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Originally Posted by CybrSage
Hah, is that what that plastic, sand filled thing on my golf car is for? I don't play golf so I named it my emergency kitty litter holder.
If we were up north I would have said it was for when you get stuck in the snow.
Seriously, had no idea what it was for. Never would have thought I was supposed to fill a hole in the dirt with sand. Sounds rather counter productive, really.
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You didn't know what the bottle of sand was for......now you do.
This is to help your continued education. Below is why sand is used.....
If a divot does not have any soil attached, or if it has shattered into small pieces, it cannot be replaced and expected to heal properly. Filling the divot with divot mix is the best option in these situations. Depending on the course and the grass types, divot mix may be pure sand or it may contain seed to aid in recovery. Regardless of what's in the mix, the way to properly fill a divot is the same: Add mix until it is slightly below the height of the adjacent turf, then smooth the mix and press down with your foot. It is worth taking a few extra seconds to get the level just right. Too little mix will create poor playability and may not allow the divot to heal fully. Too much mix creates playability issues and can damage mowing equipment.