The CSGA Links Volume 5 Issue 2 June 2017 | Page 50

Fore the Golfer

Filling Divots : A No-Brainer

T here are many ways golfers can impact play , not raking footprints in a bunker or improperly fixing ball marks immediately come to mind . While ball marks are sometimes difficult to find and can have a major impact on ball roll , there is no excuse for not fixing a divot . Failing to do this simple act after hitting a shot is not only bad for the turf but has a potential negative impact on players that follow .

Just as ball marks require a certain technique to correctly fix , divots also require attention to detail for proper repair . So , the next time you hit a take a divot please keep the following in mind :
Watch where your divot went . As you admire your shot – or look away in disbelief – always keep in mind that you may have displaced a small piece of turf . Replacing your divot is always the best option for repair , assuming it has some soil attached . If the entire divot explodes into pieces , look around for any other usable divot that can fit in your scar .
Take your time fixing or filling divots . Regardless of the club used , replacing a divot is a simple act : find the dislodged turf and replace
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