MEDIA-RELATED

 

MarkMender as seen on The Golf Channel

 

Brian Katrek, Golf Radio & TV Talk Show Host

"You can't do it the wrong way. That's why I think it will
have such a big impact on the game."
Brian Katrek, Golf Radio & TV Talk Show Host

 

Danny McNuity, Golf Radio & Talk Show Host

Finally, a ball-mark repair tool that really works.
A superintendents's dream."
- Danny McNuity, Golf Radio & Talk Show Host

 

"It might be a few attempts to get the hang of it, but once mastered, we discovered the MarkMender made repairing ball mars a snap."
- Brent Kelly, Editor of "Your Guide to Golf"


"For a golfer, its the best cigar holder I've ever seen and oh, by the way, its the greatest divot tool ever invented."
John B., Golfer,Cigar Smoker and Golf Executive



new vs old - Commercial

 

.: PRINT & WEB :.

 

Cigar Aficionado Magazine - “Unlatch it and stick it in the ground as a pedestal of sorts for your smoke, a good idea, given the amount of treatments applied to a typical golf course to keep the grass green.”

 

Golf Monthly – Britain’s largest golf publication says “this hinged device is both more effective and less damaging to the greens as it allows you to simply pull the turf back together with an easy squeeze.”

 

Golf Pages Magazine - April 2006 - The PGA of the United Kingdoms official publication picked the MarkMender as the number 3 Show Stopper from the 2006 PGA Show behind the Callaway and Nike Drivers.

 

Fairways & Greens Magazine - Feb-Mar 2006 - "when a product like MarkMender comes along, I take notice.

 

GolfSpace.com - June 2006 - "Clearly the best golf tool out there..."

 

PGA Tour Partners Magazine - January-February 2006 - “I received much better results with the MarkMender. It’s also great for keeping grips dry in early morning rounds.” 83% of Tour Partners members who tested it would recommend the MarkMender to a friend.

Golf Inc. - March 2005 - A top Pick of the 2004 PGA Merchandise Show.

Golf Magazine
- June 2005 - "So start repairing ball marks with the MarkMender."

Golf Weeks Super News
- Spring 2005 - "Golfs next big thing?"

About.com/Golf
- Winter 2005 - "The MarkMender makes repairing ball marks a snap."

Golf Today
- April 2005 - "Why do gardening on the green with a two pronged repair tool when the MarkMender can do it right?"

 

 

.: TELEVISION :.

 

As Seen on The Golf Channel - January 2006: Live from The PGA Show.

Comcast's Southern Golf Weekly - Summer 2004

Golf Shots - Summer 2005

 

 

TESTIMONIALS

The following quotes are from people who have used Mark Mender. See what they have to say.

 

“This tool fixed the ball marks on the green with little effort. Sometimes you couldn’t even tell that there was a divot made. I use the MarkMender™ golf tool all the time when I play. I highly recommend it.”

                                                Gary B., Polk, NE

 

“As many people do not know how to correctly fix a ball mark. This product not only makes it easier to repair one but does it in a manner that does not harm the turf. I recommend it.”

                                                Steven L., Orlando, FL

 

“It took a few tries to get the hang of it. It worked great for me. Your info stated the top worked for holding cigars. I also used it to hold the putter grip off the wet grass when chipping near the green.”

                                                Randy T., Little Rock, AR

 

“This product takes only a few seconds to fix the ball mark. With that time saved I fixed other ball marks! This was a joy to use!”

                                                Craig A., Dallas, TX

 

“The tool is very easy to use. The divot just requires a little tap to make it flush with the surface.”

                                                Alexander R., New Orleans, LA

 

“After a couple of divots fixed, I was a master MarkMender™ golf tool user. It was very easy to use in all soil conditions. I really like the tool’s design in the way it correctly fixes divots.”

 David S., Detroit, MI

 

“Great way to make consistent repairs to greens. It was so easy that I look for ball marks left behind by others, just to use the tool. It is fun, easy, and effective.”

                                                Talmadge G., Farmington Hills, MI

 

“The tool allowed me to quickly fix my divot and those from the golfers before me. With a little practice I am able to fix the divots with a simple squeeze.”

Michael A., Boston, MA

 

“The MarkMender™ golf tool does a remarkable job of repairing ball marks. The marks become almost invisible. My playing partners were very favorably impressed, from Myrtle Beach, S.C., to Dayton, Ohio.”

Roy P., Brookville, Ohio

 

“With my handicap, I don’t usually make too many divots on the green. For the few that I did make, the MarkMender™ golf tool worked great. I also liked the fact that it had a ball marker and grip holder.”

                                                Todd B., Lafayette, LA

 

“After repairing several ball marks on the green, I was amazed at the ease in which the MarkMender™ golf tool repaired the ball marks.”

                                                David W., Petersburg, TN

 

“I was very impressed with the tool. It made mending the ball marks very easy. I also liked the ability of having a simple way to place clubs in it to keep my grips from getting wet.”

                                                Michael T., Houston, TX

 

“Before I used it, I laughed and thought the only good thing was the cigar holder and ball marker. The first time I used it I thought it was difficult to use and not effective. After rereading the instructions I used it again and found it very simple and very effective!”

                                                Brad R. Erie, PA

 

“Wow! I actually enjoyed fixing ball marks .The MarkMender™ golf tool fixed ball marks better than any other divot tool I have ever used!”

                                                Gerry G., Endwell, NY

 

“The ease and speed of ball mark repair is outstanding. Most marks are repaired in two or three motions, even the long skid mark can be repaired quickly. My playing partners and pro shop attendants were surprised at its simplicity and ease of use.”

                                                Loyd S., Springdale, AR

 

“With the MarkMender™ golf tool, it was easy to use and you were able to fix ball marks with ease. This product is much more effective than the traditional divot repairer.”

                                                Tom M., Harrisburg, PA

 

“I would definitely recommend this product. I enlisted comments from fellow players who also used this product. It showed itself easy to use and effective in quickly repairing ball marks. We found ourselves looking for previously unrepaired marks to fix.”

                                                Warren M., Boise, ID

 

“The tool is really easy to use and works really well to fix ball marks.”

                                                John S.

 

“It helps repair ball marks very well, and instead of a cigar, I found my putter fits very nicely in the holder.”

                                                Wesley W., Lynn Haven, FL

 

 

“The MarkMender™ golf tool is an excellent product. The ball marks on this green were fixed perfectly. You could not tell where the ball landed. In fact, on several holes I repaired old ball marks from previous days. They were repaired so that you could not tell it was ever a ball mark.”

                                                Gary M., Oregon, OH

 

“The reports are true. This is a great tool to use for ball marks of any kind.”

                                                Sean S., Somerset, MA

 

“I was very surprised by the sturdiness and quality of the MarkMender™ golf tool. I was not expecting this. The ball marker & grip rest were pleasant additions as well.”

                                                James R., Wayzata, MN

 

“The MarkMender™ golf tool is an excellent tool for repairing ball marks on the greens. I was always unsure about exactly how to repair ball marks on the greens with the conventional tools. The MarkMender™ golf tool is easy to use and leaves the green in great condition.”

                                                David W., Garberville, CA

 

“I was encouraged that the MarkMender™ golf tool performed exactly as the manufacture stated. I don’t smoke and prefer to walk so the cigar/club holder feature never came into play. Although, I could see it being useful.”

                                                Jerry M., Broken Arrow, OK

 

 

“The product works GREAT! When I was done, you couldn’t tell there ever was a divot!”

                                                George B., Dayton, OH

 

 

“I highly recommend the MarkMender™ tool because of its quality. It is effective on different “types” of greens. It works easily, quickly, and efficiently. The ball marker is also a very nice feature!”

 

                                                W. Terry B., Queen Creek, AZ

“I was impressed with the results of the MarkMender™ golf tool. The ease of repairing ball mark was great. The look of the repair is much nicer that I thought it would be.”

                                                Marshall D., Las Cruces, NM

 

“Easy to use, works wonders on removing ball marks.”

                                                Dennis R., Brunswick, OH

 

“It works better than the standard divot tool. The repairing of a ball mark on the green was easier for me with this tool, than my old one. I leave the old one at home now. Nice design!”

                                                Fred A., Sparta, TN

 

“I really was impressed how it repairs ball marks. By far, much better than the two pronged tool. Everyone that saw it work was really impressed including our grounds supt.”

                                                Don M., Long Prairie, MN

 

“Use of the MarkMender™ repair tool is simple, just insert and squeeze. Usually two quick moves around your ball mark and you’re done. The idea of this was ingenious because you don’t cut the roots of the turf, like you do with normal ball mark tools. It is also useful for holding a second club off the ground when you’re chipping around the green.”

                                                Mike B., Tarboro, NC

 

“I really like it and I use it every time I play. The MarkMender™ golf tool takes the guesswork out of repairing ball marks on the green. It is simple to use and quite effective. I definitely recommend it.”

                                                Thomas S. Neenah, WI

 

“Very easy to use, and very effective. Much better results than a two prong divot tool. Great for keeping grips dry.”

                                                Randy L., Semmes, AL

 

“The MarkMender™ golf tool did an excellent job repairing ball marks on the green, not only mine but those left behind by others. It was easy to use and repaired the green with almost no noticeable trace of the ball mark.”

                                                Gus A., Cheshire, CT