Thursday 14 July 2011

Ball Marks

Ball marks (also called pitch marks) are the bane of smooth-putting and healthy greens on golf courses.  They are little depressions, or craters, sometimes made when a golf ball descends from the sky and impacts the putting surface.
Repairing those little depressions is very important.  Equally important is doing it the right way.  Because many golfers fail to repair ball marks, there are also many well-meaning golfers who do “repair” the marks, only to do so incorrectly.
A ball mark can cause the grass in the depression to die, leaving not just a scar, but also a pit in the putting surface that can knock well-struck putts offline.  Repairing a ball mark restores a smooth surface and helps keep the grass healthy.  But “repairing” a ball mark incorrectly can actually cause more damage than not attempting to repair it at all.
A study has shown that incorrectly “repaired” ball marks take up to twice as long to heal as those that are properly repaired.
So let’s all start fixing our ball marks, and doing it the right way.  If you have a moment and there isn’t another group behind you waiting for you to clear the green, take the time to fix one or two other ball marks.
Repairing ball marks isn’t just important for the health of the greens, and for smooth-rolling putts, it is a matter of golf etiquette. 
The ball mark repair tool is an essential piece of equipment and every golfer should have one in his or her bag.

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