Why can't I take divots

[BrianW]

Re: Why can't I take divots

Ok so I played yesterday and with my irons tried to take it back a little more upright and not so around my body. Hit it ok got the feel after a few strokes, but still not really any divots. There has to be something. I;m going to try that drill I think Cmays suggested. Hitting balls standing on my left leg with my right leg back (RH golfer). I think if I get my center of gravity a little further forward I will be there. I really want to fell a pure strike. I was double checking ball position also. That doesn't seem to be the case. I'm just not striking with a downward blow. Any other suggestions would be appreciated. Otherwise thanks for all of your help guys.

Sincerey,

Nick Acquaviva

Hi Nick,

Please consider my explanation of where you position your sternum in relation to the ball. You should only be taking a divot with a 6 iron and shorter, your centre of gravity and swing arc bottom should be just ahead of the ball with these irons. Make sure your weight is more on the front foot especially at impact, the swing arc will bottom around your left armpit so to take a divot that needs to be forward of the ball.

Try addressing a 9 iron without a ball, the leading edge of the club should be contacting the ground in the centre of your stance, your hands should be ahead of the clubface which should not be at the bottom of the arc, it should be possible for it to continue the club on towards a line level with your left armpit while digging into the ground. If it does not then either your clubs are too short, or you are standing too upright, or your arms are too far away from your body.

When you have this right you should be able to make a swing and produce a divot just forward of centre stance. When you can do this put a ball down and make the same swing.

Good luck.