Next time you get to a par 3, compare the divots on the back tee to the ones on the closer tees. You should see two differences: Divot holes from better players start past the ball (you can usually ...

Q: What is your opinion on taking divots with all iron shots? I seem to get the same distance whether I "pick" the ball or take a divot and tear up the fairway or tee box? Should I be taking divots ...

Welcome to Shaving Strokes, a GOLF.com series in which we’re sharing improvements, learnings and takeaways from amateur golfers just like you — including some of the speed bumps and challenges they ...

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. They often tell ...

AUGUSTA, Ga. — There are 20 rookies in the field for this week’s 88th Masters Tournament, and if they’re feeling more than the usual amount of nervousness, it might help them to hear how shaky ...