Golf Lessons San Diego Mike Wydra - Downswing - Proper Divots

NCAA Hall of Fame Coach Mike Wydra explains the counterintuitive truth that for a properly struck draw, the divot should actually point to the left of the target. He demonstrates how a straight or right-pointing divot usually indicates a 'fat' strike. To fix this, he teaches a simple drill using a tee to ensure the club impacts the ground after the ball and follows an inside path.

• A proper divot should occur after the ball is struck, not behind or underneath it.
• For a ball that starts right and hooks (a draw), the divot must point significantly to the left of the target.
• A divot pointing straight at the target or to the right is often an indication of a 'fat' shot.
• Use a tee as a visual marker to practice hitting the ground exclusively in front of the ball's position.
• To achieve a proper strike, the club must feel like it is going 'around to the left' post-impact.

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