IT'S COOL TO FIX BALL MARKS!

Ball marks, those indentations caused when a ball lands sharply on a soft green, have been ruining good putts since the days of Old Tom Morris. Unrepaired ball marks take two to three weeks to properly heal, leaving behind unsightly, uneven putting surfaces. On the other hand, a repaired ball mark only takes half that time to heal.
Beginner or pro, it is your responsibility as a golfer to fix your own marks. If you're truly a steward of the game, you'll fix any others you see while your partners are putting. There's really not much to it, but there are a few guidelines you should follow when making these repairs.

THE RIGHT WAY TO FIX A BALL MARK
        Use a pronged ball mark repair tool, knife, key or tee. 	      Insert it at the edges of the mark, not the middle of the depression. 
      Bring the edges together  with a gentle twisting motion, but don't lift the center. Try not to tear the grass. 	    Smooth the surface with a club or your foot. You're done when it's a surface you would want to putt over. 

ADOPT A HOLE PROGRAM

Once again the Greens & Players committees are implementing the Adopt a Hole Program at The Galt Country Club.  Over the season we are asking members for extra effort regarding the repair of ball marks and the raking of traps on the course. Guests are members responsibility and are asked to educate their guests about our course etiquette. We are asking for everyone’s participation.  Please see the chart below to determine which hole you have been assigned.  The first letter of your last name coincides with the hole you have adopted.  Take extra effort when playing your adopted hole and repair as many ball marks as you can and spend extra time raking the bunker if your ball happens to land in one.

Thank you!

Hole	Last Name	Hole	Last Name
1	A	10	L
2	B	11	M
3	C	12	N
4	D,E	13	O
5	F	14	P
6	G	15	Q,R
7	H	16	S
8	I,J	17	T
9	K	18	U-Z