Episode 7 of the Addict Podcast is available on Youtube Now. Link in Bio. Do USGA says that the golf ball you are playing must stay that way until it is holed. The only Exception is if you are taking releif.
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The rules on this are not that strict. If the ball is (significantly) damaged during play you can use another one; taking relief also allows you to use another ball.
A damaged ball can be replaced during a hole, either approved by an official or by agreement of the playing partner. Otherwise, only replace on next tee box. A 'putting ball' is not legal. In USGA events or Tour play, there is a 'one ball' rule which means you can't change brand, model nor compression during the entire round.
Unless you’re playing in a tournament or a money game or a friendly competition, you can change your ball as much and at any time you want. Lighten up and have fun. Enjoy the game and opportunity to be in nature. And leave your phones and music devices in the car…they don’t belong.
lol 😂, when I started golf in high school in the 80’s, I used to use a Wilson or Top Flite distance type off the tee, then near the green I’d switch to a soft Titleist. 👍🏻
A damaged ball can be replaced during a hole, learn the rules dude.
Rule 4.2c – Ball Becomes Cut or Cracked While Playing Hole
If you reasonably believe that your ball has been cut or cracked while playing a hole, you may lift it to check. First, you must mark the spot of the ball and then lift it without cleaning it (except on the putting green).
If you lift your ball without having this reasonable belief, fail to mark the spot of the ball before lifting it, or clean it when not allowed, you get one penalty stroke.
You may only substitute another ball (by replacing it on the original spot) if it can be clearly seen that your original ball is cut or cracked and this damage happened during the hole you are playing – but not if it is only scratched or scraped or its paint is only damaged or discoloured.
this obviously isn't true, because I hit my ball in a lake often, and I don't finish the hole with that ball….. lmao