I think there's a problem with my divots.

[live4u120]

Hey,

I was at the range a few days ago, and I was bashing some out there, as usual ( ) and I started to notice, when I come down, the ball flies, but then the club just slows down drastically, and I realized I made a huge divot in front of the ball. Is that normal? I know it's good to have a divot in front, but is there a problem with having hand size divots in front of the ball?

If so, could you give me any tips on how to correct this?

Thanks!

[c4m]

I've heard that dollar bill sized is the ideal divot, but I see pga guys take huge chunks and it works for them, I'd say you're fine

[shankapotamus]

As long as it's in front of the ball, you're probably pretty good.

[ham_man]

So long as you swing through the divot, size isn't really a big deal.

[Fat Slice]

I've held a green leaving a divot the size of a silver dollar and done the same with one the size of a beaver pelt. A lot of it has to do with the condition of the fairway, not just your swing. If you get consistent, good results...don't worry!

[flopdarock]

beaver pelt... lol

[Zeph]

The important part is right before the divot. If you hit the ball well, it doesn't matter for the outcome how big divot you take, except if you start holding back because of it. That is not good. A reason for the large divots may be a steep angle of attack.

A huge divot in its own is not something I would be concerned about, but if your club slows drastically down, I would probably adress the cause to prevent myself from doing funny things to prevent it in my swing, subconsiously.

With which clubs do you take this big divot by the way?

[live4u120]

With which clubs do you take this big divot by the way?

I normally make it with my long irons... 5-6 irons do it worst.

[flopdarock]

man taking giant divots is eventually gonna wear on your wrists and if you play hardpan courses you might even break/hyperextend something

[Bauer]

Generally, your divots should be smaller with your longer irons and larger with your shorter irons/wedges. If you are taking large divots with a 5, then you are taking too much dirt.

[enarhi]

Im guessing you're hitting the ball a little lower than normal with these clubs too? If so, you may be placing the ball too far back in your stance or shifting your weight too far forward and down just before contact. This would make your swing's arc move slightly downward, allowing you to hit the ball earlier but shifting the bottom of your arc from barely in front of and below the ball to far ahead and below it, meaning larger divots and a lower trajectory...not to mention sore wrists.

I use to do the same thing with my long irons to overcompensate for inconsistent contact, since it allowed me to avoid hitting them thin as often. In the long run it just led to lower shots with much more inconsistent ball flight.

[Scottydoint]

I have had the same problem. I do it/did it because I did down on my downswing. The reason I have been dipping down is because I have had too much lateral movement towards the target and my left leg is staying flexed and moving out instead of straightening up.