WHAT DOES A PITCH REPAIR TOOL DO?

A pitch repair tool is a useful golfing gadget that helps to keep the course in good playing condition. Often on a golf course, the grass can get damaged by golfers as they swing their clubs too close to the ground and cause divots, or when golf balls land on the putting green. These divots need to be repaired, and a pitch repair tool is something that all golfers are recommended to carry with them so that they can fix any divots they see as they walk around the course. A pitch repair tool has two fork-like prongs that are used to carefully push the outside edges of the divot back towards the center. This allows the grass to be repaired without causing further damage to the roots.

Please watch the attached Youtube video for more clarity on any of the steps below.

Tools Used:

• Optional: 3D Modelling Software - I used Autodesk Inventor
• Marking Pen
• Angle Grinder with Cutoff Disk
• Drill Press and Drill Bits
• Metal Cutting Band Saw
• Belt Sander
• Vise
• Center Punch
• Sand Paper
• Sand Blaster with Glass Bead Media
• Air Compressor to run the Sand Blaster
• Metal Files
• Crescent Wrench
• Tape Measure
• Personal Protective Equipment - Gloves, Safety Glasses, Earing Protection, Respirator, Protective Clothing

Materials:

• Hard Wood
• Flat Bar Steel - 1/8" Thick x 1/2" Width x 4" Length
• Brass Pins
• Tung Oil
• Epoxy

Dream up a design and model it in the 3D world. The software of choice here was Autodesk Inventor. If you don't have access to 3D modelling software, a pen and paper will do.

Cut to length with an angle grinder.

I was using 3/4" flat bar here, so I had to cut to correct width of 1/2" on the band saw.

Mark hole with center punch.

Drill hole.

Cut out slot on the band saw.

File slot smooth.

The prongs require sanding/milling to be more thin. This is to promote easy piercing into the dirt. It will also be minimally invasive, and will not damage greens.

With a belt sander, sand down the surface to acceptable thickness.

Mark out a general shape and cut out on the band saw.

Mark holes.

Center punch.

Drill on the drill press. (Drill bit diameter = Brass Pin Diameter)

Mix up some epoxy. We won't need too much, I'd say about a Loonie size.

Apply epoxy to entire wood surface and adhere wood to metal surface.

Place into the vise and let it cure.

With a belt sander, shape the wood to the proper dimensions.

Flip over the tool and with a drill press, drill the holes through the steel and that will guide the drill bit through the wood in perfect alignment.

Place prongs into vise.

Using a crescent wrench for leverage, bend to the proper angle.

Cut brass pins to a manageable size.

Mix up a penny size of epoxy.

With one of the pins, pick up some epoxy and drip/apply as much as you can into the holes.

Coat brass pins with epoxy and insert them into the holes. Let it cure.

Sand off the excess brass with a belt sander and sandpaper.

Apply a generous amount of tung oil to the surface of the wood. Let it sit for 20 minutes, so the wood will absorb as much oil as possible. Wipe clean.

How To Use a Pitch Repair Tool

****BONUS tool making video - DIY Ball Marker

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