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    Defining The Divot And How You Fix Them

    What is the divot? Commonly misspelled as divit, divitt, or some kind of combination of those, the divot is the turf and fairway spot where a ball has been scraped off the ground. In most cases, when you shoot a shot from the fairway with your iron club, it will scrape against the turf where the ball had been placed. This area is commonly referred to as the divot.

    What Makes a Good Divot?

    In general, it is largely assumed that a good divot begins in front of the ball where it had been resting. This means that a good divot largely refers to when your club first hit the ball, and then the ground in front of the ball. If your divot happens to begin behind the ball, you have probably not hit the ball correctly, and it will be deemed a 'mis-hit.' Sometimes a mis-hit is known as a hitting a ball that is fat or heavy. In general, a nice divot is when you have sheared the ball off very smoothly and cleanly so that the ground remains unmoved.

    What Should You Do If you Create a Divot?

    Creating a divot on the fairway or sand is common, especially with beginning golfers. According the guidelines of golf, it is always appropriate to repair the divot spot. If you are with more experienced golfers, they can show you how to repair a divot, or you can check out the general guidelines in a golf instruction book that is fully illustrated.

    Tips for Repairing a Divot

    Here are some easy tips for repairing most divots. First, there are two basic ways to go about repairing a divot. The first way is to fill the divot with sand, or a sand and seed mixture. The other way to fix a divot is to find the piece of turn or grass that was sliced off and then place it back where it used to be. Both of these basic methods of repairing a divot are acceptable, but choosing between the two depends on your circumstances and the golf course you are playing at.

    Check the Golf Cart to Find the Appropriate Divot Repair Solution

    In many cases, the golf course will provide you with some kind of guideline regarding divot repair. Usually, you will be able to find such guidelines in your golf cart. If the course prefers divot repair to be done with sand, there may be some sand or sand mixture provided for you already in the golf cart. Most of the time, the sand will be held in a carafe in the cart cup holder. If this is the case, the golf course is asking players to use sand to fix divots.

    Fixing Your Divot With Sand

    So let's say you have created a divot. If you find that there is sand provided for you in the golf cart, here are some tips for proceeding so you will get the best results possible. Simply fill the divot with the sand provided. Then use your foot to gently tamp down the divot with sand and use your foot to smooth it over as well. This is a very easy thing to do, but it helps the golf course immensely, and you make it possible for other players to play through without incident. After all, no one wants to play on a course full of scarred earth and holes.

    What if No Sand is Provided?

    If no sand is provided, use some of the sand located at the end of the pit. If you have created a divot on the turf, try to retrieve the sliced off portion of turf and put it back on to heal. If you simply cannot find the lost piece of turf, note the location of the divot and report it to the front office.

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