Basic Golf TipThe Golf Repair GolferHere is a basic golf tip. One way to make friends with your fellow golfers is to do your part to leave the golf course in the same shape or better than you found it. There are three easy ways to make sure that nobody else has to pay for your mistakes. Repairing a Fairway DivotWhen you’re on the fairway and create a divot, repair it before you move on to your next shot. There are two ways to do this. If you’re riding in a golf cart, many courses will have a compartment towards the back that holds a sand-and-seed mixture. Pour out enough to fill the divot, and tap down the sand with your foot. However, if there is no sand provided, you still have work to do. In that case, take the dirt and grass you displaced to create the divot and put it back in place as best you can. That will ensure that the golfers to follow won’t have their tee shots to the fairway ruined by landing in someone else's divot.Raking the Sand in the BunkerAnother area in need to repair after being used is the sand trap. Before you even enter the bunker, a basic golf tip is to make sure you have a rake within easy reach (but obviously not in a position to interfere with your shot). After you hit, start by smoothing out the divot. Then walk backwards to the edge of the trap, raking your footprints as you go. Place the rake at the edge of the trap when you’re done. The surface of the sand should be as smooth as possible – marks from the tines of the rake are unavoidable, but there should be no sign of footprints or divots.Repairing Ball Marks on the Putting GreenFinally, there is the putting green. As you walk towards your golf ball, find the ball mark your approach shot created when it hit the green. Take your ball repair tool, and insert it at the edge of the mark. Push the tool forward from the edges to the center of the mark – you’re basically just redistributing the grass to repair the area. Then pat down the area with your putter and you’re all set. If you have the time, it is common courtesy to repair at least one additional ball mark in addition to your own, thus leaving the golf course condition even better than you found it.Links to Basic Golf Tips for Beginners...Preparing for your First Round of GolfLearning about Scramble Golf Shop Golf Shoes Plus for the best selection of Golf Shoes online. Womens Golf Clubs Adams, Callaway and Cleveland for Women Junior golf tips for parents What Age can I Start Teaching My Kids Golf? Medicus Dual Hinge Combo Chosen by golf pros as top swing trainer clubs in the world. Try now! How to Break 80! A Proven Golf Instruction Program Junior golf tips for parents Is my Child Ready for Golf Tournament Play?
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