Most authentic golf instructor I’ve ever seen! Your impressive man and love the sense of humor! Keep doing your thing, your making the world a better place especially for golfers!
Holy smokes!!! Today I was struggling with my mid irons as I often do. So out of desperation I remembered this video and gave it a try on the fly…. no range practice at all. BAM!!! Like magic! Every club in the bag… BAM!!! Far and high with a draw! I need to see if it works over the course of the next few weeks. But thank you so much for this lesson. I am now an official Saguto believer.
Well done, Chaunce!! 💪💪 Now that your a believer and have had a taste of the crispy ball striking bliss I've been talking about, I know you're ready to step things up to the next level through the online school. Hope to see you there soon!! saguto.golf Keep up the great work!! Tom
Tom you changed my life in just two weeks. I'm 60 yrs old and chronic slicer. After watching your videos , doing some of your drills I bombed a drive off the 1st tee 278 yards!! Straight down the middle of the fairway.....I'm in SHOCK! I'll be signing up to your course...can't thank you enough!
That's FANTASTIC, @Avi Tokayer!! Great job digesting my channel's instruction content and incorporating it into your swing!! I look forward to seeing you in the school, and once you're there be sure to sign in to the SagutoGolf Members' Forum and start participating in the great ongoing community dialogue on a variety of swing-specific and general game-related topics. I really think you'll enjoy it!! Thanks for sharing your success and keep up the great work!! Tom
I am taking up the game again at age 62. I have tried to do this on my own and also with a few lessons. I have also tried watching TH-cam videos to improve shot mechanics. During this time I stumbled upon Seguto golf. In watching these videos the whole swing mechanics were explained and overall it simplified the golf swing. I signed up for the lesson plan and switched over to this Stack and Tilt style. The mechanics seem to be much better on my back and I am hitting them more consistently with perhaps some more distance. The best thing I like is I can troubleshoot the swing as the swing is more simplified to identify swing breakdowns.
Hi Eric, I'm so glad to learn of your success through S&T and my online school! Thanks for your support in sharing your experience, keep up the great work, and have plenty of body-friendly fun out there!! Tom
That's fantastic, John!! You've obviously done a tremendous job digesting the instruction content and incorporating it into your swing!! Thanks for sharing your success, keep up the great work, and have fun out there!! Tom
Some of the best advice. Even a slight chop makes for a deficient swing. The shallow swing can correct for problems making for an inconsistent swing. I am going to practice this relentlessly.
Best tip yet.Only problem is I'm coming out of my swing a bit early sometimes and the ball goes right of my target.Reason is because so used to not sure where my golf ball is going,before I learnt Tom's methods, that I still panic that the golf ball will be going anywhere!!. Keep everything in sync and I complete the swing and I have never had so many straight irons and drives.Many thanks.
Thanks so much - 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 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/
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing! Thanks so much for sharing your validating remarks and support, and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom
Dude! Your videos are the best out there by far! Amazing, logical, simple technique. I'm a fairly decent golfer. I usually shoot in the high 70s-low 80s. My score killer is coming over the top in my downswing when I lose focus. You totally helped me fix this problem (This video especially). Well done Man! You're awesome!
I sincerely appreciate you kind words and support, David, and I'm thrilled to know that you are enjoying and benefiting from my channel's content!! I've taught a variety of "feels" to help golfers conquer that OTT move as this is the most widespread issue out there. I'm glad that this lesson resonated well with you. On a quick side note, have you considered joining the online school and taking your game to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying and resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise as well as all my short game instruction, plus advanced level courses on shot shaping and power/distance. So many folks across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ Thanks again and keep up the great work!! Tom
I started playing, PRACTICING in my G-parents garden b-hind the house , like a par 3 hole , way back when the dinosaur's ran around in 1975 . no lessons 2 golf clubs , 7 iron & a 3 wood everyday front to back , and like the proper bat grip right hand in front , not me can't do it , i'm right handed but left in front , and i put a broom stick in the dirt front & back ,every morning & evening back an forth not 1 lesson . i play thru & people always say your gonna shank it holding it backward like that but you know Saguto , I've played like you are teaching all my life & i always put the ball where i want. Thanks , see ya at tha clubhouse !! 🎸😎🇺🇸
Great stuff, @Cooper!! This is all about propelling an orb with a stick. The geometry and physics needed to do so can be accomplished in a wide variety of ways!! Thanks for sharing your unique and truly homegrown swing!! Tom
I love that you're changing peoples games so much man. I even have a buddy of mine that I golf with, DAVE, trying stuff out that he never did. LIke...weight forward. The first time I finally got him to keep his weight on his front, he hit it way more crisp and I could tell by the look on his face that he knew he had been in that desert for way too long. He still lifts really high, but I can slowly see him messing with grip and stuff... which it ultimately MAKES you do if you wanna perfect it. The only ... and I mean ONLY downfall to doing this... is watching others struggle so bad with the same things I did prior to you.
Thanks for not keeping it to yourself, Johnny. Your charity will pay dividends! When sharing with others, a slow drip is the proper prescription (or, preferably, just send them to the online school where the doses are pre-measured). Weight forward is the best place to start because it provides the most instantaneous positive feedback. Then you can have them slowly incorporate "shoulder down", followed by "hands in", etc... As for the "struggle", it only makes the epiphany that much more enjoyable!! Tom
Tom... Great adding the left shoulder down the line view. With this swing you will be "Feeling Glad all Over" and can say "I Feel Fine" the entire round. Thanks for your hard work.
Stumbled across your channel. I've watched a lot of your videos. I've been a terrible slicer most of my life, went outside today and felt the crispiness and using this technique I didn't realize how high my back swing actually was, like chopping wood. No wonder I would drive my head into the ground before impact. Now I'm actually hooking a bit more but it's an improvement!
Nice job incorporating this lesson into your swing and conquering that chronic steep move into the ball!! 💪💪 Now that you've had a taste of the crispy ball striking bliss I've been talking about, I know 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 who are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result: 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/ Thanks for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom
I started golfing only 5 months ago and could barely make the ball go 40feet with a driver when I actually made contact. I have been watching your videos for around 4 months now and I am driving 280 yards hitting, my irons dead straight and crisp. got my first eagle today on a hole, I'm usually Par on a good amount of holes and 1 to 3 over on the rest you have definitely made golf way easier to understand and play one day ill have to come get actual lessons from you.
That is absolutely remarkable for a new golfer, Zane! Based on that rate of progress the sky is the limit for you in this game!! Thanks so much for sharing your success and keep up the great work!! Tom
@@SagutoGolf Thanks so much!! I try to hit the range at least daily (im addicted to the game now that i can actually swing thanks to you) but i had a guy come up to me and ask me where i learned to swing and if i was an instructor i told him nope learned it all from the best Tom with saguto golf. one thing im not sure if is in your videos or not that I found that worked for me as a new golfer was turning my lead foot about 45 degrees toward the target and that helped me feel the connection with keeping my shoulder down and my weight centered and slightly forward just some feedback i thought i would share.
Amazing video. Congratulations on 100k subscribers, Tom. That's fantastic. Well deserved. Feels like only yesterday when I discovered your channel during lockdown last April. Your content has helped my game in innumerable ways, I can't begin to describe how grateful I am for these videos. Wish you all the best going forward. Thank you, Tom.
I truly appreciate your very kind words in recognizing this milestone, Dan!! I owe it all to the support and allegiance of great folks like you, and I am thrilled to know that my instruction has played a role in your improvement!! Thanks again, keep up the great work, and have fun out there! Onward to 200k!! Tom
Tom, I don't know if you were the first, but I certainly remember you being the first on e I remember running in close to the camera for some in your face commentary. I love it! I also notice that so many are following this style in their own videos. Keep up the good work man, you're a leader for sure!
Tom, thank you so much for this great video. I just went to the range and worked on this and my ball striking improved IMMEDIATELY! Really, this is a great lesson. You da man!!
That's fantastic, Charlotte - I'm very glad to learn of your ball striking success and happy to know that this lesson helped you!! Hopefully you'll get a few more decent days to play before winter comes to town! Keep up the great work and have fun out there!! Tom
Thanks so much for your support and recognition of that milestone, Sean!! We couldn't have done it without the help of great folks like you, and I'm thrilled to know that your game is benefiting as a result of this dark little corner of golf instruction!! Cheers! Tom
Fantastic!! Just know that it’s the same swing with every club in your bag. There are just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. Also, the progressively widening stance as we move through the longer clubs necessitates that the hips travel a greater distance laterally in the downswing, because if the hips stop their lateral slide towards the target prior to impact their rotation takes over, changing the low point and rerouting the club across the ball, thereby causing an out-to-in glancing blow and producing a variety of undesirable results including fat and thin contact, topped shots and popups, straight pulls, and “banana” slices. It is oftentimes the reason some golfers will experience early success with the short irons but struggle a bit with the longer clubs. In this regard there are troubleshooting lessons and drills in my online school that are designed to specifically address and resolve these issues (in addition to the structured learning platform for the entire swing and much, much more). At just $10 US/month or $99 US/year it is perhaps the best PGA golf instruction deal out there. Here's a link if you'd like more info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work!! Tom
@@SagutoGolf Well i did not expect a wall of txt from the Mr Saguto himself! Well i made a few changes, which looked a lot like your method and then after watching 1 video only i went in with both feet on monday and i was smaking my irons SOO pure, yes i struggle a little with my longer irons but i quickly managed to get it going, I only tried a few holes with the driver but for this i will go and spend 1 hour in the drive range and get your method to work. I will consider your lessons but can't promise anything. I really hope the best for you and will be looking out for your videos. Thank you so much for the time you have taken to write this for me. really appreciate it. you really got something good there!
Definitely a work in progress here. When I do what ya tell me, it's mash potatoe time! Currently just a "range king", bringing it more often on the course, BUT still a work in progress. Thanks Dr Tom
Hi Bradley, There has been quite a bit of dialogue in the Members' Forum of my online school on the topic of how to transport "Ranger Rick" to the golf course. We all experience that! All I can tell you is that it is part of the process, and if your practice mode is delivering consistently solid results then it's just a function of time in terms of when/how that will translate itself to the course. As confidence in your swing grows you should find more and more that you are playing "golf" instead of "golf swing" on the course, at which point your mechanical thoughts will be reduced to one or two at the most, and you will be nearly entirely focused on your target and not your swing. An excellent book that may help you with this is "Fearless Golf: Conquering the Mental Game" by Dr. Gio Valiante. Beyond that, I'd love to see you in the online school and participating regularly in the highly supportive SagutoGolf Community that is growing into something quite special in our Forum! Cheers! Tom
Dear Mr. Tom Crispy Gravy Saguto. Please be advised that I now have more gravy than I presently know what to do with. The crispy chicken is all mine and my Mrs. says I have to cut back on carbs, so no mash any more. Thanks for the back swing tip, it fixed everything. Its nice having extra gravy in the bag for when you need it. 👍
Thanks Ayumi! Yes, it is a golf instructor's dream. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. PS - I love the work you're doing out there in CA. Keep up the great work!
After watching sooo many golf videos on TH-cam, I just can't understand how people can't understand how NOT to come over the top and chop. You just need to envision the total arc of the swing and make your body accommodate it. I can make a full swing again, btw! I'm so happy about it.
@@SagutoGolf yeah, it's still a big nasty wound and quite painful if I hit it on something, but thank goodness my range of motion and all wasn't damaged too bad. I've just been doing some slower, more controlled swings. It just feels good because when it first happened I was really worried that I was gonna be out of the game for a long time.
Exactly, Tom - and this is part of what I am trying to convey to folks. This necessary act of shallowing does not come naturally to the vast majority of folks, including the best in the world who are oftentimes seen rehearsing such a move on the range or prior to hitting a shot - even in the heat of competition! Cheers! Tom
Hi Rickey, I sincerely appreciate the kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and style are resonating with you!! Have fun out there! Tom
Ok, Meatballs (No offense...it was a name I called my squad in the Army), I just shot an 82 today on one of the toughest courses in my area . A couple of birdies, including one on a par 5. One double, rest pars or bogey. I had also drove every fairway. I am a Sagutogolf online student. I can assure you, you cannot go wrong learning Tom's stack n tilt teachings. This young man has some of the best drills to eliminate majority of your swing faults. I will admit, I have my swing faults as well but I have the necessary tools Tom provides to get away from those faults. Best investment in my game I had ever made next to getting a new set of irons. $10 a month is nothing. I honestly believe I'd still be struggling in my game if I had not made this change from the traditional conventional swing to SnT.
That's AWESOME, John!! I am keenly aware of your dedication and work ethic from the ongoing online school Members' Forum dialogue, so I'm absolutely thrilled to see the fruits of your efforts beginning to manifest themselves on the course. Well done, my friend, and thanks so much for the support in sharing your success here in a public post!! Keep up the great work and stay crispy!! Tom
I took this to the ol' hitting net, never tried it before, the shots i did hit felt and sounded lovely. But sometimes i hit the ground before the ball. Will continue to trial it out
Sounds good! By the way, it is important to understand that the videos, lessons, and drills on this free channel - while fully aligned with the swing method I teach - address a variety of topics, issues, feels, and/or common flaws/fixes from one episode to the next. They are certainly not intended to be taken as a sequential learning platform like the structured curriculum of my online school, which I strongly recommend to anyone who truly wishes to get on the proper path towards owning this swing. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing, the short game, and much more. The school's intuitive course layout greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm regularly adding new content. There's even a members' forum where you can ask me specific swing-related questions, interact with others in the SagutoGolf community, and suggest new content ideas, plus you'll also have access to all exclusive TH-cam paid channel members-only content at no additional charge. This will really put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. Cheers! Tom
This year I broke 80 shot a 79 had 3 rounds 80 and many rounds 83 wow .you see last year I never broke 100 join your online school $99 and now if I'm plus 86 I had a bad round.Golf more fun then I ever thought. I'm not bombing the ball but I'm in the fairway all day and ended the year at a 12 handy cap.
What a great season for you, Garry, and thanks again for the online school shoutout!! I appreciate the kind words, and I am thrilled for your success and enjoyment!! Keep up the great playing and keep having fun out there!! Tom
Thanks, Tommy. You just caused me to have an epiphany - In the mirror, I noticed that my right-hand thumb was going down the shaft. When I moved it to around the shaft, my club came back into alignment. Great job!!
I thought the Epiphany happens _after_ Christmas, Ralph??.... 🙄😂 Seriously, I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated well with you and helped get your club on the proper path. Excellent work putting it into play!! TS
@@SagutoGolf An epiphany is an experience of a sudden and striking realization. Generally the term is used to describe a scientific breakthrough or a religious or philosophical discovery, but it can apply in any ... Wikipedia
Yes - I'm fully aware of that, @Ralph Brown! Just engaging in a little bit of Christmas fun. 'Tis the season!...😂 Anyway, I am very happy for your golf epiphany (lower case "e")!
When I get on tour, I'm taking you on as my coach so you get famous and then the Golf Channel will pick you up..... You're welcome Tom.... .....off to the range....
Hi Tom! Love your vids and the v1app. Been watching all your videos and I know your big on putting the lead arm in line with your trail bicep in the backswing. I was under the impression that this was to eliminate any type of shallowing in Downswing. Basically once your in the slot, then you’re on plane for the downswing with no need to shallow :)
Shallowing the club along with your turn brings the club head square to the target. Watch how Tom finishes and try to finish the same way. This will help square the club and keep it square through the impact zone.
Hi Jon - Interestingly, I just replied to another "Jon" in the SagutoGolf Members' Forum who asked this same question. My apologies if that was you because I'm going to provide the exact same answer here: _Folks in my online school will notice in the Fixing Common Swing Problems section that there are several lessons/drills related to Steep or Over-the-Top downswings. I refer to this as Downswing "Problem #1" with good reason. Yes - if this swing is properly executed your downswing path will mimic the backswing, but minus the necessary downswing moves to keep the path intact the general tendency is towards steepness. The conscious act of shallowing the shaft ultimately builds in the correct motions and feels so that ultimately the downswing will perform as designed on autopilot._ If you haven't already done so, I hope you will consider enrolling in the SagutoGolf online school. So many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing, the short game, and much more. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm regularly adding new content. This will really put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion. There's even a members' forum where you can ask me specific swing-related questions, interact with others in the SagutoGolf community, and suggest new content ideas, plus you'll also have access to all exclusive TH-cam paid channel members-only content at no additional charge. Here's a link if you'd like more info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga Cheers! Tom
YES!! You get it!! It's a simple equation: Mastery of Golf = Control of the Hips; Elvis = Master of the Hips; Sideburns = Elvis; Golf = Sideburns 😎😂 Glad you're enjoying the content!! Cheers! Tom
I totally get what you’re teaching and like it but I can’t seem to find any videos with you with a hybrid I would like to see your take on that thank you
I'm glad you are enjoying my channel's content, Kim! The short answer is that it’s 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. I have a channel episode on fairway woods here - th-cam.com/video/MFeYEwG2Ds8/w-d-xo.html - but you'll find my hybrid-specific lesson content in the online school, where 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/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga Thanks, Tom
We’re shallowing bc we have to get back to the elbow (shaft) plane correct? A bit confused bc I thought the flattish swing was to avoid the shallowing / dropping move??
Absolutely agree. When you got started you extolled the virtues of a one plane swing. An important one was not having to drop down or “shallow out” the swing. 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
It's frustrating when a video comes out seemingly contradicting the entire philosophy. What's the point if there is a separate shallowing move? You might as well allow some disconnect in the backswing like 98 percent of pro golfers to allow more time in transition to drop into the slot and clear hips. Another conflict was related to the "hitting with the wrath of god karate chop right arm move through impact", letting the body respond. Then there was a complete 180 video where Tom talked about the right arm passively extending with rapid hip rotation.
@@beaujohn all I can think is that even with a shallow shaft Plane there is still a bit of lifting (from elbow plane to turned shoulder plane) ... I think? Lol. I’m trying to find the corresponding TGM components that map back to Tom’s teachings and that’s all I can find.
Throw me a bone here, folks.... SagutoGolf members will notice in the Fixing Common Swing Problems section of the online school there are several lessons/drills related to Steep or Over-the-Top downswings. I refer to this as "Downswing Problem #1" with good reason. Yes - *_IF_* this swing is properly executed your downswing path will mimic the backswing and be appropriately shallowed, but minus the necessary downswing moves to keep the path intact the general amateur tendency is towards steepness. (Even the pros fight this, which is why you see so many of them working on it on the range or rehearsing it in their pre-shot routine on the course.) The conscious act of shallowing the shaft ultimately builds in the correct motions and feels so that ultimately the downswing will perform as designed on autopilot. So you can choose to either hunt for "inconsistencies" in an effort to "trap" the instructor, or you can accept the plain hard realities of the golf swing - particularly this most common game-wrecking affliction of amateurs across the globe - and recognize that I am pulling out all measures to help them overcome it. Best Regards, Tom
@@SagutoGolf Tom, please don't mistake my question as a trap, I'm bought into your teachings fully. Just curious is all. Makes sense that you have to cast a wide net here to capture as many swing faults and tendencies that I'm sure you've seen 1000's of times on the lesson tee. #cheers Sidebar, do you still do in person lessons or are you working strictly through your online teaching school?
Hi Tom the real of which you speak is at the top of the downswing the trail humerus bone ( upper trail arm) nudging against our trail side rib-cage. This one action quickly shallow our club and gets our entire muscular skeletal body turning in the proper sequence to our golf swing. Now ‘the real’ is KFC good. ❤️⛳️😃👍😂
So in other words we're talking about bone-in extra crispy KFC with rib meat as opposed to that boneless chicken wing stuff, right Thomas??...😂😎 (Actually, I think you said it quite a bit better than that....) Thanks for the explanation. Nice to see you again! Tom
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed the perspective!! Since you seem to like different camera angles, check out this episode from last year: th-cam.com/video/WxDD63quyk8/w-d-xo.html Cheers! Tom
I'm glad to know that you are enjoying my instruction content!! With regard to the driver, just type "driver" (without the quotation marks) into the search bar on this YT channel and a number of options will come up. By the way, if you'd really like to own this swing through your entire bag please consider enrolling in the SagutoGolf online school as it is one of the best golf instruction values out there. 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 and much more. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm regularly adding new content. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. Cheers! Tom
Hello, is there any reason to bow the left wrist in the downswing proposed that you have strong grip and hammer the ball, exploring more from right side?
I’ve been watching u for the last few weeks now. I’ve been getting lessons from another source. But u talk about the same stuff I think I got my swing down now. I just have to work on my grip. I think my grip is the only thing left that is making me go left.
If you have a strong grip, Jeff, then you may want to be aware of the tendencies as I outline in this video from the archives: th-cam.com/video/EneeNS3pf-0/w-d-xo.html 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/ Tom
Tom, what is more imperative... shallowing the shaft or handle leading the clubhead? I'm guessing you're going to say both, but if you had to pick one. To me, I think handle leading the clubhead is an absolute fundamental. Would love your thoughts on this.
But why would you want to choose one over the other? It's kind of like, "do you want to be a chopper or a caster/flipper?" This is a complete system for swinging a golf club , and proper execution of it puts everything where it needs to be, consistently and powerfully.
@@SagutoGolf I guess I don't want to choose one over the other. It's just that I've never been successful at shallowing. Most instructors, when demonstrating the shallowing, never explain how the clubhead gets from behind them out to the ball. They warn about coming over the top, but they still don't really demonstrate how the clubhead moves from behind them out to the ball. Plus some instructors (e.g., Mike Malaska) think that shallowing the club is a bad idea because many players get stuck and wind up flipping to get the clubhead to the ball. Anyway, I really enjoy your videos and thanks for responding.
@MJB7322 - Since this is such a common issue I certainly do offer a variety of drills and "feels" for making a good transition into a proper downswing path. You may find some helpful content in this playlist of my downswing-related episodes: th-cam.com/play/PLV62KxT7Mp7Jxi814RQddJx3wkHqxqhio.html Really, though, the online school is the best place to learn this swing properly and sequentially in a comprehensive, structured environment. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ TS
@@SagutoGolf Thanks Tom. I will definitely check out your free mini-course and I will give serious thought to joining your on-line school. If I join your school, will you do an evaluation of my swing? Thank you.
You would receive a member's discount on my V1 Swing Video Analysis service. Here's what you'll get with your enrollment in the school, where so many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives : - 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 TH-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. All that and more for just $99/year.
Thanks Tom. My question to you would be: if we want to keep the swing in one plane, why try to shallow the club? I've seen you refer to the "circle" analogy (with the hula hoop).
It's a fair question, Paul, and one that I was well aware would come up. Here is my answer... SagutoGolf members will notice in the Fixing Common Swing Problems section of the online school there are several lessons/drills related to Steep or Over-the-Top downswings. I refer to this as "Downswing Problem #1" with good reason. Yes - *_IF_* this swing is properly executed your downswing path will mimic the backswing and be appropriately shallowed, but minus the necessary downswing moves to keep the path intact the general amateur tendency is towards steepness. (Even the pros fight this, which is why you see so many of them working on it on the range or rehearsing it in their pre-shot routine on the course.) The conscious act of shallowing the shaft ultimately builds in the correct motions and feels so that ultimately the downswing will perform as designed on autopilot. Cheers! Tom
Tom, I am a senior golfer and have been working with a local PGA golf professional. He has been working with me on pivoting my hips/not swaying keeping my head still and centered over the ball. During the backswing, he trains to keep the club at a 45-degree angle and then shallow the downswing by lowering my hands/club in a downward motion before striking the ball. I have had fairly consistent success with this method. However, he is now teaching me how to rotate my hands before striking the ball during the downswing to make sure the club face remains square. This step (rotating hands) feels very uncomfortable. Is it necessary to always rotate your hands?
Hi John, As a professional courtesy to a fellow PGA instructor, I do not wish to interfere with the specifics of what you are learning. Suffice to say that active hand manipulations are not part of the swing system I teach, and I'll leave you with a couple of channel episodes that touch on this topic for reference purposes: - th-cam.com/video/Fe2kQ44azJ4/w-d-xo.html - th-cam.com/video/SunCR5uJ_ao/w-d-xo.html Best Regards, Tom
Pitch shots are just miniature versions of the swing, Rick, so we can absolutely apply the same principles. It can work for chips as well, but many golfers tend to get a bit quirky with their techniques around the green so they may deviate. It's all a matter of what works best for you.
Hi Tom your awesome no matter what I do I keep chopping wood cutting across my left leg with the face rolling close or with good lag with the face wide open
Hi Michael, It is important to understand that the videos, lessons, and drills on this free channel - while fully aligned with the swing method I teach - address a variety of topics, issues, feels, and/or common flaws/fixes from one episode to the next. They are certainly not intended to be taken as a sequential learning platform like the structured curriculum of my online school, which I strongly recommend to anyone who truly wishes to get on the proper path towards owning this swing. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing, the short game, and much more. The school's intuitive course layout greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm regularly adding new content. Plus these are sections of the school specific to fixing common swing problems (such as chopping) and ball flight fixes. There's even a members' forum where you can ask me specific swing-related questions, interact with others in the SagutoGolf community, and suggest new content ideas, plus you'll also have access to all exclusive TH-cam paid channel members-only content at no additional charge. This will really put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. Best Regards, Tom
Not at all, Iain. Consider that the ideal downswing path is the ideal downswing path, regardless of whether you lift the club up and must then "drop it in the slot" or - as taught here - you just keep it in that slot from the start! By the way, would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Thanks, Tom
I think I saw blood on it once from a student who had refused to quit chopping or kept moving his body off the ball. Don't do that! It is constant reminder for us Saguto students. 😆 J/K
Loving the videos Tom quality stuff mate. Little question I’ve been a wood chopper for some years now. So just trying to shallow the golf club. had a little go at the range today was ok. It felt like I had to really use my arms to get power is this normal?
I'm glad to know that you are enjoying my instruction content! With regard to your question, you should find some helpful lessons in this playlist of my channel's downswing-related videos - th-cam.com/play/PLV62KxT7Mp7Jxi814RQddJx3wkHqxqhio.html - including this episode featuring Ben Hogan: th-cam.com/video/iejRWhuB7y8/w-d-xo.html. Really, though, the online school is the best place to learn this swing properly and sequentially in a comprehensive, structured environment, and there are plenty of lessons and drills there that are specific to addressing and resolving steep downswing issues. Here's a link if you would like to know more about it: saguto.golf Cheers! TS
Hi Tom, I find my shots are better when I have the sensation as though swinging at the ball towards the target like a tennis swing; thus having the flow of the club head swung towards the target. However, I think my ball flight goes a tad bit high and the ball is like floating 30-40feet in the air especially using lofted irons like 8 iron and above. Is an 8iron shot supposed to go high? My 8 iron goes 130m and I am using Callaway X20 iron set.
Hi Khaizal, Let's make sure that you are not "flipping" through the zone. If you are then this lesson should help you firm up your impact: th-cam.com/video/Fe2kQ44azJ4/w-d-xo.html Tom
My "feels" change regularly - sometimes it's the lead arm, sometimes it's the trail arm, other times it's both arms, and even others it's no arms and just shoulders or chest or hips - so I really have no idea of what I was feeling on that particular day... 😆 This is why I do my best to convey multiple feels or thoughts throughout the swing wherever possible. We're all different physiologically and psychologically, and something that resonates effectively with one golfer may not necessarily work for another. However, no matter the variety of suggested feels/thoughts offered for a particular element of the swing, they are all directed at getting different golfers to achieve the desired positions, motions, and ball striking results. This is one reason why the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school is so effective, and why so many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. The lessons and drills provide the guidelines and set the boundaries, while allowing ample leeway for each individual golfer to infuse and exercise their own uniqueness. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf TS
@@SagutoGolf 👍 ok, understand where you are coming from. As a coach you have many variables. Thanks for the passion. As a simple golfer, I need to find what suits me best just to enjoy my game 😊
Hi Eric, "Shallowing" refers to the correct downswing path that has the clubhead approaching the ball on an in-to-out (e.g.: shallow) track. Tucking the trail arm as I have demonstrated in recent videos provides a means to accomplish the shallowing while also loading that arm into a very powerful position. 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
Yes - it’s 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. By the way, if you'd really like to own this swing through your entire bag please consider enrolling in the SagutoGolf online school as it is one of the best golf instruction values out there. 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 and much more. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm regularly adding new content. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga Cheers! Tom
I've used a shot tracer app in a number of my videos, including this course vlog: th-cam.com/video/CSAvOMD7m_A/w-d-xo.html Here are some others: - th-cam.com/video/cVggUORbs5I/w-d-xo.html - th-cam.com/video/NthJA6TTZpo/w-d-xo.html - th-cam.com/video/UnOMjaDl3fE/w-d-xo.html In case you're curious I use this shot tracer app that you can download to your phone: www.shottracerapp.com/
Yes - it’s 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. In fact, here is a video of Stack and Tilt co-founder Mike Bennett hitting the driver: th-cam.com/video/7fmtzyH3rsA/w-d-xo.html. It looks very similar to his iron swing, right?: th-cam.com/video/SLjwU_1Cc7o/w-d-xo.html If you do a search on this channel you'll see some content on the driver and fairway woods. 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. Tom
Hi Ron, Here's a link to the playlist of my downswing related channel content: th-cam.com/play/PLV62KxT7Mp7Jxi814RQddJx3wkHqxqhio.html Many of these lessons relate to shallowing the path since a steep downswing is overwhelmingly the most common affliction of amateur golfers. If you're looking for more structured instruction, then please consider my online school for just $10/month or $99/year. So any folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result! Cheers, Tom
See Tom’s video from about 3 months ago ... “DO THIS The golf swing secret to being super accurate with your irons”. He shows a great drill that really helps with flippy hands.
Hi Wilson, It is important to understand that the videos, lessons, and drills on this free channel - while fully aligned with the swing method I teach - address a variety of topics, issues, feels, and/or common flaws/fixes from one episode to the next. They are certainly not intended to be taken as a sequential learning platform like the structured curriculum of my online school, which I strongly recommend to anyone who truly wishes to get on the proper path towards owning this swing. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing, the short game, and much more. The school's intuitive course layout greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm regularly adding new content. There's even a members' forum where you can ask me specific swing-related questions, interact with others in the SagutoGolf community, and suggest new content ideas, plus you'll also have access to all exclusive TH-cam paid channel members-only content at no additional charge. This will really put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. Best Regards, Tom
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Is shallowing the club equivalent to club being “laid off” on the downswing 🤷🏻♂️🏌🏿♂️⛳️
Most authentic golf instructor I’ve ever seen! Your impressive man and love the sense of humor! Keep doing your thing, your making the world a better place especially for golfers!
Holy smokes!!!
Today I was struggling with my mid irons as I often do. So out of desperation I remembered this video and gave it a try on the fly…. no range practice at all. BAM!!! Like magic! Every club in the bag… BAM!!! Far and high with a draw! I need to see if it works over the course of the next few weeks. But thank you so much for this lesson. I am now an official Saguto believer.
Well done, Chaunce!! 💪💪
Now that your a believer and have had a taste of the crispy ball striking bliss I've been talking about, I know you're ready to step things up to the next level through the online school. Hope to see you there soon!! saguto.golf
Keep up the great work!!
Tom
I’m now a member of your online school…. Game changer!
Tom you changed my life in just two weeks. I'm 60 yrs old and chronic slicer. After watching your videos , doing some of your drills I bombed a drive off the 1st tee 278 yards!! Straight down the middle of the fairway.....I'm in SHOCK! I'll be signing up to your course...can't thank you enough!
That's FANTASTIC, @Avi Tokayer!! Great job digesting my channel's instruction content and incorporating it into your swing!!
I look forward to seeing you in the school, and once you're there be sure to sign in to the SagutoGolf Members' Forum and start participating in the great ongoing community dialogue on a variety of swing-specific and general game-related topics. I really think you'll enjoy it!!
Thanks for sharing your success and keep up the great work!!
Tom
I am taking up the game again at age 62. I have tried to do this on my own and also with a few lessons. I have also tried watching TH-cam videos to improve shot mechanics. During this time I stumbled upon Seguto golf. In watching these videos the whole swing mechanics were explained and overall it simplified the golf swing. I signed up for the lesson plan and switched over to this Stack and Tilt style. The mechanics seem to be much better on my back and I am hitting them more consistently with perhaps some more distance. The best thing I like is I can troubleshoot the swing as the swing is more simplified to identify swing breakdowns.
Hi Eric,
I'm so glad to learn of your success through S&T and my online school!
Thanks for your support in sharing your experience, keep up the great work, and have plenty of body-friendly fun out there!!
Tom
You simplified my swing this year. My ball striking is the best its ever been !
That's fantastic, John!! You've obviously done a tremendous job digesting the instruction content and incorporating it into your swing!!
Thanks for sharing your success, keep up the great work, and have fun out there!!
Tom
Some of the best advice. Even a slight chop makes for a deficient swing. The shallow swing can correct for problems making for an inconsistent swing. I am going to practice this relentlessly.
Best tip yet.Only problem is I'm coming out of my swing a bit early sometimes and the ball goes right of my target.Reason is because so used to not sure where my golf ball is going,before I learnt Tom's methods, that I still panic that the golf ball will be going anywhere!!.
Keep everything in sync and I complete the swing and I have never had so many straight irons and drives.Many thanks.
Repetition of success will ultimately cure your fear of it, Chris! 😎
Keep up the great work and enjoy your nice new ball flight!!
Tom
Alright, wolverine giving golf lessons. Solid! Boom Boom Boom!
You are the best golf coach so far I have seen on TH-cam.
Thanks so much - 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 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/
Tom, the twist on the mirror tip is the best tip ever by anyone
I appreciate that, Paul, and I'm very glad to know that it helped you!!
Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work!
TS
This works ! Simple as that ! Best and by far the easiest shallowing guide ever created !! Well done sir 🙌🙌🙌
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing!
Thanks so much for sharing your validating remarks and support, and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
Dude! Your videos are the best out there by far! Amazing, logical, simple technique. I'm a fairly decent golfer. I usually shoot in the high 70s-low 80s. My score killer is coming over the top in my downswing when I lose focus. You totally helped me fix this problem (This video especially). Well done Man! You're awesome!
I sincerely appreciate you kind words and support, David, and I'm thrilled to know that you are enjoying and benefiting from my channel's content!! I've taught a variety of "feels" to help golfers conquer that OTT move as this is the most widespread issue out there. I'm glad that this lesson resonated well with you.
On a quick side note, have you considered joining the online school and taking your game to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying and resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise as well as all my short game instruction, plus advanced level courses on shot shaping and power/distance. So many folks across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Thanks again and keep up the great work!!
Tom
I started playing, PRACTICING in my G-parents garden b-hind the house , like a par 3 hole , way back when the dinosaur's ran around in 1975 . no lessons 2 golf clubs , 7 iron & a 3 wood everyday front to back , and like the proper bat grip right hand in front , not me can't do it , i'm right handed but left in front , and i put a broom stick in the dirt front & back ,every morning & evening back an forth not 1 lesson . i play thru & people always say your gonna shank it holding it backward like that but you know Saguto , I've played like you are teaching all my life & i always put the ball where i want. Thanks , see ya at tha clubhouse !! 🎸😎🇺🇸
Great stuff, @Cooper!! This is all about propelling an orb with a stick. The geometry and physics needed to do so can be accomplished in a wide variety of ways!!
Thanks for sharing your unique and truly homegrown swing!!
Tom
I love that you're changing peoples games so much man. I even have a buddy of mine that I golf with, DAVE, trying stuff out that he never did. LIke...weight forward.
The first time I finally got him to keep his weight on his front, he hit it way more crisp and I could tell by the look on his face that he knew he had been in that desert for way too long.
He still lifts really high, but I can slowly see him messing with grip and stuff... which it ultimately MAKES you do if you wanna perfect it.
The only ... and I mean ONLY downfall to doing this... is watching others struggle so bad with the same things I did prior to you.
Thanks for not keeping it to yourself, Johnny. Your charity will pay dividends!
When sharing with others, a slow drip is the proper prescription (or, preferably, just send them to the online school where the doses are pre-measured). Weight forward is the best place to start because it provides the most instantaneous positive feedback. Then you can have them slowly incorporate "shoulder down", followed by "hands in", etc...
As for the "struggle", it only makes the epiphany that much more enjoyable!!
Tom
Tom... Great adding the left shoulder down the line view. With this swing you will be "Feeling Glad all Over" and can say "I Feel Fine" the entire round. Thanks for your hard work.
More like " Feeling Glad All *_Under_* ", Tom, since you'll no longer be coming over it!!...😂
I'm glad you enjoyed it!!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf in case you missed it “feeling glad all over” was the Dave Clark Five and “I feel Fine” was the Beatles..
Stumbled across your channel. I've watched a lot of your videos. I've been a terrible slicer most of my life, went outside today and felt the crispiness and using this technique I didn't realize how high my back swing actually was, like chopping wood. No wonder I would drive my head into the ground before impact. Now I'm actually hooking a bit more but it's an improvement!
Nice job incorporating this lesson into your swing and conquering that chronic steep move into the ball!! 💪💪
Now that you've had a taste of the crispy ball striking bliss I've been talking about, I know 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 who are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result: 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/
Thanks for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
I started golfing only 5 months ago and could barely make the ball go 40feet with a driver when I actually made contact. I have been watching your videos for around 4 months now and I am driving 280 yards hitting, my irons dead straight and crisp. got my first eagle today on a hole, I'm usually Par on a good amount of holes and 1 to 3 over on the rest you have definitely made golf way easier to understand and play one day ill have to come get actual lessons from you.
That is absolutely remarkable for a new golfer, Zane! Based on that rate of progress the sky is the limit for you in this game!!
Thanks so much for sharing your success and keep up the great work!!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf Thanks so much!! I try to hit the range at least daily (im addicted to the game now that i can actually swing thanks to you) but i had a guy come up to me and ask me where i learned to swing and if i was an instructor i told him nope learned it all from the best Tom with saguto golf. one thing im not sure if is in your videos or not that I found that worked for me as a new golfer was turning my lead foot about 45 degrees toward the target and that helped me feel the connection with keeping my shoulder down and my weight centered and slightly forward just some feedback i thought i would share.
Thanks!
Thanks so much, Brad - I sincerely appreciate your support!!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf I like your style Tom 😁
Amazing video. Congratulations on 100k subscribers, Tom. That's fantastic. Well deserved. Feels like only yesterday when I discovered your channel during lockdown last April. Your content has helped my game in innumerable ways, I can't begin to describe how grateful I am for these videos. Wish you all the best going forward. Thank you, Tom.
I truly appreciate your very kind words in recognizing this milestone, Dan!! I owe it all to the support and allegiance of great folks like you, and I am thrilled to know that my instruction has played a role in your improvement!!
Thanks again, keep up the great work, and have fun out there! Onward to 200k!!
Tom
Tom, I don't know if you were the first, but I certainly remember you being the first on e I remember running in close to the camera for some in your face commentary. I love it! I also notice that so many are following this style in their own videos. Keep up the good work man, you're a leader for sure!
Thanks Norm - I appreciate your kind words and I'm glad to know that you are enjoying my instruction content and delivery style!!
Cheers!
Tom
Tom, thank you so much for this great video. I just went to the range and worked on this and my ball striking improved IMMEDIATELY! Really, this is a great lesson. You da man!!
Fantastic!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated well with you. Great job incorporating it into your swing so quickly!!
Tom
This has really helped me!!! I am an 80yr old woman and finally am hitting great shots. Unfortunately the weather is going to be bad in I’ll.
That's fantastic, Charlotte - I'm very glad to learn of your ball striking success and happy to know that this lesson helped you!!
Hopefully you'll get a few more decent days to play before winter comes to town!
Keep up the great work and have fun out there!!
Tom
Congratulations on 100K subscribers. Been with you for over a year and love your channel. It saved my golf game. Best of luck going forward.
Thanks so much for your support and recognition of that milestone, Sean!! We couldn't have done it without the help of great folks like you, and I'm thrilled to know that your game is benefiting as a result of this dark little corner of golf instruction!!
Cheers!
Tom
Love the 'hamds by your knees' comment...works great for me!
Great - I'm glad that resonated well with you!!
Tom
Single best instruction videos on the planet! Mud chops a bit distracting.....but I may just be jealous lol
LOL!! Glad you're enjoying and benefiting from my instruction content despite the face shrubbery!!
Thanks!
Tom
Dude you cured my iron shots!!! i still haven't managed to get my driver fixed with your stack/tilt but i need more time working on it. thanks man
Fantastic!!
Just know that it’s the same swing with every club in your bag. There are just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. Also, the progressively widening stance as we move through the longer clubs necessitates that the hips travel a greater distance laterally in the downswing, because if the hips stop their lateral slide towards the target prior to impact their rotation takes over, changing the low point and rerouting the club across the ball, thereby causing an out-to-in glancing blow and producing a variety of undesirable results including fat and thin contact, topped shots and popups, straight pulls, and “banana” slices. It is oftentimes the reason some golfers will experience early success with the short irons but struggle a bit with the longer clubs. In this regard there are troubleshooting lessons and drills in my online school that are designed to specifically address and resolve these issues (in addition to the structured learning platform for the entire swing and much, much more). At just $10 US/month or $99 US/year it is perhaps the best PGA golf instruction deal out there. Here's a link if you'd like more info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga
Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work!!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf Well i did not expect a wall of txt from the Mr Saguto himself! Well i made a few changes, which looked a lot like your method and then after watching 1 video only i went in with both feet on monday and i was smaking my irons SOO pure, yes i struggle a little with my longer irons but i quickly managed to get it going, I only tried a few holes with the driver but for this i will go and spend 1 hour in the drive range and get your method to work. I will consider your lessons but can't promise anything. I really hope the best for you and will be looking out for your videos. Thank you so much for the time you have taken to write this for me. really appreciate it. you really got something good there!
i might actually consider now!
Definitely a work in progress here. When I do what ya tell me, it's mash potatoe time! Currently just a "range king", bringing it more often on the course, BUT still a work in progress. Thanks Dr Tom
Hi Bradley,
There has been quite a bit of dialogue in the Members' Forum of my online school on the topic of how to transport "Ranger Rick" to the golf course. We all experience that! All I can tell you is that it is part of the process, and if your practice mode is delivering consistently solid results then it's just a function of time in terms of when/how that will translate itself to the course. As confidence in your swing grows you should find more and more that you are playing "golf" instead of "golf swing" on the course, at which point your mechanical thoughts will be reduced to one or two at the most, and you will be nearly entirely focused on your target and not your swing. An excellent book that may help you with this is "Fearless Golf: Conquering the Mental Game" by Dr. Gio Valiante.
Beyond that, I'd love to see you in the online school and participating regularly in the highly supportive SagutoGolf Community that is growing into something quite special in our Forum!
Cheers!
Tom
Dear Mr. Tom Crispy Gravy Saguto.
Please be advised that I now have more gravy than I presently know what to do with. The crispy chicken is all mine and my Mrs. says I have to cut back on carbs, so no mash any more.
Thanks for the back swing tip, it fixed everything.
Its nice having extra gravy in the bag for when you need it.
👍
I want the whole driving range to myself and students! great set up and content!!
Thanks Ayumi! Yes, it is a golf instructor's dream. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
PS - I love the work you're doing out there in CA. Keep up the great work!
After watching sooo many golf videos on TH-cam, I just can't understand how people can't understand how NOT to come over the top and chop. You just need to envision the total arc of the swing and make your body accommodate it. I can make a full swing again, btw! I'm so happy about it.
That was some quick healing, Oliver!! (Much sooner than expected based on your initial description.) Welcome back!!
@@SagutoGolf yeah, it's still a big nasty wound and quite painful if I hit it on something, but thank goodness my range of motion and all wasn't damaged too bad. I've just been doing some slower, more controlled swings. It just feels good because when it first happened I was really worried that I was gonna be out of the game for a long time.
That is genius and just what I needed. You are very entertaining as well as informative. Thank you Tom!
Thanks Scott - I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated well with you!!
Tom
Ok.. taking this to the range tomorrow.. just taking up golf, got a channel following my progress!
Thanks for the content!! Awesome
I make all the mistakes you highlight!!
Great swing thought again! I saw Rory working on this exact move before his win last month
Exactly, Tom - and this is part of what I am trying to convey to folks. This necessary act of shallowing does not come naturally to the vast majority of folks, including the best in the world who are oftentimes seen rehearsing such a move on the range or prior to hitting a shot - even in the heat of competition!
Cheers!
Tom
Thanks, your lessons are easy to understand.
Hi Rickey,
I sincerely appreciate the kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and style are resonating with you!!
Have fun out there!
Tom
Ok, Meatballs (No offense...it was a name I called my squad in the Army), I just shot an 82 today on one of the toughest courses in my area . A couple of birdies, including one on a par 5. One double, rest pars or bogey. I had also drove every fairway. I am a Sagutogolf online student. I can assure you, you cannot go wrong learning Tom's stack n tilt teachings. This young man has some of the best drills to eliminate majority of your swing faults. I will admit, I have my swing faults as well but I have the necessary tools Tom provides to get away from those faults. Best investment in my game I had ever made next to getting a new set of irons. $10 a month is nothing. I honestly believe I'd still be struggling in my game if I had not made this change from the traditional conventional swing to SnT.
That's AWESOME, John!! I am keenly aware of your dedication and work ethic from the ongoing online school Members' Forum dialogue, so I'm absolutely thrilled to see the fruits of your efforts beginning to manifest themselves on the course. Well done, my friend, and thanks so much for the support in sharing your success here in a public post!!
Keep up the great work and stay crispy!!
Tom
I am always watching your videos and easy to understand. Thankyou here from the Philippines.
Thanks Bryant - I'm very glad to know that you are enjoying and benefiting from my channel's instruction content!!
Tom
I took this to the ol' hitting net, never tried it before, the shots i did hit felt and sounded lovely. But sometimes i hit the ground before the ball. Will continue to trial it out
Sounds good!
By the way, it is important to understand that the videos, lessons, and drills on this free channel - while fully aligned with the swing method I teach - address a variety of topics, issues, feels, and/or common flaws/fixes from one episode to the next. They are certainly not intended to be taken as a sequential learning platform like the structured curriculum of my online school, which I strongly recommend to anyone who truly wishes to get on the proper path towards owning this swing. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing, the short game, and much more. The school's intuitive course layout greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm regularly adding new content. There's even a members' forum where you can ask me specific swing-related questions, interact with others in the SagutoGolf community, and suggest new content ideas, plus you'll also have access to all exclusive TH-cam paid channel members-only content at no additional charge. This will really put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga.
Cheers!
Tom
This year I broke 80 shot a 79 had 3 rounds 80 and many rounds 83 wow .you see last year I never broke 100 join your online school $99 and now if I'm plus 86 I had a bad round.Golf more fun then I ever thought. I'm not bombing the ball but I'm in the fairway all day and ended the year at a 12 handy cap.
What a great season for you, Garry, and thanks again for the online school shoutout!! I appreciate the kind words, and I am thrilled for your success and enjoyment!!
Keep up the great playing and keep having fun out there!!
Tom
The tip swing down to the knee, good tip, cheers tom
Thanks Philip - I'm glad that tip resonated with you!
TS
Great video Tom, This has really increased the crispy!
Yep. Fire up the deep fryer, John!! 😂
Keep up the great work and have fun out there!
Tom
Another awesome video Tom!
Thanks Mark!!
Still hopping around like Chester on Gunsmoke but I'll be watching!
you and me both brother
🏆100K🏆 Congrats!!
Thanks so much for recognizing that!!!
Tom
Thanks, Tommy. You just caused me to have an epiphany - In the mirror, I noticed that my right-hand thumb was going down the shaft. When I moved it to around the shaft, my club came back into alignment. Great job!!
I thought the Epiphany happens _after_ Christmas, Ralph??.... 🙄😂
Seriously, I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated well with you and helped get your club on the proper path. Excellent work putting it into play!!
TS
@@SagutoGolf An epiphany is an experience of a sudden and striking realization. Generally the term is used to describe a scientific breakthrough or a religious or philosophical discovery, but it can apply in any ... Wikipedia
Yes - I'm fully aware of that, @Ralph Brown! Just engaging in a little bit of Christmas fun. 'Tis the season!...😂
Anyway, I am very happy for your golf epiphany (lower case "e")!
Great video that mate. Thank you!
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it!!
Cheers,
Tom
Just received your divot board…..It is Fantastic!
That's awesome, Jane!! I wish you many fun and fruitful hours with your new training aid!!
Tom
When I get on tour, I'm taking you on as my coach so you get famous and then the Golf Channel will pick you up.....
You're welcome Tom....
.....off to the range....
Looking forward to it, Dean....
Now get to work!! 😎
Tom
Great Video. Done to earth lesson.
Thanks Thomas - I'm glad you enjoyed it!!
TS
Excellent as usual Tom, thank you.
Thanks Graydon. Much appreciated as usual....😂
Cheers!
Tom
Hi Tom! Love your vids and the v1app. Been watching all your videos and I know your big on putting the lead arm in line with your trail bicep in the backswing. I was under the impression that this was to eliminate any type of shallowing in Downswing. Basically once your in the slot, then you’re on plane for the downswing with no need to shallow :)
Again...I agree
Shallowing the club along with your turn brings the club head square to the target. Watch how Tom finishes and try to finish the same way. This will help square the club and keep it square through the impact zone.
Hi Jon -
Interestingly, I just replied to another "Jon" in the SagutoGolf Members' Forum who asked this same question. My apologies if that was you because I'm going to provide the exact same answer here: _Folks in my online school will notice in the Fixing Common Swing Problems section that there are several lessons/drills related to Steep or Over-the-Top downswings. I refer to this as Downswing "Problem #1" with good reason. Yes - if this swing is properly executed your downswing path will mimic the backswing, but minus the necessary downswing moves to keep the path intact the general tendency is towards steepness. The conscious act of shallowing the shaft ultimately builds in the correct motions and feels so that ultimately the downswing will perform as designed on autopilot._
If you haven't already done so, I hope you will consider enrolling in the SagutoGolf online school. So many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing, the short game, and much more. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm regularly adding new content. This will really put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion. There's even a members' forum where you can ask me specific swing-related questions, interact with others in the SagutoGolf community, and suggest new content ideas, plus you'll also have access to all exclusive TH-cam paid channel members-only content at no additional charge. Here's a link if you'd like more info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga
Cheers!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf yep that was me :)
good tip looking at the mirror to shallow the club
Thanks - Glad to know that it resonated well with you!
TS
Like your look. You got an Elvis mixed with glen danzig thing going on. Love the vids.
YES!! You get it!! It's a simple equation:
Mastery of Golf = Control of the Hips; Elvis = Master of the Hips; Sideburns = Elvis; Golf = Sideburns 😎😂
Glad you're enjoying the content!!
Cheers!
Tom
I totally get what you’re teaching and like it but I can’t seem to find any videos with you with a hybrid I would like to see your take on that thank you
I'm glad you are enjoying my channel's content, Kim!
The short answer is that it’s 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.
I have a channel episode on fairway woods here - th-cam.com/video/MFeYEwG2Ds8/w-d-xo.html - but you'll find my hybrid-specific lesson content in the online school, where 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/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga
Thanks,
Tom
Okay, Mr. Smartipants, I'm starting to come around. Had a good day at the course.
Of course I knew that would happen, Rich, with my being Smartipants and all.....😎
We’re shallowing bc we have to get back to the elbow (shaft) plane correct? A bit confused bc I thought the flattish swing was to avoid the shallowing / dropping move??
Absolutely agree. When you got started you extolled the virtues of a one plane swing. An important one was not having to drop down or “shallow out” the swing. 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
It's frustrating when a video comes out seemingly contradicting the entire philosophy. What's the point if there is a separate shallowing move? You might as well allow some disconnect in the backswing like 98 percent of pro golfers to allow more time in transition to drop into the slot and clear hips. Another conflict was related to the "hitting with the wrath of god karate chop right arm move through impact", letting the body respond. Then there was a complete 180 video where Tom talked about the right arm passively extending with rapid hip rotation.
@@beaujohn all I can think is that even with a shallow shaft Plane there is still a bit of lifting (from elbow plane to turned shoulder plane) ... I think? Lol. I’m trying to find the corresponding TGM components that map back to Tom’s teachings and that’s all I can find.
Throw me a bone here, folks....
SagutoGolf members will notice in the Fixing Common Swing Problems section of the online school there are several lessons/drills related to Steep or Over-the-Top downswings. I refer to this as "Downswing Problem #1" with good reason. Yes - *_IF_* this swing is properly executed your downswing path will mimic the backswing and be appropriately shallowed, but minus the necessary downswing moves to keep the path intact the general amateur tendency is towards steepness. (Even the pros fight this, which is why you see so many of them working on it on the range or rehearsing it in their pre-shot routine on the course.) The conscious act of shallowing the shaft ultimately builds in the correct motions and feels so that ultimately the downswing will perform as designed on autopilot.
So you can choose to either hunt for "inconsistencies" in an effort to "trap" the instructor, or you can accept the plain hard realities of the golf swing - particularly this most common game-wrecking affliction of amateurs across the globe - and recognize that I am pulling out all measures to help them overcome it.
Best Regards,
Tom
@@SagutoGolf Tom, please don't mistake my question as a trap, I'm bought into your teachings fully. Just curious is all. Makes sense that you have to cast a wide net here to capture as many swing faults and tendencies that I'm sure you've seen 1000's of times on the lesson tee.
#cheers
Sidebar, do you still do in person lessons or are you working strictly through your online teaching school?
Hi Tom the real of which you speak is at the top of the downswing the trail humerus bone ( upper trail arm) nudging against our trail side rib-cage. This one action quickly shallow our club and gets our entire muscular skeletal body turning in the proper sequence to our golf swing. Now ‘the real’ is KFC good. ❤️⛳️😃👍😂
So in other words we're talking about bone-in extra crispy KFC with rib meat as opposed to that boneless chicken wing stuff, right Thomas??...😂😎 (Actually, I think you said it quite a bit better than that....)
Thanks for the explanation. Nice to see you again!
Tom
Loved that you showed it from the front like this Tom.
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed the perspective!!
Since you seem to like different camera angles, check out this episode from last year: th-cam.com/video/WxDD63quyk8/w-d-xo.html
Cheers!
Tom
The best explained
Thanks!!
Perfect golf instruction 👏
Thank you, Chris. I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated well with you!!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf your welcome man😁
Tom is the man!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!!
Real easy to feel this, tuck your right elbow into your right side on the downswing. Guaranteed.
Yes, kinda like in this "magic elbow" video: th-cam.com/video/iL9WmQ7KsmE/w-d-xo.html
Cheers!
Tom
Tom, love your videos, how about some driver videos?
I’m actively trying to adopt your methods!
Keep up the good work!
I'm glad to know that you are enjoying my instruction content!!
With regard to the driver, just type "driver" (without the quotation marks) into the search bar on this YT channel and a number of options will come up.
By the way, if you'd really like to own this swing through your entire bag please consider enrolling in the SagutoGolf online school as it is one of the best golf instruction values out there. 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 and much more. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm regularly adding new content. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga.
Cheers!
Tom
Hello, is there any reason to bow the left wrist in the downswing proposed that you have strong grip and hammer the ball, exploring more from right side?
Looks live wolverine. Great channel. thanks Tom
Thanks Robert!
Quick Question: Should I be carrying around a katana in my golf bag? Thanks Bub for helping my shots get crisper!
Remember, "feel is not real" -- so true
Love this vid
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it!!
Tom
I’ve been watching u for the last few weeks now. I’ve been getting lessons from another source. But u talk about the same stuff I think I got my swing down now. I just have to work on my grip. I think my grip is the only thing left that is making me go left.
If you have a strong grip, Jeff, then you may want to be aware of the tendencies as I outline in this video from the archives: th-cam.com/video/EneeNS3pf-0/w-d-xo.html
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/
Tom
That wood chop move creases me up every time lol
Yeah. Sorry. It's a bad habit of mine of constantly bringing up an old bad habit of mine.....😆😆
TS
Nice, thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Tom
Tom, what is more imperative... shallowing the shaft or handle leading the clubhead? I'm guessing you're going to say both, but if you had to pick one. To me, I think handle leading the clubhead is an absolute fundamental. Would love your thoughts on this.
But why would you want to choose one over the other? It's kind of like, "do you want to be a chopper or a caster/flipper?" This is a complete system for swinging a golf club , and proper execution of it puts everything where it needs to be, consistently and powerfully.
@@SagutoGolf I guess I don't want to choose one over the other. It's just that I've never been successful at shallowing. Most instructors, when demonstrating the shallowing, never explain how the clubhead gets from behind them out to the ball. They warn about coming over the top, but they still don't really demonstrate how the clubhead moves from behind them out to the ball. Plus some instructors (e.g., Mike Malaska) think that shallowing the club is a bad idea because many players get stuck and wind up flipping to get the clubhead to the ball. Anyway, I really enjoy your videos and thanks for responding.
@MJB7322 - Since this is such a common issue I certainly do offer a variety of drills and "feels" for making a good transition into a proper downswing path. You may find some helpful content in this playlist of my downswing-related episodes: th-cam.com/play/PLV62KxT7Mp7Jxi814RQddJx3wkHqxqhio.html
Really, though, the online school is the best place to learn this swing properly and sequentially in a comprehensive, structured environment. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
TS
@@SagutoGolf Thanks Tom. I will definitely check out your free mini-course and I will give serious thought to joining your on-line school. If I join your school, will you do an evaluation of my swing? Thank you.
You would receive a member's discount on my V1 Swing Video Analysis service. Here's what you'll get with your enrollment in the school, where so many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives :
- 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 TH-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.
All that and more for just $99/year.
Thanks Tom. My question to you would be: if we want to keep the swing in one plane, why try to shallow the club? I've seen you refer to the "circle" analogy (with the hula hoop).
Looks on the same plane to me. Maybe the club’s gone back shallow?
It's a fair question, Paul, and one that I was well aware would come up. Here is my answer...
SagutoGolf members will notice in the Fixing Common Swing Problems section of the online school there are several lessons/drills related to Steep or Over-the-Top downswings. I refer to this as "Downswing Problem #1" with good reason. Yes - *_IF_* this swing is properly executed your downswing path will mimic the backswing and be appropriately shallowed, but minus the necessary downswing moves to keep the path intact the general amateur tendency is towards steepness. (Even the pros fight this, which is why you see so many of them working on it on the range or rehearsing it in their pre-shot routine on the course.) The conscious act of shallowing the shaft ultimately builds in the correct motions and feels so that ultimately the downswing will perform as designed on autopilot.
Cheers!
Tom
Tom,
I am a senior golfer and have been working with a local PGA golf professional. He has been working with me on pivoting my hips/not swaying keeping my head still and centered over the ball. During the backswing, he trains to keep the club at a 45-degree angle and then shallow the downswing by lowering my hands/club in a downward motion before striking the ball. I have had fairly consistent success with this method. However, he is now teaching me how to rotate my hands before striking the ball during the downswing to make sure the club face remains square. This step (rotating hands) feels very uncomfortable. Is it necessary to always rotate your hands?
Hi John,
As a professional courtesy to a fellow PGA instructor, I do not wish to interfere with the specifics of what you are learning.
Suffice to say that active hand manipulations are not part of the swing system I teach, and I'll leave you with a couple of channel episodes that touch on this topic for reference purposes:
- th-cam.com/video/Fe2kQ44azJ4/w-d-xo.html
- th-cam.com/video/SunCR5uJ_ao/w-d-xo.html
Best Regards,
Tom
Do you use the same swing for little chip or pitch shots?
Pitch shots are just miniature versions of the swing, Rick, so we can absolutely apply the same principles. It can work for chips as well, but many golfers tend to get a bit quirky with their techniques around the green so they may deviate. It's all a matter of what works best for you.
Hi Tom your awesome no matter what I do I keep chopping wood cutting across my left leg with the face rolling close or with good lag with the face wide open
Hi Michael,
It is important to understand that the videos, lessons, and drills on this free channel - while fully aligned with the swing method I teach - address a variety of topics, issues, feels, and/or common flaws/fixes from one episode to the next. They are certainly not intended to be taken as a sequential learning platform like the structured curriculum of my online school, which I strongly recommend to anyone who truly wishes to get on the proper path towards owning this swing. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing, the short game, and much more. The school's intuitive course layout greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm regularly adding new content. Plus these are sections of the school specific to fixing common swing problems (such as chopping) and ball flight fixes. There's even a members' forum where you can ask me specific swing-related questions, interact with others in the SagutoGolf community, and suggest new content ideas, plus you'll also have access to all exclusive TH-cam paid channel members-only content at no additional charge. This will really put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga.
Best Regards,
Tom
Hi Tom. My clubs are 3 degrees up because im 6ft 5ins tall. Do i need flatter clubs with this swing?. Thx.
Not at all, Iain. Consider that the ideal downswing path is the ideal downswing path, regardless of whether you lift the club up and must then "drop it in the slot" or - as taught here - you just keep it in that slot from the start!
By the way, would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thanks,
Tom
Great drill.
Thanks Richard - I'm glad it resonated well with you!
Tom
This guy brings a Katana to the range...do what he says guys!
Yeah... we're not joking around here at SagutoGolf, Cory.....😂😂😂
I think I saw blood on it once from a student who had refused to quit chopping or kept moving his body off the ball. Don't do that! It is constant reminder for us Saguto students. 😆 J/K
Dang, dude plays ruff.
This drill is gonna change the game
Tom, would swinging "under the stick" help accomplish this?
It certainly is a good drill to help reinforce the shallowing of the shaft in the downswing, Eric!
Loving the videos Tom quality stuff mate. Little question I’ve been a wood chopper for some years now. So just trying to shallow the golf club. had a little go at the range today was ok. It felt like I had to really use my arms to get power is this normal?
I'm glad to know that you are enjoying my instruction content!
With regard to your question, you should find some helpful lessons in this playlist of my channel's downswing-related videos - th-cam.com/play/PLV62KxT7Mp7Jxi814RQddJx3wkHqxqhio.html - including this episode featuring Ben Hogan: th-cam.com/video/iejRWhuB7y8/w-d-xo.html.
Really, though, the online school is the best place to learn this swing properly and sequentially in a comprehensive, structured environment, and there are plenty of lessons and drills there that are specific to addressing and resolving steep downswing issues. Here's a link if you would like to know more about it: saguto.golf
Cheers!
TS
Wolverine’s more chill cousin teaches you golf. Luke Howlett. 👍🏻👍🏻 Luke, can you heal my swing??
Hi Tom, I find my shots are better when I have the sensation as though swinging at the ball towards the target like a tennis swing; thus having the flow of the club head swung towards the target. However, I think my ball flight goes a tad bit high and the ball is like floating 30-40feet in the air especially using lofted irons like 8 iron and above. Is an 8iron shot supposed to go high? My 8 iron goes 130m and I am using Callaway X20 iron set.
Hi Khaizal,
Let's make sure that you are not "flipping" through the zone. If you are then this lesson should help you firm up your impact: th-cam.com/video/Fe2kQ44azJ4/w-d-xo.html
Tom
Hi Tom, 5:25 did you swing with right hand dominant?
My "feels" change regularly - sometimes it's the lead arm, sometimes it's the trail arm, other times it's both arms, and even others it's no arms and just shoulders or chest or hips - so I really have no idea of what I was feeling on that particular day... 😆 This is why I do my best to convey multiple feels or thoughts throughout the swing wherever possible. We're all different physiologically and psychologically, and something that resonates effectively with one golfer may not necessarily work for another. However, no matter the variety of suggested feels/thoughts offered for a particular element of the swing, they are all directed at getting different golfers to achieve the desired positions, motions, and ball striking results. This is one reason why the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school is so effective, and why so many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. The lessons and drills provide the guidelines and set the boundaries, while allowing ample leeway for each individual golfer to infuse and exercise their own uniqueness. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf
TS
@@SagutoGolf 👍 ok, understand where you are coming from. As a coach you have many variables. Thanks for the passion. As a simple golfer, I need to find what suits me best just to enjoy my game 😊
Love ya but what the grey stuff on your lower neck??
It's a simple equation, Scott: Mastery of Golf = Control of the Hips; Elvis = Master of the Hips; Sideburns = Elvis; Sideburns = Mastery of Golf 😎
Hi Tom! Is shallowing the same as tucking in? 😊
Hi Eric,
"Shallowing" refers to the correct downswing path that has the clubhead approaching the ball on an in-to-out (e.g.: shallow) track. Tucking the trail arm as I have demonstrated in recent videos provides a means to accomplish the shallowing while also loading that arm into a very powerful position.
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
Hey Saguto, you always make me hungry after each lesson you teach 🤣. I am craving mash potatoes and chicken nuggets
Yeah, I know..... I need to give that Colonel Sanders a call. I think he owes me at least a few marketing dollars. 😂😂
Cheers!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf maybe you can invite the Guitarist named " Buckethead" for your next golf lesson. 🤣. You are the best !
Sweet. Show how the wrist lead hand gets to square/impact in the next video 🤙🏽
Hi Dave,
Here's one I did on the wrist condition at impact: th-cam.com/video/Fe2kQ44azJ4/w-d-xo.html
Cheers!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf appreciate the follow up Tom!
Are your videos on the online golf school downloadable? In case you want to take video outside...tks
Sorry - the online school videos are not downloadable.
Thanks,
Tom
Is this the same for a driver as well?
Yes - it’s 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.
By the way, if you'd really like to own this swing through your entire bag please consider enrolling in the SagutoGolf online school as it is one of the best golf instruction values out there. 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 and much more. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm regularly adding new content. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga
Cheers!
Tom
Do you push with your right hand to hit the ball when your hands reach knee level?
Let's allow Mr. Hogan to explain it: th-cam.com/video/ACvoHI6A-R8/w-d-xo.html
Cheers!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf Thank you.
Sir, if u need to go down your club in a slot , u need right knee to bend and rotate towards the ball that will drop the club in slot.
I'd love to see a shot tracer on here. I am using your tips and seeing some success, but I always wonder where your shots are going.
I've used a shot tracer app in a number of my videos, including this course vlog: th-cam.com/video/CSAvOMD7m_A/w-d-xo.html Here are some others: - th-cam.com/video/cVggUORbs5I/w-d-xo.html - th-cam.com/video/NthJA6TTZpo/w-d-xo.html - th-cam.com/video/UnOMjaDl3fE/w-d-xo.html In case you're curious I use this shot tracer app that you can download to your phone: www.shottracerapp.com/
@@SagutoGolf Thanks! Keep it crispy and keep up the good work.
Sympa what the same thinck for the driver hello de France
Yes - it’s 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. In fact, here is a video of Stack and Tilt co-founder Mike Bennett hitting the driver: th-cam.com/video/7fmtzyH3rsA/w-d-xo.html. It looks very similar to his iron swing, right?: th-cam.com/video/SLjwU_1Cc7o/w-d-xo.html If you do a search on this channel you'll see some content on the driver and fairway woods. 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.
Tom
How do you accomplish getting the shaft to split the back on the downswing?
Hi Ron,
Here's a link to the playlist of my downswing related channel content: th-cam.com/play/PLV62KxT7Mp7Jxi814RQddJx3wkHqxqhio.html
Many of these lessons relate to shallowing the path since a steep downswing is overwhelmingly the most common affliction of amateur golfers. If you're looking for more structured instruction, then please consider my online school for just $10/month or $99/year. So any folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result!
Cheers,
Tom
Thank you Tom!
Tom I still feel like I’m flipping with my hands at impact even pre setting them is there anything I can do to stop it?
See Tom’s video from about 3 months ago ... “DO THIS The golf swing secret to being super accurate with your irons”. He shows a great drill that really helps with flippy hands.
Hi Glenn,
In addition to Graydon's excellent suggestion, the drill in this video may help you: th-cam.com/video/Fe2kQ44azJ4/w-d-xo.html
Tom
THE BEST....
Thanks Enrique!!
Thanks!
Thanks so much, Franz - I sincerely appreciate your support and I'm very glad to know that you are enjoying my channel's content!
Tom
I have tried stack and tilt and all I do is thin the ball or get all height and no distance, any tips?
Hi Wilson,
It is important to understand that the videos, lessons, and drills on this free channel - while fully aligned with the swing method I teach - address a variety of topics, issues, feels, and/or common flaws/fixes from one episode to the next. They are certainly not intended to be taken as a sequential learning platform like the structured curriculum of my online school, which I strongly recommend to anyone who truly wishes to get on the proper path towards owning this swing. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing, the short game, and much more. The school's intuitive course layout greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm regularly adding new content. There's even a members' forum where you can ask me specific swing-related questions, interact with others in the SagutoGolf community, and suggest new content ideas, plus you'll also have access to all exclusive TH-cam paid channel members-only content at no additional charge. This will really put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga.
Best Regards,
Tom
Bro so true what you are saying started swinging like that went from 96 98 to84 82 CRAZY
Wow! Well done, Pete!!!
Keep up the great work and have fun out there!!
Tom