[header] How to use a divot tool [title] Get a ball mark repair tool. [step] Ball mark repair tools (also called divot tools) usually have one or two pointy prongs and are made of plastic or metal. Buy a few from a sporting goods store or from the golf club. 
While you'll only need one, it's a good idea to have a few on hand if you lose one. [substeps] If you don't have a ball mark repair tool, you can use a tee or a sharpened pencil.