Today we revisit an article from our June 1974 issue about what you can learn from your divot. For unlimited access to the full GOLF Magazine digital archive, join InsideGOLF today; you’ll enjoy ...

Use these tips from GOLF Top 100 Teacher Eric ... I chunked iron shots after smoking my drive into the middle of ... Alpenfels says that “the divot would be going left, slightly toe deep, ...

On iron shots, hit the ball with the back of your left hand facing the target. Your hands will lead the clubhead, so the shaft is angled slightly toward the target at impact (above, left). This ...

A divot tool is used in golf to fix indentations left in the grass by golfers after taking a shot. Usually when a golfer takes a shot, along with the golf ball a chunk of grass goes flying off too.

Making ball-first contact is the key to hitting crisp, consistent iron shots. Adding a little visual cue like this, simple as it is, can really help you do that. Share story ...

Mother Nature leaves ‘divot’ after lightning strikes Michigan golf course. Updated: Jun. 12, 2025, ... “Mother nature left quite the divot the other day,” the post said.

We know it’s difficult to find time to practice during the week. When a Saturday or Sunday tee time rolls around, you’re hoping to find some spark or productive swing thought that will help you break ...

It’s another tournament championship for Braden Duvall’s golfing résumé. The incoming Pace senior has kept his foot on the gas, now winning the 66th annual Divot Derby. He had a three-round ...

The weather is less than ideal for hitting the links, but an innovative golf simulator lets you tee off without worrying about the elements. Sherman visited Divot Golf Factory in Brownsburg.

A good divot is usually a sign of a good iron shot. Since the clubs are designed to hit the ball on the descent, irons usually scrape off a thin layer of the turf in front of the ball.