Collecting clip ball markers has become a fun way to document the courses you've played, or just show your personality on the course.
There are many designs available from historical, comical, cause oriented, racy, to just plain fun.
To clip or not to clip It may be that clip ball markers originated from coins carried in the pocket.
These coins were used on the green to mark the balls location.
Users soon developed their favorite, or luckiest coin.
Clubs picked up on the idea, and had special event or club commemorative coins made.
Golfers who wanted to display their favorite markers, then started wearing them clipped onto their hat, instead of hidden in their pockets.
Clip ball markers and other styles It is still common for golfers to keep their markers in a pocket..
Besides the clip ball marker style, many modern divot tools contain ball markers which slide off of a magnetic center.
The marker can be replaced after use.
Advantages of using clip ball markers Safely attached to your hat Easy to find when you need one Publicly display your favorites! Collecting clip ball markers Many golf enthusiasts now enjoy, as and extension of their hobby, collecting clip ball markers.
It is a fun way catalog courses you have played.
Some of the markers are now rare or valuable.
These date as far back as 1941.
One of these historical markers comes from Pebble Beach California's 1982 U.
S.
Open.
There are now many styles and materials used to make clip ball markers.
They can range from images of your favorite player, your favorite beer, to a cartoon character with which you identify.
Pieces come in silver, plastic, gold, steel, etc.
Collections can be carefully framed and displayed, or just carried around with your golf equipment.