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 ...

Most weekend players tend to hang back at impact, or “dump” the club too early. The culprits: not enough body turn or weight shift on the downswing. Try this: Make a swing, carving out a divot near ...