Playing partner running out of balls

Ah if it’s a friend I wouldn’t really care. I can tell you that there have been many times mid round I reach in my bag for a ball and say “oh shite, 3 balls left”. I used to carry a bunch of spare balls to hit practice shots and shite but when I started walking I ditched all the extra weight.

No and if it’s happening on the reg I’d let them know

I’ve never ran out of balls. I’ve switched to shag balls in my bag if I’m off and losing a few good balls. Worst case, if I feel like I’m running lower than expected, I’ll pick a sleeve or two up at the turn just to be safe.

I’ve also never been asked by anyone to borrow a ball or two during a round.

Agree that this is a respect thing. If they forget one round they should provide to you for the next round. It’s all part of the etiquette

All you have to do is find a hotspot on the course and reload. As long as it's not a packed day, you're good to go.

I play golf with a guy normally, and he was running low on balls recently. I gave him about 5 or so balls I've found. He had a crap round and threw a few balls into the woods. . . as if he had plenty. I won't be giving him any more balls.

And honestly, I rarely ever buy new balls. I'm a low 80s golfer, but I've never really grown partial to any specific ball and I'm too stubborn to admit that any specific ball will shave strokes off my game.