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@SagutoGolf Hi Tom, I am a complete newbie. Just started playing for the last 3 months. I have taken lessons but THIS video alone is worth a million bucks!!! I was focusing on way too many things for my swing and your 1 simple technique just helped me solidify everything together. I watched this vid last night and today, at the driving range, I could not believe I've made contact with my ball 80% of the time. A million thanks for giving me confidence back to my swing. Golf is now fun again!!! Cheers!
Listen man, I've never hit so many effortless draws in my life, been hitting the ball so clean and pure since watching and applying the tips from your videos, it's incredible, not to mention curing my constant slice with the driver, these videos are gold
Well done, Phillip!! I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating so well with you. Awesome job incorporating these lessons into your swing! Thanks for sharing your success and enjoy that beautiful new ball flight!! Tom
@chad williams - This channel has plenty of lesson videos. Really, though, the online school is the best place to learn this swing properly and sequentially in a comprehensive, structured environment. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course: go.saguto.golf/ TS
Tom is the best coach online, no bullshit, waffle, complicated jargon. His easy to understand, fun to listen to and the advise he gives works. My ball striking has improved 10 fold since ive watched his videos. Weight forward take club back untill left shoulder is under chin, replace left shoulder with right sholder the hands follow and you hit crisp golf balls all day
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Jason, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction! Thanks so much for your support in sharing your dramatic ball striking 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 seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. And here's a link to my free mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
I've commented before how much your videos have helped my golf game. So I'm just giving an update. Last year my 9i was my 135 club, now it's 150-155. Every club has stretched out by about 20 yards. And I'm hitting the ball so crisp and straight. I thought maybe it was just at the course I play regularly. But last Sunday I played a course I've only played once before and shot a 78. Tuesday I shot a 74 and last night I played 9 and shot a 38 and my driver is consistently 275-290. I am amazed and appreciative, I have sent multiple people to your channel.
That's outstanding, John!! I sincerely appreciate your kind words and support, and I am very glad to learn of your tremendous improvements in distance and scoring. You've obviously done an excellent job digesting the lesson content, incorporating it into your swing, and taking ownership of it. Thanks for sharing your success, keep up the great work, and have fun out there!! Tom
This is the absolute holy grail of golf. The best golf lesson I have even seen. Thanks Tom for the joy and smiles you have brought to my golf game - Sanver
Tom, My buddy took me golfing for the first time in April to a public course while I was going through a tough time. With just a few tips from him, after 25 years of never golfing I fell in love. Your videos have taught me how to swing in a way I can understand and apply. You’ve been the main person helping me on this new hobby. It’s not perfect yet but I’m developing a consistent and uncomplicated swing with your help. My older brother and I golfed for the first time together at his country club which is a relatively hard course and he couldn’t believe how good my swing was for being new and not having lessons. Lots of room for improvement but I was PLAYING the game, getting the ball down the fairway, no frustration, no holding up the group, and a great time on a beautiful day. Thank you so much!!! You’re the man! I’m going to keep watching and improving and will probably be signing up for your website sooner rather than later.
That's awesome, Kyle - I'm thrilled to learn of your improvement and resulting enjoyment!! Thanks for sharing that, and I look forward to seeing you in the school soon!! TS
Watched this video twice last night, took the technique to the course after a 20 minutes warm up in the net, scored 49 points stableford 3 over par 74 with no wipes (9 pars, 3 birdies, 6 bogeys) with only 29 putts including two 3 putts. My handicap on the day was 16. I was hitting the ball flush all round with a beautiful draw even with the driver. Suffice to say, this is the best golf instruction video on UA-cam. Thank you so much for posting content like this. 🎉
That is *OUTSTANDING* - congrats on a fabulous round!! 💪💪 I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Thanks so much for your kind words and for sharing your ball striking and scoring successes, and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
I started stack and tilt in April, aged 56 and having played over 40 years. I expected to maybe have a season of adjustment as this is quite a change. I thought my actual results might inspire people: 1. Lowest handicap 6.8 previous best 9.0. 2. Two holes in 1 - previously none. 3. Three other shots over 50 yards holed. 4. Lowest ever score 67 - 2 under - previous best 68. 5. First ever back to back eagles. And I feel like I am still only a beginner with this, sometimes I have rounds where my low point is spot on every shot but some other rounds my low point control is a bit loose. So thanks Tom!
That is absolutely awesome, Chris - I appreciate you sharing your fantastic first-year S&T successes!! That is indeed inspiring, and a wonderful testimonial for a body-friendly, consistent, powerful, and low-maintenance swing system that does not rely on timing and impeccable hand-eye coordination. Now, have you considered joining the online school and taking your game to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying and resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level courses on shot shaping and power/distance. So many folks across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf Thanks again and keep up the great work!! Tom
Tom, I started watching your videos about a year ago and it has made all the difference. This is my swing now. Not all the way back, no seeing the clubface in front of me before I go into my downswing. tilt, and am blasting the 4 iron about 200 yds but even moreso I am hitting it where I want to. I was an upright swinger and your instruction has eliminated my back pain the day after I play. Thank you.
@TheKnowitall - I am very glad to learn that my channel's instruction has benefited your game - and your back - to such an extent!! You've obviously done an excellent job digesting the lesson content, incorporating it into your swing, and taking ownership of it. Thanks for sharing your success, keep up the great work, and have fun out there!! Tom
My pleasure! I'm glad you enjoyed this episode, and I sincerely appreciate your comments regarding my instruction in general!! Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work!! Tom
I watched a couple of your videos on a Friday. The very next day I went golfing and had one of the best ball striking rounds in years. Maybe ever. I was swinging with such confidence. I drove a 300-ish yard green, and my irons were flush every time. I wasn’t thinking about all the technical nonsense that in my opinion has kept me from improving. I love your videos and your advice. Thank you for helping me improve my game!!
That's *AWESOME,* Michael - congrats on achieving that tasty crispy KFC ball striking bliss!! I'm very glad to know that these lessons resonated well with you - excellent job incorporating the instruction into your swing and taking ownership of it so quickly!! Thanks for your support in sharing your improvement, keep up the great work, and have fun out there!! Tom PS: Have you considered joining the online school and taking your game to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying and resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise as well as all my short game instruction, plus advanced level courses on shot shaping and power/distance. So many folks across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Best golf and absolute master at simplifying stuff. “Work smarter not harder” really defines your lessons in general. I have been taking golf seriously for the last year and you truly are the man for helping me out this much
I sincerely appreciate the kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and style are resonating well with you!! Thanks for your support and keep up the great work!! Tom
love your vids Tom. Some people have a knack for tapping into the intuition part of our brains. I have been way more consistent watching your tips and really just simplified my swing. Finding an intuitive swing instead of having a tornado of "swing thoughts" in my head makes golf fun. One can get massively lost in the weeds on youtube looking at all kind of "tips" from setup, how to backswing, shallowing the club, how do my hips and feet move, etc. to the point your swing becomes a NASA space launch.... Your tips are a gold mine for intuitive golf. Thanks man! BTW.... take us out on the course for some more course vlogs soon. would like to see some shot for shot stuff from you!
I sincerely appreciate the kind words, Derek, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating well with you and - most importantly - helping you to derive more enjoyment from this great game!! Here's my course vlog from last year if you've not already seen it: ua-cam.com/video/YLVhf0VdWSw/v-deo.html By the way, have you considered the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish. Additionally, you'll find all my short game content (putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play), diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and so much more there. So many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ Thanks again!! Tom
By far, one of your best training videos, Tom. I was still topping the ball because I was not keeping my front arm straight and taking my backswing too far back where my arm was hinging and creating the fatal "Tomahawk Chop" in my downswing. It's such an easy fix! Thanks again Tom.
Awesome!! I am very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, John; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my lesson content is performing well for you, I am confident you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Wow! That is AWESOME!! I'm very glad to know that my instruction content is resonating well with you. Thanks for sharing your success, keep up the great work, and we'll see you soon in the 80's!!! TS
I am always skeptical when it comes to "simple" fixes/ miracle cures when it comes to the golf swing. But I will tell you this swing plain and simple works and is extremely easy to become proficient at. I discover this channel last year but wasn't until late last year and this spring before I began to implement the changes in my swing. I used to (in my teens) get away with poor form by simply playing every day and being consistent that way. But now that I have a full time job, a wife, and a daughter I don't get out nearly as much. The beauty of this swing is that it's truly simple to learn and make it muscle memory. Like I said I don't play as much as I used to and my scores were reflecting that. This year has been a different story. With only a few late season range sessions last year, one range session this year, and 27 holes of golf I can say with certainty that for the average golfer this is the channel you should be watching to correct your swing. Everything Tom is saying is true. My ball striking is the best it's been in 10 years or more and I'm hitting the ball farther than ever with less effort. I am swinging the club easy and have gained at least 5 yards on every club. In only 27 holes this year I've already tied by personal best 9 hole score of 37 (with a VERY rusty wedge game and equally rusty putting). My first full 18 holes this year I felt as though I was leaving a lot of strokes out there and at the end of the round the score card definitely looked a lot better than I had expected. In summary for those of you who may be skeptical, give this a try and thank Tom later. With this swing I see some more personal bests coming for sure. I am already playing better than I have in a decade and I'm just getting started perfecting (a relative term in golf haha) and committing this swing to muscle memory. Thank you for making these videos, they have been a huge help. Effective while being as close to effortless as the golf swing can be!
Wow - that's *AWESOME,* Jacob!! 💪💪 I sincerely appreciate your kind words and I'm very glad to know that my instruction is benefiting you. This powerful, low-maintenance, body-friendly swing system is designed to provide a lifetime of blissful ball striking up to and including at the game's most elite levels; excellent job building it into your swing and putting it into play so quickly and effectively. Thanks so much for your support in generously detailing and sharing your success with it, and keep up the fantastic work!! Tom PS: If you've not already joined, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of folks across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews.
This video really pi$$ed me off.. I have been playing golf 30 year+ looking at and trying countless tips and tricks to get a golf swing I can live with.. And then it is was this easy..🤬 My brother sent me this video, and I gave it a chance at the range today.. Wow, I have never hit the ball this pure, and over and over again!! 😀❤️ Thank you from 🇸🇪 I am now a follower!👏⛳🏌️👑
LOL!! Welcome to "the dark side", where the spoils of "conventional" instruction - chronic inconsistency, physical pain, and endless frustration - yield to the fruits of body-friendly enjoyment of this great game for a lifetime. 😆 I'm very glad to have you on board!! By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning about the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ Have fun out there!! Tom
@@SagutoGolf Thank very much! 👍 I can honestly say that after just one practise session, that this swing will stay in my bag.. 😉 Still a little annoying that it was this simple though.. Well, better late then never, I guess.. So thank you, Tom! 🙏 Allways had a problem with the hip move, allways felt unnatural, allmost forced, and now the body is doing it without me thinking about, and the driver has all of a sudden gone from slice to a light draw.. 🥳
Yeah - it really is. We can either *_simply_* put the already existing natural laws to work for us, or we can twist, morph, torque, contrive, and otherwise mess with the principles of physics and geometry in an effort to better suit some ill-conceived whims, all the while recognizing that at the point of impact those pre-existing laws are going to be the only things that matter to the ball! Better to find out now than never, right?!
your instruction about keeping the head still and left arm straight during swing is GOLD! but what i also do is "nose x 3" which is 1. nose just behind ball at address, 2. behind ball at top of backswing, and 3. in the same spot at impact (belt buckle slightly ahead). Weight 70% left at address, thanks!!!
I have fantastic news. After watching this video a couple of times to make sure I actually comprehended everything, I went to my golf club's driving facility and put this swing technique to use. I have never and I mean NEVER hit the ball more solidly and my drives were incredibly straight and I even gained some yardage. I had to constantly focus and force myself to shorten my backswing which became my only swing thought, but when I did my part, everything just fell into place. This video for some reason just resonates with me and it truly works very well. Thanks for the tip. You helped me take a decent swing up at least 2 notches.
That is indeed FANTASTIC news, @M T!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson connected so well with you - excellent job digesting it and incorporating it into your swing. Thanks very much for sharing your success, keep up the great work, and have fun with your new ball slight!! Tom
LISTEN TO THIS GUY!!!! JUST FOLLOW HIS INSTRUCTIONS! This is pure gold. This is what every beginner golfer should be taught. I have only 1 y. experience in golf and discovered this "dead arms" move on my own, a few months ago, it was such a game-changer, then found these vids... A few days ago my friend came to a range for the very first time, he had a scheduled lesson, but the coach got sick, and the lesson was canceled. I was there and so he won't waste time and give up I showed him this idea. And imagine this... 47 y.o. guy hits 150 meters with 7 iron like 7 out of 10 shots. After an HOUR of practicing. Yeah, these bad 3 are fats or tops, coz he forgets and tries to sway. But it was really 1 hour of practicing. I think that coaches and pros do not teach this so that they can charge you for lessons again and again.
I'm very glad to know that my instruction has helped you and your friend, @MrMartwy - nice job not only learning it but also teaching it!! Thanks for your kind words and support, and keep up the great work!! TS
That's *AWESOME,* Richard!! I'm glad to know that this lesson resonated so well with you!! Thanks for sharing your fabulous round and keep up the great work!! Tom
Tom, I have been playing for about nine months now and was so frustrated until I found your page. I’m not saying I’m great or anything but my goodness I have improved so much because of your content. Thank you so much.
I am very glad to learn that my channel's instruction is resonating well with you, Tony - you've obviously done an excellent job digesting the lesson content and incorporating it into your swing!! Thanks for sharing your success, keep up the great work, and have fun out there!! Tom PS: If you like my channel's content, then I'm rather certain you will really enjoy and benefit from the comprehensive, structured learning platform for all the finer aspects of the swing (and the game in general) in my online school. So many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Best golf lesson I ever had, end of. After 6 years without playing I recently joined another club and have been really struggling with pulling irons all over the place. I tried this on a nearby driving range and hit 60 (out of 70) straight, long 3 irons off the deck. I haven't tried this on the golf course yet but I'm now very confident. Thank you Tom. Lip-smacking mashed potatoes and gravy every shot :)
That's awesome, Michael! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated well with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing. Thanks for sharing your success, keep up the great work, and have fun mashing out there!!! Tom
Wow @TomSaguto, what a great video...all of them are really good, but this was the climax video for me, if you will! I have gone through several courses in your online school, read the SnT book, and watched almost every other video you've made...but this one really put it all together for me. I watched it ONE time!...earlier this afternoon, went home to get my sticks before going to my Monday night golf league...while there I incorporated the information I gleaned from the video earlier, making several ball-less swings with 6-iron and Driver (or "D-River). It felt great, compact, and 20 mph faster than my normal swing...so free and relaxed! Later, in a 2-man scramble, I drove the ball better than I have since I can't remember when, hit or was on the fringe of 8 of 9 greens, and hit a couple hybrids and fairway woods like I never have! It was amazing! Thanks again Tom! You're the best! And friends, if you haven't taken Tom's teaching to heart, your missing out!!
That's outstanding, Jeff!! I'm very glad to know that this episode connected the dots for you. Awesome job putting it into play!! Thanks so much for your support and for sharing your success, and keep up the fabulous work!! Tom PS: Post this in the members forum and you just might earn yourself a virtual award..... 😎
After having a shocker of a round, over complicating my back swing, hinge, bla bla, I've spent the evening watching 101 "how to swing a golf club"... Now I've just watched this and read the comments and I can't wait to try this! I hope this is the swing I've been seeking!
I hope this works well for you! By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning about the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ Tom
That is what we try to accomplish here, Mike. I am glad to know that this is helping you! By the way, here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning about the swing in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ Keep up the great work! Tom
I sincerely appreciate the kind words, Scott, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and style are resonating with you!! Have fun out there! Tom
I saw Varner III the other day and thought: "Yes! Tom would approve!" I guess I'm gettin' what you're preachin' The good thing is, now I have a model, a system. I don't look at other great players and think "Maybe I should try THAT..." Because I know this model works ... and is easier to master. He's not pure stack and tilt, but ... his swing is much simpler than most: back and forth, right elbow tucked in. Beautiful. Wonderful. Like mashed potatoes and gravy ; )
Indeed, Justin - but what is "pure" Stack & Tilt? The system affords considerable leeway. Consider Charlie Wi, Mike Bennett, and Grant Waite, for example. Three different swings, all well within the realm of S&T! Yes - I love Harold's very simple yet very consistent and powerful move! Much to be garnered from that. TS
Very good. So many golf videos and teachers focus on all the moving parts. Where should the right elbow be, and the hip, and so on. If it is to be repeatable, it needs to be comfortable and relaxed, and you get right to the heart of that. I have one other thing I add to what you did, and that is a drill I have used for years to perfect balance. put both feet together, and hit the ball. If you are in balance, you can do it, and the will fly a reasonable distance, perhaps 80% of normal. If you are out of balance, you fall over.
I started trying this swing the last couple of weeks after getting tired of inconsistent iron play. It has been an incredible help in hitting the ball cleaner and more consistent. I just have less going on now. One of the keys to me is not rushing the swing so I have good tempo. The other thing is being more concerned with good contact and not trying to hit hard. Now, my swing probably doesn't look like the video, but the results have been great.
I'm very glad to know that my instruction content is resonating well with you, Nick. Nice job incorporating it into your swing so quickly!! By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ Thanks for sharing your success and keep up the great work!! Tom
I'm glad to know that my instruction resonated so well with you!! If you'd really like to get on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform, please consider my online school. So many folks across the globe are now playing the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course: go.saguto.golf/ Keep up the great work!! Tom
You're absolutely 💯 I have only been playing golf for a couple of months, but I realized I hit the best shots when I do what you reccommend. At the end of my backswing I already have that feeling that it's going to be an absolute bomb, and it is 9/10. My pro, however, wants me to perform the dance, hip back shoulder down, pelvis pop. I'm way too rigid in my anatomy for that. Simple is the way to go.
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 please - just say no to the "dance"! Thanks so much for sharing your ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
I love the comparison videos with you, Hogan and Varner and how you show 5 iron and driver. The only thing I would add is a point you have made in several other videos about lowering your lead shoulder on every backswing. I find that when I lower my lead shoulder on every swing (like Jess Frank describes as "down and in and under the chin"), that my downswing almost naturally returns along the path I make in the backswing.
Glad you enjoyed it, Ray! I can't speak to everything in every episode LOL, though it is quite apparent that the lead shoulder is working down in all the featured swings here. Thanks for your observations and keep up the great work!! TS
Tom, Thank you! Your teaching is producing results for me. This video of the lead knee movement of Varner & Hogan however, shows the left knee going away from the target instead of down like your other demonstration.
While that wasn't really the focus of this video, Bill, this system certainly allows for some transfer of pressure into the trail side during the takeaway. After all, we are moving the mass of the arms and club backwards during that initial stage of the swing. Some like to sense the dynamic pressure shifts; others prefer the feel of a gradual increasing of weight load into the lead leg from the start. However, in either scenario the key here is that we do not allow our mass - and thereby our swing center and low point - to drift back at any point. TS PS: Great to see HV3 notch a victory this weekend!!
Excellent video Tom. Well explained the path of the club. For me the forward weight was a real game changer. All other aspects of the back and forward swing was a improvement from my natural swing, but the biggest impact on improving came from the forward weight. We not the same and for some works what you preaching for other work less. In one word, since I'm using your lessons, my game improved from steady average 95 plus to 85 and lower. I'm 67 and this year I got 3 birdies in one game and one week before my first eagle in my life. Cheers and a big thank you from Ontario, Canada.
Glad you enjoyed it, Nick, and congratulations on your awesome improvement (as well as your first eagle)!! Thanks for sharing your success and keep up the great work!! Tom
Thanks for the very kind words, Andrew!! Simplifying the swing is part of my mission, and I'm glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you! Tom
I wish this video was recommended a month ago. I just started watching HV3's swing last week and i've been hitting the ball far better finally. Way less swing thoughts now and easier to improve now that i'm on the right track with a simple repeatable golf swing!
That's awesome, Braylan - it's certainly a very efficient, powerful, and simple move to mimic!! By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning about the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ Keep up the great work! TS
The One plane swing is the key to most players playing this game well- without back injuries. Jim Hardy has written a short book describing it well- the Plane Truth- that was very helpful. Carol Mann - an LPGA Hof Famer- taught it to me several years ago and it’s made all the difference. Keep teaching it. My one swing thought? “Turn, turn.” It really is that simple. Turn your shoulder to the ball, then turn back. Keep your head and butt still so that your rotation is around your spine and smile while your ball explodes off the club face. Now that’s living!
I appreciate your kind words and endorsement of this very body-friendly yet powerful swing system, Gregory!! Thanks for sharing your success and enjoy those seemingly effortless "explosions"!!! Tom
Thanks Mike - I'm glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating well with you. To assist you in bringing this out to the range, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ Have fun out there! Tom
This may be the best swing lesson I've ever seen. Just like bowling - my other favorite sport - SIMPLER is better. I'm coming back to golf after almost 30 years of absence, and I can't count how many times I've seen some variation on "You have to rotate every single part of your body to an inhuman degree in order to swing properly." Like you said, it's just too many moving parts. This simple, no-frills approach appeals to me as a beginner, because it's easy to drill and easy to execute. Can't thank you enough!
I sincerely appreciate your kind words and I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating well with you!! Sadly, many misconstrued and/or misguided teachings of "conventional" instruction - such as turning the shoulders level while independently lifting the club, shifting into and torquing against a firm trail side, actively rolling the hands through impact, etc. - have relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of chronic frustration (and chronic back/knee/hip pain as well). The way I see it, we can either simply put the already existing natural laws to work for us, or we can twist, morph, torque, contrive, and otherwise mess with the principles of physics and geometry in an effort to better suit some ill-conceived whims, all the while recognizing that at the point of impact those pre-existing laws are going to be the only things that matter to the ball! Welcome back to this great game!! To get on the fast track perhaps you might consider the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish. Additionally, you'll find all my short game content (putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play), advanced level courses on shot shaping and power/distance, diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more there. So many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ Thanks again and have fun out there!! Tom
Tom i wanna say you've been super helpful teaching me how the swing the right way in golf as a new golfer. I literally just finished my first month of golf ever at 27. Consistency is still the name of the game in terms of hitting every club well but taking some of your tips to the range and course has produced some amazing shots and makes me keep going. The big one i tried today was using mainly my right arm for the swing of the irons. I was getting them higher and farther like they should go and felt i like was really pounding the ball as hard as i could. Hit a nice 5 iron probably about 170+ with a little draw. Thank you for all the tips and hopefully with time the strokes will come down!
Wow, Daryl - that's absolutely fantastic!! And yes - the strokes will definitely come down over time, and sooner rather than later if you are able to dedicate practice time to chipping, pitching, and putting. By the way, if you like my channel's content, then I'm rather certain you will really enjoy and benefit from the comprehensive, structured learning platform for all the finer aspects of the swing (and the game in general) in my online school. So many folks across the globe from true beginners to seasoned players are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about it - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ Thanks for sharing your success, keep up the great work, and most importantly - have fun out there!! Tom
Phenomenal video, found myself doing something very similar in the recent months. My main swing thought and action was having my trail elbow crease facing outwards and having thr same trail elbow tucked in, seemed to work a treat!
Thanks Cale - I'm glad you enjoyed it!! Based on your comment you may also appreciate this episode on Ben Hogan's "Magic Elbow": ua-cam.com/video/iL9WmQ7KsmE/v-deo.html Keep up the great work! TS
Great stuff Tom !! at 8:16 are your grips bigger than standard ... just kinda jumped out at me. I changed to your power fade with the driver 2 years ago (power fade video) and it has literally changed my game. Can't miss a fairway and now playing my irons the same. HC index now 8.8 at 65 yrs old ... you are one of the best instructors out there ... thanks again !
Hi David, I’m using JumboMax Wrap Series grips (X-Large). I personally love the feel as well as how they help to keep my hands quiet through the zone. They’re not necessarily for everyone - and my fingers are a bit longer than average - so I routinely tell folks to "try before you buy." I'm thrilled to learn of your fabulous progress, and yes - that power fade is a great go-to shot shape for accuracy without really sacrificing much (if anything) on the distance side. Thanks for sharing your success and keep up the great work!! Tom
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! Thanks for sharing your improvement, and keep up the great work! Tom
Well done, Ron - I'm glad to know that my instruction is resonating well with you!! By the way, here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ Tom
Great video, Tom. I just seemed to correct most all of my swing flaws after about 5 mins. I thought I was doing this swing, but I apparently not, as I've been all over the place. This also looks like Matt Kutcher's swing .. a model of consistency.
My pleasure, James - I'm very glad to know that my instruction content is resonating well with you!! Thanks for sharing your success and keep up the great work!! Tom
Hey Tom, really enjoy your videos.Not only are your videos informative but you are naturally entertaining . I would like you to know what I have discovered. I have added the " Malaska move " and I'm having a blast . Thanks Tom . Keep the videos coming.
I appreciate that, Scott, and I'm very glad to know that you are enjoying my instruction content and style!! By the way, here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ TS
I'm glad you enjoyed it, Jon! The key here is to avoid going beyond your body's natural stopping point in the backswing where the tilting, turning, and extending motions are complete, the lead arm has crossed the chest 45 degrees, and the wrists are properly set (preferably with a flat or slightly bowed lead wrist). This is the point where if we were to try to go any further any or all of the following will occur: 1) the lead arm will bend and/or lift 2) the wrists will break down 3) the lead knee will kick inward towards the trail side 4) the lead shoulder will level out and lose its orientation towards the ball 5) weight will shift into the trail side and bring the low point back with it, resulting in inconsistent contact and unpredictable ball flight. 6) you'll "chicken wing" and/or flip through impact 7) pain, discomfort, and/or possible injury By the way, have you considered the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish. Additionally, you'll find all my short game content (putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play), diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and so much more there. So many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ Have fun out there!! TS
After 30 yrs of not playing golf, Toms videos got me out hitting plastic golf on the front lawn.I could see a great improvement and wanted to hit real balls.(no driving range here)so I draped a cheap Tarp/cover over my Hedge and swung away,Had a few goes with my Driver and it all came together for one shot where the Ball went THROUGH the cover,Through the hedge and ricocheted around my neighbours property.At 69 yrs of age I was like a naughty boy,hiding all my gear and and thinking who I could blame it on.(probably Tom)
LOL!! Nicely done, Brian!! In order to keep yourself out of trouble perhaps you may wish to build a net like mine? It is approximately 7’ tall and 8’ wide. We used this video as a starting point - ua-cam.com/video/-p11qs4E2T0/v-deo.html - and then made some other minor PVC support structure modifications to suit our needs. We did not use PVC cement as this allows us to easily disassemble it if necessary. The netting we used is 10' x 10' golf cage impact net purchased from Amazon, and it differs from the screening material in the video. (By the way, if using a net like we did you probably won’t need the screw hooks that are mentioned in the video - bungees should suffice.) Also, I have a Real Feel 3x5 Country Club Elite® Golf Mat. You can visit them here - www.RealFeelGolfMats.com. If purchasing be sure to use coupon code "SAGUTOGOLF" (without the quotes and no spaces) at checkout to claim your special SagutoGolf discount on the Country Club Elite® series of mats. Have fun out there! TS
Hey there Guys and Girls - like lots of people I have spent a heap of time looking at ways to improve my golf! Then I found Tom and after watching this one lesson I honestly believe this is possibly the best advice for anyone hoping to improve ball striking, consistency and power!!! If you just watch this lesson alone your golf will improve - no doubt in my mind at all. PLEASE - go hit some balls using Tom’s advice - hope your golf life changes too!
Thanks Marco!! (You're still in Italia, aren't you?...) But let's be clear: This video PLUS the online school will change their golf lives, right???... 😎 Cheers! Tom
Tomasso, yes I am still in Italy and get called Marco more than Marc!! To be clear - the online school is absolutely the next step once you experience the difference between hitting is with ease or relying on “thin it to win it” shots for distance - PLUS - it is way more fun!
The only thing to add to this is maintaining the flying wedge so that you're not trying to hinge and unhinge the wrists. Simplest and most effective swing ever! Love it, Tom.
Thank you Tom.It took me a little while because I never had the time to practice much but now that I do it is really starting to come together. I took your online course a couple of years ago and would highly recommend. I love how you keep it simple. I also ordered the lag club you recommended would love some drills to do with it if you ever have Time. You’re the best.
I'm very glad to learn of your progress, Pamela!! Are you still in the school? That's got all the drills you'll ever need, and you can always substitute the LagShot club in any of those to further reinforce your feels. Nice to hear from you, and keep up the great work!! Tom
I am not currently enrolled in the school at the present. But still remember some of the drills so will incorporate them into my practice routine. I’ll let you know how it goes.
@SagutoGolf I’ve had a rough start to the season and this advice is helping me get back on track so thank you! Was a subscriber of your school years ago and highly recommend it! One thing thats always confused me though is how to work the ball as you show on the range. Is this merely done through set up changes with the feet and club face or doing something different with the hands and path?
I appreciate the online school shoutout, Mike, and I hope to see you back in it again soon. I think you'll be impressed with the new platform, format, and content that just recently rolled out! The answer to your question lies in ball flight laws. Clubface angle relative to target line is the primary influencer of the ball's starting line, and face relative to path determines direction and degree of curvature. With a few minor setup adjustments we can work the ball either way without changing our feel for the swing motion. For example, here is a brief shot shaping demonstration featuring a fellow teaching pro when we were attending the Stack & Tilt Instructor Camp together in Miami: ua-cam.com/video/IcmKxfLz9EM/v-deo.html Embrace the challenge and get that swing back on track!! Tom
I’ve been on the super struggle shank bus for the last 2 months with my Irons. I hadn’t even practiced this yet and took it straight to the first tee yesterday and had the best ball striking round And most fun 🤩 on the course I’ve had in a looooong time. I’m never going back to a different swing. Thanks Tom keep up the Stellar video lessons!!!
That's awesome, @WineHo888!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated well with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing on the fly like that!! Thanks for sharing your success, keep up the great work, and most importantly - keep having fun out there!! Tom PS: Speaking of "never going back to a different swing", have you considered the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish. Additionally, you'll find all my short game content (putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play), advanced level courses on shot shaping and power/distance, diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more there. So many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Tom's the bomb! Sometime later, I fell in love with this guy! Fantastic teacher!!!!!!!! I love the fact that I get to see his swing often. To much ranting, gets in the way. He does it right...! And accurate....#hip moves forward!!! Another great video...
Wow - that is *AWESOME!!* I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating well with you - excellent job incorporating it into your swing. Thanks very much for sharing your success and keep up the great work!! Tom
Indeed, Bob - the lead shoulder under the chin is an indication that we have maintained our relationship with the ball and have tilted, turned, and extended properly during the backswing. Glad you enjoyed it! TS
i am going to try these tips. I have been a slicer for yrs to the point I drive with a 3 wood because of the slice with the driver. I am also a scooper with the irons mean in I try and take the ball and ground at the same time. You make the irons look so effortless that I would love to hit my irons like this. The question I have is are you breaking your wrist at impact or is it just more of a follow through with wrists in front of ball at impact? I really want to learn to hit my irons like your video. Thanks for the tips you show in your videos
I'm glad to know that you are enjoying my instruction content! Here are a couple of channel lessons that may answer your question: - ua-cam.com/video/Fe2kQ44azJ4/v-deo.html - ua-cam.com/video/SunCR5uJ_ao/v-deo.html Really, though, the online school is the best place to learn this swing properly and sequentially in a comprehensive, structured environment. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ Tom
From someone who spends too much time tinkering with his golf swing: This is a great lesson ! Thank you! One question, how do you start you downswing . . . what is your swing thought?
Thanks - I'm glad to know that this lesson resonated with you!! My own personal "feels" are not relevant to you because they are unique to me. 😎 Beyond that, they do change quite regularly as I'm always thinking about new possibilities for my lesson content. This is why I do my best to convey multiple feels or thoughts throughout the swing wherever possible. We're all different physiologically and psychologically, and something that resonates effectively with one golfer may not necessarily work for another. However, no matter the variety of suggested feels/thoughts offered for a particular element of the swing, they are all directed at getting different golfers to achieve the desired positions, motions, and ball striking results. This is one reason why the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school is so effective, and why thousands of folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result (and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews ). The lessons and drills provide the guidelines and set the boundaries, while allowing ample leeway for each individual golfer to infuse and exercise their own uniqueness. The school can really help you get beyond that tinkering and on a properly guided path towards consistent ball striking bliss!! Tom
Went to the range and hit a bucket to try the advice in this video and was really astonished with the results; it really allows me to focus on the low point of the swing and solid contact! I struggle with thin iron shots constantly…maybe a good topic to cover? Subscribed!
Thin (and fat) shots are oftentimes the result of a low point that drifts backwards at some point in the motion, Terry. When executed properly this is a very centered action that enables us to strike the ground in the same spot every time - the first true fundamental of the golf swing. There's an entire section of my online school dedicated to resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues. Have you looked into it? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish. So many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ TS
How to initiate the downswing is a loaded question, Zach, because it is so dependent on individual tendencies that I cannot give a generalized answer, and what I personally feel will not help you (plus, our feels can change from week to week). If I tell you that it's a lateral hip slide but your downswing already naturally has sufficient forward force, then you'll hit pushes and/or hooks all day long, and if I tell you to rotate your hips but you are already naturally applying enough outward force, then your destination is pull/slice city. I could also say the shoulders, or dropping the hands, or getting the lead arm off the chest, or rolling your trail foot targetward, or increasing pressure into the lead leg, etc. The key ultimately is what performs best for you. This is why I try to convey multiple feels or thoughts throughout the swing wherever possible. However, no matter the variety of suggested feels/thoughts offered for a particular element of the swing, they are all directed at getting different golfers to achieve the same desired positions, motions, and ball striking results. This one reason is why the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school is so effective, and why so many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. The lessons and drills provide the guidelines and set the boundaries, while providing ample leeway for each individual golfer to infuse and exercise their own uniqueness. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course: go.saguto.golf/ TS
Your videos have helped me so much! I hit high push-draw iron shots that I never thought were possible and have way more birdie putts than before. Not so much with my driver, still working that out. I like the thought in this video about swinging the same with driver. I’ll try that!! Thank you for all of your great swing advice
I am very glad to know that you are benefiting from my instruction content and getting that nice ball flight, Joshua. Excellent job!! Thanks for sharing your success, keep up the great work, and have fun out there with all those birdie putts!! Tom
Tom, I want to thank you so much! You my friend fixed the worst part of my game! I couldn't hit my irons at all. Everytime I tried I would hit the ball FAT. Sometimes the beaver pelt would go farther than the ball. No longer does that happen. The last three rounds I've played I've hit my irons pure. Thank you!
I am very glad to learn that my channel's instruction has benefited your game to such an extent!! You've obviously done an excellent job digesting the lesson content, incorporating it into your swing, and taking ownership of it!! Thanks for sharing your success, keep up the great work, and have fun out there!! Tom
hi Tom, i believe you did a video where you said to feel like you're holding a cup of soup at the top of the backswing (waiter position), then hold that position during the downswing and serve the soup by placing it on the table, it feels like there's no moving parts during the downswing except for torso rotation, it was from a few years ago so my memory may be a little fuzzy but I'm not kidding about hitting a lot of flag sticks, thanks!
Yeah - I think I may have been demonstrating with a range basket, Peter, but that was the concept. Anyway. I'm glad to know that you continue to reap such great benefits from that lesson. Keep on knocking down those pins!! Tom
Awesome!! I'm glad to know that you are benefiting from my instruction content!! By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ Keep up the great work!! TS
Great video Tom! I have learned so much watching your channel. Finally, getting the ball to draw. I still can't hit that big push draw to get around trouble like a tree though. Any tips? God Bless!
Glad you enjoyed this episode, Kerry! Have you considered the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game (including shot shaping) - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish. So many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ Have a blessed day! Tom
I appreciate the kind words, Randy, and I'm very glad to know that you are enjoying and benefiting from my instruction content!! By the way, here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning about the swing in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ Thanks again and have fun out there!! Tom
TS are you incorporating hogan’s magic elbow with these swings? If so do you keep it tucked through impact and follow thru? Thank you for sharing your knowledge and making golf so simple and fun. Me and my son love your channel 12:06
Absolutely. The magic elbow is always in play. (Although that connection does let go post-impact.) Thanks - I'm very glad to know that you and your son are enjoying and benefiting from my instruction!! Tom
@@SagutoGolf thank you for the fast reply. I will make sure to keep the elbow tucked through impact the release the club naturally for even kispier ball striking goodness 💪
Love this video. Working on some grip adjustments (also thanks to another video of yours) along with creating more shaft lean to restore some distances, so this video could not have come at a better time to simplify practice.
Golf is indeed a very difficult sport, Chris, but if we can simplify the swing so as not to rely on timing and/or exceptional hand-eye coordination, then we can achieve consistently great results without having to continuously work so hard. So we put in the time and effort on the front end to build the swing, and then we can enjoy low maintenance, powerful, predictable, body-friendly ballstriking bliss for the rest of our lives! To this end, here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ Thanks! I'm glad you are enjoying my content!! Tom
Bias because being a pisano(Italian back round) and a guitarist myself, Tom simply is the BEST dude instructor on the ENTIRE web...BELLISSIMO uaglio!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LOL! _Grazie mille,_ Andy!! I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! Thanks so much for your message and support, and rock on!! Tom PS: By the way, here is a link to my YT guitar channel if you are interested in checking it out: www.youtube.com/@TomsRockinGuitar
Holy shit bro you're unbelievable! Golf AND guitar! Bene e dio...love you man. I could of used a friend like you up here Toronto,Canada(one of the world's shittiest place for weather)LOL
Good video Tom! I've been a fan of your teaching since discovering your channel early last winter. Simplistic brilliance. Living in Wisconsin, I had to wait out a long winter to put your method to the test. While undertaking a change requires repetition to unseat ingrained "muscle memory" methodology, your method is so ridiculously simple that task is easily overcome. Yes, my old swing occasionally rears it's ugly head, but I can think my way past it, and get back on track. This is your best lesson to date! You lay it all out in simple terms. Keep it up, mate!
Glad you enjoyed it, Richard! I sincerely appreciate your comment, and I am happy to know that my channel's instruction has benefited your game to such an extent. You've obviously done an excellent job digesting the lesson content, incorporating it into your swing, and taking ownership of it!! (And yes - we all have to beat down those stubborn "ghosts of swings past" every now and then....😎) Thanks for sharing your success, keep up the great work, and have fun out there!! Cheers, Tom
Month ago, My first comment to your golf instructions was in total destroying your competence in golf. Normal golfing People had to do movements they never can repeat and which bringing their game to a Desaster. Today i have to tell you : yoz did the important first step to understand how a good golf swing works! Well done, that's a excellent video! If ypz now start learning how indifferent golfers are in real life, with long legs, short legs, deep center of bodyweight, high center on tge other side, small or large hands - than at the end you will have a perfect fundament for teaching and showing people the way for successful and simple golf! A 190cm player stands nor at the ball as a 170cm does - but he can stand relaxed and ready for body movement at the ball like tiger, dj or faldo did in tge past. And the rest is ad simple ad you declaring here in this video! Again : well done! And please continue this way!
I'm glad you enjoyed this episode, Michael! To be clear, I do my best to convey multiple feels or thoughts throughout the swing wherever possible because I do recognize that we're all different physiologically and psychologically, and something that resonates effectively with one golfer may not necessarily work for another. However, no matter the variety of suggested feels/thoughts offered for a particular element of the swing, they are all directed at getting different golfers to achieve the same desired positions, motions, and ball striking results. This one reason is why the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school is so effective, and why so many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. The lessons and drills provide the guidelines and set the boundaries, while providing ample leeway for each individual golfer to infuse and exercise their own uniqueness. Here's a link if you would like to know more about it: saguto.golf Thanks, Tom
I’m French and I love the easy way you teach "the golf swing" !!! After all those years I’m playing I try to change my swing to become a "Saguto player" 😂😂😂 Just one thing: you speak too quickly for the old Frenchman I am 😂😂😂 I would love to join your lessons but I’m afraid to not understand well… Anyway thank you for all your videos.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Robert, and I am very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! In case you are not aware, you can manually adjust the playback speed of any YT video by clicking on the settings button at the lower right side of the video player. So if I am going too fast for you in a particular video, try slowing it down to .75 speed. Thanks again for your message and support, and keep up the great work! Tom PS: If you have 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 will find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. And if you would like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
Watched this video last night, it's literally the beat video personally for me on UA-cam for keeping the swing easy!! Where do I go next from this? 🤣 is there a grip video / short game video that will link?
I'm very glad to know that this episode resonated so well with you, Dan! Have you considered the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish. Additionally, you'll find all my short game content (putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play), advanced level courses on shot shaping and power/distance, diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more there. So many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ Have fun out there! Tom
@@SagutoGolf you know what Tom I think I will, I buy in to your philosophy of the golf swing . For me simple and short is so ideal as I have 8484927 swing thoughts !! I'm just going through your free link fordt till the end of the month, then I'll jump on board! 💪
Went to the range two days ago, hit one pure 8 iron out of 70 balls. Went again today after watching this video. Literally hit every iron in my bag pure including my 2 iron. Thank you
That's awesome, Connor! And so we say, welcome to "the dark side", where the spoils of "conventional" instruction - chronic inconsistency, physical pain, and endless frustration - yield to the fruits of body-friendly enjoyment of this great game for a lifetime. 😆 By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning about the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ Thanks for sharing your success and keep up the great work!! Tom
This is what I started to do with like a half swing so it’s super simple and it still goes far with way more accuracy. Putting more of my weight on the toes to use my lower body more.
Once folks learn this swing properly they are astonished at the effortless distance it produces - all in a simple and body-friendly package! Have fun out there! TS
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@SagutoGolf Hi Tom, I am a complete newbie. Just started playing for the last 3 months. I have taken lessons but THIS video alone is worth a million bucks!!! I was focusing on way too many things for my swing and your 1 simple technique just helped me solidify everything together. I watched this vid last night and today, at the driving range, I could not believe I've made contact with my ball 80% of the time. A million thanks for giving me confidence back to my swing. Golf is now fun again!!! Cheers!
Listen man, I've never hit so many effortless draws in my life, been hitting the ball so clean and pure since watching and applying the tips from your videos, it's incredible, not to mention curing my constant slice with the driver, these videos are gold
Well done, Phillip!! I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating so well with you. Awesome job incorporating these lessons into your swing!
Thanks for sharing your success and enjoy that beautiful new ball flight!!
Tom
What videos? My swing is in shambles 😭
@chad williams - This channel has plenty of lesson videos. Really, though, the online school is the best place to learn this swing properly and sequentially in a comprehensive, structured environment. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course: go.saguto.golf/
TS
@@SagutoGolf Do you give lessons?
Tom is the best coach online, no bullshit, waffle, complicated jargon. His easy to understand, fun to listen to and the advise he gives works.
My ball striking has improved 10 fold since ive watched his videos. Weight forward take club back untill left shoulder is under chin, replace left shoulder with right sholder the hands follow and you hit crisp golf balls all day
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Jason, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction!
Thanks so much for your support in sharing your dramatic ball striking 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 seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. And here's a link to my free mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
I've commented before how much your videos have helped my golf game. So I'm just giving an update.
Last year my 9i was my 135 club, now it's 150-155. Every club has stretched out by about 20 yards. And I'm hitting the ball so crisp and straight.
I thought maybe it was just at the course I play regularly. But last Sunday I played a course I've only played once before and shot a 78. Tuesday I shot a 74 and last night I played 9 and shot a 38 and my driver is consistently 275-290.
I am amazed and appreciative, I have sent multiple people to your channel.
That's outstanding, John!!
I sincerely appreciate your kind words and support, and I am very glad to learn of your tremendous improvements in distance and scoring. You've obviously done an excellent job digesting the lesson content, incorporating it into your swing, and taking ownership of it.
Thanks for sharing your success, keep up the great work, and have fun out there!!
Tom
Congrats 🎉
This is the absolute holy grail of golf. The best golf lesson I have even seen. Thanks Tom for the joy and smiles you have brought to my golf game - Sanver
I'm glad to know that this lesson resonated so well with you, Sanver!!
Thanks for sharing your success and enjoyment!!
Tom
This might be my favorite TS video
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it!!
Tom,
My buddy took me golfing for the first time in April to a public course while I was going through a tough time. With just a few tips from him, after 25 years of never golfing I fell in love.
Your videos have taught me how to swing in a way I can understand and apply. You’ve been the main person helping me on this new hobby.
It’s not perfect yet but I’m developing a consistent and uncomplicated swing with your help.
My older brother and I golfed for the first time together at his country club which is a relatively hard course and he couldn’t believe how good my swing was for being new and not having lessons. Lots of room for improvement but I was PLAYING the game, getting the ball down the fairway, no frustration, no holding up the group, and a great time on a beautiful day. Thank you so much!!! You’re the man!
I’m going to keep watching and improving and will probably be signing up for your website sooner rather than later.
That's awesome, Kyle - I'm thrilled to learn of your improvement and resulting enjoyment!!
Thanks for sharing that, and I look forward to seeing you in the school soon!!
TS
Watched this video twice last night, took the technique to the course after a 20 minutes warm up in the net, scored 49 points stableford 3 over par 74 with no wipes (9 pars, 3 birdies, 6 bogeys) with only 29 putts including two 3 putts. My handicap on the day was 16. I was hitting the ball flush all round with a beautiful draw even with the driver. Suffice to say, this is the best golf instruction video on UA-cam. Thank you so much for posting content like this. 🎉
That is *OUTSTANDING* - congrats on a fabulous round!! 💪💪
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
Thanks so much for your kind words and for sharing your ball striking and scoring successes, and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
@@SagutoGolfThank you! Would you say that the upper torso rotation on the backswing leads the arms or that the arms lead the body?
I started stack and tilt in April, aged 56 and having played over 40 years. I expected to maybe have a season of adjustment as this is quite a change. I thought my actual results might inspire people:
1. Lowest handicap 6.8 previous best 9.0.
2. Two holes in 1 - previously none.
3. Three other shots over 50 yards holed.
4. Lowest ever score 67 - 2 under - previous best 68.
5. First ever back to back eagles.
And I feel like I am still only a beginner with this, sometimes I have rounds where my low point is spot on every shot but some other rounds my low point control is a bit loose. So thanks Tom!
That is absolutely awesome, Chris - I appreciate you sharing your fantastic first-year S&T successes!! That is indeed inspiring, and a wonderful testimonial for a body-friendly, consistent, powerful, and low-maintenance swing system that does not rely on timing and impeccable hand-eye coordination.
Now, have you considered joining the online school and taking your game to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying and resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level courses on shot shaping and power/distance. So many folks across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf
Thanks again and keep up the great work!!
Tom
Tom, I started watching your videos about a year ago and it has made all the difference. This is my swing now. Not all the way back, no seeing the clubface in front of me before I go into my downswing. tilt, and am blasting the 4 iron about 200 yds but even moreso I am hitting it where I want to. I was an upright swinger and your instruction has eliminated my back pain the day after I play. Thank you.
@TheKnowitall - I am very glad to learn that my channel's instruction has benefited your game - and your back - to such an extent!! You've obviously done an excellent job digesting the lesson content, incorporating it into your swing, and taking ownership of it.
Thanks for sharing your success, keep up the great work, and have fun out there!!
Tom
Tom, thank you for this! The golf swing has never been so simple until I found your UA-cam channel. You're the man!!
My pleasure! I'm glad you enjoyed this episode, and I sincerely appreciate your comments regarding my instruction in general!!
Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work!!
Tom
I watched a couple of your videos on a Friday. The very next day I went golfing and had one of the best ball striking rounds in years. Maybe ever. I was swinging with such confidence. I drove a 300-ish yard green, and my irons were flush every time. I wasn’t thinking about all the technical nonsense that in my opinion has kept me from improving. I love your videos and your advice. Thank you for helping me improve my game!!
That's *AWESOME,* Michael - congrats on achieving that tasty crispy KFC ball striking bliss!! I'm very glad to know that these lessons resonated well with you - excellent job incorporating the instruction into your swing and taking ownership of it so quickly!!
Thanks for your support in sharing your improvement, keep up the great work, and have fun out there!!
Tom
PS: Have you considered joining the online school and taking your game to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying and resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise as well as all my short game instruction, plus advanced level courses on shot shaping and power/distance. So many folks across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Best golf and absolute master at simplifying stuff. “Work smarter not harder” really defines your lessons in general. I have been taking golf seriously for the last year and you truly are the man for helping me out this much
I sincerely appreciate the kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and style are resonating well with you!!
Thanks for your support and keep up the great work!!
Tom
love your vids Tom. Some people have a knack for tapping into the intuition part of our brains. I have been way more consistent watching your tips and really just simplified my swing. Finding an intuitive swing instead of having a tornado of "swing thoughts" in my head makes golf fun. One can get massively lost in the weeds on youtube looking at all kind of "tips" from setup, how to backswing, shallowing the club, how do my hips and feet move, etc. to the point your swing becomes a NASA space launch.... Your tips are a gold mine for intuitive golf. Thanks man! BTW.... take us out on the course for some more course vlogs soon. would like to see some shot for shot stuff from you!
I sincerely appreciate the kind words, Derek, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating well with you and - most importantly - helping you to derive more enjoyment from this great game!!
Here's my course vlog from last year if you've not already seen it: ua-cam.com/video/YLVhf0VdWSw/v-deo.html
By the way, have you considered the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish. Additionally, you'll find all my short game content (putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play), diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and so much more there. So many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Thanks again!!
Tom
By far, one of your best training videos, Tom. I was still topping the ball because I was not keeping my front arm straight and taking my backswing too far back where my arm was hinging and creating the fatal "Tomahawk Chop" in my downswing. It's such an easy fix! Thanks again Tom.
Awesome!! I am very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, John; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my lesson content is performing well for you, I am confident you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom, I was essentially a complete beginner last year and have been watching your videos..I shot a 92 today thanks to you ☺️
Wow! That is AWESOME!! I'm very glad to know that my instruction content is resonating well with you.
Thanks for sharing your success, keep up the great work, and we'll see you soon in the 80's!!!
TS
no one does it better Tom’s instructions are all you need
and a bit of patience to master
the crazy game of golf I’ve been a huge fan for 2 years
Thanks Richard - I appreciate the kind words and support!!
Be sure to have fun out there while patiently working towards swing mastery! 😎
TS
I am always skeptical when it comes to "simple" fixes/ miracle cures when it comes to the golf swing. But I will tell you this swing plain and simple works and is extremely easy to become proficient at. I discover this channel last year but wasn't until late last year and this spring before I began to implement the changes in my swing. I used to (in my teens) get away with poor form by simply playing every day and being consistent that way. But now that I have a full time job, a wife, and a daughter I don't get out nearly as much. The beauty of this swing is that it's truly simple to learn and make it muscle memory. Like I said I don't play as much as I used to and my scores were reflecting that. This year has been a different story. With only a few late season range sessions last year, one range session this year, and 27 holes of golf I can say with certainty that for the average golfer this is the channel you should be watching to correct your swing. Everything Tom is saying is true. My ball striking is the best it's been in 10 years or more and I'm hitting the ball farther than ever with less effort. I am swinging the club easy and have gained at least 5 yards on every club. In only 27 holes this year I've already tied by personal best 9 hole score of 37 (with a VERY rusty wedge game and equally rusty putting). My first full 18 holes this year I felt as though I was leaving a lot of strokes out there and at the end of the round the score card definitely looked a lot better than I had expected. In summary for those of you who may be skeptical, give this a try and thank Tom later. With this swing I see some more personal bests coming for sure. I am already playing better than I have in a decade and I'm just getting started perfecting (a relative term in golf haha) and committing this swing to muscle memory. Thank you for making these videos, they have been a huge help. Effective while being as close to effortless as the golf swing can be!
Wow - that's *AWESOME,* Jacob!! 💪💪
I sincerely appreciate your kind words and I'm very glad to know that my instruction is benefiting you. This powerful, low-maintenance, body-friendly swing system is designed to provide a lifetime of blissful ball striking up to and including at the game's most elite levels; excellent job building it into your swing and putting it into play so quickly and effectively. Thanks so much for your support in generously detailing and sharing your success with it, and keep up the fantastic work!!
Tom
PS: If you've not already joined, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of folks across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews.
This video really pi$$ed me off.. I have been playing golf 30 year+ looking at and trying countless tips and tricks to get a golf swing I can live with.. And then it is was this easy..🤬
My brother sent me this video, and I gave it a chance at the range today.. Wow, I have never hit the ball this pure, and over and over again!! 😀❤️ Thank you from 🇸🇪 I am now a follower!👏⛳🏌️👑
LOL!! Welcome to "the dark side", where the spoils of "conventional" instruction - chronic inconsistency, physical pain, and endless frustration - yield to the fruits of body-friendly enjoyment of this great game for a lifetime. 😆
I'm very glad to have you on board!!
By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning about the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Have fun out there!!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf Thank very much! 👍 I can honestly say that after just one practise session, that this swing will stay in my bag.. 😉 Still a little annoying that it was this simple though.. Well, better late then never, I guess.. So thank you, Tom! 🙏 Allways had a problem with the hip move, allways felt unnatural, allmost forced, and now the body is doing it without me thinking about, and the driver has all of a sudden gone from slice to a light draw.. 🥳
Yeah - it really is. We can either *_simply_* put the already existing natural laws to work for us, or we can twist, morph, torque, contrive, and otherwise mess with the principles of physics and geometry in an effort to better suit some ill-conceived whims, all the while recognizing that at the point of impact those pre-existing laws are going to be the only things that matter to the ball!
Better to find out now than never, right?!
@@SagutoGolf Could not agree more! 👍😉 To bad I thought for so many years that it should be complicated.. 🙄
But again, here you are and not another 30 years into the future, so the first day of the best golf of your life begins now!!
your instruction about keeping the head still and left arm straight during swing is GOLD! but what i also do is "nose x 3" which is 1. nose just behind ball at address, 2. behind ball at top of backswing, and 3. in the same spot at impact (belt buckle slightly ahead). Weight 70% left at address, thanks!!!
Well, wherever your nose goes your head is bound to follow, so that is absolutely an excellent thought!
I have fantastic news. After watching this video a couple of times to make sure I actually comprehended everything, I went to my golf club's driving facility and put this swing technique to use. I have never and I mean NEVER hit the ball more solidly and my drives were incredibly straight and I even gained some yardage. I had to constantly focus and force myself to shorten my backswing which became my only swing thought, but when I did my part, everything just fell into place. This video for some reason just resonates with me and it truly works very well. Thanks for the tip. You helped me take a decent swing up at least 2 notches.
That is indeed FANTASTIC news, @M T!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson connected so well with you - excellent job digesting it and incorporating it into your swing.
Thanks very much for sharing your success, keep up the great work, and have fun with your new ball slight!!
Tom
LISTEN TO THIS GUY!!!! JUST FOLLOW HIS INSTRUCTIONS!
This is pure gold. This is what every beginner golfer should be taught.
I have only 1 y. experience in golf and discovered this "dead arms" move on my own, a few months ago, it was such a game-changer, then found these vids...
A few days ago my friend came to a range for the very first time, he had a scheduled lesson, but the coach got sick, and the lesson was canceled. I was there and so he won't waste time and give up I showed him this idea.
And imagine this... 47 y.o. guy hits 150 meters with 7 iron like 7 out of 10 shots. After an HOUR of practicing. Yeah, these bad 3 are fats or tops, coz he forgets and tries to sway. But it was really 1 hour of practicing.
I think that coaches and pros do not teach this so that they can charge you for lessons again and again.
I'm very glad to know that my instruction has helped you and your friend, @MrMartwy - nice job not only learning it but also teaching it!!
Thanks for your kind words and support, and keep up the great work!!
TS
The best tip I've seen on UA-cam. You are a fantastic teacher!! Thank you. Craig
I sincerely appreciate the kind words, Craig, and I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated well with you!!
Tom
Omg. Great tip. Shot a 71 today! .Ball was exploding off the club. Ps I'm 61 years old. Played from blue tees. Thanks Tom you're the man!
That's *AWESOME,* Richard!! I'm glad to know that this lesson resonated so well with you!!
Thanks for sharing your fabulous round and keep up the great work!!
Tom
Tom, I have been playing for about nine months now and was so frustrated until I found your page. I’m not saying I’m great or anything but my goodness I have improved so much because of your content. Thank you so much.
I am very glad to learn that my channel's instruction is resonating well with you, Tony - you've obviously done an excellent job digesting the lesson content and incorporating it into your swing!!
Thanks for sharing your success, keep up the great work, and have fun out there!!
Tom
PS: If you like my channel's content, then I'm rather certain you will really enjoy and benefit from the comprehensive, structured learning platform for all the finer aspects of the swing (and the game in general) in my online school. So many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Amazing as always Tom
Thanks pro!!
Best golf lesson I ever had, end of. After 6 years without playing I recently joined another club and have been really struggling with pulling irons all over the place. I tried this on a nearby driving range and hit 60 (out of 70) straight, long 3 irons off the deck. I haven't tried this on the golf course yet but I'm now very confident. Thank you Tom. Lip-smacking mashed potatoes and gravy every shot :)
That's awesome, Michael! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated well with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing.
Thanks for sharing your success, keep up the great work, and have fun mashing out there!!!
Tom
Wow @TomSaguto, what a great video...all of them are really good, but this was the climax video for me, if you will!
I have gone through several courses in your online school, read the SnT book, and watched almost every other video you've made...but this one really put it all together for me. I watched it ONE time!...earlier this afternoon, went home to get my sticks before going to my Monday night golf league...while there I incorporated the information I gleaned from the video earlier, making several ball-less swings with 6-iron and Driver (or "D-River). It felt great, compact, and 20 mph faster than my normal swing...so free and relaxed!
Later, in a 2-man scramble, I drove the ball better than I have since I can't remember when, hit or was on the fringe of 8 of 9 greens, and hit a couple hybrids and fairway woods like I never have! It was amazing!
Thanks again Tom! You're the best! And friends, if you haven't taken Tom's teaching to heart, your missing out!!
That's outstanding, Jeff!! I'm very glad to know that this episode connected the dots for you. Awesome job putting it into play!!
Thanks so much for your support and for sharing your success, and keep up the fabulous work!!
Tom
PS: Post this in the members forum and you just might earn yourself a virtual award..... 😎
The humor really made this fun. Thanks for the quality and reminder that thinking less is a good thing!
Glad you enjoyed it, Paul.
Yes indeed - no brain, no pain..... 😎
Cheers!
Tom
After having a shocker of a round, over complicating my back swing, hinge, bla bla, I've spent the evening watching 101 "how to swing a golf club"... Now I've just watched this and read the comments and I can't wait to try this! I hope this is the swing I've been seeking!
I hope this works well for you!
By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning about the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Tom
Thank you Tom, your films really inspire me to improve my swing in such simple way.
That is what we try to accomplish here, Mike. I am glad to know that this is helping you!
By the way, here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning about the swing in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Keep up the great work!
Tom
The way golf should be taught!!!!!!! Love your attitude and your style! Just with other golf Pros had the same attitude!!!!!! Excellent!
I sincerely appreciate the kind words, Scott, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and style are resonating with you!!
Have fun out there!
Tom
I saw Varner III the other day and thought: "Yes! Tom would approve!"
I guess I'm gettin' what you're preachin'
The good thing is, now I have a model, a system.
I don't look at other great players and think "Maybe I should try THAT..."
Because I know this model works ... and is easier to master.
He's not pure stack and tilt, but ... his swing is much simpler than most: back and forth, right elbow tucked in. Beautiful. Wonderful. Like mashed potatoes and gravy ; )
Indeed, Justin - but what is "pure" Stack & Tilt? The system affords considerable leeway. Consider Charlie Wi, Mike Bennett, and Grant Waite, for example. Three different swings, all well within the realm of S&T!
Yes - I love Harold's very simple yet very consistent and powerful move! Much to be garnered from that.
TS
Very good. So many golf videos and teachers focus on all the moving parts. Where should the right elbow be, and the hip, and so on. If it is to be repeatable, it needs to be comfortable and relaxed, and you get right to the heart of that. I have one other thing I add to what you did, and that is a drill I have used for years to perfect balance. put both feet together, and hit the ball. If you are in balance, you can do it, and the will fly a reasonable distance, perhaps 80% of normal. If you are out of balance, you fall over.
Thanks Carl - I appreciate your comment as well as you sharing your helpful balance tip!
Have fun out there!
Tom
I started trying this swing the last couple of weeks after getting tired of inconsistent iron play. It has been an incredible help in hitting the ball cleaner and more consistent. I just have less going on now. One of the keys to me is not rushing the swing so I have good tempo. The other thing is being more concerned with good contact and not trying to hit hard. Now, my swing probably doesn't look like the video, but the results have been great.
I'm very glad to know that my instruction content is resonating well with you, Nick. Nice job incorporating it into your swing so quickly!!
By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Thanks for sharing your success and keep up the great work!!
Tom
just tryed your golf swing advice and it worked great. will take some time getting use to but I am excited. thank you very much
I'm glad to know that my instruction resonated so well with you!!
If you'd really like to get on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform, please consider my online school. So many folks across the globe are now playing the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course: go.saguto.golf/
Keep up the great work!!
Tom
You're absolutely 💯 I have only been playing golf for a couple of months, but I realized I hit the best shots when I do what you reccommend. At the end of my backswing I already have that feeling that it's going to be an absolute bomb, and it is 9/10. My pro, however, wants me to perform the dance, hip back shoulder down, pelvis pop. I'm way too rigid in my anatomy for that. Simple is the way to go.
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 please - just say no to the "dance"!
Thanks so much for sharing your ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
This makes me love golf again. Thank you!
I appreciate knowing that. It's really all about having fun out there with this great game!!
Great lesson tips
Thanks Lenard!! (you must be getting close to having watched all my channels' videos by now.... 😎)
I love the comparison videos with you, Hogan and Varner and how you show 5 iron and driver. The only thing I would add is a point you have made in several other videos about lowering your lead shoulder on every backswing. I find that when I lower my lead shoulder on every swing (like Jess Frank describes as "down and in and under the chin"), that my downswing almost naturally returns along the path I make in the backswing.
Glad you enjoyed it, Ray!
I can't speak to everything in every episode LOL, though it is quite apparent that the lead shoulder is working down in all the featured swings here.
Thanks for your observations and keep up the great work!!
TS
Tom, Thank you!
Your teaching is producing results for me.
This video of the lead knee movement of Varner & Hogan however, shows the left knee going away from the target instead of down like your other demonstration.
While that wasn't really the focus of this video, Bill, this system certainly allows for some transfer of pressure into the trail side during the takeaway. After all, we are moving the mass of the arms and club backwards during that initial stage of the swing. Some like to sense the dynamic pressure shifts; others prefer the feel of a gradual increasing of weight load into the lead leg from the start. However, in either scenario the key here is that we do not allow our mass - and thereby our swing center and low point - to drift back at any point.
TS
PS: Great to see HV3 notch a victory this weekend!!
Excellent video Tom. Well explained the path of the club. For me the forward weight was a real game changer. All other aspects of the back and forward swing was a improvement from my natural swing, but the biggest impact on improving came from the forward weight. We not the same and for some works what you preaching for other work less. In one word, since I'm using your lessons, my game improved from steady average 95 plus to 85 and lower. I'm 67 and this year I got 3 birdies in one game and one week before my first eagle in my life. Cheers and a big thank you from Ontario, Canada.
Glad you enjoyed it, Nick, and congratulations on your awesome improvement (as well as your first eagle)!!
Thanks for sharing your success and keep up the great work!!
Tom
Tom, you're the best instructor imo. You make the golf swing so easy!
Thanks for the very kind words, Andrew!! Simplifying the swing is part of my mission, and I'm glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you!
Tom
I wish this video was recommended a month ago. I just started watching HV3's swing last week and i've been hitting the ball far better finally. Way less swing thoughts now and easier to improve now that i'm on the right track with a simple repeatable golf swing!
That's awesome, Braylan - it's certainly a very efficient, powerful, and simple move to mimic!!
By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning about the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Keep up the great work!
TS
The One plane swing is the key to most players playing this game well- without back injuries. Jim Hardy has written a short book describing it well- the Plane Truth- that was very helpful.
Carol Mann - an LPGA Hof Famer- taught it to me several years ago and it’s made all the difference. Keep teaching it.
My one swing thought? “Turn, turn.” It really is that simple. Turn your shoulder to the ball, then turn back. Keep your head and butt still so that your rotation is around your spine and smile while your ball explodes off the club face. Now that’s living!
I appreciate your kind words and endorsement of this very body-friendly yet powerful swing system, Gregory!!
Thanks for sharing your success and enjoy those seemingly effortless "explosions"!!!
Tom
I started watching you I will be going to the range this week and start practicing. I like the way you show how to golf right
Thanks Mike - I'm glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating well with you.
To assist you in bringing this out to the range, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Have fun out there!
Tom
Great video Tom! I'm excited just signed up for your Golf School. Just want to keep it fun and crispy!
Awesome, David - Looking forward to having you onboard in the school!!
Thanks!
Tom
Incredible advice, easy to understand! Great vid, appreciate it! Here's to striping the fairways!
Thanks Casey - I’m glad you enjoyed it!!
Keep it crispy and have fun out there!!
Love Tom’s videos. Simple and to the point with some humor
Thanks Frank - I'm glad you're enjoying my content!
TS
This may be the best swing lesson I've ever seen. Just like bowling - my other favorite sport - SIMPLER is better. I'm coming back to golf after almost 30 years of absence, and I can't count how many times I've seen some variation on "You have to rotate every single part of your body to an inhuman degree in order to swing properly." Like you said, it's just too many moving parts. This simple, no-frills approach appeals to me as a beginner, because it's easy to drill and easy to execute. Can't thank you enough!
I sincerely appreciate your kind words and I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating well with you!!
Sadly, many misconstrued and/or misguided teachings of "conventional" instruction - such as turning the shoulders level while independently lifting the club, shifting into and torquing against a firm trail side, actively rolling the hands through impact, etc. - have relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of chronic frustration (and chronic back/knee/hip pain as well). The way I see it, we can either simply put the already existing natural laws to work for us, or we can twist, morph, torque, contrive, and otherwise mess with the principles of physics and geometry in an effort to better suit some ill-conceived whims, all the while recognizing that at the point of impact those pre-existing laws are going to be the only things that matter to the ball!
Welcome back to this great game!! To get on the fast track perhaps you might consider the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish. Additionally, you'll find all my short game content (putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play), advanced level courses on shot shaping and power/distance, diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more there. So many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Thanks again and have fun out there!!
Tom
Tom i wanna say you've been super helpful teaching me how the swing the right way in golf as a new golfer. I literally just finished my first month of golf ever at 27. Consistency is still the name of the game in terms of hitting every club well but taking some of your tips to the range and course has produced some amazing shots and makes me keep going. The big one i tried today was using mainly my right arm for the swing of the irons. I was getting them higher and farther like they should go and felt i like was really pounding the ball as hard as i could. Hit a nice 5 iron probably about 170+ with a little draw. Thank you for all the tips and hopefully with time the strokes will come down!
Wow, Daryl - that's absolutely fantastic!! And yes - the strokes will definitely come down over time, and sooner rather than later if you are able to dedicate practice time to chipping, pitching, and putting.
By the way, if you like my channel's content, then I'm rather certain you will really enjoy and benefit from the comprehensive, structured learning platform for all the finer aspects of the swing (and the game in general) in my online school. So many folks across the globe from true beginners to seasoned players are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about it - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Thanks for sharing your success, keep up the great work, and most importantly - have fun out there!!
Tom
Phenomenal video, found myself doing something very similar in the recent months. My main swing thought and action was having my trail elbow crease facing outwards and having thr same trail elbow tucked in, seemed to work a treat!
Thanks Cale - I'm glad you enjoyed it!!
Based on your comment you may also appreciate this episode on Ben Hogan's "Magic Elbow": ua-cam.com/video/iL9WmQ7KsmE/v-deo.html
Keep up the great work!
TS
Great stuff Tom !! at 8:16 are your grips bigger than standard ... just kinda jumped out at me. I changed to your power fade with the driver 2 years ago (power fade video) and it has literally changed my game. Can't miss a fairway and now playing my irons the same. HC index now 8.8 at 65 yrs old ... you are one of the best instructors out there ... thanks again !
Hi David,
I’m using JumboMax Wrap Series grips (X-Large). I personally love the feel as well as how they help to keep my hands quiet through the zone. They’re not necessarily for everyone - and my fingers are a bit longer than average - so I routinely tell folks to "try before you buy."
I'm thrilled to learn of your fabulous progress, and yes - that power fade is a great go-to shot shape for accuracy without really sacrificing much (if anything) on the distance side.
Thanks for sharing your success and keep up the great work!!
Tom
Hi Tom..This has been a tremendous help for me. Ps...You are also the best at demonstrating the golf swing!
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!
Thanks for sharing your improvement, and keep up the great work!
Tom
Yup Tom, these training tips are the real deal! Enabled me to start hitting draws for the first time ever. The 3/4 swing keeps the body down.
Well done, Ron - I'm glad to know that my instruction is resonating well with you!!
By the way, here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Tom
Great video, Tom. I just seemed to correct most all of my swing flaws after about 5 mins. I thought I was doing this swing, but I apparently not, as I've been all over the place. This also looks like Matt Kutcher's swing .. a model of consistency.
Great - I'm glad this one connected all the dots for you, @DP!!
TS
Ya, just wait till next week. Lol
Can’t wait to try this out
Thank you for these tips. They have transformed my game. Much more consistent strike.
My pleasure, James - I'm very glad to know that my instruction content is resonating well with you!!
Thanks for sharing your success and keep up the great work!!
Tom
Hey Tom, really enjoy your videos.Not only are your videos informative but you are naturally entertaining .
I would like you to know what I have discovered. I have added the " Malaska move " and I'm having a blast . Thanks Tom . Keep the videos coming.
I appreciate that, Scott, and I'm very glad to know that you are enjoying my instruction content and style!!
By the way, here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
TS
Hi Tom, Thanks for the excellent video. How would you explain how far you should bring the club back? Thanks!
I'm glad you enjoyed it, Jon!
The key here is to avoid going beyond your body's natural stopping point in the backswing where the tilting, turning, and extending motions are complete, the lead arm has crossed the chest 45 degrees, and the wrists are properly set (preferably with a flat or slightly bowed lead wrist). This is the point where if we were to try to go any further any or all of the following will occur:
1) the lead arm will bend and/or lift
2) the wrists will break down
3) the lead knee will kick inward towards the trail side
4) the lead shoulder will level out and lose its orientation towards the ball
5) weight will shift into the trail side and bring the low point back with it, resulting in inconsistent contact and unpredictable ball flight.
6) you'll "chicken wing" and/or flip through impact
7) pain, discomfort, and/or possible injury
By the way, have you considered the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish. Additionally, you'll find all my short game content (putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play), diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and so much more there. So many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Have fun out there!!
TS
After 30 yrs of not playing golf, Toms videos got me out hitting plastic golf on the front lawn.I could see a great improvement and wanted to hit real balls.(no driving range here)so I draped a cheap Tarp/cover over my Hedge and swung away,Had a few goes with my Driver and it all came together for one shot where the Ball went THROUGH the cover,Through the hedge and ricocheted around my neighbours property.At 69 yrs of age I was like a naughty boy,hiding all my gear and and thinking who I could blame it on.(probably Tom)
LOL!! Nicely done, Brian!!
In order to keep yourself out of trouble perhaps you may wish to build a net like mine? It is approximately 7’ tall and 8’ wide. We used this video as a starting point - ua-cam.com/video/-p11qs4E2T0/v-deo.html - and then made some other minor PVC support structure modifications to suit our needs. We did not use PVC cement as this allows us to easily disassemble it if necessary. The netting we used is 10' x 10' golf cage impact net purchased from Amazon, and it differs from the screening material in the video. (By the way, if using a net like we did you probably won’t need the screw hooks that are mentioned in the video - bungees should suffice.)
Also, I have a Real Feel 3x5 Country Club Elite® Golf Mat. You can visit them here - www.RealFeelGolfMats.com. If purchasing be sure to use coupon code "SAGUTOGOLF" (without the quotes and no spaces) at checkout to claim your special SagutoGolf discount on the Country Club Elite® series of mats.
Have fun out there!
TS
@@SagutoGolf I think it may be sensible advice
Your shoulder only swing thought video was finally the secret sauce for my stack and tilt journey. Thanks Tom!
Awesome! I'm glad to know that lesson resonated well with you, Jeremiah!!
Keep up the great work!
Tom
Great teaching. Thanks
Thanks David - I'm glad you're enjoying my instruction content!!
Tom
Hey there Guys and Girls - like lots of people I have spent a heap of time looking at ways to improve my golf! Then I found Tom and after watching this one lesson I honestly believe this is possibly the best advice for anyone hoping to improve ball striking, consistency and power!!! If you just watch this lesson alone your golf will improve - no doubt in my mind at all. PLEASE - go hit some balls using Tom’s advice - hope your golf life changes too!
Thanks Marco!! (You're still in Italia, aren't you?...)
But let's be clear: This video PLUS the online school will change their golf lives, right???... 😎
Cheers!
Tom
Tomasso, yes I am still in Italy and get called Marco more than Marc!! To be clear - the online school is absolutely the next step once you experience the difference between hitting is with ease or relying on “thin it to win it” shots for distance - PLUS - it is way more fun!
BTW, I think we've had a new Aussie addition or two hit the forum recently.
Simple tips that are so effective. Really appreciate you!
Thanks Drew - I'm glad you enjoyed the episode!!
Tom
The only thing to add to this is maintaining the flying wedge so that you're not trying to hinge and unhinge the wrists. Simplest and most effective swing ever! Love it, Tom.
Glad you enjoyed it, Bill!! Yes - no need for timing or contriving any type of rolling/flipping release through the zone.
TS
Thank you Tom.It took me a little while because I never had the time to practice much but now that I do it is really starting to come together. I took your online course a couple of years ago and would highly recommend. I love how you keep it simple. I also ordered the lag club you recommended would love some drills to do with it if you ever have Time. You’re the best.
I'm very glad to learn of your progress, Pamela!!
Are you still in the school? That's got all the drills you'll ever need, and you can always substitute the LagShot club in any of those to further reinforce your feels.
Nice to hear from you, and keep up the great work!!
Tom
I am not currently enrolled in the school at the present. But still remember some of the drills so will incorporate them into my practice routine. I’ll let you know how it goes.
Crystal 🔮 clear.. love the comparisons photos
Thanks Donna - I'm glad you enjoyed the episode and the visuals!!
Tom
@SagutoGolf I’ve had a rough start to the season and this advice is helping me get back on track so thank you! Was a subscriber of your school years ago and highly recommend it! One thing thats always confused me though is how to work the ball as you show on the range. Is this merely done through set up changes with the feet and club face or doing something different with the hands and path?
I appreciate the online school shoutout, Mike, and I hope to see you back in it again soon. I think you'll be impressed with the new platform, format, and content that just recently rolled out!
The answer to your question lies in ball flight laws. Clubface angle relative to target line is the primary influencer of the ball's starting line, and face relative to path determines direction and degree of curvature. With a few minor setup adjustments we can work the ball either way without changing our feel for the swing motion. For example, here is a brief shot shaping demonstration featuring a fellow teaching pro when we were attending the Stack & Tilt Instructor Camp together in Miami: ua-cam.com/video/IcmKxfLz9EM/v-deo.html
Embrace the challenge and get that swing back on track!!
Tom
I’ve been on the super struggle shank bus for the last 2 months with my Irons. I hadn’t even practiced this yet and took it straight to the first tee yesterday and had the best ball striking round And most fun 🤩 on the course I’ve had in a looooong time. I’m never going back to a different swing. Thanks Tom keep up the Stellar video lessons!!!
That's awesome, @WineHo888!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated well with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing on the fly like that!!
Thanks for sharing your success, keep up the great work, and most importantly - keep having fun out there!!
Tom
PS: Speaking of "never going back to a different swing", have you considered the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish. Additionally, you'll find all my short game content (putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play), advanced level courses on shot shaping and power/distance, diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more there. So many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Tom's the bomb! Sometime later, I fell in love with this guy! Fantastic teacher!!!!!!!! I love the fact that I get to see his swing often. To much ranting, gets in the way. He does it right...! And accurate....#hip moves forward!!! Another great video...
Thanks Frank - I appreciate your kind words and support, and I'm glad you enjoyed this latest episode!!
"Tom the Bomb" 😎
Great video Tom and some awesome drives at the end
Thanks Julian - I'm glad you enjoyed it!!
Yeah - those we're crushed pretty good....😎
Cheers!
Tom
I started playing golf last year. With your tips i was able to start breaking 80. Thank you. You are the best
Wow - that is *AWESOME!!* I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating well with you - excellent job incorporating it into your swing.
Thanks very much for sharing your success and keep up the great work!!
Tom
Good stuff, I’m also seeing the lead shoulder under the chin to finish the backswing
Indeed, Bob - the lead shoulder under the chin is an indication that we have maintained our relationship with the ball and have tilted, turned, and extended properly during the backswing.
Glad you enjoyed it!
TS
Harold Varner!!! I play his home course all the time and he grew up 30 min from me he’s a hometown legend !!!
Seems like a great guy, Glenn. I'm looking forward to him breaking through. He's definitely on the cusp and regularly putting himself in contention!
i am going to try these tips. I have been a slicer for yrs to the point I drive with a 3 wood because of the slice with the driver. I am also a scooper with the irons mean in I try and take the ball and ground at the same time. You make the irons look so effortless that I would love to hit my irons like this. The question I have is are you breaking your wrist at impact or is it just more of a follow through with wrists in front of ball at impact? I really want to learn to hit my irons like your video. Thanks for the tips you show in your videos
I'm glad to know that you are enjoying my instruction content!
Here are a couple of channel lessons that may answer your question:
- ua-cam.com/video/Fe2kQ44azJ4/v-deo.html
- ua-cam.com/video/SunCR5uJ_ao/v-deo.html
Really, though, the online school is the best place to learn this swing properly and sequentially in a comprehensive, structured environment. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Tom
From someone who spends too much time tinkering with his golf swing: This is a great lesson ! Thank you!
One question, how do you start you downswing . . . what is your swing thought?
Thanks - I'm glad to know that this lesson resonated with you!!
My own personal "feels" are not relevant to you because they are unique to me. 😎 Beyond that, they do change quite regularly as I'm always thinking about new possibilities for my lesson content. This is why I do my best to convey multiple feels or thoughts throughout the swing wherever possible. We're all different physiologically and psychologically, and something that resonates effectively with one golfer may not necessarily work for another. However, no matter the variety of suggested feels/thoughts offered for a particular element of the swing, they are all directed at getting different golfers to achieve the desired positions, motions, and ball striking results. This is one reason why the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school is so effective, and why thousands of folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result (and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews ). The lessons and drills provide the guidelines and set the boundaries, while allowing ample leeway for each individual golfer to infuse and exercise their own uniqueness. The school can really help you get beyond that tinkering and on a properly guided path towards consistent ball striking bliss!!
Tom
Went to the range and hit a bucket to try the advice in this video and was really astonished with the results; it really allows me to focus on the low point of the swing and solid contact! I struggle with thin iron shots constantly…maybe a good topic to cover? Subscribed!
Thin (and fat) shots are oftentimes the result of a low point that drifts backwards at some point in the motion, Terry. When executed properly this is a very centered action that enables us to strike the ground in the same spot every time - the first true fundamental of the golf swing.
There's an entire section of my online school dedicated to resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues. Have you looked into it? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish. So many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
TS
Thanks for this, Tom. How do you initiate your downswing move though? Is it by lowering into the ground to throw the club, or what?
I would think, and the video seems to confirm, Tom still starts the downswing with the lateral slide of the lead hip, along the foot line.
How to initiate the downswing is a loaded question, Zach, because it is so dependent on individual tendencies that I cannot give a generalized answer, and what I personally feel will not help you (plus, our feels can change from week to week). If I tell you that it's a lateral hip slide but your downswing already naturally has sufficient forward force, then you'll hit pushes and/or hooks all day long, and if I tell you to rotate your hips but you are already naturally applying enough outward force, then your destination is pull/slice city. I could also say the shoulders, or dropping the hands, or getting the lead arm off the chest, or rolling your trail foot targetward, or increasing pressure into the lead leg, etc. The key ultimately is what performs best for you. This is why I try to convey multiple feels or thoughts throughout the swing wherever possible. However, no matter the variety of suggested feels/thoughts offered for a particular element of the swing, they are all directed at getting different golfers to achieve the same desired positions, motions, and ball striking results.
This one reason is why the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school is so effective, and why so many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. The lessons and drills provide the guidelines and set the boundaries, while providing ample leeway for each individual golfer to infuse and exercise their own uniqueness. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course: go.saguto.golf/
TS
Your videos have helped me so much! I hit high push-draw iron shots that I never thought were possible and have way more birdie putts than before.
Not so much with my driver, still working that out. I like the thought in this video about swinging the same with driver. I’ll try that!! Thank you for all of your great swing advice
I am very glad to know that you are benefiting from my instruction content and getting that nice ball flight, Joshua. Excellent job!!
Thanks for sharing your success, keep up the great work, and have fun out there with all those birdie putts!!
Tom
This is something I'm going to try tomorrow. Hit some nice draws. Thanks Tom
Awesome! I hope it performed well for you!
TS
Tom, I want to thank you so much! You my friend fixed the worst part of my game! I couldn't hit my irons at all. Everytime I tried I would hit the ball FAT. Sometimes the beaver pelt would go farther than the ball. No longer does that happen. The last three rounds I've played I've hit my irons pure. Thank you!
I am very glad to learn that my channel's instruction has benefited your game to such an extent!! You've obviously done an excellent job digesting the lesson content, incorporating it into your swing, and taking ownership of it!!
Thanks for sharing your success, keep up the great work, and have fun out there!!
Tom
hi Tom, i believe you did a video where you said to feel like you're holding a cup of soup at the top of the backswing (waiter position), then hold that position during the downswing and serve the soup by placing it on the table, it feels like there's no moving parts during the downswing except for torso rotation, it was from a few years ago so my memory may be a little fuzzy but I'm not kidding about hitting a lot of flag sticks, thanks!
Yeah - I think I may have been demonstrating with a range basket, Peter, but that was the concept. Anyway. I'm glad to know that you continue to reap such great benefits from that lesson.
Keep on knocking down those pins!!
Tom
your videos have been skyrocketing my technique, thanks!
Awesome!! I'm glad to know that you are benefiting from my instruction content!!
By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Keep up the great work!!
TS
Great video Tom! I have learned so much watching your channel. Finally, getting the ball to draw. I still can't hit that big push draw to get around trouble like a tree though. Any tips? God Bless!
Glad you enjoyed this episode, Kerry!
Have you considered the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game (including shot shaping) - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish. So many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Have a blessed day!
Tom
I started working on this a couple of years ago. I'm 64 now and am crushing it using this swing. 64 years old and 150 yard 7 irons, 250 yard drives!
That's awesome, @Soul Survivor!!
Thanks for sharing your success, and have fun out there crushing and crisping it!!
Tom
very good ....truly simple and repeatable
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it!!
TS
Man im telling ya, your videos are so helpful, thank you Tom and , keep up the amazing work
I appreciate the kind words, Randy, and I'm very glad to know that you are enjoying and benefiting from my instruction content!!
By the way, here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning about the swing in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Thanks again and have fun out there!!
Tom
TS are you incorporating hogan’s magic elbow with these swings? If so do you keep it tucked through impact and follow thru? Thank you for sharing your knowledge and making golf so simple and fun. Me and my son love your channel 12:06
Absolutely. The magic elbow is always in play. (Although that connection does let go post-impact.)
Thanks - I'm very glad to know that you and your son are enjoying and benefiting from my instruction!!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf thank you for the fast reply. I will make sure to keep the elbow tucked through impact the release the club naturally for even kispier ball striking goodness 💪
Love this video. Working on some grip adjustments (also thanks to another video of yours) along with creating more shaft lean to restore some distances, so this video could not have come at a better time to simplify practice.
Glad to know that, Kyle, and I hope this lesson works well for you!
Keep it simple!!
TS
You can do any style of golf swing with the proper grip
Nice Tom simple basic. Well done.
Thanks Dion - I'm glad you enjoyed it!!
TS
I really appreciate your goal of keeping things simple. I hate getting to the ball and having 7 things in my head that I'm trying to juggle.
Golf is indeed a very difficult sport, Chris, but if we can simplify the swing so as not to rely on timing and/or exceptional hand-eye coordination, then we can achieve consistently great results without having to continuously work so hard. So we put in the time and effort on the front end to build the swing, and then we can enjoy low maintenance, powerful, predictable, body-friendly ballstriking bliss for the rest of our lives!
To this end, here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Thanks! I'm glad you are enjoying my content!!
Tom
I used your swing like hogan vid and what do ya know I started hitting the center of the club face every time. Thanks🎉
That's awesome, Jerome!!
Thanks for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
Bias because being a pisano(Italian back round) and a guitarist myself, Tom simply is the BEST dude instructor on the ENTIRE web...BELLISSIMO uaglio!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LOL! _Grazie mille,_ Andy!! I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
Thanks so much for your message and support, and rock on!!
Tom
PS: By the way, here is a link to my YT guitar channel if you are interested in checking it out: www.youtube.com/@TomsRockinGuitar
Holy shit bro you're unbelievable! Golf AND guitar!
Bene e dio...love you man.
I could of used a friend like you up here Toronto,Canada(one of the world's shittiest place for weather)LOL
Good video Tom! I've been a fan of your teaching since discovering your channel early last winter. Simplistic brilliance. Living in Wisconsin, I had to wait out a long winter to put your method to the test. While undertaking a change requires repetition to unseat ingrained "muscle memory" methodology, your method is so ridiculously simple that task is easily overcome. Yes, my old swing occasionally rears it's ugly head, but I can think my way past it, and get back on track. This is your best lesson to date! You lay it all out in simple terms. Keep it up, mate!
Glad you enjoyed it, Richard!
I sincerely appreciate your comment, and I am happy to know that my channel's instruction has benefited your game to such an extent. You've obviously done an excellent job digesting the lesson content, incorporating it into your swing, and taking ownership of it!! (And yes - we all have to beat down those stubborn "ghosts of swings past" every now and then....😎)
Thanks for sharing your success, keep up the great work, and have fun out there!!
Cheers,
Tom
Month ago, My first comment to your golf instructions was in total destroying your competence in golf. Normal golfing People had to do movements they never can repeat and which bringing their game to a Desaster.
Today i have to tell you : yoz did the important first step to understand how a good golf swing works! Well done, that's a excellent video! If ypz now start learning how indifferent golfers are in real life, with long legs, short legs, deep center of bodyweight, high center on tge other side, small or large hands - than at the end you will have a perfect fundament for teaching and showing people the way for successful and simple golf! A 190cm player stands nor at the ball as a 170cm does - but he can stand relaxed and ready for body movement at the ball like tiger, dj or faldo did in tge past. And the rest is ad simple ad you declaring here in this video! Again : well done! And please continue this way!
I'm glad you enjoyed this episode, Michael!
To be clear, I do my best to convey multiple feels or thoughts throughout the swing wherever possible because I do recognize that we're all different physiologically and psychologically, and something that resonates effectively with one golfer may not necessarily work for another. However, no matter the variety of suggested feels/thoughts offered for a particular element of the swing, they are all directed at getting different golfers to achieve the same desired positions, motions, and ball striking results. This one reason is why the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school is so effective, and why so many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. The lessons and drills provide the guidelines and set the boundaries, while providing ample leeway for each individual golfer to infuse and exercise their own uniqueness. Here's a link if you would like to know more about it: saguto.golf
Thanks,
Tom
I’m French and I love the easy way you teach "the golf swing" !!! After all those years I’m playing I try to change my swing to become a "Saguto player" 😂😂😂
Just one thing: you speak too quickly for the old Frenchman I am 😂😂😂
I would love to join your lessons but I’m afraid to not understand well…
Anyway thank you for all your videos.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Robert, and I am very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
In case you are not aware, you can manually adjust the playback speed of any YT video by clicking on the settings button at the lower right side of the video player. So if I am going too fast for you in a particular video, try slowing it down to .75 speed.
Thanks again for your message and support, and keep up the great work!
Tom
PS: If you have 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 will find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you would like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
Watched this video last night, it's literally the beat video personally for me on UA-cam for keeping the swing easy!! Where do I go next from this? 🤣 is there a grip video / short game video that will link?
I'm very glad to know that this episode resonated so well with you, Dan!
Have you considered the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish. Additionally, you'll find all my short game content (putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play), advanced level courses on shot shaping and power/distance, diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more there. So many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Have fun out there!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf you know what Tom I think I will, I buy in to your philosophy of the golf swing .
For me simple and short is so ideal as I have 8484927 swing thoughts !! I'm just going through your free link fordt till the end of the month, then I'll jump on board! 💪
Let's see if we can reduce those by about 8,484,926 or so, Dan....😆
Welcome aboard - I hope you enjoy the mini-course!!
Went to the range two days ago, hit one pure 8 iron out of 70 balls. Went again today after watching this video. Literally hit every iron in my bag pure including my 2 iron. Thank you
That's awesome, Connor! And so we say, welcome to "the dark side", where the spoils of "conventional" instruction - chronic inconsistency, physical pain, and endless frustration - yield to the fruits of body-friendly enjoyment of this great game for a lifetime. 😆
By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning about the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Thanks for sharing your success and keep up the great work!!
Tom
This is what I started to do with like a half swing so it’s super simple and it still goes far with way more accuracy. Putting more of my weight on the toes to use my lower body more.
Once folks learn this swing properly they are astonished at the effortless distance it produces - all in a simple and body-friendly package!
Have fun out there!
TS
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Thanks Tom!
My pleasure, Anthony!