Here’s a new, innovative Smart Ball Marker from the Titleist development team that will help you align the ball better while also preserving the location of the ball much better.

It’s called the Scotty Cameron Ball Tool and it’s the next generation in ball markers. It’s a flat, square piece of metal with a small semi-circular indention cut into one side where the golf ball goes. Stamped on the marker next to the indention is a series of alignment markers that allows the player to line up his putt even after he marks his ball.

Cameron got the idea earlier this year after becoming aggravated watching golfers spend so much time going back and forth between the ball and the hole to make sure their balls were aimed properly. Get one when you have a chance and see if it helps you.

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