The Golf Ball Tender is a pliable disk that attaches to the stem of the flagstick, resting at the bottom of the cup. Players simply lift the flagstick to retrieve the ball. The Golf Ball Tender is not visible until the flagstick is pulled from the hole.
Duchell, based in The Netherlands, joins a long list of distributors who have taken on this product that has risen in popularity following the 2019 USGA rues change allowing golfers to putt with the flagstick remaining in the hole.
“Duco van Oosterhout of Duchell sent me an email telling me that they have been doing their homework on what was available for a golf ball tender like product,” said Larry Koning, inventor of the Golf Ball Tender. “It was a true honor to know that a company of this size took the time to understand the value of the Golf Ball Tender. They have ordered over 1700 GBT`s in bulk to pass out to the distributors across Europe with the goal of selling to close to 600 golf courses in the first year.”
The distributors list includes J&M Golf Inc., Hornung’s, Range Servant, Bayco Golf of Canada, Master Of Links, Patricio Salem and now Duchell.
“Golf Ball Tender is a great product it is peaking a lot of interest because courses are interested in protecting their cups,” said Mike Jean of Range Servant. “I’m a PGA professional and I see the benefits. I figured it was something that was going to take off. It’s easy put on, and when you take the flagstick out of the hole and lay it on the green, it won’t damage the putting surface because of the type of material used.”
Millions of recreational golfers, and even some on the professional tours, have taken full advantage of the USGA rules change last year that allows putting with the flagstick remaining in the hole. The one big benefit is that it has helped speed up play.
One unforeseen pitfall of the new rule, however, is that cup edges are becoming frayed because players are reaching into the tighter space for their golf balls. But now there is a solution.
Golf Ball tender is made of a soft rubberized pliable material that will not damage the greens, unlike other products on the market. It fits all flagsticks and snaps on in seconds. No disassembling of the flagstick is necessary.
There is one other important benefit resulting from using The Golf Ball Tender. Players no longer have to bend over the retrieve their ball from the cup.
“Back problems are common among golfers,” said Koning. “Bending over to get your ball out of the cup adds to this problem. With our product, that issue is eliminated.”
A Golf Ball Tender set of 18 costs $215. For more information or to purchase a set, visit www.golfballtender.com, or call 800-471-1345.
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