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Where can I Sell my Old golf balls?
If all those options fail, you can try selling small quantities of golf balls on eBay, Craigslist, at garage sales or at flea markets. If you are willing to give your old golf balls away, see if a local high school golf club or a nonprofit sports organization can use them.
Can you recycle a golf ball?
The first rubber-and-plastics balls were made in the early 20th century and have been the standard ever since. You will find that curbside recycling programs and your local recycling centers typically do not accept golf balls (or most other types of sporting goods, for that matter). That is because there is no true way to recycle a golf ball.
How do I contact lost golf balls?
Call or email us at 1-888-681-9381 ext 234 or [email protected] with the number of golf balls you currently have and their physical location (city / state). From there, We will talk you through your options with the answers to a few simple questions.
What kind of sports equipment can I donate?
We can accept just about any sports equipment that is small and light enough for a single person to carry. Just click the Schedule a Pickup button above to set up a FREE VVA Donation Pickup at your home.
What do you do with old golf sets?
What to do With Old Golf Clubs? (7+ Old Golf Club Ideas)Sell old golf clubs to a golf-specific retailer like Golf Galaxy or 2nd Swing Golf.Sell them to a sports-specific retailer like Play it Again Sports.Donate old golf clubs to organizations, golf courses, or instructional facilities.More items...•
How do you dispose of golf equipment?
1. Sell themSelling your clubs online.Sell your old clubs in person.Donate them a golf club.Give them to a relative.Donate them to a charity shop.Coat Hooks.Storage.
Can you get free golf clubs?
By becoming a club-tester, you can not only get clubs for free, but you'll likely get some new releases. Securing a role as a club-tester will require some work, and some luck, and there will also be a commitment to follow testing protocols and provide a review of the clubs you test, but the reward is free golf clubs.
Are 60 year old golf clubs worth anything?
According to GolfWeek, the most valuable antique golf clubs can sell for as much as $80,000 at auction. However, it's not at all common to see this type of value. Most individual clubs sell for between $15 and $100 at auction or in resale shops.
Does anyone want old golf clubs?
There are plenty of places to donate your unbroken used equipment. Charitable organizations such as Goodwill, The Salvation Army, Savers, and a host of others accept such equipment and sell them in their stores.
Can you be a member of two golf clubs?
Can I be a member of more than two golf clubs? If you are in a financial position to be a member of two golf clubs, lucky you! There is no reason why you can't join a course near your house and a course near work, for added convenience, if you have the money to do so.
What is a Chipper club?
Commonly referred to as just a “chipper,” this golf club combines a putter with a wedge. Featuring a 30° - 37° loft, your chipper is the ideal club for those shots that are too long for a putter and too short for a wedge—in the rough or short grass, just a few feet from the green.
How can I practice golf for free?
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Are golf clubs considered scrap metal?
"Nobody ever anticipated the market would be as large as it is. Golf clubs are really good for recycled-quality scrap.
What can you do with old irons?
Take the iron to an appliance repair shop and ask about disposal options. As with local waste management, recycling companies and manufacturers, repair shops reuse and recycle old appliances such as steam irons for parts or resell after repair.
When should I change my golf clubs?
Professional golfers who practice and play virtually every day can go through multiple sets of irons a year due to how quickly they can wear down the grooves. Generally for club golfers changing your irons every year is going to be overkill and looking at new options every three to four years is a better time frame.
How do I get into golf UK?
To get started, get in touch with your local golf club and you'll be enjoying your first swing in no time. With our 'Find and Play' service you can use our filter to find Get into Golf clubs. These clubs are ready to welcome new players to the game and they have activities for beginners.
Have a bunch of balls piling up in your garage or cellar?
Do you have thousands of golf balls lying around your garage, attic or trunk of your car? Do you get your exercise from walking around a golf course hunting for golf balls? Has your spouse questioned you, say several hundred times, about your plans for ever reclaiming the square footage of your home that golf balls currently occupy? If you can answer yes or know of someone that can answer yes to any of these questions, www.LostGolfBalls.com has a solution for you.
How do I get paid? How does shipping work?
We literally come to you at your convenience and haul away the golf balls. When you sell golf balls to us, you can have a check cut directly to you on the spot or choose to receive the equivalent amount of compensation in credit to spend on www.LostGolfBalls.com at any time you wish.
Get Kids Off the Sidelines By Donating New and Gently-Used Sports Equipment
We very much appreciate the generosity of the community. Click below to see where to donate and what items we graciously accept and a few we just can’t take. Don’t hesitate to let us know if you have any questions by contacting us.
What types of equipment does LPF accept?
Please use your best judgment on the condition of equipment before donating. If you wouldn’t trust your kid using/wearing it, neither will we! Tax-deductible receipts are available upon request.
What are the parts of a golf ball?
Golf balls have two main parts: the core and the cover. The core, which makes up most of the ball, is constructed of rubber or (less commonly) liquid. The cover is either a rubber-like material called Balata or a specific type of plastic called Surlyn. The Balata covers are intended for more experienced golfers, ...
Where were golf balls made?
Scottish balls, known as “feather balls,” had feathers in the core and white-painted leather for the cover. For a short time golf balls were made of gutta-percha gum, a sap from Sapodillo and Bully trees found in Asia.
Can you recycle golf balls?
How to recycle golf balls. You will find that curbside recycling programs and your local recycling centers typically do not accept golf balls (or most other types of sporting goods, for that matter). That is because there is no true way to recycle a golf ball.
