How Much Is It to Hit a Bucket of Balls?

Skill Level and Practice: Beginners focus on fundamentals, taking more time per ball. Advanced players refine aspects of their game and move through buckets quicker.
Hitting Balls at the Range: Most coaches recommend hitting less than 60 balls on the range, with a focus on quality over quantity.
Ball Count in Buckets: Small buckets typically have 30-50 balls, medium buckets 50-80 balls, and large buckets 80-150 balls.
Practice Routine: Golfers should practice hitting balls at least three times per week for improvement, while once or twice a week may be sufficient for maintenance.

Average Costs: A bucket of balls costs between $2 to $15, with prices possibly reaching up to $25 in high-end areas like New York City.
Bucket Sizes and Prices: Ranges offer small (20 balls), medium (40), and large (80) buckets with prices ranging from $2.83 to $8.49 plus tax.

Ball Quality: Without visible damage, a golf ball can last up to seven 18-hole rounds without any loss of performance.
Ball Quantity: The standard 5-gallon bucket fits around 300-350 standard size golf balls depending on bucket shape and packing method.

Value of Found Golf Balls: Recovered and cleaned used golf balls sell for as little as six cents wholesale and up to $1 or more retail.
Diver Earnings: A golf ball diver can make up to $100,000 per year in this $200 million industry.

Time Management: Professionals recommend hitting 50-100 balls maximum unless practicing extensively like tour pros or serious amateurs.
Ball Search Limit: You have five minutes to search for a golf ball on the course before incurring penalties.

Golf Professionals: Pros practice up to six hours daily, with a focus on short game, putting, and hitting numerous balls.
Practical Tips: To get the most out of a practice session, maintain a specific goal and focus on quality shots rather than just hitting a high volume of balls.