Proper ball mark repair has been a continual issue here at Blackstone Golf Club. As the maintenance staff we pride ourselves on providing the absolute truest greens around, and we repair ball marks each and every morning, but some times the damage has already been done.
Either a ball mark was left early in the morning and dried out, or the golfer chose to use the "lift method" and tore all the roots. Fixing a ball mark properly is very simple.
1. Insert ball mark tool at the back of the mark.
2. Push inward, towards the center, working your way around the entire mark.
3. Tap mark down with the bottom of your putter.
It's as simple as that. When I first began playing golf, I was taught to fix yours and another one. If all golfers were to take this in to fruition, it would go a long way in helping us provide the best possible putting surface that we can.
Below is a sign that I put together, that will be sitting by the first tee box. Hopefully the pictures will make it even easier to understand.
Thank you in advance for your efforts!
Respectfully,
Andy Perry
Golf Course Superintendent
