When golfers use their irons they hit a divot behind the ball wouldn’t it be a more efficient transfer of energy if they did not hit a divot?

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When golfers use their irons they hit a divot behind the ball wouldn’t it be a more efficient transfer of energy if they did not hit a divot?

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It’s not about the energy, it’s about reducing friction between the ball and the earth. That’s why the divots are so narrow

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