It can take time to retrieve a disc thrown in the water, and at the Wells Branch disc golf course, there is water along many of the fairways. What you need is the right tool for the job. Enter the Wilson Compact Golf Ball Retriever.

This handy tool is only 27 inches long, but it extends nine feet, making even the deepest pool at Wells Branch accessible with a flick of your wrist.

The Wilson Compact Golf Ball Retriever used to be sold at local stores, but they now seem to be difficult to locate in store. You can, however, order one online from Amazon.com for around $16 After you order one, you might want to modify it by sawing the circular ball retriever into the shape of a small hook that can be used to grab under the edge of a disc for easy removal from water.

Photos of my modifications to the retriever coming soon.

Happy golfing!
Brian

Here's a look at the Wilson compact golf ball retriever with the ball-holding circle still attached.	The Wilson Compact Golf Ball Retriever Here's a look at the Wilson compact golf ball retriever with the ball-holding circle still attached. (If you look closely, you can see I've actually made the cuts, and the circle is already disconnected.)
Heres a look at the final disc golf retriever in compacted form. Its just 24 inches long.	After modifications, you will have a disc golf retriever. Here's a look at the final disc golf retriever in compacted form. It's just 24 inches long.
A hack saw works great to cut through the plastic. I recommend using a vice to hold everything steady so you can use your hands to hold the pole part of the retriever in one hand while you saw with the other.	Tools used in the modification: Hack Saw, Vice, and File A hack saw works great to cut through the plastic. I recommend using a vice to hold everything steady so you can use your hands to hold the pole part of the retriever in one hand while you saw with the other.
This photo gives you a good idea of the cut you will be making.	A smooth cut This photo gives you a good idea of the cut you will be making.
Here's a look at the discarded part of the ball retriever circle.	The discarded part Here's a look at the discarded part of the ball retriever circle.
I used a metal file to shape the plastic smooth and remove ragged edges.	Finishing touch I used a metal file to shape the plastic smooth and remove ragged edges.
Fully extended, the retriever is 9 feet long	The retriever's full reach Fully extended, the retriever is 9 feet long.