Pitch mark repair has long been a controversial topic in golf.
Some see it as an optional aspect of golf etiquette, while others will repair their damage and any other marks they encounter on a green.
The consequences of not repairing a pitch mark are huge.
“A correctly-repaired pitch mark will recover in 24 hours, while an unrepaired one left for two hours will take up to two months to recover,” said former St Andrews Director of Greenkeeping and BIGGA president Gordon Moir.
“It’s essential that all players are diligent in their repair of pitch marks on greens.”
England Golf Sustainability Manager, Owen James, added: “It is basic golf etiquette, and can easily be underestimated.
“A massive amount of resources and labour goes into repairing pitch marks, so repairing them yourself is a very sustainable thing to do – it means less of the greenkeepers’ time is required, less money, less fertiliser. That time and money can be spent on other areas of the golf course.”
A common excuse is the lack of a tool to carry out the repairs, so we are giving away 25 of them!
If you are based in the UK, don’t have a pitch mark repair tool and want to do your part for your golf course, send an email to [email protected] and we will send you one in the post.
Fail to repair, prepare to fail!
