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

The divot is on the front side of the ball, after the ball has left already. You comprsss the ball into the turf when you hit it, then you bottom out the club and make a divot