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This guy seriously needs a weekly 1/2 hr TV show with guests like this .... really great instruction with a really positive & great way......keep em coming Mr. Saguto ....!!
I sincerely appreciate that, Andy! Feel free to reach out to the folks at The Golf Channel, but I don't think they'd know what to do with me.....😎 Thanks for your message and support!! Tom
@@SagutoGolf Well the reason they won't call is The Golf Channel would only need one episode, and everyone will be stripping the ball in crispy delicious fashion.
For those of you not that familiar with the intricacies of Teaching the golf swing, having Played the game for 57+ years, with a +2.8 cap along with a wife that is a Class A Teaching Pro, what Tom did here in approximately 15 minutes with this Newb is something that very very very few of the other YTube golf "gurus," cough..cough, lol, could do!! They would have 💯+ excuses on why they could not do it with their swing philosophy, methodology, etc., As my Teacher of 32+ years would tell his apprentices(my wife), students and anyone within earshot, "The proof is in the divot." To take her from topping and rolling the ball to contact with a correct divot is something that most mid/high caps NEVER achieve consistently!! EVER!! Superbly Played Brother👊 Continued Success🍻 RP
RP.... you are far too kind. I sincerely appreciate your very generous words and professional validation. Teagan did a fabulous job in her first ever lesson, and since she came to me as a true beginner with a clean and unbiased slate, there were no bad habits or "ghosts of swings past" to deal with. Instead, we were able to simply and efficiently build the first stage of the "machine". Kudos to her for her ability to grasp and implement on the fly! Thank you again for your support, and please send my regards to your wife! Tom
Tom just taught this girl more in 10 min than the teachers at my local range have taught their students in HOURS of class ... I see the same people struggling every week ... and the same lame advice given to them
I can’t thank you enough for these videos. I commented a few months ago after having an embarrassing game with friends and became determined to learn. I watched a handful of your videos and went to the range a few times to prep for a golf outting I agreed to go. It was for special needs children. With your advice I can hit a dead straight shot and get great contact on the ball. I actually managed to golf under 100, I was so proud. The people in my squad were super impressed with me by the end of the day. All i was thinking during the day was your advice. Shoulder to shoulder, make sure club face is facing out and not up. Also don’t worry about the bring back and keep the forward swing below the line. Thanks again Tom, you made a golf fan for life
*OUTSTANDING!!!* I’m very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play in a pressure situation. 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 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
My pleasure, Deborah! I'm very glad to know that this video documenting Teagan's first ever lesson as a true beginner resonated with you, and I hope the instructional details contained therein serve your swing well when you put them into practice! Thanks for your message, and welcome to this greatest of games!! 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
I'm glad you enjoyed it! Along these same lines, here is an impromptu lesson with 80-something Bill at our club's range: ua-cam.com/video/Lb1D2BUrmNU/v-deo.html Here is a recent video documenting a lesson with Dave: ua-cam.com/video/GC48wThdfeo/v-deo.html And here is one with Derek, a young man with PGA Tour aspirations: ua-cam.com/video/MbQxyqrPcmM/v-deo.html 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
Amazing lesson. That was brilliant instruction and nice to see everything from start to finish. Please do more of these and if possible a senior who might suffer from joint pain. I’d love to see how you transform them. 🎉🎉🎉
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it! Here is an impromptu lesson with 80-something Bill at our club's range: ua-cam.com/video/Lb1D2BUrmNU/v-deo.html Bill has a surgically repaired right shoulder with minimal range of motion, And though not quite "senior", here is a recent video documenting a lesson with middle-aged Dave: ua-cam.com/video/GC48wThdfeo/v-deo.html I hope you enjoy them! Tom
It's not that Teagan isn't "good" at golf, Daniel - she is a true beginner and this was her first ever lesson! And based on these initial results, I think she has tremendous potential to be a solid player! Now, since you would like to see more.... Here is an impromptu lesson with 80-something Bill at our club's range: ua-cam.com/video/Lb1D2BUrmNU/v-deo.html Here is a recent video documenting a lesson with Dave: ua-cam.com/video/GC48wThdfeo/v-deo.html And here is one with Derek, a young man with PGA Tour aspirations: ua-cam.com/video/MbQxyqrPcmM/v-deo.html Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed the episode! Tom
This was seriously impressive Tom! Taking someone who couldn't even hit the ball to compressing it in 15 minutes is miracle work my man. I've been a believer for a year now... and your instruction videos applied into 25 rounds this summer has got me down from a 17.5 handicap (where I've been around for 30 years)... down to a 11.2... the way you teach the simplification of the swing and weight mechanics to more easily and consistently create that 'crispy' contact was the game-changer for me... (and right elbow in lol)... thank you for the good work you do.
I'm pleased to know that you enjoyed it, and yes - Teagan did a fabulous job, right?? And I’m very glad to learn that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Thanks so much for sharing your *_DRAMATIC_* improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: 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. The value in terms of what you get for the low 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 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 is delivering the referenced results.
This is what makes Tom the best golf instructor on UA-cam, if not the world. He can take a beginner golfer and in 15 short minutes have her hitting crispy, consistent, jaw-dropping shots.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words and support! Teagan did an awesome job! Hard to believe she is a true beginner and that this was her first lesson - with the added pressure of the local news station camera rolling to boot!! (By the way, here is the piece that was aired on the NBC affiliate: www.wmbfnews.com/2024/08/01/pawleys-island-golfer-takes-youtube-teach-others-his-tips-tricks-game/ ) Thanks again! Tom
Been playing for 30+ years. I implemented this entire setup today at the range. I was also told to always hold the club just tight enough to not lose it. I gripped it and ripped it. I’ve never hit the ball so flush in my life. Nuked 80% of my shots. It seems my main issue with the lead arm was bending a lot more than I thought during the backswing. Love the channel.
Outstanding, Robby! I’m very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Thanks so much for your support in sharing your dramatic ball striking improvement and keep up the 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
I bookmark more Saguto videos than any other. Always condenses the swing to the essential elements (that work every time), and does it with humor and positivity.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Les, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! Thanks so much for your message and support! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel’s content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
I’m a believer! Ever since I have used Tom’s direction, my game has improved immensely! Shot a 85 today with 2 7’s on the back 9 and it was my bad decisions that cased me from not breaking 80. This works! Thanks Tom. Now to fine tune my short game and 70’s here I come!
Your lessons are truly great!!! Your technical details.... Simple, effective and not much talks. One suggestion, when hitting the ball should the focus is to hit the ball behind, middle or front? Also, please show slow motions when hitting the ball. Thank you so much!!!! Love your UA-cam Lesson.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Ramon, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! I personally just look at the top of the ball as I find that helps me to keep my head in place throughout the motion - a very important swing key for consistency. That's me. Some have success focusing on a particular quadrant of the ball or even a specific dimple. Still others do well with concentrating on a spot in front of the ball or even the back of the ball. You have to figure out what works best for you and your tendencies. I slow down my swing in numerous videos, but even when I don't you can still manually adjust the playback of any YT video to as slow as 1/4-speed by clicking on the settings button at the lower right side of the video player. Or you can pause a video and press the period ( . ) button to advance frame by frame and the comma ( , ) to reverse frame by frame. Thank you again for your message and support! 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
Tom, you are absolutely the BEST golf instructor I've encountered in person or on UA-cam. You're so good at explaining the whys and hows of the golf swing without making it complicated or boring. To top it all off, you point out that it really boils down to a relatively few basic moves to hit the ball KFC style. I'm still smashing high, straight shots thanks to the same advice that you are giving in this video. I've seen plenty golf instructors on the driving range - compared to you, they are a big waste of time and money.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction!! Thanks so much for your support in sharing your KFCrispy ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident 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
Thanks so much for your ongoing support, Tom!! By the way, I saw Steven on Monday at the MB World Am 19th Hole. Your presence was very much missed. I hope all is well with you! Tom
@@SagutoGolf All is well Tom. Moved from golf central in The Villages of Florida and came back to Georgia. Came out of retirement, again😀. I still watch your videos and still a member of your online school where I watch the development of several guys. I still can’t believe that at 67 years old, I hit the golf ball better than I ever have, and I thank you.
Your videos have helped me in the past and this one did too. Maybe I’m just a slow learner but it seems like I understand a concept but it takes a while for it to click. I knew to keep the weight on my lead leg but today I saw how her trail leg was slightly angled. I imitated it at the range today and wow, a small change and huge results.
Fantastic! I'm very glad to know that this video documenting Teagan's lesson resonated with you, and I'm please to learn that the instructional detail contained therein served your swing well when you put it into practice! Thanks for sharing your instant improvement and keep up the great work! 💪💪 Tom PS: To assist you in the process, would you like to learn some key aspects of the body-friendly, powerful, low-maintenance swing system I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to 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 instruction method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, 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 a totally awesome golf lesson. I can vouch for your knowledge as I have been using your swing. I am 77 and still play off the blue tees. I tied my best game ever with a score of 75 over the 6600 yard on a champion golf course here in Brazil. Your swing is a very simple one and easy to learn and generates a lot of power. I agree with other comments here in that you should have a regular half hour show on TV or here on UA-cam. It would certainly help young and old golfers to play better and with a lot of fun .Many thanks Tom. Regards Jerry in Brazil.
*OUTSTANDING!!* I’m very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you, Jerry; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Thanks so much for for your support in sharing your improvement and on-course success, 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, 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. The value in terms of what you get for the low price point is beyond comprehension and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
First swing took a divot, and in the right spot! Amazing! I’ve been watching Tom for over a year and I still learned something from this video that I need to correct. Great video. Also like going back to the drawing board. We all make a bad shot and need to reset.
Yes! Teagan did an awesome job, right?? I'm very glad to know that this video documenting her lesson resonated with you, and I hope the instructional details contained therein serve your swing well when you put them into practice! Tom
Just picked up the game of golf. I've Playing a year and a half. I've watched probably all of his instructional videos. Shot my best full round of 18 shooting an 84. He really makes the game of golf so simple for a weekend warrior like myself.
That is *OUTSTANDING* - congrats on a fabulous round, Larry !! 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 progress and resulting scoring success, and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom Saguto, PGA 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. The value in terms of what you get for the low price point is beyond comprehension and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
I am going to try this tomorrow. Have tried many methods but I want to do this. Thanks for taking a novice and helping them hit it right. Good way to learn.
I am very glad to know that this video documenting Teagan’s lesson resonated with you, Verinder, and I hope the instructional details contained therein serve your swing well when you put them into practice! By the way, would you like to learn some key aspects of the body-friendly, powerful, low-maintenance swing system I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to 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 instruction method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Thank you for your message and support, and have fun out there! Tom Saguto, PGA
I’ve only been playing a few months and was so inconsistent where the club bottomed out at I searched UA-cam and found you watched tons of old videos and new and took the mini course in the last two weeks I’ve only played once and saw a small improvement but I’m feeling more confident with the swing now can’t want to play again next week and see the progress I believe in the swing now it’s up to me to execute it
I’m very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you, and I appreciate your commitment to improving! Thanks so much for sharing your progress and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: Since you have worked through the mini course with success, 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. The value in terms of what you get for the low price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
I appreciate that, Ivan! I'm very glad to know that this video documenting Teagan's lesson resonated with you, and I hope the instructional details contained therein serve your swing well when you put them into practice! Tom
Awesome! I'm very glad to know that this video documenting Teagan’s lesson resonated with you, Bill, and I hope the instructional details contained therein serve your wife's swing well when she puts them into practice! By the way, would you like to learn some key aspects of the body-friendly, powerful, low-maintenance swing system I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then please guide her to the newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” that I may have shared with you in a previous reply: 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 instruction method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - spanning all age ranges and experience levels - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Thanks, and please welcome your wife to this greatest of games for me!! Tom
Stack and tilt for beginners really is a match made in heaven in my opinion. Your first goal when starting out is just getting some good contact. Mission accomplished.
Indeed. Teagan did an excellent job, right?! And with regard to Stack and Tilt, here's the thing: S&T is a robust _SYSTEM_ for swinging the golf club and not a specific swing unto itself. The system is rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology, and it is modeled on empirical observations of the game's greatest ball strikers. As such it does not discriminate by age or ability - from kids to seniors and everyone in between, and from true beginners like Teagan to the best players in the world. Watch any Tour event on TV and you'll see a significant number of players executing the trademark motions of the S&T system, 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 shoulders at the top. Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed the video and I appreciate your support! Tom Saguto, PGA
S and T is NOT just for beginners. Yes it is the easiest for beginners to understand and master, but it's not like you just abandon it for a "better" swing later on. The principles are there for life
@@manbearpig7359 easy pal. This was a video about a brand new beginner golfer, I said it worked well. Didn't say anything about any other level of golfer. Try to be less defensive
@ycombine1053 Easy pal. This was a comment about how the principles of S and T are not just for beginners but can carry us through a lifetime of enjoyable golf. Didn't say anything negative about you. Just slightly disagreed and politely made my point. Try being less defensive.....
My pleasure, Jason! I'm very glad to know that this video documenting Teagan’s lesson resonated with you, and I hope the instructional details contained therein are helpful to your wife! By the way, here is a link to 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 would be a great way for your wife to gain a fundamental understanding of this swing system as well as an introduction to the formal instruction method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Thanks for your message, and I hope your wife enjoys this greatest of games! Tom Saguto, PGA
Thanks Frank! I'm very glad to know that this video documenting Teagan’s lesson resonated with you, and I hope the instructional details contained therein serve your wife well! By the way, she should also benefit well 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 instruction method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - spanning all age ranges and experience levels - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Tom Saguto, PGA
Wow, after this video and a range session today, I understood, what I was doing wrong. I followed your videos for some months now and my shots got really better and straighter and I can hit a draw now as a slicer which is amazing. BUT I couldn’t get that zip, you are describing in your videos. Today finally I watched my swing in the mirror and it made click. I unconsciously move my wrist in the backswing and I swing to high, which leads to a crossing the line swing. I finally understood, what you are meaning with no wrist movement and the arms connecting to the body. After that I tried to do a low swing with a good body turn and there was it. The Ziiiipppp!!! Haha. I did a video of my swing and for the first time in my life I saw swing that finally did not look like an over the top swing and the backswing looked automatically more like what some pros are doing. And this even without thinking to drop the arms and such, what I was used to do as a slicer. My only thought was to have weight on my front leg! Thank you very much man. I started golf at the age of 9 and am 30 now with some break of 12 Years. But for my whole golfing life I thought that people who manage to play draws are some magicians and I got frustrated more and more, that I just couldn’t come from the inside. Thank you very much for your different approach, which worked for me! :-)
OUTSTANDING!! Welcome to the "magical" world of the draw!! I’m very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Thanks so much for sharing your dramatic ball striking improvement, keep up the great work, and keep on Ziiiipppping it!! 💪💪 Tom Saguto, PGA 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. The value in terms of what you get for the low 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 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 is delivering the referenced results.
@@SagutoGolf thx! Sounds like a good idea for me to go through your online lessons during the winter, to improve my swing, and understand more fundamentals. I will give your urls a look. :-)
Thanks! I'm very glad to know that you enjoyed this video documenting Teagan's first ever lesson as a true beginner. She did an awesome job, right??!!! Tom
Hi Tom so glad I returned to your channel! My game kept going up and down with no consistency! Came across your channel again a day or two ago I seem to understand it better this time. Went this morning first time out and shot 79. Should have been better but messed up a couple chips. I’m back to stay! Thx 😊
OUTSTANDING!! I saw your previous message. Glad to have you back onboard - for good 😎 - and thanks for sharing today's success. Keep up the great work and keep it crispy out there!! 💪💪 Tom
Thank you for making this inspiring video! I am on my way down from a 34 index to a 28 and am hopeful now! I know less is more because of your simple guidance. I had rotator cuff surgery in late Feb from my "all arm" complicated swing and am following your teaching and am rebuilding with foundational Saguto wisdom. I love your quote, " Life is too short to play bad golf". Thanks a million. 🙌🏌️♀️
My pleasure, Julie! I'm very glad to know that this video documenting Teagan's lesson resonated with you, and I hope the instructional details contained therein serve your swing well when you put them into practice! Thanks so much for your support in sharing your _DRAMATIC_ progress and keep up the fantastic work!! 💪💪 Tom
Amazing video Tom. I’m a member of your website and your videos have helped me out a ton! This one helps break everything down even more for me. Is there a chance we can get a similar video like this but with the driver?
I appreciate that, James, and I'm very glad to learn of your improvement!! It is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: ua-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/v-deo.html Here are some recent episodes in which the driver was featured: - ua-cam.com/video/PjOCxLWAKW4/v-deo.html - ua-cam.com/video/kuQ8HysGjP4/v-deo.html - ua-cam.com/video/OaaafCoY22w/v-deo.html Oftentimes when golfers are hitting everything well except for the driver it can be attributed to one of the following: 1) They are not setting their weight forward correctly and as a result are tilting their spine towards the target. We should address the ball stacked shoulders over hips over knees with our weight balanced 50/50. We then simply bump our hips one inch towards the target while keeping everything else in place. This presets a little more weight forward while retaining the stacked relationship. 2) Their hips are not continuing their lateral targetward action through impact. This is common with the longer clubs as the wider stance means that the hips have a greater distance to travel, thereby posing an increased risk of premature spinout. If the hips stop moving laterally towards the target on the downswing - and they should move targetward naturally if we allow them to - then their rotation takes over, thereby stalling the necessary forward weight loading (we should be 80/20 forward halfway down, 90/10 at impact, and 95/5 in the finish), changing the low point and rerouting the club into a steeper angle of attack (AoA). This can produce a variety of undesirable results including fat and thin contact, topped shots and popups, straight pulls, and “banana” slices. Of great importance is keeping your upper torso/head in place (in other words, not moving towards the target from a face-on view) during the downswing and through impact. This preserves the swing center and the desired shallow AoA. 3) They are not allowing the length of the club to dictate the backswing path and are getting too steep as a result. The shaft of the driver is considerably longer than the other clubs and thus requires more of an around the body backswing as established by the shaft plane at address. It may "feel" flat as they take it back along the shaft plane for the first few feet, but as long as they maintain the "weight forward, shoulder down, and hands in" components while allowing the club to work around them, it should put them in the proper position at the top so they can attack the ball from the inside. (A good feel for that lead shoulder is "down and in, under the chin".) 4) 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 ) If after this your driver continues to have issues, then keep in mind that I do offer a swing video analysis service which enables me to put my eyes on your swing, diagnose any issues, and provide a corrective action plan if applicable. Here is a link where you can learn more about this option: saguto.golf/lessons Keep up the great work!! Tom
Wow. Tom's teaching ability and simple approach are true talents. He did in 15 minutes what most pros couldn't do in a year's worth of lessons. I wish I could go back and unlearn all of my bad habits and be taught correctly as a true newbie by Mr. Krispy KFC! Thankful I found Tom's channel and joined the KFC club. I am already on my way to better golf. My home is in Greenville, SC. I will definitely have to visit you, Tom, in person. Maybe a 2-day golf camp?
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Rob, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction! You can find lesson information here: saguto.golf/lessons Also, please sign up for my email list at go.saguto.golf/ as that is how I will be communicating updates on lesson options and availability as I move toward resuming one-on-one instruction. (I have been on a hiatus from in-person lessons in order to reappropriate my time to online school upgrades and enhancements.) Thanks so much for your support in sharing your improvement, keep up the great work, and keep it KFCrispy out there!! 💪💪 Tom
Thanks! I'm very glad to know that this video documenting Teagan’s lesson resonated with you, Sharon, and I hope the instructional details contained therein serve your swing well when you put them into practice! By the way, if interested here is the piece Teagan filmed the same day that aired on the local NBC affiliate in advance of their Paris Olympics golf coverage: www.wmbfnews.com/2024/08/01/pawleys-island-golfer-takes-youtube-teach-others-his-tips-tricks-game/ Tom Saguto, PGA
@@SagutoGolf Teagan did a great job sharing your passion and knowledge. I just love all your analogies. I have been implementing your techniques. And my ball striking has really improved. Especially my utility's and woods. My driver goes higher, almost too high. I'd prefer more distance. I learned so much from watching how you instructed Teagan. I need to watch more of your videos. Do you have any on putting? On a more personal note, I think you and Teagan should get to know each other better. You never know, you seemed to have some chemistry. 😍🤩😍 Best to you both! Thanks for sharing your passion with the rest of the world. 🤩
Thanks , Shawn! Here is an impromptu lesson with 80-something Bill at our club's range: ua-cam.com/video/Lb1D2BUrmNU/v-deo.html Here is a recent video documenting a lesson with Dave: ua-cam.com/video/GC48wThdfeo/v-deo.html And here is one with Derek, a young man with PGA Tour aspirations: ua-cam.com/video/MbQxyqrPcmM/v-deo.html Tom
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it! And while there may be some "ghosts of swings past" that need to be eradicated, it's never to late to hit the Reset button and get yourself on the path towards consistently crispy ball striking bliss! For a really good starting point here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker": go.saguto.golf/ 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
I'm very glad to know that this video documenting Teagan’s first ever lesson resonated with you, Janet, and I hope the instructional details contained therein serve your swing well when you put them into practice! Thanks for your message and support! Tom Saguto, PGA PS: Would you like to learn some key aspects of the body-friendly, powerful, low-maintenance swing system I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to 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 instruction method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Outstanding, John! My lesson series on this "trail arm magic" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome wide variety of issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that this concept is performing well for you, too. Thanks for sharing your success with it and keep up the great work! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, since my channel’s content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my 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
Thanks! I'm very glad to know that this video documenting Teagan's lesson resonated with you, and I hope the instructional details contained therein serve your swing well when you put them into practice! Tom
I appreciate that, Jared! I'm very glad to know that this video documenting Teagan’s lesson resonated with you, and I hope the instructional details contained therein serve your swing well when you put them into practice. Thanks for your message and support! 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
Thanks! Yes - Teagan was a fantastic student, and it showed immediately in her ball striking. Hard to believe she is a true beginner, right?? Glad you enjoyed it!! Tom
Thanks! I'm very glad to know that this video documenting Teagan’s lesson resonated with you, and I hope the instructional details contained therein serve your swing well when you put them into practice! Tom
Hi Tom being a right handed golfer when is the right time in the swing to roll my back foot inward. One of your earlier videos you roll your back foot inwards is this at the top of your back swing or when your coming back down to the ball. Steve England 🏴
Hi Steven, The appropriate downswing trigger depends on the tendencies of the individual golfer. The move you are referring to would start at the top as you transition into the downswing and should continue towards impact. While there is certainly content on my channel that addresses 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
LOL! Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed this episode documenting Teagan's lesson and I sincerely appreciate your support. Just not sure that TGC would know how to handle me....😆 Tom
Okay...That was awesome Tom. Girl has serious issues but you got her hitting the ball, and golf is so much more fun when you actually hit the ball. She still has a ways to go, but she is hitting the ball! Very impressive Mr. Saguto.
I appreciate that, Mike! Although I am not certain as to what "serious issues" you are referring to. Teagan is a true beginner having only been to the range a few times, and this was her first ever lesson. I think she did an awesome job with the first true fundamental of golf: hitting the ground in the same spot each time. This is stage one of building a ball striking machine, and she's off to a great start! Tom
@@SagutoGolf Yes, okay...Bad choice of words on my part. We all were beginners at some point, and all beginners have a road ahead of them, as we work through are various "issues." I've been playing for more than 30 years, but recently converted to your swing style. Even though I have shot even par a few times, I had turned into a chunking machine and your videos have me working back towards the 70's again - I had serious issues - LOL. Thanks for your videos Tom - I'm heading for my 67th birthday and I really can't practice much because it will aggravate my tennis elbow and my lower back, you know, old age. Your swing is easier on my body and has greatly reduced my chunking, despite getting almost no practice.
LOL!! I'm glad to know that my instruction is performing well for you and helping you through those "serious issues", Mike...😆😆 Seriously - excellent job incorporating it into your swing, and thanks for sharing your improvement! 💪💪 By the way, I would be remiss if I didn't mention that a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. If you've not already joined, have you considered the online school as a 67th birthday gift so you can take 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. The value in terms of what you get for the low 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 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 is delivering the referenced results. As you are now coming to understand, one does not need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing, experience great ball striking, and reclaim - or even exceed - yardages from years past. I hope you'll give the school some thought. Thanks for the follow-up and keep up the great work!! Tom
This is cool af; and I'm ready to leverage this with my spouse. I was surprised to see the grip portion though -- I could swear TS has shared feedback on videos about gripping the club as it comes natural and / or how your hands hang naturally from your side. I'd like to see the 30 or 60 day follow up. Let's see her striping crispy 8 irons and drives.
I'm very glad to know that this video documenting Teagan’s lesson resonated with you, and I hope the instructional details contained therein serve your wife's swing well when she puts them into practice! Teagan is quite busy with her journalism work - in fact, here is the piece she filmed the same day that aired on the local NBC affiliate in advance of their Paris Olympics golf coverage: www.wmbfnews.com/2024/08/01/pawleys-island-golfer-takes-youtube-teach-others-his-tips-tricks-game/ - so we did not assign a specific timeframe to do a follow-up to monitor her progress. That will be up to her. However, based on the results of this lesson I would expect great things from Teagan when she is ready to put some work into her game! Thanks, Tom Saguto, PGA PS: Would you and/or your spouse like to learn some key aspects of the body-friendly, powerful, low-maintenance swing system I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to 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 instruction method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Fantastic! I’m very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Thanks so much for your support in sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom Saguto, PGA PS: By the way, if you'd really like to get on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, sequential platform, please consider my online school. It will make for a far more efficient, superior, and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. The school is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. The value in terms of what you get for the low 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 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 is delivering the referenced results.
Thanks - I'm very glad to know that you enjoyed this video documenting Teagan's first ever lesson! Didn't she do an awesome job as a true beginner??!! 💪💪 Tom
I loved this video. You probably should do more like these. Also, you were showing her a version of the stack and tilt, how much of a difference is this from the Moe Norman approach?? I've been trying to simplify my swing to that of Moe's...
I'm very glad you enjoyed this video documenting Teagan's first ever lesson, Steven! She did a phenomenal job, right? As for more of these.... Here is an impromptu lesson with 80-something Bill at our club's range: ua-cam.com/video/Lb1D2BUrmNU/v-deo.html Here is a recent video documenting a lesson with Dave: ua-cam.com/video/GC48wThdfeo/v-deo.html And here is one with Derek, a young man with PGA Tour aspirations: ua-cam.com/video/MbQxyqrPcmM/v-deo.html While the Stack and Tilt system I teach shares a one plane feature, it is definitely different from the "single plane" version patterned after Mr. Norman's swing. For example, the straight-line relationship of the arms and club shaft from the DTL view is a trademark of Mr. Norman's setup that one will not typically find in S&T instruction. However, there are also some definite shared features - particularly with regard to the very centered, connected, weight-forward nature of both methods. Stack and Tilt is a complete golf swing system based on data from the best golf ball strikers - and Moe Norman would certainly be included among them. The S&T folks determined from this study of these ball striking legends that they all had 3 things in common (the 3 main golf fundamentals): 1. Hit the ground in the same spot every time (consistent crispy contact) 2. Have enough length to play the golf course well (power) 3. Be able to have a predictable curve (accuracy). A player MUST be able to do those 3 things to be good at golf, and Mr. Norman certainly did! Would you like to learn some key aspects of the body-friendly, powerful, low-maintenance swing system I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to 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 instruction method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Thanks, Tom Saguto, PGA
I appreciate your interest, Bobby! You can find lesson information here: saguto.golf/lessons Also, please sign up for my email list at go.saguto.golf/ as that is how I will be communicating updates on lesson options and availability as I move toward resuming one-on-one instruction. (I had taken a hiatus from in-person lessons in order to reappropriate my time to online school upgrades and enhancements.) As for the online school, if you have not yet joined then I highly recommend giving it your consideration as it is designed to get golfers on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, structured, sequential platform. The school is where you will find very detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. The value in terms of what you get for the low 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", then my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” can also be found at 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 is delivering the referenced results. Tom Saguto, PGA
I appreciate that, Derek! I'm very glad to know that this video documenting Teagan's lesson resonated with you, and I hope the instructional details contained therein serve your swing well when you put them into practice! Would you like to see more like this? If so... Here is an impromptu lesson with 80-something Bill at our club's range: ua-cam.com/video/Lb1D2BUrmNU/v-deo.html Here is a recent video documenting a lesson with Dave: ua-cam.com/video/GC48wThdfeo/v-deo.html And here is one with Derek, a young man with PGA Tour aspirations: ua-cam.com/video/MbQxyqrPcmM/v-deo.html Thanks! 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
Thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoyed this episode documenting Teagan's first ever lesson as a true beginner, and I sincerely appreciate your referrals and support! Tom Saguto, PGA
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it, and yes - Teagan did an outstanding job in her first ever lesson as a true beginner! You can always go back to the basics and rebuild from there. If interested, then for a really good starting point here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker": go.saguto.golf/ 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
Great video Tom! This must have been tough on her, knowing it’ll be on UA-cam. What a trouper. Only problem I can see (not me of course, we have many low handicap women at our course) is that she will eventually be out hitting and performing other golfers. All the best Teagan!!
I'm glad you enjoyed it, Don! And Teagan gets it as she is a TV journalist/reporter and also a content creator. In fact, here is the piece she did for our local NBC affiliate that same day: www.wmbfnews.com/2024/08/01/pawleys-island-golfer-takes-youtube-teach-others-his-tips-tricks-game/ Considering that she is a true beginner and that was her first ever lesson, Teagan sure does have a lot of promise if she ever decides to take up this game as a regular hobby. What a fantastic job she did! Thanks, Tom
@@SagutoGolfWhat a great clip, thank you sharing. Some people were born to present, teach, coach. You are one of them! I certainly hope this catches the powers to be and elevate you into the top golf teaching pros in North America and beyond.
Teagan did a fantastic job in her first ever lesson, right David? She definitely has a promising future if she gets the golf bug! Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it! Tom
I'm glad you enjoyed it, Owen, and I sincerely appreciate the referral! By the way, a really good starting point for your friend would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things 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 an excellent 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 - spanning all age ranges and experience levels - now enjoying great golf: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Thanks again for your message and support! Tom Saguto, PGA
I know it sounds like a strange concept to those who have only ever subscribed to a swing model that is based on shifting weight from back to front, but I assure you that this swing is anything but a reverse pivot. We start with our weight forward (55/45 on the front side; 60/40 for the longer clubs), gradually add more forward weight load into the transition (70/30), 80/20 halfway down, 90/10 impact, and 95/5 finish. There's no "weight shift", and therefore - unless one were to fall backwards - there's nothing to reverse. And the result is a centered, low-maintenance, body-friendly, consistent, and tremendously powerful swing. And while I certainly have other content that addresses your issue, 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 Let's keep it crispy out there!! Tom Saguto, PGA
Thanks so much, Lawrence! I'm glad you enjoyed this episode documenting Teagan's first lesson as a true beginner, and I appreciate your support in boosting it with a FB share!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel’s content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thank you for your kind support, Eli - I'm glad you enjoyed this video documenting Teagan's lesson! 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
Tom,My theory is that to keep the club swinging on a 45 degree and at full speed,the left elbow MUST break shortly after impact and go behind You. . Too many teachers on You tube are teaching straight arms in the follow thru which puts the club "off plane"' (too much down the line.) Hogan,in His last book talks about the arms on the follow thru are only BOTH straight just past impact. Would appreciate hearing Your position on this. Thanks. Ray
Hi Ray, The lead arm needs to remain straight through the zone, and the preference in this system is that it remain as such through P9 to 1) We retained the structure of our arms and shoulders that we created at setup, 2) We had forward shaft lean at impact for crispy compression, 3) We moved the trail shoulder past the ball, and 4) We did not flip or roll our hands through the zone. While there is certainly content on my channel that addresses 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
I'm teaching my grand daughter. Her last session she kept missing the ball. I just saw where we were going wrong. I can't wait 8ntil she gets back from Hawaii at the end of the month. 😊
Great! I'm very glad to know that this video documenting Teagan’s lesson resonated with you, and I hope the instructional details contained therein serve your granddaughter's swing well when she puts them into practice! By the way, a really good starting point for her would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things 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 Thanks! Tom Saguto, PGA
Thanks! I'm very glad to know that this video documenting Teagan's lesson resonated with you, and I hope the instructional details contained therein serve your swing well when you put them into practice! Tom Saguto, PGA
My pleasure! I'm very glad to know that this video documenting Teagan’s lesson resonated with you, and I hope the instructional details contained therein serve your swing well when you put them into practice! 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
Thank you! I'm very glad to know that this video documenting Teagan’s lesson resonated with you, and I hope the instructional details contained therein serve your swing well when you put them into practice! Tom Saguto, PGA
My pleasure - I'm glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you, and I appreciate your kind words in that regard! 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
Thanks John, and yes - I'll see you Wednesday! (And if you'd like to come down to Pawleys this evening, my band is playing at the Pawleys Island Tavern from 6:30 - 9:30. It's a great outdoor scene!) Tom
LOL! Thanks - I'm very glad to know that this video documenting Teagan’s lesson resonated with you, and I hope the instructional details contained therein serve your swing well when you put them into practice! Tom Saguto, PGA
I watched your videos on the way to the golf course today. I played with my Son, and actually hit the ball better! I told my Son that I would send you what I said “Saguto Baby❤️❤️!
LOL! That's awesome!! I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you - excellent job putting it into play. Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident 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
I appreciate your kind words and support, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! Tom Saguto, PGA PS: Speaking of free, 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
Shoulder under the chin to shoulder under the chin! Classic swing thought that will always produce the correct swing plane and soooo many more birdie putts!
YES! Ideally we should simply "allow" the hand/wrist/arm actions to happen without forcing anything. In other words, if we have a secure grip, 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 positions through sequential drilling and repetition we can entrust the motion to the big muscles and allow the arms, wrists, hands, and club to simply go along for the ride and respond accordingly as if on autopilot. The power accumulators - including the proper arm, wrist, and hand action - will then naturally load and fire with no contrived manipulations or precise timing necessary, thereby returning the face to the position pre-established at address. We are minimizing variables and building a ball striking machine, and the golfer will find that as trust builds in the shoulders will rotate freely and the "machine" will then be optimized. It's called "giving up control to gain control", and it's the formula for consistently blissful ball striking and seemingly effortless power! Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed this video and I appreciate your validating remarks and support! 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
My pleasure, Patrick - I'm very glad to know that this video documenting Teagan's lesson resonated with you, and I hope the instructional details contained therein serve your swing well when you put them into practice! Tom
Hey Y'all! Teagan created an interview featuring SagutoGolf in the news. This lesson was part of the interview! Watch her news feature below: www.wmbfnews.com/2024/08/01/pawleys-island-golfer-takes-youtube-teach-others-his-tips-tricks-game/
Thanks - I'm very glad to know that this episode documenting Teagan’s lesson resonated with you, and I hope the instructional details contained therein serve your swing well when you put them into practice! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel’s content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my 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
Thanks Sheila! I'm very glad to know that this video documenting Teagan's lesson resonated with you, and I hope the instructional details contained therein serve your swing well when you put them into practice! Now get out there and brush that grass!! Tom
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Stephen, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! Proximity is not an issue in the global platform that is SagutoGolf! I offer virtual lessons and coaching as they are instrumental to the progress of my online school's members, and these can be done for anyone from anywhere across the globe. This will enable me to put my eyes on your swing and offer some very specific observations and corrective action plans if applicable. You may learn more about these options here: saguto.golf/lessons As for the online school, if you have not yet joined then I highly recommend giving it your consideration as it is designed to get golfers on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, structured, sequential platform. The school is where you will find very detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from all over the world (including Down Under) - spanning all age ranges and experience levels - 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. The value in terms of what you get for the low price point is beyond comprehension, and based on its proven efficacy 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", then my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” can also be found at 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 is delivering the referenced results. Thanks again for your message and support! Tom Saguto, PGA
To correctly set ourselves for this, we address the ball stacked shoulders over hips over knees with our weight balanced 50/50. We then simply bump our hips one inch towards the target while keeping everything else in place. This presets a little more weight forward while retaining the stacked relationship (generally 55/45 for the short and mid irons, 60/40 for the longer clubs). We then gradually experience more forward weight load into the transition (70/30), 80/20 halfway down, 90/10 impact, and 95/5 finish. The result is a centered, stress-free, flowing motion back and through, and a very body-friendly, consistent, powerful swing. TS
Please make a video on the open vs. closed stances. I've been using a closed stance lately and have been hooking the ball even with a weak grip. Then when I open my stance I get straighter balls.
No need to do a video on that, Jeremiah. Sounds like you've figured out what works best for you! For those who already have a sufficiently shallowed path a closed stance can cause it to be too much in to out and thereby lead to overdraws and push-hooks. Nice job making the necessary adjustment to straighten out your shots! Tom
Thanks Steve - I'm glad you enjoyed it, and I appreciate your interest! You can find virtual lesson information here: saguto.golf/lessons Also, please sign up for my email list at go.saguto.golf/ as that is how I will be communicating updates on lesson options and availability as I move toward resuming one-on-one instruction. (I had taken a hiatus from in-person lessons in order to reappropriate my time to online school upgrades and enhancements.) As for the online school, if you have not yet joined then I highly recommend giving consideration to doing so as it is designed to get golfers on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, structured, sequential platform. The school is where you will find very detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water", then my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” can also be found at 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 is delivering the referenced results. Tom Saguto, PGA
I'm glad you enjoyed it, Stefan. Considering that Teagan is a true beginner and that was her first ever lesson, she sure holds plenty of potential to be an excellent golfer! Tom
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This guy seriously needs a weekly 1/2 hr TV show with guests like this .... really great instruction with a really positive & great way......keep em coming Mr. Saguto ....!!
I sincerely appreciate that, Andy! Feel free to reach out to the folks at The Golf Channel, but I don't think they'd know what to do with me.....😎
Thanks for your message and support!!
Tom
Martin Hall can’t go on forever.
Buy his course you cheapskate.
@@SagutoGolf Well the reason they won't call is The Golf Channel would only need one episode, and everyone will be stripping the ball in crispy delicious fashion.
For those of you not that familiar with the intricacies of Teaching the golf swing, having Played the game for 57+ years, with a +2.8 cap along with a wife that is a Class A Teaching Pro, what Tom did here in approximately 15 minutes with this Newb is something that very very very few of the other YTube golf "gurus," cough..cough, lol, could do!!
They would have 💯+ excuses on why they could not do it with their swing philosophy, methodology, etc.,
As my Teacher of 32+ years would tell his apprentices(my wife), students and anyone within earshot, "The proof is in the divot."
To take her from topping and rolling the ball to contact with a correct divot is something that most mid/high caps NEVER achieve consistently!! EVER!!
Superbly Played Brother👊
Continued Success🍻
RP
RP.... you are far too kind. I sincerely appreciate your very generous words and professional validation. Teagan did a fabulous job in her first ever lesson, and since she came to me as a true beginner with a clean and unbiased slate, there were no bad habits or "ghosts of swings past" to deal with. Instead, we were able to simply and efficiently build the first stage of the "machine". Kudos to her for her ability to grasp and implement on the fly!
Thank you again for your support, and please send my regards to your wife!
Tom
Agreed this is phenomenal. I tried teaching my buddy how to play it and it didn't go nearly this well 😂
@@SagutoGolf What's even better than your golf instructions, you are humble while not being phony and that's a rarity these days.
Tom just taught this girl more in 10 min than the teachers at my local range have taught their students in HOURS of class ... I see the same people struggling every week ... and the same lame advice given to them
I can’t thank you enough for these videos. I commented a few months ago after having an embarrassing game with friends and became determined to learn.
I watched a handful of your videos and went to the range a few times to prep for a golf outting I agreed to go. It was for special needs children.
With your advice I can hit a dead straight shot and get great contact on the ball. I actually managed to golf under 100, I was so proud. The people in my squad were super impressed with me by the end of the day. All i was thinking during the day was your advice. Shoulder to shoulder, make sure club face is facing out and not up. Also don’t worry about the bring back and keep the forward swing below the line. Thanks again Tom, you made a golf fan for life
*OUTSTANDING!!!* I’m very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play in a pressure situation.
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 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
As a woman who has been golfing for five months - Thank You for having a woman guest!!! Teagen was a great sport and I learned a lot.
My pleasure, Deborah! I'm very glad to know that this video documenting Teagan's first ever lesson as a true beginner resonated with you, and I hope the instructional details contained therein serve your swing well when you put them into practice!
Thanks for your message, and welcome to this greatest of games!!
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
Yes yes yes do more videos like these, please Tom!
I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Along these same lines, here is an impromptu lesson with 80-something Bill at our club's range: ua-cam.com/video/Lb1D2BUrmNU/v-deo.html
Here is a recent video documenting a lesson with Dave: ua-cam.com/video/GC48wThdfeo/v-deo.html
And here is one with Derek, a young man with PGA Tour aspirations: ua-cam.com/video/MbQxyqrPcmM/v-deo.html
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
Amazing lesson. That was brilliant instruction and nice to see everything from start to finish. Please do more of these and if possible a senior who might suffer from joint pain. I’d love to see how you transform them. 🎉🎉🎉
You may want to consider larger/thicker grips
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Here is an impromptu lesson with 80-something Bill at our club's range: ua-cam.com/video/Lb1D2BUrmNU/v-deo.html Bill has a surgically repaired right shoulder with minimal range of motion,
And though not quite "senior", here is a recent video documenting a lesson with middle-aged Dave: ua-cam.com/video/GC48wThdfeo/v-deo.html
I hope you enjoy them!
Tom
As a 73 yr old lover of golf who suffers from back pain, I would love that too!
@@SagutoGolf LOL. What’s your definition of middle-aged?
Absolutely love seeing you teach someone who isn’t already good at golf. I’d love to see more!!!
It's not that Teagan isn't "good" at golf, Daniel - she is a true beginner and this was her first ever lesson! And based on these initial results, I think she has tremendous potential to be a solid player!
Now, since you would like to see more....
Here is an impromptu lesson with 80-something Bill at our club's range: ua-cam.com/video/Lb1D2BUrmNU/v-deo.html
Here is a recent video documenting a lesson with Dave: ua-cam.com/video/GC48wThdfeo/v-deo.html
And here is one with Derek, a young man with PGA Tour aspirations: ua-cam.com/video/MbQxyqrPcmM/v-deo.html
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed the episode!
Tom
This was seriously impressive Tom! Taking someone who couldn't even hit the ball to compressing it in 15 minutes is miracle work my man.
I've been a believer for a year now... and your instruction videos applied into 25 rounds this summer has got me down from a 17.5 handicap (where I've been around for 30 years)... down to a 11.2... the way you teach the simplification of the swing and weight mechanics to more easily and consistently create that 'crispy' contact was the game-changer for me... (and right elbow in lol)... thank you for the good work you do.
I'm pleased to know that you enjoyed it, and yes - Teagan did a fabulous job, right??
And I’m very glad to learn that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
Thanks so much for sharing your *_DRAMATIC_* improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: 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. The value in terms of what you get for the low 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 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 is delivering the referenced results.
I love it raw and unedited.
“Don’t be nasty”
@@trapper02 Who are you quoting ?
@@jonnyincognito899 Manolo golf
Glad you enjoyed it!
This is what makes Tom the best golf instructor on UA-cam, if not the world. He can take a beginner golfer and in 15 short minutes have her hitting crispy, consistent, jaw-dropping shots.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words and support!
Teagan did an awesome job! Hard to believe she is a true beginner and that this was her first lesson - with the added pressure of the local news station camera rolling to boot!! (By the way, here is the piece that was aired on the NBC affiliate: www.wmbfnews.com/2024/08/01/pawleys-island-golfer-takes-youtube-teach-others-his-tips-tricks-game/ )
Thanks again!
Tom
Been playing for 30+ years. I implemented this entire setup today at the range. I was also told to always hold the club just tight enough to not lose it. I gripped it and ripped it. I’ve never hit the ball so flush in my life. Nuked 80% of my shots. It seems my main issue with the lead arm was bending a lot more than I thought during the backswing. Love the channel.
Outstanding, Robby! I’m very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
Thanks so much for your support in sharing your dramatic ball striking improvement and keep up the 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
I bookmark more Saguto videos than any other. Always condenses the swing to the essential elements (that work every time), and does it with humor and positivity.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Les, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
Thanks so much for your message and support!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel’s content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
I’m a believer! Ever since I have used Tom’s direction, my game has improved immensely! Shot a 85 today with 2 7’s on the back 9 and it was my bad decisions that cased me from not breaking 80. This works! Thanks Tom. Now to fine tune my short game and 70’s here I come!
Great stuff, Tom!!
Thanks for the progress update, keep up the awesome work, and I know we're going to see you very soon in the 70's!!
Tom
Your lessons are truly great!!! Your technical details.... Simple, effective and not much talks. One suggestion, when hitting the ball should the focus is to hit the ball behind, middle or front? Also, please show slow motions when hitting the ball.
Thank you so much!!!! Love your UA-cam Lesson.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Ramon, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
I personally just look at the top of the ball as I find that helps me to keep my head in place throughout the motion - a very important swing key for consistency. That's me. Some have success focusing on a particular quadrant of the ball or even a specific dimple. Still others do well with concentrating on a spot in front of the ball or even the back of the ball. You have to figure out what works best for you and your tendencies.
I slow down my swing in numerous videos, but even when I don't you can still manually adjust the playback of any YT video to as slow as 1/4-speed by clicking on the settings button at the lower right side of the video player. Or you can pause a video and press the period ( . ) button to advance frame by frame and the comma ( , ) to reverse frame by frame.
Thank you again for your message and support!
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
Tom, you are absolutely the BEST golf instructor I've encountered in person or on UA-cam. You're so good at explaining the whys and hows of the golf swing without making it complicated or boring. To top it all off, you point out that it really boils down to a relatively few basic moves to hit the ball KFC style. I'm still smashing high, straight shots thanks to the same advice that you are giving in this video. I've seen plenty golf instructors on the driving range - compared to you, they are a big waste of time and money.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction!!
Thanks so much for your support in sharing your KFCrispy ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident 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
Without a doubt the best golf instructor on the planet. This guy not only helps you but helps you help others. Pass the worrd.
Thanks so much for your ongoing support, Tom!!
By the way, I saw Steven on Monday at the MB World Am 19th Hole. Your presence was very much missed. I hope all is well with you!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf All is well Tom. Moved from golf central in The Villages of Florida and came back to Georgia. Came out of retirement, again😀.
I still watch your videos and still a member of your online school where I watch the development of several guys.
I still can’t believe that at 67 years old, I hit the golf ball better than I ever have, and I thank you.
Your videos have helped me in the past and this one did too. Maybe I’m just a slow learner but it seems like I understand a concept but it takes a while for it to click. I knew to keep the weight on my lead leg but today I saw how her trail leg was slightly angled. I imitated it at the range today and wow, a small change and huge results.
Fantastic! I'm very glad to know that this video documenting Teagan's lesson resonated with you, and I'm please to learn that the instructional detail contained therein served your swing well when you put it into practice!
Thanks for sharing your instant improvement and keep up the great work! 💪💪
Tom
PS: To assist you in the process, would you like to learn some key aspects of the body-friendly, powerful, low-maintenance swing system I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to 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 instruction method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, 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 a totally awesome golf lesson. I can vouch for your knowledge as I have been using your swing.
I am 77 and still play off the blue tees. I tied my best game ever with a score of 75 over the 6600 yard on a champion golf course here in Brazil. Your swing is a very simple one and easy to learn and generates a lot of power.
I agree with other comments here in that you should have a regular half hour show on TV or here on UA-cam.
It would certainly help young and old golfers to play better and with a lot of fun
.Many thanks Tom.
Regards
Jerry in Brazil.
*OUTSTANDING!!* I’m very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you, Jerry; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
Thanks so much for for your support in sharing your improvement and on-course success, 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, 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. The value in terms of what you get for the low price point is beyond comprehension and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
First swing took a divot, and in the right spot! Amazing! I’ve been watching Tom for over a year and I still learned something from this video that I need to correct. Great video.
Also like going back to the drawing board. We all make a bad shot and need to reset.
Yes! Teagan did an awesome job, right??
I'm very glad to know that this video documenting her lesson resonated with you, and I hope the instructional details contained therein serve your swing well when you put them into practice!
Tom
Just picked up the game of golf. I've Playing a year and a half. I've watched probably all of his instructional videos. Shot my best full round of 18 shooting an 84. He really makes the game of golf so simple for a weekend warrior like myself.
That is *OUTSTANDING* - congrats on a fabulous round, Larry !! 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 progress and resulting scoring success, and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom Saguto, PGA
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. The value in terms of what you get for the low price point is beyond comprehension and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
I am going to try this tomorrow. Have tried many methods but I want to do this. Thanks for taking a novice and helping them hit it right. Good way to learn.
I am very glad to know that this video documenting Teagan’s lesson resonated with you, Verinder, and I hope the instructional details contained therein serve your swing well when you put them into practice!
By the way, would you like to learn some key aspects of the body-friendly, powerful, low-maintenance swing system I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to 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 instruction method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thank you for your message and support, and have fun out there!
Tom Saguto, PGA
I’ve only been playing a few months and was so inconsistent where the club bottomed out at I searched UA-cam and found you watched tons of old videos and new and took the mini course in the last two weeks I’ve only played once and saw a small improvement but I’m feeling more confident with the swing now can’t want to play again next week and see the progress I believe in the swing now it’s up to me to execute it
I’m very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you, and I appreciate your commitment to improving!
Thanks so much for sharing your progress and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: Since you have worked through the mini course with success, 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. The value in terms of what you get for the low price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
There’s some Tom’s magic right here!
I’m so impressed 😮
I appreciate that, Ivan! I'm very glad to know that this video documenting Teagan's lesson resonated with you, and I hope the instructional details contained therein serve your swing well when you put them into practice!
Tom
My wife is a golf newbie. I just sent this video to her tablet. AMAZING! THANK YOU!
Awesome! I'm very glad to know that this video documenting Teagan’s lesson resonated with you, Bill, and I hope the instructional details contained therein serve your wife's swing well when she puts them into practice!
By the way, would you like to learn some key aspects of the body-friendly, powerful, low-maintenance swing system I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then please guide her to the newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” that I may have shared with you in a previous reply: 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 instruction method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - spanning all age ranges and experience levels - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thanks, and please welcome your wife to this greatest of games for me!!
Tom
Stack and tilt for beginners really is a match made in heaven in my opinion. Your first goal when starting out is just getting some good contact. Mission accomplished.
Indeed. Teagan did an excellent job, right?!
And with regard to Stack and Tilt, here's the thing: S&T is a robust _SYSTEM_ for swinging the golf club and not a specific swing unto itself. The system is rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology, and it is modeled on empirical observations of the game's greatest ball strikers. As such it does not discriminate by age or ability - from kids to seniors and everyone in between, and from true beginners like Teagan to the best players in the world. Watch any Tour event on TV and you'll see a significant number of players executing the trademark motions of the S&T system, 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 shoulders at the top.
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed the video and I appreciate your support!
Tom Saguto, PGA
I agree fully!!
S and T is NOT just for beginners. Yes it is the easiest for beginners to understand and master, but it's not like you just abandon it for a "better" swing later on. The principles are there for life
@@manbearpig7359 easy pal. This was a video about a brand new beginner golfer, I said it worked well. Didn't say anything about any other level of golfer. Try to be less defensive
@ycombine1053 Easy pal. This was a comment about how the principles of S and T are not just for beginners but can carry us through a lifetime of enjoyable golf. Didn't say anything negative about you. Just slightly disagreed and politely made my point. Try being less defensive.....
Excellent video. Shared with my wife. She is starting lessons tomorrow. This will be a big help for her. Thanks!
My pleasure, Jason! I'm very glad to know that this video documenting Teagan’s lesson resonated with you, and I hope the instructional details contained therein are helpful to your wife!
By the way, here is a link to 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 would be a great way for your wife to gain a fundamental understanding of this swing system as well as an introduction to the formal instruction method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thanks for your message, and I hope your wife enjoys this greatest of games!
Tom Saguto, PGA
Great video! I'm going to be sure to have my wife watch this, as she is relatively new to golf and struggles to get the feel of her swing.
Thanks Frank! I'm very glad to know that this video documenting Teagan’s lesson resonated with you, and I hope the instructional details contained therein serve your wife well!
By the way, she should also benefit well 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 instruction method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - spanning all age ranges and experience levels - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom Saguto, PGA
Wow, after this video and a range session today, I understood, what I was doing wrong.
I followed your videos for some months now and my shots got really better and straighter and I can hit a draw now as a slicer which is amazing.
BUT
I couldn’t get that zip, you are describing in your videos. Today finally I watched my swing in the mirror and it made click. I unconsciously move my wrist in the backswing and I swing to high, which leads to a crossing the line swing. I finally understood, what you are meaning with no wrist movement and the arms connecting to the body.
After that I tried to do a low swing with a good body turn and there was it. The Ziiiipppp!!! Haha.
I did a video of my swing and for the first time in my life I saw swing that finally did not look like an over the top swing and the backswing looked automatically more like what some pros are doing. And this even without thinking to drop the arms and such, what I was used to do as a slicer. My only thought was to have weight on my front leg!
Thank you very much man. I started golf at the age of 9 and am 30 now with some break of 12 Years. But for my whole golfing life I thought that people who manage to play draws are some magicians and I got frustrated more and more, that I just couldn’t come from the inside.
Thank you very much for your different approach, which worked for me! :-)
OUTSTANDING!! Welcome to the "magical" world of the draw!!
I’m very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Thanks so much for sharing your dramatic ball striking improvement, keep up the great work, and keep on Ziiiipppping it!! 💪💪
Tom Saguto, PGA
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. The value in terms of what you get for the low 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 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 is delivering the referenced results.
@@SagutoGolf thx! Sounds like a good idea for me to go through your online lessons during the winter, to improve my swing, and understand more fundamentals.
I will give your urls a look. :-)
Tom is a great teacher…anybody can be an instructor, but being a teacher takes a special talent
Thank you so much - I sincerely appreciate your very kind words and support!!
Tom
I LOVE watching these real life instructional videos. Keegan is now embarking on a journey of golf fun forever!
Thanks! I'm very glad to know that you enjoyed this video documenting Teagan's first ever lesson as a true beginner. She did an awesome job, right??!!!
Tom
Hi Tom so glad I returned to your channel! My game kept going up and down with no consistency! Came across your channel again a day or two ago I seem to understand it better this time. Went this morning first time out and shot 79. Should have been better but messed up a couple chips. I’m back to stay! Thx 😊
OUTSTANDING!! I saw your previous message. Glad to have you back onboard - for good 😎 - and thanks for sharing today's success.
Keep up the great work and keep it crispy out there!! 💪💪
Tom
Thank you for making this inspiring video! I am on my way down from a 34 index to a 28 and am hopeful now! I know less is more because of your simple guidance. I had rotator cuff surgery in late Feb from my "all arm" complicated swing and am following your teaching and am rebuilding with foundational Saguto wisdom. I love your quote, " Life is too short to play bad golf". Thanks a million. 🙌🏌️♀️
My pleasure, Julie!
I'm very glad to know that this video documenting Teagan's lesson resonated with you, and I hope the instructional details contained therein serve your swing well when you put them into practice!
Thanks so much for your support in sharing your _DRAMATIC_ progress and keep up the fantastic work!! 💪💪
Tom
Amazing video Tom. I’m a member of your website and your videos have helped me out a ton! This one helps break everything down even more for me. Is there a chance we can get a similar video like this but with the driver?
I appreciate that, James, and I'm very glad to learn of your improvement!!
It is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: ua-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/v-deo.html
Here are some recent episodes in which the driver was featured:
- ua-cam.com/video/PjOCxLWAKW4/v-deo.html
- ua-cam.com/video/kuQ8HysGjP4/v-deo.html
- ua-cam.com/video/OaaafCoY22w/v-deo.html
Oftentimes when golfers are hitting everything well except for the driver it can be attributed to one of the following:
1) They are not setting their weight forward correctly and as a result are tilting their spine towards the target. We should address the ball stacked shoulders over hips over knees with our weight balanced 50/50. We then simply bump our hips one inch towards the target while keeping everything else in place. This presets a little more weight forward while retaining the stacked relationship.
2) Their hips are not continuing their lateral targetward action through impact. This is common with the longer clubs as the wider stance means that the hips have a greater distance to travel, thereby posing an increased risk of premature spinout. If the hips stop moving laterally towards the target on the downswing - and they should move targetward naturally if we allow them to - then their rotation takes over, thereby stalling the necessary forward weight loading (we should be 80/20 forward halfway down, 90/10 at impact, and 95/5 in the finish), changing the low point and rerouting the club into a steeper angle of attack (AoA). This can produce a variety of undesirable results including fat and thin contact, topped shots and popups, straight pulls, and “banana” slices.
Of great importance is keeping your upper torso/head in place (in other words, not moving towards the target from a face-on view) during the downswing and through impact. This preserves the swing center and the desired shallow AoA.
3) They are not allowing the length of the club to dictate the backswing path and are getting too steep as a result. The shaft of the driver is considerably longer than the other clubs and thus requires more of an around the body backswing as established by the shaft plane at address. It may "feel" flat as they take it back along the shaft plane for the first few feet, but as long as they maintain the "weight forward, shoulder down, and hands in" components while allowing the club to work around them, it should put them in the proper position at the top so they can attack the ball from the inside. (A good feel for that lead shoulder is "down and in, under the chin".)
4) 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 )
If after this your driver continues to have issues, then keep in mind that I do offer a swing video analysis service which enables me to put my eyes on your swing, diagnose any issues, and provide a corrective action plan if applicable. Here is a link where you can learn more about this option: saguto.golf/lessons
Keep up the great work!!
Tom
Loved it. Next the Driver then the wedge game.
Teagan is definitely showing tremendous promise, Alan, especially for a true beginner!!
Tom
Wow. Tom's teaching ability and simple approach are true talents. He did in 15 minutes what most pros couldn't do in a year's worth of lessons. I wish I could go back and unlearn all of my bad habits and be taught correctly as a true newbie by Mr. Krispy KFC!
Thankful I found Tom's channel and joined the KFC club. I am already on my way to better golf. My home is in Greenville, SC. I will definitely have to visit you, Tom, in person. Maybe a 2-day golf camp?
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Rob, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction!
You can find lesson information here: saguto.golf/lessons
Also, please sign up for my email list at go.saguto.golf/ as that is how I will be communicating updates on lesson options and availability as I move toward resuming one-on-one instruction. (I have been on a hiatus from in-person lessons in order to reappropriate my time to online school upgrades and enhancements.)
Thanks so much for your support in sharing your improvement, keep up the great work, and keep it KFCrispy out there!! 💪💪
Tom
This is great instruction. Love the analogies and the chemistry. 🤩
Thanks! I'm very glad to know that this video documenting Teagan’s lesson resonated with you, Sharon, and I hope the instructional details contained therein serve your swing well when you put them into practice!
By the way, if interested here is the piece Teagan filmed the same day that aired on the local NBC affiliate in advance of their Paris Olympics golf coverage: www.wmbfnews.com/2024/08/01/pawleys-island-golfer-takes-youtube-teach-others-his-tips-tricks-game/
Tom Saguto, PGA
@@SagutoGolf Teagan did a great job sharing your passion and knowledge. I just love all your analogies. I have been implementing your techniques. And my ball striking has really improved. Especially my utility's and woods. My driver goes higher, almost too high. I'd prefer more distance. I learned so much from watching how you instructed Teagan. I need to watch more of your videos. Do you have any on putting?
On a more personal note, I think you and Teagan should get to know each other better. You never know, you seemed to have some chemistry. 😍🤩😍
Best to you both! Thanks for sharing your passion with the rest of the world. 🤩
Enjoyed this. would like to see a couple more with different types of people.
Thanks , Shawn!
Here is an impromptu lesson with 80-something Bill at our club's range: ua-cam.com/video/Lb1D2BUrmNU/v-deo.html
Here is a recent video documenting a lesson with Dave: ua-cam.com/video/GC48wThdfeo/v-deo.html
And here is one with Derek, a young man with PGA Tour aspirations: ua-cam.com/video/MbQxyqrPcmM/v-deo.html
Tom
That lesson with Teagan was great. I wish I would have started playing golf while having lessons with Tom.
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it!
And while there may be some "ghosts of swings past" that need to be eradicated, it's never to late to hit the Reset button and get yourself on the path towards consistently crispy ball striking bliss! For a really good starting point here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker": go.saguto.golf/ 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
So jealous of Tom. Best instructor, and the coolest hair.
Definitely coolest hair
LOL! I’ll be certain to let Stacy my hair stylist know that she has another fan…. 😎
Thanks - I appreciate your support!
TS
Of all the lessons, this basic lesson was just what I needed and I’m a thirty year golfer!
I'm very glad to know that this video documenting Teagan’s first ever lesson resonated with you, Janet, and I hope the instructional details contained therein serve your swing well when you put them into practice!
Thanks for your message and support!
Tom Saguto, PGA
PS: Would you like to learn some key aspects of the body-friendly, powerful, low-maintenance swing system I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to 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 instruction method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
People just don't believe until Tom I have shared showed and enjoyed myself saguto golf is soo simple 😊
Thanks for the support, Rich!! Keep on sharing, showing, and enjoying, and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
Tom saved my game... tucking the right elbow into my side and keeping it there is key!!!! Thanks Tom
Outstanding, John! My lesson series on this "trail arm magic" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome wide variety of issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that this concept is performing well for you, too.
Thanks for sharing your success with it and keep up the great work! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel’s content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my 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
i know I always forget that one
Excellent "from the ground up" pure condensed lesson.👏
Very informative.
Thanks! I'm very glad to know that this video documenting Teagan's lesson resonated with you, and I hope the instructional details contained therein serve your swing well when you put them into practice!
Tom
Great video Tom, would love to see more of her progress working with you. We’re all fortunate to have you spreading the gospel of crispy contact.
I appreciate that, Jared! I'm very glad to know that this video documenting Teagan’s lesson resonated with you, and I hope the instructional details contained therein serve your swing well when you put them into practice.
Thanks for your message and support!
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
awesome tuition tom... and bless her for
following instructions so well on the first
ask. its not easy at all !👍
Thanks! Yes - Teagan was a fantastic student, and it showed immediately in her ball striking. Hard to believe she is a true beginner, right??
Glad you enjoyed it!!
Tom
Best visual ever! Simple and very effective.
Thanks! I'm very glad to know that this video documenting Teagan’s lesson resonated with you, and I hope the instructional details contained therein serve your swing well when you put them into practice!
Tom
Super proud of Tom!
Thanks Darin - I appreciate that!
Tom
I am still strongly considering becoming an instructor. I enjoyed seeing your techniques for a beginner. Nice job!
Yea for some reason I want to be an instructor now too? 🤔
Thanks - I appreciate that and I'm glad to know that my instruction content and style is resonating with you!
Tom Saguto, PGA
Hi Tom being a right handed golfer when is the right time in the swing to roll my back foot inward. One of your earlier videos you roll your back foot inwards is this at the top of your back swing or when your coming back down to the ball. Steve England 🏴
Hi Steven,
The appropriate downswing trigger depends on the tendencies of the individual golfer. The move you are referring to would start at the top as you transition into the downswing and should continue towards impact.
While there is certainly content on my channel that addresses 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
I am driving over to the Golf Channel and demand they give you a weekly show. This video is magic.
LOL! Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed this episode documenting Teagan's lesson and I sincerely appreciate your support. Just not sure that TGC would know how to handle me....😆
Tom
She went to college close to my home town, great job Tom.
Thanks, Sam, and I hope all is well in the Syracuse area!
(By the way, I was born at Rochester General 😎)
Okay...That was awesome Tom. Girl has serious issues but you got her hitting the ball, and golf is so much more fun when you actually hit the ball. She still has a ways to go, but she is hitting the ball!
Very impressive Mr. Saguto.
I appreciate that, Mike! Although I am not certain as to what "serious issues" you are referring to. Teagan is a true beginner having only been to the range a few times, and this was her first ever lesson. I think she did an awesome job with the first true fundamental of golf: hitting the ground in the same spot each time. This is stage one of building a ball striking machine, and she's off to a great start!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf Yes, okay...Bad choice of words on my part. We all were beginners at some point, and all beginners have a road ahead of them, as we work through are various "issues."
I've been playing for more than 30 years, but recently converted to your swing style. Even though I have shot even par a few times, I had turned into a chunking machine and your videos have me working back towards the 70's again - I had serious issues - LOL.
Thanks for your videos Tom - I'm heading for my 67th birthday and I really can't practice much because it will aggravate my tennis elbow and my lower back, you know, old age. Your swing is easier on my body and has greatly reduced my chunking, despite getting almost no practice.
LOL!! I'm glad to know that my instruction is performing well for you and helping you through those "serious issues", Mike...😆😆
Seriously - excellent job incorporating it into your swing, and thanks for sharing your improvement! 💪💪
By the way, I would be remiss if I didn't mention that a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them.
If you've not already joined, have you considered the online school as a 67th birthday gift so you can take 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. The value in terms of what you get for the low 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 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 is delivering the referenced results.
As you are now coming to understand, one does not need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing, experience great ball striking, and reclaim - or even exceed - yardages from years past. I hope you'll give the school some thought.
Thanks for the follow-up and keep up the great work!!
Tom
This is cool af; and I'm ready to leverage this with my spouse. I was surprised to see the grip portion though -- I could swear TS has shared feedback on videos about gripping the club as it comes natural and / or how your hands hang naturally from your side. I'd like to see the 30 or 60 day follow up. Let's see her striping crispy 8 irons and drives.
I'm very glad to know that this video documenting Teagan’s lesson resonated with you, and I hope the instructional details contained therein serve your wife's swing well when she puts them into practice!
Teagan is quite busy with her journalism work - in fact, here is the piece she filmed the same day that aired on the local NBC affiliate in advance of their Paris Olympics golf coverage: www.wmbfnews.com/2024/08/01/pawleys-island-golfer-takes-youtube-teach-others-his-tips-tricks-game/ - so we did not assign a specific timeframe to do a follow-up to monitor her progress. That will be up to her. However, based on the results of this lesson I would expect great things from Teagan when she is ready to put some work into her game!
Thanks,
Tom Saguto, PGA
PS: Would you and/or your spouse like to learn some key aspects of the body-friendly, powerful, low-maintenance swing system I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to 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 instruction method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
I'm sticking to this technique at the moment and building. I was a 16.8 2 months ago and I'm down to 13 now.
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 improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom Saguto, PGA
PS: By the way, if you'd really like to get on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, sequential platform, please consider my online school. It will make for a far more efficient, superior, and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. The school is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. The value in terms of what you get for the low 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 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 is delivering the referenced results.
gotta say well done to you both, that's most impressive 👏👏
Thanks - I'm very glad to know that you enjoyed this video documenting Teagan's first ever lesson! Didn't she do an awesome job as a true beginner??!! 💪💪
Tom
I loved this video. You probably should do more like these. Also, you were showing her a version of the stack and tilt, how much of a difference is this from the Moe Norman approach?? I've been trying to simplify my swing to that of Moe's...
I'm very glad you enjoyed this video documenting Teagan's first ever lesson, Steven! She did a phenomenal job, right?
As for more of these....
Here is an impromptu lesson with 80-something Bill at our club's range: ua-cam.com/video/Lb1D2BUrmNU/v-deo.html
Here is a recent video documenting a lesson with Dave: ua-cam.com/video/GC48wThdfeo/v-deo.html
And here is one with Derek, a young man with PGA Tour aspirations: ua-cam.com/video/MbQxyqrPcmM/v-deo.html
While the Stack and Tilt system I teach shares a one plane feature, it is definitely different from the "single plane" version patterned after Mr. Norman's swing. For example, the straight-line relationship of the arms and club shaft from the DTL view is a trademark of Mr. Norman's setup that one will not typically find in S&T instruction. However, there are also some definite shared features - particularly with regard to the very centered, connected, weight-forward nature of both methods.
Stack and Tilt is a complete golf swing system based on data from the best golf ball strikers - and Moe Norman would certainly be included among them. The S&T folks determined from this study of these ball striking legends that they all had 3 things in common (the 3 main golf fundamentals): 1. Hit the ground in the same spot every time (consistent crispy contact) 2. Have enough length to play the golf course well (power) 3. Be able to have a predictable curve (accuracy). A player MUST be able to do those 3 things to be good at golf, and Mr. Norman certainly did!
Would you like to learn some key aspects of the body-friendly, powerful, low-maintenance swing system I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to 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 instruction method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thanks,
Tom Saguto, PGA
I’m coming to Myrtle Beach next April & was wondering how much an in person lesson cost & how far in advanced do I need to schedule.
I appreciate your interest, Bobby! You can find lesson information here: saguto.golf/lessons
Also, please sign up for my email list at go.saguto.golf/ as that is how I will be communicating updates on lesson options and availability as I move toward resuming one-on-one instruction. (I had taken a hiatus from in-person lessons in order to reappropriate my time to online school upgrades and enhancements.)
As for the online school, if you have not yet joined then I highly recommend giving it your consideration as it is designed to get golfers on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, structured, sequential platform. The school is where you will find very detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. The value in terms of what you get for the low 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", then my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” can also be found at 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 is delivering the referenced results.
Tom Saguto, PGA
Love u working with others. So relatable!
I appreciate that, Derek! I'm very glad to know that this video documenting Teagan's lesson resonated with you, and I hope the instructional details contained therein serve your swing well when you put them into practice!
Would you like to see more like this? If so...
Here is an impromptu lesson with 80-something Bill at our club's range: ua-cam.com/video/Lb1D2BUrmNU/v-deo.html
Here is a recent video documenting a lesson with Dave: ua-cam.com/video/GC48wThdfeo/v-deo.html
And here is one with Derek, a young man with PGA Tour aspirations: ua-cam.com/video/MbQxyqrPcmM/v-deo.html
Thanks!
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
Tom that was Awesome that young Lady picked up very nice. I don't believe it will take her long to be playing some great Golf.God Bless
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Indeed, Teagan did a fantastic job, right Ken?!
If she so desires she could get quite good quite quickly!
Glad you enjoyed the episode!
Tom
Will forward to everybody who asks me how to start golf. Great simple instruction.
Thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoyed this episode documenting Teagan's first ever lesson as a true beginner, and I sincerely appreciate your referrals and support!
Tom Saguto, PGA
Greay video, shes got the best foundations now. I wish i could start from scratch sometimes 😅
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it, and yes - Teagan did an outstanding job in her first ever lesson as a true beginner!
You can always go back to the basics and rebuild from there. If interested, then for a really good starting point here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker": go.saguto.golf/ 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
Great video Tom! This must have been tough on her, knowing it’ll be on UA-cam. What a trouper. Only problem I can see (not me of course, we have many low handicap women at our course) is that she will eventually be out hitting and performing other golfers. All the best Teagan!!
I'm glad you enjoyed it, Don! And Teagan gets it as she is a TV journalist/reporter and also a content creator. In fact, here is the piece she did for our local NBC affiliate that same day: www.wmbfnews.com/2024/08/01/pawleys-island-golfer-takes-youtube-teach-others-his-tips-tricks-game/
Considering that she is a true beginner and that was her first ever lesson, Teagan sure does have a lot of promise if she ever decides to take up this game as a regular hobby. What a fantastic job she did!
Thanks,
Tom
@@SagutoGolfWhat a great clip, thank you sharing. Some people were born to present, teach, coach. You are one of them!
I certainly hope this catches the powers to be and elevate you into the top golf teaching pros in North America and beyond.
She is very lucky to have this great start so early in her golfing life. Nice!
Teagan did a fantastic job in her first ever lesson, right David? She definitely has a promising future if she gets the golf bug!
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Tom
This is a great video. I have a lady friend who is just learning and I said watch this and you will learn what you need to play golf
I'm glad you enjoyed it, Owen, and I sincerely appreciate the referral!
By the way, a really good starting point for your friend would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things 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 an excellent 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 - spanning all age ranges and experience levels - now enjoying great golf: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thanks again for your message and support!
Tom Saguto, PGA
Love the teachings and when works it’s crispy! How to prevent the dreaded reverse pivot tho’ which is just a whisker away..?
I know it sounds like a strange concept to those who have only ever subscribed to a swing model that is based on shifting weight from back to front, but I assure you that this swing is anything but a reverse pivot. We start with our weight forward (55/45 on the front side; 60/40 for the longer clubs), gradually add more forward weight load into the transition (70/30), 80/20 halfway down, 90/10 impact, and 95/5 finish. There's no "weight shift", and therefore - unless one were to fall backwards - there's nothing to reverse. And the result is a centered, low-maintenance, body-friendly, consistent, and tremendously powerful swing.
And while I certainly have other content that addresses your issue, 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
Let's keep it crispy out there!!
Tom Saguto, PGA
No more convincing needed. All other instruction is ‘smoke & mirrors’. Thx Tom 👊
This was so goooood that I reposted it to my Facebook golf group page.
Thanks so much, Lawrence! I'm glad you enjoyed this episode documenting Teagan's first lesson as a true beginner, and I appreciate your support in boosting it with a FB share!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel’s content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Absolute GOAT of a coach
Thank you for your kind support, Eli - I'm glad you enjoyed this video documenting Teagan's lesson!
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
Tom,My theory is that to keep the club swinging on a 45 degree and at full speed,the left elbow MUST break shortly after impact and go behind You. . Too many teachers on You tube are teaching straight arms in the follow thru which puts the club "off plane"' (too much down the line.) Hogan,in His last book talks about the arms on the follow thru are only BOTH straight just past impact. Would appreciate hearing Your position on this. Thanks. Ray
Hi Ray,
The lead arm needs to remain straight through the zone, and the preference in this system is that it remain as such through P9 to 1) We retained the structure of our arms and shoulders that we created at setup, 2) We had forward shaft lean at impact for crispy compression, 3) We moved the trail shoulder past the ball, and 4) We did not flip or roll our hands through the zone.
While there is certainly content on my channel that addresses 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
I'm teaching my grand daughter. Her last session she kept missing the ball. I just saw where we were going wrong. I can't wait 8ntil she gets back from Hawaii at the end of the month. 😊
Great! I'm very glad to know that this video documenting Teagan’s lesson resonated with you, and I hope the instructional details contained therein serve your granddaughter's swing well when she puts them into practice!
By the way, a really good starting point for her would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things 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
Thanks!
Tom Saguto, PGA
fantastic lesson for everyone
Thanks! I'm very glad to know that this video documenting Teagan's lesson resonated with you, and I hope the instructional details contained therein serve your swing well when you put them into practice!
Tom Saguto, PGA
So good. Thank you!!!!
My pleasure! I'm very glad to know that this video documenting Teagan’s lesson resonated with you, and I hope the instructional details contained therein serve your swing well when you put them into practice!
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
Amazing lesson !!!
Thank you! I'm very glad to know that this video documenting Teagan’s lesson resonated with you, and I hope the instructional details contained therein serve your swing well when you put them into practice!
Tom Saguto, PGA
golf truely leads to all things in life... thank you sensei
My pleasure - I'm glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you, and I appreciate your kind words in that regard!
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
Great video brother. Making others better while becoming better. Investing into others!!
Thanks so much, Doc - I'm glad you enjoyed Teagan's lesson and I sincerely appreciate the kind words and ongoing support!!
Tom
You did it again, another home run!!! See you at the 19th hole Wednesday evening.
Thanks John, and yes - I'll see you Wednesday!
(And if you'd like to come down to Pawleys this evening, my band is playing at the Pawleys Island Tavern from 6:30 - 9:30. It's a great outdoor scene!)
Tom
@@SagutoGolf I’ll have to check with the wife and see if she is up for it. Thanks.
Bro. You got skills man!
LOL! Thanks - I'm very glad to know that this video documenting Teagan’s lesson resonated with you, and I hope the instructional details contained therein serve your swing well when you put them into practice!
Tom Saguto, PGA
Great lesson Tom!
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it!!
TS
I watched your videos on the way to the golf course today.
I played with my Son, and actually hit the ball better!
I told my Son that I would send you what I said
“Saguto Baby❤️❤️!
LOL! That's awesome!!
I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you - excellent job putting it into play.
Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident 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
They definitely went on a date after this
Good one
Prob a bucket of crispy kfc 😂
Johnny D’s in Surfside for waffles!
Looks like she has a rock on her left hand…
Johnny D’s Cinnabon waffle - Yummmm!
World class free training !
I appreciate your kind words and support, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
Tom Saguto, PGA
PS: Speaking of free, 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
Shoulder under the chin to shoulder under the chin! Classic swing thought that will always produce the correct swing plane and soooo many more birdie putts!
YES! Ideally we should simply "allow" the hand/wrist/arm actions to happen without forcing anything. In other words, if we have a secure grip, 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 positions through sequential drilling and repetition we can entrust the motion to the big muscles and allow the arms, wrists, hands, and club to simply go along for the ride and respond accordingly as if on autopilot. The power accumulators - including the proper arm, wrist, and hand action - will then naturally load and fire with no contrived manipulations or precise timing necessary, thereby returning the face to the position pre-established at address. We are minimizing variables and building a ball striking machine, and the golfer will find that as trust builds in the shoulders will rotate freely and the "machine" will then be optimized. It's called "giving up control to gain control", and it's the formula for consistently blissful ball striking and seemingly effortless power!
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed this video and I appreciate your validating remarks and support!
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
Love this. Thanks!
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it!!
TS
thank you Tom this was really good
My pleasure, Patrick - I'm very glad to know that this video documenting Teagan's lesson resonated with you, and I hope the instructional details contained therein serve your swing well when you put them into practice!
Tom
Hey Y'all! Teagan created an interview featuring SagutoGolf in the news. This lesson was part of the interview! Watch her news feature below:
www.wmbfnews.com/2024/08/01/pawleys-island-golfer-takes-youtube-teach-others-his-tips-tricks-game/
First swing hitting the ball was awesome!
I know, right?? Teagan did a fabulous job in her first ever lesson as a true beginner!!
Tom
Brilliant!
Please do some more follow up videos with her showing how she progresses a bit👍👍
I sure hope Teagan takes golf up as a regular hobby as she sure show tremendous potential as a true beginner!
Glad you enjoyed the lesson!
Tom
Great video!
Thanks - I'm very glad to know that this episode documenting Teagan’s lesson resonated with you, and I hope the instructional details contained therein serve your swing well when you put them into practice!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel’s content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my 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
Fantastic video!!! I want to move to Myrtle beach🤣 I will practice without the ball👍 Thanks
Thanks Sheila! I'm very glad to know that this video documenting Teagan's lesson resonated with you, and I hope the instructional details contained therein serve your swing well when you put them into practice!
Now get out there and brush that grass!!
Tom
Just when I think I can't get any better! That was real and it worked! Time and time again
I appreciate that, Simon! Teagan did a phenomenal job, right?!
@@SagutoGolf sure did, but great tutelage my friend
Your the best coach for simpletons like myself.If only you were based in Brisbane Australia😪
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Stephen, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
Proximity is not an issue in the global platform that is SagutoGolf! I offer virtual lessons and coaching as they are instrumental to the progress of my online school's members, and these can be done for anyone from anywhere across the globe. This will enable me to put my eyes on your swing and offer some very specific observations and corrective action plans if applicable. You may learn more about these options here: saguto.golf/lessons
As for the online school, if you have not yet joined then I highly recommend giving it your consideration as it is designed to get golfers on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, structured, sequential platform. The school is where you will find very detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from all over the world (including Down Under) - spanning all age ranges and experience levels - 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. The value in terms of what you get for the low price point is beyond comprehension, and based on its proven efficacy 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", then my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” can also be found at 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 is delivering the referenced results.
Thanks again for your message and support!
Tom Saguto, PGA
Is this a new type of swing to avoid weight transfer? Are you presetting the lateral forward movement? Please clarify
To correctly set ourselves for this, we address the ball stacked shoulders over hips over knees with our weight balanced 50/50. We then simply bump our hips one inch towards the target while keeping everything else in place. This presets a little more weight forward while retaining the stacked relationship (generally 55/45 for the short and mid irons, 60/40 for the longer clubs). We then gradually experience more forward weight load into the transition (70/30), 80/20 halfway down, 90/10 impact, and 95/5 finish. The result is a centered, stress-free, flowing motion back and through, and a very body-friendly, consistent, powerful swing.
TS
Please make a video on the open vs. closed stances. I've been using a closed stance lately and have been hooking the ball even with a weak grip. Then when I open my stance I get straighter balls.
No need to do a video on that, Jeremiah. Sounds like you've figured out what works best for you!
For those who already have a sufficiently shallowed path a closed stance can cause it to be too much in to out and thereby lead to overdraws and push-hooks.
Nice job making the necessary adjustment to straighten out your shots!
Tom
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Well done Tom.
Thank you, Bruce - I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Tom
An excellent tutorial- when can I take lessons?!
Thanks Steve - I'm glad you enjoyed it, and I appreciate your interest!
You can find virtual lesson information here: saguto.golf/lessons
Also, please sign up for my email list at go.saguto.golf/ as that is how I will be communicating updates on lesson options and availability as I move toward resuming one-on-one instruction. (I had taken a hiatus from in-person lessons in order to reappropriate my time to online school upgrades and enhancements.)
As for the online school, if you have not yet joined then I highly recommend giving consideration to doing so as it is designed to get golfers on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, structured, sequential platform. The school is where you will find very detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water", then my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” can also be found at 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 is delivering the referenced results.
Tom Saguto, PGA
Nice job! Try to bring her back, would be interesting to see her move on from here 👍
I'm glad you enjoyed it, Stefan. Considering that Teagan is a true beginner and that was her first ever lesson, she sure holds plenty of potential to be an excellent golfer!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf I agree!
Tom, thanks for sharing.
My pleasure, Bill - I'm glad you enjoyed Teagan's lesson!
Tom
WOOOOOOW what a great job
Thanks Robert! Teagan did a fantastic job, right?
Glad you enjoyed it!
Tom
bro got that golf rizz