What is the best value golf ball retriever?

QUESTION:
Just need something that picks up golf balls… I tend to hit them in the water. Would like to spend about $ 20.

Is 15′ overkill?

ANSWER:

Answer by tom92117
Fifteen feet is just fine, especially if the water is clear where you play. I got one several years ago and it has paid for itself many times over. You’ll recover your $ 20 in no time by retrieving balls in hard to get to places. Mine has come in handy in Arizona where there are some brushy areas with posted signs that say, “Rattlesnake Area. Danger.” I don’t walk into those areas. I use my ball retriever.