Fairway Divot Repair "Don't Forget This"

No Fragment Repair, Gently Press with Foot, Fill to Surrounding Grass Height, Do Not Use Old Divots

Repairing fairway divots is golf etiquette.

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] ‘Divot’.

It is the situation golfers hate the most. Even if you make a perfect tee shot, if you land in a fairway divot, your mind gets complicated. Feelings of unfairness come first, and your next shot falls apart. A divot is called a ‘small bunker.’ In fact, it is difficult to make accurate contact when the ball is in a deeply indented mark. Golf is a sport of consideration. It is etiquette to repair divots so that other golfers do not have difficulties. Here are some tips for fixing divots.

Divots can only be replaced if they are not broken. If the roots are intact, putting it back in its original position will restore it nicely. However, tattered shreds of turf are meaningless. Even if repaired, they will die or be blown away by the wind. Some golfers just leave the divot on the ground. The next step is important. Lightly tamp down the divot with your foot. This flattens the turf and ensures healthy contact between the roots and soil.

If you do not tamp down the divot, the fairway becomes uneven. It can look like a bald spot with a partial wig. When filling a divot, consider the height as well. This is why a mix of sand and seed is necessary. Always fill the divot to the level of the turf. This prevents a sunken mark after the grass grows.

Over-filling divots is also a problem. It creates small molehills. Not only does it interfere with play, but it can also strain the lawn mower. After filling the divot, step on it to match the height with the surrounding turf. Some golfers use old divots. There is no chance that dead grass in a divot will come back to life. It is better to do nothing than to try.