Divots - Seed vs Replace?

I field several questions about replacing your divots compared to putting down sand and seed mix.  I prefer that you put down sand seed vs putting your divot back, unless it is a really deep and thick divot that has a chance to grow-in.  About 95% of all divots will not grow back, and they will prevent the existing turf from growing in laterally and filling the mark.  If you put down sand and seed then we will get lateral growth from the surrounding turf plus germination from the seed, and the divot area will fill back in a lot faster.

Here you a see divot that is starting to wilt, it will not grow back in and will prevent the surrounding turf from growing laterally.

Here is a seeded divot already filling in

A group of older seeded divots already filled in - must of been a scramble tournament