2 different types of divot repair tools: single-prong (outer), double-prong (inner) As golfers and caddies, it is our duty to make sure we are doing our best to keep the golf course well maintained. Course maintenance is one of the key components of good golf etiquette . Maintenance covers everything from raking bunkers, to repairing divots, and even covers another important part, repairing ball marks (or pitch marks) on the green. To properly repair a ball mark, we use a divot repair tool. What is a Divot Repair Tool? A divot repair tool is a tool used to remove pitch marks, or ball marks, from the putting surface to ensure that putts roll as close to true as possible. The name of the tool is a bit misleading because it technically doesn’t help repair divots. Remember, divots are small chunks of turf you see after completing your golf swing. “Divot tool” is the more widely adopted term and rolls a little better off the tongue than “pitch mark repair tool” or “ball mark repair tool”. ...

The most common divot patterns: Scattered (left), Linear (center), Concentrated (right) For most of us to become really good at golf we have to practice. That usually means lots of time spent hitting balls at the range. If you're like me and like to practice on grass, that translates to lots (and lots) of divots . Golfers and caddies should do their absolute best to help keep the course in tip top shape and that starts with divot patterns at the range. Here's how to make the most of your practice space with efficient divot patterns. What Are the Different Types of Divot Patterns? There are three common types of patterns you can make on the range, scattered,  concentrated, and linear. Each of these patterns will impact your practice area differently and could have lasting implications on replacement of turf. A scattered pattern , to me, is really no pattern at all because the golfer if hitting a shot from a different  place with each swing. The recovery time fo...

Different types of divots in golf     When it comes to ball striking, divots are very important. If you want to compress the golf ball and get the optimal distance and ball flight for every shot, you need to make a divot and you need to make the right kind. As caddies, part of our job is to fix and replace divots made by our players. So, if you ever get involved with golf, one of the things you won’t be able to avoid is a divot. What is a Divot in Golf?     In golf, a divot is a piece of turf or sod cut from the ground by a golf club after a swing is made. Divots vary in size and can often be indicative of how good a shot was.  The type most widely associated with a good shot is the “dollar bill divot.” Much like the name suggests, this type of divot is shaped like a dollar bill, rectangular, and even throughout. This signifies that the golfer was able the keep the golf club on a leveled plain through contact, leading to more on-target shots. An...