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Repairing pitch marks

The greens at Rochford Hundred are some of the best in the county. To keep them in top condition it is essential that all pitchmarks are repaired immediately.

Each time you are on a green please repair your ball mark and at least one other. A pitchmark properly repaired will heal within 24 hours whereas an un-repaired ball mark will take at least 15 days to mend.

Correct repair will help protect the grass root system and benefit members and visitors alike.

The correct tool for the job is a pitchmark repairer, similar to the one shown here. Please carry (and use) one in every round you play.

Please repair your ball mark and at least one other. A pitchmark properly repaired will heal within 24 hours whereas an un-repaired ball mark will take at least 15 days to mend.

Correct repair will help protect the grass root system and benefit members and visitors alike.

Correct Method

	Discard the loose piece of turf taken out by the ball
	Insert the pitchmark repairer tool just outside of the back of the pitchmark
	Lever the turf *towards the centre* of the pitchmark
	Repeat this motion from all sides of the pitchmark
	Gently tap the repaired area with your putter. This action stretches undamaged turf over the pitchmark, providing instant recovery

Incorrect Method

	DO NOT replace the loose piece of turf taken out by the ball. It will die and delay the healing process.
	DO NOT pry up the centre of the depression with the pitchmark repairer as it exposes the soil and will delay the healing process
	DO NOT insert the pitchmark repairer and twist it. This only breaks more turf loose

Please also remember to ALWAYS replace Fairway Divots

The Rules of Golf

Repairing pitch marks