When you’re playing a round of golf, you may see some players marking their balls. This isn’t just a way of helping players identify which balls are theirs. It’s also to help them with their putting skills.

However, the practice of drawing alignment lines on golf balls is somewhat controversial. Some golfers argue it should be prohibited. Others see no problems with it at all. Read on to learn more.

The 151st Open Championship will be played at the Royal Liverpool Golf Club, also known as Hoylake, on 20th – 23rd July 2023. We’re looking forward to watching some of the world’s top golfers compete on a British golf course.

But before we settle in for what promises to be an exciting weekend, there’s an important question to answer: what balls are the pros using for this tournament?

SHORT ANSWER: Titleist golf balls are used by roughly 70% of professional golfers. The single most popular ball among PGA pros use the Titleist Pro V1.

In golf – or any sport, really – it's important to have the right equipment. And with so many different brands to choose from, new players commonly look to their idols for guidance. Footballers, for example, might choose to wear the same boots as Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo.

Most of the world's top golfers use balls you can buy off the shelf, which is good news for those looking to golf like Rory McIlroy or Tiger Woods.