Golf course maintenance isn't just the job of the superintendent and grounds crew at a course, it's also the job of golfers - through the proper repair of ball marks and divots for example. This page provides golf course maintenance tips for golfers, and we'll also be adding more information here over time about how courses are cared for by the professionals.
How to Repair Ball Marks
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There's a right way and a wrong way. Learn the difference between the two. And then put that knowledge into action by repairing your ball marks on the putting green. It greatly helps the health of the turf.
How to Repair Divots
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Divots are the scars left in the fairway (and sometimes on teeing grounds) when iron shots dig up a little turf. (That turf that is sent flying is also referred to by the term "divot.") Here is an explanation of how to repair those divots.
How to Rake Sand Bunkers
Yes, there is a correct way to rake a bunker, a way to do it that leaves the bunker in good shape while also minimizing the chances of causing damage to bunker lips and faces.
