As the above photo shows, the top pic is a picture of a divot filled with a dusting of seed mix, which is not the proper way to fill a divot. The bottom picture shows the correct way to fill a divot. Clearly the divot is filled right up to turf level, which will promote quick healing of the area as well as prevent an uneven teeing area in the future. The big problem with partially filled divots is that the seed starts to grown a couple inches down in the divot and never has a chance to grow at the correct level with the rest of the surrounding turf, in turn creating a depression that will exist on the playing surface. After the divot is filled up with seed mix, it is a good practice to step on the filled divot with your foot to smooth out the area. So please take the time to fill the divot the correct way and provide an even playing surface for everyone in the future. As a side note, the pictures look like the grass is a foot long because the picture is taken a few inches away from the divot.
Mike O'Neill
Superintendent
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