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Repairing Ball Marks

Published March 23, 2004

Ball marks, those indentations caused when a ball lands sharply on a soft green, have been ruining good putts since the days of Old Tom Morris. Un-repaired ball marks take two to three weeks or more to properly heal, leaving behind unsightly, uneven putting surfaces. On the other hand, a properly repaired ball mark could heal in as little as 48 hours.

Beginner or pro, it is your responsibility as a golfer to fix your own marks. If you're truly a steward of the game, you'll fix any others you see while your partners are putting. There's really not much to it, but there are a few guidelines you should follow when making these repairs.

Member's Guide to Ball Mark Repair

Prepared by Gordon Seliga
Certified Golf Course Superintendent
Lake View Country Club


Ball Mark Repair Guide

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. Repair Tools
  3. Example Repairs
  4. Those Little Scraps
  5. Step-by-Step Repair
  6. Video

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