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where’s the video you posted where you’re using the pure swing device. that goes over your your hand to get the proper trail hand position? i’ve been doing your golf school online. def love the crispy shots i get. totally different and much more simple. seen my local golf pro last year. waste of money. anyways can i get the video where you use it plz. i cant seem to find it.
I am self taught golfer of 67 years and my evolution ended with a golf swing very similar to yours. It got there with a personal philosophy that is similarly aligned with yours that is (KISS) Keep It Simple Stupid. You have actually given me slight refinements to even simplify it more.
Thanks for sharing that, Chris. I'm glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you, and I appreciate your validating remarks regarding this swing method!
By the way, I would be remiss if I didn't mention that a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion. Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built.
Have you looked into the comprehensive, sequential learning platform of the online school yet? That's where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with 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 accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
As you have surely discovered, one does not need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing, experience great ball striking, and reclaim - or even exceed - yardages from years past. I hope you'll give the school some thought.
Thanks again for your message and keep up the great work!
Tom
Hey Tom, I have been a PGA Professional for 34 years. Everything you say is what I teach. I have said for years that if you turn your shoulders, the hips will turn, because its physically impossible to turn your shoulders without your hips turning. You seem to teach like I do, which is that your body will react as it should if you just turn your shoulders back and through. Thanks for the validation!!
And thank _YOU_ for _YOUR_ professional validation, Tim!!
As you well know, many misguided teachings of widely accepted "conventional" instruction - such as taking the club straight back, turning the shoulders level while independently lifting the club, shifting into and torquing against a firm trail side, firing the hips, actively hinging the wrists, 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). Let's continue to clear these up, put an end to the madness, and get as many folks as we can on the path towards the level of contagious ball striking bliss that has them continuously yearning for more. From my perspective that is how we can be most effective in carrying out the PGA's charge to "grow the game".
Thanks again and keep up the great work preaching the truths of a consistent, body-friendly, powerful swing!!
Tom
You are so right about how the golf swing can totally destroy your back. For the last several years my back had been getting worse and worse. But I started doing the swing your way in August of 2023 and my back (and my game, and my general mobility) has been sooooo much better since. I deeply appreciate your work Tom, thank you.
I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you, Michel; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. 💪💪
Thanks so much for validating the body-friendly and consistency features of this swing system with your own personal experience, and keep up the fantastic work!!
Tom
Hi Michel .I am an 80 year old Spinal Consultant still working . Young Tom is unique after countless so called Golf lessons in Scotland the home of golf . I came across Young Tom - Hallelujah - at last logical practical excellent demonstrations .and perfect anatomical sense .Young Toms teaching shows in practical demonstrations how the body's shoulders - arms - hips -legs -feet all Require to work together . Not fighting each other and guaranteed injuries ((( my swing was like an octopus legs and arms every where LOL ))) . If Tiger only had instruction from Young Tom I am sure Tiger would still be a Healthy amazing golfer . thee was no way his body could have handled the stresses. There is a teaching school in Scotland near me .that shall remain unidentified . they video you and use Tiger as template for your swing diagnosis . they are really nice folks .but I have mentioned any one trying to emulate Tigers swing a certainty they will be Injured . Global Golfers the only teaching academy you want to learn from. how to swing and avoid needless injuries .is Young Toms Saguto Golf . being 80 I may not make the Ryder Cup LOL but thanks to Young Tom I have never hit a Fat or Thin shot again ❤
This guy is the best instructor. He made things so simple
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and simplified teaching style are resonating with you!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will really enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
The only thing I know about my hips: if I ever THINK about them, my swing stinks
Yeah, my hips don’t lie.
That's one of the key takeaways from this lesson, Justin. When properly deployed in sequence our hips play a role in preserving our downswing path and they can certainly provide a power boost. When their action is contrived or manufactured, all bets are off.
TS
If I think about my intent more than anything else...no matter at what time of the swing I hit the ball better. Micromanaging the swing takes everything that would happen naturally and completely destroys it.
100% right … and they start to ache from overuse
There are so many internet catchphrases and things everyone says is the biggest secret to golf that it leads to overload for the average person.
I totally agree Tom.
I have 3 degenerative disks in my lower back since my mid 20s and am now in my upper 60s. I now have more restrictions on my left side (side bends). The swing of Will and Natalie would absolutely jam my lower back, left hip, and SI joint. As well as cause indirect muscle aches (more like pain) in the hip flexors, groin muscles, and eventually pain all around the outside of the left knee.
Stack and Tilt is so much easier on all these body parts. Although I had to be careful when starting the learning process S&T because the old swing would creep in and / or I would do the movements too fast and uncontrolled.
Absolutely love this channel! Keep up the great work!
I sincerely appreciate your sharing your personal experience with this fantastic and proven body-friendly Stack and Tilt swing system, Don!!
By the way, I would be remiss if I didn't mention that a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. Are you among them yet?? If not, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more.
Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
As you have learned, one does not need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing, experience great ball striking, and reclaim - or even exceed - yardages from years past. I hope you'll give the school some thought and really get yourself dialed in.
Thanks again for your kind and validating remarks, and keep up the great work!
Tom
Tom, I have been a student for about a year now and your instruction has literally transformed my game! I had zero confidence in my swing with way too many thoughts going through my head, but your simple approach allows me to play golf without having "paraylsis by analysis". My contact has greatly improved, I am hitting the ball farther than I ever have in my life, and I have no more back pain (I just turned 60)! By the way, I'm an avid guitar player and Skynyrd fan, love your Firebird!
That's awesome, Greg!! 💪💪 I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
Thanks so much for sharing your dramatic improvement and validating the body-friendly features of this fantastic swing system, keep up the great work, and rock on (Southern style, of course...)!!
Tom
By the way, here is a link to my YT guitar channel if you are interested in checking it out: www.youtube.com/@TomsRockinGuitar You may just find a little bit of Skynyrd on there.... 😎
I have watched a dozen of your swings in slo mo...Your hips ALWAYS lead in downswing....no exceptions. You are such a gifted teacher so would love to hear your feedback. They are not turning "later" as they begin to "fire" as you cpmplete backswing.
Agreed. See same thing and also see good side bend. Not as extreme as Zalatoris but it’s there. Unlike me who stands up with square hips at impact. I still need the instruction on “firing hips” to get where Saguto is.
Come to believe there is no turn in the swing
Exactly.
Before any downswing his hips bump towards the target (same with every tour pro and high quality golfer)
Yet in their videos like always talk like they ain't doing this.
Like bruh, we have eyes. We can see it happening
Hi Mark,
That is a good and valid observation, but it is all a matter of *_how_* my hips are working. The lateral targetward action of the hips acts as a governor to prevent a premature over-rotation and thereby enables the player to keep their upper torso square and their swing center intact without having to fight their body. It's also a very powerful move that you will notice with every great ball striker. (Cue up a face-on video of any Tour player, put your finger, mouse pointer, or some other reference tool on their lead hip at address, and then observe the extent to which the hips move laterally past your pointer in the downswing while the head - and thus the swing center - remains in place.) 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, or they get stuck, early extend, flip, etc. Here are some lesson videos specific to this topic:
- ua-cam.com/video/Us6jSgMvJmM/v-deo.html
- ua-cam.com/video/dB4ItR3guGU/v-deo.html
- ua-cam.com/video/I5XYgKopTb4/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
I think the point he's making in the video is that yes this happens but it subconscious in the swing motion. like all the rotation you would do when throwing a baseball, if you overthink one part of it you'll miss the forest for the trees.
Congratulations on 300,000 subscribers! Appreciate your videos. Justin
Thanks for taking notice, Justin, and I sincerely appreciate your support!!
Tom
Hahaha
Perfect timing... seeing how any time is perfect timing, this one is just that, perfect. TY and gonna be diving in on this one.
Best!!
And that's the beauty of this system - no precise timing or superhuman athleticism required, and even at that it is still embraced by many of the best in the world because of its repeatability, power, and body-friendliness.
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
Tom, I love your analogy. Free Birds solo is at the end. Been working on my swing and improving my balance.I just shot my lowest score at a small 9 hole course near by with a 3 over. Keep rocking Free Bird. I also like Allens solo on The Needle and the Spoon!!!
That's awesome, Danny - nicely played!!
I'm a big fan of Allen's work. Even when he's not playing a lead he is laying down some cool grooves on the rhythm track. (By the way, based on your music tastes you may be interested in checking out my YT guitar channel: www.youtube.com/@TomsRockinGuitar )
Thanks for sharing your golf swing progress and keep up the great work!
Tom
Played 18 at the local nine hole par 3 yesterday. Front nine my "old" swing and the back nine Tom's "chunk proof machine". Front I was +11 with zero greens hit. Back I was +2 with five greens hit. Night and day. No internal swing thoughts, it's all in the setup and address then once its "set" I just swing and it happens.. darts. Crispy mashed potatoes as Tom says. Wicked.
Wow - that's quite the revealing "live taste test", right?.... 😎
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 validating this swing system with your crispy dart throwing experience and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: If you've not already done so, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
@@SagutoGolf Before this weekend I had never considered it but I think next month I will join as I should have some time to practice with the weather getting nicer here. I simply can’t deny the effectiveness of the lessons that resonated with me so far.
Appreciate the time you put into helping us weekend warriors!
Thanks Tom, you make me laugh as well as instructing me! Love your straight forward explanation. I’m following this easy idea however my shots are almost all going left unless I drop my right shoulder on the down swing and keep facing back a little before the release - the shots go straight and it keeps my head in position nicely. Thanks again, you’ve made another follower very happy! From Oz 🤩
I appreciate your kind words and support, Jane, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and "lesson and a show" teaching style are resonating with you! 😎
With regard to your shots going left, I am confident you will 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
Thanks again for your message and keep up the fantastic work!! 💪💪
Cheers!
Tom
Tom great insight! Get this I’ve taken the stack method and made my own version of it I lean forward on lead leg and straighten my right leg pushing toward target at address. And just swing all the room in the world no swaying! And works for me 60 years old 30 years of golfing and it’s never been easier on my back and body oh shot 76 last time out with 4 birdies. Stacking works
Awesome job!! 💪💪
You may be interested to know that Steve Elkington preset his hips and straightened his trail leg in his setup when he was learning Stack and Tilt...and he even played tour events doing that!
By the way, I would be remiss if I didn't mention that a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion. Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built.
If you've not already done so, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
Thanks for your validating remarks and keep up the great work!!
Tom
Thanks for the heads up !
My pleasure! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
TS
This is great advice for older golfers such as myself, and especially those of us experiencing back issues! Thanks!
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, David! But in actuality, the thing is that this body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance swing system is rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology, and it is modeled on empirical observations of the game's most prolific ball strikers. As such it does not discriminate by age or ability - from kids to super seniors and everyone in between, inclusive of the best players in the world.
Having said that, I would be remiss if I didn't mention that a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion. Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built.
Have you looked into the comprehensive, sequential learning platform of the online school yet? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish. Thousands of men and women from across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
You don't need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing, experience great ball striking, and reclaim - or even exceed - yardages from years past. I hope you'll give the school some thought.
Thanks for your message and have fun out there!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf Thank you for taking the time to respond, and so eloquently! :) I will definitely look into your online program. Thanks again!
I just recently found your channel, Tom. The videos are helping a lot! One of the huge problems I have is inconsistent contact, and when there’s contact, it’s thin or topped. At address, the club position looks good, and when I swing, my swing arc is lifting up at some point, and the club never hits the ground. I might be “standing up” in my swing, or doing something else weird. Do you have any videos on this topic? Thanks for all the help so far!
Welcome to SagutoGolf - I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
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 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
By the way, it will help you immensely and take the guesswork out of it if you are able to video you swing. Then you'll be able to pinpoint whether you are standing up and/or "doing something else weird", as you say. 😎
Keep up the great work!
Tom
I definitely can get behind getting those knees and hips to get that impact when swinging and staying in balance and tempo like you are demonstration
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Craig, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
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 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!
Tom
Such a helpful and reassuring video. Keeping it simple as always. This clears up a swing thought that was bugging me. Also loved the expression on the face of the guy with the banana 😂 and the gratuitous guitar solo was a bonus 😊 🙏
Thanks! I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my content and "lesson and a show" teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction!
I hope this lesson performs well when you put it into practice!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
@@SagutoGolf I will be signing up. My worst enemy is time so please bear with me but everything you’ve said makes perfect sense - the simplicity / consistency thing is compelling. But i do need to follow up and make sure I am doing it the right way. Thanks again for what you do 😊🙏
Tom, love the content and the new outro, keep up the good work 💪🏽. Btw, what kind of swing speed are you able to get swinging this way?
Thanks! I'm very glad to know that my instruction content, teaching style, and video production are resonating with you!!
My swing speed with the driver is generally in the 117 mph range. My stock yardages (carry):
P - 146
9i - 158
8i - 174
7i - 186
6i - 198
5i - 210
4i - 225
3W - 260
Dr - 290
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
love ypur swing sir
you make everything look so easy
I appreciate that, Martin! But here's the thing - you can have it too! After all, it's really just physics and geometry, and those laws apply to the entire universe.... 😎
For an excellent starting point, if you have not already done so please check out my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thanks for your message and support!
Tom
Im 46 with a bad back but Ive been working on the Rahm style swing with the Couples 5-6-7-8 tempo and it has cured my back pain caused from that swing Tom is speaking of with much more consistency . We will never hit every strike well. Pros and all these really good UA-camrs don't even do it. It's all about raising the % of well hit balls. Instead of 3 or 4 out of 10, it turns into 7 or 8 out of 10 good strikes.
I'm very glad to know that you have abandoned that body-crushing motion in favor of a far more friendly action. Nice job!
By the way, with regard to your ongoing back issues you may be interested to know that a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion. Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built.
Have you looked into the comprehensive, sequential learning platform of the online school yet? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
You don't need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing, experience great ball striking, and reclaim - or even exceed - yardages from years past. I hope you'll give the school some thought.
Thanks for your message and keep up the great work!
Tom
Great video ! I had a guy at the range telling me this. Yet I’m hitting them pure down the pipe and he is all over the place. I said “yah that’s working for you” Great video thanks for finally showing the simple part of your swing.
LOL! It's always nice to have unsolicited "advice" validated by the results of the solicitor..... 😆
Thanks - I'm glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
Tom
PS: And by the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the simplified 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
Great video Tom. I tried firing hips years ago at the range and it was horrible. So true, it will kill your back. The best swings I have ever had were when I focused on my upper body.
Thanks Rob - I'm glad you enjoyed the video and I appreciate the validating remarks from your personal experience!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
❤ 😂😂😂😂, I love how simple and easy you make it for all us Tom, and how you call out all the technical show pony bull…t that’s out there 🙏🏼
You’ve literally saved my swing and brain 🧠 👍🏻
LOL! I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Tim, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction!
Thanks for your message and support, and have fun out there with that brain-free, pain-free swing!! 😎
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Superb. Actively turning the left hip from the top is plain crazy. Apparently Hogan was not the first one to teach this. In Five Lessons in one sentence he tells us to snap the hip back with maximum force. Then in the next sentence he says that he had "always thought golf to be a liesurely game". Well, it's either one or the other
LOL! As Mr. Hogan also said, "the secret is in the dirt", and it's quite apparent that his swing keys have been as clear as mud for the vast majority of the golfing world ever since... 😆
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
Tom
Very simple and practical tip.
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
I THINK I GOTTA SIGN UP, I NEED THIS. IVE DESTROYED MY BACK BEFORE CHANGING MY GOLF SWING, SO HERE I GO ON THE SAGUTO TRAIN!
IM SIGNED UP WATCHING THE VIDEOS NOW, DON'T TELL MY BOSS...LOL
Awesome! Let's get your train on the fast track towards pain-free consistently crispy ball striking bliss. I'll see you soon in the online school!!
Tom
Thanks for your approach to the golf swing. Simplify! Have you read Tony Manzoni’s “The Lost Fundamental”? It was published in 2010. Your swing looks like what he taught.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Phil, 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.
No - I have not read the book, but I do appreciate the reference!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Took me awhile to get back to your post. The book is a quick read, because it simplifies the swing. Basically swing on a single pivot. Very easy on my bad back.@@SagutoGolf
I imagine that you regularly surprise yourself at how good you at this teaching malarkey Tom. Thanks again!
LOL! I am just who I am, but I do appreciate your kind words regarding my teaching persona!!
Tom
Good stuff. A buddy of mine showed me one of your newer videos showing the same thing. Are we still load in the left side and keeping it there?
I'm glad you enjoyed it, James! Yes - we are absolutely preserving the forward weight load. We start with our weight forward (generally 55/45 for the short and mid irons, 60/40 for the longer clubs). We achieve this by addressing the ball "stacked", shoulders over hips over knees with our weight balanced 50/50. We then simply bump our hips 1" towards the target while keeping everything else in place. That presets a little more weight forward while retaining the stacked relationship. During the swing we gradually add more forward weight load into the transition (70/30), 80/20 halfway down, 90/10 impact, and 95/5 finish. The upper torso/head - and thus the swing center - remains in place during the increasing forward weight load in the downswing. 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 plenty of 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
I wish older people were more connected to the internet I have helped so many repeating your methods and explanations to them ...I am 36 a +6 handicap now 3 yrs in ..All u tom thanks millions 😊
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Rich, 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 dramatic improvement and for helping others with this fantastic body-friendly swing methodology, and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: If you've not already done so, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
Rock solid as always coach!
Thanks - I appreciate the kind words and support, and I hope the lesson performs well for you!!
Tom
My entire young family has switched to Saguto lessons! Very sensible lessons.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Val, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you and your family!!
Thanks so much for your message and support!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with your family, I am confident that you all 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
When I look at the slo-mo, I see that the pros start with their feet straight and parallel to each other whereas you have your feet angled out about 45 degrees or so. I've done this for several years after watching Golf Sidekick's technique of what he calls "Charlie Chaplin feet," that is, having your feet angled out as you do. If I try to keep my feet parallel, I can't hit a ball for diddly. IMO, having your feet angled out promotes a natural release for the hips, arms, and shoulders. Great video, Tom, you're making the game more enjoyable for this 74 year old.
Yes indeed - the outward flaring of both feet 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.
By the way, I would be remiss if I didn't mention that a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion. Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built.
Have you looked into the comprehensive, sequential learning platform of the online school yet? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
You don't need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing, experience great ball striking, and reclaim - or even exceed - yardages from years past. I hope you'll give the school some thought.
Thanks for your validating remarks and keep on having fun out there!
Tom
Steve Elkington (considered one of the best golf swings by his peers on tour) flared both feet at address. Greg Norman, Nick Faldo, and Nick Price all changed from square right foots at address to flared right foots at setup when rebuilding their swings, and they all became number 1 in the world with flared right feet. There are many top ball strikers on tour who flare both feet. The square back foot was done by people who drove and slid their back leg in the 70s. Modern tour pros rarely swing like that.
@@systemoptimizer3542 Check the 2 pros in the slo mo at 0:43 and the one at 1:00: none has flared feet. I don't recognize them and would never imitate them. Guess they haven't gotten Tom's word yet.
Love this! This great information! Everything thinks they supposed to "fire their hip" with their slice
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you! And you are absolutely correct: the misguided "fire the hips" notion has plagued so many amateurs with an early-onset spinout that makes them steep and across the line, or they get stuck, early extend, flip, etc. This leads to a host of impact and ball flight issues, not the least of which is a chronic slice.
Thanks for your validating remarks!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Good stuff. Love the free bird reference. Love LS
Thanks - I appreciate that! And as a fellow Skynyrd lover, perhaps you might enjoy this transatlantic collaboration from a few years ago with a musically talented golf blogger from the UK: ua-cam.com/video/MG51rLOm6F0/v-deo.html
And here is a link to my YT guitar instruction channel if you are interested in checking it out: www.youtube.com/@TomsRockinGuitar Plenty of LS content in there as well. 😎
Tom
Smoothest and nicest swing out there. Your swing is my goal.
I appreciate that, Javier! And yes - can have it too! After all, it's really just physics and geometry, and those laws apply to the entire universe.... 😎
For an excellent starting point please check out my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thanks again and keep up the great work!
Tom
Spot on, Tom! The obsession with hip turns in teaching videos is ludicrous. I've always thought the hip turn is a consequence of the golf swing, not the starting point.
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it, and your thoughts on the hip action are spot on!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Excellent videolesso , Tom!
"Videolesso", Jeff? I can't say that I've seen that one before LOL!
Anyway, thanks - I'm very glad to know that this "videolesso" 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 am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
It sounded very CRISPY!!!
Oh yeah, John. And believe me, as good as it sounded it felt even better!
By the way, you can have it too! After all, it's really just physics and geometry, and those laws apply to the entire universe.... 😎 For an excellent starting point please check out my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Let's get you enjoying that same crispy compressed ball striking bliss!
Tom
Dr. Tom has revealed too much and threatens to absolutely ruin the golf instruction hustle. The fact is that the golf swing is easy if you just 1) bump the lead hip forward in setup 2) tuck the trail elbow 3) keep the arms straight 4) rotate the torso. The trail elbow is the key!
Shhhhh...... The Colonel is already upset that I've revealed his secret extra-crispy recipe. We don't need to keep sharing it!!.......😆😆
I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the fabulous work!!
Tom
If you've not already done so, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
Tom, in addition to presetting with staight arm tucked trail arm, weight forward, are you presetting your trail hip back at setup to encourage rotation not sway?
Hi Peter,
The proper setup will have the hips angled downward, which can be confirmed by checking that the belt buckle is pointing towards the ground. This presets the angle that the hips will rotate on in the backswing.
Having said that, Steve Elkington preset his hips and straightened his trail leg in his setup when he was learning this system...and he even played tour events doing that! So yes, what you are asking can certainly be done.
Based on your message it seems as though you are gaining an understanding of this methodology. Now, if you'd _really_ like to get on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system by learning it in a comprehensive, sequential platform, please consider my online school. It will make for a far more efficient, superior, and enjoyable process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. The school is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
Thanks,
Tom
Congrats on 300k! 🎉🎉🎉
Thanks so much for noticing that milestone - I sincerely appreciate the support!!
Tom
Good stuff, Tom.
Thanks Rick - 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
Ooooooooh.... So right. You're so wise. Love what you do, what you tell us. Delightful ✌️😊.
Thanks! I appreciate your ongoing support, and I'm glad you enjoyed this latest episode!!
Tom
I've been so focused on trying to fix other issues in my swing I keep forgetting to accelerate through the ball. Thank you for your drills they have helped immensely
My pleasure - I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
Thanks for your message and keep up the great work!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
I remember when Tiger first came on the tour, Fuzzy said he wouldn’t make it to 35 without back problems. Not taking anything away from Tiger, he was the best but his health problems destroyed his career and that was sad to see. I thought he was going to be the greatest player ever. I lost my swing due to injury and surgery but Tom has got me back on track, love his keep it simple message, thanks 😊
I sincerely appreciate your validating remarks regarding the body-friendly features of this fantastic swing system, Brian!!
Of course Fuzzy was correct, but isn't it interesting that when Tiger finally came back in earnest from all his back and knee surgeries - and this was several years prior to his car crash - he did so with a completely revamped motion that was devoid of all that restrictiveness and "torque" that destroyed his body? The "new" TW swing shared and continues to share many elements of the method taught here, and that swing captured both the Tour Championship and Masters trophies before he nearly destroyed his leg in the accident.
By the way, if you've not already done so have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
Thanks again for your message and for sharing your improvement, and keep up the great work!!
Tom
"freebird, the solo is at the end." lolol. great stuff.
Indeed it is, Christopher, and oh what a solo it is......😎
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it!!
Tom
“Mashed Central”…love it!!
LOL! 'Tis a great place to be, Bob!
When I "fire" my hips too early, I just hook it into the woods. Just bring them through nice and easy and I end up driving the ball 290 and contact with the irons is crispy. Good contact is 1000x more important than any level of "insane speed" you might get by trying to drop your trail shoulder 90 degrees.
This is the most legit golf channel on youtube. Period. End of story.
Thank you again for your kind words, support, and experience-based validation, Aaron - I sincerely appreciate it!
Keep up the great work and keep it KFCrispy out there!!
Tom
Just come in from playing and shot a 75! I am still gutted as I left putts out there that I feel I should have made. I would usually be in the 80s but hit it so good following this system. Thank you Tom. Got any putting tips? 😊
That's *OUTSTANDING* - Congrats on a fabulous round!! 💪💪
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: If you've not already done so, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
Love the content Tom Could you do a break down of ADAM HADWIN's swing it seems so consitent and effortlessly similar to yours!!
I do like Adam's motion very much. Simple and not a lot of moving parts.
Thanks for the suggestion, and I'm glad to know that you are enjoying my channel!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
@@SagutoGolf Absolutely I'm looking into it now I appreciate that
I have shared so many of your tips with a great golfing friend of mine and now we are both mashing the ball and laughing about it. We laugh because before we were trying all this crap we see on line that basically only the pros can do and we sucked trying to swing with so many thoughts in our head. With the “Saguto Way” we just get up there, set up like Tom trains us to do, then hit the darn ball!
Thanks Tom as always for all your lessons in your videos. I try my best to never miss them.
Last comment- can you do a reminder video about the proper grip sometime? Thanks so much!!
That's awesome, Kirk - I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you and your buddy; excellent job incorporating it into your respective swings and putting it into play!
My main concerns with regard to grip are that the handle remains secure in the fingers throughout the entirety of the motion and that the proper hinging and unhinging of the wrists is fully supported without any contrived effort. Beyond that, each golfer is free to add their own individual flair and determine what works best for them, while recognizing that their ball flight is very adept at telling them if their grips starts to "leak" one way or the other.
By the way, based on your question and your progress it seems to me that the level of detail you seek would best be found in the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school, and it will make for a far more efficient and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. Have you and your friend enrolled yet as a means to take your learning - and your games - to the next level? The school is where - in addition to focused lessons and drills that take you through the entire motion step-by-step, position-by-position 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 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
Thanks so much for your support in sharing your mutual improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
Thanks mate.. that simple tips really helps about em turning em shoulders and the rest of the body would go along and follows it naturally.. back then in em range theres this pro golfer that gives me advices about em "psycho" move or drive em golf swing with firing em hips to the max and then tilted em spine to almost parallel to the ground to shallow the club from inside to out path but man i can't do it because i'm 39 and my flexibilities ain't the same as when i'm 20.. sure its gonna make my swing looks almost like i'm pro golf champ of the world but i hated the soreness and pain from my back especially in em lower back.. being over mid 30's and on the brink of entering em 40's i know my body ain't gonna recover fast from the pain and stresses to my lower back.. i rather have simple effective swing like yours that i can guarantee i would not suffer pain or muscles and joints stresses plus i can golf every week non stop lol
Here's the thing, though - there's really no benefit to trying to squeeze an extra yard out of your swing by contorting your body in a manner that would make a Romanian gymnast blush anyway. Actually, the body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance swing system I teach 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.
Thousands of folks across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result of learning this swing system through my online school, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. Compare and contrast that with the sad reality that despite all the advances in equipment, technology, golf course grooming, etc. the average golfer still struggles to break 100. Epic failures within the realm of “conventional” instruction, perhaps??? So many misconstrued and/or misguided teachings - such as taking the club straight back, turning the shoulders level while independently lifting the arms, shifting into and torquing against a firm trail side, firing the hips, actively rolling the hands through impact, etc. - have relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of inconsistency and chronic frustration (and chronic back/knee/hip pain as well).
For a really good starting point to get you on the proper path towards enjoying a lifetime of 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 for the entertaining message and have fun out there!
Tom
"Your hips are an accessory to murdering the golf ball." That's Gold!
LOL!! Glad you enjoyed it!!
Just remember - the hips are aiding and abetting like the driver of the getaway car. They didn't pull the trigger... 😎
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thanks Tom. Your channel has been very helpful, enjoy your humor too. I'll check it out 👍
I have been killing my irons with this swing 65 years old wish I found your channel 5 years ago thanks 🇺🇸
That's awesome, Rick! 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. 💪💪
By the way, I would be remiss if I didn't mention that a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them.
If you've not already done so, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
Thanks for sharing your improvement, keep up the great work, and I hope to see you soon in the school!
Tom
When you swing your clubs do you feel the shaft flexing or bending? I don't feel that with my irons. I 68 and swing around 85 mph. I'm currently using a stiff shaft on a Taylor made burners ( 2010 clubs). What's your advice.
Hi Jonny,
My best advice is that you go through a professional fitting where you can test various brands, models, shafts, etc. to find your most suitable candidates. The results can very dramatically from one to the next as demonstrated in this video documenting my fitting session: ua-cam.com/video/xp2c-oYQRVI/v-deo.html Once you have the data you can then work your way into an appropriate set that fits your body, your swing, and your budget.
By the way, I would be remiss if I didn't mention that a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion. Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built.
Have you looked into the comprehensive, sequential learning platform of the online school yet? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
You don't need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing, experience great ball striking, and reclaim - or even exceed - yardages from years past. I hope you'll give the school some thought.
Tom
SO TRUE ! Luv the. Guitar segment 😁😎.
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!
And I appreciate your approval of the music clip. If you'd like more of that, here is a link to my YT guitar channel: www.youtube.com/@TomsRockinGuitar 😎
Tom
Good lesson. I’ve taken some lessons with leading coaches and when I swing through the positions the way they want, my back says “no!” So I’ve been resigned to finding something easy on the back.
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it!
This powerful, consistent, low-maintenance swing system is rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology, and it is modeled on empirical observations of the game's most prolific ball strikers. As such it does not discriminate by age or ability - from kids to super seniors and everyone in between, inclusive of the best players in the world. Watch any Tour event on TV and you'll see a significant number of players executing the motions of this system, a fact corroborated by just how many of them have a very centered swing with the lead knee flexing and the trail leg straightening during the backswing, their lead arms on or very close to their tilted shoulder planes, and their hands deep behind their trail shoulder at the top.
The proven body-friendliness of this swing is further validated by the fact that a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion. Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built.
By the way, thousands of folks across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result of learning this swing system through the aforementioned online school, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. Compare and contrast that with the sad reality that despite all the advances in equipment, technology, golf course grooming, etc. the average golfer still struggles to break 100. Epic failures within the realm of “conventional” instruction, perhaps??? So many misconstrued and/or misguided teachings - such as taking the club straight back, turning the shoulders level while independently lifting the arms, shifting into and torquing against a firm trail side, firing the hips, actively rolling the hands through impact, etc. - have relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of inconsistency and chronic frustration (and chronic back/knee/hip pain as well).
For a good starting point, 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 again for your message. I hope you'll give this a serious try!
Tom
The biggest issue with online golf instruction is people take tips on takeaway from on person, grip from another, slot position, hip movement, etc. To many swing thoughts and you can’t be consistent.
The key is to find yourself someone you relate to and find value in their information. I vouch for Tom because I tried almost everything. Tom’s teaching has made me a consistent striker.
My advice to anyone. Stick to one instructor so you don’t confused yourself. Case in point all other videos right now is about that hip movement. Thank you Tom for making it easier to have fun. Life is too short to play bad golf and I don’t have the time to be at the range being a father, husband, and work.
With regard to watching different videos from different sources, we must absolutely be careful in navigating the muddied, overly-complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction, and I could not have put it any better than you just did in your comment. Commit to a system - whether it be this body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance method or another - put your blinders on, and stick to it.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words and support, 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 low-maintenance ball striking improvement and keep up the fabulous work!! 💪💪
Tom
Great stuff! 👍🍿💯🍻
Thanks Tommy - I'm glad you enjoyed it!!
Tom
Good stuff
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
Thanks Tom..you absolutely nailed it ! The craziness about "shallowing , squatting and "making space" is such a slipperly slope. and NOT body friendly . NO golf instructor that is promoting this will discuss the "NET NET " benefit of this and really only limber and athletic golfers can do this.. but for what ???
For what??....... _EXACTLY!!_
It is a move that would eventually send a Romanian gymnast to physical therapy. As such, why would a golfer try it while knowing that there is no benefit to distance or accuracy in comparison to a body-friendly motion??
Thanks for your validating remarks and support!
Tom
@SagutoGolf Preach it ! With all of the obsession about squatting and "making space " none of the gurus du jour every show the numerical benefits. Love your system and way of conveying it ! Cheers
Just got back from hitting balls . Concentrated only on shoulder at ball and lower arms in backswing. Crushed my 8 iron and p wedge. Gonna stick with it. Thx
Awesome! I'm very glad to know that those swing elements performed well for you; excellent job incorporating them into your swing.
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 connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thanks
Thank you so much, Steve - I sincerely appreciate your generous support and I am very glad to know that you are enjoying my channel's content!!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf Thank you Tom . Your hard work and efforts are very much appreciated 👍
Tom this is another good video of simply keeping the golf swing easy and doing something most people can do naturally & keep it simple stupid (kiss) !
Thanks Robert - 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!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
I love your instructing style. I was recently turned onto you by Dave Fink Golfs (love his style too). It's like you're the love child of a young Bill Murray and Mr. Rogers (if that were possible).
Thankfully, that is not possible..... 😆😆
I sincerely appreciate your kind words as well as Dave's referral, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and "lesson and a show" teaching style are resonating with you!!
Thanks so much for your message and support, and have fun out there!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
I'm still seeing a young Tommy Hanks in Joe Versus the Volcano. Saguto Rocks!!!
LOL! Sadly, Jeffrey, they cut the scene where Forrest Gump takes down Jack, Arnie, and Gary to win The Masters.....😎
Thanks - I'm glad you're enjoying my videos!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Delaying my hips and not "firing" them is a game changer.
That's awesome, Josh! 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 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
Hi Tom why does the ball go 90degree right of tha target line at impact?
90 degrees right, Vernon??? First of all, if you are referring to my ball striking, I am hitting what is known as a "push-draw". It starts a few degrees right (for a right-handed player) and curves back to the target. It is the stock shot shape for this swing system, as it confirms a proper downswing path and a good impact condition. We can absolutely curve it the other way on command with some minor setup adjustments, but the push-draw is my go-to under normal circumstances.
If, on the other hand, your ball is traveling 90 degrees right, then that is known as a shank. Should this be the case, then they 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 (which is often the case when a golfer tries to manufacture or force the hinge rather than just allowing it to happen); 5) You are setting up with the ball positioned at the heel of the club; 6) You are losing your pre-established relationship with the ball (i.e.: a deficiency in the Tilt component); 7) 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.
FYI, 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, position-by-position 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.
Additionally, I do offer Swing Video Analysis lessons as they are instrumental to the progress of my online school's members. This enables me to put my eyes on the golfer's swing and offer some very specific observations and corrective action plans if applicable. You can find more information about personalized virtual coaching options on this page of my website site: saguto.golf/lessons
Tom
@@SagutoGolf Is my hip turn too fast or too slow perhaps
Sweet solo
I appreciate that!
By the way, here is a link to my YT guitar channel if you are interested in checking it out: www.youtube.com/@TomsRockinGuitar
Tom
Love your content, what brand are your pants?
Thanks - I appreciate that!
The pants are from Galway Bay. I am looking to have them available in the SagutoGolf store, though it is still a work in progress.
TS
I like how you confidently go your own way as a teacher.
I appreciate that, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching persona are resonating with you!! The way I see it, we can either simply put the already existing natural laws to work and thereby build a powerful, body-friendly, repeatable, low-maintenance motion, 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.
Thanks again for your message and support!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
I'm a ski instructor who 'golfed' 0-6 rounds per year but never tried to figure out the sport until a couple years ago, @SagutoGolf.
We have the American Teaching System and the ATS is a solid foundation to base your lessons; but in golf it seems like like the wild, wild west with the only commonality being: deliver club face square at impact.
I liked simple swings that were repeatable and reliable and no big athletic move to make happen. Moe. Ben. Rham, others too.
In skiing, understanding the physics of the turn and how to best manipulate your skeleton to resist those forces starts on day one. Expert skiing is just the moves of beginner skiing amplified.
Golf is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay harder to master than skiing IMO. An 87% good ski turn is an awesome ski turn, but an 87% accurate golf swing is a 99% fail.
Crispy does it every time.
Keeping that golf ball deep fryer sizzling!
I dont always agree....but really solid points here
Thanks - I appreciate that, and I hope this lesson performs well when you put it into practice!
Tom
Good video about it being unnecessary to fire the hips as fast as possible, or get as open with them as possible. 3d of the majority of tour pros show that is not what they are doing. Too many bad instructors and general people in the industry promoting that movement that doesn't correlate with clubhead speed or power. The pros you named that really twist their hips are not the fastest swingers nor the longest hitters on their tours, far from it.
Former World Long Drive champion turned instructor Monte Scheinblum posted an article that showed his hip speed, Rory Mcilroy's hip speed, and some of his students hip speeds and it shows that there is no correlation between hip speed and swing speed.
3d shows tour pros (and long drivers ex: Martin Borgmeier, Jeff Flag, etc) decelerate their hips prior to impact.
Many other instructors also show that the hips are not a significant power source (Mike Malaska, Tony Luczak, Adam Porzak, Pete Cowen, Kerrod Gray, Giles Gill, Danny Maude, Andy Carter, Chris Ryan, Shaun Wbb and AMG. Just to name a few good instructors). Good job working to dispel the false myth that hip rotation and hip speed produce swing speed...its false.
I sincerely appreciate your validating and detailed remarks! When properly deployed in sequence our hips play a role in preserving our downswing path and they can certainly provide a power boost. When prematurely rotated, all bets are off. For example, the lateral targetward action of the hips acts as a governor on the rotational component, thereby enabling the player to keep their upper torso square and their swing center intact without having to fight their body. It's also a move that you will notice with every great ball striker. This will occur naturally if we allow it to, but unfortunately the misguided "fire the hips" notion has plagued so many amateurs with an early-onset spinout that makes them steep and across the line, or they get stuck, early extend, flip, etc. For them, the "feel" of the shoulders leading will help them to overcome this, correctly engage their hips, and fix their path, thereby leading them to a solid, "crispy" impact condition.
Thanks again, and I appreciate being included among such great company!
Tom
Accessory to murdering the ball man you always got some awesome metaphors like a golf sensei! Yes masta I will swing with less hip concentration.🥋🙏😑
LOL! I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and "lesson and a show" teaching style are resonating with you, and I hope this performs well when you put it into practice!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Years later, you still make me laugh brother.
Golf season is almost back for me! GIGGITY!
Hope life is going great for you and yours!
LOL!
Nice to hear from you, Johnny, and thanks for the kind wishes!
I hope things thaw out early up there as I'm sure you can't wait to tee it up!!
Tom
is it the same swing for a driver, just putting the ball more up in the stance?
Yes - 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
"Your hips are an accessory to murdering the ball" 🤣Tom, man, you're funny and i enjoy your videos! Would love to see some non-teaching content, or shorts, whether on this channel or another personal golf channel (keeping this channel to teaching). Would also be a fun time golfing with you 😆
LOL! I'm glad you're enjoying my content and teaching persona!
With regard to non-teaching content, here is a 9-Hole Course Vlog from a couple of years ago: ua-cam.com/video/YLVhf0VdWSw/v-deo.html
And here's a transatlantic collaboration from a few years ago with a musically talented golf blogger from the UK if you haven't already seen it: ua-cam.com/video/MG51rLOm6F0/v-deo.html
I do have plenty of shorts on my channel, although those are primarily instruction based.
Thanks!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
The hips don’t lie Tom lol😂👍🏻
LOL! Never!!
I just read Ben Hogans book and he says to start a swing with the hips, and that it's the only way to start a swing. Please explain how your method of going shoulders first is better, thanks!
Hi Ron,
When properly deployed in sequence our hips play a role in preserving our downswing path and they can certainly provide a power boost. When prematurely rotated, all bets are off. For example, the lateral targetward action of the hips acts as a governor on the rotational component, thereby enabling the player to keep their upper torso square and their swing center intact without having to fight their body. It's also a move that you will notice with every great ball striker. (Cue up a face-on video of any Tour player, put your finger, mouse pointer, or some other reference tool on their lead hip at address, and then observe the extent to which the hips move laterally past your pointer in the downswing while the head - and thus the swing center - remains in place.) This will occur naturally if we allow it to, but unfortunately the misguided "fire the hips" notion has plagued so many amateurs with an early-onset spinout that makes them steep and across the line, or they get stuck, early extend, flip, etc. For them, the "feel" of the shoulders leading will help them to overcome this, correctly engage their hips, and fix their path, thereby leading them to a solid, "crispy" impact condition. Here are some lesson videos specific to this topic, with the first one specifically speaking to Mr. Hogan's hip action:
- ua-cam.com/video/iejRWhuB7y8/v-deo.html
- ua-cam.com/video/Us6jSgMvJmM/v-deo.html
- ua-cam.com/video/dB4ItR3guGU/v-deo.html
- ua-cam.com/video/I5XYgKopTb4/v-deo.html
So yes - in other videos I do also teach how to _properly_ lead with the hips. In fact, 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
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Tom
@@SagutoGolf Thanks Tom! You are a great teacher and I love how you simplify information. I recommend your channel to all my golf friends.
Love this re-emphasis coach but it seems to me that in a previous session you featured moving laterally and keeping the right foot down until it gets lifted by contact as the hips rotate. Have I got this right? Be good-Russ
Don't overthink this, Russ! When properly deployed in the correct sequencing, our hips certainly provide a power boost. When prematurely rotated, all bets are off. For example, the lateral targetward action of the hips that you referenced 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. It's also a move that you will notice with every great ball striker. (Cue up a face-on video of any Tour player, put your finger, mouse pointer, or some other reference tool on their lead hip at address, and then observe the extent to which the hips move laterally past your pointer in the downswing while the head - and thus the swing center - remains in place.) This will occur naturally if we allow it to, but unfortunately the misguided "fire the hips" notion has plagued so many amateurs with an early-onset spinout that makes them steep and across the line, or they get stuck, early extend, flip, etc. For them, the "feel" of the shoulders leading will help them to overcome this, correctly engage their hips, and fix their path, thereby leading them to a solid, "crispy" impact condition.
While I would much prefer that you stick to the online school's detailed instruction, here are some channel videos specific to this topic:
- ua-cam.com/video/Us6jSgMvJmM/v-deo.html
- ua-cam.com/video/dB4ItR3guGU/v-deo.html
- ua-cam.com/video/I5XYgKopTb4/v-deo.html
Tom
Much appreciated response Tom. Now if you could get your tech people to fix my access so I can get into the members only tips I'd be in high cotton. Have a great weekend-Russ
You are a holistic golf pro. Hopefully it will take the pain out of my swing.
I appreciate that, Walter.
In this regard, permit me to share that a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion. Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built.
Have you looked into the comprehensive, sequential learning platform of the online school yet? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
You don't need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing, experience great ball striking, and reclaim - or even exceed - yardages from years past. I hope you'll give the school some thought.
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Tom
The whole early hip firing let the hips do all the work never made sense to me. Completely throws the swing path off.
Keeping it Crispy as usual Tom.
Thanks Joshua - I'm glad to know that this lesson resonated with you!
To be clear, when properly deployed in sequence our hips play a role in preserving our downswing path and they can certainly provide a power boost. When actively trying to "fire" them, all bets are off. For example, the lateral targetward action of the hips acts as a governor on the rotational component, thereby enabling the player to keep their upper torso square and their swing center intact without having to fight their body. It's also a move that you will notice with every great ball striker. (Cue up a face-on video of any Tour player, put your finger, mouse pointer, or some other reference tool on their lead hip at address, and then observe the extent to which the hips move laterally past your pointer in the downswing while the head - and thus the swing center - remains in place.) This will occur naturally if we allow it to, but unfortunately the misguided "fire the hips" notion has plagued so many amateurs with an early-onset spinout that makes them steep and across the line, or they get stuck, early extend, flip, etc. For them, the "feel" of the shoulders leading will help them to overcome this, correctly engage their hips, and fix their path, thereby leading them to a solid, "crispy" impact condition.
Thanks for your message and keep it KFCrispy!
Tom
Any update when you’ll take in person lessons? I’m going to get fitted for PXG clubs but want my swing to be better before I get fitted
Hi Vinny,
You are on my email list for this and you will be notified once I have resumed in-person instruction.
Thanks!
Tom
what do you think of Jake Knapp's swing? maybe the smoothest power swing I've ever seen.
Certainly a very powerful swing that generates a ton of speed, Rick. Jake's action differs from some of what you will learn here as his is a bit of a two-plane motion with a disconnected trail arm at the top. This necessitates having to drop it in the slot the precise amount each and every time, but through repetition he definitely has it dialed in!
TS
Nailed it. I see so many at the range trying to do that downswing squat 😂😂😂
Thanks, Jay - I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Yeah - hopefully many of those "squatters" will see the light before they destroy their backs, their games, or both!!
Tom
What is your swing speed with a seven iron and how tall are you? I love your swing but I would like to see your ball flight.😊
Hi Tony,
I'm just over 6' tall.
While I do have videos in which I use my Flightscope MEVO+, you can get plenty of launch monitor data in one place from this video documenting my fitting session from a couple of years ago: ua-cam.com/video/xp2c-oYQRVI/v-deo.html
I do have a number of videos on this channel where I've used a shot tracer. Here are a few of them:
- ua-cam.com/video/cVggUORbs5I/v-deo.html
- ua-cam.com/video/UnOMjaDl3fE/v-deo.html
- ua-cam.com/video/NthJA6TTZpo/v-deo.html
- ua-cam.com/video/CSAvOMD7m_A/v-deo.html
- ua-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/v-deo.html
- ua-cam.com/video/pQEriWz9hGI/v-deo.html
And 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
Question for you. What is most likely reason of hitting off the toe with this swing?. Have you ever done a video on this topic?
There are various causes of toe hits, with the most common being related to setup - for example, address the ball towards the toe and/or the arms are not hanging down naturally and are in fact slightly reaching away from the body - or a downswing path that is coming from the outside and across the ball.
While there are certainly videos on my channel that address an across-the-line path, 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 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
Tom, just now heard about The Q at Myrtle Beach and was very disappointed when I did not see your name! If this happens again please tell us what we can do to push your name to that list.
I sincerely appreciate that, but no worries - between the demands of my online school and creating content for this channel, I haven't had the time to get my scoring game dialed in to where it would need to be for a qualifier event.
However, if you are local then perhaps you may wish to check out my band this evening (Friday) at Sundown Sports Pub in Surfside Beach. We're playing from 6-10. I bet no one else in "The Q" can make that claim.... 😆
Tom
@@SagutoGolf understand, you would want to be at your best to compete. I bet there are a few of those wankers, as they say across the pond, that you could beat after a long night at the Sundown Pub. Since I’m not local didn’t catch the show but hope to be in the area soon. Next spot for one of our Golf trips. Keep it crispy!
❤you are good.
I appreciate that, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content for this fantastic swing system and my teaching style are resonating with you!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom do you have in person golf schools ?
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 specific date for when I will resume them (it should be fairly soon), but when I do the virtual lessons will be reserved exclusively for my online school members. In-person lessons at my South Carolina location will be open to members and non-members, and they will be individual as opposed to a group "school" format.
If you are in my online school please send me a message through the "chat" feature and I will add you to my list to be notified when slots open up. If you are not in the school yet, that would be a great starting point if you are interested in any form of personal instruction. Beyond that, the school is designed to get you on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, structured, sequential platform. That is where you will find very detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Also, _through the school you would still have access to the KFC Club channel member videos, so if you were to enroll there would be no need to maintain both memberships._ 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.
Thanks again and keep it KFCrispy out there!
Tom
If it looks painful it probably is. Quote of the year right there.
LOL! Yeah - I had to dig deep for that one.... 😆😆
......Nonetheless, truer words have never been uttered with regard to the golf swing. 😎
I agree. We need to allow the golf swing to be an intuitive, body-friendly, motion. I've never seen a subject so convoluted and discussed as the golf swing. It is ridiculous. Learn to key ideas, and then allow it to become your own.
Indeed, Michael - We absolutely need to build our own unique swing - preferably within the parameters of a proven, reliable system. That 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.
Thanks for your message and ongoing support!
Tom
Tom is fast becoming my go to online advisor. I liked this video but Mr Hogan advises that the knees and hips initiate the downswing, not the shoulders. Which is right, or better?
HI Andrew,
I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you!
The simple answer to your question is that all of the above are right, and what is "better" really comes down to what is better for you. Specific to this video, when properly deployed in sequence our hips play a role in preserving our downswing path and they can certainly provide a power boost. When prematurely rotated, all bets are off. For example, the lateral targetward action of the hips acts as a governor on the rotational component, thereby enabling the player to keep their upper torso square and their swing center intact without having to fight their body. It's also a move that you will notice with every great ball striker. (Cue up a face-on video of any Tour player, put your finger, mouse pointer, or some other reference tool on their lead hip at address, and then observe the extent to which the hips move laterally past your pointer in the downswing while the head - and thus the swing center - remains in place.) This will occur naturally if we allow it to, but unfortunately the misguided "fire the hips" notion has plagued so many amateurs with an early-onset spinout that makes them steep and across the line, or they get stuck, early extend, flip, etc. For them, the "feel" of the shoulders leading will help them to overcome this, correctly engage their hips, and fix their path, thereby leading them to a solid, "crispy" impact condition.
In more general terms, 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 question. I hope I answered it appropriately!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf Your response exceeds all expectations- excellent. Thanks.
What’s the shot shape on your stock shot like that?
The stock shot shape for this swing system is a push-draw, as it confirms a proper downswing path and a good impact condition. We can absolutely curve it the other way on command with some minor setup adjustments, but the push-draw is my go-to under normal circumstances.
TS
@@SagutoGolf Love it! Stay crispy!
I burst out laughing starting at 3:30.
I understand. It happens with regularity here at SG. But "OUCH" - that move really hurts......😬
TS