What your DIVOTS can tell you

Learn how to read your divots to understand strike, swing path and shot shape. Natalie Adams shares simple tips for better iron play.

Key Takeaways

• Whether or not you take a divot provides vital information about your ball strike
• For iron shots, a divot after the ball usually indicates good contact
• Divot depth matters – too deep or too shallow can signal swing faults
• Divot direction can reveal swing path and explain shot shape (draw, fade, slice)
• Consistent divot patterns help identify what to focus on in practice
• Learning to “read” your divots can speed up improvement without technical overload

Next time you practise or play, take a moment to look at your divots and use Natalie Adams’ tips to guide your improvement.

Natalie Adams

Natalie is a AA class Level 3 PGA Professional, specialising in coaching, with over 25 years of experience. Based at the Smash Factor Golf Coaching studio in Cheshire, covering the North West of England, the Midlands, and North Wales, Natalie continually strives to develop her wealth of golf and coaching improvement knowledge. It’s not uncommon for Natalie to have clients flying in from across the globe to spend time improving their game, and for those who are unable to have coaching in person, Natalie offers a comprehensive online coaching programme.

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