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Sand bottle for walkers
Fairway divot repair is part of the etiquette of the game of golf and has been for many decades. The methods of repair differ as a result of climatic conditions, types of grasses and golf course rules. So, before you start your game, it’s always wise to check with the course management which system applies before you get going. In colder regions where slow growing grass is used, the preferred manner is to replace the sod if it’s not broken up too badly. In warmer regions where quicker growing grasses are used, the processes vary and therefore become a little tricky. Mostly, the golfer is tasked with carrying some sand or a sand/seed mix to pour into the divot instead of replacing the sod. Here the golfer will try to ensure that sufficient fill is used and then flattened out to be level with the rest of the fairway. This allows the grass to grow back to the original height, keeping the fairway level.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row et_uniqid=”et_custom_uniqid_5f3bd053489eb” css=”.vc_custom_1597755480575{padding-bottom: 50px !important;}” _et_uniqid=”et_custom_uniqid_new_5f3bd0539038b”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Repairing the divot immediately will help the grass to grow back quickly and leave as little damage as possible. Whatever the current methods of divot repair, golf course managers have become more aware of the high costs of performing these repairs themselves and are looking for ways to encourage golfers to follow etiquette and repair the divots when they are made.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” et_uniqid=”et_custom_uniqid_5f3bd0090228a” css=”.vc_custom_1597755576293{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;background-color: #f9f9f9 !important;}” _et_uniqid=”et_custom_uniqid_new_5f3bd0b2f1a87″][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Different methods of carrying sand/seed mix.
For courses that apply these methods, the golfer obtains this sand or sand/seed mix from sand mix bins, placed by the course superintendent, at strategic points around the course, generally at the starting point of each nine. The methods for carrying this sand/seed mix vary quite a bit from country to country. Cart users mostly have access to a large sand bottle, which rests in a cradle on the side of the cart. Walking golfers, on the other hand, have many different receptacles within which to carry the mix. In Australia the favoured process is a small bucket (the kind you might have at the beach for a small child). This will hold approximately 2 kilograms of mix, more than enough for a keen divot maker but cumbersome because it needs to be carried in one hand with few options to attach it to the golf bag. In South Africa and Ireland, on the other hand, sand bags or bottles are frequently used. The sand bag is a pouch with a string or strap which is tied onto the golf bag or hooked over the handle on the trolley. This is the cheapest and partly effective method, which has been in place for over half a century. The average sandbag will hold a maximum of 1.2 kilograms of mix but because the pouch is always open, golfers tend to fill their sandbags to only two thirds to avoid spilling the mix unnecessarily.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]The alternative to the sand bag is the sand bottle.
The most practical of these being the Eezi Divot which was designed by two single figure golfers who saw the need for a simpler more efficient way to carry sand or a sand/seed mix with them on the course. The principals remain the same but the process for the golfer is vastly improved due to a few uncomplicated changes.- First, there’s a unique, purpose-designed clip. This clip allows movement from both directions, meaning that the golfer pushes it onto a ring on the golf bag and when needed simply “plucks” it off, an easy operation with only one hand.
- Second, the handle on the Eezi Divot is designed so that the golfer can scoop sand into the wide mouth of the bottle without getting their hands dirty, a big plus with women golfers.
- Third, the wide aperture allows for all different types of mixes to be used. On some occasions the golf course superintendent mixes chunky compost and damp sand into the mix. If the aperture is too narrow it makes pouring very difficult and time consuming.
- Fourth, Eezi Divot has a three-quarter-turn lid to seal the device, keeping the mix inside the container until required. As a bonus, the unit is water resistant which also means that it can be used for storing things other than just mix. In the 18 months since inception, Eezi Divots have been used for cell phones, car remotes, damp golf towels and as a storage unit for tees, ball markers, divot repairers and all those small items that get lost in big golf bag pockets.
- Fifth, the Eezi Divot is designed with a large printable surface area for companies to print their logo’s on. Eezi Divot is a wonderful handout at corporate golf days, or for prizes and gifts.
- Sixth, the Eezi Divot carries 1.2 kilograms of mix (dry weight), which is sufficient to complete several divot repairs during a round of golf. Think of it this way, if you’re using your Eezi Divot, you’re hitting fairways!!!