REPAIRING PITCH MARKS
The greens at your home course are regarded as some of the finest in the country and in order to keep them in top condition it is essential that pitch marks be repaired as soon as possible. You may repair any pitch marks on the green before putting including your own. Fix yours and one or two more while you are at it. This will not delay play and will insure that your greens are kept in great condition throughout the year!
Use a wonderfully crafted personalized KpM Enterprises repair tool to effectively repair the damage. Never use the edge of a putter to repair your pitch mark, as this method cannot get the thatch layer and soil back to their original and preferred place.
Pitch marks and the repair of such is governed by the “Rules of Golf” and are part of…….
Rule 16-1 c.
Repair of Hole Plugs, Ball Marks and Other Damage
The player may repair an old hole plug or damage to the putting green caused by the impact of a ball, whether or not the player's ball lies on the putting green. If the ball is moved in the process of such repair, it shall be replaced, without penalty. Any other damage to the putting green shall not be repaired if it might assist the player in his subsequent play of the hole.
Below are the RIGHT WAY and the WRONG WAY to repair pitch marks.
Right Way
1. Discard the loose piece of turf taken out by the ball.
2. Inset repair tool just outside the back of the ball mark.
3. Pull the turf toward the center of the hole.
4. Gently tap the repaired area with your putter.
5. This action stretches undamaged turf over the ball mark, providing instant recovery.
Wrong Way
1. Do not replace the loose piece of turf taken out by the ball. It will die and delay the healing process.
2. Do not pry up the center of the depression with the repair tool as it exposes the soil and will delay the healing process.
3. Do not insert repair tool and twist it. This only breaks more turf loose.
Always remember, if your shot hits the green on the fly, there will be some damage. Find it, repair it, then look for and repair at least one other that someone else missed. If you notice any ball mark on the green that needs fixing, fix it.
Never stick your putter head into the cup to remove your ball from the hole as it could cause damage to the edges of the cup.
Never take your pull-cart across tees or greens, or across the fringe between the green and a greenside bunker. Always move your cart to a spot between the green and next tee box before proceeding to the green to putt.
Bunkers and Rakes
When going into a bunker to hit a shot, you should enter from the lower edge of the bunker never enter from a high edge.
After hitting out of bunkers, they should always be raked smooth for the players who follow. When raking the bunker, you should first fill in the deep ruts made by your feet and club, then smooth the sand as evenly as possible. Try to avoid leaving rake teeth marks in the sand.
When finished raking, the rake should be positioned in the bunker, at the side nearest the rough and in such a way that the handle can be easily accessible.
Additional Reminders
- Always replace fairway divots.
- Put your discarded waste paper, drink containers, discarded cigarette butts, etc., in the course receptacles provided.
- Sunflower seeds, cigarettes and tobacco chew may be necessary for some golfers. If they are for you, avoid leaving any parts of them on tee boxes or putting greens.
- Let's be conscientious about our game and make it more fun for all golfers.
