if i'm out playing with my buddies or in a match then I always start with a fresh ball. if it's just me out playing for practice then I do not.

Depends on the round. Casual nine hole outing by myself is usually the same ball over and over until i lose it or it gets too rough. Scramble or full round at a different course and I usually play new ones.

New ball at the start of every round for me. I think superstitiously that new ball = new start. Nothing like a clean fresh brilliant white #1 ProV1 sitting on that tee just waiting for me.

Even better when you are the dew sweeper group and get to see all of your run outs.

Happy Holidays and thanks Team Titleist for such a great 2017!!!

It all depends on the round. If it a a tournament or other special occasion I will use a brand new ball. If the weather is bad or if I am having "one of those days" I will use an older ball.

Always a new ball when I start a new round.. By always taking advantage of the buy 3 and get one free promotion in the Spring time, I'm able to tee up a new ball...

League play and "competitive" weekend rounds, yes. Working on getting in a quick 9 or 18 without a warm-up - no.

My decision to start a round with a new ball depends on whether or not my round is competitive or casual and time of the year. Competitive rounds - new ball, casual rounds & late fall/winter/early spring - old ball.

I just reach in and grab a titleist golf ball that doesn't have any scuffs on it. :)

If they get scuffs or imperfections I put them in the practice shag bag. On rare occasions i'll grab a new ball and put it in play or if I need a change i'll grab a new ball.

Josh

If I'm playing in something that matters I'll always tee up a new ball. If it's a casual round, such as playing nine after work with my wife, then no.

It's as close to a religious experience without entering the "Pearly Gates." It's really the whole reason of playing golf. The feel of the satin box. The snap of the perfect carton. Pulling back the lid that contains 3 perfect pearls of the greatest product that has ever been invented and pouring one gently into my open palm. Already marked. Pristine. Ready to play. The feel of that glorious sphere in my hand as I gently place this man made treasure on my Titleist brand Tee. The look of the face of my glorious Titleist Driver next to this great gift from the Acushnet company glittering in the sun. It's as good as it gets. Everything that happens after that is downhill. Amen! #TeamTitleist

What Rick said! Unless it's a practice round I'm putting a new pill in play

In 2017, if I teed up a new ball every round I would have had to have 53 new Titleist Pro V1 in play for the season. The Pro V1's are so good I play less than a dozen during the season.

New round, new ball.

TT

Usually whatever I fish out of the bag.

A few years back I would have answered the poll with never. My game was such that I was guaranteed to lose the ball within a few holes. Now, I tee up a new ball usually whenever I play with others. If I am out on the course by myself, I may grab what's available. Of course they are always Pro V1x's with the number 12 in Red. They may just have a round or two on them.

I typically play the ball I left off with in the previous round. When a ball gets scuffed, I put it in a separate bag in my ball pocket, then a new ball comes out. I never leave them in the sleeves. I don't want to deal with crushed boxes or trash. However, vurich's description has me questioning everything I know about the teeing up "experience". haha. Love it.

I voted always but that’s when I’m teeing it up when it “counts”. When I’m out just playing practice rounds I keep a few lightly used balls in my bag.

A few years ago, I got in the habit of teeing with a new ball, at least for that first round of the day even though I still rotate three balls. I just thought any round is a special time. Starting with a new ball makes it even more special. After all, it's the time I look forward to at all times, plan, and allow time to work on- preparation. When the new ball is on a tee on the first hole, the moment's realization of the present is here and I've arrived in the moment.

Thank you Titleist for making the best golf ball in the world.

As long as my ball is clean and my markings are clear we are good to go.

Dr. K

I usually start a new round with a new ball. I'll carry a second in my pocket which would be a ball from previous round with no scuff marks.