Divot

[Grogger]

I've noticed lately that when I strike the ball I start a divot a few inches behind where the lies. I'm under the impression that the divot should start where the ball lies. Is it worth me moving my position so that the ball is an inch or two closer to my rear foot?

 

[One Planer]

I've noticed lately that when I strike the ball I start a divot a few inches behind where the lies. I'm under the impression that the divot should start where the ball lies. Is it worth me moving my position so that the ball is an inch or two closer to my rear foot?

The divot should start in front off the ball my man

Where do you currently position the ball in your stance for the various clubs?

 

[HomerJSimpson]

The divot should start in front off the ball my man

Totally agree. I have been working soo hard at compressing down properly and doing exactly that. Love the sound and the feel when you get it right.

 

[One Planer]

Watch this from about 7 seconds in:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfwHqgseOuw

I know it's a long iron, but look how the club takes the ball first without contacting the grass, then continues down to contact the turf about an inch in front of where the ball was.

 

[Grogger]

The divot should start in front off the ball my man

Where do you currently position the ball in your stance for the various clubs?

With any iron 6 or above I have the ball positioned directly in the middle of my stance. I think the problem may just be a bad swing overall