How much money does a golf ball diver make?

Over the past couple of decades, golf ball retrieval and recycling has become a multimillion-dollar industry, in which hardworking divers can earn between $50,000 and $100,000 annually, depending on the economy and a diver’s stomach for harsh conditions.

What qualifications do I need to be a golf ball diver?

To become a golf ball diver you’ll need to complete your scuba diving training to a high standard – normally HSE Scuba Part IV (which is professional dive training), and you’ll need to have full commercial diving insurance.

Who is professional golf ball diver?

Glenn Berger
Entrepreneur Glenn Berger said he was out of work 14 years ago when he decided to bounce around Florida courses and dive for golf balls. Ever since, Berger says he has made about $15 million doing this…which seems quite high. Is that possible?

Do golf balls get ruined in water?

After just twelve hours in the water, the outermost layer of the golf ball allows water to enter into the ball. But if golf balls sit in the water for longer periods of time, permanent damage will be the result. While invisible from the outside, this damage will clearly affect the driving distance off of the tee.

Do golf courses buy used golf balls?

According to Golfweek, it is usually public and municipal golf courses that will buy used balls, and places like country clubs will usually not buy them. One great thing about golf courses is that they buy the golf balls in bulk, and you just need to clean them!

Do you have to go to college to be a golf ball diver?

Golf ball divers must be at least 18 years old and be certified for unrestricted commercial scuba diving. Certification may require up to 200 hours of dive experience, including low visibility diving, underwater navigation, and search and recovery.

Do golf courses pay for golf balls?

Usually a golf course is paid 6 to 10 cents for each ball salvaged, or paid with a portion of the balls, after cleaning.

How much can you make getting golf balls?

If the golf balls you sell are in decent condition, good enough for the driving range, Golfweek says you can get “5 to 15 cents per ball.” Although this may seem low at first when you are selling hundreds or thousands of balls, that 5 to 15 cents really adds up!

Are 20 year old golf balls still good?

So keep your balls in a cool, dry place and they will last for awhile. The golf ball researchers at Titleist state, “Today’s Titleist golf balls can be safely stored for five years or even more, as long as they are kept away from excessive heat. Normal indoor conditions should be fine for storage.”

Do golf balls expire?

If unused golf balls are stored at room temperature which is around 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit, they can last for 10 years. Golfweek.com indicates that you wouldn’t be able to tell the difference between a new ball off the shelf and a new one that has been stored for years.