Can you write on your golf ball?

Start with the idea that writing on golf balls is not only OK, but it's also required under the rules: Rule 6.3a states that "(t)he player should put an identifying mark on the ball to be played." There is no limit on what that ID mark should be.
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Can you mark your golf ball with anything?

Ball-markers must be artificial, such as a tee, coin, the toe of your putter, or other small piece of equipment. A natural object like a leaf or twig may not be used as a ball-marker. The ball-marker must be placed next to the ball, which includes behind, in front, or left and right of the ball.
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Can I draw a line on my golf ball?

Yes, drawing an arrow/line on your golf ball is 100% legal and used by some of the best golfers in the world.
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What to use to write on golf balls?

Sharpie. Let's start with the simplest option – the trusty Sharpie pen. This has become the staple ball-marking tool for millions of golfers the world over.
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Can you personalize your own golf balls?

The Golf Ball Stamp makes it easy to create your own personalized golf balls. The ink dries in seconds with no overcoating necessary, and each stamp is pre-inked and ready to use right out of the box. Immediately start imprinting your custom message or logo on any golf ball.
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Does Sharpie stay on a golf ball?

I was anxious to try this on my golf balls. The sharpie permanent markers work great but I wash my golf balls often on the course, a clean golf ball is much easier to find. The sharpie permanent markers would wear almost away after a round or two.
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Can you mark your golf clubs?

There is no restriction about having a mark on the top of an iron. In fact the rules permit a small decorative marking in the center of the face as long as this fits into a square with sides not exceeding . 375 inches.
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Do logos affect golf balls?

Unevenly applied paint can negatively affect your golf ball's aerodynamics, resulting in a different shot shape and/or trajectory than what you had expected.
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Does Tiger use a line on his ball?

There are legends on either side of the aisle that swear by it. Tiger Woods, for instance, is a line-user. Jon Rahm, Dustin Johnson and Rory McIlroy, among others, are not. Cam Smith, who won the 2022 Sentry Tournament of Champions by shooting a million under par, does use a line on his golf ball.
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Can you wipe your golf ball on the green?

When you lift your ball from the putting green. it may always be cleaned. When you lift your ball from anywhere else it may always be cleaned except when you lift it: To see if it is cut or cracked – cleaning is not allowed.
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Why do people put dots on their golf balls?

They're golf ball markers, although not in the traditional sense. These simple dots or markings help differentiate your ball from another player's ball. If you're playing in a tournament setting, your ball can easily get mixed in with someone else's if they land nearby.
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What do PGA pros use for ball markers?

A player may mark her ball by placing a ball marker or a small coin, such as a dime, right behind where the ball lies on the green.
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Can you mark someone else's ball in golf?

You, your partner or someone designated by you can do this. Although it's not mandatory, the marker should be a coin, ball marker or similar object, and it should be placed immediately behind the ball's position. In other words, marking with a pebble is not a rules violation, but it's not recommended.
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Can I use my putter to mark my ball?

Generally, line up your marker with a fixed object in the distance such as a tree or sign at a right angle to the player's line of putt. Then place the head of your putter down on the ground to the side of your marker and move the coin over one or, if needed, two putter head lengths to the side.
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What does Tiger Woods use for a ball marker?

Some golfers will even mark their balls with a ring or a line to help them line up their ball or assist with their aim. Many professional golfers even have a favorite marker. Tiger Woods notoriously uses a Milwaukee Inkzall marker.
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How do you mark a golf ball for identification?

Put a dot on every side of the ball

Place one dot on each of the six sides. That gives you lots of options to choose from, and also means you're almost certainly going to have a golf ball facing you when your ball is in the fairway.
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What is the rule for marking a golf ball?

The marker must be placed behind the ball. It is necessary in golf to mark your ball once it is on the green in order to allow players further away to putt. If players did not mark their golf balls, then other players might hit the ball with their ball when they putt.
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Can you put a picture on a golf ball?

Upload Your Own Logo or Image

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How much does a golf ball printer cost?

All the golf balls we're printing cost us $72.36

Because it uses a bulk ink system, the UV inks are very cost effective.
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How long does it take to personalize golf balls?

Personalized golf balls take approximately 14-21 business days (Mon-Fri).
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