Why do foxes steal golf balls?

Why do foxes steal golf balls?

Experts believe the fox on Skidaway Island in Georgia is mistaking golf balls for eggs—a popular food for the animal that’s high in nutrients—and possibly taking them back to its den. “So I [kind of] threw the golf ball and sure enough, he picked it up.”

Do any animals collect golf balls?

Crows and ravens are particularly fond of round objects, which they mistake for nuts or eggs. They often snatch them off golf courses and driving ranges. They then fly away with them and try to crack them open by pecking at them or dropping them from the air. Gulls also will take golf balls and try to open them.

Do foxes bury golf balls?

Foxes: As noted by discoverwildlife.com, ‘Foxes generally carry eggs away from nests. They may eat them or they will cache (bury) them for consumption later.

What happens if an animal steals your golf ball?

“There is no penalty, and the ball must be placed on its original spot (which if not known must be estimated).” A little peek at the definition of “outside influence” reveals it includes “any animal”. Don’t worry, either, if that crow has made your ball a pivotal part of its new nest and it’s gone forever.

Can birds pick up golf balls?

Birds have been known to pick up and move golf balls pretty often and, really, you can’t blame ’em. Under USGA rules, the ball must be “replaced on its original spot (which if not known must be estimated)” whenever it’s moved by an outside influence.

How many balls can a golf pro carry?

nine golf balls
Most PGA Tour golfers carry in the area of nine golf balls in their bag per round.

What is the rule if a bird takes your golf ball?

According to Rule 18-1, when a ball has been moved by an outside agency, you have to replace it at the spot where it was picked up. For you, that means back in the rough. If you don’t know exactly where the bird grabbed your ball, you can approximate it (Rule 20-3c). Either way, there is no penalty.