Divot Day Monday, May 2nd 1:00PM

We are very grateful for everyone who has signed up to help fill divots on Monday!  There are still plenty of holes looking for a volunteer so sign up in the pro shop if you're free at 1PM on Monday.  "Divot Day" is a way to help us "catch up" on a winter's worth of divot damage in the fairways.  We also welcome your help on tee divots on Divot Day.  Please skim the highlighted portion below for a quick refresher on divot filling...

How to Fill a Divot (USGA)

If a divot does not have any soil attached, or if it has shattered into small pieces, it cannot be replaced and expected to heal properly. Filling the divot with divot mix is the best option in these situations. Depending on the course and the grass types, divot mix may be pure sand or it may contain seed to aid in recovery.  Regardless of what's in the mix, the way to properly fill a divot is the same: Add mix until it is slightly below the height of the adjacent turf, then smooth the mix and press down with your foot. It is worth taking a few extra seconds to get the level just right. Too little mix will create poor playability and may not allow the divot to heal fully. Too much mix creates playability issues and can damage mowing equipment.

Making our best effort to repair divots is an easy way to care for the course and help others enjoy their round. Knowing the correct technique is an important first step. You should also check with the golf shop before your round to see if the course has any specific divot-repair policies.

Once on the course, take pride in your divot repair. Who knows, the divot you repair today could give you a better lie the next time around.