Ball Mark Repair - It's Every Players Responsibility!

(Range balls representing ball marks that are piling up.)

Ball marks, those indentations caused when a ball lands sharply on a green, softened by rain or high humidity, have been ruining good putts since the days of Old Tom Morris. Unrepaired ball marks take two to three weeks to properly heal during the growing season.  During the winter this healing time is much longer.  These ball marks leave behind unsightly, uneven putting surfaces. On the other hand, a repaired ball mark only takes half that time to heal.


Beginner or pro, it is your responsibility as a golfer to fix your own marks. If you're truly a steward of the game, you'll fix any others you see while your partners are putting. There's really not much to it, but there are a few guidelines you should follow when making these repairs. 

How to repair a ball mark