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?

Question

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?

In: Physics

Answer 1

Others have explained the divot itself, but I think it’s worth adding that “efficient transfer of energy” doesn’t really matter when they’re not going for maximum distance anyway.