As we all know, it’s proper golf etiquette to repair your ball’s mark or “divot” that’s left from where your ball dropped and dented the green. As a courtesy to others golfers who follow you, everyone who plays the game should carry a divot tool with them. Sadly, I’ve played on numerous courses where the greens were in poor condition due to people not repairing their ball marks . . . . and it’s a pretty aggravating experience.
Using a divot tool is very simple, and yet people either don’t know how or do it improperly. There are many styles, shapes and types of divot tools on the market. Some golf courses offer divot tools at no cost, although they’re usually made of plastic and perform poorly – but the use of a poorly designed divot tool is far better than ignoring your divots altogether.
I’ve been searching for some time for that “exceptional” divot tool, and I’m pleased to report that my search is over! Spider Divot Tools eliminate the need to dig, pry or stab into a putting green’s root system. Spider Divot Tools (as pictured below) use ultra-thin prongs that aerate the green, which is without question the best way to repair the indentation left from your ball. I took a few Spider Divot Tools out for several rounds of golf to see how they work and if they were better than all the others I’ve previously used. I played on 2 different courses, 4 rounds over a 2 week period, and I must admit that Spider’s divot tools’ repair work made the green damage virtually disappear. I simply removed the tool from its case, inserted the metal legs into the ball mark and pulled upward with a slight twist. It was simple and effective.
Spider’s Executive model is made of aluminum and also comes with a ball marker and a case. The case is handy because it keeps the tool from stabbing you when put inside your pocket . . . and it won’t leave your pocket filled with dirty residue as well. . The tool’s prongs did get a bit dirty, so I simply wiped it off with a towel. The Spider Executive did a great job on every divot that I took on the green – each divot was repaired to perfection.
The company makes several versions of its divot tools – The Executive, The Twist, The Mini and The PRO. The company website is www.spiderdivottools.com and the prices range from $9.95 to $69.95.
I recommend the Spider Divot Tools and suggest that everyone buy one – and then be sure to use it! Repairing your own divots is the socially responsible thing to do as it keeps the greens in better shape for all of us who enjoy this great game.
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