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This dude made golf fun for me. I watch his videos exclusively and I’ve improved so much. Been playing for 3 years and I’m very close to breaking 85 thanks my man.
That's fantastic - I'm thrilled to learn of your dramatic improvement!! 💪💪 Thanks so much for your support in sharing your success 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 seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews.
Absolutely true ! I never hit the ball far swinging hard. It wasn't till I slowed the down swing that I hit it a lot further and a lot more consistently. Only took me 45 years to figure that out !
Well still, at least you figured it out!!! It's so important to feel the transition in order to suppress the "hit" instinct - which plagues a majority of amateur golfers (the primary audience of this channel) - and get the downswing started in the proper sequence. Slowing things down to discover and ingrain our ideal swing rhythm is an excellent way to accomplish that. This does not mean that we’re going to be slow through the zone. We are simply dialing in our tempo for grooving the correct path and achieving consistent sweet spot contact (i.e.: maximizing our “smash factor”). Think in terms of Els, Couples, Matsuyama, Cam Young, Morikawa, for example. Thanks for your message and keep up the great work!! Tom Saguto, PGA PS: By the way, since my channel’s content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
This is beautiful. This is exactly my issue! I hit really well on the range because I take my time, but I hit bad shots when I play because I fell pressure and rush my down swing. I'm going to save this clip so I memorise your wise words! Thanks brother!
Thanks so much, Jason - I sincerely appreciate your kind words regarding my instruction and teaching style!! And if you ever decide to take up this greatest of games, you know where to turn!! Tom
That’s the key. You need to understand how your body moves with the club . But a lot of people they don’t understand this concept. When you do it slowly you can feel it . Congratulations 👍
Totally agree. Walked nine holes out in Lake Carroll in Lanark Illinois today, and shot 4 over by just slowing things down, turning, keeping my damn head down, hitting down on the white ball and following through. What a fun/challenging game 😉 Can’t wait to do it again tomo
Fantastic!! I’m very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Thanks so much for your support in sharing your dramatic improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom Saguto, PGA PS: By the way, since my channel’s content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
This is something I have found helps me a lot! Several years ago, as a beginner, I was struggling with partial swings because I was trying to start my backswing full speed and then suddenly stop the backswing for a shorter swing. This made the transition from backswing to downswing difficult. When I tried to make it feel like slow motion, I started making much better contact with the ball. I try it with my full swing, too. Much better.
Well done!! I'm glad to know that this tip resonated with you and confirmed what you had figured out on your own. Thanks for sharing your experience and keep up the great work! Tom PS: Since you're liking my channel's content, I thought you might enjoy my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
That stopping point (feeling) is a game changer for me (beginner) for all my clubs - including wedge play. It “calms” my swing and makes it easier and more consistent. Many, many thanks!!
Awesome! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you. Excellent job building it into your swing! Thanks for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: As a beginner, perhaps you might wish to consider the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish. Additionally, you'll have access to all my short game content (putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play), advanced level content, diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. And here's a link to my free mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
YES! The key in this regard is to get to - but not go beyond - our 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 force ourselves to get to "parallel" with this swing, and fighting our body in an attempt to do so will result in some combination of the above issues. If we execute this swing properly we will have created width and plenty of distance for that club to travel by taking it in deep, and that enables us to then harness the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum". Keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom
Tom - giving you an update comment after my comments a few weeks ago. Used to shoot 50-55 on 9 holes regularly, just shot 40 this week after following your tips this season. Hoping to break 80 on 18 for the first time this year!
That's am AWESOME progress update, Ryan!! 💪💪 I'm very glad to know that my instruction is continuing to resonate with you!! Thanks so much for sharing your dramatic improvement and keep up the fantastic 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 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 folks across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words and validation! It's so important to feel the transition in order to suppress the "hit" instinct - which plagues a majority of amateur golfers (i.e.: the primary audience of this channel) - and get the downswing started in the proper sequence, and slowing things down to discover and ingrain our ideal swing rhythm is an excellent way to accomplish that. This does not mean that we’re going to be slow through the zone. We are simply dialing in our tempo for grooving the proper path and achieving consistent sweet spot contact (i.e.: maximizing our “smash factor”). Think in terms of Els, Couples, Matsuyama, Cam Young, Morikawa, for example. Thanks again! Tom
Great lesson! Many classic instructors spoke on pausing at the top of the swing. Instructors like Sam Snead and Bobby Jones explain that a player should feel the full cocking of the wrist before starting the downswing. Most people begin the downswing before they are set, which robs them of power, accuracy, and consistency. While you said you don't want the feeling of "everything going at one time", waiting for that feeling of one’s stopping point actually sets up the player to do just that (move through in one piece).
I'm glad you enjoyed it, Joshua, and your comment is spot on. There are two things at play here: 1) Discovering and dialing in our ideal swing tempo, and 2) Feeling that transition - or the change in direction - so we don't rush our downswing from the top and thereby lose our sequencing (a very common affliction within the amateur golfing realm). Our perfect tempo/rhythm - which is unique to each of us individually - thereby enables us to gather and unload the various components in proper order for seemingly effortless, powerful ball striking bliss. By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I thought you might also enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ Thanks for your message! Tom
Dude my coach used to make me do something similar. Pausing at the top helps tremendously with tempo. I used to throw my shoulder/rush my swing and it would cause me to get steep and hit fat shots or I'd pull up and thin it. Pausing at the top prevents this. Also, another good drill is to try and hit 100 yard drivers.
Absolutely! There are two things at play here: 1) Discovering and dialing in our ideal swing tempo, and 2) Feeling that transition - or the change in direction - so we don't rush our downswing from the top and thereby lose our sequencing (a very common affliction within the amateur golfing realm). Our perfect tempo/rhythm - which is unique to each of us individually - thereby enables us to gather and unload the various components in proper order for seemingly effortless, powerful ball striking bliss. Thanks for your message! Tom
Off all the videos I’ve watched this is by far the most accurate for me. When I feel like I am “costing” in my down swing it comes off pure a lot. Obviously I am still an amateur and fight rush it tendency’s. A lot has to do with playing the correct t boxes for your length. You will fight your brain 10 fold if you feel the course is to long for you.
I'm glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Joshua! It's so important to feel the transition in order to suppress the "hit" instinct and get the downswing started in the proper sequence, and slowing things down to discover and ingrain our ideal swing rhythm is an excellent way to accomplish that. This does not mean that we’re going to be slow through the zone. We are simply dialing in our ideal tempo for grooving the proper path and achieving consistent sweet spot contact (i.e.: maximizing our “smash factor”). Think in terms of Ernie Els and Fred Couples, for example. Embrace the challenge and have fun out there!! Tom PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will really enjoy and benefit from the comprehensive, structured, step-by-step learning platform for all the finer aspects of the swing (and the game in general) in my online school. Have you looked into it yet? Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. And here is a link to my free mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you are interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! Here's the thing, though - this body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance swing system is rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology, and it is modeled on empirical observations of the game's most prolific ball strikers. As such it does not discriminate by age or ability - from kids to seniors and everyone in between, and from "weekend golfers" to the best players in the world. For example, watch any Tour event on TV and you'll see a significant number of players executing these motions, a fact corroborated by just how many of them have a very centered swing with the lead knee flexing and the trail leg straightening during the backswing, their lead arms on or very close to their tilted shoulder planes, and their hands deep behind their trail shoulder at the top - all elements of the method being taught here! Thanks again for your message and support!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will really like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Being relaxed and smooth is the best way to avoid shanks. Everyone thinks they have to muscle the club and they are inconsistent because of it. Even alot of different golf youtubers will do this and it drives me crazy. Power comes from momentum, leverage, and the speed of these two together. If you have good weight transfer and have solid form(for your body) you'll hit bombs.
Indeed. There are two things at play here: 1) Discovering and dialing in our ideal swing tempo, and 2) Feeling that transition - or the change in direction - so we don't rush our downswing from the top and thereby lose our sequencing (a very common affliction within the amateur golfing realm). Our perfect tempo/rhythm - which is unique to each of us individually - thereby enables us to gather and unload the various components in proper order for seemingly effortless, powerful ball striking bliss. TS
Because of you Tim I have been hitting my irons, ball first. It’s like a Miracle since I have so many terrible variables yet using a few of your tips I can finally enjoy playing again!!! Thank you
That's awesome, Greg! 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 improvement and resulting enjoyment, and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, since my lesson 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 structured learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
This!!! My problem exactly rn, ( in 1st year of golfing) fight the urge to muscle the ball and let the club do the work! More distance needed just get “more” club. Fantastic demonstration 🎉🎉
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you!! It's so important to feel the transition in order to suppress the "hit" instinct and get the downswing started in the proper sequence. Here are some full length lesson videos on this same topic: - ua-cam.com/video/VtufwVMChHg/v-deo.html - ua-cam.com/video/oNy1dyEQ2cc/v-deo.html - ua-cam.com/video/HIBcDxGHjqk/v-deo.html Embrace the challenge of this greatest of games and have fun out there! Tom PS: As a relatively new golfer, perhaps you might wish to consider the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish. Additionally, you'll have access to all my short game content (putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play), advanced level content, diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe spanning all age ranges and talent levels are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. And here's a link to my free mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it! By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ Tom
Yep, slow it down and everything works better… and keeping those elbows straight as you can…there is some give from from the elbows at the very top of swing but they snap back to both locked as you move back downward. This keeps your pendulum truer.
There are two things at play here: 1) Discovering and dialing in our ideal swing tempo, and 2) Feeling that transition - or the change in direction - so we don't rush our downswing from the top and thereby lose our sequencing (a very common affliction within the amateur golfing realm). Our perfect tempo/rhythm - which is unique to each of us individually - thereby enables us to gather and unload the various components in proper order for seemingly effortless, powerful ball striking bliss. Thanks for your message! Tom
@@SagutoGolf I wish I could have had a golf pro such as yourself thirty or forty years ago. Quality lessons can make a scratch player of someone in just a few lessons.
I tried a pause at the top with my driver and hit it farther. With my irons I find concentrating on straight lead arm makes for consistent shots. Thanks Tom
I am complete beginner just a year of golf and around 25 hendicap and started to hit relatively consistently last few months. This stopping point, the rhythm, is absolute key. Whenever I hit a bad one its because I didnt feel the stopping point properly. technically there is no complete stopping point, you gotta start the downswing just as you are finishing the back swing to get that recoil that launches you into downswing. It makes perfect sense since you are dealing with a pendulum really the end of it which is the club head and start is your shoulders.
Welcome to this greatest of games!! Actually, there are plenty of excellent players who deploy a slight pause at the top. That "recoil" - or some may call it "torquing" - you speak of is by no means a swing necessity, and it can cause more harm than good, especially if it places repetitive strain on the body. There are two things at play here: 1) Discovering and dialing in our ideal swing tempo, and 2) Feeling that transition - or the change in direction - so we don't rush our downswing from the top and thereby lose our sequencing (a very common affliction within the amateur golfing realm). Our perfect tempo/rhythm - which is unique to each of us individually - thereby enables us to gather and unload the various components in proper order for seemingly effortless, powerful ball striking bliss. By the way, as a beginner, perhaps you might wish to consider the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish. Additionally, you'll have access to all my short game content (putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play), advanced level content, diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe spanning all age ranges and talent levels are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. And here's a link to my free mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ Embrace the challenge that is golf and have fun out there!! Tom
I've been playing for 5 months and from watching this guys videos I am throwing darts now. I sucked at first but started watching these videos and slowly I've been getting better.
That's fabulous! I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
I'm sure it's my gorilla arms that are the start point of my woes. I've tried so many things (a lot of Tom's ideas) but there's always something I'm getting wrong and it's driving me nuts. 😮 3 months ago I concentrated on Tom's guidance on tucking in right elbow, squeeze arms together, use shoulders in my backswing turn. Massive improvement and was getting another 25 yards on my 7 iron... Job done. Trouble is it made me more tense and I was getting stuck (no follow thru) and it was tweaking my back nd now my ball contact is poor too often. From Tom's previous feedback I feel sure I'm just too fast from the top and more like a slashing downswing. I top a lot of balls, but if I try to swing more relaxed I still don't have good contact. I also think that one of the hardest things to do for over 50s is the coordination of the hip turn alongside the downswing. I know I tend to "slide" my hips which makes me lean back on the downswing, so right now it's a struggle. Funny thing is that if I open my stance for an 80 yard pitch I relax and hit nice shots, so I do realise "a lot of it is in the head"....
Hi Lee, At this juncture I strongly recommend that you consider enrolling in the comprehensive, structured, step-by-step online school platform. It will make for a far more efficient and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year, the value for what you get is beyond comprehension. Let's get you out of that abyss and into the wonderful world of consistent, body-friendly ball striking bliss!! Tom
I’ve been doing this. And the thing I found was slowing my backswing down a lot and feeling like it’s at a good point at the top before starting the downswing and it helped me a lot so this makes sense
Nice job figuring it out on your own! Thanks for validating this tip with your experience and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my lesson 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 structured learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
You’re my favorite Tom. I wish I could in person lessons with you! My local golf pro is a Andy Plumber fan!! So luckily he teaches SAT! Yay! Have a fantastic day!!
I sincerely appreciate the kind words, Matthew, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating well with you!! Andy is THE man, and S&T is THE plan for a lifetime of consistent, powerful, body-friendly golf!! Tom
Fantastic! I’m very glad to know that this tempo tip resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Thanks so much for validating it with your improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom Saguto, PGA PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Nice job!! It's so important to feel the transition in order to suppress the "hit" instinct - which plagues a majority of amateur golfers (i.e.: the primary audience of this channel) - and get the downswing started in the proper sequence, and slowing things down to discover and ingrain our ideal swing rhythm is an excellent way to accomplish that. This does not mean that we’re going to be slow through the zone. We are simply dialing in our tempo for grooving the proper path and achieving consistent sweet spot contact (i.e.: maximizing our “smash factor”). Think in terms of Ernie Els and Fred Couples, for example. Keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
This video was exactly what I did about a month ago with my swing and now that I’ve seen your video it makes complete sense. You definitely give some actually good tips and advice. Keep it up
Nice job figuring it out on your own, and I'm very glad to know that this video tip helped to validate your experience! Keep up the great work!! Tom PS: Since you're liking my channel's content, I thought you might enjoy my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
There are two things at play here: 1) Discovering and dialing in our ideal swing tempo - as you are doing an excellent job with - and 2) Feeling that transition - or the change in direction - so we don't rush our downswing from the top and thereby lose our sequencing (a very common affliction within the amateur golfing realm). Our perfect tempo/rhythm - which is unique to each of us individually - thereby enables us to gather and unload the various components in proper order for seemingly effortless, powerful ball striking bliss. I'm glad you enjoyed the tip. Keep up the great work! Tom
I'm glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you incorporate it into your swing! There are two things at play here when I speak about "slowing it down": 1) Discovering and dialing in our ideal swing tempo, and 2) Feeling that transition - or the change in direction - so we don't rush our downswing from the top and thereby lose our sequencing. Our perfect tempo/rhythm - which is unique to each of us individually - thereby enables us to gather and unload the various components in proper order for seemingly effortless, powerful ball striking bliss. Embrace the challenge and have fun out there! Tom PS: By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Hint: when you “swing easy”, your legs and upper body stay more coordinated, and then you hit it with more power generated by your entire body, not just your legs and not just your upper body.
Yes! It's so important to feel the transition in order to suppress the "hit" instinct - which plagues a majority of amateur golfers (the primary audience of this channel) - and get the downswing started in the proper sequence, and slowing things down to discover and ingrain our ideal swing rhythm is an excellent way to accomplish that. This does not mean that we’re going to be slow through the zone. We are simply dialing in our tempo for grooving the correct path and achieving consistent sweet spot contact (i.e.: maximizing our “smash factor”). Think in terms of Els, Couples, Matsuyama, Cam Young, Morikawa, for example. Thanks for your comment! Tom
Kinda like max homa, I started slowing my backswing at the start if the year, and almost pausing nut not quite, that way my hips are ahead and theres drag creating club head speed at impact, been hitting it better and smoother with almost more ease
I've tried keeping my leading arm straight like in the videos but it does not feel natural to me at all and I can't get good rotation. Maybe my arms are too short?!
The lead arm is the radius of our swing circle, Shannon, and as such if we desire ball striking consistency we should endeavor to preserve our radius from address to post-impact. Our lead arm should hang down relatively straight without any "forcing" at address. From there, as long as we have a proper setup which is supportive of an unrestricted motion we ought to be able to maintain the same level of straightness that we started with. This is not difficult to accomplish as long as we don't try to take it back beyond our body’s natural stopping point. It all begins with a good setup that facilitates an effortless 45 degrees of hip turn. From there all we need is another 45 degrees of shoulder turn to get to the full 90. If any of those turns are restricted by an improper setup, then the lead arm will fight the stymied torso and have a good chance of breaking down. As for the trail arm, it will fold to 90 degrees in the backswing and both wrists will hinge as a result, but as long as we keep our connections and arm structure intact these actions should occur naturally as if on autopilot and ought not have to be forced or consciously manufactured. And while I certainly have several videos that address this topic, a more structured option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Tom Saguto, PGA
Thank you, Tom. I've been playing for years. Not a lot, maybe a half dozen rounds per year. I've watched your videos and have been practicing in my back yard practice area. I took those tips to the course today and shaved 10 strokes from my game. Slow backswing and keeping my right arm tucked in has really helped. I'll be applying other tips on Wednesday. Cheers!
That's awesome!! 💪💪 I appreciate knowing that my channel's instruction content is resonating with you, and I'm very glad to learn of your improvement! Thanks for sharing 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 for all the finer aspects of the swing (and the game in general) in my online school. Have you looked into it yet? Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. And here is a link to my free mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you are interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
My pleasure, Michael - I'm glad you're enjoying them! By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ Tom
I used to try to kill the ball, and would hit absolutely embarrassing shots every time. Slowing my swing down has helped so much! I'll take a 220-yard drive over a 30-yard shank any day!
Nice job!! 💪💪 It's so important to feel the transition in order to suppress the "hit" instinct - which plagues a majority of amateur golfers (the primary audience of this channel) - and get the downswing started in the proper sequence, and slowing things down to discover and ingrain our ideal swing rhythm is an excellent way to accomplish that. This does not mean that we’re going to be slow through the zone. We are simply dialing in our tempo for grooving the correct path and achieving consistent sweet spot contact (i.e.: maximizing our “smash factor”). Think in terms of Els, Couples, Matsuyama, Cam Young, Morikawa, for example. Keep up the great work! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will also like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
My pleasure, Nicky! I'm very glad to know that this tip resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you take it out to the course! Tom Saguto, PGA PS: By the way, since my channel’s content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
So I think I’ve cracked how to perfect my swing. Simply mimic this. I’ll get a camera to record my every movement, I’ll receive lived feedback whilst my eyes are pointed towards the and will not stop until I am doing this exact movement, consistently.
Sounds like a good plan! To supplement your efforts, would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Keep up the great work! Tom
We have loads of time IF we give ourselves that time, feeling like you pause at the top allows you to feel the transition point and then start the downswing smoothly but like everything in golf it's easier said than done!
It's so important to feel the transition in order to suppress the "hit" instinct - which plagues a majority of amateur golfers (the primary audience of this channel) - and get the downswing started in the proper sequence. Slowing things down to discover and ingrain our ideal swing rhythm is an excellent way to accomplish that. This does not mean that we’re going to be slow through the zone. We are simply dialing in our tempo for grooving the correct path and achieving consistent sweet spot contact (i.e.: maximizing our “smash factor”). Think in terms of Els, Couples, Matsuyama, Cam Young, Morikawa, for example. Yes - much easier said than done, but ultimately so worth the time and effort to go out there and "git 'er done"! Tom
I'm very glad to know that this tip resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice! There are two things at play here: 1) Discovering and dialing in our ideal swing tempo, and 2) Feeling that transition - or the change in direction - so we don't rush our downswing from the top and thereby lose our sequencing (a very common affliction within the amateur golfing realm). Our perfect tempo/rhythm - which is unique to each of us individually - thereby enables us to gather and unload the various components in proper order for seemingly effortless, powerful ball striking bliss. By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ Tom
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Austin, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating well with you!! Tom PS: Since you're liking my channel's content, I thought you might also enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
This might be helpful for me to check out what's up with my swing. I'm averaging mid-70's but still an amateur. My swing feels a bit random. I seem to oscillate between mis hits and amazing hits. When I happen to get 2 good shots in a row I almost end up with a birdie or eagle. Trying to get some level of consistency to my game.
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Joshua, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice! There are two things at play here: 1) Discovering and dialing in our ideal swing tempo, and 2) Feeling that transition - or the change in direction - so we don't rush our downswing from the top and thereby lose our sequencing (a very common affliction within the amateur golfing realm). Our perfect tempo/rhythm - which is unique to each of us individually - thereby enables us to gather and unload the various components in proper order for seemingly effortless, powerful ball striking bliss. By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ Tom
I always take one or two hints. That along with keeping my weight left and foot down, golf is a blast. 3 putting blows, but the crispy shots are yummy.
I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are continuing to resonate with you, Ken!! Thanks so much for sharing your crispy ball striking improvement and resulting enjoyment, 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/ It's a great way to further your familiarization of this swing system and be introduced to the structured learning method that is delivering the referenced results.
It's so important to feel the transition in order to suppress the "hit" instinct - which plagues a majority of amateur golfers (i.e.: the primary audience of this channel) - and get the downswing started in the proper sequence, and slowing things down to discover and ingrain our ideal swing rhythm is an excellent way to accomplish that. This does not mean that we’re going to be slow through the zone. We are simply dialing in our tempo for grooving the proper path and achieving consistent sweet spot contact (i.e.: maximizing our “smash factor”). Think in terms of Ernie Els and Fred Couples, for example. As for "half swings", really 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 (preferably with a flat or slightly bowed lead wrist). 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 To be clear, we don't need to try to get to "parallel" with this swing, and fighting our body in an attempt to do so will result in some combination of the above issues. If you execute this swing properly you will have created width and plenty of distance for that club to travel by taking it in deep, and that will enable you to harness the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum". Tom PS: By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Nice job figuring it out, Adam - I'm very glad to know that this video tip helped you! Tom PS: By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
I sincerely appreciate your kind words and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content is resonating well with you and providing clarity in the muddied, overly-complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. Thanks! Tom
That succinctly sums up what we do here, Gareth! Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed the tip! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will really like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
ii do the same and my ball striking changed so much. i switched to the slow backswing i went from topping every ball to at least hitting the semi correctly lol
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Alex; excellent job incorporating it into your swing!! 💪💪 Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner:
Welcome aboard! You may find some helpful content in this playlist of my downswing-related episodes: ua-cam.com/play/PLV62KxT7Mp7Jxi814RQddJx3wkHqxqhio.html Really, though, my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” is probably the best place to start. That's where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ Embrace the challenge and have fun out there!! Tom
I have never played golf, then I tried with a friend and I just have this in me. The late snap. The mechanics are just natural to me. Now im struggling with the late snap in discgolf tho
Sorry that I can't help you with the disc golf issue, but I'm glad to learn of your golfing progress! Ans by the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ Welcome to this greatest of games. Embrace the challenge and have fun out there!! Tom
Very good tip and great way of explaining it. Reminds me of how my dad use to explain things to me...I would exaggerate the instruction, convinced it wouldnt work, but then id look up and see the ball tracking long and straight! 👍
I'm very glad to know that this tip resonated with you, Trey, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice! Thanks for your kind words, and keep that ball tracking long and straight!! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Sounds good! It's so important to feel the transition in order to suppress the "hit" instinct - which plagues a majority of amateur golfers (the primary audience of this channel) - and get the downswing started in the proper sequence. Slowing things down to discover and ingrain our ideal swing rhythm is an excellent way to accomplish that. This does not mean that we’re going to be slow through the zone. We are simply dialing in our tempo for grooving the correct path and achieving consistent sweet spot contact (i.e.: maximizing our “smash factor”). Think in terms of Els, Couples, Matsuyama, Cam Young, Morikawa, for example. I hope this works well for you when you put it into practice! Tom
"Lag" refers to retaining the angle established between the arms and the club shaft at the top of the backswing well into the downswing. Premature loss of that angle is a swing fault known as "casting" or "early extension", and it is an issue that plagues a vast majority of amateur golfers. TS
At 60 yrs old I’ve lost some strength and flexibility. I carry my 7 iron about 147 yards. Curious if the oversized grips would possibly help? I put it on my driver and love it.
By the way, 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.
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.
I slowed down and swung slower on the back-9 this morning, and had much better results. Not necessarily a slower swing speed, but more solid (center of clubface) contact 👊🏻 Quit swinging like a folding lawn chair, and swing with a stable foundation … much better results 👍🏻 Good stuff, Tom … keep up the good work!
LOL!! Nice job, Parski!! Leave the folding lawn chairs for the post-round beverages... 😎 Thanks for the progress report, keep it stable, and keep it KFCrispy!! Tom
Nice job, Frank, and it is absolutely applicable 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. Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag, as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Tom Saguto, PGA
Here's a recent lesson video on the straight lead arm that may help: ua-cam.com/video/m91Zd5GXz4E/v-deo.html And here's a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ Tom
There are two things at play here: 1) Discovering and dialing in our ideal swing tempo, and 2) Feeling that transition - or the change in direction - so we don't rush our downswing from the top and thereby lose our sequencing (a very common affliction within the amateur golfing realm). Our perfect tempo/rhythm - which is unique to each of us individually - enables us to gather and unload the various components in proper order for seemingly effortless, powerful ball striking bliss. Executing a full shoulder turn is a key component for accomplishing this, since an abbreviated motion lacks both rhythm and a natural stopping point and thereby encourages the "hit" instinct to take over. In this regard a brief pause at the top can certainly help. Thanks for your message! Tom Saguto, PGA PS: By the way, since my lesson 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 structured learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thanks - I'm very glad to know that this drill performed well for you!! By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will also enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ Tom
And that certainly translates well to "classic" golf! It's so important to feel the transition in order to suppress the "hit" instinct - which plagues a majority of amateur golfers - and get the downswing started in the proper sequence, and slowing things down to discover and ingrain our ideal swing rhythm is an excellent way to accomplish that. This does not mean that we’re going to be slow through the zone. We are simply dialing in our tempo for grooving the proper path and achieving consistent sweet spot contact (i.e.: maximizing our “smash factor”). Thanks for the "crossover" validation! 😎 Tom
"Keeping your arms straight" ...but shouldn't you want to have a pivot in your arms and wrists at a certain point in the swing since that helps with generating more clubhead speed?
The "feel" is straight arms. Of course the wrists hinge and the trail arm folds to 90 degrees. 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 a proper full wrist hinge - will then naturally load and fire with no contrived manipulations or precise timing necessary, thereby returning the face to the position pre-established at address. It's called "giving up control to gain control", and it's the formula for consistently blissful ball striking and seemingly effortless power. Here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ Tom
Thanks - I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you! Tom PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will also enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Hi Vincent, 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. 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 length of the driver encourages 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 ) Also, the online school will provide the tools you need to start mashing the driver. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews The school's intuitive curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, plus there’s so much additional guided instruction courses and content on the many other aspects of the game. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf I hope that helps! Tom
@@SagutoGolf , Tom , many , many thanks ! I m amazed , busy as you are, having probably hundreds of messages a day, that you find the time to answer me so precisly , rapidly and friendly ..you gave me valuable informations Having such a commitment is rare, the future is sure bright for you ! thanks again
Yes! Compare and contrast with the torquing and contorting body-wrecking swing that we are seeing too much of nowadays. For example, Zalatoris, Niemann, and others. - ua-cam.com/video/HkemK_uPg7o/v-deo.html - ua-cam.com/video/vG0UtsgRvUA/v-deo.html Thanks, Tom
Fantastic, Brennan! I'm very glad to know that this tip resonated with you! Thanks for sharing your success with it and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, since my lesson content is performing well for you, I am confident you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
I'm glad to know that this tip resonated with you, Matt! It's so important to feel the transition in order to suppress the "hit" instinct - which plagues a majority of amateur golfers (i.e.: the primary audience of this channel) - and get the downswing started in the proper sequence, and slowing things down to discover and ingrain our ideal swing rhythm is an excellent way to accomplish that. This does not mean that we’re going to be slow through the zone. We are simply dialing in our tempo for grooving the proper path and achieving consistent sweet spot contact (i.e.: maximizing our “smash factor”). Think in terms of Ernie Els and Fred Couples, for example. Keep up the great work!! Tom PS: Since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will also enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
There's plenty of full-length lesson content on my channel pertaining to the proper hip action. There's only so much I can squeeze into a UA-cam "Short" with a 60-second time limit!!
LOL! No! 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. Tom
I'm very glad to know that this tip resonated with you, Stephen, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice! By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will also enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ Thanks for your message! Tom
My pleasure, Lawrence! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will also like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
I was using JumboMax Ultralite grips in extra-large in this video and several others up until around May of this year. 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 recently purchased a new set of PXG's, 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. Tom
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Anthony, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice! By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ Tom
Slower creates tension that is like winding up a rubber band if you make exact correct contact with the ball club speed at contact is the true measure of distance. Bat speed in baseball is the same thing. It’s physics.
This swing system just happens to be rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology, and it is modeled on empirical observations of the game's most prolific ball strikers. No surprise then that it stands the test of time and does not discriminate by age or ability - from kids to seniors and everyone in between, inclusive of the best players in the world today. It's so important to feel the transition in order to suppress the "hit" instinct that plagues the vast majority of amateur golfers in order to get the downswing started in the proper sequence, and slowing things down to identify and dial in our ideal rhythm is an excellent way to accomplish that. We are not slowing things down through the zone, and we are definitely not creating tension. Think in terms of Ernie Els and Fred Couples, for example.
I'm very glad to know that this tempo tip resonated with you, Carl, and I hope it performs well when you take it out to the course! Tom Saguto, PGA PS: By the way, since my channel’s content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
LOL!! YES!!! (My intro to golf came through the Tiger Woods '98 computer game....😎) There are two things at play here: 1) Discovering and dialing in our ideal swing tempo, and 2) Feeling that transition - or the change in direction - so we don't rush our downswing from the top and thereby lose our sequencing (a very common affliction within the amateur golfing realm). Our perfect tempo/rhythm - which is unique to each of us individually - thereby enables us to gather and unload the various components in proper order for seemingly effortless, powerful ball striking bliss. Tom PS: By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Welcome back, Michael! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and now that you are armed with this knowledge I hope you are able to use it to the body-friendly betterment of your game. Thanks again for your kind messages and ongoing support! Tom PS: I recently updated my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to refresh your fundamental understanding of this system and perhaps even pick up a few new crispy nuggets if you’ve already been through the previous course. Check it out if interested!
funny phenomena - he's talking a lot of technique, but really in any sport that requires a hip turn to maximize power (golf, baseball, tennis, hockey, even boxing, etc), the easier/smother one's motion feels the more power and speed one can actually achieve.
Yes. There are two things at play here: 1) Discovering and dialing in our ideal swing tempo, and 2) Feeling that transition - or the change in direction - so we don't rush our downswing from the top and thereby lose our sequencing (a very common affliction within the amateur golfing realm). Our perfect tempo/rhythm - which is unique to each of us individually - thereby enables us to gather and unload the various components in proper order for seemingly effortless, powerful ball striking bliss. Tom
I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you! 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 quite certain you will really enjoy and benefit from the comprehensive, structured, step-by-step learning platform for all the finer aspects of the swing (and the game in general) in my online school. Have you looked into it yet? Thousands of folks across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. And here is a link to my free mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you are interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
If you were to view the full episode that this short clip was extracted from, you would understand that there are two things at play here: 1) Discovering and ingraining in our ideal swing tempo, and 2) Feeling that transition - or the change in direction - so we don't rush our downswing from the top and thereby lose our sequencing (a very common affliction within the amateur golfing realm). Slowing things down to discover and ingrain our ideal swing rhythm is an excellent way to accomplish that. This does not mean that we’re going to be slow through the zone. We are simply dialing in our tempo for grooving the correct path and achieving consistent sweet spot contact (i.e.: maximizing our “smash factor”). Think in terms of Els, Couples, Matsuyama, Cam Young, Morikawa, for example. Tom Saguto, PGA
Thanks and welcome aboard, Darren!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice! And by the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will also enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ Tom
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Do you have a putter grip on your iron?
Yup!
This dude made golf fun for me. I watch his videos exclusively and I’ve improved so much. Been playing for 3 years and I’m very close to breaking 85 thanks my man.
That's fantastic - I'm thrilled to learn of your dramatic improvement!! 💪💪
Thanks so much for your support in sharing your success 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 seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews.
Nice. I shot 84 yesterday, I can’t wait to break 80
I've been playing for almost 5 years now and sitting on +2 handicap keep working man
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Absolutely true ! I never hit the ball far swinging hard. It wasn't till I slowed the down swing that I hit it a lot further and a lot more consistently. Only took me 45 years to figure that out !
Well still, at least you figured it out!!!
It's so important to feel the transition in order to suppress the "hit" instinct - which plagues a majority of amateur golfers (the primary audience of this channel) - and get the downswing started in the proper sequence. Slowing things down to discover and ingrain our ideal swing rhythm is an excellent way to accomplish that. This does not mean that we’re going to be slow through the zone. We are simply dialing in our tempo for grooving the correct path and achieving consistent sweet spot contact (i.e.: maximizing our “smash factor”). Think in terms of Els, Couples, Matsuyama, Cam Young, Morikawa, for example.
Thanks for your message and keep up the great work!!
Tom Saguto, PGA
PS: By the way, since my channel’s content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
dennis teaches the gang to play golf
*Cue the music*
Charlie- naaah I’m good I already a good rat basher
the golden golfer isn’t taking questions!!
this is such a win comment.
@JakeBillingsly ...
The real lesson here is never be in a rush to hit bad shots.
I was asked if this comment was useful 10/10 would recommend
@@makemeajmod don't you know that the best advice is unpopular?
We should play together
@@007artimus Nah. You should play better.
That’s a better way to put it because a slower swing does not allow a ball to go further
This is beautiful. This is exactly my issue! I hit really well on the range because I take my time, but I hit bad shots when I play because I fell pressure and rush my down swing. I'm going to save this clip so I memorise your wise words! Thanks brother!
I'm very glad to know that this swing rhythm lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well for you on the course!
Thanks!
Tom
Because you're too aggressive. It's all a package.
Ll like to no m not
This is EXACTLY my issue also
@@cdmondaro5235 probably not
Ive never played golf...
*But can still realize what good instruction is*
Thanks so much, Jason - I sincerely appreciate your kind words regarding my instruction and teaching style!!
And if you ever decide to take up this greatest of games, you know where to turn!!
Tom
That’s the key. You need to understand how your body moves with the club .
But a lot of people they don’t understand this concept.
When you do it slowly you can feel it . Congratulations 👍
Absolutely, and thank you!!
I'm glad you enjoyed this tip and I appreciate your validating remarks!!
Tom
Truer words have not been spoken. All the science supports training slowly, then building up speed is the best way to develop fine motor skills.
Totally agree. Walked nine holes out in Lake Carroll in Lanark Illinois today, and shot 4 over by just slowing things down, turning, keeping my damn head down, hitting down on the white ball and following through.
What a fun/challenging game 😉
Can’t wait to do it again tomo
No joke this guy makes things so simple. Greatly improved
Fantastic!! I’m very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
Thanks so much for your support in sharing your dramatic improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom Saguto, PGA
PS: By the way, since my channel’s content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
This is something I have found helps me a lot! Several years ago, as a beginner, I was struggling with partial swings because I was trying to start my backswing full speed and then suddenly stop the backswing for a shorter swing. This made the transition from backswing to downswing difficult. When I tried to make it feel like slow motion, I started making much better contact with the ball. I try it with my full swing, too. Much better.
Well done!! I'm glad to know that this tip resonated with you and confirmed what you had figured out on your own.
Thanks for sharing your experience and keep up the great work!
Tom
PS: Since you're liking my channel's content, I thought you might enjoy my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
That stopping point (feeling) is a game changer for me (beginner) for all my clubs - including wedge play. It “calms” my swing and makes it easier and more consistent.
Many, many thanks!!
Awesome! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you. Excellent job building it into your swing!
Thanks for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: As a beginner, perhaps you might wish to consider the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish. Additionally, you'll have access to all my short game content (putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play), advanced level content, diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. And here's a link to my free mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Your 100% right. I strike the ball better every time I feel that stopping point
YES! The key in this regard is to get to - but not go beyond - our 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 force ourselves to get to "parallel" with this swing, and fighting our body in an attempt to do so will result in some combination of the above issues. If we execute this swing properly we will have created width and plenty of distance for that club to travel by taking it in deep, and that enables us to then harness the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum".
Keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
@@SagutoGolfyou’re a great teacher. Cheers Tom! (Also same name)
Tom - giving you an update comment after my comments a few weeks ago. Used to shoot 50-55 on 9 holes regularly, just shot 40 this week after following your tips this season. Hoping to break 80 on 18 for the first time this year!
That's crazy! Your short game and putting must be pretty good. Nicely done!
That's am AWESOME progress update, Ryan!! 💪💪
I'm very glad to know that my instruction is continuing to resonate with you!!
Thanks so much for sharing your dramatic improvement and keep up the fantastic work!!
Tom
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That's awesome. I went from 115 to 86 in a few months this year myself. Never swung a golf club ever. You should break 60 by Christmas right?
@@atx0025lmfao this is exactly the post that needs pinning
in a few weeks, you cut off 10-15 strokes? is that exactly what youre saying lmao
Playing and teaching golf for 55 years. This is the best exercise ever. Slow the swing. Make clean contact.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words and validation!
It's so important to feel the transition in order to suppress the "hit" instinct - which plagues a majority of amateur golfers (i.e.: the primary audience of this channel) - and get the downswing started in the proper sequence, and slowing things down to discover and ingrain our ideal swing rhythm is an excellent way to accomplish that. This does not mean that we’re going to be slow through the zone. We are simply dialing in our tempo for grooving the proper path and achieving consistent sweet spot contact (i.e.: maximizing our “smash factor”). Think in terms of Els, Couples, Matsuyama, Cam Young, Morikawa, for example.
Thanks again!
Tom
Great lesson! Many classic instructors spoke on pausing at the top of the swing. Instructors like Sam Snead and Bobby Jones explain that a player should feel the full cocking of the wrist before starting the downswing. Most people begin the downswing before they are set, which robs them of power, accuracy, and consistency. While you said you don't want the feeling of "everything going at one time", waiting for that feeling of one’s stopping point actually sets up the player to do just that (move through in one piece).
I'm glad you enjoyed it, Joshua, and your comment is spot on. There are two things at play here: 1) Discovering and dialing in our ideal swing tempo, and 2) Feeling that transition - or the change in direction - so we don't rush our downswing from the top and thereby lose our sequencing (a very common affliction within the amateur golfing realm). Our perfect tempo/rhythm - which is unique to each of us individually - thereby enables us to gather and unload the various components in proper order for seemingly effortless, powerful ball striking bliss.
By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I thought you might also enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Thanks for your message!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf Your lessons are so helpful! Thank you so much and God bless!
Dude my coach used to make me do something similar. Pausing at the top helps tremendously with tempo. I used to throw my shoulder/rush my swing and it would cause me to get steep and hit fat shots or I'd pull up and thin it. Pausing at the top prevents this. Also, another good drill is to try and hit 100 yard drivers.
Absolutely! There are two things at play here: 1) Discovering and dialing in our ideal swing tempo, and 2) Feeling that transition - or the change in direction - so we don't rush our downswing from the top and thereby lose our sequencing (a very common affliction within the amateur golfing realm). Our perfect tempo/rhythm - which is unique to each of us individually - thereby enables us to gather and unload the various components in proper order for seemingly effortless, powerful ball striking bliss.
Thanks for your message!
Tom
I've been trying to hit 100 yards with my driver for years.
Off all the videos I’ve watched this is by far the most accurate for me. When I feel like I am “costing” in my down swing it comes off pure a lot. Obviously I am still an amateur and fight rush it tendency’s. A lot has to do with playing the correct t boxes for your length. You will fight your brain 10 fold if you feel the course is to long for you.
I'm glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Joshua!
It's so important to feel the transition in order to suppress the "hit" instinct and get the downswing started in the proper sequence, and slowing things down to discover and ingrain our ideal swing rhythm is an excellent way to accomplish that. This does not mean that we’re going to be slow through the zone. We are simply dialing in our ideal tempo for grooving the proper path and achieving consistent sweet spot contact (i.e.: maximizing our “smash factor”). Think in terms of Ernie Els and Fred Couples, for example.
Embrace the challenge and have fun out there!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will really enjoy and benefit from the comprehensive, structured, step-by-step learning platform for all the finer aspects of the swing (and the game in general) in my online school. Have you looked into it yet? Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. And here is a link to my free mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you are interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Best coach out there for weekend golfers.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
Here's the thing, though - this body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance swing system is rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology, and it is modeled on empirical observations of the game's most prolific ball strikers. As such it does not discriminate by age or ability - from kids to seniors and everyone in between, and from "weekend golfers" to the best players in the world. For example, watch any Tour event on TV and you'll see a significant number of players executing these motions, a fact corroborated by just how many of them have a very centered swing with the lead knee flexing and the trail leg straightening during the backswing, their lead arms on or very close to their tilted shoulder planes, and their hands deep behind their trail shoulder at the top - all elements of the method being taught here!
Thanks again for your message and support!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will really like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Being relaxed and smooth is the best way to avoid shanks. Everyone thinks they have to muscle the club and they are inconsistent because of it. Even alot of different golf youtubers will do this and it drives me crazy. Power comes from momentum, leverage, and the speed of these two together. If you have good weight transfer and have solid form(for your body) you'll hit bombs.
Indeed. There are two things at play here: 1) Discovering and dialing in our ideal swing tempo, and 2) Feeling that transition - or the change in direction - so we don't rush our downswing from the top and thereby lose our sequencing (a very common affliction within the amateur golfing realm). Our perfect tempo/rhythm - which is unique to each of us individually - thereby enables us to gather and unload the various components in proper order for seemingly effortless, powerful ball striking bliss.
TS
Because of you Tim I have been hitting my irons, ball first. It’s like a
Miracle since I have so many terrible variables yet using a few of your tips I can finally enjoy playing again!!!
Thank you
That's awesome, Greg! 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 improvement and resulting enjoyment, and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, since my lesson 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 structured learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
This!!! My problem exactly rn, ( in 1st year of golfing) fight the urge to muscle the ball and let the club do the work! More distance needed just get “more” club. Fantastic demonstration 🎉🎉
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you!!
It's so important to feel the transition in order to suppress the "hit" instinct and get the downswing started in the proper sequence. Here are some full length lesson videos on this same topic:
- ua-cam.com/video/VtufwVMChHg/v-deo.html
- ua-cam.com/video/oNy1dyEQ2cc/v-deo.html
- ua-cam.com/video/HIBcDxGHjqk/v-deo.html
Embrace the challenge of this greatest of games and have fun out there!
Tom
PS: As a relatively new golfer, perhaps you might wish to consider the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish. Additionally, you'll have access to all my short game content (putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play), advanced level content, diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe spanning all age ranges and talent levels are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. And here's a link to my free mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
That's actually good advice!😎👍
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it!
By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Tom
Yep, slow it down and everything works better… and keeping those elbows straight as you can…there is some give from from the elbows at the very top of swing but they snap back to both locked as you move back downward. This keeps your pendulum truer.
There are two things at play here: 1) Discovering and dialing in our ideal swing tempo, and 2) Feeling that transition - or the change in direction - so we don't rush our downswing from the top and thereby lose our sequencing (a very common affliction within the amateur golfing realm). Our perfect tempo/rhythm - which is unique to each of us individually - thereby enables us to gather and unload the various components in proper order for seemingly effortless, powerful ball striking bliss.
Thanks for your message!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf I wish I could have had a golf pro such as yourself thirty or forty years ago. Quality lessons can make a scratch player of someone in just a few lessons.
I tried a pause at the top with my driver and hit it farther. With my irons I find concentrating on straight lead arm makes for consistent shots. Thanks Tom
Sounds good, Tom - go with what performs best for you and keep up the great work!
Tom
I am complete beginner just a year of golf and around 25 hendicap and started to hit relatively consistently last few months. This stopping point, the rhythm, is absolute key. Whenever I hit a bad one its because I didnt feel the stopping point properly. technically there is no complete stopping point, you gotta start the downswing just as you are finishing the back swing to get that recoil that launches you into downswing. It makes perfect sense since you are dealing with a pendulum really the end of it which is the club head and start is your shoulders.
Welcome to this greatest of games!!
Actually, there are plenty of excellent players who deploy a slight pause at the top. That "recoil" - or some may call it "torquing" - you speak of is by no means a swing necessity, and it can cause more harm than good, especially if it places repetitive strain on the body. There are two things at play here: 1) Discovering and dialing in our ideal swing tempo, and 2) Feeling that transition - or the change in direction - so we don't rush our downswing from the top and thereby lose our sequencing (a very common affliction within the amateur golfing realm). Our perfect tempo/rhythm - which is unique to each of us individually - thereby enables us to gather and unload the various components in proper order for seemingly effortless, powerful ball striking bliss.
By the way, as a beginner, perhaps you might wish to consider the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish. Additionally, you'll have access to all my short game content (putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play), advanced level content, diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe spanning all age ranges and talent levels are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. And here's a link to my free mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Embrace the challenge that is golf and have fun out there!!
Tom
I've been playing for 5 months and from watching this guys videos I am throwing darts now. I sucked at first but started watching these videos and slowly I've been getting better.
That's fabulous! I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
I'm sure it's my gorilla arms that are the start point of my woes. I've tried so many things (a lot of Tom's ideas) but there's always something I'm getting wrong and it's driving me nuts. 😮
3 months ago I concentrated on Tom's guidance on tucking in right elbow, squeeze arms together, use shoulders in my backswing turn. Massive improvement and was getting another 25 yards on my 7 iron... Job done. Trouble is it made me more tense and I was getting stuck (no follow thru) and it was tweaking my back nd now my ball contact is poor too often.
From Tom's previous feedback I feel sure I'm just too fast from the top and more like a slashing downswing. I top a lot of balls, but if I try to swing more relaxed I still don't have good contact.
I also think that one of the hardest things to do for over 50s is the coordination of the hip turn alongside the downswing.
I know I tend to "slide" my hips which makes me lean back on the downswing, so right now it's a struggle.
Funny thing is that if I open my stance for an 80 yard pitch I relax and hit nice shots, so I do realise "a lot of it is in the head"....
Hi Lee,
At this juncture I strongly recommend that you consider enrolling in the comprehensive, structured, step-by-step online school platform. It will make for a far more efficient and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year, the value for what you get is beyond comprehension.
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Tom
I’ve been doing this. And the thing I found was slowing my backswing down a lot and feeling like it’s at a good point at the top before starting the downswing and it helped me a lot so this makes sense
Nice job figuring it out on your own!
Thanks for validating this tip with your experience and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my lesson 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 structured learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
You’re my favorite Tom. I wish I could in person lessons with you! My local golf pro is a Andy Plumber fan!! So luckily he teaches SAT! Yay! Have a fantastic day!!
I sincerely appreciate the kind words, Matthew, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating well with you!!
Andy is THE man, and S&T is THE plan for a lifetime of consistent, powerful, body-friendly golf!!
Tom
This helped me so much! Thank you!
Fantastic! I’m very glad to know that this tempo tip resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
Thanks so much for validating it with your improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom Saguto, PGA
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Randomly discovered this on the range today. Wild how much of difference the stop before the downswing improved my control.
Nice job!!
It's so important to feel the transition in order to suppress the "hit" instinct - which plagues a majority of amateur golfers (i.e.: the primary audience of this channel) - and get the downswing started in the proper sequence, and slowing things down to discover and ingrain our ideal swing rhythm is an excellent way to accomplish that. This does not mean that we’re going to be slow through the zone. We are simply dialing in our tempo for grooving the proper path and achieving consistent sweet spot contact (i.e.: maximizing our “smash factor”). Think in terms of Ernie Els and Fred Couples, for example.
Keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
@@SagutoGolf Thank you for that!
This video was exactly what I did about a month ago with my swing and now that I’ve seen your video it makes complete sense. You definitely give some actually good tips and advice. Keep it up
Nice job figuring it out on your own, and I'm very glad to know that this video tip helped to validate your experience!
Keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: Since you're liking my channel's content, I thought you might enjoy my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Thanks for the lesson slim
LOL! My pleasure - I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Tom (aka "Slim" 😆)
Definitely a exercise in tempo. I have a smart watch with a tempo app. It has been a great help. I am averaging 2.8 and working to get to 3 0
There are two things at play here: 1) Discovering and dialing in our ideal swing tempo - as you are doing an excellent job with - and 2) Feeling that transition - or the change in direction - so we don't rush our downswing from the top and thereby lose our sequencing (a very common affliction within the amateur golfing realm). Our perfect tempo/rhythm - which is unique to each of us individually - thereby enables us to gather and unload the various components in proper order for seemingly effortless, powerful ball striking bliss.
I'm glad you enjoyed the tip. Keep up the great work!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf thanks for the reply
Need this so much, always feeling rushed on the course. Will take this to the range then to my game.
I'm glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you incorporate it into your swing!
There are two things at play here when I speak about "slowing it down": 1) Discovering and dialing in our ideal swing tempo, and 2) Feeling that transition - or the change in direction - so we don't rush our downswing from the top and thereby lose our sequencing. Our perfect tempo/rhythm - which is unique to each of us individually - thereby enables us to gather and unload the various components in proper order for seemingly effortless, powerful ball striking bliss.
Embrace the challenge and have fun out there!
Tom
PS: By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Hint: when you “swing easy”, your legs and upper body stay more coordinated, and then you hit it with more power generated by your entire body, not just your legs and not just your upper body.
Yes! It's so important to feel the transition in order to suppress the "hit" instinct - which plagues a majority of amateur golfers (the primary audience of this channel) - and get the downswing started in the proper sequence, and slowing things down to discover and ingrain our ideal swing rhythm is an excellent way to accomplish that. This does not mean that we’re going to be slow through the zone. We are simply dialing in our tempo for grooving the correct path and achieving consistent sweet spot contact (i.e.: maximizing our “smash factor”). Think in terms of Els, Couples, Matsuyama, Cam Young, Morikawa, for example.
Thanks for your comment!
Tom
Kinda like max homa, I started slowing my backswing at the start if the year, and almost pausing nut not quite, that way my hips are ahead and theres drag creating club head speed at impact, been hitting it better and smoother with almost more ease
It really makes a huge difference once we dial in our ideal swing rhythm and allow ourselves to feel the transition.
Keep up the great work!!
TS
I've tried keeping my leading arm straight like in the videos but it does not feel natural to me at all and I can't get good rotation. Maybe my arms are too short?!
The lead arm is the radius of our swing circle, Shannon, and as such if we desire ball striking consistency we should endeavor to preserve our radius from address to post-impact. Our lead arm should hang down relatively straight without any "forcing" at address. From there, as long as we have a proper setup which is supportive of an unrestricted motion we ought to be able to maintain the same level of straightness that we started with. This is not difficult to accomplish as long as we don't try to take it back beyond our body’s natural stopping point. It all begins with a good setup that facilitates an effortless 45 degrees of hip turn. From there all we need is another 45 degrees of shoulder turn to get to the full 90. If any of those turns are restricted by an improper setup, then the lead arm will fight the stymied torso and have a good chance of breaking down.
As for the trail arm, it will fold to 90 degrees in the backswing and both wrists will hinge as a result, but as long as we keep our connections and arm structure intact these actions should occur naturally as if on autopilot and ought not have to be forced or consciously manufactured.
And while I certainly have several videos that address this topic, a more structured option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom Saguto, PGA
Thank you, Tom. I've been playing for years. Not a lot, maybe a half dozen rounds per year. I've watched your videos and have been practicing in my back yard practice area. I took those tips to the course today and shaved 10 strokes from my game. Slow backswing and keeping my right arm tucked in has really helped. I'll be applying other tips on Wednesday. Cheers!
That's awesome!! 💪💪 I appreciate knowing that my channel's instruction content is resonating with you, and I'm very glad to learn of your improvement!
Thanks for sharing 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 for all the finer aspects of the swing (and the game in general) in my online school. Have you looked into it yet? Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. And here is a link to my free mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you are interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
I like your style Brother. Thank you. Another great lesson/thought.
Thanks - I sincerely appreciate that!!
Tom
Thanks so much for your free UA-cam lessons!
My pleasure, Michael - I'm glad you're enjoying them!
By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Tom
I used to try to kill the ball, and would hit absolutely embarrassing shots every time.
Slowing my swing down has helped so much! I'll take a 220-yard drive over a 30-yard shank any day!
Nice job!! 💪💪
It's so important to feel the transition in order to suppress the "hit" instinct - which plagues a majority of amateur golfers (the primary audience of this channel) - and get the downswing started in the proper sequence, and slowing things down to discover and ingrain our ideal swing rhythm is an excellent way to accomplish that. This does not mean that we’re going to be slow through the zone. We are simply dialing in our tempo for grooving the correct path and achieving consistent sweet spot contact (i.e.: maximizing our “smash factor”). Think in terms of Els, Couples, Matsuyama, Cam Young, Morikawa, for example.
Keep up the great work!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will also like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Wise words as always,thank you ⛳️
My pleasure, Nicky! I'm very glad to know that this tip resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you take it out to the course!
Tom Saguto, PGA
PS: By the way, since my channel’s content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
So I think I’ve cracked how to perfect my swing. Simply mimic this. I’ll get a camera to record my every movement, I’ll receive lived feedback whilst my eyes are pointed towards the and will not stop until I am doing this exact movement, consistently.
Sounds like a good plan!
To supplement your efforts, would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Keep up the great work!
Tom
We have loads of time IF we give ourselves that time, feeling like you pause at the top allows you to feel the transition point and then start the downswing smoothly but like everything in golf it's easier said than done!
It's so important to feel the transition in order to suppress the "hit" instinct - which plagues a majority of amateur golfers (the primary audience of this channel) - and get the downswing started in the proper sequence. Slowing things down to discover and ingrain our ideal swing rhythm is an excellent way to accomplish that. This does not mean that we’re going to be slow through the zone. We are simply dialing in our tempo for grooving the correct path and achieving consistent sweet spot contact (i.e.: maximizing our “smash factor”). Think in terms of Els, Couples, Matsuyama, Cam Young, Morikawa, for example.
Yes - much easier said than done, but ultimately so worth the time and effort to go out there and "git 'er done"!
Tom
i never thought of it this way before… great tempo tip. that’s something i struggle with periodically
I'm very glad to know that this tip resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
There are two things at play here: 1) Discovering and dialing in our ideal swing tempo, and 2) Feeling that transition - or the change in direction - so we don't rush our downswing from the top and thereby lose our sequencing (a very common affliction within the amateur golfing realm). Our perfect tempo/rhythm - which is unique to each of us individually - thereby enables us to gather and unload the various components in proper order for seemingly effortless, powerful ball striking bliss.
By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Tom
Very good. Thank you for the tips.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Austin, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating well with you!!
Tom
PS: Since you're liking my channel's content, I thought you might also enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
This might be helpful for me to check out what's up with my swing. I'm averaging mid-70's but still an amateur. My swing feels a bit random. I seem to oscillate between mis hits and amazing hits. When I happen to get 2 good shots in a row I almost end up with a birdie or eagle. Trying to get some level of consistency to my game.
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Joshua, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
There are two things at play here: 1) Discovering and dialing in our ideal swing tempo, and 2) Feeling that transition - or the change in direction - so we don't rush our downswing from the top and thereby lose our sequencing (a very common affliction within the amateur golfing realm). Our perfect tempo/rhythm - which is unique to each of us individually - thereby enables us to gather and unload the various components in proper order for seemingly effortless, powerful ball striking bliss.
By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Tom
I always take one or two hints. That along with keeping my weight left and foot down, golf is a blast. 3 putting blows, but the crispy shots are yummy.
I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are continuing to resonate with you, Ken!!
Thanks so much for sharing your crispy ball striking improvement and resulting enjoyment, and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
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Just do half swings. Works for me. I’m not playing on PGA courses. So 250-270 drives are long enough.
It's so important to feel the transition in order to suppress the "hit" instinct - which plagues a majority of amateur golfers (i.e.: the primary audience of this channel) - and get the downswing started in the proper sequence, and slowing things down to discover and ingrain our ideal swing rhythm is an excellent way to accomplish that. This does not mean that we’re going to be slow through the zone. We are simply dialing in our tempo for grooving the proper path and achieving consistent sweet spot contact (i.e.: maximizing our “smash factor”). Think in terms of Ernie Els and Fred Couples, for example.
As for "half swings", really 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 (preferably with a flat or slightly bowed lead wrist). 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
To be clear, we don't need to try to get to "parallel" with this swing, and fighting our body in an attempt to do so will result in some combination of the above issues. If you execute this swing properly you will have created width and plenty of distance for that club to travel by taking it in deep, and that will enable you to harness the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum".
Tom
PS: By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
That hitch move during the transition between back and down was a big issue for me after watching myself on tape, thanks!
Nice job figuring it out, Adam - I'm very glad to know that this video tip helped you!
Tom
PS: By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
@@SagutoGolf thanks!
Great video! Thank you
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it!!
Tom
This guy is my favorite online teacher
I sincerely appreciate your kind words and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content is resonating well with you and providing clarity in the muddied, overly-complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction.
Thanks!
Tom
Simple, but effective 🙌👏👍
That succinctly sums up what we do here, Gareth!
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed the tip!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will really like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Brilliant Tom. Well said as if people take note of this tip it will improve their game guarantied. 👍😎🇦🇺
Thank you again, Marcus - I'm glad my lessons and tips are resonating with you, and I appreciate your validation and support!!
Tom
ii do the same and my ball striking changed so much. i switched to the slow backswing i went from topping every ball to at least hitting the semi correctly lol
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Alex; excellent job incorporating it into your swing!! 💪💪
Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
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I've been having trouble initiating my downswing. Going to subscribe and see what I can learn...
Welcome aboard!
You may find some helpful content in this playlist of my downswing-related episodes: ua-cam.com/play/PLV62KxT7Mp7Jxi814RQddJx3wkHqxqhio.html
Really, though, my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” is probably the best place to start. That's where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Embrace the challenge and have fun out there!!
Tom
I have never played golf, then I tried with a friend and I just have this in me. The late snap. The mechanics are just natural to me. Now im struggling with the late snap in discgolf tho
Sorry that I can't help you with the disc golf issue, but I'm glad to learn of your golfing progress!
Ans by the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Welcome to this greatest of games. Embrace the challenge and have fun out there!!
Tom
Thanks for that!!
My pleasure - I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Tom
Wow Cory Mathews giving golf instructions, now ive seen everything 😂
He does look like him 😂
Great explanation
Thanks! Glad it was helpful!
Tom
Very good tip and great way of explaining it. Reminds me of how my dad use to explain things to me...I would exaggerate the instruction, convinced it wouldnt work, but then id look up and see the ball tracking long and straight! 👍
I'm very glad to know that this tip resonated with you, Trey, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
Thanks for your kind words, and keep that ball tracking long and straight!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Will try on Range & give my feedback
Sounds good!
It's so important to feel the transition in order to suppress the "hit" instinct - which plagues a majority of amateur golfers (the primary audience of this channel) - and get the downswing started in the proper sequence. Slowing things down to discover and ingrain our ideal swing rhythm is an excellent way to accomplish that. This does not mean that we’re going to be slow through the zone. We are simply dialing in our tempo for grooving the correct path and achieving consistent sweet spot contact (i.e.: maximizing our “smash factor”). Think in terms of Els, Couples, Matsuyama, Cam Young, Morikawa, for example.
I hope this works well for you when you put it into practice!
Tom
Not sure if it’s been mentioned already but the
“Stopping point” is also considered as “lag” by some instructors correct?
Creating lag is a beautiful thing in the golf swing
@@golf4ubacknine768 I really appreciate Colin Morikawa’s swing 👍🏾
"Lag" refers to retaining the angle established between the arms and the club shaft at the top of the backswing well into the downswing. Premature loss of that angle is a swing fault known as "casting" or "early extension", and it is an issue that plagues a vast majority of amateur golfers.
TS
At 60 yrs old I’ve lost some strength and flexibility. I carry my 7 iron about 147 yards. Curious if the oversized grips would possibly help? I put it on my driver and love it.
If it works well for your driver, Donnie, then I see no reason why oversized grips wouldn't do the same for your other clubs.
TS
By the way, you may be interested to know that a significant percentage of
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improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this
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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
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@@SagutoGolf thanks Tom
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.
I slowed down and swung slower on the back-9 this morning, and had much better results. Not necessarily a slower swing speed, but more solid (center of clubface) contact 👊🏻
Quit swinging like a folding lawn chair, and swing with a stable foundation … much better results 👍🏻
Good stuff, Tom
… keep up the good work!
LOL!! Nice job, Parski!! Leave the folding lawn chairs for the post-round beverages... 😎
Thanks for the progress report, keep it stable, and keep it KFCrispy!!
Tom
This is working for me on iron. I have not tried it on driver.
Nice job, Frank, and it is absolutely applicable 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.
Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag, as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom Saguto, PGA
This really works.
It sure does, Jay, and i appreciate you sharing your success with it.
Keep up the great work!!
Tom
I can't think about my swing that much- never took a lesson and am around a 10 handicap, comes pretty natural to me
Want a medal?
As far as the feel of drag with the lead arm. When it bends too much, does that hurry the downswing becaus you feel like you need to correct it?
Here's a recent lesson video on the straight lead arm that may help: ua-cam.com/video/m91Zd5GXz4E/v-deo.html
And here's a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Tom
@@SagutoGolf watched it! Great video!
Some thing also you could take from this is keep your hands at the top for a little bit longer whenever you start your downswing.
There are two things at play here: 1) Discovering and dialing in our ideal swing tempo, and 2) Feeling that transition - or the change in direction - so we don't rush our downswing from the top and thereby lose our sequencing (a very common affliction within the amateur golfing realm). Our perfect tempo/rhythm - which is unique to each of us individually - enables us to gather and unload the various components in proper order for seemingly effortless, powerful ball striking bliss. Executing a full shoulder turn is a key component for accomplishing this, since an abbreviated motion lacks both rhythm and a natural stopping point and thereby encourages the "hit" instinct to take over. In this regard a brief pause at the top can certainly help.
Thanks for your message!
Tom Saguto, PGA
PS: By the way, since my lesson 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 structured learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
The slow swing drill is perfection
Thanks - I'm very glad to know that this drill performed well for you!!
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Tom
In disc golf we have a term
Slow is smooth and smooth is fast (or far)
And that certainly translates well to "classic" golf!
It's so important to feel the transition in order to suppress the "hit" instinct - which plagues a majority of amateur golfers - and get the downswing started in the proper sequence, and slowing things down to discover and ingrain our ideal swing rhythm is an excellent way to accomplish that. This does not mean that we’re going to be slow through the zone. We are simply dialing in our tempo for grooving the proper path and achieving consistent sweet spot contact (i.e.: maximizing our “smash factor”).
Thanks for the "crossover" validation! 😎
Tom
"Keeping your arms straight" ...but shouldn't you want to have a pivot in your arms and wrists at a certain point in the swing since that helps with generating more clubhead speed?
The "feel" is straight arms. Of course the wrists hinge and the trail arm folds to 90 degrees.
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 a proper full wrist hinge - will then naturally load and fire with no contrived manipulations or precise timing necessary, thereby returning the face to the position pre-established at address. It's called "giving up control to gain control", and it's the formula for consistently blissful ball striking and seemingly effortless power.
Here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Tom
@@SagutoGolf old-timers used to say, "Keep the left-arm straight".
it seems to have fallen out of fashion a bit.
Great tips
Thanks - I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you!
Tom
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Hi Tom , I ve been using this technique for years with great sucess with my iron , but I can t figure out how to use it with my driver …
Hi Vincent,
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. 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 length of the driver encourages 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 )
Also, the online school will provide the tools you need to start mashing the driver. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews The school's intuitive curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, plus there’s so much additional guided instruction courses and content on the many other aspects of the game. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf
I hope that helps!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf , Tom , many , many thanks ! I m amazed , busy as you are, having probably hundreds of messages a day, that you find the time to answer me so precisly , rapidly and friendly ..you gave me valuable informations Having such a commitment is rare, the future is sure bright for you ! thanks again
Forces lag which causes leverage/length to whip the ball at contact instead of muscle strain/ tension
Yes! Compare and contrast with the torquing and contorting body-wrecking swing that we are seeing too much of nowadays. For example, Zalatoris, Niemann, and others.
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Thanks,
Tom
Top quality advice tried this got more distance
Fantastic, Brennan! I'm very glad to know that this tip resonated with you! Thanks for sharing your success with it and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, since my lesson 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
This is so helpful. I play better with a full stop. I get quick and I’m done. Great post.
I'm glad to know that this tip resonated with you, Matt!
It's so important to feel the transition in order to suppress the "hit" instinct - which plagues a majority of amateur golfers (i.e.: the primary audience of this channel) - and get the downswing started in the proper sequence, and slowing things down to discover and ingrain our ideal swing rhythm is an excellent way to accomplish that. This does not mean that we’re going to be slow through the zone. We are simply dialing in our tempo for grooving the proper path and achieving consistent sweet spot contact (i.e.: maximizing our “smash factor”). Think in terms of Ernie Els and Fred Couples, for example.
Keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: Since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will also enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
True to a point...more likely to top the ball without a full fluid hip turn.
There's plenty of full-length lesson content on my channel pertaining to the proper hip action. There's only so much I can squeeze into a UA-cam "Short" with a 60-second time limit!!
@@SagutoGolf oh it's you and your bozo proper hip action agqin
Do you have a putter grip on your irons?
LOL! No! 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.
Tom
Good advise
Thanks Alan - I'm glad to know that this tip resonated with you!
Tom
very good, ty!
I'm very glad to know that this tip resonated with you, Stephen, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will also enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Thanks for your message!
Tom
Freakin awesome Gift. Thank you brother.
My pleasure, Lawrence! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will also like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Bob Ross of golf thank you
We are effortlessly and smoothly painting fairways and greens here at SagutoGolf…. 😎
Thanks - I'm glad you're enjoying my content!
What grip is that?
I was using JumboMax Ultralite grips in extra-large in this video and several others up until around May of this year. 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 recently purchased a new set of PXG's, 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.
Tom
I reckon this would be a good drill. Never seen before
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Anthony, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Tom
Slower creates tension that is like winding up a rubber band if you make exact correct contact with the ball club speed at contact is the true measure of distance. Bat speed in baseball is the same thing. It’s physics.
This swing system just happens to be rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology, and it is modeled on empirical observations of the game's most prolific ball strikers. No surprise then that it stands the test of time and does not discriminate by age or ability - from kids to seniors and everyone in between, inclusive of the best players in the world today.
It's so important to feel the transition in order to suppress the "hit" instinct that plagues the vast majority of amateur golfers in order to get the downswing started in the proper sequence, and slowing things down to identify and dial in our ideal rhythm is an excellent way to accomplish that. We are not slowing things down through the zone, and we are definitely not creating tension. Think in terms of Ernie Els and Fred Couples, for example.
Good video.
I'm very glad to know that this tempo tip resonated with you, Carl, and I hope it performs well when you take it out to the course!
Tom Saguto, PGA
PS: By the way, since my channel’s content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Nice job
Thanks Tony - I'm glad you enjoyed this tip!
Tom
Definitely need to practice that
I hope it performs well for you, Tom!
Tiger used to try to pause at the top and he said it took him 1000s of times to actually not give in to the desire to crush the ball
interesting how his swing speed slowly increased after turning pro; imo his best swing tempo was when he was winning us amz
Good tip
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Tom
so its like stopping at the right time on the power meter in golf games
LOL!! YES!!! (My intro to golf came through the Tiger Woods '98 computer game....😎)
There are two things at play here: 1) Discovering and dialing in our ideal swing tempo, and 2) Feeling that transition - or the change in direction - so we don't rush our downswing from the top and thereby lose our sequencing (a very common affliction within the amateur golfing realm). Our perfect tempo/rhythm - which is unique to each of us individually - thereby enables us to gather and unload the various components in proper order for seemingly effortless, powerful ball striking bliss.
Tom
PS: By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
That's the info I needed after a year off after hand surgery.
Welcome back, Michael! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and now that you are armed with this knowledge I hope you are able to use it to the body-friendly betterment of your game.
Thanks again for your kind messages and ongoing support!
Tom
PS: I recently updated my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to refresh your fundamental understanding of this system and perhaps even pick up a few new crispy nuggets if you’ve already been through the previous course. Check it out if interested!
💯 correct!!
Thanks!
funny phenomena - he's talking a lot of technique, but really in any sport that requires a hip turn to maximize power (golf, baseball, tennis, hockey, even boxing, etc), the easier/smother one's motion feels the more power and speed one can actually achieve.
Yes. There are two things at play here: 1) Discovering and dialing in our ideal swing tempo, and 2) Feeling that transition - or the change in direction - so we don't rush our downswing from the top and thereby lose our sequencing (a very common affliction within the amateur golfing realm). Our perfect tempo/rhythm - which is unique to each of us individually - thereby enables us to gather and unload the various components in proper order for seemingly effortless, powerful ball striking bliss.
Tom
This has really helped with my game 😇
I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!
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 quite certain you will really enjoy and benefit from the comprehensive, structured, step-by-step learning platform for all the finer aspects of the swing (and the game in general) in my online school. Have you looked into it yet? Thousands of folks across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. And here is a link to my free mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you are interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
That’s partially correct. Slowing down your swing will not help if tempo is off. I think a better way to put it would be to swing smoothly.
If you were to view the full episode that this short clip was extracted from, you would understand that there are two things at play here: 1) Discovering and ingraining in our ideal swing tempo, and 2) Feeling that transition - or the change in direction - so we don't rush our downswing from the top and thereby lose our sequencing (a very common affliction within the amateur golfing realm). Slowing things down to discover and ingrain our ideal swing rhythm is an excellent way to accomplish that. This does not mean that we’re going to be slow through the zone. We are simply dialing in our tempo for grooving the correct path and achieving consistent sweet spot contact (i.e.: maximizing our “smash factor”). Think in terms of Els, Couples, Matsuyama, Cam Young, Morikawa, for example.
Tom Saguto, PGA
Excellent video new subscriber
Thanks and welcome aboard, Darren!!
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
And by the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will also enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Tom