Abstract: A golf ball tracking system that includes a golf hall having a first transmitting and receiving unit configured to wirelessly receive and transmit signals to and from the golf ball, and a signal amplifying unit configured to receive the signals from the first transmitting and receiving unit and to amplify the signals The golf ball tracking system further includes a remote controlling unit having a second transmitting and receiving unit configured to wirelessly receive and transmit signals to and from the first transmitting and receiving unit, and a lighting element configured to produce a plurality of light signals based on the signals received from the golf ball such that the light signals indicate proximity of the golf ball to the remote controlling unit.