Golf Ball Marks - How To Repair The Putting Green

Golf ball marks on the putting green can lead to many frustrations for all golfers.

The cause of Golf ball marks occurs when a golf ball lands on the putting green at great speed or from a great height. If the putting surface is slightly soft (due to watering) then the golf ball causes an unsightly mark to appear. It's like a mini-divot on the putting surface.

If this mark is not repaired instantly it leads to increased damage to the putting green therefore it's essential that a golfer learns to repair the putting surface after their golf ball has made a mark. In addition repairing other peoples golf ball marks (although frustrating as they should have repaired it themselves) helps prevent damage.

Upon approaching the apron or putting green check to see if your ball has made a golf ball mark, if so then repair it as soon as possible, It takes about 10 seconds to repair a putting green divot in contrast if left the damage will take about 4 weeks to repair itself. This causes additional strain to both other golfers and to the course itself. Learning to respect other golfers remains an integral part of golfing etiquette.

Leaving an unsightly golf ball mark or small divot on the putting green means other golfers may have to put over the divot left behind. This can lead to two problems:

• The golfer may be unaware of the divot and this will cause his or her ball to deviate from the correct putting line in an unexpected fashion
• Even if the divot has to be repaired by the golfer taking his or her putt the fact that the divot has been repaired my subconsciously create an element of doubt in the putters mind leading to overcompensation when taking the golf putt.

Nearly all clubs emphasis that pitch repair with an appropriate pitch marker remains part of the clubs golf rules. So its essential that the golfer uses the right equipment to repair any putting green divots as they play their round of golf.

Repairing a golf ball mark on the putting green only takes a few seconds and ensures the course stays in top condition for both the players concerned as well as any other players competing in a tournament or playing golf for fun during that day.

It shouldn't be left for other golfers to repair, nor for green keepers to keep having to repair pitch marks. Its the sole responsibility of the golfer concerned.

Learning the correct way to repair marks on the putting green ensures the soft lush greens stay in optimum condition throughout the golfing season. Once the technique has been memorized and with the correct pitch repairer (which should be a part of every golfers equipment) the process is amazingly easy to follow.

The Steps Of Repairing Pitch Marks:

• Upon noticing a putting green golf ball mark simply dig your pitch repairer into the undamaged outsides of the golf ball mark.
• Gently pull the surrounding grass towards the center of the golf ball mark. Avoid pulling up as this damages the grass roots.
• Putting Greens are amazingly elastic and the grass will stretch over the golf ball mark.
• Work your way around the outside of the golf ball mark pulling small pieces of grass over the center of the mark on the putting green.
• When you have completed a full circle use you putter club bottom surface to gently tap the stretched grass into a flat surface over the golf ball marks.

Choosing a putting green repairer makes an ideal gift for a fellow golfer. In fact every golfer should have one of these handle pieces of golf equipment in their repertoire of golfing kit. Many pitch repairers have additional features like a detachable golf ball marker allowing you to mark your golf ball and clean it. Pitch repairers are a handy size and easily fit into a pair of pockets in golfing trousers or shorts. Since they have a ball marker attached you'll want easy access to it during your round of golf.

Having a pitch repairer readily available makes fixing golf ball marks on the putting green extremely easy with hardly any effort involved.

Repairing the putting green ensures the course stays in optimum condition. It also ensures other golfers can enjoy their round of golf free from frustrations when taking their putts. Keeping a golf course in good condition for all golfers remains the ideal way to show-ff your love for the great game of golf. Simply spending a few seconds to repair your golf ball marks ensure the putting green stays in perfect form for others to enjoy.

Buy a good pitch repairer ensuring it's in your pocket before the round of golf commences.