Take The Right Divot!
Losing distance on your approach shots? Here’s a quick tip that’ll add extra yards in no time. Place a tee just opposite and on the outside of a ball to determine where you make a divot. If your divot is behind the ball, it indicates that you’ve started your downswing incorrectly (most likely your upper body has led the lower body). Rather the divot should be in front of the ball, because good contact means that you’ve struck the ball first. This also indicates that the golf club is traveling through the ball. When first practicing this exercise, begin with half swings and use a mid-iron so it’s easier to make solid contact. Feel your forward arm leading the swing. This allows the grip end of the club to lead the face; as you swing, think, “Pinch the ball,” not “Scoop the ball.” Without thinking mechanically about it, practicing this drill will improve your swing sequence, contact and distance
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