Rock n All... Do you feel ripped off when you go to your local sporting goods shop or golf shop and pay for whatever balls you buy then go lose them in heavy rough, water etc. on the course. I wonder how many of you then go to the pro shop and tell them how they ripped you off by stealing your balls and you want compensation.
Yes I know the next line about how you can go look for them and hold everyone else up on the course while your scrounging around finding other peoples lost balls and you'd like that option on here.
My point is, some are going to get lost just like in real life golf. If your losing an entire new sleeve etc. right off then there is something you are doing wrong. I sure know when it happens to me 9 times out of 10 it was. Either I was playing the line too close and missed my mark or taking a risk I knew damn well I shouldn't try in the first place.
Rock there are still a lot of players at high tiers playing the starters. There's nothing wrong with that but developing the attitude wgt is ripping you off only serves the purpose of keeping yourself upset and pissed off. If you find that enjoyable game play suit yourself, I play to have fun not be pissed off all the time. Hell last night my partner suffered through a 2 stroke lead I gave away because 3 holes in a row MY timing went to hell and I badly mucked shots. He wasn't upset nor was I it's only a game. We both laughed our butts off, chit happens then the next game is usually better most of the time. That is of course unless it one of those times your sense of timing is all gone to hell and your fighting to get it back. Even then you can usually score decently by aiming differently and playing safer shots. I will say if your a risk player you will Lose more balls. Better and cheaper to play good course management. That is where knowing what your equipment will do plays a big part.