Pitch marks on the green

A ball hitting the green often leaves an indentation, a pitch mark, where it strikes the ground. These need to be repaired to keep the green in top shape. After you have arrived at the green, make a point to find your pitch mark, and the marks of others, and repair them. The process is simple, fast, and painless.

Using a turf tool, insert the tool into the ground on the high side of the pitch mark. Press the tool forward to push the soil back into place, not backward. A backward motion pulls the roots loose and further destroys the grass. If needed, repeat the process on the other side of the mark, redistributing the soil evenly. Finish by gently tapping the spot with your putter.