I never play with a golf ball that I find. Once the ball has a taste of freedom it’ll keep trying to get away from you for the rest of the match!

The ones that float are stolen...
 

if they have "the villages" on them. If you have them return them to the driving range at Sarasota or Lopez. They also only go about 82% the distance of a normal ball.

If you have a Titleist AVX in your bucket, try that one for a round. I have found that for high handicappers the Titleist ProV1 and other "Pro" balls spin way too much and curve off line. The pros have the ability to hit the ball straight so they are looking for spin to keep the ball on the green. I'm looking for a ball that doesn't spin so that I can keep it near the fairway. The AVX spins less off the tee.

I belong to a 9 hole course up north that has trouble on both sides of every hole. While waiting to hit our next shot we may look for balls. I have not bought a golf ball since 2011...keep the ProV1's, Chrome Softs, Tpx's. All the others go to the 1st Tee. Normally find 600 to 800 a year; and that's not much compared to some of the other guys.

I would agree with this. Try your different balls and see which feels better to you while putting. Whatever you choose, will at this point, make little difference on your full shots.

The best ball for beginners is the cheapest one. All the hype means little to the newbie and the features in the expensive balls are more beneficial to skilled players. That being said, and you having all those balls, Titleist Pro V1 are considered by many as the premier ball.

if you are a beginner with a slow swing speed, you want a low compression ball. Callaway soft-feel Pinnacle soft you can have your swing speed checked at One of the two golf shops available in The Villages.

As a beginner, use the cheapest ones you can buy. Walmart sells Nitro ultimate distance for 4.97 a dozen, or 19.97 for 45 balls. That s less than 50 cents a ball and they do fly long and straight

I have found that expensive balls sink just as fast as cheap balls once they hit water.

Try Wilson Duo ( softest ) or Callaway Supersoft ( similar ). Avoid ProV1s or high end golf balls Pros use. They will checkup on you when least expected with high spin. The long game won't be much different but chipping can be affected by the kind of balls you play. The above mentioned balls are good compromise. In fact Pinnacle and Topflite will give you more rolls than anything else and will never spin enough to stop it on the green. Good Luck with your game you will enjoy and be hooked and dreamed of playing at least for first 10 years.. :-)

Wilson Duo balls and Line on ball
 

I prefer Wilson Duo balls — nice and soft.

Whatever ball you chose, I would take a Sharpee and make a line on the straight ball and then use that line to lineup your putts

any ball

I agree 100%. Still with the balls you can get into the hole within 5 stokes of landing on the green. :MOJE_whot:

Care to monetize some of those balls?
 

If you'd like to sell some of those found balls from your vast collection, I'd be happy to look them over and make you an offer. Email me at fmeans@thevillages.net.

Really?!?! That’s the best advice? How about starting out with lessons, and going to the driving range.
Common sense...

Golf balls
 

Use a basketball then you can't miss it and you don't have to keep your head down.