Taking a divot is not essential to a good golf shot. Hitting the ball in the center of the face with a square face is important, and if you take a little turf or not isn’t important. There have been great ball strikers who took big divots and others who didn’t take any. However, an extra large divot or never contacting the turf may be symptoms of a larger problem, check with your local PGA pro and have him check if you are concerned.