5 Minutes of This is Better Than Hitting 1000s of Balls at the Range - New Drill!
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- The best drill to improve your golf this off season. Don't let the offseason wreck your golf swing. Nothing strikes more fear into the hearts of golfers than the "winter slump". It's that problem where you're stuck inside and can't play golf for 3 months. You'd love to play golf but the seasons have other plans. The good news is that you can improve your ball striking from home without hitting balls. That's right, you don't need a mat or a net. No fancy equipment or launch monitors required. All you need is a club and some room to swing it. Do this drill a few times a day and you'll start next season better than the last one.
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The all arms swing makes me think Tom has been following me on the golf course as I have perfected that swing after playing 50+ years- NOT!. That old swing SUKS. I stumbled on to Saguto Golf quite by accident 2 months ago and it changing my game to become significantly better. Great stuff. THANKS
LOL! I have been watching, Gene, and I must say it's about time.......😆😆
Seriously, I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
Thanks so much for sharing your ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I 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
I love your endless encouragement. Even "off season", there you are. Your infinite creativity is greatly appreciated.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Ron, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
I hope this lesson and drill helps you through your off-season!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will really enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Thanks! You are literally changing my love of the game. It’s coming back. You’re the only instructor I’m listening to. Keep the noise to a minimum for now. Thanks !!
Thank you so much, Jason - I sincerely appreciate your kind words and generous support, and I am thrilled for your improvement and resulting enjoyment!!
Keep up the fabulous work!! 💪💪
Tom
😅😅great teaching Tom! My swing is better now at age 73, after suffering 2 strokes, primarily due to your videos. Started playing at age 12 and struggled for 61 years, until stack and tilt and your teaching. Thanks a million!
That's *AWESOME,* Mark!! I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!!
By the way, you may be interested to know that a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion. Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built.
Have you looked into the comprehensive, sequential learning platform of the online school yet? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the S&T swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
Thanks so much for your support in sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
The good old stack and flip, terrible philosophy
what a great compliment and story
holy shit... watched the video... picked up an iron, and proceded to hit 20 or 25 solid irons so much more consistently... and further. Will certainly work this technique into the practice regimen. thank you!
I live in San Diego with no "off season," so I should be on tour by spring time 😂.
Torrey Pines should be a great place for you to make your Tour debut. You'll be the local favorite for sure.... 😎
I'm 62 and haven't played in over 10 years. I'm looking forward to start playing again this year. These lessons are valuable info for any weekend warrior.
Welcome back to this greatest of games, Mike! I appreciate your kind words and I'm very glad to know that my instruction and teaching style are resonating with you!
By the way, you may be interested to know that a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion. Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built.
Now, if you'd really like to get on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system so you can hit the ground running, please consider my online school. It will make for a far more efficient, superior, and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. The school is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
You don't need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing, experience great ball striking, and reclaim - or even exceed - yardages from years past. I hope you'll give the school some thought.
Have fun out there!
Tom
Without a doubt, one of the best swing thoughts ever! Keeping that club head down after impact changed my game almost overnight. Thanks Tom...great stuff as always!
Awesome!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!!
Thanks so much for your support in sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
Thanks for sharing your videos. Your explanations about the golf swing are so easy to understand and practice. Thank you so much.
My pleasure, Linard! I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will really like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Tom, I have gone through some period of bad swing consistency! I went back to the basics and binged your content again. Thankfully I found my swing again and just last night was doing this same drill to lock in the impact. Great stuff my friend!
Nice job figuring it out, Nick, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction is continuing to resonate with you.
By the way, rather than risk anymore of those extended slumps, why not look into the comprehensive, structured, sequential platform, please consider my online school? It will make for a far more efficient, superior, and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. The school is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews.
Thanks for the progress report and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
Hey Tom. Thanks for this drill. It has brought my concentration back where it belongs.
My pleasure, Ken - I'm very glad to know that this drill helped you, and I appreciate your sharing that!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom always giving clear and highly effective tips in a fun way. These vids have helped my game tremendously!
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Jeffrey, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
Thanks so much for sharing your dramatic improvement and keep up the fantastic work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
An excellent drill Tom for the Offseason! Although I live in Southern California and we have the luxury of playing golf year round, this is something that I will still be using! I have also archived this video for future viewing! Well Done Tom! You're definitely going to be helping me in getting my handicap back down next season!
Thanks, John - I'm very glad to know that this drill resonated with you, and I'm confident that it will perform well for you when you put it into practice!
Tom
Another great easy to understand video Thank you Tom 🙏
Thanks! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will really like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Thanks again Tom! Tried adding the holding it off after strike element and I hit it so well today. Thanks for keeping it simple and crispy. I watched a ton of golf advice before I pared it down to just a few and this really is the secret sauce. Easy to get lost in the world of grips and lag and all that, this is the best way out for anyone who struggles. Simple, repeatable, not much to remember.
Awesome!! I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction.
Nice job "holding it off" and keeping it KFCrispy out there!! 💪💪
Tom
Great way to start winter training! Thanks Tom!
My pleasure - I'm glad you enjoyed this and I hope it performs well for you during the off-season!
Tom
Awesome video just what I needed to see as the season ended in Canada. I can also tell I don't hit down and through enough watching you. Thanks Tom you are awesome 💯🎉
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Darren, and I hope it makes for some fruitful off-season drilling that will have you in good form for next spring!!
Thanks for your kind words and support, and stay warm up there!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will really like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
@@SagutoGolf wow that is amazing I will check it out. Thanks for the kind words also. I enjoy your channel and teaching style mix with some good humor 😜 you slide in some funny jokes. 💓💯⛳🏆
This is really good stuff Tom. My dad taught my to simply lay down and visulize what you're working on over and over.
Thanks! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
Tom
I must say this is the best drill ever. Thank you very much Tom, you have changed my golf game.
Fantastic! I'm very glad to know that this drill performed well for you, Vaughan; excellent job incorporating it into your practice and getting the desired results.
Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Another great video Tom. This is what I teach my students as well.
Thanks! And keep up the great teaching!!
Tom
This drill has been a revelation! Contact is much more solid and my shanks with the wedges are fixed. Thanks so much!
Awesome!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson and drill resonated with you, Richard; excellent job incorporating it into your swing.
Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
This is so good, fantastic video! In the future showing also down the line….please😊
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
There are plenty of videos on my channel showing the DTL view. When I'm out filming by myself, it's not always convenient to change camera angles. I do appreciate the feedback!
Tom
PS: By the way, would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Hey Tom, can you please do an updated live video on how to properly swing a hybrid iron, fairway wood, or driver?
It is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: th-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/w-d-xo.html
Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ This will provide a nice foundational understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag.
Tom
Sweet tip. I’m a flipper and needed this!!! Thanks Tom!
Many of us have a flipping past. This is all about ensuring we have a flip-free future!! 😎
Thanks - I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope the drill performs well when you put it into practice!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will really like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Love this drill. Thanks
My pleasure, Steve - I'm glad to know that it's helping you!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will really like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Excellent. Tom…thank you!!!
My pleasure, Bob - I'm glad you enjoyed it!!
Tom
Dude - THIS IS HILARIOUS! I've struggled with breaking down the left arm and have tried so many fixes. This simple method made me turn naturally with my left arm straight and I am hitting it better than ever - higher and farther and straighter, and I'm addicted to the sound! I'm 63 and was just hitting range balls into the wind on a cool day to a 165 yard pin - Love it! Thank you.
That's fantastic, Oscar! I'm very glad to know that this lesson and drill performed well for you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing.
Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
The best and very effective golf swing from Mr saguto
Thank you for your support, Zulkiflee!
Keep up the great work!!
Tom
Thanks Tom💗 Love your explanations!
Thanks Sheila, and I appreciate your messages and support!!
Tom
I was struggling a bit with thin shots , having just moved over . This drill is a lightbulb moment.. thanks Tom from London Uk .
I'm very glad to know that this lesson and drill caused things to click for you, Paul, Thanks for sharing!
Tom
Great instruction Tom and I must say perfect timing for me, I’m 63 yrs young and had my right knee replaced 2 months ago and I’ve just been cleared to go ahead and start hitting some balls.
So this is perfect timing for me to start doing these drills at home and the range so when I get back on the course in the spring all healed up I’ll feel more confident I can make solid contact with the golf ball and physically be able to enjoy playing golf pain free..
Thank you for all of your instructional videos and in my humble opinion you are the best!
That's awesome, Jerry!! I sincerely appreciate your kind words and support, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
Have fun working on this drill during the off-season so you can hit the ground running (and no longer limping 😎) next spring!!
Thanks for your message!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will really like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
I tell all my friends if you're not following SagutoGolf you're missing out in a big way.
Thanks! I sincerely appreciate your referrals and support, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Same. Lucky for me, I’m pretty sure they aren’t listening 😂
I agree 100 percent!!!
Shaft Down Shoulders opened for Krispy Chicken. Will be using this drill a lot this winter. Thanks Tom.
Yep - sounds like a good recipe to me, Tom. Stay KFCrispy this winter!!
Tom
Wow this is a great video. I've been having trouble with the timing of my release and I think it is because my hands are behind the club at impact. This drill is helping me to keep those hands in front 3-4 feet past the ball. I'm going to keep working on this as I really think this will help my off timed iron shots.
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating the drill into your swing!
Thanks so much for sharing your improvement through the zone and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, perhaps you might also enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Good stuff Tom...I was hitting my 4 hybrid into the wind and rain Saturday and tried to keep it low (normally probably a 6 iron on that hole). Well...I think I made the swing you are describing in this video. And yes, I missed left with a draw, but I hit it very solid. I'm thinking I actually stumbled on what I need to do more of. I don't care what club you are swinging, that thought of trying to keep it "down" will get those hands forward, and you tend to hold that through impact, just naturally. And I'll deal with that nice little draw, no problem.
Thanks for all the good vids Tom!
Nicely done, Mike! And yes - anyone who is prone to flipping through the zone, early extension, a steep path, and/or any other causes of a less-than-ideal impact condition will benefit from this drill. It's a great recipe for consistently crispy contact. And the nice thing is that once you have this key move ingrained, you can easily incorporate minor setup adjustments to shape your shot in either direction and flight the ball high or low.
Thanks for your message and for validating this lesson with your experience!
Tom
Tom another fantastic drill. I really like that casting down move. It really greatly improves the solidity of contact if I may be so bold as to say so.
Thanks Bob! (And you've never been known to be concerned about boldly saying so. Just sayin' so...... 😎)
I swear this reincarnation of the 80s was Gods gift to us golfers! I dont know how you manage to make it this simple and concise and easy to mentally keep track of and visualise, but you do. Having just bought a set of forged Mizuno Pro 221 blades that vastly outstrip my current ability (on purpose) Im using your videos to level me up to its level using its INSANE feedback to make me feel and know what Im doing wrong. Love from Australia!
That 80's vibe you're feeling is probably because the physics and geometry of the swing system I teach are timeless..... 😎
Anyway....I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction.
Congrats on your purchase of those high performance - and yes, very high feedback - irons. Those blades won't mince words - they'll always be brutally honest with you.
Now, if you would like to minimize the brutality and public floggings that the blades are known administer, then perhaps you may want to get on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in the comprehensive, structured, sequential platform of my online school? It will make for a far more efficient, superior, and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. The school is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
Thanks for your message and have fun with your new "toys"!!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf honestly pretty sure I will, Ill leave a review once I go set my "baselines" as well as actually bother calculating my handicap XD then Ill know how many shots I drop.
Im gonna probably need a new box of golf balls... just in case lol.
Totally agree. I've basically been doing this drill for a few years now. Difference being I use a Matzie, [remember those]? A weighted club and also work as you pointed out on my arm extension after impact. Has helped with my Driver-Long Irons to be sure. Similar also to Zach Johnson's follow thru if you will. It's a great drill and I'm sure your followers will benefit with it.
Thanks - I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I appreciate your validating remarks!!
Tom
The beauty of this method of swinging is the simplicity. On course adjustments are simple due to less moving parts unlike shift and lift.
Indeed, Rob - simplicity and tons of power in a low-maintenance, body-friendly package!
Thanks for the testimonial for this fantastic system, and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
Great video Tom!!! I love it!!!
Thanks Ken!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson and drill resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!!
Tom
Wonderful. I would love for you to make a video actually playing a few holes with all of the strategy and different club selections.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Here is a 9-Hole Course Vlog from a couple of years ago: th-cam.com/video/YLVhf0VdWSw/w-d-xo.html
And here is a video in which I was demonstrating the lesson topic of Extension while also having a little bit of added fun on the course: th-cam.com/video/W6qVE7OPkf8/w-d-xo.html
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom, 73 yr old. 12.6 HI. Been struggling with mid irons. I tried your weight forward. Shallow swing , r foot flared and wow. I could not believe the solid contact and higher launch, that I want. Going to try it out tomorrow . I hit at least 40 balls and the results were fantastic and where I missed, I knew what happened. Thank you.
I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing!! 💪💪
Thanks so much for sharing your ball striking improvement, keep up the great work, and have fun out there today!!
Tom
PS: Would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thanks bro. Great channel.
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it and I appreciate your support!!
Tom
Thanks Tom Christmas came early. God Bless
My pleasure, Ken - I'm glad you enjoyed this present!!
Have a blessed day!
Tom
Thank you Tom. Happy Thanksgiving
Thanks!! I hope you and yours had a wonderful holiday!!
Tom
Tom I love your teaching methods
I'm glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you, David, and I appreciate your kind words in that regard!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
I just tried "shaft down" after impact and it was transformative. Some of the best hits I've had. Much appreciated, Tom!
Awesome!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Scott; excellent job incorporating it into your swing.
Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Great video Tom. In my mind it’s like trying to hit a low ball under a canopy of trees
Thanks!
I'm glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, David!
That is definitely some good imagery for this drill, as long as it is understood that once the proper impact condition is ingrained we are then able to take control of our trajectory and flight it as high or low as we wish on-demand.
Thanks for sharing that!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will really like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Nice drill, thanks for sharing
My pleasure! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will really like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Great advice hopefully it will all work out in April
Thanks Tom! Keep working this drill during the offseason - indoors if necessary - and it will pay dividends when the time finally comes to tee it up again.
TS
my swing is all you now, before it was a bit of this and that! and it all started with your swing plane video👌
Fantastic! I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction.
Thanks for your message and keep up the great work! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
. Great lesson... Making golf easy 👌
Thanks! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope the drill performs well when you put it into practice!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
As one of the best current 80 yr old golfers in the world today I agree with you
how far you hit your drive?? i play with a guy who is 82 he hits his driver about 220 ......i ahve been trying to compare his drive with another guy his age but i cant find anyone close
Well, I can hit balls in my 10x12’ shed in the winter. Here in the Mid Atlantic we still play as long as it’s sunny, not too windy and at least 38. degrees. This drill is good though. I do one with a weighted club. The stack and tilt has definitely helped my game! Thanks
Yes - we did the same when I live in PA, Richard. Wind was the key (along with how much snow was on the fairways... 😎)
Thanks so much for your kind words and for sharing your success with this fantastic S&T swing system, and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will really like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Very good video. I am a world class flipper of the club. Difficult to change old habits but your advice gives me hope.
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, John! And I certainly understand your plight. Many of us - myself included - have a flipping past; the good news is that we can absolutely enjoy a flip-free future!
While there are certainly other videos on my channel that address this topic, a better option for you would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Let's get you out of that abyss and into the wonderful world of consistently crispy ball striking bliss!!
Tom
Great tip, it’s really sad when golf season ends though, I need to move south 😂
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it!!
And yes - my home state of South Carolina is ready when you are!!
Tom
Good practice tip. Similar to Rob Cheney's Swing hard , stop quick.
Glad you enjoyed it, Keith - and yes - that is one of the drilling techniques in the swing system that Rob and I teach. Very effective.
Tom
The good thing about being retired in Spain is that there is no low season and therefore no need to train at home to be ready for the next year. Besides there are no more tourists and therefore we can easily play 18 holes in 3h30 or in 3h with a buggy.
Nevertheless your video is amazing. I started this drill a couple of days ago and it really really worked very well for me.
Except for the driver, when I do that I get a fade for some reason. It doesn’t bother me because the driver is my favorite weapon in the bag. I always hit it more or less straight with an average distance of 233 yards according to the Garmin app of my watch. At least I have a way now to fade the ball on purpose.
Thank you so much for helping me again with one of your amazing videos.
Sounds like a great place to be!! Enjoy the "off-season" and those quick rounds!
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
Thanks so much for sharing your improvement with this drill and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: I'm rather certain that if you work this drill properly with the driver you will get that ball flight straightened out. Remember to preset slightly more weight forward with the longer clubs, and also be mindful of your ball position, which for the driver should be approximately even with the inside of your lead heel.
November has been great so far in pacific nw. Still playing with a t for this sat. But frosty in the mornings tho. 🥶
Awesome - get it while you can!!
Perhaps another opportunity to go low during the holiday weekend?.....
TS
Great Content!
Thanks! I appreciate that and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Love the videos Tom, as I've learned to keep my weight forward, to get those crispy wedge shots, I've found my new mishit is a pull left. While putting my weight forward should I be opening my club face more at address then what I was previously used to? Keep up the great work!
I'm glad to know that my instruction content is resonating with you, Ryan!
It's important to know why the ball is behaving a particular way in order to reverse engineer the cause. The ball is simply responding to the flight plan assigned to it by the clubface at impact. Clubface relative to target line is the primary influencer of the ball's starting line and face relative to path determines direction and degree of curvature. So in the case of a pull, the face is closed to the target line at impact. There are various causes for this, including the face being too shut at address, a grip that is too strong, a ball position that is too far forward, a downswing path that is approaching the ball from the outside, flipping/rolling the hands through the zone and more. By the way, always begin with the setup - in this case the first two possibilities - prior to diving into a swing intervention.
While there are certainly videos on my channel that address the possible causes, a better option for you would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thanks for your message and keep it KFCrispy!!
Tom
You are so right! It really does seem like the more you play and the better you get at golf, the luckier you are on the course. I wondered if anybody else has ever had that thought.
Well, applying the formula "luck is where preparation meets opportunity" - yes, that makes perfect logical sense!
So....stay lucky out there! 😎
TS
Thanks Tom!
My pleasure! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope the drill performs well when you put it into practice!
Tom
Thanks!
Thank you so much. Mike - I sincerely appreciate your generous support and I am very glad to know that you are enjoying and benefiting from my channel's content!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's instruction is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Great drill!
I'm very glad to know that this video resonated with you, Cole, and I hope the included drill performs well when you put it into practice!
Thanks for your message!
Tom
Fair to say this is the S&T “flying wedge” drill, basically? It’s a great one!!
Yes - this is essentially the Flying Wedge drill, Christopher. And last week's bonus episode also relates to that topic and features a training aid that helps us to lock in the "Wedge"": th-cam.com/video/EQl-DO79uJk/w-d-xo.html
Thanks!
Tom
“Chris”, please! I’ll check the other video as well. Winter is here in NJ and I’ll be working on my swing. Thank you for all of your vids!!
Not gonna lie. I’ve been on a video Binge, watching many of your most recent videos! Yesterday I should my lowest ever….. 80! Thats 10 strokes off my game. Insane! Thank you so much!
That is *OUTSTANDING,* Matthew - Congrats on your dramatic improvement and new personal best!! 💪💪
I sincerely appreciate your kind words and I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you.
Thanks so much for your support in sharing your success, keep up the great work, and we'll see you soon in the 70's!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Great session coach. Noticed how straight you keep your left arm throughout. Be good-Russ
Thanks Russ! Yes - let's keep that radius intact!!
I just started went to driving range twice never played never and played nine holes my vwry first time today all from ur videos and hit buckets of balls i shot a 36 and seemed easy to me going back tom lol
Well, Jonathan, if that's true - and you are talking about a regulation course and not mini-golf or pitch-and-putt - then that is OUTSTANDING, and we ought to see you playing competitively in the next couple of years!! 💪💪
Tom
Thank you !Yes regular golf course but nine holes I did nine holes today and shot a 52 ugh how do I get my hands cap
Another gold nugget, gonna keep this video for sure. I definitely forget crucial things during the crappy Illinois winters!!
Thanks! I'm glad to know that this video resonated with you, and I hope the drill helps get your game through that winter without skipping a beat!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will really like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
@@SagutoGolf, thanks but I’m enrolled in your online lessons already
Shaft Down Shoulders band.... to funny. Dude rock the LP on the course!
LOL!! Perhaps my next band, Christopher, though admittedly that name may confuse at least a few folks and conjure up some odd notions.....😆😆
11:52. I like to go frame by frame here and watch your right hand roll over just after impact.
It proves you don’t know what your teaching but only trying to reinforce the popular theories.
I’m glad you’re doing well and I can’t blame you for running a business to reach the most people
So very kind of you...
With regard to the erroneous notion that we need to contrive some type of active "release", given the inability of most folks to spend sufficient time at the range to lock in the required exactness of this action this misguided thought has led countless golfers astray. It's not something that even the vast majority of pros are trying to consciously manufacture during the split second that the clubhead is traveling a distance of approximately 6' from parallel to parallel at speeds in excess of 100 mph. The forearms will naturally "trade places" from pre- to post-impact, but this should not be construed as a contrived move (although many a casual observer has gone down that rabbit hole). There really ought not be any active manipulation of the hands through the zone and attempts to precisely time any such rolling or flipping - which does nothing for swing speed - have relegated many an amateur to the vast abyss of inconsistency and frustration. Here are a few of my channel episodes that may help to clarify:
- th-cam.com/video/Fe2kQ44azJ4/w-d-xo.html
- th-cam.com/video/SunCR5uJ_ao/w-d-xo.html
- th-cam.com/video/zw7Rzstq4gY/w-d-xo.html
I'm accustomed to pushback from the innocently uninformed and the mistaught as well as those misguided naysayers, but it's all inconsequential since this swing model resides in the truth. “Truth" is defined as that which conforms to reality, and this swing system conforms to the unchanging realities of physics, geometry, and data from the game’s best golf ball strikers. That's the truth, and the results - as backed up by countless unsolicited testimonials - are the proof: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
So, while I recognize your apparent embracing of the popular cancel culture movement, there simply exists no basis for your unprovoked attack on me or my instruction business, and it is thusly rendered null and void.
Best of luck to you.
Well done
Thanks! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Bill, and I hope the drill performs well when you put it into practice!
Tom
Tom this a great way to warm up your body for a day on the range or the next best round of your life
Yes - Absolutely, Michael!!
Would anyone be surprised if these videos were filmed in 1995? No and I don’t think anyone would care, these videos and tips are timeless. 😂
LOL! And that is my exact reply to those who try to pull the "retro card" on my content: the physics and geometry of the swing system I teach are indeed timeless!..... 😎
TS
I would love to see this drill down-the-line, to get a better view of the impact position and the concept of "golf shaft down"
There are plenty of videos on my channel showing the DTL view, and you will see me executing the same impact position in those since that does not change. When I'm out filming by myself, it's not always convenient to change camera angles. However, I do appreciate the feedback!
Tom
PS: By the way, would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom, thanks so much for this drill. I've noticed in the past when I started my warm-ups with half shot (knock down) swings, I've hit the ball much more solid. It seems like this takes the 'flip' out of my swing, at least for a while.
Could you talk some more about the wrist motion you're advocating - about the 5:30 mark of the video? (Like casting a fishing rod.) I've never really thought about the wrists like that.
I'm glad to know that this drill resonated with you, Alan - nice job working it into your swing!
Here is a video related to the topic of the "release": th-cam.com/video/nsAHRb-zVEA/w-d-xo.html
While there are certainly other videos on my channel that address this topic, a better option for you would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Keep up the great work!!
Tom
Hey Tom! I've been member of the school for almost a year now, my accuracy and distance has increased drastically thanks to you! But when recording myself i notice that even though on the backswing my hips are moving towards the target my head is moving the opposite way. Is this something i should work on? Thanks Tom!
I'm very glad to learn of your dramatic improvement, and I appreciate the online school testimonial!!
You are correct - your head should basically remain in place from address to finish - or at the very least through impact. Here is a channel video on this topic: th-cam.com/video/E5csidjztzg/w-d-xo.html
Beyond that, please post your question to the SagutoGolf Community page as that would be more appropriate for a school member.
Thanks and keep up the great work!!
Tom
Great lesson. You look like Steve from Full house.
LOL! Thanks - I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Hey Tom, would this still apply for driver or would there be some tweaks needed to be made since you’re hitting up on it? Thanks a million! Appreciate all your help and all you do!
Hi Blake,
Yes - this swing key also applies to the driver. In fact, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: th-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/w-d-xo.html Beyond that, if you search the word "drive" on this channel you'll see some related content.
I am aware that many folks out there believe - and some even teach - that we must try to "hit up on the ball" with the driver. However, consider that in our stock setup with the driver the hands are even with the inside of the lead thigh (as they are with all clubs when playing a standard shot) and our ball position is even with the inside of the heel of the lead foot. This presets a very slight degree of forward shaft lean with the driver. Beyond that, the ball is behind the zero-point of the swing (which is even with the lead shoulder/armpit), meaning that without any contrived manipulations the club will still be on its descent - albeit very close to flat - at impact.
So, perhaps with the exception of folks with slower swing speeds - or those Long Drive participants teeing it extra high and hitting maybe 1-2 balls out of 10 onto a 60-yard wide "fairway" - in general the path is still ever so slightly down. In fact, the PGA Tour average with the driver is actually minus (e.g.: downward) 1.5 degrees - nearly level - and it should feel level - but slightly down nonetheless. (Here is an article on Ping’s website addressing this topic - ping.com/en-us/blogs/proving-grounds/optimal-launch-and-spin#:~:text=According%20to%20Trackman%2C%20PGA%20Tour,85%25%20ball%2Dflight%20laws )
For these reasons I do not advocate trying to hit up on the ball, and efforts to do so due to erroneous advice have caused many an amateur significant issues with their driver.
Upon learning this swing properly you will be harnessing the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum". This is the reason my students and online school members of all age ranges end up bombing it farther than they ever had previously, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. And here's a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Tom
I have been trying to figure out how to swing correctly this off season by watching YT and trying drills like this in my house. I don't a lot of room in my house so I haven't been able to follow through and now I don't know what to do with my body after impact. Any follow through videos you can recommend?
With regard to watching different videos from different sources, please be careful in navigating the muddied, overly-complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. It's 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 it is the system I teach, then please strongly consider enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level. That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level courses, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews.
Our follow-through is simply the result of all that has occurred in the motion leading up to it. For example, the stock finish for this swing system has a somewhat abbreviated look to it because it is simply the result of a very connected, powerful, and body-friendly motion. Have a look at Tommy Fleetwood's finish, for example - he is one of the best ball strikers out there. And there are plenty of others on Tour whose follow-throughs are similar. There's no need for the shaft to whack you in the back, and for many in the amateur ranks that type of loose finish is an indicator of a loss of critical structure somewhere in the swing motion.
Tom
Shaft down is a great tip !!!!
Thanks Edward - I'm glad to know that this lesson resonated with you!
Tom
PS: Would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom, today is 12 weeks since I had back fusion surgery (L3-L4, L4-L5). This Vcast is just what I need right now. Good timing! I was planning on getting back into the "swing" (pun intended) of things now. I do own a LagShot. Any other lesson plans that you might suggest? THANKS!!!
I'm glad to know that you are healing up well, John!
With regard to your question, in more general terms this is a proven very body-friendly method. I can personally attest to this through my own experience as a golfer who previously experienced back pain, and it is further validated by the fact that a significant percentage of my students and online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion. Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built.
As such, my best suggestion is that you get on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in the comprehensive, sequential platform of the online school. It will make for a far more efficient, superior, and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. The school is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
You don't need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing, experience great ball striking, and reclaim - or even exceed - yardages from years past. I hope you'll give the school some thought.
Thanks, and I look forward to hearing from you once you are "back in the swing"! 😎
Tom
@@SagutoGolfI have been a member of the on line Saguto school since when I had hip replacements, yes both. I will definitely be diving into all the lesson plans. I want this year to be my best year at golfing and I know your lessons will get me there. I enjoy them and they're very informative. Thanks again Tom. (BTW, I live here in Myrtle Beach) and work at Myrtle Beach National, South Creek maintenance crew. The Tradition Course is one of my favorites to play.
Tom, you talk in your videos about removing the variable elements in the swing. One of those variable is the swing for the different length clubs, I.e., the swing is a different for a PW vs 4i. Why aren’t you a proponent of one length irons? Can you do a video on that topic?
While I've not personally tried them, there are some excellent players in my online school who love their single-length irons, particularly within the swing system I teach. The concept does make a lot of sense to me, and I would say that they are worth looking into as another variable removal as you say.
Happy New Year!
Tom
four seasons in one practice session. and, certainly the movement onto the ball is key. there is nothing worse than not being able to get onto the ball at impact, after a layoff. practicing in bad weather can have its advantages. and, it is interesting that Aberg has learnt great footwork and to swing within himself by practicing in the snow. probably not advisable for anyone who has not grown up playing in the snow, though.
LOL! Having grown up in Upstate NY and Pennsylvania, I've had enough snow to last me a lifetime (and played enough rounds with snow on the ground and/or in the air) 😬. I'm spoiled now in this region where we can play all 12 months; thusly, if there is a snowflake in the forecast - or if the temps are below 45 degrees F, well then I'll just sit it out and wait for the next day.
Yes - my blood has thinned, and I'm not embarrassed to admit it.... 😎
Great first PGA Tour victory for Aberg, by the way. Definitely a promising future for this young man! (And I love that he doesn't needlessly contort his body like some of the other young folks out there.)
@SagutoGolf moving south was certainly the right move. I once had a lesson off a new york pro: tommy de bellis. Told me to point the v of my right hand towards my chin. I live in old york; and, they used to have a york v new york match. got roped into caddying, so he dragged us all off for lesson after the round
Hi Young Tom .You are like a vintage wine you getter even better by age thank you again for yet one more logical - common - sense - practical lesson even I at 80 can understand . I just wish I could only get over to see you .but may be not 5 minutes with me and you would have no black curly hair left .You would have it all pulled out with frustration LOL .from your pal in Scotland cheers Bruce 😂
LOL!! Perhaps you may give me a couple of grays, Bruce, but based on the things and swings I've witnessed in my instruction business I'm rather certain the roots will remain intact..... 😎
Always nice to hear from you, and thanks as always for your kind words and support!
Tom
@@SagutoGolfLOL. Young Tom you are very welcome .educational and funny a great combination😂
I can say, I could use this right now
I'm gonna pick up a $2 clun at a restore or goodwill. Just to swing a bit
Sounds good to me, but don't hurt yourself or break anything...... 😎
Hey Tom. Wondering what your ball flight/trajectory is like with weight forward, shaft lean. Is it low, medium? Or are getting to some good loft? Just curious.. Thanks
I can flight it as high or low as desired, Sean. A good impact condition is a good impact condition. Regardless of whether you kept your weight forward for the entirety of the swing or have some shifting going on, solid impact always has the weight forward and the hands ahead of the clubface. (Hint: It is a lot easier to consistently achieve a solid impact condition if you do not have your weight shifting back and forth.)
Tom
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Good morning Tom. Would this help with ball trajectory as well? I’m finding that I have the distance to get to the green, but I always shoot it over the back!
Absolutely! By getting yourself into a solid and proper impact condition - which this drill will do for you - you'll have much better control over both trajectory and shot shape.
Tom
PS: Would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
@@SagutoGolfthank you!!
Hi Tom! You made a vid in where you mentioned the importance of the right arm stayed above the left in the takeaway, and now i just cant find it. But for me it was something i never heard before. Would you please link or do another about just why it is so important.
Sure. You are likely referring to this takeaway lesson video: th-cam.com/video/4uxcuKSJUGQ/w-d-xo.html
By the way, would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom
@@SagutoGolf Thanx a million 🙏🏻
It seems like that hand position makes it harder to turn the ball over, which is nice because I don’t want to miss it left. But if the hands are in this position and closed to the path it could still fall to the left. We shouldn’t be hitting draws with our hands anyway unless we want occasional hooks.
Hi Jordan,
The face is open a degree or two to the target line at address. Consider that the zero-point of the swing is even with the lead shoulder/armpit from a face-on view. The face would be square to the target there, but since the ball position is behind that spot, without any contrived manipulations this causes the face to be ever so slightly open to the target line. This relationship - face open to the target and closed to the in-to-out downswing path - is how we achieve the stock push-draw ball flight of this swing system.
Would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom
Awesome. Can you do this with driver swing or only with irons?
I'm glad to know that you enjoyed this video and drill, Scott! And yes - this absolutely can be applied to the driver. In fact, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: th-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/w-d-xo.html
Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ This will provide a nice foundational understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag.
Thnaks!
Tom
This guy is a good teacher
I appreciate that, Robert, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will really enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
@SagutoGolf I got alit of nice drills and tips yes it helps
Hey Tom, I just wanted to ask if you had any tips on consistency with the driver?
It is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: th-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/w-d-xo.html Beyond that, if you search the word "drive" on this channel you'll see some related content.
Upon learning this swing properly you will be harnessing the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum". This is the reason my students and online school members of all age ranges end up bombing it farther than they ever had previously, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews.
Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ This will provide a nice foundational understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag.
Thanks,
Tom
If "Ty Webb" had a son... Love the lessons, thank you !
LOL!! Thanks, Enrique - I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
"Be the ball" 😎
Tom
PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will really enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
@@SagutoGolf "Thank you very little." 🙂 I am interested; you make learning the golf swing easier.
Hi Tom, excellent video like all the rest but I slowed down your slowed down front view and at the top of your swing your hips moved forward which then initiated your shoulders not the other way round?
While your observation is correct, it's all a matter of "feel", Clive. When properly deployed in sequence our hips play a role in preserving our downswing path and they can certainly provide a power boost. When prematurely rotated, all bets are off. For example, the lateral targetward action of the hips acts as a governor on the rotational component, thereby enabling the player to keep their upper torso square and their swing center intact without having to fight their body. It's also a move that you will notice with every great ball striker. (Cue up a face-on video of any Tour player, put your finger, mouse pointer, or some other reference tool on their lead hip at address, and then observe the extent to which the hips move laterally past your pointer in the downswing while the head - and thus the swing center - remains in place.) This will occur naturally if we allow it to, but unfortunately the misguided "fire the hips" notion has plagued so many amateurs with an early-onset spinout that makes them steep and across the line, or they get stuck, early extend, flip, etc. For them, the "feel" of the shoulders leading will help them to overcome this, correctly engage their hips, and fix their path, thereby leading them to a solid, "crispy" impact condition.
Anyway, here are some lesson videos specific to the topic of this lateral hip action:
- th-cam.com/video/Us6jSgMvJmM/w-d-xo.html
- th-cam.com/video/dB4ItR3guGU/w-d-xo.html
- th-cam.com/video/I5XYgKopTb4/w-d-xo.html
Tom
Thank you for this Tom. When you didn't reply to this straight away I posted a similar comment on one of your other videos. I will go through your suggested videos as soon as I can. Thanks again, Clive.
I had a few lessons. He taught me to put weight on my left side like u say. I watch a lot of hall of fame coaches on youtube say keep the weight 50/50, on the takeaway put a little weight on the inside of ur right foot (for right handers) then transfer to the left side on the downswing. I dont know what to believe anymore
The need for a weight shift in the golf swing is one of the greatest fallacies ever taught, and it has led many an amateur golfer into the vast abyss of chronic inconsistency and frustration. This system certainly allows for some transfer of pressure into the trail side during the takeaway. After all, we are moving the mass of the arms and club backwards during that initial stage of the swing. Some like to sense the dynamic pressure shifts; others prefer the feel of a gradual increasing of weight load into the lead leg from the start. However, in either scenario the key here is that we do not allow our mass - and thereby our swing center and low point - to drift back at any point. In the swing I teach we start with our weight forward (generally 55/45 for the short and mid irons, 60/40 for the longer clubs), gradually add more forward weight load into the transition (70/30), 80/20 halfway down, 90/10 impact, and 95/5 finish. There's no "weight shift"; instead, it's just a gradually increasing load onto the lead side. And the result is a centered, low-maintenance, body-friendly, consistent, and tremendously powerful motion.
Please be careful in navigating the muddied, overly-complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. It's 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 seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom
Are you shifting weight forward in downswing before shaft down?
My weight never leaves the front side, so "shifting" can be a rather deceptive notion. Instead I am increasing the forward load from 70% at the transition to 80% halfway down and 90% at impact.
Hi Tom. In the downswing, where should my hands be when the club is parallel to the ground? Even with my zipper, the beginning on my leg, or where? My hands don’t even make it to the beginning of my leg when the club is parallel to the ground. In other words, when doing this drill where should my hands be when starting with the club parallel to the ground. Thanks. Ralph.
Hi Ralph,
At P6 - club parallel to the ground in the downswing - the butt of the club should be approximately under your chin (assuming your head has not moved side to side) with the hands even with the trail leg. Remember, though, that at this point in the swing the trail leg is moving forward due to the lateral targetward action of the hips.
By the way, if you'd really like to get on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, structured, sequential platform, please consider my online school. It will make for a far more efficient, superior, and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. The school is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
Tom