Fixing Ballmarks

Truman says, "Fix your ballmarks to help keep the greens rolling at their best."
A ballmark tool should include long prongs to get into the soil profile. Push in or turn slightly to help smooth out the area. DO NOT lift up the roots as it can cause damage and death to the plant.
Finally use your putter or foot to smooth out the blemish.
Thank you!

Fixing Your Ballmarks

If everyone would fix two ballmarks per green there would never be a mark on the green. Here are the proper steps to fix a ball mark:

1. Identify your mark, most of them are in front of where the ball sits. If you are behind the green, don't forget to check the putting surface for your ball mark:

2. Use the ball mark tool and enter the perimeter of the depression.

3. With your wrist or fingers, twist the tool or push in toward the depression. Repeat this step until you have affected the entire ballmark. DO NOT lift the turf up. Lifting the turf up stresses the roots and in most cases will tear the roots and kill the plants.

4. Use your foot or putter to smooth the surface.

5. This is how the final product should look. Pass it on.