GOLF Top 100 Teacher Jim Murphy explains how to still maintain good contact despite hitting your ball from a golf divot.

Remember: go for the root! Utilizing the driving range, bunker, and rough to practice is a solid game plan to improve contact and accuracy with irons, and train yourself to finally take that divot.

Here’s how to improve your divots, which will lead to better iron play. First, focus on starting your downswing from the ground up, with your lower body leading. That’ll keep the club to the ...

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 ...

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