You produce nice video on the value of the Right elbow but way you see the value of mechanics I take little issue with you. If you look at how Ben Right elbow is created on the back swing to your form. Your elbow goes back to far which limits right elbow placement on the down swing. Watch Ben Rich elbow going back and see it movement on the down swing is not as go as his. If you watch his down swing the right elbow go forward where right arm is up and shoulder title is great all because of right elbow timing and placement. Your timing is later than Ben that affect shape of the body during the down swing and delays right elbow placement during the down swing which affect rotational force he talks about in his Two drawing going into the hands. The two drawing in his book the Five Lesson gives greatest understanding if you understand all that is parts to the golf swing he shows. Little differences with the Right elbow affects rotational force ability going into the hands.The timing and placement of the Right elbow during the down swing affect spine title and force into the hands. The right elbow action determines lag time of the hands to strike the ball. As the right arm extends out the club face turns and comes open to the ball and lower snap affect of the hands/. Timing the snap of hand is in direct relations to right elbow placement. If the righ elbow is in side as your club head goes into ball your shoulder are titles tha allows greater rotation force going into the hands so they create the snap of the club head through the ball. Keep working but in MY view your still little off in what he created as the most affect swing mechanics for each clubs. The one big weakness to me in this video is your foot work placement for the. club you used. The placement of feet in your swing did not allow your right elbow to be used affectedly. Ben Hogan has foot work placement for each club so the right elbow can be place in the most affect way. Watch your hip go up as the right elbow comes through show your foot work setup did not allow the right elbow to come through without you moving up and down. . Your work is good. My area is base on physical training for swing mechanics for each club base in core breathing and hip setup so spine and shoulder are affective. Have good day. You can look me up on You Tube and my explaining the two drawing from energy point of view and shape of the body for swing mechanics. Your young and I am OLD. Have a good day.
@@Qitrainer You did not finish 3rd grade grammar, or you do not naturally speak English. Tom is trying to focus on "one" of thousands, if not many more, aspects of the physics of the golf swing. Try to focus. Perfecting one thing can automatically correct many others.
This last summer I was in the zone for about a month. My take away felt compact and connected and my ball striking was very solid and consistent. Sadly the feel of that take away went away. I still hit plenty of good shots, but the consistency was lost. After watching "Hogan's magic elbow" I made a few swings and the feeling of this summer's take away was back. I went to the range and the it was like summer all over again. I can't wait to take the "magic elbow" to the course.
Dude... seriously, you just suck at understanding high to mid handicap golfers. @04:00, you are showing exactly what I mean. You keep talking about the 'trail arm' and you show casting, but what you COMPLETELY FAIL to talk about is the fact that the downswing is being initiated by the shoulders/arms. THAT'S WHAT CAUSES CASTING. The way you demo it backs it up. Your hips follow your shoulder turn when you start the casting motion. That's what most golfers do. That's why they can't hit the ball with any consistency and work up a sweat when they're at the driving range. High handicappers (most of the golfing public) start the swing like your bad example @04:00. I've rarely encountered a high handicapper who started the swing with their hips. Obviously, you overexaggerate the casting motion, but even when you do, you're starting it with your shoulders/arms and your hips try to follow, even with you don't try to let them. Also, the TRAIL ARM is NOT a source of thunderous godly power, or whatever that horseshit you said... it's simply there to keep the club on plane and assist in channeling the power from THE HIPS. The hips are the power generators of the swing. The backswing lets you coil up, turns the torso/chest... the slightest pause to let the hips start the swing, and then the shoulders, arms, and hands follow. Everyone from Ben Hogan onward has said this. It's not hard to understand. I don't know what else to tell you.
This video literally changed my golf game. I golfed with my dad first time in like 3-4 months after practicing this for only a couple weeks. He was literally blown away at the power and distance I was getting. He was telling me to explain It to him because he was even noticing how much more shallow my plane was.... I had some wind at back (a lot) but I had a drive to 370+!! I had 3-4 others that were extremely impressive as well. Longest I’ve driven the ball in my life, by far, and my irons were extremely crispy. My dad literally goes “dude you are creating some serious club head speed and lag(he’s a good golfer)...Need to redo my distances because I’m constantly going long lol. Can’t say I’m mad. Saguto is the goat. Stay crispy everyone
@Brmax24, Dude......... 370+???!!! 💪💪💪 This lesson video has helped so many folks, in many case producing dramatic results such as those you are experiencing. It truly is a "MAGIC" elbow, because it conquers such a vast array of swing issues to deliver exactly what you said - a shallowed in to out path, lag, serious speed, and extra crispy impact!! Well done and thanks so much for sharing!! Your in Crispiness, Tom
@@SagutoGolf thanks again Tom! I can’t wait to play again most fun in years golfing. Other thing I noticed the next day. Was how sore my core, glutes, hamstrings were... Never had that happen in the past golfing .. All hands I guess and no big muscles with the previous swing
I'm glad you enjoyed it, Randall. It truly is a "magic" elbow that can cure many a swing affliction!! If you haven't already done so please subscribe to my channel as there is plenty more where this came from, including another Hogan episode airing on Saturday evening (EST)!! Thanks! Tom
I watched this video last night and hit my first 300 yard drive ever at the driving range tonight. I don’t think I’ve ever hit the sweet spot on a driver until I watched this video. It’s literally game changing. This is pure gold. Wow. Thank you!
That's awesome, Jacob - well done!! 💪💪 This lesson on Mr. Hogan's "magic elbow" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that it also resonated well with you! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am quite certain you will really enjoy and benefit from the comprehensive, structured, step-by-step learning platform for all the finer aspects of the swing (and the game in general) in my online school. Have you looked into it yet? Thousands of folks across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. And here is a link to my free mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you are interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
My 91 yr old Dad still says "tuck the right elbow" every time I visit and go off to play golf. He also loves to say- "clubs for sale, sweet spot never hit"
@@aokworldwide_com6298 Thanks. I count my blessings that he and Mom have lived such a long life, especially considering his military career and time spent in harm's way. I didn't take up golf until 40, and he had to quit due to arthritis at only 48. He took me to the MCAS Miramar in San Diego 10 years ago and said "what the hell" , picked up my wedge and chipped in from off the green....the only time I saw him hit a ball since I caddied for him in 1969 in Atsugi Japan. Good times. Have a great day.
@@shofey before Hogan died he said he was all wrong about his swing plane and wished he would have changed it. Said could have won a lot more tournaments.
I have watched literally hundreds of UA-cam videos on golf swings and how to hit the golf ball. This video is probably the Best golf swing video I have ever seen! It has clarified and simplified something I had in the past found to be so complex and difficult. I don’t have to think about the back swing or the downswing anymore! It is almost like my swing is on autopilot. Thank you Tom!!!
I appreciate that!! This lesson on Mr. Hogan's "magic elbow" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that it helped you as well! Tom
Just wanted you and anyone who watches this my own experience on this video. It has single handedly changed my golf game for the better. I've been seriously playing for about 3 years now and had thought about giving up a few times because no matter how many videos I watched or how many balls I hit on the range I couldn't get a consistent swing and was not improving at all. Within, no kidding, 2 days of practicing this swing technique, I've not only added about 15 yards per club but my ball striking is crisp and flush. I just shot 6 strokes better than I normally do on the first 9 I played after using it and if I knew how to chip it would have been closer to 10 strokes. And my ball flight, wow, high towering shots that feels so good when I hit it. Enough rambling, THANK YOU. thank you for posting this video. It's given me a new sense of enjoyment of golf.
@@robertwhite3067 Same. You might want to check your face of the club at impact. You can go to a neutral to strong golf grip ( look it up) to prevent slicing- or as Ben Hogan did also, pull your rear leg back from even just a bit.
I revisited this video and must say that, after 35 years of golf, and receiving countless tips, THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PRINCIPLE I HAVE EVER LEARNED. It will UTTERLY TRANSFORM your swing. It should be the first thing golfers are taught. My God, when I think of the frustration I would've been spared had I learned this at age 15 ... This video is a Saguto classic. When friends ask how I've improved so much, I send them this video.
Tom I just want to genuinely thank you. I found your channel near the beginning of the year and I started trying your techniques, but I also tried the techniques from some of the major channels. After poor performance and some neck, shoulder, and back pain/aches I decided to really focus on your channel and fundamentals. Im thrilled to say that after 3 months of watching and re-watching your videos and going to the range twice a week, my golf game has changed dramatically. I would always hit around 105 to 110, and now I'm hitting in the high 80s. As a result of your videos I consistently make clean contact and hit the ball straight. Ive never been more excited about the game. Ive abandoned all the other channels and look forward to every one of your videos.
Welcome to "the dark side", John, where the spoils of "conventional" instruction - chronic inconsistency, physical pain, and endless frustration - yield to the fruits of effortless and body-friendly enjoyment of this great game for a lifetime. 😆 Seriously, I'm very glad to learn of your success through this instruction, and I am THRILLED to know how much fun you are now having playing this great game!! THAT is what this channel and my online school are really all about!! Thanks for sharing, and keep up the great work!! Tom
@@SagutoGolf I practiced this tuck for a good hour in 86 degree weather before my round, and not only did I pure multiple howitzers, it helped me pack in some pit juice with a stench that blew my opponent away. I skunked him out of winning the big prize , a bag of Cheetos. Truly Yours, Cheetos Challenge Champion
I've been playing a little over a year. Had lessons, watched all the youtubes but couldn't hit consistently to save my life. Until this video. This incredible, simple tip has given me a simple, crisp, effective, repeatable swing. Every time. I've gone from sipping Bud Light to the land of milk and honey. Thank you, Tom!
That's awesome!! This lesson on Mr. Hogan's "magic elbow" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that it also resonated well with you! Thanks for sharing your dramatic improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: Now that you've had a taste of the crispy KFC ball striking bliss I've been talking about, perhaps you are ready for the full buffet? To this end I invite you to check out my online school where you can take your learning - and your game - to the next level. But don't just take my word for it; have a look at the unsolicited testimonials of some of the thousands of folks from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - who are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result:
Thanks Steve! This lesson on Mr. Hogan's "magic elbow" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that it also resonated well with you! Tom
Tom, I never comment on any YT videos but I wanted to thank you for this amazing tip. Have been struggling with consistency (also due to shifting my weight all over the place; if anyone hasn't seen Tom's video on that, please do), and just by following those two lessons of yours, my golf swing instantly and dramatically approved. Will be recommending this to my dad, my friends - everyone! 100% a believer.
This lesson on Mr. Hogan's "magic elbow" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking, James. I'm very glad to know that it also resonated well with you! Thanks for sharing your improvement, and I appreciate the referrals!! Tom PS: By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
So just put the “magic elbow” to the test and it works! What I love about this is it really does put the whole swing together! Amazing! I want to feel the swing not think of 20 things as I’m swinging. This simplifies everything!
This lesson on Mr. Hogan's "magic elbow" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that it resonated with you as well, Adam! Thanks for sharing your success with it!! Tom
I just saw this great video and was able to reach over from my chair and pick up Ben's 5 Lessons book that I had on my desk. That book is my bible. Ben shows the great drill on pages 82 and 83 which demonstrates what Tom is advocating. You can do it in your garage and is a great warm-up before playing. Actually, this video is a great reminder for me.
Best piece of golfing advice I have ever gotten. My teacher told me about it and then referred me to Tom's videos. And he's not even a Stack and Tilt guy.
I'm glad to know that Hogan's "magic" elbow helped you, Dan!! And please pass along my appreciation to your teacher for the referral!! Keep up the great work and have fun out there! TS
After studying your golf tips for a week, I've narrowed it down to 3 swing thought/tips. 1- weight on lead leg throughout swing. 2- turn shoulder down at the ball. 3- stay connected and fire the right arm into the ball. These 3 skills alone are key. I cant recommend enough for everyone to join your membership golf school. Once I did, I instantly found all the missing pieces in my golf swing that I wasnt understanding from only watching your youtube videos. I think it should be mentioned, Toms online golf school is very professional and if in case your turned off by his "silliness" with his youtube videos, rest a sure, he is professional.
Thanks for clarifying the "silliness" thing, Desmond!!!...😂 Seriously, I truly appreciate your kind words and validation of my online school. Yes - Believe it or not, there are a few who can't quite cut through the camera persona on this free channel, so it's great to have your testimonial on the "all-business" nature of the online school, and as long as you don't mind I may reference it from time to time. As for your three swing keys, they are absolutely spot on, and it is no wonder that you are enjoying such improvement and success! Thanks again for your support, and keep up the great work!! Tom
I agree, Whitney - why should a recreational pastime further confuse an already far-too-complicated world??..... 😎 This lesson on Mr. Hogan's "magic elbow" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that it also resonated well with you! Keep up the great - and confusion-free - work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am quite certain you will really enjoy and benefit from the simplified, comprehensive, structured learning platform for all the finer aspects of the swing (and the game in general) in my online school. Have you looked into it yet? Thousands of folks across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. And here is a link to my free mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you are interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
All I can say is WOW! I'm a high handicap golfer. I've had lessons, tried various ideas from UA-cam, but took this tip on the driving range today, and what a difference! The drives were heading straight! I really had to tuck that arm close, but that's it. Just taking a smooth. Controlled, swing. Thank you so much for this information.
Really one of the best tips I ever got. A lot of videos are talking about WHY this elbow is useful but only this one really simple shows how I need to do it. Thanks a lot for sharing this! Best regards from Germany!
I'm very glad to know that this "magic elbow" lesson resonated well with you, Eric. If we can get to that position crispy contact is nearly guaranteed! I hope all is well in Germany!! Tom
Gotta brag a little bit. I read The 5 Lessons and Fearless Golf, watched a bunch of your videos, and went out today and broke 100 for the first time(91. Previously shot about '"1-idontwannatalkaboutit-hundred). Played 18 holes on the same ball (huge accomplishment for me). Fixed God-knows-how-many pitch marks. Between you, Mr Hogan, and Dr Valiante, I'm actually liking this game. Thanks for the help!!!
All bragging is welcomed and encouraged here, Morgan - very nicely done!! Congratulations on your success, and thanks for sharing it!! Keep up the great work! Tom
Without reservation, this is the best video instruction for tucking the right elbow in . At 71 years young my power and distance is diminishing. My wife and I tried this tuck move and we are ecstatic with the effortless results. Our chipping has become deadly accurate to boot. I would encourage all senior golfers to adopt this tucking move. Many many thanks, coach!!
Hi Tom, I can't thank you enough for making this tutorial, it has improved my ball striking enormously. Like others, I constantly trawl through golf help vids but this is the first one that has actually worked on the course. Just by making a couple of small changes has paid huge dividends. Thanks again !!
That's fantastic, Keith! My lesson series on this "trail arm magic" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome wide variety of issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that this concept is performing well for you, too! Thanks for sharing your success with it and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: With regard to watching different videos from different sources, please be careful in navigating the muddied, overly-complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. That is not a dig against any other teachers out there. It's simply best to 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. And if the system I teach appeals to you or at the very least stokes your curiosity, 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
I'm a former Tennis player. And since I started playing Golf I always wondered why everyone disagreed with me when I told them that the right side hits the ball. After watching this video I now know i was right. and thank you for the best tip I have ever had.
I'm glad you found this video, Robert!! The transition from tennis to golf would be a very easy one if not for that erroneous bit of advice that sadly permeated deeply into the world of "conventional" instruction. Hopefully you are now well on your way to experiencing ball striking bliss!! Tom
@Martenoodle - This lesson on Mr. Hogan's "magic elbow" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that it resonated with you as well! Thanks for sharing your success with this lesson and keep up the great work! Tom PS: By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
I keep coming back to this video! This simple lesson changed my swing, giving me more power on drives, and better accuracy with my irons. Whenever I start "straying" I come back and watch it again! Thanks,Tom!
You and countless others around the globe, Brian. The "magic elbow" truly is the cure-all for so many swing afflictions!! Keep up the great work and have fun out there!! Tom
@@SagutoGolf Tom, when you swing longer, like with the driver, what happens then? It would seem a longer, driver swing would pull the elbow further way or higher unless you want a swing that look like Rahm's (which wouldn't be bad, obviously).
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Rich, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction! The lesson series on this "trail arm magic" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a host of swing issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that it also resonated well with you! Here's a link to my most recent installment in this series if you've not already viewed it: ua-cam.com/video/GQI6SoL1AUg/v-deo.html And since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will also enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ Thanks again! Tom
Excellent tip I found this video today yesterday at range I kept my elbow tucked close against my side and hit amazing straight irons. definitely something to this
There really is so much gold here! I need to watch the first few minutes of this just before leaving to go to the range every time! Thanks Tom and thanks Ben Hogan
My aim is indeed for SagutoGolf to be the Fort Knox of online golf instruction, David, and based on the comments Mr. Hogan's "Magic Elbow" has been a gold nugget for many golfers out there!! Thanks for your kind words and support, and keep up the great work!! Tom
This is fantastic. "Right Elbow Magic." Tom does it again. Clearest, easiest to understand and most effective instructor on UA-cam. Down right awesome. Keep it crispy.
@@SagutoGolf My pleasure Tom. Every word of it is true. Curious, did my "right elbow magic" comment I posted a while back have anything to do with why you titled your lesson "HOGAN'S MAGIC ELBOW?"
I have watched your vids during Rona. Golf is all we can do. I got tired of losing to guys who cannot hold a candle to me athletically but are better golfers than I. So.......I saw the vid where you are laying on ground telling me I have been swinging the club wrong entire life. Which I know is true. Cause I sucked. Inconsistent. Two months later I have the three best 9 hole scores I have ever had. 42, 43, 44 at hard courses in Richmond Va. I have only practiced this at range 4-5 times. And played 18 4 times. Truth: I am hitting ball better now than EVER. PERIOD. I hit a 290 yard drive on 18 Sunday during a back 9 42 at Mill quarter. I barely felt ball coming off of club face. Thank you Tom!!!!! I have sent your vids to several friends who are asking me if I have been taking lessons during Rona.
Hi David, I am very glad the instruction on my channel has benefited your game to such an extent!! Don't you just love that effortless swing feeling while simultaneously watching your tee shot disappear into orbit??!! Seems to me that you're now beginning to finally put that athleticism to work for you, and you're still just scratching the surface of your full potential!! Thanks for sharing your success and keep up the great work; I truly appreciate you referring your friends to SagutoGolf!!! Tom
This one cracked the code on my swing. Today was the first day I had a repeatable swing and that click. Only thought keeping that elbow in position. Thank you for providing this instruction!
Awesome - I'm very glad to know that Hogan's Elbow worked its magic on your swing!! Thanks for sharing your success with this lesson, and keep up the great work!! Tom
Thanks Mark! This lesson on Mr. Hogan's "magic elbow" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that it helped you as well! Tom
100% true. I finally broke 90 after implementing this. When my swing starts to get a little sketchy I remind myself to be mindful of that right elbow and my swing gets corrected. If I could only put now.
It absolutely is the "magic" elbow, Aldo!! Nice job!! By the way, with regard to your putting you may be interested in looking into the SagutoGolf online school as that is where you'll find all my short game instruction. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only learning system for the full swing along with chipping, pitching, putting, bunker play, and much more, and I'm regularly adding new content. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process for you. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. Congratulations on breaking 90 and keep up the great work!! Tom
Thanks Alan! This lesson on Mr. Hogan's "magic elbow" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that it also resonated well with you! Tom
Well done and thank you. One of the clearest, most pertinent, concise golf lessons I’ve seen, and resulting in immediate increase in regularity and precision. And isn’t that what we’re all looking for?
Thanks Tim - I'm very glad the "magic elbow" video helped your swing and ball striking consistency to such an extent! I appreciate you sharing your success with this lesson - keep up the great work! Cheers! Tom PS: By the way, due to their popularity I've combined my Hogan lesson videos into a playlist series on this channel. Here's the link in case you're interested in more similar content: ua-cam.com/play/PLV62KxT7Mp7IyNDRp0hZK1F1OScdXx-u1.html
Thanks!!! I used to be a carpenter. My right hand is my power hand. I write with my left hand. Like you do. Injustice learned the elbow hammer from you and it’s unlocked my power. Thanks
Fantastic!! My lesson series on this "trail arm magic" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome wide variety of issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that this concept is performing well for you, too! Thanks for validating it with your success with it and keep up the great work! Tom Saguto, PGA PS: Would you like to learn some key aspects of the body-friendly, powerful, low-maintenance swing system I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my recently updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal instruction method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Hi Tom. A crispy update on trail arm progress - she’s coming along rather nicely - and I feel the whole “crispier shot” thing is gradually increasing in frequency at the moment - which is just fine for me. I know I’m making real progress with your online course. 😜. This evening, I hit an intended lay-up 5 wood , my 3rd shot on a 530 yds par 5 (after a decent drive, but a poor second shot with my 3 wood) from 212 yards, thinking I’d hit it about 175 yds as usual, and then chip on. However... I connected perfectly, nice little draw. Fluid. Effortless. Felt really comfortable and natural. Couldn’t see it land as the hole is lower than the ridge which was in front of me, maybe 40 yds ahead from where I hit it. It ended 4 ft from pin. Sunk for birdie. Walking tall. Love this game. 😎
I love it, Nick!! *_"Fluid, effortless, comfortable, and natural"_* - that's what we're shooting for here, because that's what ultimately leads us to enjoying this great game for a lifetime! (i.e.: "Love this game" as you say! 😆) Thanks so much for sharing that great shot!! Keep it crispy!! Tom
Tom, I watched this video last weekend and then watched your free ball striking Mini-Course. I practiced these movements all weekend while watching The Masters. Headed to the practice range on Monday to try them out. Wow. What a difference I had in ball contact with my irons. Hit my Driver a little better. I played 18 holes on Tuesday on a tight course using these keys. I shot an 83 and I'm usually around 90. I hit the green on 3 of the 4 Par 3's, which I seldom do. And I made an Eagle on a 60 yard pitch shot on a par 4. My first Eagle in the last 9 years! These keys to better ball striking are gold. I still need to work on my Driver swing as I missed a good many fairways. But I was impressed with the way I hit the ball with my irons. I may have to sign up for your online golf scholl.
That is OUTSTANDING, Steve - 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 your support in sharing your ball striking improvement, keep up the great work, and I hope to see you soon in the school where you can take your learning to a completely new level!! Tom
Thanks for taking the time to help us! This is my 3rd year playing golf and I incorporated this move several months ago and it’s a game changer! You do a great job and it’s appreciated!
It is my pleasure, Brenan! I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you. This lesson on Mr. Hogan's "magic elbow" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking. I'm thrilled that it helped you as well! Thanks for your kind words and keep up the great work!! Tom
This lesson on Mr. Hogan's "magic elbow" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking, Hunter. I'm very glad to know that it also resonated well with you! Keep up the great work!! Tom
More than any other swing keys, the right elbow on the right hip on the downswing is the single Hogan move that will cure all swing ills because it sets the swing plane AND it enables a full arm extension throwing motion release from the inside to avoid the #1 swing flaw- coming over the top!
I have been referencing Ben Hogan 5 Lessons for 30 years in my own swing. I have watched two of your videos that take apart some not perfectly explained or unexplained elements of a Hogan method swing. My swing feels fantastic. Super crisp, reliable, and powerful.
Mr. Hogan timelessly delivers phenomenal instructional value, right?! But there are just so many misconceptions about Hogan’s swing out there - particularly within the realm of misunderstood or misapplied instruction - that have sadly relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of chronic frustration. I'm doing my best here to clear these up one by one and put an end to this madness by taking what Mr. Hogan conveys in the “Five Lessons” book as his "feels", applying it to the reality of what he actually did in his swing, and translating it into something we all - including myself - can learn well from. Because if we can get Hogan right there are tremendously effective swing keys to be garnered!! I'm very glad to know that the lessons you referenced resonated well with you. Thanks for sharing your crispness, keep up the great work, and have fun out there!! Tom
Yesterday I saw this video and went to play a round and ended up shooting my best score (79) from my previous personal best 85. It helped keep the ball in play the whole round. Love it.
That's fabulous, David - congrats on absolutely nuking your previous personal best score!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson benefited your game to such an extent. It truly is a "magic" elbow!! Thanks for your support of my channel and for sharing your success, and keep up the great work!! Tom
This lesson on Mr. Hogan's "magic elbow" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking, Debi. I hope it performs well for you too!! By the way, here's a newer episode on this same topic: ua-cam.com/video/ukwnUkpWxHM/v-deo.html Embrace the challenge of this greatest of games and have fun out there!! Tom
Just watched this video which shows the tucked-in trail arm. I have been doing this for some time now which together with the turn of the shoulders which you have also described is now making my golf so much more fun and my ball striking has improved 90%, Thanks for these videos Tom and best wishes to you.
This lesson on Mr. Hogan's "magic elbow" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that it also resonated well with you! Thanks for your message and support! Tom Saguto, PGA PS: By the way, since my channel’s content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thanks for your kind words - I'm glad you enjoyed this lesson video!! Tom PS: By the way, due to their popularity I've combined my recent Hogan lesson videos into a playlist series on this channel. Here's the link: ua-cam.com/play/PLV62KxT7Mp7IyNDRp0hZK1F1OScdXx-u1.html
After watching this video for the first time, I went out in the world and played 27 holes, committing to tuck the trail arm in...wowza!!! Drives were constantly 30 yards longer. By the last 9 holes, my drives were landing in the same area as the guys hitting from the back tees. Plus they were beautiful!!!
That is *AWESOME,* Corinna!! I'm very glad to know that this Ben Hogan gem resonated so well with you!! Thanks very much for sharing and keep up the great work!! Tom
i was doing this very thing at the range today elbow tucked in on trail arm mucking around with lag on 7 iron driving up to 175+ yards and hitting as crispy as kfc, had people watching me , ive had 20 games of golf in my life but i have been absorbing Saguto golf lessons , this is the real deal, thankyou Tom. from the land down under ,
That's fantastic, Grant!! I'm glad to know that the KFC is still crispy when it gets down under because that's a very long way from Kentucky!!😆 Thanks for sharing your success and keep up the great work!!! Cheers! Tom
@@SagutoGolf Tom can I personally message as I discovered something with the grip that can get rid of a few more variables in the swing and would like opinion Cheers
I sincerely appreciate the kind words, Tom, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating well with you!! Tom
You've been a big help in my golf game! Been playing for four months and people assume I've been playing for years. I try to keep the same essential swing and focus on the movement you talk about here but also set up with my dominant wrist in a hinged position and try to basically keep my hands and wrists in the same exact position through contact.
Sounds like you've figured out a great and effective way to simplify this for yourself! Well done!! Keep up the great work - you've come a very long way in a very short amount of time!! Thanks for your kind words and for sharing your success! Tom
This Hogan's "magic elbow" lesson has helped countless golfers to experience the best ball striking of their lives. I'm very glad to know that it resonated well with you, Alex! Thanks for sharing your success, keep up the great work, and have fun out there!! TS
Stack and tilt keep right elbow tucked to your side and holy crap for the last two days I’ve been doing this, just watching this video now and yeah brother. I’ve never hit them so far and straight !!!!! Thanks
Welcome to "the dark side", Bill, where the spoils of "conventional" instruction - chronic inconsistency, physical pain, and endless frustration - yield to the fruits of effortless and body-friendly enjoyment of this great game for a lifetime. 😆 Cheers! Tom
I can testify the correctness of this advise. I have been wanting to play golf well for years and i am only coming to enlightenment on the key which is the rigth elbow. I have been slicing for my long iron and pulling left on my short iron for years. This right elbow move solves both problems for me. Elbow hinge and not wrist hinge. No more casting for me. Great video, Tom !
Thanks Tom. Your enthusiasm and positive encouragement extends far beyond the borders of your home. Informal, renewing discoveries of past greats, you are a treat to watch.
I truly appreciate your kind words, Ron, and I'm very glad to know that you are enjoying my channel's content!! Thanks very much for your support!! Cheers, Tom
Started using this swing today in my golf game and I have to say that it has helped my swing greatly. Will continue to work on this swing but it has so much promise in my future golf game. Thank you.
I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating well with you, Art! Have you considered the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish. So many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about it: saguto.golf Also, here's a link to my free mini-course: go.saguto.golf/ Keep up the great work and have fun out there!! TS
Best golf tip I’ve ever had. I’m normally preoccupied with my swing plane but this move makes it a natural movement. Had a super game after adopting it. 👍
Have heard and known about this aspect of Ben Hogans swing for many years. Finally someone has explained its benefits and how to do it clearly and effectively. It all makes perfect sense and I intend to incorporate this technique into my game as soon as possible. Thanks for a truly impackful tip I'm fully confident, that's bound to be a game changing improvement move for all who implement it into their set-up. Great tip & outstanding video.
I'm glad to know that my explanation of Mr. Hogan's trail elbow action resonated well with you, Steven! Thanks for your kind words. I hope this tip works the same "magic" for you that it is for so many others across the globe!! Tom
That "magic elbow" - a trademark move of many great players as you mention - by itself can overcome a variety of amateur swing flaws by still bringing them into a proper position from which to hit! Cheers! Tom
My lesson series on this "trail arm magic" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome wide variety of issues and experience great ball striking, Ralph. I'm very glad to know that this concept is performing well for you, too! Thanks for sharing your success with it and keep up the great work! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is 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
In the mid 90's I was stuck at about a 5hdcp, and had been for about 15 years since reaching that plateau in high school. I read 3 books that enabled me to break through that seemingly invisible barrier that kept me from breaking par and becoming a scratch golfer. The first was Ben Hogan's Five Lessons: The Modern Fundamentals of Golf. The second was Harvey Penick's Little Red Book: Lessons and Teachings from a Lifetime in Golf. The third was Dr. Richard Coop's Mind Over Golf with Bill Fields: Forward by Payne Stewart. I can't say enough about how much Dr. Coop's Mind Over Golf helped my mental game, which was the last (and arguably the most important) piece of the puzzle.
My pleasure!! This lesson on Mr. Hogan's "magic elbow" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that it also resonated well with you, and I appreciate you sharing you success with it!! By the way, if you haven't already seen it here is the most recent video on this same topic: ua-cam.com/video/GQI6SoL1AUg/v-deo.html And here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ Tom
This is THE best swing thought. It sets the club in the right position, naturally hinges the wrists for lag, and delivers crispy and consistent contact. Every time. It’s easy too. When I start hitting it bad (usually fat) it’s because I’m disconnecting my arms from the body. Hogan’s elbow fixes this. Feeling the lag is awesome too.
I've been setting up like this for years and have often wondered if it was restricting my back swing length. Thanks for the reaffirmation that I'm on the right track. Every thing that you say about the benefits of the elbow tuck is spot on, in my experience.
This is your best video ever. I used this tip today before watching the video because it just seemed like common sense to make the golf swing repeatable every single time and powerful 💪Definitely need to feed my fast twitch horseshoes some krispy chicken and potatoes with gravy. I hit 30 drivers at the range today and 25 of them were within 15’ of my target with no slices whatsoever. I play a 9 degree Calloway steelhead driver so hitting it straight consistently is not easy.. I know it’s 29 years old but it still gets the job done. I know I need some modern equipment. lol. I actually had to make my grip more neutral to not draw the ball too much. Thank you. Can’t wait to get back on the course with my son and hit nothing but fairways and greens tater style. Love your channel. You explain everything so well simplifying the golf swing to just what’s essential which makes playing way more fun which will help me teach my son to mash potatoes 💪
@Gdub - This "Magic Elbow" episode has helped countless golfers across the globe overcome a myriad of issues and experience the best ball striking of their lives, and it's an excellent supplemental lesson to this week's trail arm tip that you also commented on. I'm very glad to know that it worked so well for you. As for your older equipment - sure, there are many benefits to new technology, but if you are comfortable with what you're playing with and those clubs are performing well for you, then there's no need to kick them to the curb. With regard to you and your son mashing potatoes together, perhaps you might both benefit from my online school, where so many folks across the globe are now playing the best golf of their lives as a result. As an enrolled member you'll enjoy: - Unlimited access to comprehensive members-only systems for the full swing. - Short game courses: Chipping, Pitching, Bunker play, Putting. - Simplified, succinct, step-by-step lessons and drills designed to put you on an accelerated path towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion. - Detailed troubleshooting diagnostic videos and fixes for a variety of common swing issues. - Power & Distance course. - Shot-Shaping Grid course. - Ball Flight Fixes course. - Indoor Training Program. - The quick-start “Get Out and Go Play” program. - A Members' Forum where you can ask specific swing-related questions, interact with others in the SagutoGolf community, and suggest new content ideas. - Access to all exclusive paid UA-cam channel members-only content at no additional charge. - Discounted rate on my V1 Swing Video Analysis service. - Ongoing additions of new professional instruction content. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf. Keep up the great work and have fun out there! TS
Love this! An add on, if you have trouble doing this, put a rag in between your back arm and your body and keep it pinned there while you swing. Helps you exagggerate that movement and force you into different muscle memory. 👍👍
I'm glad you enjoyed the "magic elbow", Zachary!! Yes - a rag or a golf glove works well. Actually in the Stack and Tilt book they suggest a drill where you hit shots with a tee stuck under each armpit and try to keep both tees in place throughout the entire swing. Thanks! Tom
Thanks!! This lesson on Mr. Hogan's "magic elbow" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that it also resonated well with you! Tom
I really like the simplicity of the explanation. I didn’t need a note pad, a voice recorder and a Secretary. Just watch,pause, try it, and restart. Straight forward info. Very helpful. And being naturally left handed, and playing as a lefty , it helps me understand creating more power in my swing by having the pieces connected . 12 handicap looking for single digits. Nice work !
Hi Larry, I truly appreciate your kind words and I am very glad the instruction on my channel is benefiting your game!! Thanks for sharing, keep up the great work, and I look forward to hearing about your single-digit accomplishment in the near future!! Cheers! Tom
I didn't quite get it when I read Mr.Hogan's book till I saw your video. I tried this today and started to have lag on my swing. My usual ball flight is quite high but with this tip I can compress the ball much better, have a good ball striking and much better ball flight.
I'm very glad to learn that this lesson video resonated well with you and helped you to improve your impact! By the way, due to their popularity I've combined my Hogan lesson videos into a playlist series on this channel. Here's the link if you are interested: ua-cam.com/play/PLV62KxT7Mp7IyNDRp0hZK1F1OScdXx-u1.html Thanks for sharing your success and keep up the great work! Tom
I've been spying on you all along, neighbor. I just didn't think you'd ever find out.....😆😆 Yes - indeed it is great for consistency and power!! Cheers! Tom
I have been golfing for about six months now, and struggle with an inconsistent shot (mostly bad slices). After focusing on keeping my trailing elbow tucked, my swing path was IMMEDIATELY better. Can’t believe how such a small adjustment has impacted my swing! Love your videos, thanks for the tips!
Mr. Hogan's "magic elbow" has singlehandedly fixed a wide variety of swing issues, Evan. I'm very glad to know that it helped you as well. Thanks for sharing your success, and keep up the great work!! Tom
@@SagutoGolf Hey, just wanted to give you an update. I went to the course for the first time since practicing this technique. I took 10 strokes off of my game! Thank you so much, this is the best tip that I have had to improve my golf game so far.
Really excellent - I have been working on this in my swing, keeping the trail arm more connected, and it greatly improves consistency (and I am a Plus 1.9 index). Nice video.
Plus 1.3 index here, totally agree with what you said about connecting the trail arm, definitely improves ball striking and consistency, very often overlooked.
"The trail arm is a huge power source that nobody talks about......." Dang right.....i just adjusted my swing to tuck my trail arm more against my body and this has made probably the biggest impact to my swing in a positive way. Much more solid ball striking. Thank you very much!!!
Thanks for that tip, i have been trying to hinge, lag & so many other things to confuse me. I did this drill with allignment sticks keeping my elbow tucked to my body & i got more distance & hit the ball closer to my target. I need to to practice & get more consistant but it really simplified workingbon my swing, thank you, amazing tip.
Welcome to this great game, Nick!! As a beginning golfer, I really think you will benefit from the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school. That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish. Additionally, you'll find all my short game content (putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play), advanced level courses on shot shaping and power/distance, diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more there. So many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ Have fun out there! Tom
Welcome to "the dark side", @henaman32, where the spoils of "conventional" instruction - chronic inconsistency, physical pain, and endless frustration - yield to the fruits of effortless and body-friendly enjoyment of this great game for a lifetime. 😆 I'm very glad to learn of your success!! Thanks so much for your support, and keep up the great work!! Tom
This video helped me alot, I have the tucked elbow, strait arms, comfortable swing, BUTT, I didn't have the hip movement right. Paused this vid two or three times, went out, practiced the hip movement and wala, it started coming together. I'll keep working the technique of Ben Hogan, you are showing and teaching. Thanks for all the hard work you're putting into this. I've joined your website, going to sign up for some lessons as well!
Thanks Denny - I appreciate your support and I'm glad this lesson video helped you!! By the way, due to their popularity I've combined my Hogan lesson videos into a playlist series on this channel. Here's the link in case you're interested: ua-cam.com/play/PLV62KxT7Mp7IyNDRp0hZK1F1OScdXx-u1.html Cheers! Tom
This was a breakthrough, I ended up feeling my right elbow dig into an L shape until the release--Oh what an effortless repeatable feeling! I must begin with the lower body. I struggled with the backswing my whole life, thanks to this teaching I can have zero tension in the arms at setup, it’s not a journey to the top anymore. What is key, is that I don’t have the anxiety of having to hinge my wrists, which gets me all locked up.
That's great, Father Paul B.! I'm very glad to know this lesson resonated well with you!! Enjoy your newfound repeatable move and that nice crispy contact it provides!! Thanks for sharing! Tom
My pleasure, Kevin - I'm very glad to know that this lesson on Mr. Hogan's "magic" elbow resonated well with you!! It sure has helped a lot of golfers around the globe to resolve a myriad of issues and experience the wonderful feeling of crispy, compressed impact. Keep up the great work and have fun out there! TS
This no doubt is a powerful move. Ben Hogans book is a present I got from a friend who introduced me to this game in the early 90’s. But I found his descriptions too detailed. Although I did go through the book. I think for a driver keeping your right elbow glued to your side is a bit restricting. For irons especially mid to short it works well. Nice tip and reminder for those of us who have studied his book.
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You produce nice video on the value of the Right elbow but way you see the value of mechanics I take little issue with you. If you look at how Ben Right elbow is created on the back swing to your form. Your elbow goes back to far which limits right elbow placement on the down swing. Watch Ben Rich elbow going back and see it movement on the down swing is not as go as his. If you watch his down swing the right elbow go forward where right arm is up and shoulder title is great all because of right elbow timing and placement.
Your timing is later than Ben that affect shape of the body during the down swing and delays right elbow placement during the down swing which affect rotational force he talks about in his Two drawing going into the hands.
The two drawing in his book the Five Lesson gives greatest understanding if you understand all that is parts to the golf swing he shows.
Little differences with the Right elbow affects rotational force ability going into the hands.The timing and placement of the Right elbow during the down swing affect spine title and force into the hands. The right elbow action determines lag time of the hands to strike the ball. As the right arm extends out the club face turns and comes open to the ball and lower snap affect of the hands/.
Timing the snap of hand is in direct relations to right elbow placement. If the righ elbow is in side as your club head goes into ball your shoulder are titles tha allows greater rotation force going into the hands so they create the snap of the club head through the ball.
Keep working but in MY view your still little off in what he created as the most affect swing mechanics for each clubs. The one big weakness to me in this video is your foot work placement for the. club you used. The placement of feet in your swing did not allow your right elbow to be used affectedly.
Ben Hogan has foot work placement for each club so the right elbow can be place in the most affect way. Watch your hip go up as the right elbow comes through show your foot work setup did not allow the right elbow to come through without you moving up and down. . Your work is good. My area is base on physical training for swing mechanics for each club base in core breathing and hip setup so spine and shoulder are affective.
Have good day. You can look me up on You Tube and my explaining the two drawing from energy point of view and shape of the body for swing mechanics. Your young and I am OLD. Have a good day.
@@Qitrainer You did not finish 3rd grade grammar, or you do not naturally speak English. Tom is trying to focus on "one" of thousands, if not many more, aspects of the physics of the golf swing. Try to focus. Perfecting one thing can automatically correct many others.
This last summer I was in the zone for about a month. My take away felt compact and connected and my ball striking was very solid and consistent. Sadly the feel of that take away went away. I still hit plenty of good shots, but the consistency was lost. After watching "Hogan's magic elbow" I made a few swings and the feeling of this summer's take away was back. I went to the range and the it was like summer all over again. I can't wait to take the "magic elbow" to the course.
Great lesson, Ben Hogan, the best golfer ever..
Dude... seriously, you just suck at understanding high to mid handicap golfers.
@04:00, you are showing exactly what I mean. You keep talking about the 'trail arm' and you show casting, but what you COMPLETELY FAIL to talk about is the fact that the downswing is being initiated by the shoulders/arms. THAT'S WHAT CAUSES CASTING.
The way you demo it backs it up. Your hips follow your shoulder turn when you start the casting motion. That's what most golfers do. That's why they can't hit the ball with any consistency and work up a sweat when they're at the driving range.
High handicappers (most of the golfing public) start the swing like your bad example @04:00. I've rarely encountered a high handicapper who started the swing with their hips. Obviously, you overexaggerate the casting motion, but even when you do, you're starting it with your shoulders/arms and your hips try to follow, even with you don't try to let them.
Also, the TRAIL ARM is NOT a source of thunderous godly power, or whatever that horseshit you said... it's simply there to keep the club on plane and assist in channeling the power from THE HIPS. The hips are the power generators of the swing. The backswing lets you coil up, turns the torso/chest... the slightest pause to let the hips start the swing, and then the shoulders, arms, and hands follow.
Everyone from Ben Hogan onward has said this. It's not hard to understand. I don't know what else to tell you.
This video literally changed my golf game. I golfed with my dad first time in like 3-4 months after practicing this for only a couple weeks. He was literally blown away at the power and distance I was getting. He was telling me to explain It to him because he was even noticing how much more shallow my plane was.... I had some wind at back (a lot) but I had a drive to 370+!! I had 3-4 others that were extremely impressive as well. Longest I’ve driven the ball in my life, by far, and my irons were extremely crispy. My dad literally goes “dude you are creating some serious club head speed and lag(he’s a good golfer)...Need to redo my distances because I’m constantly going long lol. Can’t say I’m mad. Saguto is the goat. Stay crispy everyone
@Brmax24,
Dude......... 370+???!!! 💪💪💪
This lesson video has helped so many folks, in many case producing dramatic results such as those you are experiencing. It truly is a "MAGIC" elbow, because it conquers such a vast array of swing issues to deliver exactly what you said - a shallowed in to out path, lag, serious speed, and extra crispy impact!!
Well done and thanks so much for sharing!!
Your in Crispiness,
Tom
@@SagutoGolf thanks again Tom! I can’t wait to play again most fun in years golfing. Other thing I noticed the next day. Was how sore my core, glutes, hamstrings were... Never had that happen in the past golfing .. All hands I guess and no big muscles with the previous swing
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@@trentadkins4080 mad you’re bad ?
@@Bmax24 you are right ! This tip changed my golfing life!! Found myself in places I have never been on my course ! Good places btw.
Best single golf tip ever. I’m an instant fan of yours.
I'm glad you enjoyed it, Randall. It truly is a "magic" elbow that can cure many a swing affliction!!
If you haven't already done so please subscribe to my channel as there is plenty more where this came from, including another Hogan episode airing on Saturday evening (EST)!!
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Tom
I watched this video last night and hit my first 300 yard drive ever at the driving range tonight. I don’t think I’ve ever hit the sweet spot on a driver until I watched this video. It’s literally game changing. This is pure gold. Wow. Thank you!
That's awesome, Jacob - well done!! 💪💪
This lesson on Mr. Hogan's "magic elbow" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that it also resonated well with you!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am quite certain you will really enjoy and benefit from the comprehensive, structured, step-by-step learning platform for all the finer aspects of the swing (and the game in general) in my online school. Have you looked into it yet? Thousands of folks across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. And here is a link to my free mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you are interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
My 91 yr old Dad still says "tuck the right elbow" every time I visit and go off to play golf. He also loves to say- "clubs for sale, sweet spot never hit"
Your Dad sounds like a fun dude to play golf with.
@@aokworldwide_com6298 Thanks. I count my blessings that he and Mom have lived such a long life, especially considering his military career and time spent in harm's way. I didn't take up golf until 40, and he had to quit due to arthritis at only 48. He took me to the MCAS Miramar in San Diego 10 years ago and said "what the hell" , picked up my wedge and chipped in from off the green....the only time I saw him hit a ball since I caddied for him in 1969 in Atsugi Japan. Good times. Have a great day.
“sweet spot never hit”🤣🤣🤣
What about the "Hogan Swing Plane" who ever talks about that??
@@shofey before Hogan died he said he was all wrong about his swing plane and wished he would have changed it. Said could have won a lot more tournaments.
I have watched literally hundreds of UA-cam videos on golf swings and how to hit the golf ball. This video is probably the Best golf swing video I have ever seen! It has clarified and simplified something I had in the past found to be so complex and difficult. I don’t have to think about the back swing or the downswing anymore! It is almost like my swing is on autopilot. Thank you Tom!!!
This is one of the best golf swing videos I've ever seen.
I appreciate that!! This lesson on Mr. Hogan's "magic elbow" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that it helped you as well!
Tom
Just wanted you and anyone who watches this my own experience on this video. It has single handedly changed my golf game for the better. I've been seriously playing for about 3 years now and had thought about giving up a few times because no matter how many videos I watched or how many balls I hit on the range I couldn't get a consistent swing and was not improving at all. Within, no kidding, 2 days of practicing this swing technique, I've not only added about 15 yards per club but my ball striking is crisp and flush. I just shot 6 strokes better than I normally do on the first 9 I played after using it and if I knew how to chip it would have been closer to 10 strokes. And my ball flight, wow, high towering shots that feels so good when I hit it. Enough rambling, THANK YOU. thank you for posting this video. It's given me a new sense of enjoyment of golf.
Do you keep the right elbow in on driver too or just irons
@@robertwhite3067 Same. You might want to check your face of the club at impact. You can go to a neutral to strong golf grip ( look it up) to prevent slicing- or as Ben Hogan did also, pull your rear leg back from even just a bit.
@@robertwhite3067 You gotta do what feels good for you. For me, I keep the elbow in on my driver, just not as much.
I revisited this video and must say that, after 35 years of golf, and receiving countless tips, THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PRINCIPLE I HAVE EVER LEARNED.
It will UTTERLY TRANSFORM your swing.
It should be the first thing golfers are taught.
My God, when I think of the frustration I would've been spared had I learned this at age 15 ...
This video is a Saguto classic.
When friends ask how I've improved so much, I send them this video.
Is it similar for driver?
@@JustMe-to8te Yes
Tom I just want to genuinely thank you. I found your channel near the beginning of the year and I started trying your techniques, but I also tried the techniques from some of the major channels. After poor performance and some neck, shoulder, and back pain/aches I decided to really focus on your channel and fundamentals. Im thrilled to say that after 3 months of watching and re-watching your videos and going to the range twice a week, my golf game has changed dramatically. I would always hit around 105 to 110, and now I'm hitting in the high 80s. As a result of your videos I consistently make clean contact and hit the ball straight. Ive never been more excited about the game. Ive abandoned all the other channels and look forward to every one of your videos.
Welcome to "the dark side", John, where the spoils of "conventional" instruction - chronic inconsistency, physical pain, and endless frustration - yield to the fruits of effortless and body-friendly enjoyment of this great game for a lifetime. 😆
Seriously, I'm very glad to learn of your success through this instruction, and I am THRILLED to know how much fun you are now having playing this great game!! THAT is what this channel and my online school are really all about!!
Thanks for sharing, and keep up the great work!!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf I practiced this tuck for a good hour in 86 degree weather before my round, and not only did I pure multiple howitzers, it helped me pack in some pit juice with a stench that blew my opponent away. I skunked him out of winning the big prize , a bag of Cheetos.
Truly Yours,
Cheetos Challenge Champion
I've been playing a little over a year. Had lessons, watched all the youtubes but couldn't hit consistently to save my life. Until this video. This incredible, simple tip has given me a simple, crisp, effective, repeatable swing. Every time. I've gone from sipping Bud Light to the land of milk and honey. Thank you, Tom!
That's awesome!! This lesson on Mr. Hogan's "magic elbow" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that it also resonated well with you!
Thanks for sharing your dramatic improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: Now that you've had a taste of the crispy KFC ball striking bliss I've been talking about, perhaps you are ready for the full buffet? To this end I invite you to check out my online school where you can take your learning - and your game - to the next level. But don't just take my word for it; have a look at the unsolicited testimonials of some of the thousands of folks from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - who are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result:
i love this guys common sense approach to teaching golf swing
Thanks Tanner - I appreciate your kind words and I'm very glad to know that you are enjoying my channel's instruction content!!
Tom
This is the best video I’ve ever seen on the full swing.
Thanks Steve!
This lesson on Mr. Hogan's "magic elbow" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that it also resonated well with you!
Tom
Tom, I never comment on any YT videos but I wanted to thank you for this amazing tip. Have been struggling with consistency (also due to shifting my weight all over the place; if anyone hasn't seen Tom's video on that, please do), and just by following those two lessons of yours, my golf swing instantly and dramatically approved. Will be recommending this to my dad, my friends - everyone! 100% a believer.
This lesson on Mr. Hogan's "magic elbow" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking, James. I'm very glad to know that it also resonated well with you!
Thanks for sharing your improvement, and I appreciate the referrals!!
Tom
PS: By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
So just put the “magic elbow” to the test and it works! What I love about this is it really does put the whole swing together! Amazing! I want to feel the swing not think of 20 things as I’m swinging. This simplifies everything!
This lesson on Mr. Hogan's "magic elbow" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that it resonated with you as well, Adam! Thanks for sharing your success with it!!
Tom
I just saw this great video and was able to reach over from my chair and pick up Ben's 5 Lessons book that I had on my desk. That book is my bible. Ben shows the great drill on pages 82 and 83 which demonstrates what Tom is advocating. You can do it in your garage and is a great warm-up before playing. Actually, this video is a great reminder for me.
Best piece of golfing advice I have ever gotten. My teacher told me about it and then referred me to Tom's videos. And he's not even a Stack and Tilt guy.
I'm glad to know that Hogan's "magic" elbow helped you, Dan!! And please pass along my appreciation to your teacher for the referral!!
Keep up the great work and have fun out there!
TS
After studying your golf tips for a week, I've narrowed it down to 3 swing thought/tips. 1- weight on lead leg throughout swing. 2- turn shoulder down at the ball. 3- stay connected and fire the right arm into the ball. These 3 skills alone are key. I cant recommend enough for everyone to join your membership golf school. Once I did, I instantly found all the missing pieces in my golf swing that I wasnt understanding from only watching your youtube videos. I think it should be mentioned, Toms online golf school is very professional and if in case your turned off by his "silliness" with his youtube videos, rest a sure, he is professional.
BTW, I enjoy the 'silliness'.
Thanks for clarifying the "silliness" thing, Desmond!!!...😂
Seriously, I truly appreciate your kind words and validation of my online school. Yes - Believe it or not, there are a few who can't quite cut through the camera persona on this free channel, so it's great to have your testimonial on the "all-business" nature of the online school, and as long as you don't mind I may reference it from time to time.
As for your three swing keys, they are absolutely spot on, and it is no wonder that you are enjoying such improvement and success!
Thanks again for your support, and keep up the great work!!
Tom
This one tip has been hugely helpful. Keep keeping it simple. I don't need more confusion in my life.
I agree, Whitney - why should a recreational pastime further confuse an already far-too-complicated world??..... 😎
This lesson on Mr. Hogan's "magic elbow" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that it also resonated well with you!
Keep up the great - and confusion-free - work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am quite certain you will really enjoy and benefit from the simplified, comprehensive, structured learning platform for all the finer aspects of the swing (and the game in general) in my online school. Have you looked into it yet? Thousands of folks across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. And here is a link to my free mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you are interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
All I can say is WOW! I'm a high handicap golfer. I've had lessons, tried various ideas from UA-cam, but took this tip on the driving range today, and what a difference! The drives were heading straight! I really had to tuck that arm close, but that's it. Just taking a smooth. Controlled, swing. Thank you so much for this information.
Really one of the best tips I ever got. A lot of videos are talking about WHY this elbow is useful but only this one really simple shows how I need to do it.
Thanks a lot for sharing this!
Best regards from Germany!
I'm very glad to know that this "magic elbow" lesson resonated well with you, Eric. If we can get to that position crispy contact is nearly guaranteed!
I hope all is well in Germany!!
Tom
One of the best tips anyone can give on the golf swing
Thanks Drew - I'm glad you enjoyed this latest addition to my Hogan series!!
Cheers!
Tom
Gotta brag a little bit.
I read The 5 Lessons and Fearless Golf, watched a bunch of your videos, and went out today and broke 100 for the first time(91. Previously shot about '"1-idontwannatalkaboutit-hundred). Played 18 holes on the same ball (huge accomplishment for me). Fixed God-knows-how-many pitch marks.
Between you, Mr Hogan, and Dr Valiante, I'm actually liking this game. Thanks for the help!!!
All bragging is welcomed and encouraged here, Morgan - very nicely done!!
Congratulations on your success, and thanks for sharing it!!
Keep up the great work!
Tom
Without reservation, this is the best video instruction for tucking the right elbow in . At 71 years young my power and distance is diminishing. My wife and I tried this tuck move and we are ecstatic with the effortless results. Our chipping has become deadly accurate to boot. I would encourage all senior golfers to adopt this tucking move. Many many thanks, coach!!
Hi Tom, I can't thank you enough for making this tutorial, it has improved my ball striking enormously. Like others, I constantly trawl through golf help vids but this is the first one that has actually worked on the course. Just by making a couple of small changes has paid huge dividends. Thanks again !!
That's fantastic, Keith! My lesson series on this "trail arm magic" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome wide variety of issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that this concept is performing well for you, too!
Thanks for sharing your success with it and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: With regard to watching different videos from different sources, please be careful in navigating the muddied, overly-complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. That is not a dig against any other teachers out there. It's simply best to 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. And if the system I teach appeals to you or at the very least stokes your curiosity, 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
I'm a former Tennis player. And since I started playing Golf I always wondered why everyone disagreed with me when I told them that the right side hits the ball. After watching this video I now know i was right. and thank you for the best tip I have ever had.
I'm glad you found this video, Robert!! The transition from tennis to golf would be a very easy one if not for that erroneous bit of advice that sadly permeated deeply into the world of "conventional" instruction. Hopefully you are now well on your way to experiencing ball striking bliss!!
Tom
I cannot believe how well this worked. Had to comment and thank you for such a simple and effective technique.
@Martenoodle - This lesson on Mr. Hogan's "magic elbow" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that it resonated with you as well!
Thanks for sharing your success with this lesson and keep up the great work!
Tom
PS: By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
I keep coming back to this video! This simple lesson changed my swing, giving me more power on drives, and better accuracy with my irons. Whenever I start "straying" I come back and watch it again! Thanks,Tom!
You and countless others around the globe, Brian. The "magic elbow" truly is the cure-all for so many swing afflictions!!
Keep up the great work and have fun out there!!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf Tom, when you swing longer, like with the driver, what happens then? It would seem a longer, driver swing would pull the elbow further way or higher unless you want a swing that look like Rahm's (which wouldn't be bad, obviously).
Great instructional video, the best instructor on UA-cam
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Rich, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction!
The lesson series on this "trail arm magic" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a host of swing issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that it also resonated well with you! Here's a link to my most recent installment in this series if you've not already viewed it: ua-cam.com/video/GQI6SoL1AUg/v-deo.html
And since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will also enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Thanks again!
Tom
Excellent tip I found this video today yesterday at range I kept my elbow tucked close against my side and hit amazing straight irons. definitely something to this
I tried this out on the driving range today, and was really impressed with how solidly and consistently I was striking the ball. Great tip!
Glad it helped, Larry!! It truly is a "magic" move!!
Tom
Thanks!
Thanks so much, David - I sincerely appreciate your support and I'm very glad to know that you are enjoying my channel's content!
Tom
There really is so much gold here! I need to watch the first few minutes of this just before leaving to go to the range every time! Thanks Tom and thanks Ben Hogan
My aim is indeed for SagutoGolf to be the Fort Knox of online golf instruction, David, and based on the comments Mr. Hogan's "Magic Elbow" has been a gold nugget for many golfers out there!!
Thanks for your kind words and support, and keep up the great work!!
Tom
Hello from Australia. Mate your the best!! I don't need to watch any other golf instructors! Ben Hogan is my God!!
Thanks Gary - I'm glad you're enjoying my Hogan content!!
Cheers!
TS
This is fantastic. "Right Elbow Magic." Tom does it again. Clearest, easiest to understand and most effective instructor on UA-cam. Down right awesome. Keep it crispy.
Thanks Gregory - I appreciate that and I'm glad you enjoyed the "magic" show!!
Cheers!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf My pleasure Tom. Every word of it is true.
Curious, did my "right elbow magic" comment I posted a while back have anything to do with why you titled your lesson "HOGAN'S MAGIC ELBOW?"
I have watched your vids during Rona. Golf is all we can do. I got tired of losing to guys who cannot hold a candle to me athletically but are better golfers than I. So.......I saw the vid where you are laying on ground telling me I have been swinging the club wrong entire life. Which I know is true. Cause I sucked. Inconsistent. Two months later I have the three best 9 hole scores I have ever had. 42, 43, 44 at hard courses in Richmond Va. I have only practiced this at range 4-5 times. And played 18 4 times. Truth: I am hitting ball better now than EVER. PERIOD. I hit a 290 yard drive on 18 Sunday during a back 9 42 at Mill quarter. I barely felt ball coming off of club face. Thank you Tom!!!!! I have sent your vids to several friends who are asking me if I have been taking lessons during Rona.
Hi David,
I am very glad the instruction on my channel has benefited your game to such an extent!! Don't you just love that effortless swing feeling while simultaneously watching your tee shot disappear into orbit??!! Seems to me that you're now beginning to finally put that athleticism to work for you, and you're still just scratching the surface of your full potential!!
Thanks for sharing your success and keep up the great work; I truly appreciate you referring your friends to SagutoGolf!!!
Tom
Can you post a link to the video you mention David?
This one cracked the code on my swing. Today was the first day I had a repeatable swing and that click. Only thought keeping that elbow in position. Thank you for providing this instruction!
Awesome - I'm very glad to know that Hogan's Elbow worked its magic on your swing!!
Thanks for sharing your success with this lesson, and keep up the great work!!
Tom
By far, the best tip I've ever seen! Thank you!!!
Thanks Mark! This lesson on Mr. Hogan's "magic elbow" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that it helped you as well!
Tom
Great advice, followed it today and shot 83 after a 95 yesterday. Couldn’t miss the fairway. Thank you!
AWESOME!! Well done, Joseph!!
Thanks for sharing and keep up the great playing!!
Tom
FINALLY.... someone has a great golf tip.
LOL! Glad you enjoyed it, and I hope this lesson works its "magic" on your swing!
TS
100% true. I finally broke 90 after implementing this. When my swing starts to get a little sketchy I remind myself to be mindful of that right elbow and my swing gets corrected. If I could only put now.
It absolutely is the "magic" elbow, Aldo!! Nice job!!
By the way, with regard to your putting you may be interested in looking into the SagutoGolf online school as that is where you'll find all my short game instruction. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only learning system for the full swing along with chipping, pitching, putting, bunker play, and much more, and I'm regularly adding new content. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process for you. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga.
Congratulations on breaking 90 and keep up the great work!!
Tom
Probably the best golf tip you will ever receive.
Thanks Alan! This lesson on Mr. Hogan's "magic elbow" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that it also resonated well with you!
Tom
Well done and thank you. One of the clearest, most pertinent, concise golf lessons I’ve seen, and resulting in immediate increase in regularity and precision. And isn’t that what we’re all looking for?
Thanks Tim - I'm very glad the "magic elbow" video helped your swing and ball striking consistency to such an extent!
I appreciate you sharing your success with this lesson - keep up the great work!
Cheers!
Tom
PS: By the way, due to their popularity I've combined my Hogan lesson videos into a playlist series on this channel. Here's the link in case you're interested in more similar content: ua-cam.com/play/PLV62KxT7Mp7IyNDRp0hZK1F1OScdXx-u1.html
I want the other lessons that give me 25 things to think about in my backswing
Thanks!!! I used to be a carpenter. My right hand is my power hand. I write with my left hand. Like you do. Injustice learned the elbow hammer from you and it’s unlocked my power. Thanks
Fantastic!! My lesson series on this "trail arm magic" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome wide variety of issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that this concept is performing well for you, too!
Thanks for validating it with your success with it and keep up the great work!
Tom Saguto, PGA
PS: Would you like to learn some key aspects of the body-friendly, powerful, low-maintenance swing system I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my recently updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal instruction method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Hi Tom. A crispy update on trail arm progress - she’s coming along rather nicely - and I feel the whole “crispier shot” thing is gradually increasing in frequency at the moment - which is just fine for me. I know I’m making real progress with your online course. 😜. This evening, I hit an intended lay-up 5 wood , my 3rd shot on a 530 yds par 5 (after a decent drive, but a poor second shot with my 3 wood) from 212 yards, thinking I’d hit it about 175 yds as usual, and then chip on. However... I connected perfectly, nice little draw. Fluid. Effortless. Felt really comfortable and natural. Couldn’t see it land as the hole is lower than the ridge which was in front of me, maybe 40 yds ahead from where I hit it. It ended 4 ft from pin. Sunk for birdie. Walking tall. Love this game. 😎
I love it, Nick!! *_"Fluid, effortless, comfortable, and natural"_* - that's what we're shooting for here, because that's what ultimately leads us to enjoying this great game for a lifetime! (i.e.: "Love this game" as you say! 😆)
Thanks so much for sharing that great shot!!
Keep it crispy!!
Tom
Tom, I watched this video last weekend and then watched your free ball striking Mini-Course. I practiced these movements all weekend while watching The Masters. Headed to the practice range on Monday to try them out. Wow. What a difference I had in ball contact with my irons. Hit my Driver a little better. I played 18 holes on Tuesday on a tight course using these keys. I shot an 83 and I'm usually around 90. I hit the green on 3 of the 4 Par 3's, which I seldom do. And I made an Eagle on a 60 yard pitch shot on a par 4. My first Eagle in the last 9 years! These keys to better ball striking are gold. I still need to work on my Driver swing as I missed a good many fairways. But I was impressed with the way I hit the ball with my irons. I may have to sign up for your online golf scholl.
That is OUTSTANDING, Steve - 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 your support in sharing your ball striking improvement, keep up the great work, and I hope to see you soon in the school where you can take your learning to a completely new level!!
Tom
Thanks for taking the time to help us! This is my 3rd year playing golf and I incorporated this move several months ago and it’s a game changer! You do a great job and it’s appreciated!
It is my pleasure, Brenan! I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you. This lesson on Mr. Hogan's "magic elbow" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking. I'm thrilled that it helped you as well!
Thanks for your kind words and keep up the great work!!
Tom
I was having the worst stretch of golf in my life. Saw this video and worked on keeping my flying elbow in. Suddenly I could play golf again. Thx.
This lesson on Mr. Hogan's "magic elbow" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking, Hunter. I'm very glad to know that it also resonated well with you!
Keep up the great work!!
Tom
Well that only lasted one day. Back to 30 degree left pulls again. Forget this golf crap….I’m done with it.
More than any other swing keys, the right elbow on the right hip on the downswing is the single Hogan move that will cure all swing ills because it sets the swing plane AND it enables a full arm extension throwing motion release from the inside to avoid the #1 swing flaw- coming over the top!
You got it, Jim - that is indeed the elixir for most all diseases of the swing!!
Tom
I have been referencing Ben Hogan 5 Lessons for 30 years in my own swing. I have watched two of your videos that take apart some not perfectly explained or unexplained elements of a Hogan method swing. My swing feels fantastic. Super crisp, reliable, and powerful.
Mr. Hogan timelessly delivers phenomenal instructional value, right?! But there are just so many misconceptions about Hogan’s swing out there - particularly within the realm of misunderstood or misapplied instruction - that have sadly relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of chronic frustration. I'm doing my best here to clear these up one by one and put an end to this madness by taking what Mr. Hogan conveys in the “Five Lessons” book as his "feels", applying it to the reality of what he actually did in his swing, and translating it into something we all - including myself - can learn well from. Because if we can get Hogan right there are tremendously effective swing keys to be garnered!!
I'm very glad to know that the lessons you referenced resonated well with you. Thanks for sharing your crispness, keep up the great work, and have fun out there!!
Tom
Yesterday I saw this video and went to play a round and ended up shooting my best score (79) from my previous personal best 85. It helped keep the ball in play the whole round. Love it.
That's fabulous, David - congrats on absolutely nuking your previous personal best score!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson benefited your game to such an extent. It truly is a "magic" elbow!!
Thanks for your support of my channel and for sharing your success, and keep up the great work!!
Tom
Watching this lightbulbs we’re going off in my head. Can’t wait to get to the range to practice! Thank you!
This lesson on Mr. Hogan's "magic elbow" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking, Debi. I hope it performs well for you too!!
By the way, here's a newer episode on this same topic: ua-cam.com/video/ukwnUkpWxHM/v-deo.html
Embrace the challenge of this greatest of games and have fun out there!!
Tom
Just watched this video which shows the tucked-in trail arm. I have been doing this for some time now which together with the turn of the shoulders which you have also described is now making my golf so much more fun and my ball striking has improved 90%, Thanks for these videos Tom and best wishes to you.
Nice work, Bob, and thanks so much for your kind words and support!!
Keep it crispy and keep it fun!!
Tom
So happy I saw this video on UA-cam, your tip is gold
This lesson on Mr. Hogan's "magic elbow" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that it also resonated well with you!
Thanks for your message and support!
Tom Saguto, PGA
PS: By the way, since my channel’s content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
The best golf tip and explanation I have ever had.
Thanks for your kind words - I'm glad you enjoyed this lesson video!!
Tom
PS: By the way, due to their popularity I've combined my recent Hogan lesson videos into a playlist series on this channel. Here's the link: ua-cam.com/play/PLV62KxT7Mp7IyNDRp0hZK1F1OScdXx-u1.html
After watching this video for the first time, I went out in the world and played 27 holes, committing to tuck the trail arm in...wowza!!! Drives were constantly 30 yards longer. By the last 9 holes, my drives were landing in the same area as the guys hitting from the back tees. Plus they were beautiful!!!
That is *AWESOME,* Corinna!! I'm very glad to know that this Ben Hogan gem resonated so well with you!!
Thanks very much for sharing and keep up the great work!!
Tom
i was doing this very thing at the range today elbow tucked in on trail arm mucking around with lag on 7 iron
driving up to 175+ yards and hitting as crispy as kfc, had people watching me , ive had 20 games of golf in my life
but i have been absorbing Saguto golf lessons , this is the real deal, thankyou Tom. from the land down under
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That's fantastic, Grant!!
I'm glad to know that the KFC is still crispy when it gets down under because that's a very long way from Kentucky!!😆
Thanks for sharing your success and keep up the great work!!!
Cheers!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf Tom can I personally message as I discovered something with the grip that can get rid of a few more variables in the swing and would like opinion
Cheers
Thanks
Thanks so much, Peter! I sincerely appreciate your support and I'm very glad to know that you are enjoying my channel's content!
Tom
Very nostalgic of Hogan style swing and truly inspirational
Thank you Edward!
This dude's understanding of the golf swing, especially cause/effect, is unmatched.
I sincerely appreciate the kind words, Tom, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating well with you!!
Tom
You've been a big help in my golf game! Been playing for four months and people assume I've been playing for years. I try to keep the same essential swing and focus on the movement you talk about here but also set up with my dominant wrist in a hinged position and try to basically keep my hands and wrists in the same exact position through contact.
Sounds like you've figured out a great and effective way to simplify this for yourself! Well done!!
Keep up the great work - you've come a very long way in a very short amount of time!!
Thanks for your kind words and for sharing your success!
Tom
This tip by "The Prophet Tom Saguto," has by far improved my game where it's hard to miss fairways. Thank you Tom!!
This Hogan's "magic elbow" lesson has helped countless golfers to experience the best ball striking of their lives. I'm very glad to know that it resonated well with you, Alex!
Thanks for sharing your success, keep up the great work, and have fun out there!!
TS
Stack and tilt keep right elbow tucked to your side and holy crap for the last two days I’ve been doing this, just watching this video now and yeah brother. I’ve never hit them so far and straight !!!!! Thanks
Welcome to "the dark side", Bill, where the spoils of "conventional" instruction - chronic inconsistency, physical pain, and endless frustration - yield to the fruits of effortless and body-friendly enjoyment of this great game for a lifetime. 😆
Cheers!
Tom
I can testify the correctness of this advise. I have been wanting to play golf well for years and i am only coming to enlightenment on the key which is the rigth elbow. I have been slicing for my long iron and pulling left on my short iron for years. This right elbow move solves both problems for me. Elbow hinge and not wrist hinge. No more casting for me. Great video, Tom !
It is indeed the "Magic" elbow, Eddy! I'm very glad to know that this lesson helped you!!
Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work!
Tom
Thanks Tom. Your enthusiasm and positive encouragement extends far beyond the borders of your home. Informal, renewing discoveries of past greats, you are a treat to watch.
I truly appreciate your kind words, Ron, and I'm very glad to know that you are enjoying my channel's content!!
Thanks very much for your support!!
Cheers,
Tom
Started using this swing today in my golf game and I have to say that it has helped my swing greatly. Will continue to work on this swing but it has so much promise in my future golf game. Thank you.
I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating well with you, Art!
Have you considered the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish. So many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about it: saguto.golf
Also, here's a link to my free mini-course: go.saguto.golf/
Keep up the great work and have fun out there!!
TS
Best golf tip I’ve ever had. I’m normally preoccupied with my swing plane but this move makes it a natural movement. Had a super game after adopting it. 👍
That's Fabulous, Bob! It truly is a "MAGIC" elbow!!
Thanks for sharing your success with this lesson video!
Tom
That’s two of us. I incorporated this into my trigger and it’s chanced my golf life.
Have heard and known about this aspect of Ben Hogans swing for many years. Finally someone has explained its benefits and how to do it clearly and effectively. It all makes perfect sense and I intend to incorporate this technique into my game as soon as possible. Thanks for a truly impackful tip I'm fully confident, that's bound to be a game changing improvement move for all who implement it into their set-up. Great tip & outstanding video.
I'm glad to know that my explanation of Mr. Hogan's trail elbow action resonated well with you, Steven!
Thanks for your kind words. I hope this tip works the same "magic" for you that it is for so many others across the globe!!
Tom
Great video. Peter Thomson had this position with his right elbow too. Finished second to Hogan in 1953 and won The Open five times.
That "magic elbow" - a trademark move of many great players as you mention - by itself can overcome a variety of amateur swing flaws by still bringing them into a proper position from which to hit!
Cheers!
Tom
Maaann this is the true secret. Changed my entire swing thoughts and process. You are the man.
My lesson series on this "trail arm magic" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome wide variety of issues and experience great ball striking, Ralph. I'm very glad to know that this concept is performing well for you, too!
Thanks for sharing your success with it and keep up the great work! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is 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
Yesssss I have already looked at it and will be joining the classes soon
In the mid 90's I was stuck at about a 5hdcp, and had been for about 15 years since reaching that plateau in high school. I read 3 books that enabled me to break through that seemingly invisible barrier that kept me from breaking par and becoming a scratch golfer. The first was Ben Hogan's Five Lessons: The Modern Fundamentals of Golf. The second was Harvey Penick's Little Red Book: Lessons and Teachings from a Lifetime in Golf. The third was Dr. Richard Coop's Mind Over Golf with Bill Fields: Forward by Payne Stewart. I can't say enough about how much Dr. Coop's Mind Over Golf helped my mental game, which was the last (and arguably the most important) piece of the puzzle.
This Tip is a real game changer, thanks for improving my game,🇨🇮🇨🇮🇨🇮
My pleasure!! This lesson on Mr. Hogan's "magic elbow" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that it also resonated well with you, and I appreciate you sharing you success with it!!
By the way, if you haven't already seen it here is the most recent video on this same topic: ua-cam.com/video/GQI6SoL1AUg/v-deo.html
And here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Tom
This is THE best swing thought. It sets the club in the right position, naturally hinges the wrists for lag, and delivers crispy and consistent contact. Every time. It’s easy too. When I start hitting it bad (usually fat) it’s because I’m disconnecting my arms from the body. Hogan’s elbow fixes this. Feeling the lag is awesome too.
It is indeed a "magic" elbow and the solution to many a swing issue!!
I watch these videos with my 8yr old son in Ireland and we love them - good work SagutoGolf!!!
I've been setting up like this for years and have often wondered if it was restricting my back swing length. Thanks for the reaffirmation that I'm on the right track. Every thing that you say about the benefits of the elbow tuck is spot on, in my experience.
This is your best video ever. I used this tip today before watching the video because it just seemed like common sense to make the golf swing repeatable every single time and powerful 💪Definitely need to feed my fast twitch horseshoes some krispy chicken and potatoes with gravy. I hit 30 drivers at the range today and 25 of them were within 15’ of my target with no slices whatsoever. I play a 9 degree Calloway steelhead driver so hitting it straight consistently is not easy.. I know it’s 29 years old but it still gets the job done. I know I need some modern equipment. lol. I actually had to make my grip more neutral to not draw the ball too much. Thank you. Can’t wait to get back on the course with my son and hit nothing but fairways and greens tater style. Love your channel. You explain everything so well simplifying the golf swing to just what’s essential which makes playing way more fun which will help me teach my son to mash potatoes 💪
@Gdub - This "Magic Elbow" episode has helped countless golfers across the globe overcome a myriad of issues and experience the best ball striking of their lives, and it's an excellent supplemental lesson to this week's trail arm tip that you also commented on. I'm very glad to know that it worked so well for you.
As for your older equipment - sure, there are many benefits to new technology, but if you are comfortable with what you're playing with and those clubs are performing well for you, then there's no need to kick them to the curb.
With regard to you and your son mashing potatoes together, perhaps you might both benefit from my online school, where so many folks across the globe are now playing the best golf of their lives as a result. As an enrolled member you'll enjoy:
- Unlimited access to comprehensive members-only systems for the full swing.
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Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf.
Keep up the great work and have fun out there!
TS
Love this! An add on, if you have trouble doing this, put a rag in between your back arm and your body and keep it pinned there while you swing. Helps you exagggerate that movement and force you into different muscle memory. 👍👍
I'm glad you enjoyed the "magic elbow", Zachary!! Yes - a rag or a golf glove works well. Actually in the Stack and Tilt book they suggest a drill where you hit shots with a tee stuck under each armpit and try to keep both tees in place throughout the entire swing.
Thanks!
Tom
Your a rockstar and unleashed the secret to a consistent swing.. good on you
Thanks!! This lesson on Mr. Hogan's "magic elbow" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that it also resonated well with you!
Tom
Yep, makes perfect sense, been using this for chipping too
I really like the simplicity of the explanation. I didn’t need a note pad, a voice recorder and a Secretary. Just watch,pause, try it, and restart. Straight forward info. Very helpful. And being naturally left handed, and playing as a lefty , it helps me understand creating more power in my swing by having the pieces connected . 12 handicap looking for single digits. Nice work !
Hi Larry,
I truly appreciate your kind words and I am very glad the instruction on my channel is benefiting your game!!
Thanks for sharing, keep up the great work, and I look forward to hearing about your single-digit accomplishment in the near future!!
Cheers!
Tom
Thanks Tom, another fabulous lesson. You're awesome.
I didn't quite get it when I read Mr.Hogan's book till I saw your video. I tried this today and started to have lag on my swing. My usual ball flight is quite high but with this tip I can compress the ball much better, have a good ball striking and much better ball flight.
I'm very glad to learn that this lesson video resonated well with you and helped you to improve your impact!
By the way, due to their popularity I've combined my Hogan lesson videos into a playlist series on this channel. Here's the link if you are interested: ua-cam.com/play/PLV62KxT7Mp7IyNDRp0hZK1F1OScdXx-u1.html
Thanks for sharing your success and keep up the great work!
Tom
OMG I thought I invented this and here it is on UA-cam. I've been found this out. You get way more consistent with this method.
I've been spying on you all along, neighbor. I just didn't think you'd ever find out.....😆😆
Yes - indeed it is great for consistency and power!!
Cheers!
Tom
I am 77, tried this and was smoking it. Many thanks... wonderful tip.
This is absolutely true, top tip.
I have been golfing for about six months now, and struggle with an inconsistent shot (mostly bad slices). After focusing on keeping my trailing elbow tucked, my swing path was IMMEDIATELY better.
Can’t believe how such a small adjustment has impacted my swing!
Love your videos, thanks for the tips!
Mr. Hogan's "magic elbow" has singlehandedly fixed a wide variety of swing issues, Evan. I'm very glad to know that it helped you as well.
Thanks for sharing your success, and keep up the great work!!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf Hey, just wanted to give you an update. I went to the course for the first time since practicing this technique. I took 10 strokes off of my game! Thank you so much, this is the best tip that I have had to improve my golf game so far.
Really excellent - I have been working on this in my swing, keeping the trail arm more connected, and it greatly improves consistency (and I am a Plus 1.9 index). Nice video.
Thanks Mark - I'm glad it help you!!
Nice playing by the way!!
Tom
Plus 1.3 index here, totally agree with what you said about connecting the trail arm, definitely improves ball striking and consistency, very often overlooked.
"The trail arm is a huge power source that nobody talks about......."
Dang right.....i just adjusted my swing to tuck my trail arm more against my body and this has made probably the biggest impact to my swing in a positive way. Much more solid ball striking.
Thank you very much!!!
@pbenga - Yes!! It really is MAGIC!!!
Nice job!
Tom
Thanks for that tip, i have been trying to hinge, lag & so many other things to confuse me. I did this drill with allignment sticks keeping my elbow tucked to my body & i got more distance & hit the ball closer to my target. I need to to practice & get more consistant but it really simplified workingbon my swing, thank you, amazing tip.
Dude i just started golfing like 2 months ago and im constantly shooting 105-110s i can’t wait to try all of the tips I’ve seen on ur channel
Welcome to this great game, Nick!!
As a beginning golfer, I really think you will benefit from the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school. That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish. Additionally, you'll find all my short game content (putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play), advanced level courses on shot shaping and power/distance, diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more there. So many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Have fun out there!
Tom
Tom! Thank you for these tips! Changed my game! Haven’t shot this well in my life!
Welcome to "the dark side", @henaman32, where the spoils of "conventional" instruction - chronic inconsistency, physical pain, and endless frustration - yield to the fruits of effortless and body-friendly enjoyment of this great game for a lifetime. 😆
I'm very glad to learn of your success!! Thanks so much for your support, and keep up the great work!!
Tom
This video helped me alot, I have the tucked elbow, strait arms, comfortable swing, BUTT, I didn't have the hip movement right. Paused this vid two or three times, went out, practiced the hip movement and wala, it started coming together. I'll keep working the technique of Ben Hogan, you are showing and teaching. Thanks for all the hard work you're putting into this. I've joined your website, going to sign up for some lessons as well!
Thanks Denny - I appreciate your support and I'm glad this lesson video helped you!!
By the way, due to their popularity I've combined my Hogan lesson videos into a playlist series on this channel. Here's the link in case you're interested: ua-cam.com/play/PLV62KxT7Mp7IyNDRp0hZK1F1OScdXx-u1.html
Cheers!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf Thanks for the link, I'm definitely gonna look at it!
This was a breakthrough, I ended up feeling my right elbow dig into an L shape until the release--Oh what an effortless repeatable feeling! I must begin with the lower body. I struggled with the backswing my whole life, thanks to this teaching I can have zero tension in the arms at setup, it’s not a journey to the top anymore. What is key, is that I don’t have the anxiety of having to hinge my wrists, which gets me all locked up.
That's great, Father Paul B.! I'm very glad to know this lesson resonated well with you!!
Enjoy your newfound repeatable move and that nice crispy contact it provides!!
Thanks for sharing!
Tom
I found folding in my right elbow at address was also a sure-fire way not to shank my chips! Thanks for saving my life around the greens!
That's great, Christopher! It's a "magic" elbow for so many reasons!!
Cheers!
Tom
Have been using this one for a while, definitely helps, especially with irons.
I'm glad this lesson video benefited you, Mark! It truly is a "magic" elbow!!!
Cheers!
Tom
Excellent instruction- thanks soooo much
My pleasure, Kevin - I'm very glad to know that this lesson on Mr. Hogan's "magic" elbow resonated well with you!! It sure has helped a lot of golfers around the globe to resolve a myriad of issues and experience the wonderful feeling of crispy, compressed impact.
Keep up the great work and have fun out there!
TS
Index has gone from 11.4 to 7.5....thank you Tom. Just went out to the garage driving range ....elbow hugging ball striking Jessie I am ....
That's fabulous, Robert - *_crispily fabulous_* indeed!!
Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work!!
Tom
This no doubt is a powerful move. Ben Hogans book is a present I got from a friend who introduced me to this game in the early 90’s. But I found his descriptions too detailed. Although I did go through the book. I think for a driver keeping your right elbow glued to your side is a bit restricting. For irons especially mid to short it works well. Nice tip and reminder for those of us who have studied his book.
Excited for this one.
Tom you are so right about this tip it is gold thanks so much dude
Thanks Keith - I'm glad to know that the Magic Elbow resonated well with you!!
Tom