, 08:59 AM	#3
NTB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: hot springs village arkansas Posts: 2,288 Images: 4	If I am shooting a real good round I don't like to change the ball. __________________ God Bless America \"Those people who will not be governed by God will be ruled by tyrants.\" - William Penn

09-15-2009, 01:10 AM	#4
Putter Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,296 Images: 26	Originally Posted by notaxbill If I am shooting a real good round I don't like to change the ball. Just curious - why would you? __________________ Putter

09-15-2009, 01:45 AM	#5
NTB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: hot springs village arkansas Posts: 2,288 Images: 4	Lots of my pals will change on the back nine. ????? Some times we lose one with no forward caddy. Hitting balls with irons will after several hits makes them a little rough. __________________ God Bless America \"Those people who will not be governed by God will be ruled by tyrants.\" - William Penn Last edited by NTB; 09-15-2009 at 01:48 AM.

04-28-2011, 02:56 AM	#8
sharma Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 1	What are some of your golf superstitions? I think it would be fun to hear the variety of superstitions that people use. For example, do you only use one type of coin to mark your ball, only use one "number" of golf ball, have to wear your "lucky" shirt, etc. Or do you just throw caution to the wind, tee it up, and let your fate fall where it may. My superstition...In my golf bag, I keep the golf ball from my only hole-in-one in a zip lock bag. So every time I reach in for a new ball, I think of "Happy Thoughts". Last edited by Rusty; 04-28-2011 at 03:17 AM.

09-13-2009, 11:22 PM	#1
marwin24 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 4	golf superstitions What are some of your golf superstitions? I think it would be fun to hear the variety of superstitions that people use. For example, do you only use one type of coin to mark your ball, only use one "number" of golf ball, have to wear your "lucky" shirt, etc. Or do you just throw caution to the wind, tee it up, and let your fate fall where it may. My superstition...In my golf bag, I keep the golf ball from my only hole-in-one in a zip lock bag. So every time I reach in for a new ball, I think of "Happy Thoughts". __________________ golf hawaii

09-15-2009, 09:16 AM	#6
xman5 Contest Statistician Join Date: May 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 3,903	Never play a number 0 ball.

09-15-2009, 09:20 AM	#7
Buzzer Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hilton Head, SC Posts: 2,831 Images: 13	In the "For what it's worth" department.......I remember reading a story, many moons ago, wherein Jack Nicklaus was asked if he used a new ball every hole. He said that he started with three balls marked 1, 2, and 3. He used #1 on the first hole, then 2 on the second and three on the third....and started the rotation over on the fourth. He said that gives each ball a chance to recover(???), I think he said compression. It's probably thirty years since I read that, and with the advancement in golf ball technology it probably isn't significent any more.... Over the years I've gathered a lot of balls marked 1 and 2.....the third hole at my club is where the pond was....'nuff said? Viva Annika/Ava

04-28-2011, 07:30 AM	#9
MarinePaul Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Warren, Ohio Posts: 8,002	I don't have any superstitions. I only use Bridgestone golf balls, but that's because they have the best feel for me. Sharma, welcome to the site. __________________ Happiness isn't getting what you want, it's wanting what you have.

04-28-2011, 11:44 AM	#10
xman5 Contest Statistician Join Date: May 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 3,903	Looks like an old thread. When I had seen the title my immediate reaction was never play a number 0 ball. Glad to see thats what I wrote the first time. Never use colored tees. Only natural wood tees.

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