Golf Etiquette - Repairing Divots
Repairing divots is as basic a part of
golf as creating divots. Be kind to the course - and fellow golfers -
with these tips from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of
America (for an illustrated guide to repairing divots, see our How to
Repair Divots tutorial).
Time Required: 15-30 seconds
Here's How:
1. The proper way to repair a divot can differ depending on your
location and the types of turf used. If you're not sure what's proper,
ask before your round.
2. Many courses simply ask you to replace your divot. Pick up the divot
and put it back in place in the same direction it came out. Tamp down
firmly so the ground is level.
3. Courses with actively growing Bermuda grass may prefer to have divots
filled with sand rather than replaced. Fill with sand (usually provided
on the cart) and tamp down firmly.
4. Some courses provide a mixture of sand and seed for use in repairing
divots. Fill and tamp down firmly.
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Tips:
1. Replacing or repairing divots is designed to get the turf growing
again as quickly as possible.
2. Failure to replace or repair a divot can add weeks to to the time it
takes turf to heal itself.
From:
http://golf.about.com/cs/tipslessons/ht/repairdivots.htm
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