Divots

Just wanted to add a quick observation on replacing fairway divots.  What we see happening on the course is that most people (over 80%) are replacing or filling the divot they make. We thank you and encourage even more of this.
One problem we do hear is when to replace the pelt.  I like to advise people to only replace a pelt if you see and feel at least a quarter inch of soil still attached to it.   We find that without the soil the divot is likely to dry  out and die before it grows back in.
When you have an irreplaceable pelt,  toss it aside -- they'll either be mowed up  or picked up by our divot crew.  Fill the divot with sand/seed mix. (pelt: strip of grass removed by a golf club)

Replaced pelts without enough soil after 1 week

Replaced pelt with enough soil after 1 week

Beyond this, our crew will be filling divots with sand and picking up unrepairable pelts through the week.  When in doubt, fill it with divot mix.  More on tee divots next week.