Looking forward to this video as yet one more way to ruin my life. Your S&T method and lessons have made such a tremendous difference in my game that I went from almost quitting the game to spending all my time on the range or on the course. I am 76 years young and went from shooting in the mid 90s to low to mid 80s after about 2 months on my home course. Amazing! However, my wife complains that all I think about, talk about, and do now is golf. Even the dog is pissed.
that's so awesome! I'm teaching my dad to golf with the snt and he's 65, lots of time to improve! ps, my dog get's the most upset too, I have to leave him inside or he barks at me!
When I heard Tom say put weight on your front foot I said to myself, "What is this hippie talking bout?" But I still gave it a try. It works!! I've been blasting the hell out of my 5 wood! Haven't tried the 3 wood on the course yet. I also so his video on swinging around the body. I tried that too and I've added 20 yards to every club! I still come over the top a little. Just can't shake that habit yet, but at this point who cares. It goes straight with a little draw & I'm flirting with breaking 80 now. THANK YOU TOM!!!!!! KEEP THE VIDEOS COMING BRO!!!!
Thanks for your kind words, Frank!! I'm very glad to learn of your success through this instruction, but more importantly I am THRILLED to know how much you are now enjoying yourself!! THAT is what this channel and my online school are really all about!! Thanks for sharing, and keep up the great work!! "The Hippie" 😆😆
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Craig, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating well with you!! Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: Have you considered the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school? 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 from setup to finish. Additionally, you'll have access to all my short game content (putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play), advanced level content, diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of folks across the globe 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.
One of the greatest golf videos on the net. I think if one can hit a 3 wood off the deck cleanly then most likely their contact is solid through their bag. IMHO MH
Awesome!! 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 improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: Since you're liking my channel's content, I thought you might also enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can 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/
This lesson was pure gold to me, Tom. Shifting my weight slightly left at address and swinging "through the middle of the back" were the two critical things that I took the range and I experienced a drastic improvement in my ball striking in just a few minutes. I used the "weight forward" setup for my long irons and it worked beautifully for those clubs, too. Thanks so much!
That's fabulous, Tim! Great job incorporating this lesson into your swing so quickly; I look forward to hearing about how it goes when you take it out onto the course! Thanks very much for sharing!! Tom
This and a few other people's fairway wood video helped a lot!! I tested a 3 wood shot off the deck yesterday, I had not done it in awhile and topped it. Your video showed me why. Today I went to the range and kept my weight on the left side, kept the ball a little closer to center, made a shallow swing around my body back down (instead of a vertical takeaway with steep downswing, then started the downswing slower and focused on trying to hit down on it slightly to scrape the grass an inch in front of the ball. It worked IMMEDIATELY! I hit several very far and straight, no topping at all. It was easy with proper setup and swing plane.
Awesome, @DJ-Flights! Great job incorporating this lesson into your swing. Sounds like you're on the proper track with your 3 wood now!! Thanks for sharing your success with this! Tom
Love the Payne Stewart look Bro.. Your point the left shoulder at the ball video has made a huge difference in my game.. only hit one bucket then played with my buddy that always out drove me and he was away on 7 out of 9 drives.. We play on a true links course so you just can’t grip and rip on every par 4 and 5.. My biggest problem is adjusting to my new distances.. Great problem to have.. Thanks Bro you have changed my golf game forever 👍👍✌️
That’s fantastic, Johnny - I bet your friend didn’t know what hit him!!! About that distance thing - yeah, you’ll eventually get used to it ...😂😂😂 Thanks for sharing your success and keep up the great work!! Cheers, Tom PS: If you really like the Payne Stewart look, then feel free to visit my good friends at golfknickers.com!
@@SagutoGolf Tom I am hitting the ball farther and way more crispy 🍗 at 58 than I have in my life.. I played in High school but hung my clubs up for 20 years because I had kids.. Only played about 5 times during that time when Daddy would invite my 2 brothers and I to play in a 4 man best ball.. but I missed the game.. been playing since 2012 wondering every round why I never got any better.. You changed my game forever and I will always be thankful to You for that.. If I could ask one favor,, could you teach me how to swing like Freddy Couples??😂 I will wear knickers when I get into a single digit handicap but then again Daddy always said if you can’t out play em out Dress em.. in all seriousness thank You very much Tom👍✌️
My pleasure, Janice - I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope the drill contained therein performs well when you put it into practice! 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 newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless 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 - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Hey Tom, I was hitting 3w today on the range. I was killing it. I was coming in shallow but I found it was important to keep my left side and head from swaying. Keep those lessons coming!!!!
Your teaching style (though not the technique) reminds me of the early Wally Armstrong instructional videos. A lot of energy, clear explanations & good use of analogies & readily available training aids.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Kent, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! Thanks so much for sharing your ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can 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/
Just watched another method by another coach: talks about a right leaning spine tilt, weight shift beginning with loading right foot and then left, sweeping being a major error using fairway woods. In other words, almost the opposite of what is presented here. I’ve used Tom’s method with much better results and consistency. Funny how PGA coaches are not only not on the same page, they’re reading from different books. For the ameteaur, all you can do is grind it out on the range and course and choose what works for you-but again, this has worked better for me than the weight shift methods of other youtube coaches.
Sadly, Douglas, many misconstrued or misguided teachings of "conventional" instruction - such as shifting weight back and forth, lifting the club, turning into a firm trail side, actively roll the hands through impact, etc. - have relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of chronic frustration. We're doing our best to clear these up one by one and put an end to this madness, and I'm very glad to know that the instruction here is resonating well with you!! By the way, have you considered enrolling in the SagutoGolf online school? For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing, the short game, and much more. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm regularly adding new content. This will really put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion. There's even a members' forum where you can ask me specific swing-related questions, interact with others in the SagutoGolf community, and suggest new content ideas. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. I hope to see you there!! Tom
I am 69 years old and I just want to say Tom is the craziest instructor I have ever seen BUT laying aside his personality---which I really like--- this nut has me playing the best golf of my life! I shot a 74 at a tournament and had 2 double bogies and 2 bogies in the round. I have been playing golf for 20 years and never hit the ball as far as I hit it now. My 7 iron is 165 t0 170 yards and 30 yards farther than when I was 50! I just wish everyone except the guys I play with could learn from this guy! THANK YOU Tom, because of you, I am relieving these old coots of all their cash! LOL
That is *AWESOME* ,Tom Jenn! I am thrilled to learn of your success and I truly appreciate you sharing it here!! All I ask in return is this: After you've had enough fun accumulating all that cash from the old coots, *_PLEASE_* - send them my way so we can level the playing field just a little! Besides, you've got a great head start on them so chances are they'll never catch you!! Thanks again for your kind words and support, and keep up the great work! Tom
@@SagutoGolf Thanks Tom. I am going to start sharing you UA-cam on Facebook as much as I hate to. THIS method is so easy and though it may be Stack and Tilt,, you explain it a LOT better than than the hundreds of dollars video they put out! Thanks again and may all your babies be born to a rich Daddy!
LOL - I thought I felt a little twitch in my Carnac hat the other day, funkster007! Must have been you. Maybe that's why it kept falling off my head?...😆 I'm glad to know that this was a timely tip for you. I hope it helped!! Tom
Hold your golf swing accountable and get a lesson from Tom on Zoom. His videos give you all the general lessons but once he sees your swing he can give your swing focus areas to practice with a purpose. Thanks again for the lesson Tom, I’ve been drilling the lesson and can’t wait to show what I’ve done already.
@@SagutoGolf I can no longer feel comfortable with my old back and lift motion. That alone was worth the lesson. I am so stubborn to make changes but I see now this is a must. So much more to learn in future lessons! Thanks Tom!
Great stuff Tom, after your lesson I have been hitting driver with weight forward drill and as long as I back swing slow and keep weight forward I seem to be able to swing as hard as I want and the bloody thing stays fairly straight! That aside, those trousers are amazing!
Tom, Great lesson. Season finally just starting here in MN. Weight forward, stacked position with head not bobing and weaving like some middleweight champion, and hands back. An additional great hint I picked up from you on your lessons is trail shoulder back in throwing position at the top. I find this for me automatically keeps lead arm straight at top of backswing plus added bonus of more length and pop.
Yes, Tom - trail shoulder retraction as we get to the top is one of the power accumulators of the swing, and it will definitely help keep your radius intact! Have fun out there!! TS
you are a WIZ.. i am left handed and never played golf... now learning to play handicapped and killing it at the range, your videos are amazing i am learning and loving this sport. must say you have ver unorthodox ways of teaching ..it WORKS!
Great video, i was struggling with contact and have about 100MPH club head speed with 3W. Started taking the club more around my body like Hogan. Went from 220 yard carry to 240-250. Keep up the good work.
Ah yes - the joy of harnessing the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum", where physics and geometry collide. Nice job, Kyle!! Tom PS: If you've not already joined, 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 from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level courses on shot shaping, power and distance, and much more. Thousands of folks across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Tom Tom Tom... The way you teach is just phenomenal. You made golf fun for me again. I am 56 yrs old with chronic arthritis. Using your tips n methods I am steady in the mid 80's again. You have knocked 10 strokes off my score card in just 60 days. My friends have asked me wtf did I do. I told them it's Saguto Golf that gets the credit. Ty so much for bringing my love of the game back to me.
I just got my favorite go to for any time I wanna swing clean. Keeping my arms out in front of me. It keeps that nice wide arc and really loads up my front leg. Set my rogue to 8 degrees too and man oh man.
Thanks - I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! Well, all things being equal there's more clubhead speed because of the longer shaft, and since Momentum = Mass x Velocity it would therefore suggest that momentum increases with shaft length (note that I did not say "club length" because this would not apply to single-length irons). Having said all that, why does it really matter? 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 So as long as you are properly executing the motion and your swing rhythm is good, "momentum" is simply something that happens naturally and nothing that we need to think about. By the way, 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
That's *AWESOME,* Gary - Congratulations on your first ACE!!! I'm very glad to know that your game is benefitting from my channel's lesson content. Thanks for sharing your success and keep up the great work!! Tom
Hi Tom. Another great video. Just starting the weight forward swing, but feel cramped when I swing. Guess I'm doing something wrong. Keep up the great work. One of your many fans Down Under.
Hi Ian, The are some very important setup keys and motion elements that will really free things up for you. Let's start with my FREE mini-course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ Beyond that, there are several members of my online school who reside Down Under. Perhaps you'll give that a look as well? Thousands of folks across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - 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 Cheers! Tom
Coach Tom You are helping me so much I’m a middle age x flipper x poop scooper something finally broke thru like and you said if I can get the hands up don’t shoot behind the right shoulder and let gravity to the work just yank it thru wow your good thanks coach Tom 🏌️Marty Shaffer Yorba Linda California 💥
I like how you don't edit out all of your less than crispy shots. I'm going to try to really stick to your teachings for a while and see how it goes. I keep having this problem lately where I hit it out on the toe even when I really, really don't feel like it's going to happen. Very frustrating. Thanks for all your great videos! I'll dedicate myself and keep at it because I always tell people who don't play, 'once you learn how to obliterate a golf ball and you have time to take your phone out and check for text messages before it lands, you will get addicted to getting better'. I just can't help myself because I can see a great golf game hidden in there that pops out more and more regularly. I just have certain aggravating things that are killing it. Hopefully sagutogolf will help me get there!
Thanks for the kind words, Oliver - I'm glad you are enjoying my channel's instruction content! There are various causes of toe hits, with the most common being related to setup (for example, the arms are not hanging down naturally and are in fact slightly reaching away from the body at address) or a downswing path that is coming from the outside and across the ball, oftentimes due to insufficient lateral hip slide. I hope you will consider enrolling in the SagutoGolf online school as that is where the best opportunity for learning this swing resides. So many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing, the short game, and much more. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm regularly adding new content. This will really put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion. There's even a members' forum where you can ask me specific swing-related questions, interact with others in the SagutoGolf community, and suggest new content ideas, plus you'll also have access to all exclusive UA-cam paid channel members-only content at no additional charge. Here's a link if you'd like more info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. Cheers! Tom
Caught one of your videos the other day and picked up on your lesson. Had to be one of the best tips ever received and added to my swing. Thx for that 🙏🏽. You have a wonder type of energy when presenting your stuff. Great work. 🍻
Nikhil - I truly appreciate your kind words and I am very glad the instruction on my channel has benefited your game!! Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work!! Tom
So I've been watching your videos and I'm very impressed. I've been doing stacking till for a couple years but with no real coaching just kind of learning I'm alone. This year however I'm struggling with it mostly inconsistent. When I do it right I hit the ball great but I'm not sure that I'm doing everything correctly so I might go ahead and sign up for a lesson from you online. So you can maybe look at my swing let me know what I am doing wrong
Sounds like a good plan, Alex! The V1 Swing Video Analysis is an effective and inexpensive service that I highly recommend to everyone in the online school. I liken it to bringing your swing into the shop for a tune-up or minor repair. Scheduling one on a quarterly basis for preventive maintenance will do wonders for keeping things humming along nicely, and it's also a great tool for pinpointing and resolving any issues that arise. The process involves downloading the free V1 app and then submitting two videos to me through the app - one down-the-line (captured from your stance line, not the target line) and the other face-on. You'll find more information about the V1 Analysis halfway down this page on the Saguto.Golf site. With regard to the school itself, so many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. As an enrolled member you'll enjoy: - Unlimited access to comprehensive members-only systems for the full swing. - Short game courses: Chipping, Pitching, Bunker play, Putting. - Simplified, succinct, step-by-step lessons and drills designed to put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion. - Detailed troubleshooting diagnostic videos and fixes for a variety of common swing issues. - Power & Distance course. - Shot-Shaping Grid course. - Ball Flight Fixes course. - Indoor Training Program. - A Members' Forum where you can ask specific swing-related questions, interact with others in the SagutoGolf community, and suggest new content ideas. - Access to all exclusive paid UA-cam channel members-only content at no additional charge. - Discounted rate on my V1 Swing Video Analysis service. - Ongoing additions of new content. All that and more for just $10 US/ month or $99/year. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. I hope to see you in the school soon, and I look forward to doing your first V1 Analysis! Tom
i want to say thank you first and foremost your video on back swing with making sure the head is out in front of hands and then looping back to hit from the bottom worked wonders on my driver . I was constantly slicing until i did this . Thank you thank you thank you Ninja master ! lol now when i was placing the weight over the left leg i was not shifting my hips 1 inch forward i just put more weight on my left leg . is that ok or should it just be shifted ? i also moved my right leg closer to shorten my stance im almost shoulder with apart fyi i have a very large shoulder with compared to arms . Im 5ft 6 with a 54 inch chest . i just started to put your videos to work today . Fyi i hit the driver into the trees at the back of the range 250 yards i could use more off the grass contact with ball positioning videos with different clubs . Thanks again
Vern - You can accomplish the weight forward in different ways, but whichever way you do it should be supportive of keeping the weight on the front side throughout the swing. Pushing the hips forward at address is one of the ways the Stack & Tilt book suggests for accomplishing this. Charlie Wi - a PGA Tour pro who is and excellent model for the S&T swing goes about it differently. He prefers to feel that his trail hip is higher than his lead hip; this pushes the weight forward as well while also presetting the hips on the steeper downward angle that is a component of this swing. Nice job bombing the driver!! Please see my reply to your other comment as I think my online school can help you quite a bit towards properly building this swing! Thanks, TS
Hi Tom, great videos !!! I would like to hear more from the guy that lives in the woods !!! I seem to hit the ball better when I hit a fade for some reason. Do the stack and tilt principles still apply to us who hit a fade , weight on the front foot, arms not up but around and so forth ? I can’t hit a draw to save my LIFE !!! Your advice would be greatly appreciated.
Hi Don - I'm glad you're enjoying the videos! Have you watched my recent episode on hitting the power fade using the S&T swing? Here's the link: ua-cam.com/video/UnOMjaDl3fE/v-deo.html By the way, have you checked out my online school yet? It's just $10 US/month or $99 US/year to really learn and own this swing, and it just might even help you learn how to hit that nice baby draw!. Here's the link if you'd like to learn more: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga Cheers! Tom
Awesome viseo again Tom. Hey, I was wondering if you can do a video on tempo or timing of the swing. I notice i catch myself being too quick at times. I
Hey Ron - I'm glad you enjoyed the video! I'm doing another Subscriber's Choice episode next week. Here's the link if you'd like to post your suggestion there: ua-cam.com/users/postUgxLC4Ne_vDFVVqyI9Z4AaABCQ Thanks!! Tom
kitinghans - I'm glad you enjoyed the video!! Your best bet for getting on the fast track towards owning this swing would be to enroll in the SagutoGolf online school. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only learning system for the full swing and much more. This greatly simplifies the process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm constantly adding new content. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. This will definitely give you all you need to achieve that nice in-to-out path! Thanks! Tom
For a next episode I'd love to see a simple thought sequence / pre-flight checlist for all these great tips you have been sharing. Ideally a mnemonic .
Xavier - I appreciate your suggestion! Ideally, the best way to go about this in an organized manner is to enroll in the SagutoGolf online school. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only learning system for the entire swing and much more. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm constantly adding new content. Here's a link if you'd like additional info in case you are interested: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. Thanks! Tom
I took this to the course today and smashed my fairway wood 230 yards to the fringe of the green, there was a four ball putting out on the green and they span around glaring at me! I instantly knew what they were thinking, I nodded at them, yes folks you're right...I did watch the SagutoGolf how to rip your fairway woods video this morning!
😆😆😆 Oopsie... I do believe I neglected to include the "Hazards of Insane Extra Distance" disclaimer and warning verbiage with this lesson... Apologies to the group in front, Chris!! It's a good thing this was only shortly after viewing the video. Clearly had you had a little time to practice it you would have hit through or even over them! Great job implementing this so quickly, and thanks for the laugh!! Tom
@@joegarza1835 Certainly an unusual one, as i usually top 50% of my Fairways! It helped me birdie 2 of the 3 par 5s, (the other one was a 4 putt 8, but we don't need to dwell upon that!).
Chris Jennings Lol. I’ve been seriously thinking of buying this guys online instructions. He seems to keep it simple but effective. I’m still trying to constantly break 100. I’m on the verge of doing it several times just from his videos but I know I can do low 90’s with his online instructions. Hit them long and far Chris.
@@joegarza1835 It's a long road & I was in your position 2 years ago, i'm now off 18, and shoot mid 80s - low 90s (but it really should be about 14 but my putting is atrocious!). Good luck with the journey Joe, if you put the effort in you absolutely will get there.
You're cool. I like your style. You explain things in a way that I understand. Was Ben Hogan a stack and tilt player? And what are the other styles called?
Actually, John, between you and me the hat is really a prop as it provides a fabulous visual for the tremendous speed and power generated by this swing!! 😆 Tom
Like most golfers - even those at the highest levels of the game - I have nuances that I try to resolve, but bottom line is that it performs well for me consistently, provides a predictable ball flight, and is easy on the body.
Hi Fabio, 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 driving range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: ua-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/v-deo.html This is indeed a very body-friendly motion as supported by 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, structured, 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 from setup to finish. Thousands of folks across the globe and spanning all age ranges and talent levels 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. And here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ Tom
I'm amazed you're able to have an entire driving range all to yourself. When I visit the driving range, I have to share the pasture with the other cows. 🤔
I know it's probably impossible to do by yourself, but I'd really like to see how you address the ball from your point of view. Maybe a GoPro on your head? Haha.
I hope not! The weight forward component along with the proper combination of tilting, turning, and extending are supposed to maintain the swing center and keep the head relatively still. TS
I've never heard you explain the weight shift as you did here..is this the same advice for all clubs (weight forward with your shift explanation) on all clubs? Thanks
Gayle - Yes and YES! The swing is virtually the same through the entire bag aside from some minor setup adjustments from shorter clubs to longer ones. And this brings up a very important key as we get to the woods and the driver: since the ball position is more forward for these clubs, we need to ensure that the lateral movement of the hips towards the target continues through the entirety of the downswing in order to keep the club on the proper in to out path. It's no different for shorter clubs; it's just that it's easier to execute with those because the ball position is a bit further back. A couple of suggestions if you'd really like to get on the fast track towards learning and owning this swing: 1) Please consider enrolling in the SagutoGolf online school. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing (including the finer points and feels), the short game, and much more. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm constantly adding new content. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. 2) For a very useful supplement to the online school, consider purchasing a copy of the Stack & Tilt book by Mike Bennett and Andy Plummer. It will serve you well as a textbook reference guide for the swing and will be highly supportive of what you will learn in my online school as well as here on this channel. Thanks! Tom
@@SagutoGolf Thanks Tom..great info as always! I am considering joining your monthly service..I'm playing very little golf now in Arizona..COVID and 106 degrees plus each day. Have converted dining room into a golf simulation room ..putting on finishing touches. As soon as completed I'll be back into golf 100% and on to your service..thanks!
Hi Tyler - I hope you got through the hurricane alright! The appropriate location for the type of content you are looking for is my online school. There, in addition to the intuitive, structured, self-guided learning platform for the full swing, I've got loads of content on all other aspects of the game, from chipping, pitching, bunker play, and putting to the finer points such as ball flight rules, shot shaping, and more. I'll also soon be adding live members-only Q&A sessions. It's really a steal at just $10 US/month or $99 US/year. If you haven't already done so I invite you to check it out here: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. Thanks! Tom
You mentioned once (or twice) in this one maybe hitting a little too much draw. What is the solution for that when one is perhaps hitting a little too much right to left such that a nice draw turns into a hook?
Hi Ken, The answer lies in ball flight laws. Clubface angle relative to target line is the primary influencer of the ball's starting line and face relative to path determines direction and degree of curvature. From there we can then do some reverse engineering to identify and neutralize the cause of a sideways shot. For example, if your grip tends to leak towards the strong side, the face may be more closed at impact. This can cause the ball to start more left than desired (for a right-handed player) and also impart more draw/hook spin on it. FYI, there are entire sections of my online school dedicated to diagnosing and resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues. Have you looked into it? 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 from setup to finish. Thousands of folks across the globe 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. And here's a link to my free mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ Tom
Yes, Steven - it’s 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. In fact, here is a video of Stack and Tilt co-founder Mike Bennett hitting the driver: ua-cam.com/video/7fmtzyH3rsA/v-deo.html. It looks very similar to his iron swing, right?: ua-cam.com/video/SLjwU_1Cc7o/v-deo.html TS
It's pretty much the same as this fairway wood, but I do have THE ULTIMATE DRIVER CRASH COURSE - I suggest you check out that video - ua-cam.com/video/_xl47-9p1YU/v-deo.html
Andres - Based on the response I'm sure I'll be doing another Subscriber's Choice video in the near future, so when I do please be sure to submit your suggestion! (Of course, please subscribe to my channel first if you haven't already done so.) Having said that, I'm in the process of adding more short game content to the SagutoGolf online school, and as part of this I am recording bunker play lessons. The school is a tremendous value and I highly recommend it. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing along with the finer points and much more, and I'm constantly adding new content. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire learning process. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. Thanks! Tom
Great stuff Tom. One question: is it that way for the driver as well? Around your body and shallow? I shot an 85 like I told you but I would love to break 80. I have a difficult time with the driver. I took your advice with turning the body and it worked like a charm. You are my new Micheal Breed but not on the golf channel. haha. Thanks!!
Thank you Steven! Think of it as the same swing with the driver too - the clubs are nearly the same length. Most people are never shallow enough. You've got to swing AROUND to hit the woods well - and swing the club around in general it's just that with the woods, you may have to focus more on doing that motion.
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. So, applying this to the 3- and 5-woods, I would start a ball or so back from the driver position and adjust accordingly if needed. (By the way, with regard to hand position, it remains even with the inside of your lead thigh no matter which club you are hitting. Additionally, the lead arm and club shaft should form a straight line from the face-on view, giving your setup a lowercase "y" look. I hope that helps! Tom 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 seasoned, 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 Kevin, These channel videos may assist you in this regard: - ua-cam.com/video/x1IudE_9e5g/v-deo.html - ua-cam.com/video/0lYuJdV1Pbo/v-deo.html - ua-cam.com/video/Fe2kQ44azJ4/v-deo.html Have you considered enrolling in the SagutoGolf online school? For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing, the short game, and much more. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm constantly adding new content. This will really put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion! There's even a members' forum where you can ask me specific swing-related questions and suggest new content ideas, and I will soon be adding live Q&A sessions as well. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. Cheers! Tom
caules - In this system, once you own the swing the ball flight rules are primarily based on ball and hand positions. I like hitting a push draw, and since this video was about fairway woods and not different shot shapes I stayed with the push draw. FYI, if you'd like to delve into the finer points of the swing that I teach - including how to shape shots - you may wish to consider enrolling in the SagutoGolf online school. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only learning system for the entire swing and much more. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm constantly adding new content. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. Thanks! Tom
Always watching your vids Tom! Question about the old brain holder...I noticed that you kinda tilt your head up to allow your left shoulder under your chin on the backswing... I have a tendency to look down at the ball and was wondering if your way gives you better balance to keep that head centered? I was hitting irons ok today but when I hit driver it was not good hitting off the heel way too much even when addressing the ball towards the toe. Normally this helps me hit it in the center with old swing but now it has creeped back in. Hadn't seen this video of the little push forward with the hips but noticed your head and how you allow your shoulder to get under your chin instead of on it...sorry for the lengthy comment... love your channel!!
Hi Gregory, The setup for this swing includes a slight forward rounding of the spine so that the neck is angled more toward the ball than the lower back. This provides the shoulders with room to work under the chin without you straining to try look at the ball from the bottoms of your eyes. By the way, have you considered the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school? 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 from setup to finish. So many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about it: saguto.golf Tom
@@SagutoGolf thanks Tom, I will definitely sign up as soon as I can financially....hard times, can barely afford to play golf anymore but your are definitely worth the $. That's really a steal for a great instructor and we all know ya gotta make a living! Think I understand what you mean... I have always had issues with center hits esp with the driver. I must be changing my spine angle to be hitting heel shots... before ST I would feel more of a stable head, the feeling was like a bird of preys head, always stable while moving... .ty for the response though just have to keep watching your freebies for now but I tell people I know that are beginning to give your channel a look to get them started correctly in this game...god bless you Tom.
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Let there be no mistake, this stuff effing WORKS!! Scores starting to come down. Fun going UP!!
My favourite expression of yours Tom. "90% of Golf is half Mental". Priceless!
LOL! I have to give credit to NY Yankee great Yogi Berra as I "borrowed" his legendary baseball quote and applied it to golf... 😆
Cheers!
TS
Looking forward to this video as yet one more way to ruin my life. Your S&T method and lessons have made such a tremendous difference in my game that I went from almost quitting the game to spending all my time on the range or on the course. I am 76 years young and went from shooting in the mid 90s to low to mid 80s after about 2 months on my home course. Amazing! However, my wife complains that all I think about, talk about, and do now is golf. Even the dog is pissed.
Congratulations Bill! That's wonderful news! Sorry to hear that it's negatively impacted your personal life - something's gotta give..... LOL
Get your wife and dog into playing golf - that's the best advice I can give you
I told my wife that wives and dogs come and go but golf is forever. LOL
@@mslu62 damn right!
that's so awesome! I'm teaching my dad to golf with the snt and he's 65, lots of time to improve! ps, my dog get's the most upset too, I have to leave him inside or he barks at me!
When I heard Tom say put weight on your front foot I said to myself, "What is this hippie talking bout?" But I still gave it a try. It works!! I've been blasting the hell out of my 5 wood! Haven't tried the 3 wood on the course yet. I also so his video on swinging around the body. I tried that too and I've added 20 yards to every club! I still come over the top a little. Just can't shake that habit yet, but at this point who cares. It goes straight with a little draw & I'm flirting with breaking 80 now. THANK YOU TOM!!!!!! KEEP THE VIDEOS COMING BRO!!!!
Thanks for your kind words, Frank!! I'm very glad to learn of your success through this instruction, but more importantly I am THRILLED to know how much you are now enjoying yourself!! THAT is what this channel and my online school are really all about!!
Thanks for sharing, and keep up the great work!!
"The Hippie" 😆😆
Well the saying is "Look good, play good." and Tom is out here trying to get the course record with this fit
LOL! We can thank my good friends at GolfKnickers.com for that "course record look"..... 😎
Truly enjoy videos on chipping, pitching, sand, putting, draws, fades to all the videos I have learned from Tom on how to swing the club properly!
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Craig, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating well with you!!
Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: Have you considered the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school? 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 from setup to finish. Additionally, you'll have access to all my short game content (putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play), advanced level content, diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of folks across the globe 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.
One of the greatest golf videos on the net. I think if one can hit a 3 wood off the deck cleanly then most likely their contact is solid through their bag. IMHO
MH
Thanks Monty! Yes - a 3 wood off the deck does indeed provide a nice barometer reading for the swing in general!
I hope all is well!
Tom
Tom is the type of dude I want to hang out with :)
Super video,exactly what I needed to stop chunking.
Awesome! Thanks for sharing that, Richie!
Did this today. It's legit it worked! Thank you Mr saguto
Awesome!!
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 improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: Since you're liking my channel's content, I thought you might also enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can 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/
This lesson was pure gold to me, Tom. Shifting my weight slightly left at address and swinging "through the middle of the back" were the two critical things that I took the range and I experienced a drastic improvement in my ball striking in just a few minutes. I used the "weight forward" setup for my long irons and it worked beautifully for those clubs, too. Thanks so much!
That's fabulous, Tim! Great job incorporating this lesson into your swing so quickly; I look forward to hearing about how it goes when you take it out onto the course!
Thanks very much for sharing!!
Tom
Isn't the hip forward for drivers only and not irons and woods? Or is it more than 1 inch hip forward for driver and less for woods and irons?
This and a few other people's fairway wood video helped a lot!! I tested a 3 wood shot off the deck yesterday, I had not done it in awhile and topped it. Your video showed me why. Today I went to the range and kept my weight on the left side, kept the ball a little closer to center, made a shallow swing around my body back down (instead of a vertical takeaway with steep downswing, then started the downswing slower and focused on trying to hit down on it slightly to scrape the grass an inch in front of the ball. It worked IMMEDIATELY! I hit several very far and straight, no topping at all. It was easy with proper setup and swing plane.
Awesome, @DJ-Flights! Great job incorporating this lesson into your swing. Sounds like you're on the proper track with your 3 wood now!!
Thanks for sharing your success with this!
Tom
Presetting the weight forward 2:04 mark is what allowed me to hit more accurate…wow! Thank you again Golfing Woods Sensei!
Great! I'm glad this lesson and the weight-forward component resonated well with you, @Rj Salvador!!
Keep up the great work!
TS
Would love to see a course vlog from you brother
La Flare ....same here! Been waiting on a course vlog from you Tom...come on man!!! Lol
Sam Mundi I’m praying for it!! Would be hilarious
It's gonna happen! My plan is in August - very busy teaching at the moment!
SagutoGolf Hell yea
Love the Payne Stewart look Bro.. Your point the left shoulder at the ball video has made a huge difference in my game.. only hit one bucket then played with my buddy that always out drove me and he was away on 7 out of 9 drives.. We play on a true links course so you just can’t grip and rip on every par 4 and 5.. My biggest problem is adjusting to my new distances.. Great problem to have.. Thanks Bro you have changed my golf game forever 👍👍✌️
That’s fantastic, Johnny - I bet your friend didn’t know what hit him!!!
About that distance thing - yeah, you’ll eventually get used to it ...😂😂😂
Thanks for sharing your success and keep up the great work!!
Cheers,
Tom
PS: If you really like the Payne Stewart look, then feel free to visit my good friends at golfknickers.com!
@@SagutoGolf
Tom I am hitting the ball farther and way more crispy 🍗 at 58 than I have in my life.. I played in High school but hung my clubs up for 20 years because I had kids.. Only played about 5 times during that time when Daddy would invite my 2 brothers and I to play in a 4 man best ball.. but I missed the game.. been playing since 2012 wondering every round why I never got any better.. You changed my game forever and I will always be thankful to You for that.. If I could ask one favor,, could you teach me how to swing like Freddy Couples??😂 I will wear knickers when I get into a single digit handicap but then again Daddy always said if you can’t out play em out Dress em.. in all seriousness thank You very much Tom👍✌️
Love this instruction,
Weight forward, swing around the body, and just send it. That is the mantra, no thinking of dropping club etc.
We Humans overcomplicate the golf swing - it's really VERY SIMPLE. Try that mantra and let me know how it goes!
What can I say Tom? You are the man.Dont forget my invitation to the U.K. Your best admirer Tony
Got it, Tony! One of these days I'll make my way across the pond!!
Thanks again for your support!!
Cheers!
Tom
Better than most mainstream FW drills ever seen!!! Thanks A Mil
Great video ! Needed this! 😍👏👏👏 Thank you!
My pleasure, Janice - I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope the drill contained therein performs well when you put it into practice!
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 newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless 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 - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Hey Tom, I was hitting 3w today on the range. I was killing it. I was coming in shallow but I found it was important to keep my left side and head from swaying. Keep those lessons coming!!!!
WOOOO HOOOO KEN!! That's what I'm talking about. SEND IT! Thank you for watching!
Your teaching style (though not the technique) reminds me of the early Wally Armstrong instructional videos. A lot of energy, clear explanations & good use of analogies & readily available training aids.
Thanks Dennis - I sincerely appreciate your very complimentary comparison to Wally!!
Tom
Just been to the range. Made a big difference. Thanks.
That's great, Chris! Thanks for sharing!
Tom
You’re good bro. I’ve only watched a few striking videos and ball striking is getting better. A few crispy strikes
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Kent, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
Thanks so much for sharing your ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can 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/
Just watched another method by another coach: talks about a right leaning spine tilt, weight shift beginning with loading right foot and then left, sweeping being a major error using fairway woods. In other words, almost the opposite of what is presented here. I’ve used Tom’s method with much better results and consistency. Funny how PGA coaches are not only not on the same page, they’re reading from different books. For the ameteaur, all you can do is grind it out on the range and course and choose what works for you-but again, this has worked better for me than the weight shift methods of other youtube coaches.
Sadly, Douglas, many misconstrued or misguided teachings of "conventional" instruction - such as shifting weight back and forth, lifting the club, turning into a firm trail side, actively roll the hands through impact, etc. - have relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of chronic frustration. We're doing our best to clear these up one by one and put an end to this madness, and I'm very glad to know that the instruction here is resonating well with you!!
By the way, have you considered enrolling in the SagutoGolf online school? For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing, the short game, and much more. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm regularly adding new content. This will really put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion. There's even a members' forum where you can ask me specific swing-related questions, interact with others in the SagutoGolf community, and suggest new content ideas. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga.
I hope to see you there!!
Tom
I am 69 years old and I just want to say Tom is the craziest instructor I have ever seen BUT laying aside his personality---which I really like--- this nut has me playing the best golf of my life! I shot a 74 at a tournament and had 2 double bogies and 2 bogies in the round. I have been playing golf for 20 years and never hit the ball as far as I hit it now. My 7 iron is 165 t0 170 yards and 30 yards farther than when I was 50! I just wish everyone except the guys I play with could learn from this guy! THANK YOU Tom, because of you, I am relieving these old coots of all their cash! LOL
That is *AWESOME* ,Tom Jenn! I am thrilled to learn of your success and I truly appreciate you sharing it here!!
All I ask in return is this: After you've had enough fun accumulating all that cash from the old coots, *_PLEASE_* - send them my way so we can level the playing field just a little! Besides, you've got a great head start on them so chances are they'll never catch you!!
Thanks again for your kind words and support, and keep up the great work!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf Thanks Tom. I am going to start sharing you UA-cam on Facebook as much as I hate to. THIS method is so easy and though it may be Stack and Tilt,, you explain it a LOT better than than the hundreds of dollars video they put out! Thanks again and may all your babies be born to a rich Daddy!
Pretty much the tips I needed right now. I believe you read my mind, Tom.
LOL - I thought I felt a little twitch in my Carnac hat the other day, funkster007! Must have been you. Maybe that's why it kept falling off my head?...😆
I'm glad to know that this was a timely tip for you. I hope it helped!!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf It should my man. Once I get a day off from work.👍😎👍
Hold your golf swing accountable and get a lesson from Tom on Zoom. His videos give you all the general lessons but once he sees your swing he can give your swing focus areas to practice with a purpose. Thanks again for the lesson Tom, I’ve been drilling the lesson and can’t wait to show what I’ve done already.
Thank you so much Rob! I had a great time in our lesson - you made some GREAT changes - how are they working for you?
@@SagutoGolf I can no longer feel comfortable with my old back and lift motion. That alone was worth the lesson. I am so stubborn to make changes but I see now this is a must. So much more to learn in future lessons! Thanks Tom!
Sweet. Always been difficult for me.
Great stuff Tom, after your lesson I have been hitting driver with weight forward drill and as long as I back swing slow and keep weight forward I seem to be able to swing as hard as I want and the bloody thing stays fairly straight!
That aside, those trousers are amazing!
That's fantastic!!
The outfit is from my good friends at Golfknickers.com
Keep up the great work!!
TS
Tom, Great lesson. Season finally just starting here in MN. Weight forward, stacked position with head not bobing and weaving like some middleweight champion, and hands back. An additional great hint I picked up from you on your lessons is trail shoulder back in throwing position at the top. I find this for me automatically keeps lead arm straight at top of backswing plus added bonus of more length and pop.
Yes, Tom - trail shoulder retraction as we get to the top is one of the power accumulators of the swing, and it will definitely help keep your radius intact!
Have fun out there!!
TS
I like the swing thought of using the bounce of the club to get that nice contact.
you are a WIZ.. i am left handed and never played golf... now learning to play handicapped and killing it at the range, your videos are amazing i am learning and loving this sport. must say you have ver unorthodox ways of teaching ..it WORKS!
Thank you Alex, I am so happy for you! Keep up the awesome playing and SEND IT!
Great video, i was struggling with contact and have about 100MPH club head speed with 3W. Started taking the club more around my body like Hogan. Went from 220 yard carry to 240-250. Keep up the good work.
Ah yes - the joy of harnessing the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum", where physics and geometry collide.
Nice job, Kyle!!
Tom
PS: If you've not already joined, 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 from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level courses on shot shaping, power and distance, and much more. Thousands of folks across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Tom Tom Tom... The way you teach is just phenomenal. You made golf fun for me again. I am 56 yrs old with chronic arthritis. Using your tips n methods I am steady in the mid 80's again. You have knocked 10 strokes off my score card in just 60 days. My friends have asked me wtf did I do. I told them it's Saguto Golf that gets the credit. Ty so much for bringing my love of the game back to me.
Mark, that's AWESOME - keep up the fantastic playing! Thank you for sharing this with me. I'll be looking forward to seeing you around the channel.
I just got my favorite go to for any time I wanna swing clean.
Keeping my arms out in front of me. It keeps that nice wide arc and really loads up my front leg.
Set my rogue to 8 degrees too and man oh man.
That is a sweet feeling - you can just RIP IT from there!
Unbelievable great, as per usual. Can you talk about momentum in the swing? The longer clubs carry more mo, no?
Thanks - I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
Well, all things being equal there's more clubhead speed because of the longer shaft, and since Momentum = Mass x Velocity it would therefore suggest that momentum increases with shaft length (note that I did not say "club length" because this would not apply to single-length irons).
Having said all that, why does it really matter? 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 So as long as you are properly executing the motion and your swing rhythm is good, "momentum" is simply something that happens naturally and nothing that we need to think about.
By the way, 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
Another great golf lesson. It's just Tom keepin it simple.
Thank you so much for tuning in - happy fairway wood mashing!
Awesome tip
Keep then coming
Your awesome
Thanks for all the tips this has help me so much had my first hole in one three weeks ago
That's *AWESOME,* Gary - Congratulations on your first ACE!!!
I'm very glad to know that your game is benefitting from my channel's lesson content.
Thanks for sharing your success and keep up the great work!!
Tom
Nice my favorite club to get on in two on the par 5s sweet draw
Outstanding!!! You never fail to impress me great job Coach.
Thanks, The Don E!! Glad you enjoyed it!!
Tom
Hi Tom. Another great video. Just starting the weight forward swing, but feel cramped when I swing. Guess I'm doing something wrong. Keep up the great work. One of your many fans Down Under.
Hi Ian,
The are some very important setup keys and motion elements that will really free things up for you. Let's start with my FREE mini-course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Beyond that, there are several members of my online school who reside Down Under. Perhaps you'll give that a look as well? Thousands of folks across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - 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
Cheers!
Tom
Coach Tom You are helping me so much I’m a middle age x flipper x poop scooper something finally broke thru like and you said if I can get the hands up don’t shoot behind the right shoulder and let gravity to the work just yank it thru wow your good thanks coach Tom 🏌️Marty Shaffer Yorba Linda California 💥
Thank you for watching Marty! If you get the club behind the right shoulder, most of the hard work is already done for you.
I like this guy. Seems like a hoot
"Owl" guarantee that, M Goldey!!.... (sorry - very bad "hoot" reference... 😬)
I invite you to keep watching, and subscribe if you dare!!
Cheers!
Tom
I like how you don't edit out all of your less than crispy shots. I'm going to try to really stick to your teachings for a while and see how it goes. I keep having this problem lately where I hit it out on the toe even when I really, really don't feel like it's going to happen. Very frustrating. Thanks for all your great videos! I'll dedicate myself and keep at it because I always tell people who don't play, 'once you learn how to obliterate a golf ball and you have time to take your phone out and check for text messages before it lands, you will get addicted to getting better'. I just can't help myself because I can see a great golf game hidden in there that pops out more and more regularly. I just have certain aggravating things that are killing it. Hopefully sagutogolf will help me get there!
Thanks for the kind words, Oliver - I'm glad you are enjoying my channel's instruction content!
There are various causes of toe hits, with the most common being related to setup (for example, the arms are not hanging down naturally and are in fact slightly reaching away from the body at address) or a downswing path that is coming from the outside and across the ball, oftentimes due to insufficient lateral hip slide.
I hope you will consider enrolling in the SagutoGolf online school as that is where the best opportunity for learning this swing resides. So many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing, the short game, and much more. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm regularly adding new content. This will really put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion. There's even a members' forum where you can ask me specific swing-related questions, interact with others in the SagutoGolf community, and suggest new content ideas, plus you'll also have access to all exclusive UA-cam paid channel members-only content at no additional charge. Here's a link if you'd like more info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga.
Cheers!
Tom
Awesome! Thanks.
Absolutely excellent.
A great lesson 👍👍
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it!!
TS
Caught one of your videos the other day and picked up on your lesson. Had to be one of the best tips ever received and added to my swing. Thx for that 🙏🏽. You have a wonder type of energy when presenting your stuff. Great work. 🍻
Thank you so much! I'm glad you're seeing results from these videos. Keep up the excellent playing - KFC
Thanks Tom
My Pleasure, Alberto - I'm glad you enjoyed this fairway woods lesson!
Tom
All dressed up today, bud. G'day
your videos have transformed my game for the better! keep up the good work man!! 🍻
Nikhil - I truly appreciate your kind words and I am very glad the instruction on my channel has benefited your game!!
Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work!!
Tom
Great instruction vlog... will be hitting fairway woods tomorrow, Keep up the good work.
Thank you Jon! Let me know how it goes - SEND IT!
Your videos help tremendously
Thank you for the kind words Zachry! Keep up the awesome work!
So I've been watching your videos and I'm very impressed. I've been doing stacking till for a couple years but with no real coaching just kind of learning I'm alone. This year however I'm struggling with it mostly inconsistent. When I do it right I hit the ball great but I'm not sure that I'm doing everything correctly so I might go ahead and sign up for a lesson from you online. So you can maybe look at my swing let me know what I am doing wrong
Sounds like a good plan, Alex!
The V1 Swing Video Analysis is an effective and inexpensive service that I highly recommend to everyone in the online school. I liken it to bringing your swing into the shop for a tune-up or minor repair. Scheduling one on a quarterly basis for preventive maintenance will do wonders for keeping things humming along nicely, and it's also a great tool for pinpointing and resolving any issues that arise. The process involves downloading the free V1 app and then submitting two videos to me through the app - one down-the-line (captured from your stance line, not the target line) and the other face-on. You'll find more information about the V1 Analysis halfway down this page on the Saguto.Golf site.
With regard to the school itself, so many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. As an enrolled member you'll enjoy:
- Unlimited access to comprehensive members-only systems for the full swing.
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All that and more for just $10 US/ month or $99/year. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga.
I hope to see you in the school soon, and I look forward to doing your first V1 Analysis!
Tom
i want to say thank you first and foremost your video on back swing with making sure the head is out in front of hands and then looping back to hit from the bottom worked wonders on my driver . I was constantly slicing until i did this . Thank you thank you thank you Ninja master ! lol now when i was placing the weight over the left leg i was not shifting my hips 1 inch forward i just put more weight on my left leg . is that ok or should it just be shifted ? i also moved my right leg closer to shorten my stance im almost shoulder with apart fyi i have a very large shoulder with compared to arms . Im 5ft 6 with a 54 inch chest . i just started to put your videos to work today . Fyi i hit the driver into the trees at the back of the range 250 yards i could use more off the grass contact with ball positioning videos with different clubs . Thanks again
Vern - You can accomplish the weight forward in different ways, but whichever way you do it should be supportive of keeping the weight on the front side throughout the swing. Pushing the hips forward at address is one of the ways the Stack & Tilt book suggests for accomplishing this. Charlie Wi - a PGA Tour pro who is and excellent model for the S&T swing goes about it differently. He prefers to feel that his trail hip is higher than his lead hip; this pushes the weight forward as well while also presetting the hips on the steeper downward angle that is a component of this swing.
Nice job bombing the driver!!
Please see my reply to your other comment as I think my online school can help you quite a bit towards properly building this swing!
Thanks,
TS
Awesome Tom. Thanks..
I'm glad you liked the video lesson, Timothy! I hope it helped you in some way!!
Cheers!
Tom
Hi Tom, great videos !!! I would like to hear more from the guy that lives in the woods !!! I seem to hit the ball better when I hit a fade for some reason. Do the stack and tilt principles still apply to us who hit a fade , weight on the front foot, arms not up but around and so forth ? I can’t hit a draw to save my LIFE !!! Your advice would be greatly appreciated.
Hi Don - I'm glad you're enjoying the videos!
Have you watched my recent episode on hitting the power fade using the S&T swing? Here's the link: ua-cam.com/video/UnOMjaDl3fE/v-deo.html
By the way, have you checked out my online school yet? It's just $10 US/month or $99 US/year to really learn and own this swing, and it just might even help you learn how to hit that nice baby draw!. Here's the link if you'd like to learn more: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga
Cheers!
Tom
Awesome viseo again Tom. Hey, I was wondering if you can do a video on tempo or timing of the swing. I notice i catch myself being too quick at times. I
Hey Ron - I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
I'm doing another Subscriber's Choice episode next week. Here's the link if you'd like to post your suggestion there: ua-cam.com/users/postUgxLC4Ne_vDFVVqyI9Z4AaABCQ
Thanks!!
Tom
Thanks again for a great video,you got any instruction on how to hit more in to out(shallow) would be great.
kitinghans - I'm glad you enjoyed the video!!
Your best bet for getting on the fast track towards owning this swing would be to enroll in the SagutoGolf online school. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only learning system for the full swing and much more. This greatly simplifies the process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm constantly adding new content. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga.
This will definitely give you all you need to achieve that nice in-to-out path!
Thanks!
Tom
For a next episode I'd love to see a simple thought sequence / pre-flight checlist for all these great tips you have been sharing. Ideally a mnemonic .
Xavier - I appreciate your suggestion!
Ideally, the best way to go about this in an organized manner is to enroll in the SagutoGolf online school. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only learning system for the entire swing and much more. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm constantly adding new content. Here's a link if you'd like additional info in case you are interested: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga.
Thanks!
Tom
Love this!!
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed this episode from my channel's archives!!
Keep it KFCrispy!
Tom
Make sure your swing is around and not up and down. Thanks for that line TS
My pleasure, Beau!!
I took this to the course today and smashed my fairway wood 230 yards to the fringe of the green, there was a four ball putting out on the green and they span around glaring at me! I instantly knew what they were thinking, I nodded at them, yes folks you're right...I did watch the SagutoGolf how to rip your fairway woods video this morning!
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Oopsie... I do believe I neglected to include the "Hazards of Insane Extra Distance" disclaimer and warning verbiage with this lesson...
Apologies to the group in front, Chris!! It's a good thing this was only shortly after viewing the video. Clearly had you had a little time to practice it you would have hit through or even over them!
Great job implementing this so quickly, and thanks for the laugh!!
Tom
Must of been an awesome feeling. 😁
@@joegarza1835 Certainly an unusual one, as i usually top 50% of my Fairways! It helped me birdie 2 of the 3 par 5s, (the other one was a 4 putt 8, but we don't need to dwell upon that!).
Chris Jennings Lol. I’ve been seriously thinking of buying this guys online instructions. He seems to keep it simple but effective. I’m still trying to constantly break 100. I’m on the verge of doing it several times just from his videos but I know I can do low 90’s with his online instructions. Hit them long and far Chris.
@@joegarza1835 It's a long road & I was in your position 2 years ago, i'm now off 18, and shoot mid 80s - low 90s (but it really should be about 14 but my putting is atrocious!). Good luck with the journey Joe, if you put the effort in you absolutely will get there.
Awesome Video Tom.... How far do you hit the fairway wood
Glad you enjoyed it, Ravi!
On average 250-260 yards with the 3-wood.
TS
Hey Tom,
I look forward to the 3 wood enlightenment!
Hey Andy! Let me know how it works for you!
Just in time for my family annual golf championship. Killing the driver but 3 wood soso. Practicing tomorrow hope to win Friday!
Bring home the BACON Mike! Thank you for watching tonight!
You're cool. I like your style. You explain things in a way that I understand. Was Ben Hogan a stack and tilt player? And what are the other styles called?
Thank you - I am happy to have you on the channel! You just gave me an awesome video idea!
Hat comes off, must be a good shot! 😃
Actually, John, between you and me the hat is really a prop as it provides a fabulous visual for the tremendous speed and power generated by this swing!! 😆
Tom
Unusual back swing.
Like most golfers - even those at the highest levels of the game - I have nuances that I try to resolve, but bottom line is that it performs well for me consistently, provides a predictable ball flight, and is easy on the body.
SagutoGolf Yup, do what works for you.
Like the plus 4s.
Thanks Jack! A big shout out to my friends at www.golfknickers.com/!!
Tom
Two things please Tom ... A course blog of you playing a few holes and a piece of elastic for your hat ... great vid
I will be doing a course vlog soon! Been very busy teaching at the moment. Can't make any guarantees on the hat LOL
It might still fall off even with elastic - it never wants to stay on!
I am not trying to hit it over the fence coz the sign says don’t hit it over the fence... 5 minutes later ... GO! GO! 🤣🤣🤣
HAHAHAHAHA when in Rome........
Please show me how to master the hybrids with that easy swing an less pain on the body. Thanks
Hi Fabio,
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 driving range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: ua-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/v-deo.html
This is indeed a very body-friendly motion as supported by 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, structured, 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 from setup to finish. Thousands of folks across the globe and spanning all age ranges and talent levels 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. And here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Tom
Looking forward to this one!
See you there Gerry!
I'm amazed you're able to have an entire driving range all to yourself. When I visit the driving range, I have to share the pasture with the other cows. 🤔
After spending enough hours out there I have a pretty good feel for the grazing times, Mike...😂
I know it's probably impossible to do by yourself, but I'd really like to see how you address the ball from your point of view. Maybe a GoPro on your head? Haha.
If there's a will, there's a way.
Do you have any vids on the course, that is really popular on youtube. I've watched a lot of them
Mo Barber - I do plan on producing some on-course content as soon as I can find some time to get out on the course!!
Thanks!
Tom
Thanks Tom, this was the missing link video fo sho👍
Thank you for watching, I am glad you found it helpful!
What if you don't want so much draw? How do you correct that
Francis Pesce You just “send it”. 😁
Awesome Tom... What distance do you get with a fairway wood
Generally 260 with the 3-wood, though I can crank it up to about 280 if I add some serious Wrath!
Watched this yesterday. Took it to the range and the course ... I hit it straight down the fairway. 5 wood went 230 yards.
Well done, Jack!! I'm glad to know you were able to put this lesson into play so quickly!!
Thanks for sharing!
Tom
Check out my channel I have a video hitting a 5 wood.
Thank you, going to try that tommorow.
Let me know how it goes!
Thanks Tom for another great video, just one question do you raise youre self in the backswing?
I hope not! The weight forward component along with the proper combination of tilting, turning, and extending are supposed to maintain the swing center and keep the head relatively still.
TS
I've never heard you explain the weight shift as you did here..is this the same advice for all clubs (weight forward with your shift explanation) on all clubs? Thanks
Gayle - Yes and YES! The swing is virtually the same through the entire bag aside from some minor setup adjustments from shorter clubs to longer ones. And this brings up a very important key as we get to the woods and the driver: since the ball position is more forward for these clubs, we need to ensure that the lateral movement of the hips towards the target continues through the entirety of the downswing in order to keep the club on the proper in to out path. It's no different for shorter clubs; it's just that it's easier to execute with those because the ball position is a bit further back.
A couple of suggestions if you'd really like to get on the fast track towards learning and owning this swing:
1) Please consider enrolling in the SagutoGolf online school. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing (including the finer points and feels), the short game, and much more. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm constantly adding new content. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga.
2) For a very useful supplement to the online school, consider purchasing a copy of the Stack & Tilt book by Mike Bennett and Andy Plummer. It will serve you well as a textbook reference guide for the swing and will be highly supportive of what you will learn in my online school as well as here on this channel.
Thanks!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf Thanks Tom..great info as always! I am considering joining your monthly service..I'm playing very little golf now in Arizona..COVID and 106 degrees plus each day. Have converted dining room into a golf simulation room ..putting on finishing touches. As soon as completed I'll be back into golf 100% and on to your service..thanks!
How about bunker shots? Fairway and Green side.. Tyler (New Orleans)
Hi Tyler - I hope you got through the hurricane alright!
The appropriate location for the type of content you are looking for is my online school. There, in addition to the intuitive, structured, self-guided learning platform for the full swing, I've got loads of content on all other aspects of the game, from chipping, pitching, bunker play, and putting to the finer points such as ball flight rules, shot shaping, and more. I'll also soon be adding live members-only Q&A sessions. It's really a steal at just $10 US/month or $99 US/year. If you haven't already done so I invite you to check it out here: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga.
Thanks!
Tom
You mentioned once (or twice) in this one maybe hitting a little too much draw. What is the solution for that when one is perhaps hitting a little too much right to left such that a nice draw turns into a hook?
Hi Ken,
The answer lies in ball flight laws. Clubface angle relative to target line is the primary influencer of the ball's starting line and face relative to path determines direction and degree of curvature. From there we can then do some reverse engineering to identify and neutralize the cause of a sideways shot. For example, if your grip tends to leak towards the strong side, the face may be more closed at impact. This can cause the ball to start more left than desired (for a right-handed player) and also impart more draw/hook spin on it.
FYI, there are entire sections of my online school dedicated to diagnosing and resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues. Have you looked into it? 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 from setup to finish. Thousands of folks across the globe 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. And here's a link to my free mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Tom
Hi the hip movement before play your shoot can you do this with your irons or is it just Woods.
Yes, Steven - it’s 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. In fact, here is a video of Stack and Tilt co-founder Mike Bennett hitting the driver: ua-cam.com/video/7fmtzyH3rsA/v-deo.html. It looks very similar to his iron swing, right?: ua-cam.com/video/SLjwU_1Cc7o/v-deo.html
TS
Great video. can i see you hit the driver? that would be great or do you swing the driver like your fairway wood?
It's pretty much the same as this fairway wood, but I do have THE ULTIMATE DRIVER CRASH COURSE - I suggest you check out that video - ua-cam.com/video/_xl47-9p1YU/v-deo.html
@@SagutoGolf thx l
Shot tracer 💯
Do green-side bunkers next
Andres - Based on the response I'm sure I'll be doing another Subscriber's Choice video in the near future, so when I do please be sure to submit your suggestion! (Of course, please subscribe to my channel first if you haven't already done so.)
Having said that, I'm in the process of adding more short game content to the SagutoGolf online school, and as part of this I am recording bunker play lessons. The school is a tremendous value and I highly recommend it. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing along with the finer points and much more, and I'm constantly adding new content. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire learning process. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga.
Thanks!
Tom
Great stuff Tom. One question: is it that way for the driver as well? Around your body and shallow? I shot an 85 like I told you but I would love to break 80. I have a difficult time with the driver. I took your advice with turning the body and it worked like a charm. You are my new Micheal Breed but not on the golf channel. haha. Thanks!!
Thank you Steven! Think of it as the same swing with the driver too - the clubs are nearly the same length. Most people are never shallow enough. You've got to swing AROUND to hit the woods well - and swing the club around in general it's just that with the woods, you may have to focus more on doing that motion.
I thought your swing looked a little strange, do you do a bit off the stack swing with Hogan fundamentals??
Good job. This is awesome help.
Thank you Kevin!
What is the perfect ball position for both 3 & 5 fairway Wood Tom ??
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. So, applying this to the 3- and 5-woods, I would start a ball or so back from the driver position and adjust accordingly if needed. (By the way, with regard to hand position, it remains even with the inside of your lead thigh no matter which club you are hitting. Additionally, the lead arm and club shaft should form a straight line from the face-on view, giving your setup a lowercase "y" look.
I hope that helps!
Tom
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 seasoned, 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
That is a push-draw ...awesome
The push-draw....the most beautiful shot in golf!
@@SagutoGolf opposite of my pull-fade😪
What drills would you recommend to do the slide turn and release on a golf swing
Hi Kevin,
These channel videos may assist you in this regard:
- ua-cam.com/video/x1IudE_9e5g/v-deo.html
- ua-cam.com/video/0lYuJdV1Pbo/v-deo.html
- ua-cam.com/video/Fe2kQ44azJ4/v-deo.html
Have you considered enrolling in the SagutoGolf online school? For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing, the short game, and much more. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm constantly adding new content. This will really put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion! There's even a members' forum where you can ask me specific swing-related questions and suggest new content ideas, and I will soon be adding live Q&A sessions as well. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga.
Cheers!
Tom
Hi Tom. That is good for draw shots, but how do you do it for straight shots???
caules - In this system, once you own the swing the ball flight rules are primarily based on ball and hand positions. I like hitting a push draw, and since this video was about fairway woods and not different shot shapes I stayed with the push draw.
FYI, if you'd like to delve into the finer points of the swing that I teach - including how to shape shots - you may wish to consider enrolling in the SagutoGolf online school. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only learning system for the entire swing and much more. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm constantly adding new content. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga.
Thanks!
Tom
Always watching your vids Tom! Question about the old brain holder...I noticed that you kinda tilt your head up to allow your left shoulder under your chin on the backswing... I have a tendency to look down at the ball and was wondering if your way gives you better balance to keep that head centered? I was hitting irons ok today but when I hit driver it was not good hitting off the heel way too much even when addressing the ball towards the toe. Normally this helps me hit it in the center with old swing but now it has creeped back in. Hadn't seen this video of the little push forward with the hips but noticed your head and how you allow your shoulder to get under your chin instead of on it...sorry for the lengthy comment... love your channel!!
Hi Gregory,
The setup for this swing includes a slight forward rounding of the spine so that the neck is angled more toward the ball than the lower back. This provides the shoulders with room to work under the chin without you straining to try look at the ball from the bottoms of your eyes.
By the way, have you considered the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school? 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 from setup to finish. So many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about it: saguto.golf
Tom
@@SagutoGolf thanks Tom, I will definitely sign up as soon as I can financially....hard times, can barely afford to play golf anymore but your are definitely worth the $. That's really a steal for a great instructor and we all know ya gotta make a living! Think I understand what you mean... I have always had issues with center hits esp with the driver. I must be changing my spine angle to be hitting heel shots... before ST I would feel more of a stable head, the feeling was like a bird of preys head, always stable while moving...
.ty for the response though just have to keep watching your freebies for now but I tell people I know that are beginning to give your channel a look to get them started correctly in this game...god bless you Tom.
No worries, Gregory! I'm definitely not about creating any hardship. Enjoy the free stuff for now and have fun out there!!
TS
Great Video, Now we need one on how to keep the hat upon your head in the completion of the swing LOL