Please study the diagram below on how to correctly repair your ball marks. A correctly repaired ball mark will regenerate itself in a couple of days. An un-repaired ball mark takes weeks to heal.

CORRECT

1. Discard the loose piece of turf taken out by the ball.

2. Insert the repair tool just outside the back of the ball mark.

3. Pull the turf toward the center of the hole.

4. Gently pat down the repaired undamaged turf over the ball mark, providing almost instant recovery.

INCORRECT

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, damages the root system, and will delay the healing process.

3. Do not insert the repair tool and twist it. This will also damage the root system and will break away any loose turf. This will also delay the healing process.

Show that you care about your courses. Repair your ball mark and one other. Even a chip shot to the green can produce a ball mark. Take pride in your course.

Finkbine Golf Course Staff appreciates your assistance in keeping Finkbine beautiful.