Rykymus

I can't help but wonder if the idea of taking a divot is so commonly taught because it is easier than developing an effective swing that just brushes the ground. Of course, I'm new to this, and am likely full of hooey.

I just started playing again about a month ago, after a 20 yr absence. (And I wasn't very good back then, and only played occasionally.) I've been playing our local par 3 course 3-4 times per week the last month, and have gotten my swing down pretty well and usually have pretty good ball control. But I am definitely a picker, and have no interest in becoming a digger. I just don't care for the feeling of striking the ground deep enough to pull up Earth. My goal is always to do nothing more than take out a few tall blades of grass. I have read all the arguments that support digging, and I just don't care for it. And I'm just trying to have fun and get regular exercise, so as long as I have decent distance and control, I'm okay with being a picker.