If I Wanted to Drop 20 Shots in 4 Weeks I'd Do This
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- Опубліковано 10 бер 2024
- This simple golf lesson took me from scoring in the 100s to scoring in the 70s. I did this golf swing drill for 5 minutes a day and it led to a huge improvement in my golf game.
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I am Tom Saguto, PGA Member and founder of SagutoGolf. Thank you for visiting my channel where you can learn how to play the best golf of your life. Whether you are an expert golfer looking for a quick swing tune-up or a beginner looking to play better. I am here to help you achieve your golfing goals.
My mission as your swing coach is simple, to help you maximize your enjoyment in game of golf. Because, let’s face it, golf is a hard game.
My goal for you is to have the most fun of your life playing golf. You'll be hitting farther, straighter, and playing better golf by watching these videos. What are you waiting for, let's get started! - Спорт
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Listen man, I love your channel and your swing… but you gotta get pants that fit you properly
Anyone who’s new to Golf, this video and instructor is all you need. Hands down the best!
Thanks - I sincerely appreciate that!!
Tom
Best golf teacher on UA-cam! Great video you have helped me a ton!
I sincerely appreciate your kind words regarding my instruction content and teaching style, and I am thrilled to learn of your progress!!
Thanks for your message and support, and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
I’m just saying this, before I started watching Saguto, I tried watching a ton of different golf videos and saw no improvement in my game. Then I saw the “Hogan’s Magic Elbow” episode and have been watching Tom for over a year now and my game has improved dramatically. Weight forward, tuck that right elbow, keep the left arm straight, and swing in a circle! Best golf teacher on UA-cam for sure!!
This is it-and hang on to the hinge/L as long as possible...the club release will take care of itself. A year ago I came out of winter having forgotten how to play. A friend advised me to watch "gabbygolfgirl". (The women/LPGA players are the most technically sound-best teachers.) I had gone from a solid 85 struggling to break 100-now I am, mostly, playing between 76 and 82...85 is a bad day. I am 71...I had moved up the women's tee-it didn't make a difference. My wife has made me move back :)
@charlesvansickle8695 - That's awesome!! I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
Thanks so much for your kind words and support, and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: If you've not already done so, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
Have you dropped 20 shots in your game?
I started playng golf three years ago, and I discovered Tom's videos about two and half years ago. No exaggeration, his advice dramatically improved my game *in a day*! I still hit bad shots once in a while, and when I think about why that shot went bad, it's always because I failed to implement Tom's advice.
That's fabulous, Jim!! I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
And yes - one of the beautiful things about working within a proven system is that we are armed with the tools to efficiently assess a ball flight or impact issue, diagnose the likely, and correct the cause. Well done!
Thanks so much for your support in sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
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, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
Great "refresher" video Tom. Pulls it all together for folks looking for improvement.
Thanks Greg - I appreciate that!
And really, who among us in this wonderful world of golf is not constantly looking to improve? 😎
TS
Thanks again Tom. I just returned to golf after 4month recovery from surgery and I forgot what you showed me last year. ( And the year before). Truth is, every year I need the same reminder from you. Looking forward to the weekend now!
Even the top tour pro's need to hear the same stuff from their million pounds a year coaches every year. So please ,please keep doing what you do.
Many kind regards from Great Britain 👍❤️
Welcome back!!
I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! But rather than requiring those regular reminders, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. Far less than a million pounds 😎, at just $14.99 US/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
Have fun get back into this greatest of games!!
Tom
Great video Tom. Can’t wait to try what I’ve learned. I’ve been watching your videos for over a year. You are such a great teacher. Easy to understand. Thank you.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction.
Thanks for your message, and I hope this lesson performs well when you put it into practice!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
That sound of club on ball is, orchestral. Thanks Tom for helping us mortals! I'd like to see a few videos with driver, 3, 5 woods & bunker shots.
LOL! Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed the "orchestra"! Here is the thing, though - you can have it too! After all, it's really just physics and geometry, and those laws apply to the entire universe.... 😎
For an excellent starting point please check out my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
It is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: ua-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/v-deo.html Beyond that, if you search the word "drive" on this channel you'll see some related content. And here is a lesson from the beach - literally - on getting out of the beach: ua-cam.com/video/y6lsY3Pd85I/v-deo.html However, the vast majority of my short game content can be found in the online school: saguto.golf
Let's get your "orchestra" tuned up!!
Tom
Just going to add this video to watch later so I can come back and watch it every time my swing gets outta control. I was crushing it until a month or so ago and I needed this refresher from the Great Saguto to get me back on track. You're the man rock and roll golf Jesus!!
LOL! I appreciate that, and I'm glad to know that this reminder helped you reclaim your mojo!
By the way, if you want to get things locked in so you don't have to endure such lengthy spells of going off the rails, then consider enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level. That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
Thanks for the message and support, and keep up the great work!
Rock on,
Tom
I joined Saguto golf last week and said I would feedback on UA-cam. What do you get for your money? A golfing system broken into bite size chunks, each with easy to follow instructions. Has the package had any impact in a week and if so what? My grip is better and my club returns to square at impact. My weight distribution has enabled me to bring my club back to a consistent impact position. My back swing is connected and I now know what that means. My slice has turned into an occasional event not a permanent feature. What would you say the biggest difference has been in a week? I am reducing the variables and I am starting to compress the ball. Is this a wonder package? The truth is that you get out what you put in and consistency will take a while to achieve but it has been brilliant to have a set of reference videos. Are your shots crispy? Many are but previously none were. Is it worth the money? Sign up and cancel after a month if you are unhappy but I bet you won’t be.
Hi Andrew,
I'm most grateful for your taking the time to circle back here and provide your initial impressions of the online school, and I'm very glad to learn of the extent to which you are benefiting from the sequential curriculum in just one week. You are absolutely correct in that there is no magic elixir or "Easy" button, and one's return is commensurate with their commitment level and time investment. However, if the process is properly adhered to - as you are doing - then expectations of ball striking improvement are typically met or exceeded - as you are experiencing. Well done!
And yes - I did my best to price the school at a "no-brainer" level given the quality and effectiveness of the delivered product, and I sincerely appreciate you recognizing the fact that at just $14.99/month with no long-term commitment required it is truly painless to try.
Thank you again for your honest assessment and support, and keep up the fabulous work!! 💪💪
Tom
This guy is the real deal. I'm getting back into golf only because he simplifies everything.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction.
Thanks for your message and welcome back to this greatest of games!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom, is correct I never played golf until my late 50's started watching tom, and other stack and tilt, and similar style golf instruction folks 5-6 ago. I hit in the upper 70'2 to low 80's now. when I started in the 100's. some people have been critical of these universal fundamental of golf just because the teach it in a named style, no random . Its really that simple.
I appreciate your validating remarks for this fantastic Stack and Tilt swing system, Steve, and I'm thrilled for your success. Excellent job!! 💪💪
This body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance swing system is rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology, and it is modeled on empirical observations of the game's most prolific ball strikers. As such it does not discriminate by age or ability - from kids to super seniors and everyone in between, and yes - inclusive of the best players in the world. One can watch any Tour event on TV and they'll see a significant number of players executing these motions, a fact corroborated by just how many of them have a very centered swing with the lead knee flexing and the trail leg straightening during the backswing, their lead arms on or very close to their tilted shoulder planes, and their hands deep behind their trail shoulder at the top.
Conversely, one would do well to consider that despite all the advances in equipment, technology, golf course grooming, etc. the average golfer still struggles to break 100. Epic failures within the realm of “conventional” instruction, perhaps??? So many misconstrued and/or misguided teachings - such as taking the club straight back, turning the shoulders level while independently lifting the arms, shifting into and torquing against a firm trail side, firing the hips, actively rolling the hands through impact, etc. - have relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of inconsistency and chronic frustration (and chronic back/knee/hip pain as well).
So, despite the ridiculous "stigma" attached to S&T by those who either don't understand it or who are otherwise inconvenienced by truth, the indisputable laws of physics and geometry cannot be held back, regardless of whether or not the "forbidden label" is attached to any particular player's swing. 😎
Thanks again for your message and support, and keep up the great playing!
Tom
Nice response, especially to the “forbidden label”, which some use as a sneer. Simplicity founded in sound principles is what the average golfer needs and you deliver that. Good work mate.
Excellent montage of your videos. Thanks.
Thanks Mickey - I'm glad to know that my content is resonating with you!
Tom
Brilliant. This is so helpful. Thanks Tom.
My pleasure, Jack! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
Thanks for your message!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Your tips on keeping your weight forward and having the same contact point (lead arm straight) brought my hdc down to a 13 from a 21 in one season. Never had more fun playing golf since the change. Hands down the best instructor on UA-cam.
That is outstanding!! I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
Thanks so much for sharing your dramatic handicap improvement and the resulting enjoyment, and keep up the fantastic work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: If you've not already done so, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
Tom please take us out on the golf course! And collab with other people. You are my favorite for tips! Thank you!!
I'm glad to know that you are enjoying my content!
Here is a 9-Hole Course Vlog from a couple of years ago: ua-cam.com/video/YLVhf0VdWSw/v-deo.html
And here is a video in which I was demonstrating the lesson topic of Extension while also having a little bit of added fun on the course: ua-cam.com/video/W6qVE7OPkf8/v-deo.html
Here is a video I did with Jess Frank: ua-cam.com/video/KIAAi09Zit8/v-deo.html
Eric Cogorno and I have collaborated on several videos. Here's a fun one on chipping: ua-cam.com/video/gY9iWY2U6yc/v-deo.html
And here is a shot shaping demonstration featuring Nico - a fellow teaching pro - when we were attending the Stack & Tilt Instructor Camp together in Miami: ua-cam.com/video/IcmKxfLz9EM/v-deo.html
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Master Saguto is the ultimate teacher. Shaved strokes off my game immensely. Absolutely stoked a 5 iron 189 yards ... it ain't no BS. The technique works, but must stay committed. Thank you teacher 🏌♂️⛳️
With those kinds of results, why would one not remain committed??.......😎
That's awesome!! I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
Thanks so much for your support in sharing your ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am quite certain you will really enjoy and benefit from the comprehensive, structured, step-by-step learning platform in my online school. Have you enrolled yet? It will put you on the fast track towards really mastering this system and taking ownership of a consistent, powerful, low-maintenance, body-friendly swing. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
Always love to watch your videos.
Thanks Shane - I appreciate that!!
Tom
Great review of great fundamentals…as always.
Thanks - I appreciate that and I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
Tom
Wow just got back from the range and its the best session ive had in quite a while. I was really struggling with my wrist angles and i feel like i went down a rabbit hole.
Id watched a few of your videos in the past about the no hands swing so i re watched and took it to the range. Having the right arm fully tucked throughout took a while but when i got the feel for it, my striking was so much better. And all i had was one thought - tuck the right elbow. So thanks Tom! I'll be checking back in with your vids more regularly to stay on top of it. Keep up the great work 👌👌
That's fantastic! 💪💪
If we pre-establish the connections properly in the setup- including that tucked trail arm - and have a foundational base that facilitates a full centered turn without restriction, then once we've ingrained the correct actions through sequential drilling and repetition we can entrust the motion to the big muscles and allow the arms, wrists, hands, and club to simply go along for the ride and respond accordingly as if on autopilot. The power accumulators - including the proper arm, wrist, and hand action - will then naturally load and fire with no contrived manipulations or precise timing necessary, thereby returning the face to the position pre-established at address. It's called "giving up control to gain control", and it's the formula for consistently blissful ball striking and seemingly effortless power.
While there are certainly other videos on my channel that address this topic, a better option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thanks for sharing your ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
Brilliant. Entertaining, too. & Helpful.
Thanks - I appreciate that, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and "lesson and a show" teaching style are resonating with you!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will really enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom, you’re the man! You know how to make it easy with a great system for those of us that can’t practice all the time. It has seriously improved my game.
It would be awesome if you did a video on making good contact from lies above / below feet and uphill / downhill. I struggle a lot once the ground is not flat!
I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you, and I'm thrilled for your improvement!!
Uphill, downhill, and sidehill lies are on my to-do list for online school lesson content. Speaking of which, if you've not already done so, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
Keep up the great work!!
Tom
Well done Tom! I learned the Stack and Tilt during the 2023 winter. I went from a 10 to a 6 handicap in a matter of a few months (wasn't able to play until June due to surgery). I'm a believer!!
I think the Monkees wrote a song about that, Don. The lyrics were something like: "Then I heard that sound, now I'm a believer, the golf ball's flight, way up in the sky"..... 😎
That's awesome!! Thanks for sharing your dramatic improvement through this fantastic Stack and Tilt swing system, and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
I love your videos, Tom. My swing and contact have become much more consistent by following your teaching. Any chance you'll cover short game (chipping, putting, etc.) in future videos?
I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
You should find a couple of related videos here if you enter the word "chip" or ""putt" into this channel's search bar. However, the vast majority of my short game content can be found in the online school: saguto.golf
Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
My man! I'm going to a golfing weekend for a bachelor party soon. I only play a few games of golf a year and it's always embarrassing (always questioning if I brought enough balls to make it through the round). Before this trip I decided I'm actually going to learn the basics. Found your videos and it changed everything. I am absolutely tagging shots, and they're going straight! I've got so much work to do, but I actually had FUN! Thanks for bringing a little more joy into the world.
Fantastic!! 💪💪 I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
Thanks so much for sharing your ball striking improvement, keep up the great work, and enjoy that bachelor party weekend!!
Tom
PS: By the way - and with regard to having "so much work to do" - since my channel's content is connecting well with you I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
@@SagutoGolf I signed up for it, I'll start today!
You had me at CRISP. 👑✨
Do you mean with regard to my "cool, crisp 126"??.....😬😆😆
Yes, yes, yes!!! Thanks, Tom 🎉
My pleasure pleasure pleasure, Bob!! 😎
Glad you enjoyed it!
Tom
My goal for a while was to play with the same golf ball without losing it the whole round. First time I did it honestly was after watching your tips. Once in a while I will chunk one but only if I start swaying a tiny bit. But I rarely lose a ball now.
Ah yes - it's the simple things in life....and golf.....😎
That's fantastic! Thanks for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!
Tom
Amazing stuff. Simple stuff providing max results. I've saved this to my playlist and watched it again and again. Thanks Tom!
My pleasure! I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction.
Thanks for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Short and sweet here. After 30 years of lessons and grinding away for thousands of hours and never shooting better than 86 and then falling apart again to the point of shooting 101 two weeks ago I finally decided to give Tom’s Stack and Tilt a system a try. Watched a few videos, went to the range twice during the week last week to practice it, I was hopeful. Well, played this last Saturday and although it wasn’t a 20 shot difference I shot 91. I fell apart a little the last few holes due to early season fatigue and back issues, but I know the fundamentals are solid and with more practice and endurance to stay strong through 18 holes I’ll be back into the 80’s again, and at 55 with a bad back that the conventional swing just destroyed, I’ll take it. Ten stroke improvement in one week, that’s incredible.
That is fantastic, Eric! I'm very glad to know that my instruction content for this fantastic swing system is resonating with you, and I appreciate you sharing your dramatic improvement so soon after incorporating just a couple of Stack and Tilt elements into your swing. Nice job!!
With regard to that bad back, I happy to tall you that this is a proven body-friendly system, further validated 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.
If you would really like to get on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, sequential platform, please consider my online school. It will make for a far more efficient, superior, and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. The school is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
Thanks for your support in sharing your initial Stack and Tilt experience and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
Greetings from Chile Tom. Thanks again to the best golf instructor in youtube. I´ve been in your online gold (not golf....its gold) school for about 4- 5 months and I already dropped at least 10 shots per round. It would be great if you could do a Driver practice drill. Same as this beautiful video you just created to practice at home.
Very glad to know that you are having a "golden" experience, Jose'!! 😎
I'm thrilled to learn of your dramatic improvement in such a short period of time, and I sincerely appreciate your kind words regarding the online school. With regard to the driver, there is content in the school and I am going to be working on putting together some more driver-specific instruction. And while most any of the swing drills can be applied to the driver, if you wish to message me in the members community and let me know what you are trying to work on I will gladly point you to the appropriate section in the school.
Thanks so much for your support and keep up the fantastic work!! 💪💪
Tom
I enjoy watching your videos. Do you push off with your lead leg with irons as your do with the driver?
I am very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you, Francis!!
For me that "push off" you mention occurs naturally no matter which club I am swinging, and is not something I consciously try to manufacture. It is simply the result of a correct setup and a properly executed motion.
If the "ground force" doesn't happen on autopilot, then the "feel" we like to ingrain is tucking the butt under the hips through the zone, which causes the belt buckle to raise up a few inches from pre- to post-impact. It can also be likened to a high jumper pushing off his or her lead leg as they propel themselves upward and over the bar. This releases the spine from flexion to extension - a very powerful move.
By the way, 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
I hope that helps!
Tom
🔥 Absolutely love your work mate! Did you happen to have an older video for the downswing sequence that you reconmend?
Thanks - I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!
Here is a playlist of my downswing-related episodes: ua-cam.com/play/PLV62KxT7Mp7Jxi814RQddJx3wkHqxqhio.html
You may find some helpful videos in there, but really a better option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Cheers!
Tom
@@SagutoGolfA gentleman and a scholar.
I'm playing Wachesaw East in the Q School tournament tomorrow. Gonna take all this on the course tomorrow!
Awesome! Right up the road from me.
Good luck - the weather looks to be perfect!
Tom
Great Video Tom. Could you do some of the same drills using the driver?
Thank - I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Yes - these swing keys and drills also apply to the driver. In fact, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: ua-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/v-deo.html
Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ This will provide a nice foundational understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag.
Tom
just a GREAT video!
Thanks Kenneth - I'm glad you enjoyed it!!
Tom
I think i need to try the program!
Well of course you do 😎, since at just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
I hope to see you soon in the online school!
Tom
Great videos as usual Tom. Can you just review ball position in relation to left foot and are you still using jumbo plus grips? Greetings from Hershey,PA. Keep up the great work.
I appreciate that and I'm glad to know that you are enjoying my content!
When watching any golf videos we first need to be aware that camera angles can greatly skew the viewer's perspective on ball position. That aside, while this system affords you some leeway, in general once my students and members show some level of proficiency with the swing I suggest that they migrate to a stock ball position that is in the middle of the stance for short irons, two balls inside the lead heel for middle irons, and creeping more forward for the longer clubs - the farthest forward being even with the inside of the lead heel for the driver (with the stance width increasing as we move from shorter to longer clubs). From there they can make incremental tweaks to see how different positions affect impact quality and shot shape. As for hand position, it remains consistent - even with the inside of your lead thigh - no matter which club you are hitting. Additionally, the lead arm and club shaft should form a straight line from the face-on view, giving your setup a lowercase "y" look.
I was using JumboMax Ultralite grips in extra-large for much of 2022 and the first part of 2023. I had wanted to give them a try for a few reasons, including the fact that DeChambeau uses them and we share similar swing philosophies. I personally love the feel as well as how they help to keep my hands quiet through the zone. Now, having said that, I purchased a new set of PXG's in the spring of 2023, and since they don't carry the Jumbo's in-house I went with their largest available grip, which is a midsize. I absolutely love the clubs, and I'm putting the factory grips through the playing test before deciding whether or not to have them regripped. There are no issues with the Jumbos and I still really like the way they feel; that's just where I'm at presently.
The Jumbos are not necessarily for everyone - and my fingers are a bit longer than average - so I routinely tell folks to "try before you buy." However, having a properly sized grip that feels both comfortable and secure is critically important as it is our only connection to the object that is going to deliver us blissful joy or deep anguish, yet it is perhaps also the most overlooked equipment fitting component in golf.
I grew up in Adams County, PA and graduated from Bermudian Springs HS prior to relocating to SC. I remember always being excited at this time of the year as we could get to playing more regularly, although Mother Nature would occasionally hand us that surprise March or early April snow dump and throw an unwelcome monkey wrench in our plans LOL. Hopefully that won't happen this year!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom, in a month, I've gone from 102-108 to 86-89 just by doing these three things, playing three times a week. Bless you, my son!⛳️🙏🏽
That's OUTSTANDING, Bruce!! 💪💪
I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
Thanks so much for sharing your dramatic improvement and keep up the fantastic work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom, in my opinion, this is THE key video in full agreement with my (simple) ideas of golf. I am not an expert (starting with golf in an age of 65 some 7 years ago), but I try to simplify the golf swing as far as possible. And my primary objectives are (1) centered rotation (i.e., head quiet as long as possible - at least from the beginning of the swing to the impact or even better up to horizontal arms after impact), and (2) straight left arm over the same range.
In the second item, I encounter one problem: for me it is possible to keep the left arm straight up to the end of the backswing; however, immediately after starting the downswing I get a slight bending of the arm which remains more or less for the remaining part of the swing. Do you have any idea hwo to train off this slight bending?
I'm very glad to know that my instruction content is resonating with you!
If it is just a slight bend and it's not causing any issue with your ball striking, then I wouldn't concern myself with it. If, on the other hand, your contact is inconsistent, then let's make sure that the big muscles of the shoulders are driving the swing with the arms just going along for the ride in order to suppress any type of "hit" instinct at the top that may be causing the breakdown.
By the way, I would be remiss if I didn't mention that a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion. Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built.
Have you looked into the comprehensive, sequential learning platform of the online school yet? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
You don't need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing, experience great ball striking, and reclaim - or even exceed - yardages from years past. I hope you'll give the school some thought.
Thanks for your message!
Tom
Tom
A video on the driver would be great as your method/ stack and tilt is challenging with the driver.
It is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: ua-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/v-deo.html Beyond that, if you search the word "drive" on this channel you'll see some related content.
Oftentimes when golfers are hitting everything well except for the driver it can be attributed to one of the following:
1) Their hips are not continuing their lateral slide through impact. This is common with the driver as the wider stance means that the hips have a greater distance to travel. If the hips stop moving laterally towards the target on the downswing then their rotation takes over, inhibiting any further necessary forward weight loading (we should be 80/20 forward halfway down, 90/10 at impact, and 95/5 in the finish), changing the low point and rerouting the club into a steeper angle of attack (AoA). This can produce a variety of undesirable results including fat and thin contact, topped shots and popups, straight pulls, and “banana” slices.
Of great importance is keeping your upper torso/head in place (in other words, not moving towards the target from a face-on view) while the hips execute the lateral slide action. This preserves the swing center and the desired shallow AoA.
2) They are not allowing the length of the club to dictate the backswing path and are getting too steep as a result. The shaft of the driver is considerably longer than the other clubs and thus requires more of an around the body backswing as established by the shaft plane at address. It may "feel" flat as they take it back along the shaft plane for the first few feet, but as long as they maintain the "weight forward, shoulder down, and hands in" components while allowing the club to work around them, it should put them in the proper position at the top so they can attack the ball from the inside. (A good feel for that lead shoulder is "down and in, under the chin".)
3) Many believe - and some even teach - that we must try to "hit up on the ball" with the driver. However, consider that in our stock setup with the driver the hands are even with the inside of the lead thigh (as they are with all clubs when playing a standard shot) and our ball position is even with the inside of the heel of the lead foot. This presets a very slight degree of forward shaft lean with the driver. Beyond that, the ball is behind the zero-point of the swing (which is even with the lead shoulder), meaning that without any contrived manipulations the club will still be on its descent - albeit very close to flat - at impact. So, perhaps with the exception of folks with slower swing speeds - or those Long Drive participants teeing it extra high and hitting maybe 1-2 balls out of 10 onto a 60-yard wide "fairway" - in general the path is still ever so slightly down. In fact, the PGA Tour average with the driver is actually minus (e.g.: downward) 1.5 degrees - nearly level - and it should feel level - but slightly down nonetheless. (Here is an article on Ping’s website addressing this topic - ping.com/en-us/blogs/proving-grounds/optimal-launch-and-spin#:~:text=According%20to%20Trackman%2C%20PGA%20Tour,85%25%20ball%2Dflight%20laws )
Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ This will provide a nice foundational understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag.
Tom
I know you say you don’t have to practice much to learn this swing, and I can see that, but I find I have to practice to UNLEARN my old swing which is constantly trying to take over. Particularly under pressure. If you are new to golf you may not have this problem. Will be joining Saguto when I get chance but just gave an awful lot going on ATM. Thanks for getting me started though. Rich.
To be clear, Rich, there is certainly work to be done on the front end to purge those stubborn "ghosts of swings past" and properly learn this system. Once ingrained you will then find it to be an easily repeatable, powerful, low-maintenance motion.
I appreciate your intentions to enroll in the online school as that will put you on the fast track towards owning your new swing. In the meantime, since my channel's content is connecting well with you I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great starting point for gaining a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thanks for your message. Let the process begin!!
Tom
Thanks for the reply Tom, all points taken onboard, hope to be working with the Saguto system soon. Rich.
It’s hip to be square 👊. Great video Tom! Falong it in 24!!
Huey Lewis, PGA..... 😆
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it, and yes - let's make it an extra crispy falonging season!!
Tom
Excellent hitting; and, an excellent demonstration on how to rotate whilst maintaining a centred position. But, i do think that the left side of the right leg has to press forwards, towards, the instep, before it can fully extend and complete the backswing
Thanks - I appreciate that!
In this system the lead knee flexes as the trail knee straightens during the backswing, both in their outwardly flared orientation that we preset at address. The flexing/straightening occurs gradually and in response to the increasing forward weight load and the centered tilting, turning, and extending components of the motion. They are not contrived actions unto themselves. We're simply allowing them to be reactive, thereby freeing up the hips and shoulders to execute an unrestricted turn.
Tom
@@SagutoGolf Yes, tilt is turn. And, at is something that you have identified in the swing that no other golf coach has. And, yes: an outward flared orientation is essential to the motion. And, a player can preset this at address, just simply by holding the club with their left hand, stepping up to the ball with their left foot; and, then stepping up to the ball with their right foot turned out. If they hold the handle of the club up high, with their left hand, they will press outwards with the left side of their right leg to enable them to place their right hand on the club
Like Huey sang, It's Hip To Be Square.
Haven't seen a guitar clip thrown in for a couple weeks.
Whoey Knewey Huey was singing about the golf swing, right Frank?... 😎
If you need a guitar fix, then you can always get one here at my YT guitar channel: www.youtube.com/@TomsRockinGuitar
Tom
@@SagutoGolf More proof of how Huey is underrated. I mean, he has an album named "Fore!"
Hi Tom, ive been having trouble with doing the left arm straight without “forcing” anything. In some of your lessons in the course and youtube, you mention kind of putting your arms together and elbows in.. which feels like forcing that position to me. Can you explain during set up what exactly you focus on there?
Hi Charlie,
If you are in the school you're better off asking questions like this in the Community so we can get you pointed in the right direction with regard to the more detailed lessons and drills available there.
Your lead arm should hang straight naturally and without any "forcing" at address. As such, the simple act of moving the arms closer together and getting those elbows oriented more towards the hips can certainly be accomplished with the same natural straightness and suppleness. I can understand that if you are not accustomed to having this level of structure and connectivity it can feel weird and perhaps a little stiff at first when trying to create it. So instead, try this: stick a tee in each armpit area between the upper arms and the sides of your pec muscles, and then let the arms hang down naturally without any tension while keeping the tees in place. Now you should have the connection established without any forcing, stiffness, or tension. From there your mission is to execute the swing while keeping the tees in place.
I hope that helps. If not, please seek assistance in the online school Community.
Tom
Do you have any helpful tips for us old timers with limited golf experience?
Hi Russell,
You may be interested to know that a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion. Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built.
Have you looked into the comprehensive, sequential learning platform of the online school yet? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
You don't need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing, experience great ball striking, and reclaim - or even exceed - yardages from years past. I hope you'll give the school some thought.
Thanks!
Tom
Hey Tom will you show and give some lessons with the Stack and Tilt System playing on uneven lies.. side hill, down hill, up hill, bunker shots, high shots, low shots... All using this System please??
Hi Dave,
In recalling your previous inquiry regarding shot shaping that I responded to, your questions are venturing into the realm of detail that is beyond the scope of this free forum. Please consider enrolling in the online school. I do not think you will be disappointed. saguto.golf
Thanks!
Tom
Hey Tom, another great video… I’m gaining more distance with my irons now but still struggling with driver. I need more distance 😢
Thanks Damian - I'm glad you enjoyed it!! I wouldn't be so concerned about distance at this juncture. Typically, once this swing is running properly on autopilot golfers experience significant increases in length, including with the driver. You are relatively early in the process and likely still ingraining your "feels" and thinking mechanical thoughts. When you develop sufficient confidence in the motion that you are comfortable "giving up control", you'll be able to just trust it and let it fly.
If the driver continues to fall short for you, then please consider enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level. That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Join the thousands of men and women from across the globe in the school who are now enjoying the best golf of their lives. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
In fact, here is a comment that Andrew just posted to UA-cam regarding the school:
_"I joined Saguto golf last week and said I would feedback on UA-cam. What do you get for your money? A golfing system broken into bite size chunks, each with easy to follow instructions. Has the package had any impact in a week and if so what? My grip is better and my club returns to square at impact. My weight distribution has enabled me to bring my club back to a consistent impact position. My back swing is connected and I now know what that means. My slice has turned into an occasional event not a permanent feature. What would you say the biggest difference has been in a week? I am reducing the variables and I am starting to compress the ball. Is this a wonder package? The truth is that you get out what you put in and consistency will take a while to achieve but it has been brilliant to have a set of reference videos. Are your shots crispy? Many are but previously none were. Is it worth the money? Sign up and cancel after a month if you are unhappy but I bet you won’t be."_
Tom
Thanks Tom…
at 11.50 until 11.55 the ball keep staying in the same position in the ski!!! What kind of effect was that!!! Amazing... lol... 🙂
I guess that was a pretty straight shot then, right Cole? 😎
I am glad you enjoyed it!
Tom
Hey Tom, have you ever done or thought about doing a course management video?
Here is a 9-Hole Course Vlog from a couple of years ago that helps the viewer gain some understanding of what I'm thinking out there: ua-cam.com/video/YLVhf0VdWSw/v-deo.html
And here is a video in which I was demonstrating the lesson topic of Extension while also having a little bit of added fun on the course: ua-cam.com/video/W6qVE7OPkf8/v-deo.html
Tom
Like that song it’s hip to be square 😊Have crocodiles on my course so I try to avoid the water 🐊Great video
Yep - you heard it first from Huey Lewis, PGA. Who knew, right David?? 😎
And I would think those crocs provide sufficient motivation to keep it in the short grass...
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
Tom
PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will really enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Hey Tom, have you ever thought about playing some rounds with these other golf “coaches” on UA-cam. Love to see you in a full round with some of these other channels
I'm sure it would be most enjoyable, but presently my schedule will not permit such endeavors as my time is primarily dedicated to supporting my online school and its members while creating quality instruction content for this channel's subs and visitors.
Perhaps some day, but for now I'm just happy to be able to squeeze in a round locally every now and then!
Thanks,
Tom
Yeah im looking forward to drop 20 shots as a 5hcp 😂 see yall at the tour
I broke 80 first time the other day inside, did take a good handful of mulligans but had lots of good shots and learning the courses more
Awesome job on the sim, Craig!! 💪💪 I bet you can't wait to take that outside to the grass.
Thanks for sharing your success and keep up the great work!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf thank you Tom, I always get something from your videos to work on or it helps explain something from a lesson I had. Great video about rotation and keeping head still, something I work on in lessons and practice quite a bit, even with a half decent swing, very important to get the sweet spot
Question. I’m left handed but always played baseball batting right handed. I’ve played golf now for about seven years right handed. I’m not going to switch but my problem is I can’t get my left arm to stay straight in the backswing. I’m working on more rotation but it feels so weird especially not knowing how hinge my wrists with the straight arm. I shoot mid 80s to low 90s consistently but want to improve my contact consistency. Any tips?
I understand. I throw right-handed, eat and write left-handed, play guitar right-handed, and was a switch hitter in baseball....😆
Your lead arm should naturally hang straight and tension-free at address, so it's "simply" a matter of keeping it that way throughout the motion. I say "simply" but I know it is not necessarily "easy" at first.
If we pre-establish the connections properly in the setup and have a foundational base that facilitates a full centered turn without restriction, then once we've ingrained the correct actions through sequential drilling and repetition we can entrust the motion to the big muscles and allow the arms, wrists, hands, and club to just go along for the ride and respond accordingly as if on autopilot. The power accumulators - including the proper arm, wrist, and hand action - will then naturally load and fire with no contrived manipulations or precise timing necessary, thereby returning the face to the position pre-established at address. It's called "giving up control to gain control", and it's the formula for consistently blissful ball striking and seemingly effortless power.
While there are certainly videos on my channel that address this topic, a better option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom
Very nice. You swing like Grant Waite
Thank you - what a very kind compliment, especially considering that Mr. Waite provides an excellent model for the system I teach, and Tiger is know to have said that Grant had the best swing on tour!
By the way, with regard to this swing you can have it too! After all, it's really just physics and geometry, and those laws apply to the entire universe.... 😎
For an excellent starting point please check out my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom
" that's not a good appetiser! I'm not ordering seconds of that! '. 😂😂
LOL! Always unscripted so I never know what is going to come out, but more often than not there is a food theme... 😆
Well 5 days later and what has happened. I won match in play against a regular golf partner by 5 holes. I hit most fairways and my approach shots were straight. Chipping has improved by keeping my right arm in. Cannot hit my driver with the system yet but my 3 iron and 3 wood gave me good distance and position off the tee. I am starting to see divots after the ball. I am at the pop corn chicken stage. Saguto Golf works. Three coffees or a month of clear - go back to over and over - instruction.
*OUTSTANDING,* Andrew, and congrats on a decisive match play victory!! 💪💪 Thanks for the fantastic progress update and another very kind shoutout for the online school!!
With regard to the driver, oftentimes when golfers are hitting everything well except for the "big dawg" it can be attributed to one of the following:
1) Their hips are not continuing their lateral slide through impact. This is common with the driver as the wider stance means that the hips have a greater distance to travel. If the hips stop moving laterally towards the target on the downswing then their rotation takes over, inhibiting any further necessary forward weight loading (we should be 80/20 forward halfway down, 90/10 at impact, and 95/5 in the finish), changing the low point and rerouting the club into a steeper angle of attack (AoA). This can produce a variety of undesirable results including fat and thin contact, topped shots and popups, straight pulls, and “banana” slices.
Of great importance is keeping your upper torso/head in place (in other words, not moving towards the target from a face-on view) while the hips execute the lateral slide action. This preserves the swing center and the desired shallow AoA.
2) They are not allowing the length of the club to dictate the backswing path and are getting too steep as a result. The shaft of the driver is considerably longer than the other clubs and thus requires more of an around the body backswing as established by the shaft plane at address. It may "feel" flat as they take it back along the shaft plane for the first few feet, but as long as they maintain the "weight forward, shoulder down, and hands in" components while allowing the club to work around them, it should put them in the proper position at the top so they can attack the ball from the inside. (A good feel for that lead shoulder is "down and in, under the chin".)
3) Many believe - and some even teach - that we must try to "hit up on the ball" with the driver. However, consider that in our stock setup with the driver the hands are even with the inside of the lead thigh (as they are with all clubs when playing a standard shot) and our ball position is even with the inside of the heel of the lead foot. This presets a very slight degree of forward shaft lean with the driver. Beyond that, the ball is behind the zero-point of the swing (which is even with the lead shoulder), meaning that without any contrived manipulations the club will still be on its descent - albeit very close to flat - at impact. So, perhaps with the exception of folks with slower swing speeds - or those Long Drive participants teeing it extra high and hitting maybe 1-2 balls out of 10 onto a 60-yard wide "fairway" - in general the path is still ever so slightly down. In fact, the PGA Tour average with the driver is actually minus (e.g.: downward) 1.5 degrees - nearly level - and it should feel level - but slightly down nonetheless. (Here is an article on Ping’s website addressing this topic - ping.com/en-us/blogs/proving-grounds/optimal-launch-and-spin#:~:text=According%20to%20Trackman%2C%20PGA%20Tour,85%25%20ball%2Dflight%20laws )
Thanks again and keep up the fabulous work!!
Tom
PS: If the driver continues to give you problems you can always arrange for a swing video analysis lesson through the school.
Thanks Tom, I will take the advice to the range on Saturday
Hey Tom check out Wyndham Clark’s golf swing I think he does the stack and tilt I would love if you could make a swing video about him just like you did with Matt Fitzpatrick
There are certainly many S&T elements in Wyndham's powerful motion, JJ, just as you'll notice with many Tour players as evidenced by just how many of them have a very centered swing with the lead knee flexing and the trail leg straightening during the backswing, their lead arms on or very close to their tilted shoulder planes, and their hands deep behind their trail shoulder at the top.
Rather than talking about swing analyses of other players, how about we turn the focus to you? 😎 Would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom
Who's the best? Tommy Sags is!! Mashed Krispyness.
LOL! Thanks Alan - I'm glad you enjoyed this latest addition to the extra crispy deep fryer!
Tom
Am I bumping my lead hip towards my target to have that 60/40 or 70/30 weight balance?
Also why have other golf instructors teach to move the golf ball in different positions with different clubs compared to stack and tilt and having the golf ball in the same position?
Hi Vinny,
We address the ball stacked shoulders over hips over knees with our weight balanced 50/50. We then simply bump our hips one inch towards the target while keeping everything else in place. This presets a little more weight forward while retaining the stacked relationship. Both feet are flared outward approximately 10-20 degrees, with the knees similarly angled outward. This orientation facilitates a stress-free, flowing motion back and through, resulting in a very body-friendly, consistent, powerful swing.
As for ball position, your comment that it is static for Stack and Tilt is not accurate. While this system affords you some leeway, in general once my students and members show some level of proficiency with the swing I suggest that they migrate to a stock ball position that is in the middle of the stance for short irons, two balls inside the lead heel for middle irons, and creeping more forward for the longer clubs - the farthest forward being even with the inside of the lead heel for the driver (with the stance width increasing as we move from shorter to longer clubs). From there they can make incremental tweaks to see how different positions affect impact quality and shot shape.
Tom
@@SagutoGolf thank you Tom. Is there any chance I can DoorDash you a bucket of KFC and mash potatoes to get me to see you in person for an in-person lesson lol
@@SagutoGolfVery well explained Tom!!
Any tips/drills on keeping the lead arm straight? It’s my biggest swing problem and I feel like I have to force my arm straight which tightens everything up. Can’t work out if it’s lack of flexibility or technique.
Hi Steven,
Your lead arm should naturally hang straight and tension free at address, so it's "simply" a matter of keeping it that way throughout the motion. I say "simply" but I know it is not necessarily "easy" at first.
If we pre-establish the connections properly in the setup and have a foundational base that facilitates a full centered turn without restriction, then once we've ingrained the correct actions through sequential drilling and repetition we can entrust the motion to the big muscles and allow the arms, wrists, hands, and club to just go along for the ride and respond accordingly as if on autopilot. The power accumulators - including the proper arm, wrist, and hand action - will then naturally load and fire with no contrived manipulations or precise timing necessary, thereby returning the face to the position pre-established at address. It's called "giving up control to gain control", and it's the formula for consistently blissful ball striking and seemingly effortless power.
While there are certainly videos on my channel that address this topic, a better option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom
@@SagutoGolf appreciate the thorough reply, been over-swinging for so long it feels like fighting a losing battle!! I’ll certainly give that a go and take a look at that link, thank you 🙂
@@SagutoGolfwell sir, I think you have put me on the right track for playing much better golf this year. Still need to practice loads but hitting the ball so much better when I get it right. I’ve gone from a lead arm bending overswing to something that feels much more consistent and I’m probably hitting the ball a bit further with less effort. Thanks for your help and keep up the good work 🙂🏌️♂️
Tom, I am having lower back issues. I have changed set up, no help.. not such a straight spine, no help... added a little, tucked pelvis, no help.. any ideas...? Thank you
Without seeing your swing it is impossible for me to make an accurate assessment of the cause of your discomfort, Daniel. What I can offer is that the swing I teach is a proven body-friendly method. Beyond my own personal experience as a golfer who previously experienced back pain, this is further validated by the fact that a significant percentage of my students and online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. _It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion._ Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built. For example, the outward flaring of both feet 10-20 degrees in our setup facilitates the proper amount of unrestricted hip turn back and through. This is a major power move that also keeps the club traveling on the correct path. If you were to square your feet so that they were perpendicular to the target line, then your hips would be impeded from turning sufficiently in the backswing (which would then inhibit the shoulders from executing a full and effortless turn), and from releasing properly in the downswing to propel the club through the zone. Such unnecessary resistance can cause a variety of path issues and/or also place strain on the back, knees and the hip joints as the body will be fighting itself throughout the motion.
Have you looked into the comprehensive, sequential learning platform of the online school yet? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
You don't need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing, experience great ball striking, and reclaim - or even exceed - yardages from years past. I hope you'll give the school some thought.
Tom
Could you please make a short game video, or a video on how to hit wedges from 50-100 yards?
Hi Brian,
Here is a video from my channel's archives titled "How to Hit it Close Inside 100 Yards": ua-cam.com/video/YzNc3f8BaHA/v-deo.html
And here is a chipping video from last year that has helped a lot of golfers improve their performance from around the green: ua-cam.com/video/aatbA39KtRc/v-deo.html
You should find a couple of other videos here if you enter the word "chip" or putt into this channel's search bar. However, the vast majority of my short game content can be found in the online school: saguto.golf
Tom
Hi Tom, as an Australian, I’m still laughing about the Crocodile Dundee comment. As this countries percentage of the role Paul Hogan played would account for about 0.000000000001% of the entire population. The rest of us have only seen crocodiles in zoos. 🤣🤣🤣 Great tip as always. Thank you. 👍😎🇦🇺
Well crikey, Marcus. I thought all you folks down under in Oz wrestled crocs, boxed with kangaroos, and drank Fosters. Perhaps I got one out of three? Thanks for shattering my imagery..... 😆😆😆
Cheers!
Tom
Can you come to England and do some lessons please 😂
I appreciate your interest, Adam!
Actually, I had phased out private lessons (both in-person and virtual) awhile back so I could dedicate more time to my online school. I've not yet set a specific date for when I will resume them (it should be fairly soon), but when I do the virtual lessons - which can be done for anyone anywhere - will be reserved exclusively for my online school members. In-person lessons at my South Carolina location will be open to members and non-members. If you are in my online school - along with many of your fellow Brits - please send me a message through the "chat" feature and I will add you to my list to be notified when slots open up. Also, I am presently offering a swing video analysis service to my school members as a means to support their progress in the school.
If you are not in the school yet, then that would be a great starting point as the school is designed to get golfers on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, structured, sequential platform. That is where you will find very detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99 US/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
Tom
I want a crispy KFC main course golf shot followed by mashed potatoes side. Thanks Tom. Why are you not sponsored by the Colonel. Thanks for your help
I agree. The Colonel has been slower than thick, rich gravy oozing down that mountain of mashed potatoes in terms of my affiliate deal, and I sure have sold a ton of crispy chicken buckets by now..... 😎
My pleasure - I'm glad to know that my instruction content is benefiting you!
Tom
PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will really enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
I'm just currently in a state of feeling like I have to tweak something to get better. Broke 80 once last year and trying to do that more often.
Well, if "Zach is Hungry" for lasting improvement, then let's get him on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in the comprehensive, sequential platform of my online school. 😎 It will make for a far more efficient, superior, and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. The school is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
Let's get you consistently in the 70's this season and then build from there!!
Tom
That’s a spicy meatball!
There's not much better from my perspective, Russell! 😎
Still dead hands? When I do this stuff, I tend to stand up in the downswing. Thoughts on that?
I just replied to your same question in a different thread. Yes - If we pre-establish the connections properly in the setup and have a foundational base that facilitates a full centered turn without restriction, then once we've ingrained the correct actions through sequential drilling and repetition we can entrust the motion to the big muscles and allow the arms, wrists, hands, and club to simply go along for the ride and respond accordingly as if on autopilot. The power accumulators - including the proper arm, wrist, and hand action - will then naturally load and fire with no contrived manipulations or precise timing necessary, thereby returning the face to the position pre-established at address. It's called "giving up control to gain control", and it's the formula for consistently blissful ball striking and seemingly effortless power.
TS
Before I joined Tom's online school the only way I could shave 20 shots off of my golf game was to only play 17 holes. Tom is the best UA-cam golf teacher out there. I worked on the fundamentals ( correct grip, weight placement, SHOULDERS, etc.) this offseason and I am hitting the ball more consistently than I ever have in the past. I can't wait to get on the course this year and see the improvement in action.
That is awesome!! 💪💪 I'm most grateful for your kind words and testimonial regarding the online school, and I'm thrilled for your dramatic ball striking improvement!!
I did my best to price the school at a "no-brainer" level given the quality and effectiveness of the delivered product, and I sincerely appreciate your taking the time to "shout it from the rooftop".
Thanks again for your support, keep up the great work, and have a fantastic season!!
Tom
Bring the sideburns back!
LOL! The ladies have spoken, and as such they will most likely not return.....
However, one nice thing about this platform is that you can always can up my face shrubbery of yesteryear on demand! 😎
Legit
Thanks John - I'm glad you enjoyed this video and I hope the provided swing keys perform well for you!
Tom
Tom posts... those of us who know CLICK, LIKE and are already subscribed. If you are fairly new, Tom is the best. Go try and find 1 negative comment, we will wait. Tom to manynof us is #1... simple and sweet. Crispy too!!
As soon as you said to put your sholder under your chin, I did that. Goona add this to the bag of tricks tomorrow at the range.
Best
“Truth" is defined as that which conforms to reality, and this swing system conforms to the unchanging realities of Physics, Geometry, and data from the game’s best golf ball strikers. That's the truth, and the results - as validated by countless unsolicited testimonials - are the proof. Resistance is thusly futile..... 😎
I'm very glad to know that shoulder-down tip resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
Thanks as always for your kind words and support!!
Tom
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I dropped 20 shots just adopting Tom’s instruction and techniques.
I appreciate you validating my claim!! 😎
I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
Thanks so much for sharing your dramatic improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
Looking at using your discount code to pick up a Mevo. Code cuts $67.35 off retail. Just not sure it’s going to motivate me to practice. Cheaper than trading drivers or buying a fancy putter. Thinking…
It's really a cool device, and the Pro Package gives me all the info I'll ever need and then some when it comes to analyzing my swing or someone else's. Plus the 6 golf courses for sim play and 17 virtual practice range options, etc.
If you can commit to incorporating it into your practice routine it will pay dividends. My two cents, discounted to $.015 with my discount code.... 😎
Tom
Just watched an old Tommy Armour video on here, guess what, weight favours left on every shot
Yep - an excellent ball striker and a very good model for this swing system, Richy!
TS
Listen closely at 8:23 and you'll hear what your golf game sounded like before you started listening to Tom Saguto. 😆
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I heard that when I was editing the video, and I immediately knew that someone in my keenly aware audience was going take notice!!
No matter how hard I try this never has worked for me. When I try to keep my arms straight it creates a lot of tension in my arms. Can you please explain. Tension kills speed. I’m a 68 year old senior still in good shape. Don’t know quite what to do.
Hi Greg,
Your lead arm hangs straight at address without any tension or stiffness, correct? That is the same condition we want to retain throughout the swing. There is no reason for tension to build in during the swing unless we are forcing something or there is a flaw in the motion. The key here is get to - but not go beyond - your body's natural stopping point in the backswing where the tilting, turning, and extending motions are complete, the lead arm has crossed the chest 45 degrees, and the wrists are properly set. This is the point where if we were to try to go any further any or all of the following will occur:
1) the lead arm will bend and/or lift
2) the wrists will break down
3) the lead knee will kick inward towards the trail side
4) the lead shoulder will level out and lose its orientation towards the ball
5) weight will shift into the trail side and bring the low point back with it, resulting in inconsistent contact and unpredictable ball flight.
6) you'll "chicken wing" and/or flip through impact
7) pain, discomfort, and/or possible injury
We don't need to try to get to "parallel" with this swing, and fighting your body in an attempt to do so will result in some combination of the above issues. If you execute this swing properly you will have created width and plenty of distance for that club to travel by taking it in deep, and that will enable you to harness the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum".
By the way, I would be remiss if I didn't mention that a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion. Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built.
Have you looked into the comprehensive, sequential learning platform of the online school yet? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
You don't need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing, experience great ball striking, and reclaim - or even exceed - yardages from years past. I hope you'll give the school some thought.
Tom
Wait so how do you properly play the sweet home alabama riff
Now that information will cost you since I learned it directly from Ed King himself..... 😎 I'll give you a hint though. In the intro there's a Bb note where you probably think it's an A...
Here's a "sweet" transatlantic collaboration from a few years ago with a musically talented golf blogger from the UK if you haven't already seen it: ua-cam.com/video/MG51rLOm6F0/v-deo.html Watch closely and you might see it.
By the way, here is a link to my YT guitar channel if you are interested in checking it out: www.youtube.com/@TomsRockinGuitar And yes - there's plenty of Skynyrd content!
Rock on!
Tom
Hey Tom! Thanks for this one. I know I need to practice this instead of scooping to increase my distance. Here is the test case update: 2/24/24 score 115 FIR 33%, 3/9/24 score 108 FIR 44% with 20 mph winds (30 gusts). I upgraded my 90’s ping zing 2 driver to a 2022 Callaway Mavrik, much more forgiving, but most of this week’s improvement was from quiet hands.
Excellent job in a very short period of time, Mark!! 💪💪
Yes - keep working on taking your hands out of the equation to eliminate that scoop at impact.
Thanks for sharing your improvement and keep us posted on your progress!
Tom
What do you do, If your left arm, Was broken, it has a bend at the elbow
Hi James,
Just let it hang naturally at address without forcing anything and seek to preserve that same arm length throughout the swing. Relative to this, the key is get to - but not go beyond - your body's natural stopping point in the backswing. This is the point where if we were to try to go any further any or all of the following will occur:
1) the lead arm will bend and/or lift
2) the wrists will break down
3) the lead knee will kick inward towards the trail side
4) the lead shoulder will level out and lose its orientation towards the ball
5) weight will shift into the trail side and bring the low point back with it, resulting in inconsistent contact and unpredictable ball flight.
6) you'll "chicken wing" and/or flip through impact
7) pain, discomfort, and/or possible injury
We don't need to try to get to "parallel" with this swing, and fighting your body in an attempt to do so will result in some combination of the above issues. If you execute this swing properly you will have created width and plenty of distance for that club to travel by taking it in deep, and that will enable you to harness the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum".
While there are certainly other videos on my channel that address this topic, a better option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom
@@SagutoGolf Thanks Tom, for taking the time to answer my question, love all your videos I’ve been looking at Calvin Pete I have the same break in my arm as Calvin Pete had , he was the one of the best ball . Strikers!
My pleasure, James! I hope that helps, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you! And yes - Mr. Peete was certainly a tremendous ball striker!
TS
If i do not cock my wrist in backswing I feel no power.how do i swing without cocking the wrist.
Watch my swing again. My wrists absolutely do hinge! The key is that I am simply allowing them to do so and not forcing the action. See my reply to you "hands free" question that you posed in a separate thread.
Your swing in this video appears to be a little more steep and not quite as deep compared to earlier video when you talked about keeping backswing more shallow. Any reason for the change?
Definitely not the case, Terry. The length of the club we are swinging dictates the plane. My hands are still deep and behind my trail shoulder at the top with this short iron. They would appear to be deeper with a longer club, but that is the natural result of a shallower shaft plane.
While there are certainly videos on my channel that address this topic, a better option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom
You seem to be bending your wrists in you backswing to 90 degrees to your arms which seems to contradict the 'no wrist' bend in your previous lesson. Correct?
I believe you are not quite grasping what I was saying in the previous video that you referenced. The "feel" is straight arms. Of course the wrists will hinge and the trail arm folds to 90 degrees, but I am simply allowing this to happen as opposed to forcing it. If we pre-establish the connections properly in the setup and have a foundational base that facilitates a full centered turn without restriction, then once we've ingrained the correct actions through sequential drilling and repetition we can entrust the motion to the big muscles and allow the arms, wrists, hands, and club to simply go along for the ride and respond accordingly as if on autopilot. The power accumulators - including the proper arm, wrist, and hand action - will then naturally load and fire with no contrived manipulations or precise timing necessary, thereby returning the face to the position pre-established at address. It's called "giving up control to gain control", and it's the formula for consistently blissful ball striking and seemingly effortless power.
While there are certainly videos on my channel that address this topic, a better option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom
@@SagutoGolf Thank you for your comprehensive reply. I get it!
Nice video Tom. Think I miss your long curly hair. 😂
LOL! Glad you enjoyed it, Ronald, and you can always cue up my "rock star locks" on-demand in my channel's archives! 😎
Tom
Prettt brutal to goats:-)
Yeah - I know. Apologies to all you goat lovers out there..... 😎
No way Tom ever fired a 126 in his life
I wish I had save the scorecard from that High school tournament, but alas I probably tore it to pieces and torched it in the aftermath.... 😎
Bring back the checkered pants
No worries - they will reappear. I just didn't know that I was making a fashion statement. The very thought of that rather frightens me..... 😬😎
126? no way
Here is the story of my "conversion": ua-cam.com/video/PM8lNNrMPEk/v-deo.html
TS
Thanks Tom I'm now banned from my local grocery store. At least I am hitting under 90!
Oops. Sorry about that....... But hey - golf is just about more important than food anyway, right?! 😆😆
Thanks for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Can you get an 82 year old demonstrating this just to see how far his turn is so I can compare with mine
Well, here is an impromptu lesson with 80-something year-old Bill at my club's practice facility: ua-cam.com/video/Lb1D2BUrmNU/v-deo.html Bill has a surgically repaired shoulder and is very much restricted in his range of motion as a result.
You may be interested to know that a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion. Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built.
Have you looked into the comprehensive, sequential learning platform of the online school yet? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
You don't need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing, experience great ball striking, and reclaim - or even exceed - yardages from years past. I hope you'll give the school some thought.
Tom
20 shots in 4 weeks? Lmao
I have witnesses, Robbie.....😎
Money
Thanks John - I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Tom
Yeah but what does Jack the GOAT know
Based on his divot pattern, not much..... 😎
Throw anything in the grocery store and you will be straight.... out the door !
Do u cock your wrist in top of your backswing?😊
See my previous two replies to you...
It's time for the online school. 😎