Learn From Your Divots, Using Divot Doctor Pro - Golf swing mat

by Max Didgiunaitis May 12, 2025

🔧 How to Set It Up

Getting started is simple:

Place the mat on a flat surface (grass, carpet, or turf)
Add a ball (optional), placing it just ahead of the center strike marker.
Take your swing—check the imprint for instant visual feedback.

🏌️♂️ Why It Works

With every swing, the Divot Daddy Pro helps you:

Identify swing path (in-to-out, out-to-in, or straight)
Pinpoint strike accuracy (fat, thin, or clean)
Improve low-point control
Build confidence through repetition and feedback

8 Drills to Improve Your Swing with the Divot Daddy Pro

Integrating drills into your practice will supercharge your progress. Here are eight highly effective drills to help you build a repeatable, powerful swing.

🟢 1. Center Strike Challenge

Goal: Strike the ball before the turf, consistently.
How:

Place a ball at the strike marker.
Take 10 swings, checking that the divot starts just after the ball.
Adjust your setup or weight shift if you’re hitting fat shots.

✅ Tip: Forward divots mean clean, ball-first contact.

🟡 2. Swing Path Control

Goal: Groove a consistent swing direction.
How:

Swing without a ball, watching the divot pattern.
Aim for a straight or in-to-out path.
Track and adjust based on feedback.

✅ Tip: Slicers often swing out-to-in—watch for this pattern.

🔵 3. Low Point Mastery

Goal: Control where your club bottoms out.
How:

Focus on compressing the ball, not scooping.
Practice shifting weight slightly forward.
Watch for divots starting in front of the ball marker.

✅ Tip: Ideal for fixing fat or thin shots.

🔴 4. Gate Drill (Clubface Alignment)

Goal: Keep your clubface square at impact.
How:

Create a “gate” with two tees or coins.
Swing through the gate without hitting the tees.
Use the mat to confirm face and path alignment.

✅ Tip: Pair with video for even more accuracy.

🟠 5. Tempo and Rhythm Training

Goal: Develop a fluid, balanced swing.
How:

Use a slow 3-count (One – Two – Three) swing rhythm.
Ensure clean, centered divots despite the slower tempo.

✅ Tip: Helps eliminate rushed swings and inconsistent contact.

🟣 6. One-Handed Control Drill

Goal: Strengthen your lead arm and improve control.
How:

Take 5–10 light swings with your lead hand only.
Focus on brushing the mat cleanly in the correct direction.

✅ Tip: Builds awareness of how the lead arm controls your arc.

⚫ 7. Shaft Shallowing Drill

Goal: Fix steep swings and “over-the-top” issues.
How:

Place an alignment stick behind you on a 45° angle.
Swing under the stick to shallow your downswing.
Check for shallow, sweeping divots.

✅ Tip: Helps reduce slices and improve compression.

🔵 8. Pre-Shot Routine Practice

Goal: Build a repeatable and confident routine.
How:

Go through your full pre-shot routine.
Hit the ball and analyze your swing pattern.
Repeat to build muscle memory and focus.

✅ Tip: Great for pressure situations and on-course mental prep