It Took Me Years to Learn This But When I Did - WOW! - My Ball Striking Got So Good!
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- Опубліковано 5 лис 2023
- I used to struggle with inconsistent golf ball striking because I never truly understood what created consistent contact. I would hit a lot of fat and thin shots, but rarely took a divot after the ball. Then I discovered this amazing golf swing concept and my ball striking changed forever. I never imagined it could be this simple either. Looking at my old golf swing, there was a lot of variables and moving pieces that made it inefficient. To make consistent contact with the ball, I had to make my swing efficient and eliminate variables. This came down to mastering my shoulders in the golf swing. I found that if my shoulders moved, my contact point with the ball would move. Once I understood this, great ball striking became a normal thing. This is one of the most valuable concepts for any golfer to learn - how to control your contact point. Once you learn this you can easily add power and accuracy into your swing. Do this golf tip and watch your ball striking transform into something awesome.
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I am Tom Saguto, PGA Member and founder of SagutoGolf. Thank you for visiting my channel where you can learn how to play the best golf of your life. Whether you are an expert golfer looking for a quick swing tune-up or a beginner looking to play better. I am here to help you achieve your golfing goals.
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My goal for you is to have the most fun of your life playing golf. You'll be hitting farther, straighter, and playing better golf by watching these videos. What are you waiting for, let's get started! - Спорт
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I use your swing and am hiring it well but how do you get the flight profile as I hit the ball well but very high- can you do a video on ball flight profile please?????🙏
Back when I used to read golf magazines and tried to incorporate different tips for a good swing. My scores never got better. Then I started watching Tom and my scores started going down and I started really enjoying the game. I have never seen better lessons on youtube than Tom's.
I can relate 100%
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Mark, 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 improvement and enjoyment, 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/
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I have watched a LOT of golf videos, and honestly Tom's advice has been the best. Strike is king. Between this video and the don't shift your weight video...your game WILL improve. You can add stuff from there but it all starts with consistency. Thanks again Tom!
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction.
Thanks so much for your message and support!!
Tom
I agree.
Another marvelous video by Tom Saguto. The info shared here is deep and solid. To see a pro who had this lesson grooved to perfection see “The King” Arnold Palmer. I’m pretty sure Tom has a few videos on the King and they are all excellent !
*Stack weight slightly forward at setup (& leave it there during the backswing)…
*Left arm straight at set up (& keep it straight during the swing),
*tilt lead shoulder to the ball on the back swing
*and then use the left shoulder and straight left arm to Trace this same path back to & through the ball.
A PGA pro just gave you turkeys the keys to a world class golf swing in under 6 minutes. That’s pretty classy.
-Monty H.
I appreciate the validating remarks, Monty, but let's not say that I gave them "all" of the keys. After all, I do still want them to populate my online school......😎
Indeed, the King did leave us with some great kernels of wisdom. Here's one from the SagutoGolf archives on his favorite tip: ua-cam.com/video/Jl_4vopx3xA/v-deo.html
Thanks again for all your support!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf All the keys but none of the secrets. 😄. I need to get back signed up for your online school. I really got a lot out of it before ! I’m sure there is a ton of new content. You’re a busy man ! #BeastMode
Tom, day in and day out, you are my (and my wife) ‘go to’ golf guy here. I have used and tried many of your tips over the years. Your one ‘golden’ tip I use every golf day is the 60% weight on my left leg at address / impact. This helps me with solid contact at impact.
On another subject …… imagine my surprise recently when I found you online playing a Gibson Firebird playing Allen Collins licks! Wow! Allen Collins was my cousin - small world!
Keep putting out those ‘golden’ golf tips and also continue stroking that Firebird!! JM
That's awesome, Jamie - Allen was one of my primary guitar influences!!!
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 your wife.
Thanks so much for sharing your ball striking improvement, keep up the great work, and rock on (Southern style, of course...😎)!!
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/
Started getting cocky and things fell apart as quickly as they had come together. Then I saw a second "squeeze the arms together" video that mentioned pointing the elbows into the torso. BOOM! Suddenly the backswing came so easily and it all fell back into place. It's nice watching the ball fly straight and far.
Nice job self-diagnosing and making the appropriate fix, Rick!!
Yes - one problem that can occur during or after a good round or practice session is when we say to ourselves, "Now I've got this." That's an open invitation to our old swing demons, and they never miss an opportunity to haunt. We get a little too relaxed, a little too loose. We let our guard down. One swing element starts to break down, and then the chain reaction begins.
Thanks so much for sharing your corrective action to regain the structure in your swing, and keep up the great work!!💪💪
Tom
PS: There are entire sections of my online school dedicated to diagnosing and resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues. Have you looked into it? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. 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/
Superbly illustrated and explained. Once again well done Tom and thanks for sharing the experience of great golf on UA-cam ❤
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Fred. I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will really like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
I’ve been playing golf for a long time. After watching this video yesterday I tried it for just a few minutes with my 6 Hybrid. I thought I was hitting my 6H very well before the video. Just the first few swings with my 6H were immediately 30-40 yards longer than my previous averages. Amazing.
So today we played our usual weekly round and I concentrated on the shoulder rotation and straight left arm. Everything went longer, a lot longer, and straighter.
Mind blown. It’s so easy to get complacent. I won’t anymore. Thanks so much.
I’m almost 74 years old. Hitting my 3 wood 190 yards today and dead straight. I’m so excited and amazed. And I’ve had many lessons over the years from professionals and none of them ever brought this out like you did so simply. Thank you so very much.
That's fantastic!! I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you, and I appreciate you sharing your dramatic ball striking and distance improvements.
By the way, you may be interested to know that a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion. Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built.
Have you looked into the comprehensive, sequential learning platform of the online school yet? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish. 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 if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
Thanks again for your message and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
Master the shoulders…master the swing!! Love it ❤️
Yep - That's essentially it, Bob!!
It is remarkable how much your lessons have helped my game. It's still a work in progress but the improvement is dramatic. You have given me hope and the inspiration to practice. Thank you for keeping it simple.
That's outstanding! I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you, Whitney; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
Thanks so much for your kind words and for your support in sharing your dramatic improvement, and keep up the fantastic work!! 💪💪
Tom
Excellent explanation Tom on the importance of the shoulders in the golf swing! I have always placed a heavy emphasis on the use of the shoulders in the golf swing! I feel that with the proper tilt of the shoulders, turning, and then rotating through with the rest of the body, a great golf shot is inevitable. Well Done Tom! Always look forward to your input!
I'm glad you enjoyed it, John, and yes - get those shoulders working properly and it pretty much sets the swing up for repetitive crispy success!
Thanks for your message!
TS
Le conseil de tourner les épaules , est le plus important , que j'ai appris de ma vie . A 68 ans, je n'ai plus la même souplesse que dans ma jeunesse ! Longue vie et succès à votre chaîne UA-cam ! Merci beaucoup ! ⛳🏌️
Thank you, Daniel - I am very glad to know that this shoulder lesson resonated with you!
By the way, you may be interested to know that a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion. Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built.
Have you looked into the comprehensive, sequential learning platform of the online school yet? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish. 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 if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
You don't need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing, experience great ball striking, and reclaim - or even exceed - yardages from years past. I hope you'll give the school some thought.
Tom
Of all the GREAT lessons I learn from your golf school this is my favorite because you present it in such a simple and clear way. You're the best coach. Be good.-Russ
I always appreciate your kind words and support, Russ, and I'm very to know that this shoulder lesson resonated with you!!
Tom
Thanks for another great video Tom! Once again really living the new graphics and camera angles in your new videos 📹 really helps with visualising the techniques
Thanks Jack - I appreciate the kind words regarding my instruction content and I'm glad you're continuing to enjoy the production quality!
Tom
Tom, Ive got to tell you, that since I've applied your swing fundamentals, my love for the game has returned. It is awesome to go to the course and KNOW that you will play consistently. Will still have some bad shots occasionally, as bogey golfers do. BUT NOT AS MANY!!!! Thanks again!!
That's fantastic! I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you, Berry; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!!
Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and rekindled enjoyment, 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/
Great tip as usual! Shoulders, tilt and the one I like is keeping the lead arm straight through impact is money!
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it! And yep - I'd say you've got a great recipe for KFCrispy there!!
TS
Love this video. Often I get over the ball and I have five different swing thoughts. Never sure which one I should be focusing on. This is it! Thanks again, Tom!!
Thanks Bob! And yes - this is all you really need, so once you've ingrained your feel for the motion and commit it to autopilot, you'll then be able to go out there without all the clutter of various mechanical thoughts. That's when you will truly be able to enjoy playing golf rather than trudging through a round of "golf swing".
Tom
PS: With regard to ingraining those proper feels, would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Hi Tom - thanks again for all the great content!! The transition to Stack and Tilt has been slow and steady and I am about 92% there. Hitting the ball SO much better and more consistently. I did have a 'holy s***!!' moment a couple of days ago.
I have struggled with the transition from the top of the swing to the downswing and with lagging the club. The moment was me feeling that, from the top of my swing, I was turning my sternum first with arms lagging behind and NOT my shoulders. (I had been swinging my arms along with my shoulders... because they are connected! Casting, I guess. And it was zapping power). This TINY change has created better lag and a more in-to-out path to the ball in the downswing. I've picked up a full club in distance and am hitting the nice push draw down the middle. 45 years of golf and it is FINALLY coming together. Thanks!
I'm very glad to know that this lesson clicked with you, David; excellent job figuring out your issue and successfully installing this permanent solution!!
Thanks so much for sharing your progress and keep up the fabulous work!! 💪💪
Tom
Always entertaining and great tips…and ways to visualize them.🤠👍🏻
Thanks Paul - I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and "lesson and a show" teaching style are resonating with you!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will really enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - 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 is the best swing tip EVER!
Less is more👌🏽
Great information Tom 👊🏽
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!!
Thanks for your message!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will really like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Your few tips have changed my game completely! I am 53 years old and hitting the ball better than ever. I only wish I would have found out about your technique much sooner!!! Thank you I am a 10HCP at the moment and trending towards single digit soon Thanks to you
That's fantastic!! 💪💪
I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
Thanks so much for sharing your improvement, keep up the great work, and we'll see you soon in the single digits!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am quite certain you will really enjoy and benefit from the comprehensive, structured, step-by-step learning platform in my online school. Have you enrolled yet? It will put you on the fast track towards really mastering this system and taking ownership of a consistent, powerful, low-maintenance, body-friendly swing. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews.
I'm gonna say from experience trying this a few weeks back, it is the ONE tip that works. The overt focus on pointing the lead shoulder at the ball has made all the difference in my ball striking. I also find it very interesting that none of the other tips seem to really work for me. All from THIS channel ( I unsubscribed from all other teachers, lol ). Yesterday I was out playing and I was trying to add to the shoulder point other tips that you have given. The result was slice after slice after hook after mishit after disaster. It was terrible. Then, for the last 4 holes of the round, I went back to this one tip, and all was well again. I even nuked a 5-iron further than I ever have on a par 5 18th to get on in 2. THIS is the only drill I'll use, but I'm happy to watch all of your vids!
Well, first of all that's rather awesome getting home in two on the par 5 closing hole with a 5 iron. Well done!! 💪💪
Now, I must thank you for validating this point that I routinely share..... It is very important to understand that the videos, lessons, and drills on this free channel - while fully aligned with the swing method I teach - address a variety of topics, issues, feels, and/or common flaws/fixes from one episode to the next. They are certainly not intended to be taken as a comprehensive, step-by-step, position-by-position learning platform like the structured curriculum of my online school, which I strongly recommend to anyone who truly wishes to get on the proper path towards owning this swing, as it will make for a far more efficient and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through my UA-cam content. 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 of the school, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews.
So, keep up the great work, and if you desire to take your learning - and your game - to the next level, well then I'll see you soon in the online school!! 😎
Thanks for your message and support!
Tom
I am not even sure what to say. Tom, you have helped my game more than I can quantify but I will try. Your explanations not only make sense but they are verifiable through practice, trial and error. You led me out of a quagmire of instruction and made it clear and easy. This video is excellent. I went out this afternoon and hit several shots with my PW and 8 Iron, trying to replicate the shots you were hitting in the video. Just butter and consistency (and consistency is my main objective these days). This and your video about the left arm staying straight seems to be all I need right now. However, when I work on the shoulders, the hips and arms naturally, without thought, do the right thing. Please keep it up. I would love to do a lesson or class with you one day. Thank you.
That is *OUTSTANDING,* John!!
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
Thanks so much for sharing your 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/
yes, totally brilliant. for anyone who has followed your videos, it is clear to see that this move has transformed your game.
Thanks - I appreciate your kind words and validation!!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf thanks for that tom. i have just been working on the power crunch and when i look you have just made a video on it. has to be the future with modern day equipment. when the upper left presses down, in the backswing, it extends the muscles in the left arm. and, when the upper left stays pressed down in the downswing it keeps the muscles in the arm extended. and, this really does create serious power. i can't crunch the ball with the back of my left hand like you can, i have to press my left hand against the left side of the shaft; but, it is all good.
Love this - brilliant and it works!
Thanks Charles - I'm glad to know that this lesson resonated with you and I sincerely appreciate your validating message!
Keep it KFCrispy out there!
Tom
@saguto this weekend I input your tip about having a full swing and throwing my hands out through the ball whilst keeping me left arms straight all the way through finish and I scored an 77. I have previously broken 80 a handful of times but if I keep putting in the work then I believe I will be in the 4-8 range of handicap. Your tips are generally helping me. Also seems like a wide backswing/ tilting shoulders right and full swing through the contact point has led me to hit almost every fairway with my driver that day that I played. Thank you Tom, your tips are genuinely helping me get better and get that much closer to scratch level
Also I meant to imply that tilting my shoulders back is only on my driver and maybe a little bit with my 3wood, I was hitting all bombs and hitting 16-18 fairways driving that day
That's *OUTSTANDING!!* 💪💪 I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
Thanks so much for your support in sharing your improvement, keep up the great work, and we'll see you soon in the low single digits!!
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/
Always great teaching 😊😊
I sincerely appreciate that, Scott, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
Happy New Year!
Tom
PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will really enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Wow, Tom. You video production and quality have really improved. Love the graphics overlay and the slo-mo. I think I’ve done a good job at improving my shoulder circle, but struggling with early release on the iron shots.
Thanks - I'm glad you're enjoying the production quality!
If we throw away some of our lag in the downswing through early extension, then that will certainly rob us of our full power potential. Should you sense that this may be an issue, please give some serious consideration to the LagShot clubs that I speak about and demonstrate in these videos:
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Tom
Agree, I don’t miss the mutton chops😂
Great tips but even greater and much improved video quality.. Thanks
Thanks - I appreciate that and I'm glad to know that you are enjoying the production quality!
Tom
I needed this yesterday.
Well, at least now you have it six days in advance of next weekend! 😎
@@SagutoGolf haha true
Great tips!! Whenever my mechanics slip during a round causing topping and/or pulling the ball it's due to my shoulders leaning back. Left arm straight for RH golfers is key. Also, notice that your feet are pointed out slightly that probably helps keeping your balance in the proper position. Working on this constantly will result in much improved ball striking 😉
Thanks - I'm glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you!!
The outward flaring of both feet 10-20 degrees in our setup facilitates the proper amount of body-friendly, free-flowing hip turn back and through. This is a major power move that also keeps the club traveling on the correct path. If you were to square your feet so that they were perpendicular to the target line, then your hips would be impeded from turning sufficiently in the backswing (which would then inhibit the shoulders from executing a full and effortless turn), and from releasing properly in the downswing to propel the club through the zone. Restricting this action can cause a variety of path issues and/or also place strain on the lead knee and the hip joints as the hips will "want" to move laterally and turn through into the finish but will be fighting the body in the process.
Keep up the great work!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will really like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Finally took the plunge and am going to give stack and tilt a go, I’m reading the book atm, signed up for your free course and all being well will probably join your online school…. I used to kinda do a s and t move and I’ve spent the last year trying to make it more conventional…. And my golf has 100% got worse…. Big mistake… time to put it right ….. Thanks Tom !!!!
Welcome to "the dark side", James, 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 with this fabulous S&T swing system!!
Tom
Another great video. I honestly couldn’t hit the ball until I learned Tom’s technique. I shoot 90 to 92 consistently now, which I’m happy with for a two year golfer.
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it and I appreciate you progress updates!!
Yes - that is excellent for someone who has only been playing for a couple of years; keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
Another great one!
Thanks! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
Tom
PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will really enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Brilliant Tom simple and repeatable. Following your instructional videos truly help my game. Any plans in the future coming down to Tampa or Orlando ? Would love the opportunity to meet you and attend your clinic. Thank you again for all your videos. Crispy bacon lol
I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you, Chris; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!!
I had phased out general in-person lessons (local here in SC and virtual) awhile back so I could dedicate more time to my online school. I've not yet set a date for when I will resume them and to what extent, but I do appreciate your interest. As for the online school, thousands of men and women from across the globe spanning all age ranges and talent levels are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews And for a really good starting point to get you on the proper path towards consistently crispy ball striking bliss, here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
Great Tom thank you.
Recently moved back to stack and tilt. Your videos are very informative and amusing. 😂
Welcome back to "the dark side", John, 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. 😎
And thanks - I'm glad to know that you are enjoying my "lesson and a show" teaching style!
Tom
PS: Now that you are back would you like to learn some key aspects of the S&T swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tnx a lot Tom❤
My pleasure, Jincy - I'm glad you enjoyed this episode!!
Tom
great lesson
Thanks! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
Tom
Best tuition on youtube🎉
Thanks so much, Simon - I sincerely appreciate your kind words and support!!
Tom
When I learned this my game was never the same. It is THE Holy Grail. I used to focus on hip rotation. Bad info. Now I focus on shoulder rotation. Good info.
You and me both! The shoulders are a game changer and their proper action puts the entire motion on autopilot for consistently crispy ball striking bliss!!
TS
Just played Willbrook this past weekend. One of the toughest first holes in MYR. Love the videos Tom.
It's a great track for sure - I hope y'all had a great day out there!
And thanks - I'm very glad to know that you're enjoying my content!!
Tom
Looking good, Tom. Nice wardrobe today.
LOL! Thanks - I appreciate that!
Thanks Tom, excellent video and what impress me the most is the effortless "flow" of your swing. One question; like many other golfers I have read a lot of golf magazine articles over the years and one "truth" out there is that the downswing starts from the feet up but if I try to force my hips to rotate before the arms and shoulders, inevitably the club will come over the top resulting in a huge slice. In contrast to this it seems that if I keep my hip "silent" and just let it rotate " by itself", as a natural response to the movement of the arms and shoulders, then it works much better. Would really like to hear/ see your comments on this subject. Many thanks in advance and keep up the good work.
Thanks Allan - I sincerely appreciate your kind words regarding my instruction and my swing!
With regard to your stated issue, the lateral targetward action of the hips in the downswing acts as a governor to prevent a premature over-rotation and thereby enables the player to keep his upper torso square without having to fight their body. Most amateur golfers already have plenty of the rotational component; they need to build in the lateral hip slide to suppress the early-onset spinout that causes so many to get steep and across the line. Here are a couple of lesson videos specific to this topic:
- ua-cam.com/video/dB4ItR3guGU/v-deo.html
- ua-cam.com/video/I5XYgKopTb4/v-deo.html
By the way, would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thanks for your message!
Tom
Good stuff!!
Thanks - Glad you enjoyed it!!
Tom
Nice job Tom!
Thanks Steve - I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
Tom
Shorts in November? 😎 Brilliant Tom as always. Thanks man. Playing off 7.9 now and its down to you my friend. Keep up the great work. ⛳️👍🏻
Yeah - sorry. We had one "frigid" day last week in the mid-50's but we were back into the 70's by the weekend.... 😎
That's awesome! I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!!
Thanks so much for your support in sharing your improvement and you keep up the great work as well!! 💪💪
Tom
@@SagutoGolf Thanks Tom 😎⛳️👍🏻
Spot on !
Thanks Steven - I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
Tom
Tom, great video as always. And you finally got new golf shoes.
Thanks, and yes - I knew the old ones were bothering you....... 😎
(By the way, the new shoes are the same Athalonz make and style - just a different color option.)
TS
Great video Tom. Does keeping your right elbow (for a right handed player) tucked in throughout the swing make you turn your shoulders correctly?
Thanks
I'm glad you enjoyed it, David!
The tucked trail elbow may help to "encourage" the proper shoulder action, it's not a given. While there are certainly videos on my channel that address this topic, a better option for you would be 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/
Thanks,
Tom
Wonderful advice! Doing well with the shoulders in the backswing but trouble starting and maintaining circle in the downswing. How do you control the club head in the downswing to avoid early release and keep tilt??
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it!
If we throw away some of our lag in the downswing through early extension, then that will certainly rob us of our full power potential. Should you sense that this may be an issue, please give some serious consideration to the LagShot clubs that I speak about and demonstrate in these videos:
- ua-cam.com/video/oxW_7HjzacY/v-deo.html
- ua-cam.com/video/bLWekbGl7C8/v-deo.html
- ua-cam.com/video/fZyWXE2oGyo/v-deo.html
- ua-cam.com/video/7KZ7eREvPIY/v-deo.html
I think the Lag Shot clubs are awesome training aids for resolving a host of downswing sins, particularly because you can hit balls with them and receive instant feedback. Simply incorporate the LagShot into your practice routine and it will greatly assist you in grooving the proper motions and downswing path. You can get 15% off Lag Shot using this link: www.lagshotgolf.com/sagutogolf
Tom
Arnold Palmers favourite tip - lead shoulder down and pointing at the ball at top of the backswing.
YES!! There's actually a video on that in my channel's archives: ua-cam.com/video/Jl_4vopx3xA/v-deo.html
Left shoulder down on the back swing. Right shoulder down on the down swing.
Thanks!
Thank you so much, Brent - I sincerely appreciate your support and I am very glad to know that you are enjoying my channel's content!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will really like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
The King has spoken!!! 👑
Yes, James - this was indeed Arnold Palmer's favorite tip!!
Tom
Thanks a lot Tom! Do you push from the lead side or pull from the right side (for RH Golfer)?
My pleasure - I'm glad you enjoyed it!
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. So, sometimes it's the lead arm, sometimes it's the trail arm, other times it's both arms, and even others it's no arms and just shoulders or chest or hips... 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. 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
Hi Tom, as a chronic caster, I think shoulder circle could maybe help my casting as well.🤔
Instead of “letting the hands fall” to start the downswing, get to the top, start your shoulder circle (maintaining your arm structure), which lowers your hands. Thoughts? Thanks for all the entertaining instruction😂
This should certainly help in your efforts to eliminate that early extension, Greg.
As for how to initiate the downswing, that is a loaded question because it is so dependent on individual tendencies that I cannot give a generalized answer. 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 results. This is why I routinely recommend the online school - saguto.golf - to anyone who truly wishes to experience the joys of consistent, powerful, body-friendly ball striking bliss. The sequential 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.
Would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thanks for your message - I'm very glad to know that you are enjoying my content!!
Tom
Great vid, Tom.
Thanks Tom - I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
Tom
Yet another great lesson! Can you do one (sorry if you have already and I've somehow missed it) showing leg positioning and how they act through the swing? At the range today I filmed myself and noticed that I tend to stretch out my right leg too much and looks like I end up with 100% weight on the left foot making it impossible to turn my hips in time - causing my swing to scoop and come over the top. I'm 6"4' and I feel like I have too much bend in my knees when starting the swing...
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it!!
The lead knee flexes as the trail knee straightens during the backswing, both in their outwardly flared orientation that we preset at address. The flexing/straightening occurs gradually and in response to the increasing forward weight load and the centered tilting, turning, and extending components of the motion. *_They are not contrived actions unto themselves._* We're simply allowing them to be reactive, thereby freeing up the hips and shoulders to execute an unrestricted turn. There's no "weight shift"; instead, it's just a gradually increasing load onto the lead side. And the result is a centered, low-maintenance, body-friendly, consistent, and tremendously powerful swing.
While there are certainly videos on my channel that address this topic, a better option for you would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom
@@SagutoGolf I love you.
Been struggling lately on my game wish o could get a lesson from you Tom cause idk what I’m doing wrong
I appreciate your interest! I had phased out private lessons (both in-person and virtual) awhile back so I could dedicate more time to my online school. I've not yet set a date for when I will resume them and to what extent, but please feel free to check back periodically.
As for the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of the online school, that is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish. Additionally, you'll have access to all my short game content (putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play), advanced level material, diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe spanning all age ranges and talent levels are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
And for a really good starting point to get you on the proper path towards consistently crispy ball striking bliss, here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Let's get you out of that abyss and into the wonderful world of consistent ball striking bliss!!
Tom
Really great tips that I'll put into my swing, and I really appreciate that is this is the first one of your videos where you haven't walked up and stuck your face in the camera.
Actually, Phil, there are plenty of videos where I've socially distanced myself from the lens..... 😎
Listen - I do understand that my "lesson and a show" delivery style on this free channel is not necessarily for everyone, but I am who I am and I'm not going to try to mask my personality and thereby come across as "fake" or "stiff". However, for those who see the benefits of the swing method I teach but wish to cut through my antics and get straight to the "meat", I do offer the SagutoGolf online school, a comprehensive, sequential learning platform for the full swing and much more. That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish. Additionally, you'll have access to all my short game content (putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play), advanced level material, diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many 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 if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed this video.
Tom
Hey, you spend a lot of time talking about Ben Hogan's right elbow in the swing, how about the right leg/foot position of Hogan and Bobby Jones while driving? The right foot is a half a foot back at address. Pleaee Explain? Love your videos. You have really help my game.
Hi Darryl,
I'm very glad to know that my instruction is helping you!
I have done several videos on what I refer to as "Hogan's Magic Elbow", and based on unsolicited feedback that lesson series has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking. Here is the original episode: ua-cam.com/video/iL9WmQ7KsmE/v-deo.html And here is a more recent version: ua-cam.com/video/GQI6SoL1AUg/v-deo.html
As for the stance, I believe you are referring to the diagram in the Five Lessons book where Mr. Hogan shows the gradual migration of his trail foot position for the various clubs from a narrow and somewhat "open" stance for the short irons to a wider "closed" stance for the driver? If so, then what we prescribe is consistent with the progressive widening as you move from short to long, but unless we're trying to hit some type of specialty shot we prefer - but do not mandate to take account for individual idiosyncrasies - that the foot line remains parallel to the target line throughout the bag.
By the way, would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thanks for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!
Tom
Hey Tom great video as usual. I have tried a lot but for some reason my lead arm I can’t keep it straight it ends up bending a little bit… can I still be a decent striker with that physical limitation in my swing
I'm glad you enjoyed it, Anish!
A little bit of bend is okay. More than that can lead to consistency issues and power leaks. The key here is get to - but not go beyond - your body's natural stopping point in the backswing where the tilting, turning, and extending motions are complete, the lead arm has crossed the chest 45 degrees, and the wrists are properly set (preferably with a flat or slightly bowed lead wrist). This is the point where if we were to try to go any further any or all of the following will occur:
1) the lead arm will bend and/or lift
2) the wrists will break down
3) the lead knee will kick inward towards the trail side
4) the lead shoulder will level out and lose its orientation towards the ball
5) weight will shift into the trail side and bring the low point back with it, resulting in inconsistent contact and unpredictable ball flight.
6) you'll "chicken wing" and/or flip through impact
7) pain, discomfort, and/or possible injury
We don't need to try to get to "parallel" with this swing, and fighting your body in an attempt to do so will result in some combination of the above issues. If you execute the swing properly you will have created width and plenty of distance for that club to travel by taking it in deep, and that will enable you to harness the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum".
Tom
Another great drill video tips
In the last year I went from playing in the mid 80s to losing all senses and struggling to break 100...then being rescued by a clip a friend sent me-an instructional piece by a teenage girl. Her key advice was hanging on to the hinge/L as long as possible, staying balanced and centered, keeping the back elbow tight to the body and rotating around your spine. Today it's a mediocre day of play if I score over 80.
Well done, and congratulations on your dramatic improvement! 💪💪
Thanks for sharing!
Tom
Hey Tom, I have adopted this same shoulder move this season with very good results. Still battling too quick of a start from the top which flattens my shoulder turn through the ball. I always check my clubface after a poor shot to look for a clue as to why. Last time out the course was a little damp, I pushed a shot right and looked at the clubface. It was very obvious that the club was toe down at impact by the "splash" dirt line on the iron. Not sure if my grip was a little lazy or it was something else. Any thoughts?
There's a high likelihood that you have some early extension and/or your downswing path is a bit steep. That being the case, I suggest giving some serious consideration to the LagShot clubs that I speak about and demonstrate in these videos:
- ua-cam.com/video/oxW_7HjzacY/v-deo.html
- ua-cam.com/video/bLWekbGl7C8/v-deo.html
- ua-cam.com/video/fZyWXE2oGyo/v-deo.html
- ua-cam.com/video/7KZ7eREvPIY/v-deo.html
I think the Lag Shot clubs are awesome training aids for resolving a host of downswing sins, particularly because you can hit balls with them and receive instant feedback. Simply incorporate the LagShot into your practice routine and it will greatly assist you in grooving the proper motions and downswing path. You can get 15% off Lag Shot using this link: www.lagshotgolf.com/sagutogolf
Tom
Hey Tom, would you agree that this would be an excellent video to send to people to get the basics of your teachings? Or is there another video you recommend?
Hey Bob,
I would recommend my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way for them to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to my instruction style.
Thanks!
Tom
Nice and simple easy ❤ Stack and tilt rocks!
Indeed it does, Darren, and I appreciate your support and validation!!
Keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
@@SagutoGolf Thanks Tom you also 🏌️♀️✨💪
As usual excellent lesson it knocked 10 strokes off my score
Fantastic! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: 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/
Hey tom, ive really been finding my feet with stack and tilt recently - do you have any videos of sloping lies and how to play them with keeping the weight forward? I find i tend to fat uphill lies and thin downhill lies
Grab about 2 dollars worth of dimes and put them in your right pocket for downhill lies, and left pocket for up hill lies...assuming you are a right hander.....😂😂😂
Hopefully Tom will give you better advice than me....he's the YT star
@dartmonkeop3235 - I'm very glad to know that my instruction content for this fantastic S&T swing system and my teaching style are resonating with you!!
The short answer with regard to uphill and downhill lies is to 1) Match your shoulders to the angle of the slope, 2) Widen your stance a bit for stability, 3) Understand that an uphill slope is going to add loft whereas a downhill slope will reduce loft and produce more runout, so adjust your club selection accordingly, 4) Make a practice swing next to the ball to determine your swing's low point on that particular slope, and then address the ball so that the low point is just ahead of it, and 5) Do your best to keep your center intact as you swing since any swaying will shift your low point and cause inconsistent results.
In other words, @manbearpig7359 is not far off with his advice..... 😎
Keep up the great work!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will really like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Tom the GOAT
Thanks! I appreciate your support and I'm glad to know that you are enjoying my content!!
Tom
You are the best
Thanks Thomas - I sincerely appreciate your kind words and support!!
Tom
Hell yeah.
yes! the axis around which the swing revolves is
like the hub in a wheel ,it has to remain true ! or..
your rim looks like a clowns circus bike😂👍thanks tom.
YES!! It's the key to consistently crispy impact, predictable ball flight, and power.
Thanks - I'm glad to know that this lesson resonated with you!!
Tom
Question in a golf swing how much does your arms have to do with the swing it’s self? I have good back swings but I feel like I throw my arms to it. I’ll try this focus on shoulders only and see what changes!
Hi Ezio,
If we pre-establish the connections properly in the setup and have a foundational base that facilitates a full centered turn without restriction, then once we've ingrained the correct actions through sequential drilling and repetition we can entrust the motion to the big muscles and allow the arms, wrists, hands, and club to simply go along for the ride and respond accordingly as if on autopilot. The power accumulators - including the proper arm, wrist, and hand action - will then naturally load and fire with no contrived manipulations or precise timing necessary, thereby returning the face to the position pre-established at address. It's called "giving up control to gain control", and it's the formula for consistently blissful ball striking and seemingly effortless power. Here are a few lessons on this topic:
- ua-cam.com/video/1FLm67Fn81M/v-deo.html
- ua-cam.com/video/RfH96tUn6ls/v-deo.html
- ua-cam.com/video/Gm_RtSHbH8c/v-deo.html
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. 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.
Would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom
Good stuff- Could you do some videos of you hitting some balls from behind with a ball tracer and also like a 9 hole Saguto playing golf video would be fun
I'm glad to know that you're enjoying my content!
Here is a 9-Hole Course Vlog from a couple of years ago: ua-cam.com/video/YLVhf0VdWSw/v-deo.html And towards the end of this episode some shot tracer practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: ua-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/v-deo.html
By the way, have you worked through my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker" yet? go.saguto.golf/ This is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this swing system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom
@@SagutoGolf thanks 😊
Can’t understand why this swing seems to work so well. Arms and wrists and club straight as a broomstick. Feels a bit stiff and the backswing is really short, but distance and consistency is way better than my old relaxed, longer, wristy swing. Power is obviously not guaranteed by using more levers. Strange.
Actually, this body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance swing system is rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology, and it is modeled on empirical observations of the game's most prolific ball strikers. That's why it works so well! 😎Watch any Tour event on TV and you'll see a significant number of players executing these motions, a fact corroborated by just how many of them have a very centered swing with the lead knee flexing and the trail leg straightening during the backswing, their lead arms on or very close to their tilted shoulder planes, and their hands deep behind their trail shoulder at the top.
As for those "levers", we refer to them as "power accumulators", and we harness all of them correctly and fully without any leakage. As for the "short" backswing.... The key here is get to - but not go beyond - your body's natural stopping point in the backswing where the tilting, turning, and extending motions are complete, the lead arm has crossed the chest 45 degrees, and the wrists are properly set (preferably with a flat or slightly bowed lead wrist). This is the point where if we were to try to go any further any or all of the following will occur:
1) the lead arm will bend and/or lift
2) the wrists will break down
3) the lead knee will kick inward towards the trail side
4) the lead shoulder will level out and lose its orientation towards the ball
5) weight will shift into the trail side and bring the low point back with it, resulting in inconsistent contact and unpredictable ball flight.
6) you'll "chicken wing" and/or flip through impact
7) pain, discomfort, and/or possible injury
We don't need to try to get to "parallel" with this swing, and fighting your body in an attempt to do so will result in some combination of the above issues. If you execute this swing properly you will have created width and plenty of distance for that club to travel by taking it in deep, and that will enable you to harness the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum".
So, don't question your results. Just relish in the KFCrispy ball striking bliss and enjoy the best golf of your life from now on! 💪💪
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/
Hi Tom, are you physically trying to push your shoulder down to the ball or is the idea just to point the shoulder at the ball? I ask because a few times I have tried to push my shoulder down to the ball I’ve had a twinge in my back
This is a very body-friendly motion that does not involve any straining or forceful "pushing". While there are certainly videos on my channel that address this topic, a better option for you would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this swing system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thanks,
Tom
@@SagutoGolf just signed up so will take a look
Hi Tom. Do we keep lead arm straight with driver also?
Absolutely, Andrew - regardless of the club, the lead arm represents the radius of our swing circle/arc and needs to be preserved. Just remember - straight but not stiff or tense.
It is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: ua-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/v-deo.html
Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ This will provide a nice foundational understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag. It will also give your a feel for the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom
@@SagutoGolf thank you Tom
I was watching a sean foley video the other day and he was preaching the importance of width in the backswing and an upper body sway over the right leg.
I suppose different strokes for different folks...
The need for a *_weight shift_* in the golf swing is one of the greatest fallacies ever taught, and it has led many an amateur golfer into the vast abyss of chronic inconsistency and frustration. 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. In the swing I teach we start with our weight forward (generally 55/45 for the short and mid irons, 60/40 for the longer clubs), gradually add more forward weight load into the transition (70/30), 80/20 halfway down, 90/10 impact, and 95/5 finish. There's no "weight shift"; instead, it's just a gradually increasing load onto the lead side. And the result is a centered, low-maintenance, body-friendly, consistent, and tremendously powerful motion.
This swing system is rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology, and it is modeled on empirical observations of the game's most prolific ball strikers. As such it does not discriminate by age or ability - from kids to seniors and everyone in between, inclusive of the best players in the world. Watch any Tour event on TV and you'll see a significant number of players executing these motions, a fact corroborated by just how many of them have a very centered swing with the lead knee flexing and the trail leg straightening during the backswing, their lead arms on or very close to their tilted shoulder planes, and their hands deep behind their trail shoulder at the top.
Anyway, whatever works for you is fine by me, as long as it doesn't cause any pain - physically or mentally.... 😎
Happy New Year!
Tom
Never thought i would hear a spaceballs movie quote while watching golf tips . Lol
LOL! I never thought it either, James. One just doesn't know what might come out of my unscripted mouth.....😆😆
Tom
Hey I was wondering do you ever do in person lessons and if so how does one get in contact with you?
I appreciate your interest, Gregory! I had phased out private lessons (both in-person and virtual) awhile back so I could dedicate more time to my online school. I've not yet set a date for when I will resume them and to what extent, but please feel free to check back periodically.
As for the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of the online school, that is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish. Additionally, you'll have access to all my short game content (putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play), advanced level material, diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe spanning all age ranges and talent levels are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
And for a really good starting point to get you on the proper path towards consistently crispy ball striking bliss, here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Thanks!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf Thanks Tom
Does this work for all clubs including hybrids and woods?
Yes - Yes - this swing key also applies to the hybrids and woods (including the driver). In fact, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: ua-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/v-deo.html
Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ This will provide a nice foundational understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag.
Tom
how lucky thee,
live southernly,
where sun is warm year round.
up here it's cold,
only the bold,
swing clubs 'pon frozen ground.!
Though the ball doth travel nice,
'Cross yellow-staked hazards of solid ice.
Thus one happily avoids the price,
Of stroke, distance, and playing partner's bad advice.
Anyway, 'twas a lovely prose
In honor of those,
Whose balls hath surely froze,
Figuratively and literally, I suppose.... 😎
I am not computrt whize. I can get to library but cant figure out how to get to lessons . any help on easy way? W.L.
Please email my team at support@noodle.shop. They are very responsive and ought to be able to help you through your issue.
Thanks!
Tom
For those who've tried Toms methods.... I can totally see how the strike improves in terms of consistency... But would you say that you sacrifice a bit of power?
If you are just transitioning to this swing system, then I wouldn't be so concerned about distance at this juncture. Typically, once this swing is running properly on autopilot golfers experience significant increases in length. You are relatively early in the process and likely still ingraining your "feels" and thinking mechanical thoughts. When you develop sufficient confidence in the motion that you are comfortable "giving up control", you'll be able to just trust it and let it fly. At that point you'll have made that giant leap from playing "golf swing" to playing target-focused golf, and by then you should be seeing your yardages increase through the bag.
Beyond that, it is important to understand that the videos, lessons, and drills on this free channel - while fully aligned with the swing method I teach - address a variety of topics, issues, feels, and/or common flaws/fixes from one episode to the next. They are certainly not intended to be taken as a comprehensive, step-by-step, position-by-position learning platform like the structured curriculum of my online school, which I strongly recommend to anyone who truly wishes to get on the proper path towards owning this swing, as it will make for a far more efficient and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through my UA-cam content. 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 of the school, 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/
Finally, here are my stock yardages (carry):
P - 146
9i - 158
8i - 174
7i - 186
6i - 198
5i - 210
4i - 225
3W - 260
Dr - 290
TS
@@SagutoGolf thanks Tom.... I think this would suit my game. I'm off 14 but go up and down so looking for consistency 👍
itz simple, for a righty- left shoulder to the ball on take away and on hit , right shoulder under the path of the left on take away....that thought has worker for me...plus when the left arm starts breaking down, that is a far as you can go that day or swing..... hit'em good...:-)
Thanks for sharing your swing feels, Bill!
What the shoulders do is very much determined by how the spine turns. I feel I need to rotate my core, stomach out away from target to get to such a tilted spine position.
The dynamic tilting, turning, and extending actions of the spine support the proper shoulder action without any need for shifting away from the target. To get a feel for the coordinating of these elements we can reverse engineer it as follows: Without a club in your hands rest the top of your forehead against a wall to keep it in place and assume your setup posture. Without allowing your head to move execute the targetward side tilting motion and watch what happens. Magically your lead shoulder has turned downward, and your spine has extended!!
While there are certainly videos on my channel that address this topic, a better option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom
one day im going to buy an in person lesson from you just to shake your hand. you dont even have to teach me anything lol
LOL!! I appreciate that!!
But how about more of a mutually beneficial arrangement - a "virtual handshake" if you will? 😎 If you've not already joined, for less than the cost of a one-hour lesson I'd love to see you among the thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives as members of the online school. saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thanks again!
Tom
@@SagutoGolfdeal!
How do you transition weight without moving your body or “circle”?
The need for a weight shift in the golf swing is one of the greatest fallacies ever taught, and it has led many an amateur golfer into the vast abyss of chronic inconsistency and frustration. 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. In the swing I teach we start with our weight forward (generally 55/45 for the short and mid irons, 60/40 for the longer clubs), gradually add more forward weight load into the transition (70/30), 80/20 halfway down, 90/10 impact, and 95/5 finish. There's no "weight shift"; instead, it's just a gradually increasing load onto the lead side. And the result is a centered, low-maintenance, body-friendly, consistent, and tremendously powerful motion.
Here is a recent video on this topic: ua-cam.com/video/5PvR1XRVcGI/v-deo.html
And here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Tom
this is such an important key…. shoulder at the ball…. shoulder at the ball. ,,,,, it corrects so many other potential problems . …. and it's dead simple
Yes it is!! (important and simple)
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Tom
How come the past 2 days ive been shanking and topping but i feel on grass i pure every shot but on the range matt this isnt the case?
Well, golf is played on grass, so better that as opposed to the opposite... 😎
Your shanks can be the result of a variety of actions: 1) You may be too steep on the downswing and thereby exposing the hosel to the ball; 2) Conversely, your downswing path may be too in to out; 3) You may be rolling the face open during the backswing; 4) Your wrists may not be hinging properly; 5) You are setting up with the ball positioned at the heel of the club; 6) More...
What I'm getting at is that there are a number of potential causes, and without actually seeing your swing it's impossible for me to identify the culprit behind those hosel rockets. There are entire sections 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. 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.
While there are certainly videos on my channel that address this topic, a better option for you would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom
Great lessons instant results as much as it can be golf.huge percentage of older generation swung like this , I hate the term stack and tilt it’s such a derogatory term issued by the “modern” era of coaching.
I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you, Gerard. Regardless of what you want to call it - and I generally just call it a golf swing - this powerful, low-maintenance, body-friendly system is designed to provide a lifetime of blissful ball striking up to and including at the game's most elite levels. Thanks so much for your support in sharing your success with it 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/
Love your videos... but common man don't misquote the cinematic masterpiece that is Spaceballs. The password is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5!
This is uncommon man, David, and I'm trying to get your swing up to Ludicrous Speed!! 😎
Best real golf instruction for 99% of golfers. Don't waste your time trying to look like tiger woods. Hitting the ball consistently and flush is all that matters.
I'm glad to know that we're getting close, Desmond. I'm still striving for 100%; the remaining 1% just needs to open their minds to the truth..... 😎
Nice to hear from you, and thanks for your message and support!!
Tom
If you run a line along your shoulder line at the top of the swing you will see that it points beyond the ball by at least 2-3 feet. You do not want to point your shoulder at the ball at the top of your back swing.
It's a "feel" that goes a long way towards helping us maintain our relationship with the ball - which is absolutely critical for consistently crispy ball striking. Even Arnold Palmer - who said this was his favorite tip - had his shoulder line pointing beyond the ball while "feeling" that his left shoulder was at the ball.
I must have been influenced by you repeatedly saying to “point your shoulder down at the ball”. I guess everything can be misinterpreted if you hear it enough times.
Understood! I regularly preach on the difference between "feel vs. real", but oftentimes an exaggerated feel is our best appeal to seal the deal!...😆
I'm done practicing forever!
Just think SHOULDERS!
It's really all you need! Now go out there, enjoy the scenery, and let the shoulders do all the work!
Great video. On a side note, is this guy mixed with Japanese?
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Keeping that lead arm straight is the hardest thing for me
The key here is get to - but not go beyond - your body's natural stopping point in the backswing where the tilting, turning, and extending motions are complete, the lead arm has crossed the chest 45 degrees, and the wrists are properly set (preferably with a flat or slightly bowed lead wrist). This is the point where if we were to try to go any further any or all of the following will occur:
1) the lead arm will bend and/or lift
2) the wrists will break down
3) the lead knee will kick inward towards the trail side
4) the lead shoulder will level out and lose its orientation towards the ball
5) weight will shift into the trail side and bring the low point back with it, resulting in inconsistent contact and unpredictable ball flight.
6) you'll "chicken wing" and/or flip through impact
7) pain, discomfort, and/or possible injury
We don't need to try to get to "parallel" with this swing, and fighting your body in an attempt to do so will result in some combination of the above issues. If you execute this swing properly you will have created width and plenty of distance for that club to travel by taking it in deep, and that will enable you to harness the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum".
Would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom
I really like your video Tom. However, your lead shoulder is not pointing at the ball, it's pointing a couple of feet away/above from the ball.
It's a "feel", Neil. And we need that feel to retain our relationship with the ball and the ground. Consider that Arnold Palmer's favorite tip was to point his left (lead) shoulder at the ball, but even The King's shoulder plane pointed outside the ball. Our human physiology is such that to actually execute that verbatim would likely have us too steep.
Tom
Is anyone else topping shots with this method? Maybe 4-5 tops a round? Tops are going straight so I am getting away with it but it is troubling
Hi Luke,
When you say you are "topping shots with this method", it gives the impression that you have properly learned it in a structured manner and are executing it correctly. Is that truly the case?
It is important to understand that the videos, lessons, and drills on this free channel - while fully aligned with the swing method I teach - address a variety of topics, issues, feels, and/or common flaws/fixes from one episode to the next. They are certainly not intended to be taken as a comprehensive, step-by-step, position-by-position learning platform like the structured curriculum of my online school, which I strongly recommend to anyone who truly wishes to get on the proper path towards owning this swing, as it will make for a far more efficient and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through my UA-cam content.
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/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thanks,
Tom
Hard as I try cannot keep left arm straight during back swing.
Hi Ken,
A slight amount of bend is acceptable, but more than that can cause consistency issues and power leaks. The key here is get to - but not go beyond - your body's natural stopping point in the backswing where the tilting, turning, and extending motions are complete, the lead arm has crossed the chest 45 degrees, and the wrists are properly set (preferably with a flat or slightly bowed lead wrist). This is the point where if we were to try to go any further any or all of the following will occur:
1) the lead arm will bend and/or lift
2) the wrists will break down
3) the lead knee will kick inward towards the trail side
4) the lead shoulder will level out and lose its orientation towards the ball
5) weight will shift into the trail side and bring the low point back with it, resulting in inconsistent contact and unpredictable ball flight.
6) you'll "chicken wing" and/or flip through impact
7) pain, discomfort, and/or possible injury
We don't need to try to get to "parallel" with this swing, and fighting your body in an attempt to do so will result in some combination of the above issues. If you execute this swing properly you will have created width and plenty of distance for that club to travel by taking it in deep, and that will enable you to harness the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum". It all begins with a proper setup. For example, weight forward 55/45 (up to 60/40 with the longer clubs), both feet flared out approximately 20 degrees with the knees similarly angled outward, arms hanging naturally from the shoulders (except for the driver, for which we push them out an inch or so to encourage more of the around-the-body motion needed for that lengthy shaft), and hands even with the inside of the lead thigh are prescribed setup features of the swing system I teach. This orientation provides for an unrestricted 45 degrees of tilted hip turn, at which point we only need to add another 45 degrees of shoulder turn for a full 90 degrees. The result is a centered, stress-free, flowing motion back and through, and a very body-friendly, consistent, powerful swing.
Would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom