Some golf accessories are available to assist you in maintaining the course and even assisting your fellow golfers. Here come the golf divot tools! The Rules of Golf permit, but do not force, golfers to repair divots, ball markings, and spike marks. If you choose to use a tool, there are three types of devices available: ironing boards, sand traps, and divot tools. An ironing board is used to lift and smooth out the surface of an area of turf that has been damaged by the impact of a ball. It can be used when repairing ball marks on fairways or greens. You will need to have a flat surface to work on so ensure that you do not damage any grass roots beneath the surface with this tool. Ball marks can be fixed using a smoothing tool, which is like a large spoon. This tool has a soft, rounded edge that is designed to press the dirt and grass back into place while leaving the top layer intact. You will also need to add some new soil if you plan to grow anything else on the site since the ball has removed some of its root system. A sand trap is similar to a water hazard except it is made from sand instead of water. When a ball goes into a sand trap, it leaves a hump in the middle of the trap. To fix this, you will need to spread the sand around until it is level again or remove the ball completely if possible.