Over the last 3 months we have been seeing a lot of unrepaired or
improperly repaired divots in fairways.
I know many of you may be uncertain on how to properly repair a divot
because different courses and Superintendents have different preferences on how
to go about repairing a divot. Well, here at Pueblo del Sol we ask that you replace any solid
turf. Any turf you can put back in the divot will speed up recovery- whether it
be a pelt or chunks that are still holding together. Once the turf is put back all you need to do is add a little sand around the edges and pat it down with your foot. At this time of the year we tend to be on the dryer side and seed takes constant moisture to germinate
and fill in, so any turf you can replace will help speed the healing process.
Proper divot repair- turf replaced- added a little divot mix
Improper divot repair- replace available turf
Proper divot repair- replace turf added a bit of divot mix-leveled with foot
Improper divot repair- No divot repair at all
Proper divot repair- replaced turf- divot mix-leveled with foot
Improper divot repair- too much sand
Clay McKinley
PDSCC Golf Course Superintendent
PDSCC Golf Course Superintendent
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