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Wooden man here. Two swing thoughts to get to the land of milk and honey - with weight on the left leg and a stiff straight dead left arm - Point shoulder down at the ball. One other tip of yours from the past as the only other thought. Bump that left hip toward the target. BOOM !
And a straight take away (first 18”) toe down a bit.
@IRT67 - That's fantastic, "Wooden Man"!! I'm very glad to know that those two swing keys are performing well for you; excellent job incorporating them into your swing.
Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep on booming it!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: If you've not already done so, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
Tom, While there are a thousand golf instructors on UA-cam, I find your instruction to be the easiest to understand and I have greatly benefitted form consuming your content. You have the gift of distilling complexity into simplicity and giving practical advice that can be taken straight to the course. By far, my favorite channel.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Vincent, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. The way I see it, we can either simply put the already existing natural laws to work and thereby build a powerful, body-friendly, repeatable, low-maintenance motion, or we can twist, morph, torque, contrive, and otherwise mess with the principles of physics and geometry in an effort to better suit some ill-conceived whims, all the while recognizing that at the point of impact those pre-existing laws are going to be the only things that matter to the ball. 😎
By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thanks again for your message and support!
Tom
I started golfing two years ago couldn’t hit it further than the next tee box and I never got off the ground. I found your channel over this last winter and started applying what I learned at the range. I played 18 for the first time this year on Saturday and played the best round I’ve ever played. I hit my 5 iron 180 yards!! It is 100% thanks to your videos and instruction!
That is *OUTSTANDING* - Congratulations on your new personal best!! 💪💪 I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
Thanks so much for your support in sharing your dramatic ball striking improvement, and keep up the fabulous work!!
Tom
PS: If you've not already done so, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
Great video Tom. I recently discovered that if I move my awareness into my shoulders once I’m set up, and keep it there throughout the swing, everything else happens automatically. No swing thoughts required, just shoulder awareness. It’s like my body knows how to swing, I just need to get my thinking mind out of the way and let it happen. It was a bit scary at first (being a control freak and all), but the results speak for themselves. I guess I’m finally starting to ‘trust’ my swing. Thanks so much Tom, you’re a brilliant teacher.
That's perfect, Will, as it is exactly where I want golfers to get to!! If we pre-establish the connections properly in the setup and have a foundational base that facilitates a full centered turn without restriction, then once we've ingrained the correct actions through sequential drilling and repetition we can entrust the motion to the big muscles and allow the arms, wrists, hands, and club to simply go along for the ride and respond accordingly as if on autopilot. The power accumulators - including the proper arm, wrist, and hand action - will then naturally load and fire with no contrived manipulations or precise timing necessary, thereby returning the face to the position pre-established at address. It's called "giving up control to gain control", and it's the formula for consistently blissful ball striking and seemingly effortless power.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! Thanks for your support in sharing your improvement and keep up the fantastic work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, if you've not already done so have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
I’m 77, was a solid 10 back in the day (single digit once but only for a minute) but these last ten years had me struggling to break 90. My “permanent” switch a year ago to keeping my weight on left side plus your lessons have turned my game around, handicap trending downward. So thanks!
That's fantastic to hear! I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!
By the way, I would be remiss if I didn't mention that a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion. Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built.
Have you looked into the comprehensive, sequential learning platform of the online school yet? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
You don't need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing, experience great ball striking, and reclaim - or even exceed - yardages from years past. I hope you'll give the school some thought.
Thanks so much for sharing your improvement over the past year and keep up the great work!!
Tom
Hey Tom, I can’t find the You tube video or it was a KFC Kristy video of a 70’s golfer and some long drives. Can you locate it for me? M a subscription member to your school and your channel!
@@rickegan4096 Hey Rick! it's this video in the golf school - noodle.shop/dashboard/broadcasts/r7FjcO6pp4TIofFnBABwKC-yM
where were you 40 yrs ago...less thinking more production this is amazing
Well, David, I wouldn't have been much help to you then LOL, but better now than another 40 years, right? 😎 Anyway, welcome to "the dark side", where the spoils of "conventional" instruction - chronic inconsistency, physical pain, and endless frustration - yield to the fruits of body-friendly enjoyment of this great game for a lifetime. I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you, and I appreciate your kind wwords in that regard!!
By the way, if you'd really like to make up for lost time and get on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, sequential platform, please consider my online school. It will make for a far more efficient, superior, and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. The school is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
Thanks again for your message. Now, let's get you playing the best golf of _YOUR_ life!
Tom
I’ll say it again and again Tom “you Rock” your instructions are impeccable… many blessings to you and your Family. Fairways and greens ⛳️
I sincerely appreciate that, Christopher, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
Thanks so much for your kind words and ongoing support!!
Tom
PS: Speaking of "rocking", here is a link to my YT guitar channel if you are interested in checking it out: www.youtube.com/@TomsRockinGuitar
When I shot my best round ever (70), I had just read Carl Lohren's book, "One Move to Better Golf." I put the move into play that day, which was starting the swing with the left shoulder. By doing that, I made the shoulder turn you showed, and the results were amazing. I have to keep reminding myself to do it as I've gotten older. One thing that helps is to keep my chin up. This allows my left shoulder to turn freely. If my chin is down, my left shoulder hits it and causes me to sway and I can't make a full turn. I once saw a guy on the range take this to the extreme. Not only did he turn his back to the target, he also turned his head so that he was facing almost backwards. He didn't look at the ball until he was in the downswing. I have to admit that as goofy as it looked, he was striping it.
There is a very good reason why Arnold Palmer's favorite tip was to point the lead shoulder at the ball! And as for turning the head, some measure of head cock is fine as long as the head doesn't move out of the "box" established at address. This in terms of Jack Nicklaus, for example. And there are plenty of others on Tour who do this to some degree.
By the way, with regard to your comment about getting "older", I would be remiss if I didn't mention that a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion. Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built.
Have you looked into the comprehensive, sequential learning platform of the online school yet? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
You don't need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing, experience great ball striking, and reclaim - or even exceed - yardages from years past and perhaps even toy with matching or beating that low round of yesteryear. I hope you'll give the school some thought.
Thanks for your validating remarks!
Tom
After surgery in January my first round of the year was yesterday. I shot 40 on the first 9 because I use Saguto's fundamentals. My second nine suffered at bit because I had some pain on the last 3 holes, but I will take an 85 for the first time out. Listen up folks, this is the way to play golf.
Awesome!! 💪💪
I'm very glad to know that my instruction content for this fantastic swing system is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play so soon after surgery.
Thanks so much for sharing your out-of-the-blocks experience and keep up the great work, but let's not get ahead of ourselves so we can keep it pain-free out there this season!
Tom
What are the main fundamentals you take from him? I am part of his school, but am overwhelmed with all these different swing thoughts etc. My game has been in shambles the past couple months
@@charlieblower365 It is pretty simple. Drop and point your front shoulder at the ball, keep your left arm straight, stay on top of it (do not sway), take your hands and wrists out of the equation, and the rest of your body just follows the big muscles in your shoulders. Simplest swing ever.
@@SagutoGolf Thanks Tom. Like you say, it is crispy critters repeatable no matter how long you have been gone.
Great outcome with your "ultra" senior golfer. I'm not quite as old as your student, but you did give me a reminder to "turn my shoulder!" "Turn back and Through!" As for your singing Tom, that also reminds me of my being paired up with this one older golfer who thinks he can sing and on occasion came out with a audible tune while I'm into my backswing! Good thing I have good focus! :-)
LOL! Here's the thing John: I don't think I can sing; I know that I can't. That's why every guy in my band has a microphone except me.... 😆 (They're also probably concerned about the random stuff that might come out of my mouth during breaks between songs... 😬)
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed the video, and keep those shoulders working!
Tom
I have slowed my swing down a lot especially irons and picked up distance and accuracy thanks to you.thanks
Awesome job, Joseph!! 💪💪
Thanks for sharing your ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
Thanks Tom , I needed something to work on, and I know this will help with the ' inside move ' . Great stuff my friend .
Great! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
Tom
Thank you for great instruction videos. Your no hands video totally improved my golf swing, accuracy and distance. This video will help me as well due to not turning my shoulders far enough! Keep up the great instruction!
Awesome! I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Boyce, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
Thanks so much for sharing your ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom, this really resounds with me. I often lean towards a half/3 qtr swing (worrying about slow takeaway and keeping club face at the right angle) and the downswing varies. Then I go to the range and take a better body turn and long backswing and my ball strike improves.
In fact my "feel" is that a full turn actually slows my whole swing down and stops me slashing down at the ball. I wasn't sure if that feel was real so it's good to see you explain that,so thanks.
In fact the full swing has also helped me to get a better feel for the "sling" motion on the club, which I think a lot of us struggle with?
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Lee!
With regard to the feel you are trying to build in, there are a couple of things at play here: 1) Discovering and dialing in our ideal swing tempo, and 2) Feeling that transition - or the change in direction - so we don't rush our downswing from the top and thereby lose our sequencing (a very common affliction within the amateur golfing realm). Our perfect tempo/rhythm - which is unique to each of us individually - enables us to gather and unload the various components in proper order for seemingly effortless, powerful ball striking bliss. Executing a full shoulder turn is a key component for accomplishing this, since an abbreviated motion lacks both rhythm and a natural stopping point and thereby encourages the "hit" instinct to take over.
By the way, if you'd really like to get on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, sequential platform, please consider my online school. It will make for a far more efficient, superior, and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. The school is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
Thanks for your message!
Tom
The “arms together “ drill has saved my iron shots. Don’t have that hitting it fat or thin swing thought now. Can already see handicap going in the right direction. Love your delivery.
I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you, Jim; excellent job incorporating that arms together key into your swing and putting it into play.
I appreciate you sharing your improvement! Thanks again for your support and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
Great stuff Tom. I also watch Jim Venetos for the weight forward and staying still so no swaying back to front. Keep up the good work
I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you, Craig!!
Indeed, the need for a weight shift in the golf swing is one of the greatest fallacies ever taught, and it has led many an amateur golfer into the vast abyss of chronic inconsistency and frustration. This system certainly allows for some transfer of pressure into the trail side during the takeaway. After all, we are moving the mass of the arms and club backwards during that initial stage of the swing. Some like to sense the dynamic pressure shifts; others prefer the feel of a gradual increasing of weight load into the lead leg from the start. However, in either scenario the key here is that we do not allow our mass - and thereby our swing center and low point - to drift back at any point. In the swing I teach we start with our weight forward (generally 55/45 for the short and mid irons, 60/40 for the longer clubs), gradually add more forward weight load into the transition (70/30), 80/20 halfway down, 90/10 impact, and 95/5 finish. There's no "weight shift"; instead, it's just a gradually increasing load onto the lead side. And the result is a centered, low-maintenance, body-friendly, consistent, and tremendously powerful motion.
Thanks for your message!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom, another great video and lesson, easy to understand and very helpful😊
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Bill, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
Thanks!
Tom
Another outstanding video. You make it sound so simple to understand. Thank you.
My pleasure, Shane, and I'm glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction.
Thanks for your message and support!
Tom
Timeless classic, the arms only player. Lol using these methods are far superior for consistency, especially with a good set up. The turn is key, tempo and timing is amazing. Everything has to be in time, being a musician also helps me have a good swing tempo. I watched a video "Tempo of the tour pros" which show a variety of tempo, however I prefer fast tempo, practice shot before hit to keep everything in line every 6-7 shots right now. Great video about rotation
I appreciate that, Craig, and I'm glad you enjoyed it!
With regard to rhythm, there are two things at play here: 1) Discovering and dialing in our ideal swing tempo, and 2) Feeling that transition - or the change in direction - so we don't rush our downswing from the top and thereby lose our sequencing (a very common affliction within the amateur golfing realm). Our perfect tempo/rhythm - which is unique to each of us individually - thereby enables us to gather and unload the various components in proper order for seemingly effortless, powerful ball striking bliss.
Now, with regard to "timing", one neat feature of this system - and one of the reasons golfers experience such dramatic improvement after transitioning to it - is that it does not rely on precise timing or superhuman hand-eye coordination. Instead, if we pre-establish the connections properly in the setup and have a foundational base that facilitates a full centered turn without restriction, then once we've ingrained the correct actions through sequential drilling and repetition we can entrust the motion to the big muscles and allow the arms, wrists, hands, and club to simply go along for the ride and respond accordingly as if on autopilot. The power accumulators - including the proper arm, wrist, and hand action - will then naturally load and fire with no contrived manipulations or precise timing necessary, thereby returning the face to the position pre-established at address. It's called "giving up control to gain control", and it's the formula for consistently blissful ball striking and seemingly effortless power.
Thanks again for your message!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Amen, Tom, amen. And I’m not even a Christian.
As an older golfer, I always love when you break out the obscure early 80s music references. I am totally here for it! Two-fer today with Cindi Lauper and the Police! Winning!
In my last round, my swing fell apart for a few holes towards the end of the round and it all felt forced. Looking back, I see that I was thinking about my shoulders in the backswing, but my legs in the downswing. Does just thinking about getting the trail shoulder under the chin keep the downswing and strike consistent?
LOL! I'm glad to know that you're enjoying my "lesson and a show" instruction style!!
With regard to your question, it's really a matter of what works best for *_YOU!_* Personally, I prefer that my students and members get to the point where they have one swing trigger that sets the entire motion on autopilot with no need for any mid-swing thoughts.
In more general terms, I do my best to convey multiple “feels” or thoughts throughout the swing wherever possible. We're all different physiologically and psychologically, and something that resonates effectively with one golfer may not necessarily work for another. As such, it is important to understand that the lessons on this channel - while fully aligned with the swing method I teach - address a variety of topics, issues, feels, and/or common flaws/fixes from one episode to the next. They are certainly not intended to be taken as a comprehensive, step-by-step, position-by-position learning platform like the structured curriculum of my online school, which I strongly recommend to anyone who truly wishes to get on the proper path towards owning this swing as it will make for a far more efficient and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through my UA-cam content. The lessons and drills provide the guidelines and set the boundaries, while allowing ample leeway for each individual golfer to infuse and exercise their own uniqueness. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result of the school, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews.
Would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to my formal instruction style.
Tom
@@SagutoGolf I did take the mini course and really appreciate it! I believe it put me on the path, but I've got a ways to go!
Thanks for another great video! Can you do one on a DRILL on how to get the feel of straightening the arms after impact, and follow through in general?
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Here are some videos that may help:
- ua-cam.com/video/EQl-DO79uJk/v-deo.html
- ua-cam.com/video/zw7Rzstq4gY/v-deo.html
- ua-cam.com/video/C2oH3vInVQE/v-deo.html
While there is certainly other content on my channel that address this topic, a better option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom
@@SagutoGolf Thanks!!
Many thanks you weren't kidding. Great advice Barry.😊
I may kid around a bit in the videos, Barry, but I am never kidding when it comes to the delivered instruction!! 😎
Thanks - I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thanks Tom. Another amazing lesson.
Any suggestions on back stretches or tips to really free up the body and torso to get that movement?
Thanks - I'm glad to know that my instruction content is resonating with you!!
I tend to leave the stretching and fitness stuff to the experts in that field. I will say this, however: A significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. _It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion._ Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built.
If you'd really like to get on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, sequential platform, please consider the online school. It will make for a far more efficient, superior, and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. The school is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
You don't need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing, experience great ball striking, and reclaim - or even exceed - yardages from years past. I hope you'll give the school some thought.
Tom
@@SagutoGolf awesome. I’ve been with the school for nearly a year. At 63, my game improved beyond belief, and I dropped at least 10 shots per round. Consistency at the driving range makes me super happy too! Thank you.
I’ll continue working on stretching and strengthening my back and core. Sore back seems to cause fatigue even when I’m trying to follow your directions. Still, better golf even with a sore back.
Thanks again Tom!
Great video Tom you really have helped my game but I'm curious when you hit your irons do you look at the back or front or top of the ball
I'm glad you enjoyed it, Fred!
I personally just look at the top of the ball as I find that helps me to keep my head in place throughout the motion - a very important swing key for consistency. That's me. Some have success focusing on a particular quadrant of the ball or even a specific dimple. Still others do well with concentrating on a spot in front of the ball. You have to figure out what works best for you and your tendencies.
Would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thanks,
Tom
Good video 😊 I am hitting the ball better after watching your video about keeping the hands quiet 😊
I'm glad you enjoyed the video, David, and excellent job putting your swing into "hands free mode"!! 😎
Thanks for sharing your ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
I used to apply this thought with my driver swing. When I think of moving my right shoulder down in the swing I see how my contact , plane and result improve a lot! Now I’m doing it with the iron and applying that Peter Cowen’s Right Shoulder loaded thought and right hand -forearm force applied to the ball, with the shoulder as the trigger. One more thing , I like the Songs parts you use to bring to the golf , since I do the same all the time , they call me the jukebox , that’s because I’ve been a Radio Rock host for more than 25 years!! Jejeje
I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and "lesson and a show" teaching style are resonating with you! 😎
As for applying this to the irons, in the system I teach it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: ua-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/v-deo.html
Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Rock on, Jukebox!
Tom
Great video and advice man ! Brilliant 👏
Thanks! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
Tom
Great lesson. Thank you!
My pleasure! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Hello Tom! My number one goal in golf is to be more consistent. Watching your videos has helped me tremendously and I look forward to your new ones. I no longer have a million swing thoughts like I used to. Thank you, sir!
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Tom, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction!
Thanks for your message and support!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
I stumbled upon your instruction and like the simplified approach. My question is does this apply to hybrids and fairway woods? Do you have a video specifically to flushing hybrids?
Welcome, Chuck - I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
Yes - this also applies to hybrids and fairway woods. In fact, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: ua-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/v-deo.html
Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ This will provide a nice foundational understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag.
Tom
I still remember clearly when I was younger I wasnt that strong and I had to have my elbow more tucked into my body and it looked like young rickie fowler and one day my coach was like you need to fix the takeaway and get you shaft more vertical on the way back. I used to be like a decent short game away from shooting in the 80s. and after changing the takeaway I lost my swing completely and started shooting triple digits (growing older and moving back teeboxes in tournaments didnt help either). My coach also kept beating down saying that I wasnt shallowing it correctly, all the feel he would say was contradicting to what what he was teaching. In the end I had so little confidence that I just stopped playing when covid came around. I wish I had seen this when I was younger and maybe I wouldnt have stopped playing for such a long time... Its so refreshing to see such a more relaxed way of teaching and I wish more golfers can see this video.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I truly hope that you've not given golf up for good!!
I'm so sorry to learn that your "coach" ruined what appeared to be a fundamentally sound motion. How interesting and sad it is that despite all the advances in equipment, technology, golf course grooming, etc. the average golfer still struggles to break 100. Epic failures within the realm of “conventional” instruction, perhaps??? So many misconstrued and/or misguided teachings - such as taking the club straight back, turning the shoulders level while independently lifting the arms, shifting into and torquing against a firm trail side, firing the hips, actively rolling the hands through impact, etc. - have relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of inconsistency and chronic frustration (and chronic back/knee/hip pain as well). I’m doing my best here to clear these up one by one and put an end to this madness….
Since you are here I am assuming you haven't completely gone off the ledge, so how about we rekindle your love for this greatest of games? For a good starting point, here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Let's get you out of that abyss and into the wonderful world of consistently crispy ball striking bliss!! 😎
Tom
@@SagutoGolf yep thanks tom! I think I am a believer that a 5000 dollar equipment can't fix a 5 dollar swing. So I have been working hard and fixing up my short game I am back again and Im shooting low 80s on a good day and perhaps just over 90 on a bad day. I felt like the swing thoughts you mentioned helped my consistency as we approach the season. I do feel like the average golfer doesnt stick to one coach's teaching and kinda gets a bit of everything and makes their swing too complicated (like trying to shallow out from two different swing planes. ) I do actually think improvements in technology have made people worse at golf because they dont "grind out" the correct technique and they might think their doing it correctly but its just the club being very forgiving. Regardless of that keep up the great work👍
This has helped me tremendously
Awesome, Steven!
Thanks so much for validating this lesson with your dramatic improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Got club champs this weekend. Had one of my most shocking rounds on Monday. Been wanting to try make my swing shorter and I think in doing so I have neglected turning my body. So thank you for reminding about this. Take it out on the range later and see what happens 👍
Great! I'm glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice.
Good luck in your club championship!!
Tom
Bottoming-Out Point: At the top of your backswing, note where your lead shoulder & your trailing glute are in relation to the target line. The point on the target line midway between these two points is where your club head will naturally tend to bottom-out.
total brilliance tom, 😇 could you apply your peception to
a concise `dialled transition`and how to get it consistent
please, i`m sure there will be others like me ,eager to get
the saguto method on this component.👍
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it!
With regard to your question, there are two things at play here: 1) Discovering and dialing in our ideal swing tempo, and 2) Feeling that transition - or the change in direction - so we don't rush our downswing from the top and thereby lose our sequencing (a very common affliction within the amateur golfing realm). Our perfect tempo/rhythm - which is unique to each of us individually - thereby enables us to gather and unload the various components in proper order for seemingly effortless, powerful ball striking bliss.
While there are certainly videos on my channel that address this topic, as a "regular" here you know by now that if you truly wish to get on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, sequential platform, then the online school is calling your name. Have you enrolled yet? It will make for a far more efficient, superior, and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. The school is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
I hope you'll give the school some thought, and if already enrolled then please feel free to pose your question in the members community!
Tom
Great tips Tom , wondering what your thoughts are on John Rahms swing. Probably one of the shortest back swings I’ve seen from a tour player , almost looks like there’s barely any rotation there.
Cause he squats 400lbs. Difference animal then amateur golfers
@frankcastle1578 - Thanks, Frank - I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Here's an episode from last year featuring Rahmbo: ua-cam.com/video/z1_FfD-Ol8w/v-deo.html
Beyond that, the key here is get to - but not go beyond - your body's natural stopping point in the backswing where the tilting, turning, and extending motions are complete, the lead arm has crossed the chest 45 degrees, and the wrists are properly set. This is the point where if we were to try to go any further any or all of the following will occur:
1) the lead arm will bend and/or lift
2) the wrists will break down
3) the lead knee will kick inward towards the trail side
4) the lead shoulder will level out and lose its orientation towards the ball
5) weight will shift into the trail side and bring the low point back with it, resulting in inconsistent contact and unpredictable ball flight.
6) you'll "chicken wing" and/or flip through impact
7) pain, discomfort, and/or possible injury
We don't need to try to get to "parallel" with this swing, and fighting your body in an attempt to do so will result in some combination of the above issues. If you execute this swing properly you will have created width and plenty of distance for that club to travel by taking it in deep, and that will enable you to harness the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum".
Tom
PS: Would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom, thank you for taking the time to do that detailed breakdown. As a newer golfer I am experimenting with different things to see what works and what doesn’t for me and the way I’m built , your videos are incredibly helpful to me and have given me a really solid foundation on my golf journey. You are very appreciated.
got any tips for my sons? Your tip on not setting the club too early recently was SUPER helpful to me!
I'm very glad to know that the takeaway tip you referenced is performing well for you!
It depends on your sons' ages, but if they are still living at home with you then my best suggestion is the online school as it is designed to get you and them on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, sequential platform. It will make for a far more efficient, superior, and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. The school is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of folks from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. And if you are all under the same roof, then you can learn together under a single membership.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
Thanks for your message, keep up the great work, and say hi to your boys for me!
Tom
I have all these things 🤣🤣. I think i am also bent over too much. As usual, you make me want to be a better player!!! It's getting warmer up here now. I can finally stretch like in Aruba!!! Thanks Tom!!
LOL! My pleasure, Alan - I appreciate the kind words, and I hope you are nice and loose for the approaching season!!
Tom
Just ran across this video. I live in Michigan and sure enough I lost my swing over the winter. I was taught hands high wrist cocked bring hand down and uncock the wrist. Your concept makes since, but almost afraid to overhaul my swing.
Well, Terry, I suppose you've got a decision to make, but the good news is that it doesn't need to be a painful one that requires too much thought!
The body-friendly, powerful, low-maintenance swing system I teach is rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology, and it is modeled on empirical observations of the game's greatest ball strikers. As such it does not discriminate by age or ability - from kids to seniors and everyone in between, inclusive of the best players in the world. Watch any Tour event on TV and you'll see a significant number of players executing these motions, a fact corroborated by just how many of them have a very centered swing with the lead knee flexing and the trail leg straightening during the backswing, their lead arms on or very close to their tilted shoulder planes, and their hands deep behind their trail shoulder at the top.
Thousands of folks across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result of learning this swing system through my online school, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. Compare and contrast that with the sad reality that despite all the advances in equipment, technology, golf course grooming, etc. the average golfer still struggles to break 100. Epic failures within the realm of “conventional” instruction, perhaps??? So many misconstrued and/or misguided teachings - such as taking the club straight back, turning the shoulders level while independently lifting the arms, shifting into and torquing against a firm trail side, firing the hips, actively rolling the hands through impact, etc. - have relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of inconsistency and chronic frustration (and chronic back/knee/hip pain as well).
Now, if you'd like to get on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, sequential platform, please consider the aforementioned online school. It will make for a far more efficient, superior, and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. The school is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
Let's get you out of that abyss and into the wonderful world of consistently crispy ball striking bliss!!
Tom
That slow backswing feel is something else. I didn’t realize how rushed I was at the top of the backswing.
Nice job!! There are two things at play in this regard: 1) Discovering and dialing in our ideal swing tempo, and 2) Feeling that transition - or the change in direction - so we don't rush our downswing from the top and thereby lose our sequencing (a very common affliction within the amateur golfing realm). Our perfect tempo/rhythm - which is unique to each of us individually - enables us to gather and unload the various components in proper order for seemingly effortless, powerful ball striking bliss.
Thanks for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom you are great but I have an issue. I started using more shoulder turn but it caused me to flair out my trail elbow?? I feel like I have about 20 body parts going about 70 different ways!!
Hi David,
If we pre-establish the connections properly in the setup and have a foundational base that facilitates a full centered turn without restriction, then once we've ingrained the correct actions through sequential drilling and repetition we can entrust the motion to the big muscles and allow the arms, wrists, hands, and club to simply go along for the ride and respond accordingly as if on autopilot. The power accumulators - including the proper arm, wrist, and hand action - will then naturally load and fire with no contrived manipulations or precise timing necessary, thereby returning the face to the position pre-established at address. It's called "giving up control to gain control", and it's the formula for consistently blissful ball striking and seemingly effortless power.
While there are certainly videos on my channel that address this topic, a better option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Let's cut out those 1400 variables that you referenced!! 😎
Tom
1:34-1:37
Gold
Thanks Geoff - I'm glad to know that the referenced segment resonated with you!
Tom
Tom, curious as to what size grips you use? I've made the transition from standard to midsize grips and the difference has been really good - much more centred contact, better compression, zero hooks, baby fades. Have you ever given this issue much attention? Curious to get your thoughts.
I've actually given it quite a bit of attention. In fact, I was using JumboMax Ultralite grips in extra-large for much of 2022 and the first part of 2023. I had wanted to give them a try for a few reasons, including the fact that DeChambeau uses them and we share similar swing philosophies. I personally liked the feel as well as how they helped to keep my hands quiet through the zone.
Now, having said that, I purchased a new set of PXG's in the spring of 2023, and since they don't carry the Jumbo's in-house I went with their largest available grip, which is a midsize. I absolutely love the clubs, and I'm putting the factory grips through the playing test before deciding whether or not to have them regripped. There are no issues with the Jumbos and I still really like the way they feel; that's just where I'm at presently.
The Jumbos are not necessarily for everyone - and my fingers are a bit longer than average - so I routinely tell folks to "try before you buy." However, having a properly sized grip that feels both comfortable and secure is critically important as it is our only connection to the object that is going to deliver us blissful joy or deep anguish, yet it is perhaps also the most overlooked equipment fitting component in golf.
Great question!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf thank you sir. All valid points. I've also adopted a thicker putter grip (gone from standard Odyssey grip to the superstroke 2.0 pistol) which follows the same principles.
I recently purchased the Zx5 irons from srixon, which are great, but was unable to do PXG as in Australia there are no (or very few?) fitting centres. They look like superb products from all accounts.
Which model did you go for in the irons?
Yeah great episode. I need to get back in your on-line training. You changed platform a year or so ago and I needed to do something to stay active. Coming into Spring time in the northeast. let's play some golf!!
Thanks Jim, and the school is ready when you are!
Let's make it a great season!!
Tom
Watching this video made me realize why your the best on here. You constantly stress mechanics and form over timing and shifting non sense.
Keep it crispy Tom, great stuff!
Thanks Joshua - I sincerely appreciate your kind words and support, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction!
Tom
With the Saguto refinement to my swing, with zero warm up in high 50’s with a consistent 2 1/2 - 3 club wind, I shot a miserable 46 on the front. I wasn’t worried though. I dialed in my contact over the winter… it would just be a matter of time. I parred the back 9 with the exception of a ridiculous gust that blew my lay up on a par 5 in the water. Took a 7 on that par five for a 38. Trust the process and it will pay dividends…
Simply awesome playing on the back in extremely difficult conditions!! 💪💪
Excellent job staying the course and trusting your swing after that difficult opening 9; seems to me that you are on the cusp of a very promising season!
Thanks for your support in sharing your experience and keep up the outstanding work!
Tom
I can attest that going from an all arms swing to the extra crispy KFC swing my 7i went from 136 carry to 155 carry and I feel like I am swinging on cruise control. The all arms swing took all of my effort. If I swing that hard now, I'm pushing that 7i out to 168 carry (with an undesired increase in dispersion of course) so 155 on cruise control it is!
I'm very glad to know that The Colonel's "secret recipe" is cooking up some delightfully KFCrispy ball striking - well done!! 💪💪
Yes - it's nice to know the outer limits of our clubs, but for normal situations I'd say a cruise-controlled 6 iron will be just fine for 168... 😎
Thanks for sharing your effortless ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
Tom, your instruction is straightforward and easy to understand. But... although I understand it , I just can't seem to stop hitting at the ball in the downswing. Any recommendations or drills on how to overcome this? It's killing my contact and distance. Thanks.
I understand, Phil. It's so important to feel the transition in order to suppress the "hit" instinct and get the downswing started in the proper sequence, and a brief pause at the top is an excellent way to accomplish that. Here are some lesson videos related to this topic:
- ua-cam.com/video/VtufwVMChHg/v-deo.html
- ua-cam.com/video/oNy1dyEQ2cc/v-deo.html
- ua-cam.com/video/HIBcDxGHjqk/v-deo.html
The Lag Shot training aid I demonstrate can be a very effective tool to help you overcome this and ingrain the correct motion. You can get 15% off Lag Shot using this link - lagshotgolf.com?ref:sagutogolf - and entering discount code SAGUTOGOLF at checkout.
Beyond that, if you'd _really_ like to get on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, sequential platform, please consider my online school. It will make for a far more efficient, superior, and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. The school is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
Tom
I would like to see u talk about ur setup more.. I feel like this is very important start to this swing.
Some of the setup keys are as follows, Zachary: We address the ball stacked shoulders over hips over knees with our weight balanced 50/50. We then simply bump our hips one inch towards the target while keeping everything else in place. This presets a little more weight forward while retaining the stacked relationship. Both feet are flared outward approximately 10-20 degrees, with the knees similarly angled outward. This orientation facilitates a stress-free, flowing motion back and through, resulting in a very body-friendly, consistent, powerful swing.
By the way, based on your comments, if you'd really like to get on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, sequential platform, please consider my online school. That is where you will find the level of specificity you seek, and it will make for a far more efficient, superior, and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. The school is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
Tom
Good stuff. Have to get back in your school. Had to get out because I wasn't doing what you teach and my back started to hurt.
Thanks Bob, and I look forward to seeing you in the school! This time, though, let's take it step-by-step, position-by-position as the school is designed - for the benefit of both your game and your back!!
Tom
Thanks Tom
My pleasure, Ben! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
Tom
Thanks!
Thank you so much, Jim - I sincerely appreciate your support and I am very glad to know that you are enjoying my channel's content!!
Tom
I would say it's very hard to not shift when body starts to engage. For example the guy you showed - he pops up when he is using his body and shifting. Im sure after practicing, he will get a better controlled body, but I really think that's where the all-arm issue comes into play. It keeps the body more still over the ball instead of up/down right/left.
Man.. golf is awesome and difficult lol!
The need for a _weight_ shift in the golf swing is one of the greatest fallacies ever taught, and it has led many an amateur golfer into the vast abyss of chronic inconsistency and frustration. This system certainly allows for some transfer of _pressure_ into the trail side during the takeaway. After all, we are moving the mass of the arms and club backwards during that initial stage of the swing. Some like to sense the dynamic pressure shifts; others prefer the feel of a gradual increasing of weight load into the lead leg from the start. However, in either scenario the key here is that we do not allow our mass - and thereby our swing center and low point - to drift back at any point. In the swing I teach we start with our weight forward (generally 55/45 for the short and mid irons, 60/40 for the longer clubs), gradually add more forward weight load into the transition (70/30), 80/20 halfway down, 90/10 impact, and 95/5 finish. There's no "weight shift"; instead, it's just a gradually increasing load onto the lead side. And the result is a centered, low-maintenance, body-friendly, consistent, and tremendously powerful motion.
Golf is indeed awesome, but it doesn't have to be so difficult!
Tom
Would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
@@SagutoGolf Well I already signed up so I'm part of the Saguto player club lol! I've been trying to keep it simple and my game is improving.
Love this😊
Thanks Scott - I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
Tom
Ty , how do I sign up for your system and guidance:))
Does your weight forward set up for irons also work with wedges?
Absolutely! In fact, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: ua-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/v-deo.html
Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ This will provide a nice foundational understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag.
Tom
Dont forget, weight forward on left foot as well. That keeps me centered over the ball and through the swing! Toms right,it makes a HUGE difference!!
Yep - that's always a given in my instruction, Berry!
Thanks - I appreciate your support and I'm very glad to know that you are benefiting well from my instruction!!
Tom
Hi Tom…would like to see the real ballflight incl a Ball tracer line from a back angle and foremost if you could use more different Clubs in your Videos…thx
I do have a number of videos on this channel where I've used a shot tracer. Here are a few of them:
- ua-cam.com/video/cVggUORbs5I/v-deo.html
- ua-cam.com/video/UnOMjaDl3fE/v-deo.html
- ua-cam.com/video/NthJA6TTZpo/v-deo.html
- ua-cam.com/video/CSAvOMD7m_A/v-deo.html
- ua-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/v-deo.html
- ua-cam.com/video/pQEriWz9hGI/v-deo.html
As for my club of choice, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: ua-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/v-deo.html
Upon learning this swing properly you will be harnessing the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum". This is the reason my students and online school members of all age ranges end up bombing it farther than they ever had previously, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. And here's a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Tom
love it!
Thanks- I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
Tom
Love it!
Thanks again, Steven!!
By the way, since my channel's content seems to be connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom
Tom, your thoughts on Hogan's ball position?
How's about I just offer my thoughts on the topic and then you can do the comparing and contrasting?.... 😎
While this system affords you some leeway, in general once my students and members show some level of proficiency with the swing I suggest that they migrate to a stock ball position that is in the middle of the stance for short irons, two balls inside the lead heel for middle irons, and creeping more forward for the longer clubs - the farthest forward being even with the inside of the lead heel for the driver (with the stance width increasing as we move from shorter to longer clubs). From there they can make incremental tweaks to see how different positions affect impact quality and shot shape.
As for hand position, it remains consistent - even with the inside of your lead thigh - no matter which club you are hitting. Additionally, the lead arm and club shaft should form a straight line from the face-on view, giving your setup a lowercase "y" look.
I hope that helps!
Tom
... Sorry, forgot to ask. You mentioned turning right shoulder back. I struggle getting my left shoulder down into position, but I wonder if you're saying that it works better to "think" we're turning the rear shoulder back? Cheers
What works best all depends on the individual golfer, Lee. This is why I do my best to convey multiple “feels” or thoughts throughout the swing wherever possible. We're all different physiologically and psychologically, and something that resonates effectively with one golfer may not necessarily work for another. However, no matter the variety of suggested feels/thoughts offered for a particular element of the swing, they are all directed at getting different golfers to achieve the desired positions, motions, and results. As you'll notice in my other reply to you, I routinely recommend the online school - saguto.golf - to anyone who truly wishes to experience the joys of consistent, powerful, body-friendly ball striking bliss. The sequential lessons and drills provide the guidelines and set the boundaries, while allowing ample leeway for each individual golfer to infuse and exercise their own uniqueness.
Cheers!
Tom
Hello. Would u be able to make a video about ball placement in driver and irons. Maybe u have a made video already that u can direct me to.
Hi Cal,
While this system affords you some leeway, in general once my students and members show some level of proficiency with the swing I suggest that they migrate to a stock ball position that is in the middle of the stance for short irons, two balls inside the lead heel for middle irons, and creeping more forward for the longer clubs - the farthest forward being even with the inside of the lead heel for the driver (with the stance width increasing as we move from shorter to longer clubs). From there they can make incremental tweaks to see how different positions affect impact quality and shot shape.
As for hand position, it remains consistent - even with the inside of your lead thigh - no matter which club you are hitting. Additionally, the lead arm and club shaft should form a straight line from the face-on view, giving your setup a lowercase "y" look.
While there are certainly videos on my channel that address this topic, a better option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom
Well, you certainly have great shoulder turn. And, a good turn begins with doing the no club swing exercises that you demonstrate. One other great exercise is to stand with your arms by your side with your fleeting pointing out in the direction that your elbows point. Then just simply raise your right arm, just enough to be able to swing back. Flex your arm back as far as you can, as you swing back; and, then then straighten your arm. Stretch your arm behind your back, on the sample that your toes right foot is pointing. Should find that the shoulders turn beyond 90
I'm certainly a proponent of stretches and exercises that can increase range of motion and strengthen the muscles used in the swing, though I do tend to defer to the experts in that realm. Having said that, and as I'm sure I've mentioned previously, a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. _It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion._ Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built.
Thanks for sharing your stretching routine for increasing your shoulder turn!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf Thanks for that, Tom. I started stretching my arm back to help correct my collar bone injury- I broke my clavicle when I was a kid- but, I, also, got the idea for my exercise from Mo Norman's address position. He positioned the club well behind the ball, so I just hold my right arm in the same position, as him, when I do the drill. Obviously, this helps me to swing my arm on the inside and get into a deep position
Damn this video comes at the perfect time
Great! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Martin, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
I'm satisfied with every aspect of my golf game using your teachings. However, I'm having difficulty applying to my driver swing. I consistently hit down or get over the top. Help
It is essentially the same swing with every club, Earl; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: ua-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/v-deo.html Beyond that, if you search the word "drive" on this channel you'll see some related content.
Oftentimes when golfers are hitting everything well except for the driver it can be attributed to one of the following:
1) Their hips are not continuing their lateral slide through impact. This is common with the driver as the wider stance means that the hips have a greater distance to travel. If the hips stop moving laterally towards the target on the downswing then their rotation takes over, inhibiting any further necessary forward weight loading (we should be 80/20 forward halfway down, 90/10 at impact, and 95/5 in the finish), changing the low point and rerouting the club into a steeper angle of attack (AoA). This can produce a variety of undesirable results including fat and thin contact, topped shots and popups, straight pulls, and “banana” slices.
Of great importance is keeping your upper torso/head in place (in other words, not moving towards the target from a face-on view) while the hips execute the lateral slide action. This preserves the swing center and the desired shallow AoA.
2) They are not allowing the length of the club to dictate the backswing path and are getting too steep as a result. The shaft of the driver is considerably longer than the other clubs and thus requires more of an around the body backswing as established by the shaft plane at address. It may "feel" flat as they take it back along the shaft plane for the first few feet, but as long as they maintain the "weight forward, shoulder down, and hands in" components while allowing the club to work around them, it should put them in the proper position at the top so they can attack the ball from the inside. (A good feel for that lead shoulder is "down and in, under the chin".)
3) Many believe - and some even teach - that we must try to "hit up on the ball" with the driver. However, consider that in our stock setup with the driver the hands are even with the inside of the lead thigh (as they are with all clubs when playing a standard shot) and our ball position is even with the inside of the heel of the lead foot. This presets a very slight degree of forward shaft lean with the driver. Beyond that, the ball is behind the zero-point of the swing (which is even with the lead shoulder), meaning that without any contrived manipulations the club will still be on its descent - albeit very close to flat - at impact. So, perhaps with the exception of folks with slower swing speeds - or those Long Drive participants teeing it extra high and hitting maybe 1-2 balls out of 10 onto a 60-yard wide "fairway" - in general the path is still ever so slightly down. In fact, the PGA Tour average with the driver is actually minus (e.g.: downward) 1.5 degrees - nearly level - and it should feel level - but slightly down nonetheless. (Here is an article on Ping’s website addressing this topic - ping.com/en-us/blogs/proving-grounds/optimal-launch-and-spin#:~:text=According%20to%20Trackman%2C%20PGA%20Tour,85%25%20ball%2Dflight%20laws )
Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ This will provide a nice foundational understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag.
Tom
Keep it simple ❤️
That's what I always try to do, Jade!
Thanks - I am glad to know that you are enjoying my videos!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf onya Tom... I've been playing this beautiful awesome game for 36 years from the age of 10. I've worked my way down to a low single figure handicap over my journey. Throughout this time I've seen more tips, training aids and down right fads...
You my good sir are the first one I direct any newcomer to the sport each and every time I'm asked for advice.
Keep on keeping it simple mate and if you're ever in beautiful Tasmania, Australia 🦘🇦🇺 in your life please touch base and I'll show you some amazing courses and people 🙏
What is tempo?
“… think about shoulders and tempo is already taken care of”
Best line ever 😂
Slower, smoother = more swing speed 👍🏻
It works ☝🏻
Classic Saguto
LOL! Thanks Mike - I'm glad you enjoyed it, and I hope things are progressing well for you as the start of the season approaches up there!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf
This was actually timely … I spend the winter in Florida (the Villages) yes, “snowbirds” 😏
… play a pitch & putt (wedges) every day. Tuning that short game for league when I go back up north end of April 👊🏻
Got that Ben Kruper pause.
You generally don’t hear songs from The Police and Cindi Lauper in a golf video. Good stuff
LOL! I suppose there are more than a few things on this channel that one would typically not see/hear in golf instruction videos, Jeffrey........😎
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Tom
The Guru Saguto!
Or how about just "Saguru"?..... 😎
Glad you enjoyed it!
TS
Perfection! The Saguru!
Ball strike sounds incredible
And it feels even better than it sounds, Daniel!
But here's the thing: you can have it too! After all, it's really just physics and geometry, and those laws apply to the entire universe.... 😎
For an excellent starting point please check out my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Let's get you on the path towards consistently crispy ball striking bliss!!
Tom
Might be mistaken but in earlier videos you advocate almost swing your arms almost around your waist. So keeping your arms below your shoulder level. Your hands and arms now look much higher in the backswing. Am I mistaken? Thanks😊
The hands around the waist thing was a "feel", James - directed particularly at those golfers who had ingrained a motion that had them independently lifting their hands and arms while turning their shoulders more level. In actuality that feel will produce a top-of-backswing position that has their lead arms on or very close to their tilted shoulder planes - just like we see with so many Tour players' swings.
In more general terms, I do my best to convey multiple “feels” or thoughts throughout the swing wherever possible. We're all different physiologically and psychologically, and something that resonates effectively with one golfer may not necessarily work for another. As such, it is important to understand that the lessons on this channel - while fully aligned with the swing method I teach - address a variety of topics, issues, feels, and/or common flaws/fixes from one episode to the next. They are certainly not intended to be taken as a comprehensive, step-by-step, position-by-position learning platform like the structured curriculum of my online school, which I strongly recommend to anyone who truly wishes to get on the proper path towards owning this swing as it will make for a far more efficient and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through my UA-cam content. The lessons and drills provide the guidelines and set the boundaries, while allowing ample leeway for each individual golfer to infuse and exercise their own uniqueness. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result of the school, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews.
Would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to my formal instruction style.
Thanks,
Tom
I liked your little Police interlude. That was funny.
LOL! It's a good thought if you really want to "Sting" the ball.
Okay - I'll stop now.....😎
Glad you enjoyed the lesson and a show!
Tom
That looks like me on left Rick Mason
Is it possible to book an in-person lesson?
I appreciate your interest! I had phased out private lessons (both in-person and virtual) awhile back so I could dedicate more time to my online school. I've not yet set a specific date for when I will resume them (it should be fairly soon), but when I do the virtual lessons will be reserved exclusively for my online school members. In-person lessons at my South Carolina location will be open to members and non-members. If you are in my online school please send me a message through the "chat" feature and I will add you to my list to be notified when slots open up. Also, I am presently offering a swing video analysis service to my school members as a means to support their progress in the school.
If you are not in the school yet, then that would be a great starting point as the school is designed to get golfers on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, structured, sequential platform. That is where you will find very detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
Thanks!
Tom
Love your teaching styles in both golf and guitar. I'm also into both golf and guitar. I do notice in golf even when you try to show the poor swings like the arm swing you showed here, you still flush the golf ball. Can here the sound of compression on both the good and bad swings. Your ability to meet the ball with the center of the club takes lots of practice. Like guitar finding a zone while playing don't happen unless you've practiced hours a day for a good amount of time and practice the right things and correctly. Repetition is key to being good at anything. I've got friends who can't understand why they can't compress the ball and hit it square/crispy 😁 I just say come on now, you got to put in the time and reps 1st, then you can complain. 🙃 Not happy with that statement
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Bert, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style in both disciplines are resonating with you!!
Indeed, expectations must be kept in check as they are commensurate with the level of commitment, dedicated practice, and work ethic. You get what you give. With regard to golf, however, I will say, that once this swing system is properly learned and ingrained, it is very much low-maintenance as it is not reliant upon precise timing or superhuman hand-eye coordination.
Thanks again for your message and support, and rock on!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Played yesterday and still struggling to make consistent contact and still in the land of wanting to snap my clubs and quit, oh well 😢
Now, the latter really ought not be an option, so let's step away from the ledge.....😎
If you'd really like to get on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, sequential platform, please consider my online school. It will make for a far more efficient, superior, and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. The school is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
Let's get you out of that abyss and into the wonderful world of consistently crispy ball striking bliss!!
Tom
I’m hitting it a little toey with irons trying this. What causes that?
Hi Matt,
There are various causes of toe hits, with the most common being related to setup (for example, the arms are not hanging down naturally and are in fact reaching away from the body at address) or a downswing path that is coming from the outside and across the ball. Having said that, it's really not possible for me to diagnose the cause of your toe hits without actually seeing your swing, though I would start with the setup prior to diving into any swing interventions.
And while there are certainly videos on my channel that address the topic of downswing path, a better option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom
The voice of an angel 😇
LOL! I appreciate that, but let's not get too carried away - after all, this is just golf....😎
Anyway, I am very glad to know that you are enjoying my videos!!
Tom
👍✅Crispy✅👍
Served here daily, and always 100% fat (shot) free!
Tom
Senior golfer like the swing but I hit a lot of stingers all clubs help
Hi Robert,
A significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. _It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion._ Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built.
If you would really like to get on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, sequential platform, please consider my online school. It will make for a far more efficient, superior, and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. The school is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
Tom
We call the all arms swing the "T-Rex".
LOL! Yes - I have used that same term in some of my other videos LOL!
i love you
LOL! Thank you!
I’m still standing yeah yeah yeah
Turning your shoulders will help you Police your swing 😊
KFC crispy!
Served here daily, and always 100% fat (shot) free! 😎
TS
🤠👍👍👍
Glad you enjoyed it, Leo!!
Day 2 of telling Tom to get pants that fit him
The reverse pivot teacher. Not a very pretty swing has he.
LOL! The need for a weight shift in the golf swing is one of the greatest fallacies ever taught, and it has led many an amateur golfer into the vast abyss of chronic inconsistency and frustration. This system certainly allows for some transfer of pressure into the trail side during the takeaway. After all, we are moving the mass of the arms and club backwards during that initial stage of the swing. Some like to sense the dynamic pressure shifts; others prefer the feel of a gradual increasing of weight load into the lead leg from the start. However, in either scenario the key here is that we do not allow our mass - and thereby our swing center and low point - to drift back at any point. In the swing I teach we start with our weight forward (generally 55/45 for the short and mid irons, 60/40 for the longer clubs), gradually add more forward weight load into the transition (70/30), 80/20 halfway down, 90/10 impact, and 95/5 finish. There's no "weight shift" and thus nothing to "reverse"; instead, it's just a gradually increasing load onto the lead side. And the result is a centered, low-maintenance, body-friendly, consistent, and tremendously powerful motion.
Consider that despite all the advances in equipment, technology, golf course grooming, etc. the average golfer still struggles to break 100. Epic failures within the realm of “conventional” instruction, perhaps??? So many misconstrued and/or misguided teachings - such as taking the club straight back, turning the shoulders level while independently lifting the arms, shifting into and torquing against a firm trail side, firing the hips, actively rolling the hands through impact, etc. - have relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of inconsistency and chronic frustration (and chronic back/knee/hip pain as well). I’m doing my best here to clear these up one by one and put an end to this madness, and based on unsolicited feedback I'd say it's working quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thanks for visiting and best of luck to you in your golfing pursuits.
My new thing when somebody pulls a fart: "Uranus is a gas giant."
Legand ✊🏻🇺🇸🫡
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it!
TS
That was so helpful to understanding tempo and why my slow swings go further. Trouble is when nerves set in - ponds etc it all goes to pot. Thanks for this explanation
I'm glad to know that this video's topic and lesson resonated with you, Denise, and I certainly do understand the challenge! It's definitely not easy to transpose that perfect practice range rhythm to the pressures of play, and then all the more difficult to sustain it over the course of an entire round. There are two things we should always check first before we even think about messing with our swing if we start to leak oil mid-round: 1) Our setup - alignment, grip, connections, ball position, hand position, etc., and 2) our tempo (which has a direct correlation to whether we are truly making a full shoulder turn or are in fact abbreviating it and then rushing down from the top). With regard to the latter, it can be helpful to find a favorite song with a matching rhythm that you can internalize and call upon each time you address the ball.
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews