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Divot Direction Drill

Control low point so divots start after the ball and point at the target

10 min
3 sets of 8 from the turf
Intermediate
Demonstration video coming soon

Instructions

  1. 1Draw a chalk or spray-paint line on the turf perpendicular to your target line.
  2. 2Hit shots trying to take the divot just in front of the line, never behind it.
  3. 3Check that the divot points at or slightly left of target, not out to the right.
  4. 4Track how many of ten shots produce a divot after the ball on-line.

What to focus on

Low point moving forward of the ball at impact.

Common mistake

Low point behind the ball, causing fat or thin strikes.