Can you use a yellow ball in a golf tournament?

Question

This is my first year in high school golf and id like to know...

Answer 1

If your "yellow" ball is a USGA approved ball, then of course, you can use it in a tournament.

The only downside is, colored balls are usually associated with hackers, high-handicappers, or players that can't keep their balls in the fairway.  The reasoning is 1) that colored balls (usually orange or yellow) are visually easier to find when you hit your ball in the rough, and 2) colored balls they are usually cheaper costing balls, indicating you lose your balls often.

But....as long as it's USGA approved, go for it!

Answer 2

sure. at practices i use any ball i can find that is cheap. its better than losing a pro v1

Answer 3

sure can with the weather the way it is may not be able to find white one . good luck to you

Answer 4

yeah you can, but if you'd prefer not to be made fun of, i'd suggest using a regular golf ball.

Answer 5

ya u can

Answer 6

Sure it's allowable. It's just that a white golf ball is easier to find should your ball stray from the fairway. Yellow blends in with the rough, under brush, etc. And trust me, it will stray from the fairway.

Answer 7

It will be totally legal as long as it is on the USGA Conforming Ball list.

But be prepared for some ribbing from your teammates and opponents.  Something tells me that they will all be using white ones!

Answer 8

sure. but it needs to have a brand name.

Answer 9

Sure, there are no rules about ball color. So, as long as the ball is USGA approved, go for it.

Last year, Paula Creamer won a tournament using a pink golf ball. This was the first time that a major tour event was won using a non-white golf ball.

Answer 10

yes

Answer 11

Yes you can, but why would you want too.

Answer 12

you can use any color you like. B Ware though. Make sure it is a ball that fits your playing style.