In this week's episode of How to Hit Every Shot, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Lou Guzzi shares tips for hitting out of divots in the fairway.

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 ...

OK, here is how to hit a golf ball out of a divot. Set up with the ball farther back in your stance, to encourage a steeper attack at impact.

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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Under the Rules of Golf, there are plenty of instances in which a golfer can take free relief, but a golfer cannot take relief if their ball winds up in a divot through the green.

Golfers love to practice. But have you ever wondered how the pattern of your divots on the practice range tee affects the golf course? With every swing of an iron, a divot of turf is usually removed.