Before you continue, know that there have been some great “pickers” like Tom Watson for one. Also not long ago, Tiger said when his swing is at its best, he does not take a divot. As long as you are not scooping or blading the ball, picking is not a bad thing, especially if you play in wet or soft fairways.

Basically all we’d be trying to do is move the bottom of our swing arc forward a touch. Tee the ball up very slightly and place another tee at the same height about 1/2” in front of of the ball. Practice hitting the ball first and then the tee in front. That will give you the feeling your looking for.

I struggle a lot as well usually hit the ball dead center but I'll always top it practice swings are my favorite for confidence and reminder for how to swing the club. For my practice swing I pretty much go slower than most people, like slow-mo swing for practice

How are your shots working out when you don't take a divot? Do you get stopping power on the greens? If the shape and performance of the shot is good, why are you trying to change so that you take a divot? Is there a reason that you believe doing so will improve your shots or their performance? If not, I would not change a thing unless working with a professional indicates one.

I am definitely no golf expert. Is there a reason you are trying to take a divot? Will it help your outcome of the shot?
That famous YouTube clip of Tiger Woods and Scottie Scheffler comes to mind. Tiger was saying he doesn’t take a divot when he is “flushing” his iron shots. Again, not an expert, but perhaps it is not necessary to take a divot to have a positive outcome.
Keep up the good practice and keep it in play.
All the best.

I seam to be the same. if im striking the ball well Im picking it clean / just cutting the grass.

You have to imagine the club hits the ground AFTER it hits the ball. You MUST hit down on the back of the ball with a slightly descending blow, you're not sweeping the ground with a broom. There are many things I'd recommend you try, but I'll tread lightly since I haven't seen your swing. Find a local pro that can play a little, they seem to understand the move through the ball better than most.

*** You can be a very good player being a picker of the ball, taking light divots, or very small divots!

Sounds like you have a very shallow angle of attack.Think of hitting the ball first, then the turf.Have someone record your swing, so you can see what's actually going on.

If you're happy with your ball striking, I wouldn't change too much.

Not taking a divot isn't the worst thing.....

Taking a divot is over-rated.
Putting it back properly is the key.

Was having same problem. Also was loosing yardage. Went to see one of the local pros where I play. It was ball position for me. Hitting it straighter, small divots and picked up some lost yardage. Had been a picker since I started playing in 1985. Bottom line, see a teaching pro. Worth the time and effort. Am firm believer that you are never to old to take lessons or refine your game.

Another thought on divots: We play near Dallas, Texas and the black soil is more like clay in many areas. You take a deep divot and you can feel it in your wrists! Last week we played TPC Scottsdale's Stadium Course. Wow, the fairways had sand just underneath the turf and we all were surprised by our deep divots. So, my point is: different fairways are constructed in various ways. Most of today's newer courses are first bedded with lots of sand before the turf goes in. Not so much with some older, municipal courses where this technology was too expensive or not available. Bottom Line: Know your turf tendencies and adjust your divot accordingly! We've all seen the one foot divots flying forward from PGA players on television. However, this might not be realistic at your particular course.