KenL
Tour Rookie
Wasn't fitted for it, bought off the shelf, but these are without doubt the best pitch mark repairer going.
Yes, very nice but the prongs become very sharp far too quickly.
What pitch mark / divot tool do you use?
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Yes, very nice but the prongs become very sharp far too quickly.
You cannot repair a pitch mark effectively using a tee.
M.Harmon
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I use the Scotty tool even thought I don't have a Scotty.... I find it easier to use than a flat one, I put my thumb behind the bump and push forward. If you know how to repair a pitch mark properly I don't see how this encourages people to use it as a pivot and pull up.. Great tool.
Beezerk
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Have you had your grip checked by a pro recently? Looks a bit weak to me ?
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Problem is, not everybody knows how to do it properly. Seen many people use the Scotty tool to lift the pitch mark out like they are digging up a trip of turf.
More people need to watch Manolo
https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=124486806467275&id=107585551490734&scmts=scwspsdd
rulefan
Tour Winner
The earlier pictures seem to suggest that the engraved face is towards the hole. In which case the fulcrum would be nearer the ground and the natural thing would be to push the 'handle' down thus causing the prongs to lift.
A straight tool pushed in vertically and then forward is better IMO
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The lift and twist brigade do more damage than doing nothing. At least if its left, someone might come along and do it properly.
And for the thread subject purposes got lots of them in the bag, and I use the first one that comes out on the 1st tee
And for the thread subject purposes got lots of them in the bag, and I use the first one that comes out on the 1st tee
M.Harmon
New member
No, I have the bump on top and rest my thumb against it. The bend gives more range to push the pitch mark in than a straight tool for me at least.
M.Harmon
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Doesn't matter what tool they use then they will still kill the green by prying up. Even Rick Shiels did it wrong in on of his latest videos and then tried to defend it by saying "some pitch marks need to be pulled up" in the comments section when he was called up on doing it wrong.
rulefan
Tour Winner
But even he is suggesting using a tee.
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Better than just leaving it.But even he is suggesting using a tee.
I’m not saying you can’t repair a pitch mark with a tee. I’m saying you can’t repair one effectively.
Everyone should carry a pitch mark repairer. Our starter has been known to ask players to produce theirs and, if they can’t, they are sent to the pro shop to buy one before he’ll allow them to step onto the 1st tee.
Everyone should carry a pitch mark repairer. Our starter has been known to ask players to produce theirs and, if they can’t, they are sent to the pro shop to buy one before he’ll allow them to step onto the 1st tee.
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And rightly so. We have been plagued with people not repairing pitch marks. Although it seems to have improved since the club had a quiet word with one particular group.
Jamesbrown
Head Pro
Got a number of push button flicky thingy mabobs in an array of nice colours from Amendoeira I bought to get rid of my euros.
mister v
Newbie
that is a fantastic idea....... although i could easily argue that i dont hit the green and have many score cards to prove it!!!!
SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
Ah - but in respect of pitch marks every player has a responsibility to those that will follow and to the club and greens team, and that is to repair any pitch marks they find on a green they are playing, or have just played - not simply any he or his group may have made. If everyone repaired a pitch mark or two, I will often do this when it is not me to putt, there would never be an issue.
And to OP question...a very simple flat, two-pronged metal thing. All that is needed to repair pitch marks properly as per the video.
need_my_wedge
Has Now Found His Wedgie
Yes they do, have drawn blood occasionally when reaching into the pocket for it
hovis
Tour Winner
Some of these threads ??? jaysus!!!
How do some people even survive.
How do some people even survive.
Neilds
Assistant Pro
With regard to pitch marks not being repaired, I read somewhere that one of the main problems is people only look in the immediate vicinity of their ball, thinking they can stop the ball dead every time when in reality the ball always rolls on more than we think.
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Yet here you are commenting on it? ?
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