@@kamal9802 I'm wondering the same thing... What's the ideal weight? And would repeating this motion, and increasing the weight of the kettlebell, to build strength and increase the power of my swing? Or do I just need to repeat chunking the basketball at the target, to keep that feeling??
@@kamal9802 it is better to use a round object that positions your hands and arms more similarly to your golf swing. The weight should be at least 10% of bodyweight to start. You will quickly become stronger, so then increase the weight.
tried to do it in one motion but it didnt work for me . i hade to learn the bump first then the rotation. i just started doing everything really slo-mo to get it ingrained.
Dude, not only are you hillarious, you also have an ability to explain golf in a way that i finally get. Theres no obscure and vague directions, but specific and clear and precise explanations that finally nake this high handicap player get it
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Ken, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and "lesson and a show" teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. Thanks so much for your message and support! Tom Saguto, PGA PS: By the way, since my channel’s content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Ok, so I have to be completely honest... First time I started watching one of your episodes, purely comic relief! Then, 5 minutes in, you intrigued me ... so I continued to watch... I am so happy I did! Tom, you have a gift! You have figured out the way to turn complexity into simplicity, with a little humor! I was a low handicapper, that left the game for 2 years(My father passed away, he was my golfing partner) ... Came back and could not find my game again. Dont get me wrong, I could play, but my drives were 80 yards shorter, my irons were not butter and my confidence was low, way low! ' You fixed me ... Some how, some way, what you say clicks... How you say it makes total sense! From one golfer to another... THANK YOU! I can only hope that more golfers find you, gives you a chance, and has the same results I did. If you are watching Tom's video for the first time... This is a NO BS comment, I swear, listen to his explanations, its broken down to such a basic understanding that works! Take that info and head to your club or driving range and put what your learned to work for 30 minutes. I promise you.... You will be amazed! Thank you TOM!
Thank you so much for your kind words and for the shout-out, Jack! I'm very glad to learn that you've gotten your game back after your hiatus. Sorry about your dad's passing. I can certainly empathize with your situation given the countless rounds I've played with my dad.
Tom, I have watched many of your videos, but this may be the best one ever. This video perfectly illustrates the right golf motion and does it is a way that makes perfect sense. And, you do it with your usual sense of humor and desire to genuinely help. You have a gift for doing this. Much appreciated!
I sincerely appreciate your kind words regarding my instruction content and style, Brother Derek!! Yes - the "Watermelon Drill" is a great one for sequencing the swing and building in the proper downswing feels, and it's one of the go-to lessons in my online school. I'm very glad to know that is resonated well with you! Thanks again and keep it crispy!! TS
After ten years and 100’s of fix your slice tutorials this is the one swing idea that worked!! So simple and that’s why it’s perfect. I gained 30mph balls speed and 60+ yards with the big stick with no additional work. Watermelons, who knew??? Thanks Tom 😊
That's awesome, Les! I'm very glad to know that the watermelon drill resonated well with you. Great job incorporating it into your swing!! Tom PS: If you've not already joined, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level courses on shot shaping, power and distance, and much more. Thousands of folks across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. 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/
here I am back with Tom, at the start of the year again. Tom just throws down 200% more useful knowledge than anyone else on youtube. I would like to take some Lessons from him
Welcome back, Alex!! If you can make it to SC, I'd be glad to see you for an in-person lesson. Otherwise, I also offer online lessons and have done several of them with golfers across the globe with excellent results. Either way, feel free to send an email to lessons@saguto.golf for more info or to schedule. On a related note, have you considered 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 "Crispier Than KFC Club" TH-cam channel members' content at no additional charge. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. Let's get your season off to a great start! Tom
Mr Saguto... I haven't played golf in 10 years. I was too frustrated to care when I was younger . Picked up the game again and found your videos and it is honestly like magic. Never felt so good playing . Love the game and love your videos. Keep up the good work.
Truly simplistic and highly effective. Every video is everything you need to strike the ball purely. I couldn’t break 95 mph with my old swing and I now can swing my 3 wood up to 106 mph. Thank you. Tom and his simple Stack and tilt is the best. Why are there other philosophies of the golf swing?
I truly appreciate your kind words, Tom!! Isn't it interesting - and sad - that with all the advances in equipment, technology, golf course grooming, etc. the average golfer still can't break 100?? Epic failures within the realm of instruction, perhaps??? Unfortunately the sorcery afoot in this dark underworld of golf instruction rarely finds its way to the mainstream because if too many folks found out about it the mainstream would then be rendered irrelevant....... Thanks again for your support and keep up the great work!! Tom
I have been watching your videos for the last six months and I find as a senior golfer for you to be absolutely spot on. Meaning you break it down in simplified terms and easy to understand drills ....I wish I had you as a golf instructor when I was in my twenties...but then again you weren’t around. You can spend thousands of dollars on lessons only to be more confused and going back for more lessons. Keep up the great work Tom !
Thank you so much for keeping it simple... and keeping me play at 56 yrs old ....Lets me enjoy the day and not think so much every swing ....Which is why I go to play and hang with friends ..
This video is in my Top 3 of all of your videos. i especially like the way you always focus on and teach technique, rather than weight shift. Weight shift is not a technique in itself. It is the result of technique. So many instructors seem to misunderstand this. The best part is that I believe this drill will help me catch up to my 12 year old son who recently exceeded my distance. I've got to catch that kid!
Once that 12 year-old feels you nipping at his heels you'll own him again, Raymond. 💪💪 Keep on working the watermelon and his days of blasting it past you will be numbered. Well, perhaps for a couple of years, anyway...... 😎 Y'all have fun out there!! Tom
Best explanation of what the proper feel is. I clearly come over the top on almost every single swing. On the irons, I pull it regularly, on the woods I tend to push or slice it into the adjacent county, never to be seen again.
I'm glad you enjoyed this lesson and drill, and I hope it performs well for you! By the way, there are entire sections of my online school dedicated to resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues. Have you looked into it? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish. Thousands of folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ Tom
Excellent explanation and video. This is my struggle. Now, I know. Time to practice now!!!! I want you as my golf coach, today!!! God bless and thank you
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! This downswing lesson is a very popular one on my channel, and based on feedback received it has helped countless folks to overcome their steep path issues and experience crispy contact along with a most desirable ball flight. I hope it performs well for you too! Thanks again for your message and have fun out there working through this drill! God bless, Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will also like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Dagnabbit! I've paid hundreds of dollars to instructors and I just learned more in the first seven minutes of this video. Thank you! I promise to not skip over the commercials on your channel.
Tom, I cannot thank you enough. I just got done hitting into the net after watching this video. I hit the first couple balls so flush that I thought I missed them completely. It feels like this drill skips 10 unnecessary steps. I’ve probably hit 50 buckets of balls in the last two years, of those, I hit maybe 5 total balls that pure. (Out of sheer luck). Just now I hit 20 in a row as solid as ever. I’ve been waiting for this AAHA! moment. I can’t wait to go to the range tomorrow and see the flight. Thank you thank you thank you🙏
That's awesome, Travis!! I'm very glad to know that the "Watermelon Drill" resonated well with you, and I hope it performed equally as nicely at the range!! Tom PS: By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning about some key tenets of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Thank YOU, Bryan - I sincerely appreciate your kind words and I'm very glad to know that you are enjoying and benefiting from my instruction content!! Tom
Your a genius Tom , and officially the only swing channel I will watch , my drive went from 180 to averaging 230 and occasional 250 , now to fix my irons 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
This is the part of the swing I have been trying to figure out and this is the first time I've heard anyone talk about it. Hips move laterally first! I was tying so hard to figure out why my trail leg and foot was turning in so early and by the time of impact I was already up on my toes. This fixes that so I can get that stretch upwards and get some power into my swing.
YES! The lateral targetward action of the hips acts as a governor to prevent a premature over-rotation and thereby enables the player to keep their upper torso square and their swing center intact without having to fight their body. It's also a very powerful move that you will notice with every great player. (Cue up a face-on video of any Tour player, put your finger, mouse pointer, or some other reference tool on their lead hip at address, and then observe the extent to which the hips move laterally past your pointer in the downswing while the head - and thus the swing center - remains in place.) Most amateur golfers already have plenty of the rotational component; they need to build in the lateral hip slide to suppress the early-onset spinout that causes so many to get steep and across the line, or they get stuck, early extend, flip, etc. Here are some lesson videos specific to this topic: - th-cam.com/video/Us6jSgMvJmM/w-d-xo.html - th-cam.com/video/dB4ItR3guGU/w-d-xo.html - th-cam.com/video/I5XYgKopTb4/w-d-xo.html Thanks for your message - I'm very glad to know that this downswing lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Another GREAT lesson! 👍🏻 I've been "Rotating, then shifting" my whole life 😩 "Argh!" Finally, someone's explained what SHOULD be happening! This is the best lesson I've ever had. "Lateral, THEN rotation". Path, then face! THANK YOU!!! Keep up the good work. (Did you really say, "like hitting the hammer with a nail?") 😂
Likewise. If I were to replicate my downswing with that watermelon, I'd end up shot putting it directly into the ground about 2 to 3 ft in front of my left foot. This explains the motion so clearly. ❤
Quit golf 10 years ago out of frustration, came back this year and won the presidents prize thanks to your no nonsense tuition 😀, thank you my friend 👍
That's awesome!! Congratulations on your fantastic accomplishment, and thanks so much for sharing your success with the help of my instruction!! Keep up the great playing and have fun out there!! Tom
I'm very glad to know that the "Watermelon Drill" performed well for you, Bill! Thanks so much for sharing your experience with it and keep up the great work!! Tom
I am very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Stan; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Thanks so much for sharing your immediate improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, since my lesson content is performing well for you, I am confident you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
The "watermelon drill" sure has helped a lot of folks to properly sequence their downswings, Stephen. I'm very glad to know that it resonated well with you too! Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work!! Tom
I had not even play 9 holes in the last 2 years. I was a 14 handicap at my best, i have been watching toms videos for the last month. Friday i played 9 holes and tried my best to follow toms basics. All i did was shoot a 44 and that was after messing up the ninth for a 7. Cant recommend his program enough. Looking forward to getting out there again. Thanks Tom.
I didn't think too many others could be in the class of Rick Shiels and Chris Ryan for golf instruction but you've done it Tom. You have an incredible way of teaching. I can't wait to try out what you've taught me.
Today I was looking for how to initiate the downswing and voila! Thank you very much. I had read about the basketball pass in Ben Hogan's Five Fundamentals but just passed over it, LOL, what a fool. So thanks again for this!
Wow! At last someone like you (and a few others) are communicating how to understand and feel the body motion sensations that almost automatically result in and control a natural swing to simply send the golf ball to the target! At last after 30 years I get it, and only hope not too late for this old dog to change - but this natural movement is just what us senior golfers needed to play longer. Amazing to see all the great golfers videos through time have same lateral and then turn movement. Conspiracy theorists might say teaching pros have always known this but tried to get us hackers to move to set positions in the swing instead so we just have to keep coming back for more lessons without explaining the solutions in a way we need to actually make the changes and use the similar type of natural body movements in other ball sports like tennis and baseball. Thanks!
Don't know how I missed this session Tom but could watch it over and over. Those Pro examples help me to visualize how to get to a full finish. As always-GREAT stuff. Stay safe-Russ
I use a medicine ball with a textured surface. This drill is the old fashioned two hand basketball pass described in Ben Hogan's "Power Golf". Great tip.
I'm glad to know that the "watermelon drill" resonated well with you, Carlos. This "feel" has certainly helped a lot of golfers out there to dial in a good downswing path. I hope it performs well for you too!! Tom PS: By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Glad you enjoyed it, Don! This drill has sure helped a lot of folks synchronize and energize their downswings! As for the "haircut".....well, sometimes yes, sometimes no....😂
Goddam it! I’ve wasted countless hours, days, weeks and months, not to mention money spent at the range, using the wrong swing thoughts! This is so logical and seeing examples from Hogan and Snead to Rory and DJ makes it all so completely convincing…..CLEVER boy Tom, thanks a million!
Waste no more, Doug! Welcome to "the dark side", where the spoils of "conventional" instruction - chronic inconsistency, physical pain, and endless frustration - yield to the fruits of body-friendly enjoyment of this great game for a lifetime. 😎 And by the way, if you'd really like to get on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform, please consider my online school. I promise that won't be a "waste". So many folks across the globe are now playing the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ Have fun out there! TS
Great teacher. Tom makes it understandable and simple. Wish I had this instruction 40 years ago. Haven't played in 6 or 7 years, but have been going to the range and I'm seeing positive results. Can't wait to take it to the links.
I appreciate your kind words, Barry, and I am very glad to know that you are enjoying and benefiting from my instruction content! Thanks for sharing, keep up the great work, and have fun out there!! Tom
I’ve been using this drill-without watermelon-for a few weeks and today I looked online to see which pros were on to it. Just you, Tom. Everyone else is too much into giving instructions that complicate the swing. A ball toss is an act that needs no instruction because we’ve all done it thousands of times. The golf swing is essentially the body energizing the arms to move fast and in a direction that the momentum of the club would travel if it were a simple pendulum.
This kind of teaching, with a FEELING and IMAGE, is 1000x more powerful than "traditional" teaching (based on trying to analyze and correct 10 different positions that happen in about 1.5 seconds)
Excellent content across the board plus some humor….it’s all working for me everything you’re teaching. It’s so much easier with the “ around & behind you” it’s shorter quicker to impact…it flattens the swing assuring a flush strike ( not over and around) keep preaching the good golf gospel it’s the truth.👍
I'm glad to know that you are enjoying and benefiting from my instruction! Yes - the truth is that we can either simply put the already existing natural laws to work for us, or we can twist, morph, torque, contrive, and otherwise mess with the principles of physics and geometry in an effort to better suit some ill-conceived whims, all the while recognizing that at the point of impact those pre-existing laws are going to be the only things that matter to the ball! Thanks for your testimonial to this method, and keep up the great work!! TS
Genius. To the point. With a sense and fun.... You've revolutionized my golf. Thank you, thank you. Broke 90 for first time. Having loads of fun. Steve aged 60..... X
I'm glad you enjoyed the Watermelon Drill, Oscar. This has helped a lot of golfers resolve their downswing issues. I hope it performs well for you too!! Have fun out there!! Tom PS: By the way, here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning about the swing in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Can't wait to see a range full of water melons. Great channel love your approach. I could have used this channel 5 years ago. Thank you for the content.
This is so true. Excellent video again and again. Golf swing is so simple that anyone should be able to do it. I mean even a 5 years old child knows how to throw a watermelon or a tennis ball without taking hundreds hours of coaching. But for some reason, humans, as soon as we take a golf club, we make a very very long to do list and not to do list that drown our brain and therefore make the golf swing so difficult. Really weird but maybe that’s one of the reason we love the game. Thank you for this nice video that helps us to keep our feet on the ground and the ball on the sweet spot of the club face.
I appreciate your kind words and I'm very glad to know that the Watermelon Drill continues to resonate with you! Yes - The golf swing is indeed overly complicated in particular by one part of the human body - the brain and all the swing nonsense and misguided instruction it has been fed. Garbage in, garbage out; and countless golf swings have sadly been trashed as a result. This is not saying that golf is "easy" as it most certainly is anything but. Instead, the way I see it we can either simply put the already existing natural laws to work and thereby build a powerful, body-friendly, repeatable, low-maintenance motion, or we can twist, morph, torque, contrive, and otherwise mess with the principles of physics and geometry in an effort to better suit some ill-conceived whims, all the while recognizing that at the point of impact those pre-existing laws are going to be the only things that matter to the ball. Thanks again for your message and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Thanks Anthony!! I truly appreciate your kind words and I'm glad you're getting some laughs from my content!! As PGA members we are charged with growing the game, and we have a lot better chance of doing that if we're able to keep it fun!! Cheers! Tom
I’ve not golfed aside from the yearly Captain and Crew for 20 years, used to shoot 90-100 the half dozen times I’d golf a year baseball golfer since 20s, 60 now. Ive been trying to learn the swing this time before playing rounds and getting frustrated. Always liked your tips Tom and love your swing, the one tip you mentioned in this vid made it all the difference, the hip bump, I didn’t know how to time my backswing and that bump made it all fall in place with a better club path, amazing man thanks , cant wait to hit some balls!
You and the vast majority of the golfing world, @Herbinislander! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you - have fun out there working on it! Tom PS: By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Thanks Kyle - I appreciate your support and I'm very glad to know that you are benefitting from my instruction!! Tom PS: Since my channel's content is resonating with you, 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
Holy smokes dude!! How are you not a top 10 instructor world wide? I basically made this drill my pre-shot routine today. My contact was near perfect! It is such a simple "mind path'" prior to hitting your shot. I tend to get my stance too wide. If I get too wide the feel would not work for me. I would narrow my stance until it flowed. It is a perfect drill!! Played 9 today with it... shot 40. I probably looked weird throwing an imaginary medicine b all...but it totally worked. My score would have been better, but I am color blind so I struggle reading greens 😬. Working on aim point to putt. I am very excited for the future. Thanks again Tom....you are the man!
Ive been watching you for awhile Tom, and Ive been improving. thank you so much. I think I was forgetting the "lateral move" in my swing which probably accounts for some of my inconsistencies. I learned the weight forward, the Arnie shoulder, the ben hogan arms, now I get to throw watermelons!!1 awesome dude. Im about to sign up for your online school. Ive gone to 87 - 92, from over 100 previous, now I only go in the trees to get shade now, ball search isn't as fun as whipping watermelons at my wife. thank you so much
Hey Tom today I finally got to play a round, very first hole par 5 i hit the green in two 4 foot for eagle and made it, i tried the new swing and it worked. My irons i was over thinking and hit some poor shots, had some bogeys and 4 doubles but rally on through and never gave up and got 5 birdies, i shot an 80 without playing in 3 months, the swing works on my drives, 2 iron off the tee was flying and rolling 260-280 drives were a little better around 290-300 in the fairway, the doubles were from shanks standing too close to the ball, back nine i was only 1 over par with 4 birdies the most ive had in a very very long time, thanks for all the vids, ill send a video of the swing and total on the drives, my irons and putting are also dialed in now, front nine i was getting the swing back, next round im going under par 100 percent
That was it! Thank you Tom! The hip move toward the target combine with the hands leading during the downswing and maintaining that position as long as possible then the hip rotate last. Had some of good ball striking out on the course today. I didn even spend more than 10 minutes on the range prior to going out and only golfed once a week. Awesome tips! Thank you again.
I have been rotating my hips too fast all my life creating a slice (not of watermelon!). Not known how to fix it but this makes so much sense, can’t wait to give it a try!
Tom, you are so money and you don't even know it...or maybe you do. I love your instructions. I broke 80 for the first time using your simple instructions. I didn't just break 80, I shot a 77. The ball is compressing like never before. As you'd say, KFC crispy contact every time. I've watched so many golf instructions on youtube. Yours are the best. The stack and tilt system works.
That is *AWESOME,* Thomas!! You're right - you didn't just break 80, you smoked it!!! 🔥🔥😆 I truly appreciate your kind words and I am thrilled to know that the instruction on my channel has benefited your game to such an extent; you've obviously done an excellent job digesting the lesson content, incorporating it into your swing, and taking ownership of it!! Thanks so much for sharing your success, keep up the great work, and stay crispy my friend!! Tom
I don’t chop but I do cast the club. I practice stack and tilt only since watching you and yes it’s been interesting. The downswing though has been straight left. I know I don’t chop as I come from the inside but I just can’t find the way to keep the club up - it just falls away as in casting. Love watching the video lesson just find myself casting the basketball into the net. Therefore the golf shot is cast as well. Help needed!!!
Hi Jane, I'm glad to know that my instruction videos are resonating with you! The Precision Impact that I’ve demonstrated in various lesson videos including this one - th-cam.com/video/hVxTSCNRroo/w-d-xo.html - is an excellent training aid that will help you to neutralize the cause and overcome your casting issue. I highly recommend it. If interested you can get your Precision Impact Trainer here - pureswingproducts.com/SagutoGolf In fact, they are running an extra-special offer for SagutoGolfers right now! For a limited time use code SAGUTOGOLF at checkout for $40 OFF and Free Shipping. Beyond that, while there are certainly videos on my channel that address this topic, a better option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Let's save the casting for fishing and get you on the proper path to consistently crispy ball striking bliss! Tom
Thank you! I’ve purchased the precision golf training aid, $250 here in Australia. I manage to fight it on the way down and through and still want to flip. But I’ll stay with it. I’ve got so many gadgets! 😅. I’ve also watched your free mini course which is so good. I have a feeling I’m not using my wrists, they are stiff coming down. Starting to feel a whip though yesterday so I’ll stick with it. Thanks for the reply. 😊
That's awesome, Mike! I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Thanks so much for your support in sharing your dramatic improvement and keep it KFCrispy out there!! 💪💪 Tom
Thanks Tom, I'm in my 70's & have delt with back stiffness, hitting fat & thin resulting in inconsistencies. I saw your video for the first time, the one on the simple Ben Hogan swing. Unbelievable results with every club at the range. I normally fatigue after a 68 bucket but handled a 125 bucket effortlessly. Thank you, Mike
I'm very glad to learn that my channel's instruction is benefiting you, Mike!! This is indeed a very body-friendly method. For me it is supported by my personal experience as a player and furthered by the fact that the majority of my students are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. By the way, have you considered enrolling in the SagutoGolf online school? 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 and suggest new content ideas, plus you'll also have access to all exclusive "Crispier Than KFC Club" TH-cam channel members' content at no additional charge. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. Thanks for sharing your success and enjoy your newfound range stamina!! Tom
This drill is definitely one of my personal favorites for that reason, Lee. To be clear, golf is indeed a very difficult sport. But if we can simplify the swing so as not to rely on timing and/or exceptional hand-eye coordination, then we can achieve consistently great results without having to continuously work so hard. So we put in the time and effort on the front end to build the swing, and then we can enjoy low maintenance, powerful, predictable, body-friendly ball striking bliss for the rest of our lives! Speaking of which, 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 about the swing in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ Cheers! Tom
Chunking a watermelon or basketball is an excellent visual of the golf swing. Throwing an old golf club works well as a visual of the golf swing too. Thanks Tom for your simplicity of the golf swing. You do such a great job.
Thank you for your reply about mental golf . Funny I certificated Adam Scott’s Gulfstream in Basel Switzerland under the FAA registry .. Trumps Heli also .. enough . I find your instruction great . I will practice tomorrow I know it takes practice but I have hope
One of my hobbies that I enjoy immensely is flying my flight simulator, so that's some very interesting stuff to me, Lloyd! Practice well and keep the hope alive, and if you ever need to get deeper into the instruction content my online school is always ready for you! Cheers! Tom
Good lord! Greatest swing thought ever. BEHOLD the WATERMELON!!! Pured everything today. 1. Setup 55%L 45%R 2. Head still, turn shoulder under chin 3. Chuck the watermelon. That’s it. No score to report as I played in a scramble, but I was ON today from these 3 tips. Slice is just GONE. Straight to little fade every time instead. Was over clubbing a bit as my yardages have increased lol, but I can dial that in over the next few weeks. Thank you Tom!
I been watching your videos for 3 years now. Thanks to you and others I can swing the golf club good now. Now I need videos about strategy. I need to know what to do in various situations., what club to use etc
I'm glad to learn of your improvement, Daryl! Perhaps this 9-hole course vlog may help you a bit with game management and strategy: th-cam.com/video/YLVhf0VdWSw/w-d-xo.html Also, an excellent book that may help you with this is "Fearless Golf: Conquering the Mental Game" by Dr. Gio Valiante. Another book that I like is "Play Your Best Golf Now" by Lynn Marriott & Pia Nilsson. Beyond that, my online school covers all aspects of the game, and 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 Keep up the great work and have fun out there!! TS
Great lesson, you are making this very easy to understand. I have found your videos a couple of weeks ago and it's already made quite a change to my ball striking. I used to struggle to hit fairway woods, always used to try sweeping them off the turf which lead to thins, tops or fats but with stack and tilt I can see an improvement here as well.
I truly appreciate your kind words, @MrCoolSpanner, and I am very glad to learn that my channel's instruction has benefited your game to such an extent!! You're obviously doing an excellent job digesting my lesson content, incorporating it into your swing, and taking ownership of it!! Thanks for sharing your success and keep up the great work!! Tom
Brutha, I hope you are making great money, cause this vid and you are just amazing. You are an incredible talented teacher. I’m paying for lessons right now, and bless the kid’s heart, but he did not impart knowledge to me on this downswing stuff nearly as good, (we were on the range with trackman and all his teaching aids yesterday at my lesson), as you just did with this vid. Thank you!
Hi Wyatt, I appreciate your kind words and am glad to know that this downswing lesson video resonated well with you!! I hope you are able to get your desired results from the lessons you are currently taking. My channel's content and the SagutoGolf online school ($10 US/month; $99/year) will be here for you if needed. Cheers! Tom
This video is an excellent addition to the golf school which Im enjoying by the way . For me while on the course I felt like I had the shoulder turn down to the ball down pat however, my downswing felt inconsistent. I believe this watermelon drill will help immensely. Thanks Tom JJ
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Can I use a kettlebell instead of a water melon? 🙂 ... If yes, what would be the ideal weight of the kettlebell that I should use?
Thanks
@@kamal9802 I'm wondering the same thing...
What's the ideal weight?
And would repeating this motion, and increasing the weight of the kettlebell, to build strength and increase the power of my swing?
Or do I just need to repeat chunking the basketball at the target, to keep that feeling??
@@kamal9802 it is better to use a round object that positions your hands and arms more similarly to your golf swing. The weight should be at least 10% of bodyweight to start. You will quickly become stronger, so then increase the weight.
tried to do it in one motion but it didnt work for me . i hade to learn the bump first then the rotation. i just started doing everything really slo-mo to get it ingrained.
Dude, not only are you hillarious, you also have an ability to explain golf in a way that i finally get. Theres no obscure and vague directions, but specific and clear and precise explanations that finally nake this high handicap player get it
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Ken, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and "lesson and a show" teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction.
Thanks so much for your message and support!
Tom Saguto, PGA
PS: By the way, since my channel’s content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Ok, so I have to be completely honest... First time I started watching one of your episodes, purely comic relief! Then, 5 minutes in, you intrigued me ... so I continued to watch... I am so happy I did! Tom, you have a gift! You have figured out the way to turn complexity into simplicity, with a little humor! I was a low handicapper, that left the game for 2 years(My father passed away, he was my golfing partner) ... Came back and could not find my game again. Dont get me wrong, I could play, but my drives were 80 yards shorter, my irons were not butter and my confidence was low, way low!
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You fixed me ... Some how, some way, what you say clicks... How you say it makes total sense! From one golfer to another... THANK YOU! I can only hope that more golfers find you, gives you a chance, and has the same results I did.
If you are watching Tom's video for the first time... This is a NO BS comment, I swear, listen to his explanations, its broken down to such a basic understanding that works! Take that info and head to your club or driving range and put what your learned to work for 30 minutes. I promise you.... You will be amazed!
Thank you TOM!
Well said and absolutely true.
Jack,
You are absolutely right. If Tom can help this mess (me), he can help everyone. Keep at it, and have fun!
Thank you so much for your kind words and for the shout-out, Jack! I'm very glad to learn that you've gotten your game back after your hiatus. Sorry about your dad's passing. I can certainly empathize with your situation given the countless rounds I've played with my dad.
LOL Dale! Glad the instruction is helping you clean up your "mess"!
Tom, I have watched many of your videos, but this may be the best one ever. This video perfectly illustrates the right golf motion and does it is a way that makes perfect sense. And, you do it with your usual sense of humor and desire to genuinely help. You have a gift for doing this. Much appreciated!
I sincerely appreciate your kind words regarding my instruction content and style, Brother Derek!! Yes - the "Watermelon Drill" is a great one for sequencing the swing and building in the proper downswing feels, and it's one of the go-to lessons in my online school. I'm very glad to know that is resonated well with you!
Thanks again and keep it crispy!!
TS
Yeah, I've tipped off my friends to Tom, and I'd tell them to start with this one ... a SG classic!
After ten years and 100’s of fix your slice tutorials this is the one swing idea that worked!! So simple and that’s why it’s perfect. I gained 30mph balls speed and 60+ yards with the big stick with no additional work. Watermelons, who knew??? Thanks Tom 😊
That's awesome, Les! I'm very glad to know that the watermelon drill resonated well with you. Great job incorporating it into your swing!!
Tom
PS: If you've not already joined, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level courses on shot shaping, power and distance, and much more. Thousands of folks across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. 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/
here I am back with Tom, at the start of the year again. Tom just throws down 200% more useful knowledge than anyone else on youtube. I would like to take some Lessons from him
Welcome back, Alex!!
If you can make it to SC, I'd be glad to see you for an in-person lesson. Otherwise, I also offer online lessons and have done several of them with golfers across the globe with excellent results. Either way, feel free to send an email to lessons@saguto.golf for more info or to schedule.
On a related note, have you considered 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 "Crispier Than KFC Club" TH-cam channel members' content at no additional charge. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga.
Let's get your season off to a great start!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf yes ok! take my money, you've earned it. See ya soon
Seriously forget every lesson you have ever had Tom is beyond brilliant concise - funny a brilliant package
Thanks so much, Buddy - I sincerely appreciate your ongoing support!!
Tom
Mr Saguto... I haven't played golf in 10 years. I was too frustrated to care when I was younger . Picked up the game again and found your videos and it is honestly like magic. Never felt so good playing . Love the game and love your videos. Keep up the good work.
Truly simplistic and highly effective. Every video is everything you need to strike the ball purely. I couldn’t break 95 mph with my old swing and I now can swing my 3 wood up to 106 mph. Thank you. Tom and his simple Stack and tilt is the best. Why are there other philosophies of the golf swing?
I truly appreciate your kind words, Tom!!
Isn't it interesting - and sad - that with all the advances in equipment, technology, golf course grooming, etc. the average golfer still can't break 100?? Epic failures within the realm of instruction, perhaps??? Unfortunately the sorcery afoot in this dark underworld of golf instruction rarely finds its way to the mainstream because if too many folks found out about it the mainstream would then be rendered irrelevant.......
Thanks again for your support and keep up the great work!!
Tom
Amazing channel Tom, my favorite one cause you don’t clickbait or have a 15 minute long into, just right to the dam point!! ⛳️ cheers
Thanks Sean!!
Damn right!
Yeah Sean!
Very bad
Sorry very good
That slow mo sequencing shows it - wow! "YES" indeed.
Thx, Tom!!
My pleasure, John!!
I have been watching your videos for the last six months and I find as a senior golfer for you to be absolutely spot on. Meaning you break it down in simplified terms and easy to understand drills ....I wish I had you as a golf instructor when I was in my twenties...but then again you weren’t around. You can spend thousands of dollars on lessons only to be more confused and going back for more lessons. Keep up the great work Tom !
Thanks so much for your kind words, Robert! So glad the tips and drills are working for you!
Thank you so much for keeping it simple... and keeping me play at 56 yrs old ....Lets me enjoy the day and not think so much every swing ....Which is why I go to play and hang with friends ..
Tom is by far the best instructor out there. His teaching is clear, to the point, entertaining, and most important, it works.
This video is in my Top 3 of all of your videos. i especially like the way you always focus on and teach technique, rather than weight shift. Weight shift is not a technique in itself. It is the result of technique. So many instructors seem to misunderstand this. The best part is that I believe this drill will help me catch up to my 12 year old son who recently exceeded my distance. I've got to catch that kid!
Once that 12 year-old feels you nipping at his heels you'll own him again, Raymond. 💪💪 Keep on working the watermelon and his days of blasting it past you will be numbered. Well, perhaps for a couple of years, anyway...... 😎
Y'all have fun out there!!
Tom
Tom you are hilarious & very entertaining. Great fun coaching 👍🏾
Best explanation of what the proper feel is. I clearly come over the top on almost every single swing. On the irons, I pull it regularly, on the woods I tend to push or slice it into the adjacent county, never to be seen again.
I'm glad you enjoyed this lesson and drill, and I hope it performs well for you!
By the way, there are entire sections of my online school dedicated to resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues. Have you looked into it? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish. Thousands of folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Tom
Excellent explanation and video. This is my struggle. Now, I know. Time to practice now!!!! I want you as my golf coach, today!!! God bless and thank you
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
This downswing lesson is a very popular one on my channel, and based on feedback received it has helped countless folks to overcome their steep path issues and experience crispy contact along with a most desirable ball flight. I hope it performs well for you too!
Thanks again for your message and have fun out there working through this drill!
God bless,
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will also like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
What's the update
This dude has completely changed my golf game. Super unorthodox, but extremely effective.
Just tried this, yup never hit the ball better what a great feeling...throw the watermelon....magic
Dagnabbit! I've paid hundreds of dollars to instructors and I just learned more in the first seven minutes of this video. Thank you! I promise to not skip over the commercials on your channel.
Tom, I cannot thank you enough. I just got done hitting into the net after watching this video. I hit the first couple balls so flush that I thought I missed them completely. It feels like this drill skips 10 unnecessary steps. I’ve probably hit 50 buckets of balls in the last two years, of those, I hit maybe 5 total balls that pure. (Out of sheer luck). Just now I hit 20 in a row as solid as ever. I’ve been waiting for this AAHA! moment. I can’t wait to go to the range tomorrow and see the flight. Thank you thank you thank you🙏
That's awesome, Travis!! I'm very glad to know that the "Watermelon Drill" resonated well with you, and I hope it performed equally as nicely at the range!!
Tom
PS: By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning about some key tenets of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Thank you, Mr. Saguto. You are the BEST.
Thank YOU, Bryan - I sincerely appreciate your kind words and I'm very glad to know that you are enjoying and benefiting from my instruction content!!
Tom
Your a genius Tom , and officially the only swing channel I will watch , my drive went from 180 to averaging 230 and occasional 250 , now to fix my irons 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Well done, Greg! Keep up the great work. "Crispier than KFC" irons are definitely in your future!
This is the part of the swing I have been trying to figure out and this is the first time I've heard anyone talk about it. Hips move laterally first! I was tying so hard to figure out why my trail leg and foot was turning in so early and by the time of impact I was already up on my toes. This fixes that so I can get that stretch upwards and get some power into my swing.
YES! The lateral targetward action of the hips acts as a governor to prevent a premature over-rotation and thereby enables the player to keep their upper torso square and their swing center intact without having to fight their body. It's also a very powerful move that you will notice with every great player. (Cue up a face-on video of any Tour player, put your finger, mouse pointer, or some other reference tool on their lead hip at address, and then observe the extent to which the hips move laterally past your pointer in the downswing while the head - and thus the swing center - remains in place.) Most amateur golfers already have plenty of the rotational component; they need to build in the lateral hip slide to suppress the early-onset spinout that causes so many to get steep and across the line, or they get stuck, early extend, flip, etc. Here are some lesson videos specific to this topic:
- th-cam.com/video/Us6jSgMvJmM/w-d-xo.html
- th-cam.com/video/dB4ItR3guGU/w-d-xo.html
- th-cam.com/video/I5XYgKopTb4/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for your message - I'm very glad to know that this downswing lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Another GREAT lesson! 👍🏻
I've been "Rotating, then shifting" my whole life 😩 "Argh!"
Finally, someone's explained what SHOULD be happening!
This is the best lesson I've ever had. "Lateral, THEN rotation". Path, then face!
THANK YOU!!!
Keep up the good work.
(Did you really say, "like hitting the hammer with a nail?") 😂
Sounds like you got this, Mike! (And yeah - maybe I did say that. You can ask my dad about my carpentry skills LOL!)
Likewise. If I were to replicate my downswing with that watermelon, I'd end up shot putting it directly into the ground about 2 to 3 ft in front of my left foot. This explains the motion so clearly. ❤
Quit golf 10 years ago out of frustration, came back this year and won the presidents prize thanks to your no nonsense tuition 😀, thank you my friend 👍
That's awesome!! Congratulations on your fantastic accomplishment, and thanks so much for sharing your success with the help of my instruction!!
Keep up the great playing and have fun out there!!
Tom
Unbelievable that this simple drill is SO helpful to develop a perfect downswing
I'm very glad to know that the "Watermelon Drill" performed well for you, Bill!
Thanks so much for sharing your experience with it and keep up the great work!!
Tom
You are the BEST golf instructor EVER!! For real. Thank you!
Revolutionary. This was a great lesson. Almost instantly postive results. 💯 ⛳
I am very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Stan; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Thanks so much for sharing your immediate improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, since my lesson content is performing well for you, I am confident you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
This video was certainly a game-changer for me
The "watermelon drill" sure has helped a lot of folks to properly sequence their downswings, Stephen. I'm very glad to know that it resonated well with you too!
Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work!!
Tom
Once again you break it down to the simplest way. Great videos as always.
I had not even play 9 holes in the last 2 years. I was a 14 handicap at my best, i have been watching toms videos for the last month. Friday i played 9 holes and tried my best to follow toms basics. All i did was shoot a 44 and that was after messing up the ninth for a 7. Cant recommend his program enough. Looking forward to getting out there again. Thanks Tom.
I didn't think too many others could be in the class of Rick Shiels and Chris Ryan for golf instruction but you've done it Tom. You have an incredible way of teaching. I can't wait to try out what you've taught me.
Today I was looking for how to initiate the downswing and voila! Thank you very much. I had read about the basketball pass in Ben Hogan's Five Fundamentals but just passed over it, LOL, what a fool. So thanks again for this!
Wow! At last someone like you (and a few others) are communicating how to understand and feel the body motion sensations that almost automatically result in and control a natural swing to simply send the golf ball to the target! At last after 30 years I get it, and only hope not too late for this old dog to change - but this natural movement is just what us senior golfers needed to play longer. Amazing to see all the great golfers videos through time have same lateral and then turn movement. Conspiracy theorists might say teaching pros have always known this but tried to get us hackers to move to set positions in the swing instead so we just have to keep coming back for more lessons without explaining the solutions in a way we need to actually make the changes and use the similar type of natural body movements in other ball sports like tennis and baseball. Thanks!
Probably the best explanation of downswing on TH-cam ! Stack and tilt!
Thanks Eddie - I'm glad to know that my downswing watermelon drill resonated well with you!!
S&T indeed!!!
Tom
Don't know how I missed this session Tom but could watch it over and over. Those Pro examples help me to visualize how to get to a full finish. As always-GREAT stuff. Stay safe-Russ
Thanks Russ - I'm glad you enjoyed this downswing lesson from the archives. It's definitely been a popular one!
TS
I am just learning how to play golf and these videos help so much.
Used your system today. What a difference. Increased power/speed by 20 yards or more. WOW!!
Great instruction Tom. It's great the way you tell us what to do straight away and don't waste time telling us all the things we are doing wrong.
I use a medicine ball with a textured surface. This drill is the old fashioned two hand basketball pass described in Ben Hogan's "Power Golf". Great tip.
Yep. I appreciate your Hogan comparisons and validations!
Tom
Great visual description. I will try to implement this during my next practice and will update. Thanks for the great video
I'm glad to know that the "watermelon drill" resonated well with you, Carlos. This "feel" has certainly helped a lot of golfers out there to dial in a good downswing path. I hope it performs well for you too!!
Tom
PS: By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Great drill....simple and powerful. Love your humor and you got a haircut.
Glad you enjoyed it, Don! This drill has sure helped a lot of folks synchronize and energize their downswings!
As for the "haircut".....well, sometimes yes, sometimes no....😂
Goddam it! I’ve wasted countless hours, days, weeks and months, not to mention money spent at the range, using the wrong swing thoughts! This is so logical and seeing examples from Hogan and Snead to Rory and DJ makes it all so completely convincing…..CLEVER boy Tom, thanks a million!
Waste no more, Doug! Welcome to "the dark side", where the spoils of "conventional" instruction - chronic inconsistency, physical pain, and endless frustration - yield to the fruits of body-friendly enjoyment of this great game for a lifetime. 😎
And by the way, if you'd really like to get on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform, please consider my online school. I promise that won't be a "waste". So many folks across the globe are now playing the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Have fun out there!
TS
Best explanation of downswing ever. Thanks!
Excellent demonstration......thank you!👍👍
Thanks Tom million times. I really appreciate the simplicity of your teaching
Great teacher. Tom makes it understandable and simple. Wish I had this instruction 40 years ago. Haven't played in 6 or 7 years, but have been going to the range and I'm seeing positive results. Can't wait to take it to the links.
I appreciate your kind words, Barry, and I am very glad to know that you are enjoying and benefiting from my instruction content!
Thanks for sharing, keep up the great work, and have fun out there!!
Tom
This changed my game forever
I’ve been using this drill-without watermelon-for a few weeks and today I looked online to see which pros were on to it. Just you, Tom. Everyone else is too much into giving instructions that complicate the swing. A ball toss is an act that needs no instruction because we’ve all done it thousands of times. The golf swing is essentially the body energizing the arms to move fast and in a direction that the momentum of the club would travel if it were a simple pendulum.
This kind of teaching, with a FEELING and IMAGE, is 1000x more powerful than "traditional" teaching (based on trying to analyze and correct 10 different positions that happen in about 1.5 seconds)
Thanks Justin - I appreciate your kind words and support of my instruction content and style!!
Tom
STOP THE CHOP! Love this technique! It creates a ton of effortless power. Thanks Tom!
This guy makes you watch golf videos even if you don't like golf
Excellent content across the board plus some humor….it’s all working for me everything you’re teaching. It’s so much easier with the “ around & behind you” it’s shorter quicker to impact…it flattens the swing assuring a flush strike ( not over and around) keep preaching the good golf gospel it’s the truth.👍
I'm glad to know that you are enjoying and benefiting from my instruction!
Yes - the truth is that we can either simply put the already existing natural laws to work for us, or we can twist, morph, torque, contrive, and otherwise mess with the principles of physics and geometry in an effort to better suit some ill-conceived whims, all the while recognizing that at the point of impact those pre-existing laws are going to be the only things that matter to the ball!
Thanks for your testimonial to this method, and keep up the great work!!
TS
Thanks for the watermelon drill. It is the best explaination for body rotation.
Totally changed my golf swing! Helped me make consistent contact with the ball. Such a simple change helped me tremendously thank you!
Glad it helped you, Nicole!! (And I hope no watermelons were harmed in the process!........😆)
Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work!!
Tom
Genius. To the point. With a sense and fun.... You've revolutionized my golf. Thank you, thank you. Broke 90 for first time. Having loads of fun. Steve aged 60..... X
This drill actually helped me a lot with feeling the club working around my body in the back swing. Thank you for this awesome video.
Thanks. Very good drill. Tomorrow practice.
I'm glad you enjoyed the Watermelon Drill, Oscar. This has helped a lot of golfers resolve their downswing issues. I hope it performs well for you too!!
Have fun out there!!
Tom
PS: By the way, here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning about the swing in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Can't wait to see a range full of water melons. Great channel love your approach. I could have used this channel 5 years ago. Thank you for the content.
This is so true. Excellent video again and again. Golf swing is so simple that anyone should be able to do it. I mean even a 5 years old child knows how to throw a watermelon or a tennis ball without taking hundreds hours of coaching. But for some reason, humans, as soon as we take a golf club, we make a very very long to do list and not to do list that drown our brain and therefore make the golf swing so difficult. Really weird but maybe that’s one of the reason we love the game. Thank you for this nice video that helps us to keep our feet on the ground and the ball on the sweet spot of the club face.
I appreciate your kind words and I'm very glad to know that the Watermelon Drill continues to resonate with you!
Yes - The golf swing is indeed overly complicated in particular by one part of the human body - the brain and all the swing nonsense and misguided instruction it has been fed. Garbage in, garbage out; and countless golf swings have sadly been trashed as a result. This is not saying that golf is "easy" as it most certainly is anything but. Instead, the way I see it we can either simply put the already existing natural laws to work and thereby build a powerful, body-friendly, repeatable, low-maintenance motion, or we can twist, morph, torque, contrive, and otherwise mess with the principles of physics and geometry in an effort to better suit some ill-conceived whims, all the while recognizing that at the point of impact those pre-existing laws are going to be the only things that matter to the ball.
Thanks again for your message and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Tom, you made my golf much much easier .... thank you so much
I’m a PGA pro, and this dude is great, and also pretty funny!
Thanks Anthony!! I truly appreciate your kind words and I'm glad you're getting some laughs from my content!! As PGA members we are charged with growing the game, and we have a lot better chance of doing that if we're able to keep it fun!!
Cheers!
Tom
I’ve not golfed aside from the yearly Captain and Crew for 20 years, used to shoot 90-100 the half dozen times I’d golf a year baseball golfer since 20s, 60 now. Ive been trying to learn the swing this time before playing rounds and getting frustrated. Always liked your tips Tom and love your swing, the one tip you mentioned in this vid made it all the difference, the hip bump, I didn’t know how to time my backswing and that bump made it all fall in place with a better club path, amazing man thanks , cant wait to hit some balls!
chuckin a melon here boss 😂😉😊👍👍👍 its a lotta
fun this lesson tom,, as it should be,, serious fun. thankyou !
LOL!! Glad you enjoyed it, William!
Keep having fun out there!!
Tom
This is another gem for me. It feels like my hands are moving forward faster then in my normal swing Working to bring that feel over
Thanks Gregory! I'm glad you enjoyed the video and hope the drill produces nice results for you!
Tom
Ha. That rotation before the lateral bump is all me. I like how you broke this down.
You and the vast majority of the golfing world, @Herbinislander!
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you - have fun out there working on it!
Tom
PS: By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
You are the golf Guru! ⛳️ Thanks
Thanks Kyle - I appreciate your support and I'm very glad to know that you are benefitting from my instruction!!
Tom
PS: Since my channel's content is resonating with you, 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!!! You are awesome!!!
Holy smokes dude!! How are you not a top 10 instructor world wide? I basically made this drill my pre-shot routine today. My contact was near perfect! It is such a simple "mind path'" prior to hitting your shot. I tend to get my stance too wide. If I get too wide the feel would not work for me. I would narrow my stance until it flowed. It is a perfect drill!! Played 9 today with it... shot 40. I probably looked weird throwing an imaginary medicine b all...but it totally worked. My score would have been better, but I am color blind so I struggle reading greens 😬. Working on aim point to putt. I am very excited for the future. Thanks again Tom....you are the man!
Ive been watching you for awhile Tom, and Ive been improving. thank you so much. I think I was forgetting the "lateral move" in my swing which probably accounts for some of my inconsistencies. I learned the weight forward, the Arnie shoulder, the ben hogan arms, now I get to throw watermelons!!1 awesome dude. Im about to sign up for your online school. Ive gone to 87 - 92, from over 100 previous, now I only go in the trees to get shade now, ball search isn't as fun as whipping watermelons at my wife. thank you so much
LOL! Apologies to your watermelon-whipped wife, Danny!!
Yes - that lateral slide of the hips through impact is critical.
Keep up the great work!!
Tom
This is absolutely the best explanation I have ever heard very smart. Thank you , I finally broke 100 and dropped 11 strokes
That's fantastic. Great job.
Well done!! So glad you've broken through "the" barrier!!!
I always break 100, it's playing the back nine also that gets me in trouble 🤣
Wow I think this is the fix I need the practice swings in the yard feel and divots look great, big thanks.
Love your way of simplifying everything the best.
Thanks James - I'm glad to know that you are enjoying my instruction content and delivery style!!
Pretty good!! Best explanation I’ve ever heard. Kudos!
Thanks Stan - I'm glad you enjoyed the Watermelon Drill! It's one of my favorites!
Tom
Hey Tom today I finally got to play a round, very first hole par 5 i hit the green in two 4 foot for eagle and made it, i tried the new swing and it worked. My irons i was over thinking and hit some poor shots, had some bogeys and 4 doubles but rally on through and never gave up and got 5 birdies, i shot an 80 without playing in 3 months, the swing works on my drives, 2 iron off the tee was flying and rolling 260-280 drives were a little better around 290-300 in the fairway, the doubles were from shanks standing too close to the ball, back nine i was only 1 over par with 4 birdies the most ive had in a very very long time, thanks for all the vids, ill send a video of the swing and total on the drives, my irons and putting are also dialed in now, front nine i was getting the swing back, next round im going under par 100 percent
That's fabulous, Jamie! Very impressive yardages, too. Please keep me posted on your continued progress!
Great tip. I feel like i m using left knee as a force to bring club down in one piece. Thanks.
Lead knee moving towards the target is a very good downswing trigger.
Glad you enjoyed the tip!
That was it! Thank you Tom! The hip move toward the target combine with the hands leading during the downswing and maintaining that position as long as possible then the hip rotate last. Had some of good ball striking out on the course today. I didn even spend more than 10 minutes on the range prior to going out and only golfed once a week. Awesome tips! Thank you again.
I have been rotating my hips too fast all my life creating a slice (not of watermelon!). Not known how to fix it but this makes so much sense, can’t wait to give it a try!
Tom, you are so money and you don't even know it...or maybe you do. I love your instructions. I broke 80 for the first time using your simple instructions. I didn't just break 80, I shot a 77. The ball is compressing like never before. As you'd say, KFC crispy contact every time. I've watched so many golf instructions on youtube. Yours are the best. The stack and tilt system works.
That is *AWESOME,* Thomas!! You're right - you didn't just break 80, you smoked it!!! 🔥🔥😆
I truly appreciate your kind words and I am thrilled to know that the instruction on my channel has benefited your game to such an extent; you've obviously done an excellent job digesting the lesson content, incorporating it into your swing, and taking ownership of it!!
Thanks so much for sharing your success, keep up the great work, and stay crispy my friend!!
Tom
My golf will be improved for sure. Valuable tips. (Fr Rio de Janeiro).
Thanks, Hygino! I'm very glad that you are enjoying my content and I truly appreciate your support!!
Tom
I don’t chop but I do cast the club. I practice stack and tilt only since watching you and yes it’s been interesting. The downswing though has been straight left. I know I don’t chop as I come from the inside but I just can’t find the way to keep the club up - it just falls away as in casting. Love watching the video lesson just find myself casting the basketball into the net. Therefore the golf shot is cast as well. Help needed!!!
Hi Jane,
I'm glad to know that my instruction videos are resonating with you!
The Precision Impact that I’ve demonstrated in various lesson videos including this one - th-cam.com/video/hVxTSCNRroo/w-d-xo.html - is an excellent training aid that will help you to neutralize the cause and overcome your casting issue. I highly recommend it. If interested you can get your Precision Impact Trainer here - pureswingproducts.com/SagutoGolf In fact, they are running an extra-special offer for SagutoGolfers right now! For a limited time use code SAGUTOGOLF at checkout for $40 OFF and Free Shipping.
Beyond that, while there are certainly videos on my channel that address this topic, a better option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Let's save the casting for fishing and get you on the proper path to consistently crispy ball striking bliss!
Tom
Thank you! I’ve purchased the precision golf training aid, $250 here in Australia. I manage to fight it on the way down and through and still want to flip. But I’ll stay with it. I’ve got so many gadgets!
😅. I’ve also watched your free mini course which is so good. I have a feeling I’m not using my wrists, they are stiff coming down. Starting to feel a whip though yesterday so I’ll stick with it. Thanks for the reply. 😊
Greatest point about the hip bone! It makes it all the sense in the world!! (Need to find these golf shoes you speak of.). Thank you. Mark W.
Awesome visual and training aid! Genius!!!
Thanks - glad you enjoyed it!!
Don't smash that delicious watermelon!! 😆
TS
Amazing, I'm seeing major improvements!😊
That's awesome, Mike! I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
Thanks so much for your support in sharing your dramatic improvement and keep it KFCrispy out there!! 💪💪
Tom
Thanks Tom, I'm in my 70's & have delt with back stiffness, hitting fat & thin resulting in inconsistencies. I saw your video for the first time, the one on the simple Ben Hogan swing. Unbelievable results with every club at the range. I normally fatigue after a 68 bucket but handled a 125 bucket effortlessly. Thank you, Mike
I'm very glad to learn that my channel's instruction is benefiting you, Mike!!
This is indeed a very body-friendly method. For me it is supported by my personal experience as a player and furthered by the fact that the majority of my students are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them.
By the way, have you considered enrolling in the SagutoGolf online school? 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 and suggest new content ideas, plus you'll also have access to all exclusive "Crispier Than KFC Club" TH-cam channel members' content at no additional charge. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga.
Thanks for sharing your success and enjoy your newfound range stamina!!
Tom
Completely bonkers. Completely brilliant. Subscribed !
This makes the swing look soooo easy
This drill is definitely one of my personal favorites for that reason, Lee.
To be clear, golf is indeed a very difficult sport. But if we can simplify the swing so as not to rely on timing and/or exceptional hand-eye coordination, then we can achieve consistently great results without having to continuously work so hard. So we put in the time and effort on the front end to build the swing, and then we can enjoy low maintenance, powerful, predictable, body-friendly ball striking bliss for the rest of our lives!
Speaking of which, 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 about the swing in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Cheers!
Tom
Brilliant credit to you on how much effort you put into these videos thank you
Chunking a watermelon or basketball is an excellent visual of the golf swing. Throwing an old golf club works well as a visual of the golf swing too. Thanks Tom for your simplicity of the golf swing. You do such a great job.
Thank you for making it fun and entertaining, be safe👍
Thank you for your reply about mental golf . Funny I certificated Adam Scott’s Gulfstream in Basel Switzerland under the FAA registry .. Trumps Heli also .. enough . I find your instruction great . I will practice tomorrow I know it takes practice but I have hope
One of my hobbies that I enjoy immensely is flying my flight simulator, so that's some very interesting stuff to me, Lloyd!
Practice well and keep the hope alive, and if you ever need to get deeper into the instruction content my online school is always ready for you!
Cheers!
Tom
Good lord! Greatest swing thought ever. BEHOLD the WATERMELON!!!
Pured everything today.
1. Setup 55%L 45%R
2. Head still, turn shoulder under chin
3. Chuck the watermelon.
That’s it.
No score to report as I played in a scramble, but I was ON today from these 3 tips.
Slice is just GONE. Straight to little fade every time instead.
Was over clubbing a bit as my yardages have increased lol, but I can dial that in over the next few weeks.
Thank you Tom!
I been watching your videos for 3 years now. Thanks to you and others I can swing the golf club good now. Now I need videos about strategy. I need to know what to do in various situations., what club to use etc
I'm glad to learn of your improvement, Daryl!
Perhaps this 9-hole course vlog may help you a bit with game management and strategy: th-cam.com/video/YLVhf0VdWSw/w-d-xo.html
Also, an excellent book that may help you with this is "Fearless Golf: Conquering the Mental Game" by Dr. Gio Valiante. Another book that I like is "Play Your Best Golf Now" by Lynn Marriott & Pia Nilsson.
Beyond that, my online school covers all aspects of the game, and 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
Keep up the great work and have fun out there!!
TS
Great lesson, you are making this very easy to understand. I have found your videos a couple of weeks ago and it's already made quite a change to my ball striking. I used to struggle to hit fairway woods, always used to try sweeping them off the turf which lead to thins, tops or fats but with stack and tilt I can see an improvement here as well.
I truly appreciate your kind words, @MrCoolSpanner, and I am very glad to learn that my channel's instruction has benefited your game to such an extent!! You're obviously doing an excellent job digesting my lesson content, incorporating it into your swing, and taking ownership of it!!
Thanks for sharing your success and keep up the great work!!
Tom
Brutha, I hope you are making great money, cause this vid and you are just amazing. You are an incredible talented teacher. I’m paying for lessons right now, and bless the kid’s heart, but he did not impart knowledge to me on this downswing stuff nearly as good, (we were on the range with trackman and all his teaching aids yesterday at my lesson), as you just did with this vid. Thank you!
Hi Wyatt,
I appreciate your kind words and am glad to know that this downswing lesson video resonated well with you!!
I hope you are able to get your desired results from the lessons you are currently taking. My channel's content and the SagutoGolf online school ($10 US/month; $99/year) will be here for you if needed.
Cheers!
Tom
Wow. This is so excellent. Thank you!
I'm glad to know that this lesson video resonated well with you, Michael!
Thanks for your comment!
tom
Alraigthalready Thebest video of South America
This video is an excellent addition to the golf school which Im enjoying by the way . For me while on the course I felt like I had the shoulder turn down to the ball down pat however, my downswing felt inconsistent. I believe this watermelon drill will help immensely.
Thanks Tom
JJ
You are my best teacher for sure!