Laying the Sod

Golf slang for taking an excessively large divot when striking the ball, typically indicating poor contact where the club hits well behind the ball. This mishit results in significant turf displacement, reduced distance, and poor ball flight due to loss of energy transfer. Laying the sod often occurs from improper weight transfer, steep swing angles, or hitting behind the ball. Understanding and correcting this swing fault requires proper ball position, weight transfer techniques, and swing plane adjustments. Professional instruction can help golfers develop cleaner contact and eliminate excessive divot-taking.