This New Ridiculously Easy Way to Swing Requires Almost No Practice - What?!
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- Опубліковано 21 тра 2024
- The golf swing has been made too complicated. All you want to feel great ball striking without having to practice all day long like a pro. Enter the simplest golf swing ever. You really can make a simple golf swing and hit the ball far and straight without practicing much. If you can add these "common sense" moves into your golf swing, you're going to see a huge improvement in your golf game.
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I am Tom Saguto, PGA Member and founder of SagutoGolf. Thank you for visiting my channel where you can learn how to play the best golf of your life. Whether you are an expert golfer looking for a quick swing tune-up or a beginner looking to play better. I am here to help you achieve your golfing goals.
My mission as your swing coach is simple, to help you maximize your enjoyment in game of golf. Because, let’s face it, golf is a hard game.
My goal for you is to have the most fun of your life playing golf. You'll be hitting farther, straighter, and playing better golf by watching these videos. What are you waiting for, let's get started! - Спорт
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Tom, I've watched a lot of golf tips on YT and followed a lot of your input over the last 18 months.
I tried your weight forward tip a year ago and started hitting decent shots but my gammy left knee got sore and I started all sorts of swing theories.
Three of your key tips I found really helped me... 1. The weight forward, 2. Trail elbow slightly tucked, and 3. Low hands takeaway.
Trouble is the more YT tips I tried in recent months caused 3 big problems..
Firstly the more tips I added to my "list" meant that the earlier learned tips drop from my mind.
Then I found that my form and confidence on course was nowhere near as good as my practice form. Then I tried so hard to perfect my backswing that I couldn't swing thru properly!
End product is I've fallen apart in recent months and course mentality is killing more, soooo - I'm going back to your basics. (FYI the biggest improvement I get is when I remember to keep my hands "low and in" in the takeaway, somehow I get a better turn and crisper ball strike.?
Keep up the good advice!!
Hi Tom, i follow yr instruction and now i know how to make a divot -( good divot as a pro hit short iron) but sometimes i have a shank shot - still have not figured out why i was shanking ..😂
I found the effortless explosion off the face for 1 day tom and I've lost it, I was high as a kite and now I'm sad i lost it, it was pure and sweet and crispy and easy, thanks for giving me that feeling for that one day
Great video as always! You should make a video on the correct address position with the shaft straight with the lead arm instead of pointing at the belt buckle. Incorrect address and consequently the grip is messing up a lot of people
If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a hundred times: Tom is the best golf coach out there! ⛳️
Thank you again - I sincerely appreciate your kind words and ongoing support!!
Tom
Couldn’t agree more. Easiest swing to implement immediately with much better ball striking!
I keep typing the same thing into the comment box for Tom. #1 I think Tom's approach leads to the fastest improvement of anyone on UA-cam, and it is honestly amazing he offers it to us. #2 We all start thinking too hard and Tom just keeps imploring us to keep it simple and use common sense. Now can we just get back to scoring better and having fun? Thanks again Tom
Indeed, getting the most out of this game we all love is always what this has been about, and I sincerely appreciate your kind words and ongoing support!!
Keep it simple, keep it KFCrispy, keep it fun!!
Tom
Two weeks of watching your videos has done more for me than 2 years of lessons!
I appreciate hearing that, Stevie, 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 support in 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
Living here in MB much year round golf opportunity. Since joining Tom and his training...........SIMPLE/COMMON SENSE approach to the golf swing..............not so many things going on in the head. KISS is the way. Yes I am still having bad days but due to not doing as I know to do and fighting the head game of golf. Always will be a work in progress too.............but at 73 I am able to shoot low 90's and dip into the 80's and happy for it. I know that with the Stack and Tilt thoughts and what Tom has shown here..........Consistent 80's is coming. Gotta stop the 3 putts LOL
It is indeed a great place to be, Jeff!
I'm very glad to know that my instruction content for this fantastic S&T swing system and my teaching style are resonating with you, and I sincerely appreciate your shout out for the online school!!
Thanks for sharing your improvement, keep up the great work, and keep on having fun out there!!
Tom
I also had bought this book back when you first spoke of Stack and Tilt. Obviously you were an excellent student of it. Andy Plummer and Michael Bennett
Broke 100 twice since I started playing last May. Loving the game and you’re the man, Tom.
That is *fantastic!!* I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you, Dakota; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
Thanks so much for sharing your progress 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
Saguto your swing methodology is like a reliable Japanese sedan. Efficient, easy to locate parts, low maintenance, and a lifetime warranty. Whereas many other instructors, who insist upon "shifting your weight", "rerouting the club", "releasing the wrists", and so on, are trying to sell you some limited edition Euro coupe with endless upkeep and bad gas mileage. That's why I drive a Honda and swing stack and tilt, it's just common sense!
LOL! I love that analogy!!
TS
Great video. Non golf comment first: "The Tom Talk" is a first rate presentation delivery. Gifted presenter plus gifted instructor = multiple gifts! Going into the saved library for me and my two kids (ages 25/20) who have dabbled a bit and want to play more. Thank you!
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, John, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching persona are resonating with you to such an extent!!
If you and your kids haven't already worked through it, my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - go.saguto.golf/ - 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
And if y'all 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 I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: 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.
Thank you again for your message and support, and I wish you much enjoyment creating great memories with your kids out on the course!!
Tom
Thank you!!!!!!!!!! Was shooting mid-90s with a bad hook to the left. Watched this video several times this weekend and hit the range on Saturday. No kidding - played a round of golf yesterday and shot 81! You’ve taken so many thoughts out of my head and made it simple.
That is *OUTSTANDING!!* I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
Thanks so much for sharing your dramatic 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
Another great video Tom. Thanks a million.
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
Tom, I wasn't sure if you were the right guy to help with my golf swing, but you managed to reference both The Princess Bride AND Robin Hood: Men in Tights in a teaching video, so clearly you are the most qualified instructor on UA-cam.
With that said, how the heck do you manage to get Stack & Tilt to work for Driver??? I can mostly integrate the concept with irons (shorter the better) but I can't seem to dial in a consistent move with driver.
LOL! Two classics indeed, and obviously a valid qualifier for any PGA instructor.... 😆😆
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 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
Thanks Tom, instant results. I been back playing for a month now after a 5 yr lay off. My ball striking was terrible and it's not something I ever struggled with. But I hit the range yesterday after watching your videos for 3 or 4 days. I took the sway out, weight onto the front leg, straight left arm, tucked right arm. And I hit the ball so well, not only my ball striking was good but I could actually hit the target over and over again. if I played a round, I would of been 15 shots better off, it was just a night and day difference. I'm excited to play golf again and return to single digits , thanks you so much.
Welcome back to this greatest of games, Daniel! I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing! 💪💪
Thanks so much for sharing your ball striking improvement and resulting rekindled enthusiasm, and keep up the fantastic 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
Learning to NOT rotate my hands just got me my new lowest score. I’ve been playing for just shy of 2 years now and this lesson just got me down to shooting an 81! Thank you for all your lessons. The online school has helped me so much.
That is *OUTSTANDING,* Chandler!! 💪💪
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 sharing your improvement through the online school, keep up the fantastic work, and we'll see you soon in the 70's!!
Tom
You are awesome! I appreciate your insight to help me achieve my goals!
Thanks! I appreciate knowing that my channel's instruction content is resonating with you, and I'm thrilled for your improvement!
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
I use Toms common sense, my swing has improved immensely! Had a guy who had played golf for years tell me you need to snap your hands through at contact. I said ok. I take my hands out of my swing.
That's the best way to handle that situation when you know that you reside in the truth. Nod your head, thank them for the advice, keep on doing what you're doing, and take their money at the end of the round.... 😎
You make a lot of sense! I am currently working on setup4impact method where I setup on my impact plane so I just turn back and turn through on one single plane
Thanks - I appreciate that!
It sounds as though you are going about things correctly, so 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
Thanks for everything
My pleasure - I'm very glad to know that my lessons are resonating with you!
Tom
PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will really enjoy 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
Simple yet Powerful! And reproduceable and controllable! And enjoyable!
Yep.....that pretty much sums it up..... 😎
LOL! I'm very glad to know that this lesson performed nicely for you. Thanks for your message 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
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Hey man! First off, amazing content and hands down best golf instructor out there. I will do the mini course.
Would you be able to talk on the phone with me one day. I have questions cause I love your approach to your videos, humor, and teaching. I’m a strength coach going to be launching my own channel and programming in the near future. Any tips would be great on best way to get started with video content and how you stay in your lane so well.
Plus I use your videos for my golf game ha
Tom, I have spent the majority of the winter hitting punch shots to try to incorporate your teachings. As the green grass season approaches, I plan to simply lengthen the swing. Thanks for all of your help.
Nice offseason game plan, Dennis. Thanks for sharing 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” - for a pre-season tune-up: 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
Yet another simplistic approach to playing golf. Hope I can emulate this swing. 👍👍👍🤞🤞
Thanks - I'm glad to know that this lesson resonated with you!
And 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
Tom
Tom, you have a gift to make things simple.. Keep it up brother.. And thank you for your time.. I bet you are helping so many golfers like me...
He's the best and keeps things fun
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, 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!
And 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 - as you surmised - 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, and keep up the great work!!
Tom
Love the new graphics Tom. Great common sense video again. 👍🏻⛳️
Thanks - I'm very glad to know that my instruction content, teaching style, and production quality are resonating with you!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will really enjoy 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
Brilliant. Just brilliant.
Thanks Michael - 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
Once again great video
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
Great!
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it!
TS
Hi Mr Tom ...ànother golden tip from you.
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!
Keep it golden crispy out there! 😎
Tom
Best simpleist coach today. I attribute his teaching to me lowering my hcp. I went from a 20 to a 13.2 this past season n shot my 1st 81 (with 2 7s 🤦🏻♂️). Thx Tom 🙏🙏🙏👊👊👊
That is *OUTSTANDING!!* 💪💪 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 sharing your dramatic improvement and keep up the great 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 I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: 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.
Common sense counter @ 30😮😂 I’ve watched ALL your videos and your mini course and it seriously has helped my game. I’d love to have an in person lesson some time. I’m retired and have nothing to do during our Michigan winters, give me a call😊
Only 30??..... 😆😆
I'm thrilled for your improvement and I appreciate your interest in getting together for a lesson!!
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 and swing video analysis service 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. If you are not in the school yet, that would be a great starting point if you are interested in any form of personal instruction. Beyond that, the school is designed to get you 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 I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: 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 to see you soon in the school and here for a lesson in the not-too-distant future.
Stay warm up there and keep up the great work!
Tom
PS: By the way, if you're retired and have no use for Michigan winters, I do know a very good realtor down here... 😎
Tom, great video.
Thanks Bill - 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
I’m definitely going to try this.
Sounds good, Terry! 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
Absolutely right. I think the most important thing you say and an absolute must do to make it all work is to keep your head perfectly still and in one spot through out the entire swing. ANY movement changes the contact point.
Absolutely, Owen. A guy named Jack Nicklaus said it was his most important swing key, and he had some pretty good success to my understanding....😎
Thanks for your message and support!
Tom
Iv been looking for a swing that worked for me for years, iv finally found it! Always faded the golf ball and keeping that upper arm strait has really helped me keep the clubface closed
Fantastic! 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 sharing your 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
Fantastic!! 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 sharing your 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
Always enjoy your video lessons Tom, very informative yet simple to understand. Once one has this method of swinging firmly down pat, what is the best way to "ramp it up" and gain more acceleration and distance with this swing? What are your thoughts on "speed training" and the best (or worst) ways to achieve more speed (acceleration) and distance?
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Ken, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
With regard to ramping it up, 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 in sequence 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.
Having said that, some of my students have done speed training and achieved favorable results, and I would say that as long as one does not depart from the boundaries of this swing system there is no harm in giving it a shot. However, if you really wish to take your learning - and your game - to the next level and have not yet enrolled, then my best suggestion for getting on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, sequential platform is 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 I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: 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 and keep up the great work!
Tom
I have struggled and struggled; I finally hit the best shots I can hit with crisp contact! Thanks
Best instruction!!!!!
I have watched so many videos, and nothing helped!
Awesome!! 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 so much for sharing your ball striking improvement, keep up the great work, and keep it crispy!! 💪💪
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- you’re right. Makes so much common sense. I must admit that I fall victim to watching other great golfers on other UA-cam channels who focus on shifting the upper torso to the right, “dropping,” and many other things. They make it look easy, and what they say sounds wonderful, so I end up convincing myself that I can emulate them. But finding consistency when golf isn’t the center of your universe is difficult, which is why I love your common sense approach. I find that when I follow your advice and keep my weight forward and just focus on bringing the club back to the same spot every tim I can at least make contact with the ball with much greater consistency. And amazingly, even when I’m not taking a big backswing, I sometimes hit the ball crispy clean. Bottom line- I’m doubling down with the crispy KFC approach; meaning I’m going to focus on keeping my weight forward, my left arm straight, and bringing the club back to the same spot every time. If I can build in some other stuff as I progress, that’ll be great. But in the meantime I’m going to keep my focus on the common sense approach. Thanks, Tom, for all of your great videos and advice. You’re the man! Long live KFC!😊
As I've perhaps mentioned previously with regard to watching videos from different sources, Matt, please be careful in navigating the muddied, overly-complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. It's best to commit to a system - whether it be this body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance method or another - put your blinders on, and stick to it. And if it is the system I teach, then the online school will put you on the fast track and and take your learning - and your game - to the next level. 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.
Let's get you on a steady diet of KFCrispiness!
Tom
🎉🎉🎉 common sense!! What a concept!!!
Who ever knew that those two words can share the a sentence with "golf swing", right Alan??... 😎
Glad you enjoyed it!
TS
Thank you for your instructions. What club should I be using for the drills?
My pleasure, Alex - I'm glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you!
I generally recommend starting with a 7, 8, or 9 iron for these drills - whatever you are most comfortable with.
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 like your sensible approach. I find that when I take time off and come back, I hit well. It's when I start over-thinking is when I can't hit well.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
The golf swing is indeed overly complicated in particular by one part of the human body: the brain and all the swing nonsense and misguided instruction it has been fed. Garbage in, garbage out; and countless golf swings have sadly been trashed as a result. This is not saying that golf is "easy" as it most certainly is anything but. However, the complexities of the swing - both real and perceived - can indeed be greatly simplified and easily repeated if we ingrain the motion through proper drilling and keep our brain out of the way!
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
Great video, as always! I have to disagree that knowing we need to strike the ball first and make a divot after is common sense. I have been paired with SO many beginners who after a bad shot say: "I couldn't get under the ball." They sincerely believe the club is supposed to get under the ball and scoop it. I'm not surprised they think that way because I did too for many years.
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it!
And yes, I do understand what you are saying. That is why I regularly say "ball first - divot", so that through constant repetition it will eventually become common sense to all the scoopers out there.... 😎
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
Another great video. I was watching another S&T video drill using an empty golf ball box about a foot behind the ball to encourage an earlier “set” of the wrists on the backswing. Do you have a video about wrist set? I measure everything I see on UA-cam against your approach to the game. Thanks for your dedication to helping us average golfers!
Glad you enjoyed it! 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. Here are a few lessons on this topic:
- ua-cam.com/video/1FLm67Fn81M/v-deo.html
- ua-cam.com/video/RfH96tUn6ls/v-deo.html
- ua-cam.com/video/Gm_RtSHbH8c/v-deo.html
By the way, with regard to watching different videos from different sources, please be careful in navigating the muddied, overly-complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. That is not a dig against any other teachers out there. It's simply best to commit to a system - whether it be this body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance method or another - put your blinders on, and stick to it. And if the system I teach appeals to you or at the very least stokes your curiosity, 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 for your kind words and support!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf this lengthy reply is more proof that you really care about the game and your students. Thanks again!
Now this was a good video.
Thanks - I appreciate that!
Tom your just AWESOME
Thanks Ken - I really appreciate that!!
Tom
You are an awesome goofball.humorous people make better teachers
LOL! Thanks Joseph - I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and "lesson and a show" teaching style are resonating with you!!
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 lost my way in the past months trying different things and while my scores have improved a lot from more awareness on the course and better strategy, I feel like am hitting the ball worse than when I was shooting in the 140's last summer. I noted during my range trip this weekend I was hitting fat often and was experiencing both unplanned fades, draws, a handful of flat out hooks and even a slice or two. Got home and went back to the divot board and a short iron. Weight forward, hands forward, head locked in space and straight lead arm and instantly the ground strike and face strike is back where it should be, swing path is back to the usual slight in to out.
Sometimes we stray, but we always come back... it's just common sense.
LOL! Yes - indeed it is....
Excellent job figuring it out and making the appropriate common sensical corrections! 😎
TS
Same experience. After a year of fooling around I'm back to stack and tilt
Another great video, I’ve followed you for a few years now and my game is 100% better, unfortunately recently the club face has been wide open at impact. Any idea what I could be doing? Thanks Tom
I'm very glad to learn of your improvement!
If your face angle is square at address but then presenting itself open at impact, then it seems as though there is either a faulty grip and/or some unwanted handsy manipulation occurring somewhere in the motion. 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. Here are a few lessons on this topic:
- ua-cam.com/video/1FLm67Fn81M/v-deo.html
- ua-cam.com/video/RfH96tUn6ls/v-deo.html
- ua-cam.com/video/Gm_RtSHbH8c/v-deo.html
I hope this helps!
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
After watching this video today, I went to the driving range. I hadn't picked up a club in over 3 years. And, I wasn't any good back then! I actually hit the balls pretty well. I can't wait to try again. Thank you for sharing!
FANTASTIC!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing! Thanks so much for sharing your ball striking improvement and enjoyment, and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
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
Your tip regards using the hammer. Made sense to me. Being a joiner it struck a chord. like common sense approach..
I'm very glad to know that the hammer concept resonated with you, James. Thanks for sharing that!
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 connects 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. This is why 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.
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 again for your message and have fun out there!
Tom
After experimenting with a lot of different swing thoughts...back to Tom's simple approach. Controlled and accurate shots, no back pains after 😅
Okay, Mark - are you ready to stop cheating on me now??..... 😎
Seriously, with regard to watching different videos from different sources, please be careful in navigating the muddied, overly-complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. It's best to commit to a system - whether it be this body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance method or another - put your blinders on, and stick to it. And if it is the system I teach, then please strongly consider 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 courses, 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 I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews.
Happy to have you back. Keep up the great work and have fun out there!!
Tom
My ball striking has improved 10 fold since using the stack and tilt
AWESOME!! 💪💪 (Though not at all surprising....😎)
I'm very glad to know that my S&T instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
Thanks so much for sharing your ball striking improvement and keep up the great 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 I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: 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 make it sound soooo simple. As i concentrate o everything i have to do, i tense up. Shoulders, biceps, forarms and hands
The golf swing is indeed overly complicated in particular by one part of the human body, Jeff: the brain and all the swing nonsense and misguided instruction it has been fed. Garbage in, garbage out; and countless golf swings have sadly been trashed as a result. This is not saying that golf is "easy" as it most certainly is anything but. However, the complexities of the swing - both real and perceived - can indeed be greatly simplified, for example as demonstrated here in this "set it and keep it" lesson: ua-cam.com/video/tIf0GO8w0XQ/v-deo.html
Now, 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 I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: 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.
Embrace the system, embrace the process, and you will soon embrace ownership of a well-functioning swing and the resulting ball striking bliss it provides!
Tom
Hi tom it's taedon from Korea it's the best thing ever happened to me that your channel pop up into my algorithm
Looking forward to hit under 100 haha
i wanna join your website membership but having hard time doing it cuz I'm in Korea so could you make a playlist beginner to master class only for your youtube membership
Hi Taedon,
I have thousands of members from all over the globe enrolled in my online school, so your Korea location should have no bearing on that. My FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” provides a good starting point as that is where you will learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
I hope to see you soon in the school so we can get you below 100, then 90, 80........😎
Tom
Young Tom the only Common Sense golf instructor Globally ❤
LOL! I know it's hard to believe that "common sense" and "golf swing" can share the same sentence, but they are assuredly not mutually exclusive!
Young Tom every thing in life is common sense and believe me common sense is not common .❤@@SagutoGolf
man im glad i found u! im a bigger guy and have trouble moving around my body! any advice for that. thanks again
I'm happy to have you on board!
I can answer that with the fact 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. I hope you'll give the school some thought.
Thanks for your message - I'm glad you're enjoying my content!
Tom
Tom played today only 12 hole's tho. Its our winter course . My buddy asked if I'd had lessons 😅 as you said at least 2 Irons less than him into the greens very high shots with a small draw . Wood's excellent as well you could here the " click " every time . Only thing that wasn't sweet was the driver . Any help would be appreciated 🏴👍😁
Thanks for the great progress update, John - well done!!
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 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
@@SagutoGolf thanks Tom I've been through your driver videos and found that I can relate to them I shall hit the practice ground and sort it out 🏴🏌️👍😁
This guy has it.
Thanks James - I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
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
Common sense!! Tom’s the Man!!
LOL! Who knew that "common sense" and "golf swing" are not necessarily mutually exclusive?.....😆
Glad you enjoyed it!
TS
what is one key to not hurting your back with stack and tilt ?? also can you show driver set up and swing for stack and tilt?
It is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences - such as stance width and ball position - 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
The Stack & Tilt swing is a proven body-friendly method. Beyond my own personal experience as a golfer who previously experienced back pain, this is further validated by the fact that a significant percentage of my students and 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, 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 I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: 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
This guy is the best on UA-cam
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Richard, 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 so much for your 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
Hi Tom - I've been recommending you to friends and family. Hoping to drag others out of the golf desert! I'm making some conversions!
What are your thoughts on pre-setting your right knee straight at address with a large percentage of your weight spread evenly on a flat left/front foot? (basically, the position you would be at the top of your backswing)
I sincerely appreciate the ongoing support and referrals, David! We must depopulate the desert!!
Steve Elkington preset his hips and straightened his trail leg in his setup when he was learning this swing...and he even played PGA Tour events doing that! So yes, that can absolutely be done at setup as long as you are mindful to keep your swing center intact as you assume the position.
Tom
@@SagutoGolf Excellent! As always, thanks for the quick response and great information!!
Tom you need a line of Crispy golf shirts and hats! (I do like original recipe too)
LOL! I am in the process of working out an arrangement with a new apparel line for SagutoGolf, Mark, and this will appear on my store page when available: saguto.golf/p/apparel There are currently some knicker options available if you dare to make a crispy statement out there.... 😎
Tom
One video and I went out in the field around my house with my 9 iron and was shocked to see high arching straight arrow shots for decent distance utilizing the straight lead arm and shoulder rotation.
I'm very glad to know that those two elements of this lesson performed well for you right out of the box, Rick; excellent job incorporating them into your swing!
Thanks so much for sharing your experience and positive results!
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/ 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
It’s all self-explanatory once it’s explained!
And now it has been explained, Steve, so going forward it ought to be self-explanatory!..... 😎
TS
Hey Tom, What do you think of Charlie Hoffman's swing?
I like a lot of what Charley has going on in his swing and I was really pulling for him yesterday.
The only issue I have is in the the trail side loading that he has going on in the backswing. I really think that if he kept himself centered or even favored his lead side it would take the strain off of his lower back without sacrificing any of the great power in his move.
Tom
I can't keep my lead arm as straight as yours thus limiting the range of my backswing. This presumably results in a lower swing speed and distance. Is it Ok to bend my arm slightly while still keeping the right elbow tucked in and down close to my side? My turn around the waist is very good.
Hi Ralph,
If your lead arm hangs straight at address, then you should be able to keep it straight for the entirety of the swing. A very slight bend is okay, but the key here is get to - and not go beyond - your body's natural stopping point in the backswing. 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".
By the way, regardless of your age you may be interested to know 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 I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: 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
Love Tom's sound effects...lol
Sound effects? What sound effects?..... 🙄😆😆
Tom, you don’t turn (rotate) your hands, but do you release them? Thanks.
Correct. With regard to this erroneous notion that we need to affect some type of active hand-rolling “release", given the inability of most folks to spend sufficient time at the range to lock in the required exactness of such an action this misguided thought has led countless golfers astray. It's not something that even the vast majority of pros are trying to consciously manufacture during the split second that the clubhead is traveling a distance of approximately 6' from parallel to parallel at speeds in excess of 100 mph. The forearms will naturally "trade places" from pre- to post-impact, but this should not be construed as a contrived move (although many a casual observer has gone down that rabbit hole). There really ought not be any active manipulation of the hands through the zone and attempts to precisely time any such rolling or flipping - which does nothing for swing speed - have relegated many an amateur to the vast abyss of inconsistency and frustration.
Stick with the position-by-position school curriculum. 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.
Tom
Hi Tom-another great video! OK, I have a question. This does make common sense, and I went out today and hit some incredibly good shots employing what I’ve been learning from you. Here’s the thing. When I let my arms hang naturally and keep my left arm straight, and keep the weight on my lead leg and foot about 60/40,, I end up with the club brushing the ground near the inside of my lead foot, which means that I’m placing the ball about 4 inches behind that, which ends up being about in the middle of my stance. Trying to figure out whether there’s something wrong with me and whether I should try harder to move the low point of my swing even further forward. However, that doesn’t feel very natural, and it doesn’t seem to make common sense. It makes more sense to me that I would just let my arms swing naturally, and wherever I can make that divot happen repeatedly and then place the ball about 4 inches behind that. Like I said, I did that today, and I was hitting some really nice strikes. But again, that ended up with the ball near the middle of my stance, not just behind my left ankle. I just watched this video again, and it seems like your ball is also sort of in the middle of your stands. Can you please share your thoughts with me? Should I just leave the ball in the middle of my stance because that’s the way my body is naturally working? I’m hoping you’re going to say “yes, Matt, that’s what you should do,” because again, trying to artificially push the low point of my swing further in front does not feel natural, or comfortable to me, and doesn’t seem to make common sense. Thank you Tom. All of your videos are great, I’ve learned so much from you. Cheers.
Hi Matt,
Without any manipulations the physiological low point of our swing ought to be where our lead hand is closest to the ground while it naturally hangs straight down, thereby placing it even with the shoulder/armpit area. Makes "common sense", right? 😎 As for ball position, we first need to be aware that camera angles can greatly skew the viewer's perspective in this regard. That aside, 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.
Having said that, you are venturing into the realm of detail that is well beyond the scope of this free forum but which you will find readily available on-demand in the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school. Please consider enrolling. I do not think you will be disappointed as it will make for a far more efficient and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. That's where - in addition to focused lessons and drills that take you through the entire motion step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying and resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise as well as all my short game instruction, plus advanced level courses 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 I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: 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
Tom-
Thanks for your thoughtful response.
Your school sounds great and I will probably sign up. My brother already has and loves it. We’ve also talked about making a trek down your way and signing up for a private lesson with you, if that’s a possibility. We enjoy your approach tremendously, including your fun-loving embrace of the game.
Searching for and committed to KFC in Connecticut.
Matt
Did you happen to catch Zalatoris at genesis tourney? Chk out Saturdays broadcast where the show Jason Days change in knee flex n how his hips showed more rotation? Then on the tee he definitely looked stacked n tilted... Just thought you would be interested in showing that to ur followers. C ya Tom
Yes, Gregory - I am absolutely taking notice of these transformations, as was also the case with Tiger after all those back and knee surgeries (several years prior to the car crash). I expect it will continue to happen as others out there are putting their bodies in great peril for no legitimate reason. It's just further validation of the fact that this body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance swing system is rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology, and it is modeled on empirical observations of the game's most prolific ball strikers. As such it does not discriminate by age or ability - from kids to seniors and everyone in between, inclusive of the best golfers in the world.
Thanks for the message and support!
Tom
Sheep follow Good Good, Lions follow Saguto.
Tips on ball placement for each club?
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.
Tom
PS: Have you worked through my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker" yet? go.saguto.golf/ This is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this swing 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
what do you use for irons?
PXG GEN6 0311P irons. AeroTech Steel Fiber shafts in S-flex.
nice looking irons thanks@@SagutoGolf
Tom is an absolute genius best coach out there nuff said 👏🏽 🙌🏽 !!!!!
I'm glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you, and I sincerely appreciate your kind words 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 was watching your vid from a little while ago about not "firing " ghe hips, and you were hitting a few from down the line view and I noticed you back leg was dropped back and inside more than I have ever noticed before.
Is that a new thing? Or have I just never noticed it before?
PS the vid is from 4 weeks ago and it's at the 7:50 mark. Actually even the thumbnail on that vid shows it
That was actually a drill setup. I'm pretty sure I said immediately prior to doing it that I was going to "quiet the hips". It's a drill I'll recommend to a student who has overactive hips and a resulting premature spinout.
So no - that is definitely not my standard setup, although it can be deployed during a round if one senses that their hips are getting away form them.
TS
@SagutoGolf OK. Funny story though. I watched that video before my round on Sunday and actually set up with leg dropped back a bit inside and my accuracy, particularly with short irons and wedges was phenomenal. So, I'll keep doing it.
Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺
How does this go with wedge game and woods?
Hi Riley,
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
@@SagutoGolf thanks Tom, just what I needed too see and hear!
I understand that you do not turn your wrist over had impact but do you make your grip stronger for that move or are you neutral
I personally deploy more of a neutral attachment, James. If left unchecked a strong grip can result in a flip through the zone, so while I do not have a problem if that is a golfer's preference, one ought to remain cognizant of the tendencies. Our impact quality and ball flight are quite adept at telling us if our grip starts leaking too much to the strong side.
TS
@@SagutoGolf Thank you you're the best
Way to make it simple Tom. I guess the first to understand this was Thomas Paine in 1775-76 when he wrote “Common Sense”.
Glad you enjoyed it, Tom, and oh how much easier this game might have been if Mr. Paine was actually referring to the golf swing way back then..... 😆😆
The 30 handicapper giving advice reminded me of my Dad (RIP) who would give me golf swing advice. You need to do this and you need to do that... Until one day I realized something and sed..... "But you stink at golf" I felt bad saying it but it was spot on. He never gave me golf advice again. And trust me he stunk. He would shoot a 116 and then want to "mentor me" LOL But he was just being a good Dad... Which btw he DID NOT stink at.
Whether it is dear old dad, gramps, or a good friend, we need to discern between well-intentioned but unsubstantiated "advice" vs. qualified advice validated by proven performance.
But regardless, at least your dad excelled in what really mattered and you were both able to enjoy those on-course moments nonetheless!
TS
Great stuff!👍 Common sense, keeps it s8mple! Your awesome at instruction for the everyday Joe, the fun golfer; but, still wants to brag a couple of holes!😂😮 Great job, as always & thx!🍻
I sincerely appreciate that, Tommy, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! But here's the thing: This body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance swing system is rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology, and it is modeled on empirical observations of the game's most prolific 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 golfers 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.
Thanks again for your message and support, and keep on bragging out there!! 😎
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
How much difference do you think adding 5 grams of weight to my paradym driver make. 60 gram shaft, stiff. I already ordered a Regular 50 gram shaft. What do you think, Tom?😊
Tom doesn't think in that realm, Jim - he defers to the club fitting professional..... 😎 Seemingly minor changes can make big differences as I learned well a couple of years ago in my fitting session documented here: ua-cam.com/video/xp2c-oYQRVI/v-deo.html
TS
@@SagutoGolf I just suck🤷🤣🤣just shot 80 with 3 double boogers😬
Tom any chance you could do a video on how-to get out of bunkers
Hi John,
Here is one from my archives filmed at the beach....literally: ua-cam.com/video/y6lsY3Pd85I/v-deo.html
Beyond that, the vast majority of my short game content can be found in the online school: saguto.golf
Tom
@@SagutoGolf thanks Tom will try this out 🏴👍😁
Simple golf is the best golf!
Indeed. Eliminate the variables, keep it simple, and keep it crispy!
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
TS
Is it just me, or do have a slightly wider stance than most people recommend? It does make sense to not release the hands, but it also means most of us who have been releasing to keep the face square through the whole swing, as the release is meant to close the face after opening it up in the backswing.
Camera angles can greatly skew a viewer's perspective with regard to both ball position and stance width. My widest stance is with the driver, where the insides of the heels are shoulder-width apart. This is quite standard. The stance gets incrementally narrower as the clubs get shorter.
Rolling the face open in the takeaway and then trying to square it up with the hands introduces variables that must be precisely replicated and perfectly timed from one swing to the next if there is to be any hope of consistency. It also does nothing for power except to reduce it. Here is a lesson video on this topic: ua-cam.com/video/4uxcuKSJUGQ/v-deo.html
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.
While there are certainly other videos on my channel that address this, a better option for you would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Have you worked through it yet? 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
I have tried for years to hit ball first and take a divot. I just can't seem to do it. So now I just hit it.
👍👍
Glad you enjoyed it, Peter!
How does this differ from the stack and tilt swing???
You don’t look like a goose using toms swing
Hi Steve,
It is Stack and Tilt! I am both a PGA Professional and a Certified S&T Instructor. Here is the story of my "conversion": ua-cam.com/video/PM8lNNrMPEk/v-deo.html And here is an episode documenting my week at S&T Instructor Camp in Miami: ua-cam.com/video/m9qdPOzYUWU/v-deo.html
This body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance swing system is rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology, and it is modeled on empirical observations of the game's most prolific 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 golfers 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. So, despite the ridiculous "stigma" attached to S&T by those who either don't understand it or who are otherwise inconvenienced by truth, those indisputable laws of physics and geometry cannot be held back, regardless of whether or not the "forbidden label" is attached to any particular elite player's swing.
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 I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: 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).
Tom
PS: Here is a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Anybody els noticing the guy in the back..😂😂 7:45
I really have no awareness of what's going on behind me while I'm filming, but invariably they seem to re-enact the exact amateur moves that I'm talking about in the episode (and I swear it's all unscripted)!!!....😂😂😂
@@SagutoGolf its just because I’ve watched the video like 5 times..i am starting to notice other things..😂
Hi Tom, I noticed you have your stance pretty wide. Does that not make it hard to get your hips to turn through impact?
We first need to be mindful that camera angles can greatly skew the viewer's perspective. Having said that, the widest stance is with the driver, where the insides of the heels are shoulder-width apart. The stance gets incrementally narrower as the clubs get shorter.
And no, our setup absolutely does not impede - and in fact encourages - the proper hip action. Weight forward 55/45 (up to 60/40 with the longer clubs), both feet flared out approximately 20 degrees with the knees similarly angled outward, arms hanging naturally from the shoulders (except for the driver, for which we push them out an inch or so to encourage more of the around-the-body motion needed for that lengthy shaft), and hands even with the inside of the lead thigh are prescribed setup features of the swing system I teach. This orientation provides for an unrestricted 45 degrees of tilted hip turn, at which point we only need to add another 45 degrees of shoulder turn for a full 90 degrees. The result is a centered, stress-free, flowing motion back and through, and a very body-friendly, consistent, powerful swing.
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 for your question!
Tom
Oh yeah, if I said it once I said it 101 times, Tom Terrific is the bestest coach. "Common Sense".......Like a rope baby!
Thanks - I appreciate your kind words and support!
Keep it simple, keep it common sensical, keep it KFCrispy!!
Tom
As my friend Harry would say, “pay attention, you might learn something.” he was 86
Harry was indeed a wise and common sensical person, Joe!
TS
Is there any other response to the question : why have a shallow back swing (hands below shoulders) when majority of the pros do not, other than: theyre pros so have better timing ?
Actually, David, this body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance swing system is rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology, and it is modeled on empirical observations of the game's most prolific 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. Contrary to what you are saying, watch any Tour event on TV and you'll see a significant number of golfers 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. As for those who take it up higher with a disconnected lifting motion, it took them years and years to hone their craft and get their respective swings dialed in to the extent that they have. That's a testimony to their hard work, determination, and perseverance.
This is by no means a "flat" swing as some might misinterpret it to be. It is a one-plane motion, meaning that there is no independent lifting of the arms and hands as you would see in a two-plane move. In other words, there's no need to "drop it in the slot" if you've already put it there. Instead, by properly maintaining our connections the arms, hands, and club are "elevated" as a result of the tilting, turning, and extending motions while the lead arm crosses the chest 45 degrees and the trail arm folds to 90 degrees. Beyond the repeatability of this motion without the need for precise timing and coordination of variables, by creating depth and swing on a tilted arc we are fully harnessing the tremendous force known as "angular momentum", where physics and geometry collide.
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 I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: 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 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 hope that is a sufficient explanation. If so then here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ If not, well - my job is to inform, not to convince, and as such I thank you for visiting and wish you all the best in your golfing pursuits.
Tom
@@SagutoGolf really interesting thanks for the response. I stand corrected then. Will look out for this on TV. Can already think of a few players who finish their back swing in the slot. This is probably why Ive always had more compression with my half swing. Can't say this will totally stop me trying to emulate McIlroy etc's BS length though . Cheers
Well Tom, I have a dilemma. I now outdrive my golfing buddies thanks to your excellent instruction but how can I tell them the secret?
I want to spread the word on your behalf but not if it leads to me losing again.
I know-I'll tell everyone except my golf buddies. 😂😂
I can appreciate your situation and your desire to practice "cautious charity", David......😆😆
At some point you'll just have to trust that you have enough of a head start that they'll never be able to catch up to you. To help "insulate" you, 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 I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: 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 for the message and support, and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
I am a simple golfer, I see Men In Tights, I like and subscribe.
Love the movie, but you'll likely not see me in them.....😆
Noise effects like the guy from Police Academy!
LOL! I wish. His talents in that regard are other-worldly!!
A possible idea for a video is to show exercises that can strengthen the proper muscles to hit shots farther. @@SagutoGolf
Sweet.... I can see I will be watching this vid about 10 times😂😂😂
That makes the most "common sense" to me.... 😎
Am I the only one that noticed Tom’s new shoes. Finally retired the ‘ol blue ones?
They are Athalonz’ new Mana Mangrove Pro style, Kevin. I absolutely love the feel, the look, and the grip!
If you're ever interested in a pair be sure to use the code SAGUTOGOLF at checkout to claim your discount.
TS
Play more good golf…but not on the range…this instruction gets one back playing golf…not searching for a swing in a range bucket…way more fun
Yes - playing "golf" and not "golf swing" is what enables us to truly appreciate this greatest of games and get the most out of it.
Thanks for your message and ongoing support!
Tom
Voltaire: “Common sense is not so common.”
I start with my weight on my front side, I keep it there on my backswing but for some stupid reason I shift my weight to the right side on the downswing and hit 6 inches behind the ball 😡
Well then, we need to put a stop to that reverse pivot thing right now, David! While there are certainly videos on my channel that address this topic, a better option for you 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 get you out of that abyss and into the wonderful world of consistently crispy ball striking bliss!! 💪💪
Tom
Just about everyone says to put the ball just off the left heel. I notice you put it in the middle of your stance.
Hi Mike,
I'm not sure I agree that it's "just about everyone" LOL....
Anyway, we first need to be aware that camera angles can greatly skew the viewer's perspective on ball position. That aside, 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.
Tom
PS: While there are certainly videos on my channel that address this topic, a better option for you 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
I'm just curious what's your handicap
+11 herbs and spices
Based on statements he has made about his golf journey, sub 10 hcp for sure. I have been following him for at least three years. Tom's strength is teaching how to be consistent with irons through the driver. My game has benefited immensely from his teaching, going from a 30 hcp to a 17.
I really don't get to play enough on a regular basis to bother with maintaining a handicap, plus it wouldn't do me much good as a pro since I'm not eligible for any amateur tournaments at my club. I did get out the other day and was +3 with a rusty short game lol.
TS