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Tom, I've watched a lot of golf tips on YT and followed a lot of your input over the last 18 months. I tried your weight forward tip a year ago and started hitting decent shots but my gammy left knee got sore and I started all sorts of swing theories. Three of your key tips I found really helped me... 1. The weight forward, 2. Trail elbow slightly tucked, and 3. Low hands takeaway. Trouble is the more YT tips I tried in recent months caused 3 big problems.. Firstly the more tips I added to my "list" meant that the earlier learned tips drop from my mind. Then I found that my form and confidence on course was nowhere near as good as my practice form. Then I tried so hard to perfect my backswing that I couldn't swing thru properly! End product is I've fallen apart in recent months and course mentality is killing more, soooo - I'm going back to your basics. (FYI the biggest improvement I get is when I remember to keep my hands "low and in" in the takeaway, somehow I get a better turn and crisper ball strike.? Keep up the good advice!!
Hi Tom, i follow yr instruction and now i know how to make a divot -( good divot as a pro hit short iron) but sometimes i have a shank shot - still have not figured out why i was shanking ..😂
I found the effortless explosion off the face for 1 day tom and I've lost it, I was high as a kite and now I'm sad i lost it, it was pure and sweet and crispy and easy, thanks for giving me that feeling for that one day
Great video as always! You should make a video on the correct address position with the shaft straight with the lead arm instead of pointing at the belt buckle. Incorrect address and consequently the grip is messing up a lot of people
I keep typing the same thing into the comment box for Tom. #1 I think Tom's approach leads to the fastest improvement of anyone on TH-cam, and it is honestly amazing he offers it to us. #2 We all start thinking too hard and Tom just keeps imploring us to keep it simple and use common sense. Now can we just get back to scoring better and having fun? Thanks again Tom
Indeed, getting the most out of this game we all love is always what this has been about, and I sincerely appreciate your kind words and ongoing support!! Keep it simple, keep it KFCrispy, keep it fun!! Tom
I appreciate hearing that, Stevie, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction! Thanks for your support in sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom, I wasn't sure if you were the right guy to help with my golf swing, but you managed to reference both The Princess Bride AND Robin Hood: Men in Tights in a teaching video, so clearly you are the most qualified instructor on TH-cam. With that said, how the heck do you manage to get Stack & Tilt to work for Driver??? I can mostly integrate the concept with irons (shorter the better) but I can't seem to dial in a consistent move with driver.
LOL! Two classics indeed, and obviously a valid qualifier for any PGA instructor.... 😆😆 It is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: th-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/w-d-xo.html Beyond that, if you search the word "drive" on this channel you'll see some related content. Oftentimes when golfers are hitting everything well except for the driver it can be attributed to one of the following: 1) Their hips are not continuing their lateral slide through impact. This is common with the driver as the wider stance means that the hips have a greater distance to travel. If the hips stop moving laterally towards the target on the downswing then their rotation takes over, inhibiting any further necessary forward weight loading (we should be 80/20 forward halfway down, 90/10 at impact, and 95/5 in the finish), changing the low point and rerouting the club into a steeper angle of attack (AoA). This can produce a variety of undesirable results including fat and thin contact, topped shots and popups, straight pulls, and “banana” slices. Of great importance is keeping your upper torso/head in place (in other words, not moving towards the target from a face-on view) while the hips execute the lateral slide action. This preserves the swing center and the desired shallow AoA. 2) They are not allowing the length of the club to dictate the backswing path and are getting too steep as a result. The shaft of the driver is considerably longer than the other clubs and thus requires more of an around the body backswing as established by the shaft plane at address. It may "feel" flat as they take it back along the shaft plane for the first few feet, but as long as they maintain the "weight forward, shoulder down, and hands in" components while allowing the club to work around them, it should put them in the proper position at the top so they can attack the ball from the inside. (A good feel for that lead shoulder is "down and in, under the chin".) 3) Many believe - and some even teach - that we must try to "hit up on the ball" with the driver. However, consider that in our stock setup with the driver the hands are even with the inside of the lead thigh (as they are with all clubs when playing a standard shot) and our ball position is even with the inside of the heel of the lead foot. This presets a very slight degree of forward shaft lean with the driver. Beyond that, the ball is behind the zero-point of the swing (which is even with the lead shoulder), meaning that without any contrived manipulations the club will still be on its descent - albeit very close to flat - at impact. So, perhaps with the exception of folks with slower swing speeds - or those Long Drive participants teeing it extra high and hitting maybe 1-2 balls out of 10 onto a 60-yard wide "fairway" - in general the path is still ever so slightly down. In fact, the PGA Tour average with the driver is actually minus (e.g.: downward) 1.5 degrees - nearly level - and it should feel level - but slightly down nonetheless. (Here is an article on Ping’s website addressing this topic - ping.com/en-us/blogs/proving-grounds/optimal-launch-and-spin#:~:text=According%20to%20Trackman%2C%20PGA%20Tour,85%25%20ball%2Dflight%20laws ) Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ This will provide a nice foundational understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag. Tom
Hi Tom, I have a friend name "R" who is constantly trying to get me to adopt the complex, back-breaking crab method you emphasized NOT TO use. R hits the ball with plenty of distance by simply using his natural ability along with your basic swing advice. I mean he can hit his 9 around 180 and his 7 over 200. He has a drive that can reach in the high 200's, and his 5 & 3 woods in the 250 range. Yet he is still looking for that magic move to give him what...a few more yards on occasion? It makes no sense to me, but he is a great guy who means well. We are both getting up in the years and have past injuries and motion limitations, so a video like this really puts things into perspective. Thanks Tom very much for the wise advice!
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! I'm not sure how many yards "R" is looking to squeeze out, but hopefully it is not at the cost of his body and his golfing future. Contrary to that, a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion. Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built. For example, the outward flaring of both feet 10-20 degrees in our setup facilitates the proper amount of body-friendly, free-flowing hip turn back and through. This is a major power source, and it also keeps the club traveling on the correct path. If you were to square your feet so that they were perpendicular to the target line, then your hips would be impeded from turning sufficiently in the backswing (which would then inhibit the shoulders from executing a full and effortless turn), and from releasing properly in the downswing to propel the club through the zone. Restricting this action can cause a variety of path issues and/or also place strain on the lower back, lead knee, and the hip joints as the hips will "want" to move laterally and turn through into the finish but will be fighting the body in the process. By the way, have you looked into the comprehensive, sequential learning platform of the online school yet? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. The value in terms of what you get for the low price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 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 is delivering the referenced results. One absolutely does not need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing, experience great ball striking, and reclaim - or even exceed - yardages from years past without diving down body-wrecking rabbit holes. As such, with regard to your "getting up in the years and have past injuries and motion limitations" perhaps you might wish to give the school some thought? Thanks again for your message and support, and keep up the great - and body-friendly - work!! Tom Saguto, PGA
Great stuff!👍 Common sense, keeps it s8mple! Your awesome at instruction for the everyday Joe, the fun golfer; but, still wants to brag a couple of holes!😂😮 Great job, as always & thx!🍻
I sincerely appreciate that, Tommy, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! But here's the thing: This body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance swing system is rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology, and it is modeled on empirical observations of the game's most prolific ball strikers. As such it does not discriminate by age or ability - from kids to seniors and everyone in between, inclusive of the best players in the world. Watch any Tour event on TV and you'll see a significant number of golfers executing these motions, a fact corroborated by just how many of them have a very centered swing with the lead knee flexing and the trail leg straightening during the backswing, their lead arms on or very close to their tilted shoulder planes, and their hands deep behind their trail shoulder at the top. Thanks again for your message and support, and keep on bragging out there!! 😎 Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Saguto your swing methodology is like a reliable Japanese sedan. Efficient, easy to locate parts, low maintenance, and a lifetime warranty. Whereas many other instructors, who insist upon "shifting your weight", "rerouting the club", "releasing the wrists", and so on, are trying to sell you some limited edition Euro coupe with endless upkeep and bad gas mileage. That's why I drive a Honda and swing stack and tilt, it's just common sense!
Well Tom, I have a dilemma. I now outdrive my golfing buddies thanks to your excellent instruction but how can I tell them the secret? I want to spread the word on your behalf but not if it leads to me losing again. I know-I'll tell everyone except my golf buddies. 😂😂
I can appreciate your situation and your desire to practice "cautious charity", David......😆😆 At some point you'll just have to trust that you have enough of a head start that they'll never be able to catch up to you. To help "insulate" you, if you've not already done so have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. Thanks for the message and support, and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom
Very interesting as usual. My belief is that the S&T is going soon or later to become THE conventional one. It should be already especially for all the amateurs from scratch to beginners…Great job monsieur !
Did you happen to catch Zalatoris at genesis tourney? Chk out Saturdays broadcast where the show Jason Days change in knee flex n how his hips showed more rotation? Then on the tee he definitely looked stacked n tilted... Just thought you would be interested in showing that to ur followers. C ya Tom
Yes, Gregory - I am absolutely taking notice of these transformations, as was also the case with Tiger after all those back and knee surgeries (several years prior to the car crash). I expect it will continue to happen as others out there are putting their bodies in great peril for no legitimate reason. It's just further validation of the fact that this body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance swing system is rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology, and it is modeled on empirical observations of the game's most prolific ball strikers. As such it does not discriminate by age or ability - from kids to seniors and everyone in between, inclusive of the best golfers in the world. Thanks for the message and support! Tom
I use Toms common sense, my swing has improved immensely! Had a guy who had played golf for years tell me you need to snap your hands through at contact. I said ok. I take my hands out of my swing.
That's the best way to handle that situation when you know that you reside in the truth. Nod your head, thank them for the advice, keep on doing what you're doing, and take their money at the end of the round.... 😎
I'm happy to have you on board! I can answer that with the fact that a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. *_It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion._* Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built. Have you looked into the comprehensive, sequential learning platform of the online school yet? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. You don't need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing, experience great ball striking, and reclaim - or even exceed - yardages from years past. I hope you'll give the school some thought. Thanks for your message - I'm glad you're enjoying my content! Tom
Tom played today only 12 hole's tho. Its our winter course . My buddy asked if I'd had lessons 😅 as you said at least 2 Irons less than him into the greens very high shots with a small draw . Wood's excellent as well you could here the " click " every time . Only thing that wasn't sweet was the driver . Any help would be appreciated 🏴👍😁
Thanks for the great progress update, John - well done!! It is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: th-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/w-d-xo.html Beyond that, if you search the word "drive" on this channel you'll see some related content. Oftentimes when golfers are hitting everything well except for the driver it can be attributed to one of the following: 1) Their hips are not continuing their lateral slide through impact. This is common with the driver as the wider stance means that the hips have a greater distance to travel. If the hips stop moving laterally towards the target on the downswing then their rotation takes over, inhibiting any further necessary forward weight loading (we should be 80/20 forward halfway down, 90/10 at impact, and 95/5 in the finish), changing the low point and rerouting the club into a steeper angle of attack (AoA). This can produce a variety of undesirable results including fat and thin contact, topped shots and popups, straight pulls, and “banana” slices. Of great importance is keeping your upper torso/head in place (in other words, not moving towards the target from a face-on view) while the hips execute the lateral slide action. This preserves the swing center and the desired shallow AoA. 2) They are not allowing the length of the club to dictate the backswing path and are getting too steep as a result. The shaft of the driver is considerably longer than the other clubs and thus requires more of an around the body backswing as established by the shaft plane at address. It may "feel" flat as they take it back along the shaft plane for the first few feet, but as long as they maintain the "weight forward, shoulder down, and hands in" components while allowing the club to work around them, it should put them in the proper position at the top so they can attack the ball from the inside. (A good feel for that lead shoulder is "down and in, under the chin".) 3) Many believe - and some even teach - that we must try to "hit up on the ball" with the driver. However, consider that in our stock setup with the driver the hands are even with the inside of the lead thigh (as they are with all clubs when playing a standard shot) and our ball position is even with the inside of the heel of the lead foot. This presets a very slight degree of forward shaft lean with the driver. Beyond that, the ball is behind the zero-point of the swing (which is even with the lead shoulder), meaning that without any contrived manipulations the club will still be on its descent - albeit very close to flat - at impact. So, perhaps with the exception of folks with slower swing speeds - or those Long Drive participants teeing it extra high and hitting maybe 1-2 balls out of 10 onto a 60-yard wide "fairway" - in general the path is still ever so slightly down. In fact, the PGA Tour average with the driver is actually minus (e.g.: downward) 1.5 degrees - nearly level - and it should feel level - but slightly down nonetheless. (Here is an article on Ping’s website addressing this topic - ping.com/en-us/blogs/proving-grounds/optimal-launch-and-spin#:~:text=According%20to%20Trackman%2C%20PGA%20Tour,85%25%20ball%2Dflight%20laws ) Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ This will provide a nice foundational understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag. Tom
@@SagutoGolf thanks Tom I've been through your driver videos and found that I can relate to them I shall hit the practice ground and sort it out 🏴🏌️👍😁
That is *fantastic!!* I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you, Dakota; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Thanks so much for sharing your progress and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Great video. Non golf comment first: "The Tom Talk" is a first rate presentation delivery. Gifted presenter plus gifted instructor = multiple gifts! Going into the saved library for me and my two kids (ages 25/20) who have dabbled a bit and want to play more. Thank you!
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, John, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching persona are resonating with you to such an extent!! If you and your kids haven't already worked through it, my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - go.saguto.golf/ - 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 And if y'all would really like to get on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, sequential platform, please consider my online school. It will make for a far more efficient, superior, and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. The school is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. Thank you again for your message and support, and I wish you much enjoyment creating great memories with your kids out on the course!! Tom
Thank you!!!!!!!!!! Was shooting mid-90s with a bad hook to the left. Watched this video several times this weekend and hit the range on Saturday. No kidding - played a round of golf yesterday and shot 81! You’ve taken so many thoughts out of my head and made it simple.
That is *OUTSTANDING!!* I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Thanks so much for sharing your dramatic improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
yes, it's quite hilarious when they tell us to rotate the right hand thru etc. only to see a players right hand disconnect. the irony being that left extensor digitorum tendon, right thumb pad, fusion, in transition, will actually releases the club thru, in the hitting area. and, to call you tube golf instruction confusing is an understatement. more of a minefield, really. eventually it will get to the stage where the pga will ban all golf instruction from you tube; and, instead, be only able to upload pga approved videos on the pga's own app
LOL! The only problem with your proposed "ban" is that "shift & lift", "torque", "fire the hips", "release the hands", and all that other misconstrued "conventional" jargon remain standard elements of sanctioned instruction to this day, so that is what you might be left with! I refer to it as GASP (generally asinine swing principles), or perhaps more familiarly today, "fake news". Unfortunately, such sorcery from this dark underworld of golf instruction - which is rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology, and modeled on empirical observations of the game's most prolific ball strikers - rarely finds its way to the mainstream because if too many folks found out about it the mainstream would then be rendered irrelevant....... 😎
@@SagutoGolf Yes, it sure strikes a note of Artemis. But, it is the "speed training" that the teaching profession is becoming obsessed with that may require the need for intervention. People will get injured, or worse. Power comes from within, as your swing demonstrates. Anyway, I have just uploaded Ben Hogan's big secret. He fused the components of the engine, that he told us about in five lessons; but, he never told us how.
Common sense counter @ 30😮😂 I’ve watched ALL your videos and your mini course and it seriously has helped my game. I’d love to have an in person lesson some time. I’m retired and have nothing to do during our Michigan winters, give me a call😊
Only 30??..... 😆😆 I'm thrilled for your improvement and I appreciate your interest in getting together for a lesson!! I had phased out private lessons (both in-person and virtual) awhile back so I could dedicate more time to my online school. I've not yet set a specific date for when I will resume them (it should be fairly soon), but when I do the virtual lessons and swing video analysis service will be reserved exclusively for my online school members. In-person lessons at my South Carolina location will be open to members and non-members. If you are in my online school please send me a message through the "chat" feature and I will add you to my list to be notified when slots open up. If you are not in the school yet, that would be a great starting point if you are interested in any form of personal instruction. Beyond that, the school is designed to get you on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, structured, sequential platform. That is where you will find very detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. I hope to see you soon in the school and here for a lesson in the not-too-distant future. Stay warm up there and keep up the great work! Tom PS: By the way, if you're retired and have no use for Michigan winters, I do know a very good realtor down here... 😎
Thanks Tom, instant results. I been back playing for a month now after a 5 yr lay off. My ball striking was terrible and it's not something I ever struggled with. But I hit the range yesterday after watching your videos for 3 or 4 days. I took the sway out, weight onto the front leg, straight left arm, tucked right arm. And I hit the ball so well, not only my ball striking was good but I could actually hit the target over and over again. if I played a round, I would of been 15 shots better off, it was just a night and day difference. I'm excited to play golf again and return to single digits , thanks you so much.
Welcome back to this greatest of games, Daniel! I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing! 💪💪 Thanks so much for sharing your ball striking improvement and resulting rekindled enthusiasm, and keep up the fantastic work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
I do call it that, Tom, but I don't need to say it in every episode! Yes - I am a PGA Professional and a Certified Stack and Tilt Instructor, and yes - it is indeed a fantastic way to play! If I've not already shared it, here is the story of my "conversion": th-cam.com/video/PM8lNNrMPEk/w-d-xo.html And here is an episode documenting my week at S&T Instructor Camp in Miami: th-cam.com/video/m9qdPOzYUWU/w-d-xo.html I give all credit where it is due - including Andy Plummer and Mike Bennett for analyzing and interpreting the science, and to those who preceded them with their empirical observations of the game's best ball strikers and all their subsequent chalkboard number-crunching. I just do my best to take what they have built and convey it in my own simplified teaching style (which is fully on display in the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school - saguto.golf ). Finally, we have some common ground! Thanks for not making me have to work so hard in crafting my reply this time...... 😆😆
@@SagutoGolf Thomas sorry for being a cranky old guy. I actually really enjoy your style. I hear a lot of similarities between the techniques you’re describing and the methods Pete Cowen espouses. A weight centered loading of the lead shoulder and a natural fall of the hands to impact. I’m appreciative of the replies after watching more of your videos I’m learning there’s more than one way to skin a cat . Best of luck.
I really have no awareness of what's going on behind me while I'm filming, but invariably they seem to re-enact the exact amateur moves that I'm talking about in the episode (and I swear it's all unscripted)!!!....😂😂😂
I lost my way in the past months trying different things and while my scores have improved a lot from more awareness on the course and better strategy, I feel like am hitting the ball worse than when I was shooting in the 140's last summer. I noted during my range trip this weekend I was hitting fat often and was experiencing both unplanned fades, draws, a handful of flat out hooks and even a slice or two. Got home and went back to the divot board and a short iron. Weight forward, hands forward, head locked in space and straight lead arm and instantly the ground strike and face strike is back where it should be, swing path is back to the usual slight in to out. Sometimes we stray, but we always come back... it's just common sense.
Another great video, I’ve followed you for a few years now and my game is 100% better, unfortunately recently the club face has been wide open at impact. Any idea what I could be doing? Thanks Tom
I'm very glad to learn of your improvement! If your face angle is square at address but then presenting itself open at impact, then it seems as though there is either a faulty grip and/or some unwanted handsy manipulation occurring somewhere in the motion. If we pre-establish the connections properly in the setup and have a foundational base that facilitates a full centered turn without restriction, then once we've ingrained the correct actions through sequential drilling and repetition we can entrust the motion to the big muscles and allow the arms, wrists, hands, and club to simply go along for the ride and respond accordingly as if on autopilot. The power accumulators - including the proper arm, wrist, and hand action - will then naturally load and fire with no contrived manipulations or precise timing necessary, thereby returning the face to the position pre-established at address. It's called "giving up control to gain control", and it's the formula for consistently blissful ball striking and seemingly effortless power. Here are a few lessons on this topic: - th-cam.com/video/1FLm67Fn81M/w-d-xo.html - th-cam.com/video/RfH96tUn6ls/w-d-xo.html - th-cam.com/video/Gm_RtSHbH8c/w-d-xo.html I hope this helps! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
First of all, my game is greatly benefitting from applying your approach so thank you. I have been working with different approaches and what I would love to see one day is a few top teachers of different approaches, get together and discuss why they teach what they do (and not what the others are doing). This would be helpful to me because when anyone of you talk about common sense, or physics, or how the body was designed you all make sense to me but are giving different advice (don't turn you shoulders, do turn your shoulders, pronate/ don't pronate etc.) Besides being instructive it would be fun to listen to!
I'm very glad to learn of your improvement!! I appreciate your suggestion, although I believe such a debate would only serve to further stoke confusion among the already confused masses! Golfers must be careful in navigating the muddied, overly-complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. It's best to commit to a methodology, put one's blinders on, and stick to it! Now, since you posted your comment here on my channel I'm going to take some liberty to promote the robust body-friendly, powerful, low-maintenance swing *_system_* I teach. The mere fact that it truly is a system and not simply a "swing style" was a permanent game changer for me once I learned and adopted it, and since this system is indeed rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology, and modeled on empirical observations of the game's greatest ball strikers, it does not discriminate by age or ability - from kids to seniors and everyone in between, inclusive of the best players in the world. We can watch any Tour event on TV and you'll see a significant number of players executing these motions, a fact corroborated by just how many of them have a very centered swing with the lead knee flexing and the trail leg straightening during the backswing, their lead arms on or very close to their tilted shoulder planes, and their hands deep behind their trail shoulder at the top. Anyway, my duty is to inform and not to convince, and I respect every golfer in their efforts to do what they believe suits them best. Given your experience so far I hope you will continue with my instruction and perhaps eventually migrate to the online school where you can take your learning and your game to the next level, but that choice is ultimately yours and I wish you all the best no matter which direction you choose!! Thanks again for your message and support! Tom
Great video, as always! I have to disagree that knowing we need to strike the ball first and make a divot after is common sense. I have been paired with SO many beginners who after a bad shot say: "I couldn't get under the ball." They sincerely believe the club is supposed to get under the ball and scoop it. I'm not surprised they think that way because I did too for many years.
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it! And yes, I do understand what you are saying. That is why I regularly say "ball first - divot", so that through constant repetition it will eventually become common sense to all the scoopers out there.... 😎 Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Okay, Mark - are you ready to stop cheating on me now??..... 😎 Seriously, with regard to watching different videos from different sources, please be careful in navigating the muddied, overly-complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. It's best to commit to a system - whether it be this body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance method or another - put your blinders on, and stick to it. And if it is the system I teach, then please strongly consider enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level. That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level courses, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. Happy to have you back. Keep up the great work and have fun out there!! Tom
The 30 handicapper giving advice reminded me of my Dad (RIP) who would give me golf swing advice. You need to do this and you need to do that... Until one day I realized something and sed..... "But you stink at golf" I felt bad saying it but it was spot on. He never gave me golf advice again. And trust me he stunk. He would shoot a 116 and then want to "mentor me" LOL But he was just being a good Dad... Which btw he DID NOT stink at.
Whether it is dear old dad, gramps, or a good friend, we need to discern between well-intentioned but unsubstantiated "advice" vs. qualified advice validated by proven performance. But regardless, at least your dad excelled in what really mattered and you were both able to enjoy those on-course moments nonetheless! TS
Living here in MB much year round golf opportunity. Since joining Tom and his training...........SIMPLE/COMMON SENSE approach to the golf swing..............not so many things going on in the head. KISS is the way. Yes I am still having bad days but due to not doing as I know to do and fighting the head game of golf. Always will be a work in progress too.............but at 73 I am able to shoot low 90's and dip into the 80's and happy for it. I know that with the Stack and Tilt thoughts and what Tom has shown here..........Consistent 80's is coming. Gotta stop the 3 putts LOL
It is indeed a great place to be, Jeff! I'm very glad to know that my instruction content for this fantastic S&T swing system and my teaching style are resonating with you, and I sincerely appreciate your shout out for the online school!! Thanks for sharing your improvement, keep up the great work, and keep on having fun out there!! Tom
I also had bought this book back when you first spoke of Stack and Tilt. Obviously you were an excellent student of it. Andy Plummer and Michael Bennett
I have struggled and struggled; I finally hit the best shots I can hit with crisp contact! Thanks Best instruction!!!!! I have watched so many videos, and nothing helped!
Awesome!! I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! Thanks so much for sharing your ball striking improvement, keep up the great work, and keep it crispy!! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thanks - I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! Tom PS: By the way, since my lesson content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! 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. However, the complexities of the swing - both real and perceived - can indeed be greatly simplified and easily repeated if we ingrain the motion through proper drilling and keep our brain out of the way! Thanks for your message and support! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Learning to NOT rotate my hands just got me my new lowest score. I’ve been playing for just shy of 2 years now and this lesson just got me down to shooting an 81! Thank you for all your lessons. The online school has helped me so much.
That is *OUTSTANDING,* Chandler!! 💪💪 I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play! Thanks so much for sharing your improvement through the online school, keep up the fantastic work, and we'll see you soon in the 70's!! Tom
AWESOME!! 💪💪 (Though not at all surprising....😎) I'm very glad to know that my S&T instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Thanks so much for sharing your ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: If you've not already done so, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction! And by the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that - as you surmised - has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Thanks again for your message and support, and keep up the great work!! Tom
Thanks James - I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
You make a lot of sense! I am currently working on setup4impact method where I setup on my impact plane so I just turn back and turn through on one single plane
Thanks - I appreciate that! It sounds as though you are going about things correctly, so keep up the great work! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
One video and I went out in the field around my house with my 9 iron and was shocked to see high arching straight arrow shots for decent distance utilizing the straight lead arm and shoulder rotation.
I'm very glad to know that those two elements of this lesson performed well for you right out of the box, Rick; excellent job incorporating them into your swing! Thanks so much for sharing your experience and positive results! 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/ This is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thanks - I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice! Keep it golden crispy out there! 😎 Tom
Yes - playing "golf" and not "golf swing" is what enables us to truly appreciate this greatest of games and get the most out of it. Thanks for your message and ongoing support! Tom
Always enjoy your video lessons Tom, very informative yet simple to understand. Once one has this method of swinging firmly down pat, what is the best way to "ramp it up" and gain more acceleration and distance with this swing? What are your thoughts on "speed training" and the best (or worst) ways to achieve more speed (acceleration) and distance?
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Ken, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! With regard to ramping it up, if we pre-establish the connections properly in the setup and have a foundational base that facilitates a full centered turn without restriction, then once we've ingrained the correct actions through sequential drilling and repetition we can entrust the motion to the big muscles and allow the arms, wrists, hands, and club to simply go along for the ride and respond accordingly as if on autopilot. The "power accumulators" - including the proper arm, wrist, and hand action - will then naturally load and fire in sequence with no contrived manipulations or precise timing necessary, thereby returning the face to the position pre-established at address. It's called "giving up control to gain control", and it's the formula for consistently blissful ball striking and seemingly effortless power. Having said that, some of my students have done speed training and achieved favorable results, and I would say that as long as one does not depart from the boundaries of this swing system there is no harm in giving it a shot. However, if you really wish to take your learning - and your game - to the next level and have not yet enrolled, then my best suggestion for getting on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, sequential platform is my online school. It will make for a far more efficient, superior, and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. The school is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Thanks again for your message and keep up the great work! Tom
Best simpleist coach today. I attribute his teaching to me lowering my hcp. I went from a 20 to a 13.2 this past season n shot my 1st 81 (with 2 7s 🤦🏻♂️). Thx Tom 🙏🙏🙏👊👊👊
That is *OUTSTANDING!!* 💪💪 I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Thanks so much for sharing your dramatic improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, if you've not already done so, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
LOL! I am in the process of working out an arrangement with a new apparel line for SagutoGolf, Mark, and this will appear on my store page when available: saguto.golf/p/apparel There are currently some knicker options available if you dare to make a crispy statement out there.... 😎 Tom
Have been toying with the idea of using "Moe's-like" single plane swing. There are elements of the stack and tilt method that are very similar. Eliminating variables makes sense. Curious -- what iron head / shaft are you using in this vid? Cheers!
Hi Jonathan, While the Stack and Tilt system I teach shares a one plane feature, it is definitely different from the "single plane" version patterned after Mr. Norman's swing. For example, the straight-line relationship of the arms and club shaft from the DTL view is a trademark of Mr. Norman's setup that one will not typically find in S&T instruction. However, there are also some definite shared features - particularly with regard to the very centered, connected, weight-forward nature of both methods. Having said that, I do not recommend crisscrossing between the two methods as it could lend itself to confusion. This should not be construed as a knock against Mr. Norman's renowned ball striking prowess or the style of instruction that he inspired; it's simply that some components of that swing method are not compatible with S&T. So although some golfers have had success developing a "hybrid" between the two styles, my best suggestion to those who are “comparison shopping” is to choose one or the other, but preferably not both. To this end, have you worked through my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker" yet? go.saguto.golf/ This is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this swing system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews I'm playing PXG GEN6 0311P irons. AeroTech Steel Fiber shafts in S-flex. Cheers! Tom
Tom, I have spent the majority of the winter hitting punch shots to try to incorporate your teachings. As the green grass season approaches, I plan to simply lengthen the swing. Thanks for all of your help.
Nice offseason game plan, Dennis. Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - for a pre-season tune-up: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
I am a Class A PGA Professional and a Certified Stack and Tilt Instructor, Ralph, so yes - what I teach is aligned with the S&T swing system. Here is the story of my "conversion": th-cam.com/video/PM8lNNrMPEk/w-d-xo.html And here is an episode documenting my week at S&T Instructor Camp in Miami: th-cam.com/video/m9qdPOzYUWU/w-d-xo.html Tom
Ugh… I’m so depressed…. I seem to have lost my swing and I have no idea why. I can’t even get my pitching wedge in the air and I swear I don’t think I’m doing anything different. Ughhhhhhh
You were just recently doing so well, Chaunce, so it's still in you! One problem that can occur during or after a good round or practice session is when we say to ourselves, "Now I've got this." That's an open invitation to our old swing demons, and they never miss an opportunity to haunt. We get a little too relaxed, a little too loose. We let our guard down. One swing element starts to break down, and then the chain reaction begins. When hiccups like this occur, it always best to go back to the basics beginning with our setup and to avoid diving down rabbit holes with rapid-fire swing adjustments. If you continue to be challenged then we can always arrange for a swing video analysis lesson which would enable me to put my eyes on your swing, diagnose any issues, and provide a corrective action plan if applicable. Let's get you out of the abyss and back to crispy ball striking bliss! Tom
Thanks - I'm glad to know that this lesson resonated with you! And here's the thing you CAN have it too! After all, it's really just physics and geometry, and those laws apply to the entire universe.... 😎 For an excellent starting point please check out my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Tom
Hi Tom - I've been recommending you to friends and family. Hoping to drag others out of the golf desert! I'm making some conversions! What are your thoughts on pre-setting your right knee straight at address with a large percentage of your weight spread evenly on a flat left/front foot? (basically, the position you would be at the top of your backswing)
I sincerely appreciate the ongoing support and referrals, David! We must depopulate the desert!! Steve Elkington preset his hips and straightened his trail leg in his setup when he was learning this swing...and he even played PGA Tour events doing that! So yes, that can absolutely be done at setup as long as you are mindful to keep your swing center intact as you assume the position. Tom
I'm very glad to know that the hammer concept resonated with you, James. Thanks for sharing that! 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 connects effectively with one golfer may not necessarily work for another. However, no matter the variety of suggested feels/thoughts offered for a particular element of the swing, they are all directed at getting different golfers to achieve the desired positions, motions, and results. This is why I routinely recommend the online school - saguto.golf - to anyone who truly wishes to experience the joys of consistent, powerful, body-friendly ball striking bliss. The sequential lessons and drills provide the guidelines and set the boundaries, while allowing ample leeway for each individual golfer to infuse and exercise their own uniqueness. Would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Thanks again for your message and have fun out there! Tom
LOL! Thanks Joseph - I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and "lesson and a show" teaching style are resonating with you!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
My pleasure, Alex - I'm glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you! I generally recommend starting with a 7, 8, or 9 iron for these drills - whatever you are most comfortable with. Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
I was watching your vid from a little while ago about not "firing " ghe hips, and you were hitting a few from down the line view and I noticed you back leg was dropped back and inside more than I have ever noticed before. Is that a new thing? Or have I just never noticed it before? PS the vid is from 4 weeks ago and it's at the 7:50 mark. Actually even the thumbnail on that vid shows it
That was actually a drill setup. I'm pretty sure I said immediately prior to doing it that I was going to "quiet the hips". It's a drill I'll recommend to a student who has overactive hips and a resulting premature spinout. So no - that is definitely not my standard setup, although it can be deployed during a round if one senses that their hips are getting away form them. TS
@SagutoGolf OK. Funny story though. I watched that video before my round on Sunday and actually set up with leg dropped back a bit inside and my accuracy, particularly with short irons and wedges was phenomenal. So, I'll keep doing it. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺
I start with my weight on my front side, I keep it there on my backswing but for some stupid reason I shift my weight to the right side on the downswing and hit 6 inches behind the ball 😡
Well then, we need to put a stop to that reverse pivot thing right now, David! While there are certainly videos on my channel that address this topic, a better option for you would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Let's get you out of that abyss and into the wonderful world of consistently crispy ball striking bliss!! 💪💪 Tom
Is it just me, or do have a slightly wider stance than most people recommend? It does make sense to not release the hands, but it also means most of us who have been releasing to keep the face square through the whole swing, as the release is meant to close the face after opening it up in the backswing.
Camera angles can greatly skew a viewer's perspective with regard to both ball position and stance width. My widest stance is with the driver, where the insides of the heels are shoulder-width apart. This is quite standard. The stance gets incrementally narrower as the clubs get shorter. Rolling the face open in the takeaway and then trying to square it up with the hands introduces variables that must be precisely replicated and perfectly timed from one swing to the next if there is to be any hope of consistency. It also does nothing for power except to reduce it. Here is a lesson video on this topic: th-cam.com/video/4uxcuKSJUGQ/w-d-xo.html Instead, if we pre-establish the connections properly in the setup and have a foundational base that facilitates a full centered turn without restriction, then once we've ingrained the correct actions through sequential drilling and repetition we can entrust the motion to the big muscles and allow the arms, wrists, hands, and club to simply go along for the ride and respond accordingly as if on autopilot. The power accumulators - including the proper arm, wrist, and hand action - will then naturally load and fire with no contrived manipulations or precise timing necessary, thereby returning the face to the position pre-established at address. It's called "giving up control to gain control", and it's the formula for consistently blissful ball striking and seemingly effortless power. While there are certainly other videos on my channel that address this, a better option for you would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Have you worked through it yet? It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Tom
Thanks! I appreciate knowing that my channel's instruction content is resonating with you, and I'm thrilled for your improvement! Keep up the great work! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Absolutely right. I think the most important thing you say and an absolute must do to make it all work is to keep your head perfectly still and in one spot through out the entire swing. ANY movement changes the contact point.
Absolutely, Owen. A guy named Jack Nicklaus said it was his most important swing key, and he had some pretty good success to my understanding....😎 Thanks for your message and support! Tom
Iv been looking for a swing that worked for me for years, iv finally found it! Always faded the golf ball and keeping that upper arm strait has really helped me keep the clubface closed
Fantastic! I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Fantastic!! I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
They are Athalonz’ new Mana Mangrove Pro style, Kevin. I absolutely love the feel, the look, and the grip! If you're ever interested in a pair be sure to use the code SAGUTOGOLF at checkout to claim your discount. TS
Correct. With regard to this erroneous notion that we need to affect some type of active hand-rolling “release", given the inability of most folks to spend sufficient time at the range to lock in the required exactness of such an action this misguided thought has led countless golfers astray. It's not something that even the vast majority of pros are trying to consciously manufacture during the split second that the clubhead is traveling a distance of approximately 6' from parallel to parallel at speeds in excess of 100 mph. The forearms will naturally "trade places" from pre- to post-impact, but this should not be construed as a contrived move (although many a casual observer has gone down that rabbit hole). There really ought not be any active manipulation of the hands through the zone and attempts to precisely time any such rolling or flipping - which does nothing for swing speed - have relegated many an amateur to the vast abyss of inconsistency and frustration. Stick with the position-by-position school curriculum. It will make for a far more efficient, superior, and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. Tom
Thanks - I'm very glad to know that my instruction content, teaching style, and production quality are resonating with you!! Tom PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will really enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Hi Mike, I'm not sure I agree that it's "just about everyone" LOL.... Anyway, we first need to be aware that camera angles can greatly skew the viewer's perspective on ball position. That aside, while this system affords you some leeway, in general once my students and members show some level of proficiency with the swing I suggest that they migrate to a stock ball position that is in the middle of the stance for short irons, two balls inside the lead heel for middle irons, and creeping more forward for the longer clubs - the farthest forward being even with the inside of the lead heel for the driver (with the stance width increasing as we move from shorter to longer clubs). From there they can make incremental tweaks to see how different positions affect impact quality and shot shape. Tom PS: While there are certainly videos on my channel that address this topic, a better option for you would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
How much difference do you think adding 5 grams of weight to my paradym driver make. 60 gram shaft, stiff. I already ordered a Regular 50 gram shaft. What do you think, Tom?😊
Tom doesn't think in that realm, Jim - he defers to the club fitting professional..... 😎 Seemingly minor changes can make big differences as I learned well a couple of years ago in my fitting session documented here: th-cam.com/video/xp2c-oYQRVI/w-d-xo.html TS
Yep.....that pretty much sums it up..... 😎 LOL! I'm very glad to know that this lesson performed nicely for you. Thanks for your message and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
@@SagutoGolf Hey man! First off, amazing content and hands down best golf instructor out there. I will do the mini course. Would you be able to talk on the phone with me one day. I have questions cause I love your approach to your videos, humor, and teaching. I’m a strength coach going to be launching my own channel and programming in the near future. Any tips would be great on best way to get started with video content and how you stay in your lane so well. Plus I use your videos for my golf game ha
Sounds good, Terry! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Another great video. I was watching another S&T video drill using an empty golf ball box about a foot behind the ball to encourage an earlier “set” of the wrists on the backswing. Do you have a video about wrist set? I measure everything I see on TH-cam against your approach to the game. Thanks for your dedication to helping us average golfers!
Glad you enjoyed it! If we pre-establish the connections properly in the setup and have a foundational base that facilitates a full centered turn without restriction, then once we've ingrained the correct actions through sequential drilling and repetition we can entrust the motion to the big muscles and allow the arms, wrists, hands, and club to simply go along for the ride and respond accordingly as if on autopilot. The power accumulators - including the proper arm, wrist, and hand action - will then naturally load and fire with no contrived manipulations or precise timing necessary, thereby returning the face to the position pre-established at address. It's called "giving up control to gain control", and it's the formula for consistently blissful ball striking and seemingly effortless power. Here are a few lessons on this topic: - th-cam.com/video/1FLm67Fn81M/w-d-xo.html - th-cam.com/video/RfH96tUn6ls/w-d-xo.html - th-cam.com/video/Gm_RtSHbH8c/w-d-xo.html By the way, with regard to watching different videos from different sources, please be careful in navigating the muddied, overly-complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. That is not a dig against any other teachers out there. It's simply best to commit to a system - whether it be this body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance method or another - put your blinders on, and stick to it. And if the system I teach appeals to you or at the very least stokes your curiosity, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Thanks for your kind words and support! Tom
Is there any other response to the question : why have a shallow back swing (hands below shoulders) when majority of the pros do not, other than: theyre pros so have better timing ?
Actually, David, this body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance swing system is rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology, and it is modeled on empirical observations of the game's most prolific ball strikers. As such it does not discriminate by age or ability - from kids to seniors and everyone in between, inclusive of the best players in the world. Contrary to what you are saying, watch any Tour event on TV and you'll see a significant number of golfers executing these motions, a fact corroborated by just how many of them have a very centered swing with the lead knee flexing and the trail leg straightening during the backswing, their lead arms on or very close to their tilted shoulder planes, and their hands deep behind their trail shoulder at the top. As for those who take it up higher with a disconnected lifting motion, it took them years and years to hone their craft and get their respective swings dialed in to the extent that they have. That's a testimony to their hard work, determination, and perseverance. This is by no means a "flat" swing as some might misinterpret it to be. It is a one-plane motion, meaning that there is no independent lifting of the arms and hands as you would see in a two-plane move. In other words, there's no need to "drop it in the slot" if you've already put it there. Instead, by properly maintaining our connections the arms, hands, and club are "elevated" as a result of the tilting, turning, and extending motions while the lead arm crosses the chest 45 degrees and the trail arm folds to 90 degrees. Beyond the repeatability of this motion without the need for precise timing and coordination of variables, by creating depth and swing on a tilted arc we are fully harnessing the tremendous force known as "angular momentum", where physics and geometry collide. Thousands of folks across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result of learning this swing system through my online school, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. Compare and contrast that with the sad reality that despite all the advances in equipment, technology, golf course grooming, etc. the average golfer still struggles to break 100. Epic failures within the realm of “conventional” instruction, perhaps??? So many misconstrued and/or misguided teachings - such as taking the club straight back, turning the shoulders level while lifting the arms, shifting into and torquing against a firm trail side, firing the hips, actively rolling the hands through impact, etc. - have relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of inconsistency and chronic frustration (and chronic back/knee/hip pain as well). I hope that is a sufficient explanation. If so then 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/ If not, well - my job is to inform, not to convince, and as such I thank you for visiting and wish you all the best in your golfing pursuits. Tom
@@SagutoGolf really interesting thanks for the response. I stand corrected then. Will look out for this on TV. Can already think of a few players who finish their back swing in the slot. This is probably why Ive always had more compression with my half swing. Can't say this will totally stop me trying to emulate McIlroy etc's BS length though . Cheers
My pleasure - I'm very glad to know that my lessons are resonating with you! Tom PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will really enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Richard, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. Thanks so much for your support! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thanks - I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom- you’re right. Makes so much common sense. I must admit that I fall victim to watching other great golfers on other TH-cam channels who focus on shifting the upper torso to the right, “dropping,” and many other things. They make it look easy, and what they say sounds wonderful, so I end up convincing myself that I can emulate them. But finding consistency when golf isn’t the center of your universe is difficult, which is why I love your common sense approach. I find that when I follow your advice and keep my weight forward and just focus on bringing the club back to the same spot every tim I can at least make contact with the ball with much greater consistency. And amazingly, even when I’m not taking a big backswing, I sometimes hit the ball crispy clean. Bottom line- I’m doubling down with the crispy KFC approach; meaning I’m going to focus on keeping my weight forward, my left arm straight, and bringing the club back to the same spot every time. If I can build in some other stuff as I progress, that’ll be great. But in the meantime I’m going to keep my focus on the common sense approach. Thanks, Tom, for all of your great videos and advice. You’re the man! Long live KFC!😊
As I've perhaps mentioned previously with regard to watching videos from different sources, Matt, please be careful in navigating the muddied, overly-complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. It's best to commit to a system - whether it be this body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance method or another - put your blinders on, and stick to it. And if it is the system I teach, then the online school will put you on the fast track and and take your learning - and your game - to the next level. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. Let's get you on a steady diet of KFCrispiness! Tom
Well, then, let's tap into your uncommon nonsense and figure out a way to make it work.... 😎 For a good starting point, here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ TS
Hi tom it's taedon from Korea it's the best thing ever happened to me that your channel pop up into my algorithm Looking forward to hit under 100 haha i wanna join your website membership but having hard time doing it cuz I'm in Korea so could you make a playlist beginner to master class only for your youtube membership
Hi Taedon, I have thousands of members from all over the globe enrolled in my online school, so your Korea location should have no bearing on that. My FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” provides a good starting point as that is where you will 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 hope to see you soon in the school so we can get you below 100, then 90, 80........😎 Tom
After watching this video today, I went to the driving range. I hadn't picked up a club in over 3 years. And, I wasn't any good back then! I actually hit the balls pretty well. I can't wait to try again. Thank you for sharing!
FANTASTIC!! 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 ball striking improvement and enjoyment, and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: Would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many 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
Nope. Believe it or not we set slight more weight forward with the longer clubs as that actually facilitates a shallower downswing path, and not a steep one as some would erroneously believe. It is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: th-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/w-d-xo.html Beyond that, if you search the word "drive" on this channel you'll see some related content. I am aware that many folks out there believe - and some even teach - that we must try to "hit up on the ball" with the driver. However, consider that in our stock setup with the driver the hands are even with the inside of the lead thigh (as they are with all clubs when playing a standard shot) and our ball position is even with the inside of the heel of the lead foot. This presets a very slight degree of forward shaft lean with the driver. Beyond that, the ball is behind the zero-point of the swing (which is even with the lead shoulder/armpit), meaning that without any contrived manipulations the club will still be on its descent - albeit very close to flat - at impact. So, perhaps with the exception of folks with slower swing speeds - or some of those Long Drive participants teeing it extra high and hitting maybe 1-2 balls out of 10 onto a 60-yard wide "fairway" - in general the path is still ever so slightly down. In fact, the PGA Tour average with the driver is actually minus (e.g.: downward) 1.5 degrees - nearly level - and it should feel level - but slightly down nonetheless. (Here is an article on Ping’s website addressing this topic - ping.com/en-us/blogs/proving-grounds/optimal-launch-and-spin#:~:text=According%20to%20Trackman%2C%20PGA%20Tour,85%25%20ball%2Dflight%20laws ) For these reasons I do not advocate trying to hit up on the ball, and efforts to do so due to erroneous advice have caused many an amateur significant issues with their driver. Upon learning this swing properly you will be harnessing the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum". This is the reason my students and online school members of all age ranges end up bombing it farther than they ever had previously, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. And here's a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ Tom Saguto, PGA
I can't keep my lead arm as straight as yours thus limiting the range of my backswing. This presumably results in a lower swing speed and distance. Is it Ok to bend my arm slightly while still keeping the right elbow tucked in and down close to my side? My turn around the waist is very good.
Hi Ralph, If your lead arm hangs straight at address, then you should be able to keep it straight for the entirety of the swing. A very slight bend is okay, but the key here is get to - and not go beyond - your body's natural stopping point in the backswing. This is the point where if we were to try to go any further any or all of the following will occur: 1) the lead arm will bend and/or lift 2) the wrists will break down 3) the lead knee will kick inward towards the trail side 4) the lead shoulder will level out and lose its orientation towards the ball 5) weight will shift into the trail side and bring the low point back with it, resulting in inconsistent contact and unpredictable ball flight. 6) you'll "chicken wing" and/or flip through impact 7) pain, discomfort, and/or possible injury We don't need to try to get to "parallel" with this swing, and fighting your body in an attempt to do so will result in some combination of the above issues. If you execute this swing properly you will have created width and plenty of distance for that club to travel by taking it in deep, and that will enable you to harness the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum". By the way, regardless of your age you may be interested to know that a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. *_It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion._* Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built. Have you looked into the comprehensive, sequential learning platform of the online school yet? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. You don't need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing, experience great ball striking, and reclaim - or even exceed - yardages from years past. I hope you'll give the school some thought. Tom
Indeed, a sad reality of this completely non-sensical world.... However, that aside it can still be effectively applied to the golf swing. For a good starting point, here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Tom
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Tom, I've watched a lot of golf tips on YT and followed a lot of your input over the last 18 months.
I tried your weight forward tip a year ago and started hitting decent shots but my gammy left knee got sore and I started all sorts of swing theories.
Three of your key tips I found really helped me... 1. The weight forward, 2. Trail elbow slightly tucked, and 3. Low hands takeaway.
Trouble is the more YT tips I tried in recent months caused 3 big problems..
Firstly the more tips I added to my "list" meant that the earlier learned tips drop from my mind.
Then I found that my form and confidence on course was nowhere near as good as my practice form. Then I tried so hard to perfect my backswing that I couldn't swing thru properly!
End product is I've fallen apart in recent months and course mentality is killing more, soooo - I'm going back to your basics. (FYI the biggest improvement I get is when I remember to keep my hands "low and in" in the takeaway, somehow I get a better turn and crisper ball strike.?
Keep up the good advice!!
Hi Tom, i follow yr instruction and now i know how to make a divot -( good divot as a pro hit short iron) but sometimes i have a shank shot - still have not figured out why i was shanking ..😂
I found the effortless explosion off the face for 1 day tom and I've lost it, I was high as a kite and now I'm sad i lost it, it was pure and sweet and crispy and easy, thanks for giving me that feeling for that one day
Great video as always! You should make a video on the correct address position with the shaft straight with the lead arm instead of pointing at the belt buckle. Incorrect address and consequently the grip is messing up a lot of people
I agree
If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a hundred times: Tom is the best golf coach out there! ⛳️
Thank you again - I sincerely appreciate your kind words and ongoing support!!
Tom
Couldn’t agree more. Easiest swing to implement immediately with much better ball striking!
I keep typing the same thing into the comment box for Tom. #1 I think Tom's approach leads to the fastest improvement of anyone on TH-cam, and it is honestly amazing he offers it to us. #2 We all start thinking too hard and Tom just keeps imploring us to keep it simple and use common sense. Now can we just get back to scoring better and having fun? Thanks again Tom
Indeed, getting the most out of this game we all love is always what this has been about, and I sincerely appreciate your kind words and ongoing support!!
Keep it simple, keep it KFCrispy, keep it fun!!
Tom
Two weeks of watching your videos has done more for me than 2 years of lessons!
I appreciate hearing that, Stevie, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction!
Thanks for your support in sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom, I wasn't sure if you were the right guy to help with my golf swing, but you managed to reference both The Princess Bride AND Robin Hood: Men in Tights in a teaching video, so clearly you are the most qualified instructor on TH-cam.
With that said, how the heck do you manage to get Stack & Tilt to work for Driver??? I can mostly integrate the concept with irons (shorter the better) but I can't seem to dial in a consistent move with driver.
LOL! Two classics indeed, and obviously a valid qualifier for any PGA instructor.... 😆😆
It is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: th-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/w-d-xo.html Beyond that, if you search the word "drive" on this channel you'll see some related content.
Oftentimes when golfers are hitting everything well except for the driver it can be attributed to one of the following:
1) Their hips are not continuing their lateral slide through impact. This is common with the driver as the wider stance means that the hips have a greater distance to travel. If the hips stop moving laterally towards the target on the downswing then their rotation takes over, inhibiting any further necessary forward weight loading (we should be 80/20 forward halfway down, 90/10 at impact, and 95/5 in the finish), changing the low point and rerouting the club into a steeper angle of attack (AoA). This can produce a variety of undesirable results including fat and thin contact, topped shots and popups, straight pulls, and “banana” slices.
Of great importance is keeping your upper torso/head in place (in other words, not moving towards the target from a face-on view) while the hips execute the lateral slide action. This preserves the swing center and the desired shallow AoA.
2) They are not allowing the length of the club to dictate the backswing path and are getting too steep as a result. The shaft of the driver is considerably longer than the other clubs and thus requires more of an around the body backswing as established by the shaft plane at address. It may "feel" flat as they take it back along the shaft plane for the first few feet, but as long as they maintain the "weight forward, shoulder down, and hands in" components while allowing the club to work around them, it should put them in the proper position at the top so they can attack the ball from the inside. (A good feel for that lead shoulder is "down and in, under the chin".)
3) Many believe - and some even teach - that we must try to "hit up on the ball" with the driver. However, consider that in our stock setup with the driver the hands are even with the inside of the lead thigh (as they are with all clubs when playing a standard shot) and our ball position is even with the inside of the heel of the lead foot. This presets a very slight degree of forward shaft lean with the driver. Beyond that, the ball is behind the zero-point of the swing (which is even with the lead shoulder), meaning that without any contrived manipulations the club will still be on its descent - albeit very close to flat - at impact. So, perhaps with the exception of folks with slower swing speeds - or those Long Drive participants teeing it extra high and hitting maybe 1-2 balls out of 10 onto a 60-yard wide "fairway" - in general the path is still ever so slightly down. In fact, the PGA Tour average with the driver is actually minus (e.g.: downward) 1.5 degrees - nearly level - and it should feel level - but slightly down nonetheless. (Here is an article on Ping’s website addressing this topic - ping.com/en-us/blogs/proving-grounds/optimal-launch-and-spin#:~:text=According%20to%20Trackman%2C%20PGA%20Tour,85%25%20ball%2Dflight%20laws )
Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ This will provide a nice foundational understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag.
Tom
Hi Tom, I have a friend name "R" who is constantly trying to get me to adopt the complex, back-breaking crab method you emphasized NOT TO use. R hits the ball with plenty of distance by simply using his natural ability along with your basic swing advice. I mean he can hit his 9 around 180 and his 7 over 200. He has a drive that can reach in the high 200's, and his 5 & 3 woods in the 250 range. Yet he is still looking for that magic move to give him what...a few more yards on occasion? It makes no sense to me, but he is a great guy who means well. We are both getting up in the years and have past injuries and motion limitations, so a video like this really puts things into perspective. Thanks Tom very much for the wise advice!
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
I'm not sure how many yards "R" is looking to squeeze out, but hopefully it is not at the cost of his body and his golfing future. Contrary to that, a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion. Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built.
For example, the outward flaring of both feet 10-20 degrees in our setup facilitates the proper amount of body-friendly, free-flowing hip turn back and through. This is a major power source, and it also keeps the club traveling on the correct path. If you were to square your feet so that they were perpendicular to the target line, then your hips would be impeded from turning sufficiently in the backswing (which would then inhibit the shoulders from executing a full and effortless turn), and from releasing properly in the downswing to propel the club through the zone. Restricting this action can cause a variety of path issues and/or also place strain on the lower back, lead knee, and the hip joints as the hips will "want" to move laterally and turn through into the finish but will be fighting the body in the process.
By the way, have you looked into the comprehensive, sequential learning platform of the online school yet? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. The value in terms of what you get for the low price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 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 is delivering the referenced results.
One absolutely does not need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing, experience great ball striking, and reclaim - or even exceed - yardages from years past without diving down body-wrecking rabbit holes. As such, with regard to your "getting up in the years and have past injuries and motion limitations" perhaps you might wish to give the school some thought?
Thanks again for your message and support, and keep up the great - and body-friendly - work!!
Tom Saguto, PGA
Great stuff!👍 Common sense, keeps it s8mple! Your awesome at instruction for the everyday Joe, the fun golfer; but, still wants to brag a couple of holes!😂😮 Great job, as always & thx!🍻
I sincerely appreciate that, Tommy, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! But here's the thing: This body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance swing system is rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology, and it is modeled on empirical observations of the game's most prolific ball strikers. As such it does not discriminate by age or ability - from kids to seniors and everyone in between, inclusive of the best players in the world. Watch any Tour event on TV and you'll see a significant number of golfers executing these motions, a fact corroborated by just how many of them have a very centered swing with the lead knee flexing and the trail leg straightening during the backswing, their lead arms on or very close to their tilted shoulder planes, and their hands deep behind their trail shoulder at the top.
Thanks again for your message and support, and keep on bragging out there!! 😎
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Saguto your swing methodology is like a reliable Japanese sedan. Efficient, easy to locate parts, low maintenance, and a lifetime warranty. Whereas many other instructors, who insist upon "shifting your weight", "rerouting the club", "releasing the wrists", and so on, are trying to sell you some limited edition Euro coupe with endless upkeep and bad gas mileage. That's why I drive a Honda and swing stack and tilt, it's just common sense!
LOL! I love that analogy!!
TS
Well Tom, I have a dilemma. I now outdrive my golfing buddies thanks to your excellent instruction but how can I tell them the secret?
I want to spread the word on your behalf but not if it leads to me losing again.
I know-I'll tell everyone except my golf buddies. 😂😂
I can appreciate your situation and your desire to practice "cautious charity", David......😆😆
At some point you'll just have to trust that you have enough of a head start that they'll never be able to catch up to you. To help "insulate" you, if you've not already done so have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
Thanks for the message and support, and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
Very interesting as usual. My belief is that the S&T is going soon or later to become THE conventional one. It should be already especially for all the amateurs from scratch to beginners…Great job monsieur !
It already *_IS_* - they are just not mentioning it by name!! 😆😆
Thanks again - I sincerely appreciate your kind words and support!!
Tom
Did you happen to catch Zalatoris at genesis tourney? Chk out Saturdays broadcast where the show Jason Days change in knee flex n how his hips showed more rotation? Then on the tee he definitely looked stacked n tilted... Just thought you would be interested in showing that to ur followers. C ya Tom
Yes, Gregory - I am absolutely taking notice of these transformations, as was also the case with Tiger after all those back and knee surgeries (several years prior to the car crash). I expect it will continue to happen as others out there are putting their bodies in great peril for no legitimate reason. It's just further validation of the fact that this body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance swing system is rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology, and it is modeled on empirical observations of the game's most prolific ball strikers. As such it does not discriminate by age or ability - from kids to seniors and everyone in between, inclusive of the best golfers in the world.
Thanks for the message and support!
Tom
Common sense is uncommon. Evidently.
Most assuredly yes as it relates to "conventional" golf swing instruction!....😆
I use Toms common sense, my swing has improved immensely! Had a guy who had played golf for years tell me you need to snap your hands through at contact. I said ok. I take my hands out of my swing.
That's the best way to handle that situation when you know that you reside in the truth. Nod your head, thank them for the advice, keep on doing what you're doing, and take their money at the end of the round.... 😎
As my friend Harry would say, “pay attention, you might learn something.” he was 86
Harry was indeed a wise and common sensical person, Joe!
TS
man im glad i found u! im a bigger guy and have trouble moving around my body! any advice for that. thanks again
I'm happy to have you on board!
I can answer that with the fact that a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. *_It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion._* Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built.
Have you looked into the comprehensive, sequential learning platform of the online school yet? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
You don't need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing, experience great ball striking, and reclaim - or even exceed - yardages from years past. I hope you'll give the school some thought.
Thanks for your message - I'm glad you're enjoying my content!
Tom
Tom played today only 12 hole's tho. Its our winter course . My buddy asked if I'd had lessons 😅 as you said at least 2 Irons less than him into the greens very high shots with a small draw . Wood's excellent as well you could here the " click " every time . Only thing that wasn't sweet was the driver . Any help would be appreciated 🏴👍😁
Thanks for the great progress update, John - well done!!
It is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: th-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/w-d-xo.html Beyond that, if you search the word "drive" on this channel you'll see some related content.
Oftentimes when golfers are hitting everything well except for the driver it can be attributed to one of the following:
1) Their hips are not continuing their lateral slide through impact. This is common with the driver as the wider stance means that the hips have a greater distance to travel. If the hips stop moving laterally towards the target on the downswing then their rotation takes over, inhibiting any further necessary forward weight loading (we should be 80/20 forward halfway down, 90/10 at impact, and 95/5 in the finish), changing the low point and rerouting the club into a steeper angle of attack (AoA). This can produce a variety of undesirable results including fat and thin contact, topped shots and popups, straight pulls, and “banana” slices.
Of great importance is keeping your upper torso/head in place (in other words, not moving towards the target from a face-on view) while the hips execute the lateral slide action. This preserves the swing center and the desired shallow AoA.
2) They are not allowing the length of the club to dictate the backswing path and are getting too steep as a result. The shaft of the driver is considerably longer than the other clubs and thus requires more of an around the body backswing as established by the shaft plane at address. It may "feel" flat as they take it back along the shaft plane for the first few feet, but as long as they maintain the "weight forward, shoulder down, and hands in" components while allowing the club to work around them, it should put them in the proper position at the top so they can attack the ball from the inside. (A good feel for that lead shoulder is "down and in, under the chin".)
3) Many believe - and some even teach - that we must try to "hit up on the ball" with the driver. However, consider that in our stock setup with the driver the hands are even with the inside of the lead thigh (as they are with all clubs when playing a standard shot) and our ball position is even with the inside of the heel of the lead foot. This presets a very slight degree of forward shaft lean with the driver. Beyond that, the ball is behind the zero-point of the swing (which is even with the lead shoulder), meaning that without any contrived manipulations the club will still be on its descent - albeit very close to flat - at impact. So, perhaps with the exception of folks with slower swing speeds - or those Long Drive participants teeing it extra high and hitting maybe 1-2 balls out of 10 onto a 60-yard wide "fairway" - in general the path is still ever so slightly down. In fact, the PGA Tour average with the driver is actually minus (e.g.: downward) 1.5 degrees - nearly level - and it should feel level - but slightly down nonetheless. (Here is an article on Ping’s website addressing this topic - ping.com/en-us/blogs/proving-grounds/optimal-launch-and-spin#:~:text=According%20to%20Trackman%2C%20PGA%20Tour,85%25%20ball%2Dflight%20laws )
Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ This will provide a nice foundational understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag.
Tom
@@SagutoGolf thanks Tom I've been through your driver videos and found that I can relate to them I shall hit the practice ground and sort it out 🏴🏌️👍😁
Broke 100 twice since I started playing last May. Loving the game and you’re the man, Tom.
That is *fantastic!!* I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you, Dakota; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
Thanks so much for sharing your progress and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Great video. Non golf comment first: "The Tom Talk" is a first rate presentation delivery. Gifted presenter plus gifted instructor = multiple gifts! Going into the saved library for me and my two kids (ages 25/20) who have dabbled a bit and want to play more. Thank you!
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, John, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching persona are resonating with you to such an extent!!
If you and your kids haven't already worked through it, my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - go.saguto.golf/ - 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
And if y'all would really like to get on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, sequential platform, please consider my online school. It will make for a far more efficient, superior, and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. The school is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
Thank you again for your message and support, and I wish you much enjoyment creating great memories with your kids out on the course!!
Tom
Thank you!!!!!!!!!! Was shooting mid-90s with a bad hook to the left. Watched this video several times this weekend and hit the range on Saturday. No kidding - played a round of golf yesterday and shot 81! You’ve taken so many thoughts out of my head and made it simple.
That is *OUTSTANDING!!* I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
Thanks so much for sharing your dramatic improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Sheep follow Good Good, Lions follow Saguto.
yes, it's quite hilarious when they tell us to rotate the right hand thru etc. only to see a players right hand disconnect. the irony being that left extensor digitorum tendon, right thumb pad, fusion, in transition, will actually releases the club thru, in the hitting area. and, to call you tube golf instruction confusing is an understatement. more of a minefield, really. eventually it will get to the stage where the pga will ban all golf instruction from you tube; and, instead, be only able to upload pga approved videos on the pga's own app
LOL! The only problem with your proposed "ban" is that "shift & lift", "torque", "fire the hips", "release the hands", and all that other misconstrued "conventional" jargon remain standard elements of sanctioned instruction to this day, so that is what you might be left with! I refer to it as GASP (generally asinine swing principles), or perhaps more familiarly today, "fake news".
Unfortunately, such sorcery from this dark underworld of golf instruction - which is rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology, and modeled on empirical observations of the game's most prolific ball strikers - rarely finds its way to the mainstream because if too many folks found out about it the mainstream would then be rendered irrelevant....... 😎
@@SagutoGolf Yes, it sure strikes a note of Artemis. But, it is the "speed training" that the teaching profession is becoming obsessed with that may require the need for intervention. People will get injured, or worse. Power comes from within, as your swing demonstrates. Anyway, I have just uploaded Ben Hogan's big secret. He fused the components of the engine, that he told us about in five lessons; but, he never told us how.
Common sense counter @ 30😮😂 I’ve watched ALL your videos and your mini course and it seriously has helped my game. I’d love to have an in person lesson some time. I’m retired and have nothing to do during our Michigan winters, give me a call😊
Only 30??..... 😆😆
I'm thrilled for your improvement and I appreciate your interest in getting together for a lesson!!
I had phased out private lessons (both in-person and virtual) awhile back so I could dedicate more time to my online school. I've not yet set a specific date for when I will resume them (it should be fairly soon), but when I do the virtual lessons and swing video analysis service will be reserved exclusively for my online school members. In-person lessons at my South Carolina location will be open to members and non-members.
If you are in my online school please send me a message through the "chat" feature and I will add you to my list to be notified when slots open up. If you are not in the school yet, that would be a great starting point if you are interested in any form of personal instruction. Beyond that, the school is designed to get you on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, structured, sequential platform. That is where you will find very detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
I hope to see you soon in the school and here for a lesson in the not-too-distant future.
Stay warm up there and keep up the great work!
Tom
PS: By the way, if you're retired and have no use for Michigan winters, I do know a very good realtor down here... 😎
Thanks Tom, instant results. I been back playing for a month now after a 5 yr lay off. My ball striking was terrible and it's not something I ever struggled with. But I hit the range yesterday after watching your videos for 3 or 4 days. I took the sway out, weight onto the front leg, straight left arm, tucked right arm. And I hit the ball so well, not only my ball striking was good but I could actually hit the target over and over again. if I played a round, I would of been 15 shots better off, it was just a night and day difference. I'm excited to play golf again and return to single digits , thanks you so much.
Welcome back to this greatest of games, Daniel! I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing! 💪💪
Thanks so much for sharing your ball striking improvement and resulting rekindled enthusiasm, and keep up the fantastic work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Me again Tom why don’t you just call it like it is … stack and tilt? A fantastic way to play.
I do call it that, Tom, but I don't need to say it in every episode! Yes - I am a PGA Professional and a Certified Stack and Tilt Instructor, and yes - it is indeed a fantastic way to play! If I've not already shared it, here is the story of my "conversion": th-cam.com/video/PM8lNNrMPEk/w-d-xo.html And here is an episode documenting my week at S&T Instructor Camp in Miami: th-cam.com/video/m9qdPOzYUWU/w-d-xo.html
I give all credit where it is due - including Andy Plummer and Mike Bennett for analyzing and interpreting the science, and to those who preceded them with their empirical observations of the game's best ball strikers and all their subsequent chalkboard number-crunching. I just do my best to take what they have built and convey it in my own simplified teaching style (which is fully on display in the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school - saguto.golf ).
Finally, we have some common ground! Thanks for not making me have to work so hard in crafting my reply this time...... 😆😆
@@SagutoGolf Thomas sorry for being a cranky old guy. I actually really enjoy your style. I hear a lot of similarities between the techniques you’re describing and the methods Pete Cowen espouses. A weight centered loading of the lead shoulder and a natural fall of the hands to impact. I’m appreciative of the replies after watching more of your videos I’m learning there’s more than one way to skin a cat . Best of luck.
Anybody els noticing the guy in the back..😂😂 7:45
I really have no awareness of what's going on behind me while I'm filming, but invariably they seem to re-enact the exact amateur moves that I'm talking about in the episode (and I swear it's all unscripted)!!!....😂😂😂
@@SagutoGolf its just because I’ve watched the video like 5 times..i am starting to notice other things..😂
I lost my way in the past months trying different things and while my scores have improved a lot from more awareness on the course and better strategy, I feel like am hitting the ball worse than when I was shooting in the 140's last summer. I noted during my range trip this weekend I was hitting fat often and was experiencing both unplanned fades, draws, a handful of flat out hooks and even a slice or two. Got home and went back to the divot board and a short iron. Weight forward, hands forward, head locked in space and straight lead arm and instantly the ground strike and face strike is back where it should be, swing path is back to the usual slight in to out.
Sometimes we stray, but we always come back... it's just common sense.
LOL! Yes - indeed it is....
Excellent job figuring it out and making the appropriate common sensical corrections! 😎
TS
Same experience. After a year of fooling around I'm back to stack and tilt
Another great video, I’ve followed you for a few years now and my game is 100% better, unfortunately recently the club face has been wide open at impact. Any idea what I could be doing? Thanks Tom
I'm very glad to learn of your improvement!
If your face angle is square at address but then presenting itself open at impact, then it seems as though there is either a faulty grip and/or some unwanted handsy manipulation occurring somewhere in the motion. If we pre-establish the connections properly in the setup and have a foundational base that facilitates a full centered turn without restriction, then once we've ingrained the correct actions through sequential drilling and repetition we can entrust the motion to the big muscles and allow the arms, wrists, hands, and club to simply go along for the ride and respond accordingly as if on autopilot. The power accumulators - including the proper arm, wrist, and hand action - will then naturally load and fire with no contrived manipulations or precise timing necessary, thereby returning the face to the position pre-established at address. It's called "giving up control to gain control", and it's the formula for consistently blissful ball striking and seemingly effortless power. Here are a few lessons on this topic:
- th-cam.com/video/1FLm67Fn81M/w-d-xo.html
- th-cam.com/video/RfH96tUn6ls/w-d-xo.html
- th-cam.com/video/Gm_RtSHbH8c/w-d-xo.html
I hope this helps!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
First of all, my game is greatly benefitting from applying your approach so thank you. I have been working with different approaches and what I would love to see one day is a few top teachers of different approaches, get together and discuss why they teach what they do (and not what the others are doing). This would be helpful to me because when anyone of you talk about common sense, or physics, or how the body was designed you all make sense to me but are giving different advice (don't turn you shoulders, do turn your shoulders, pronate/ don't pronate etc.) Besides being instructive it would be fun to listen to!
I'm very glad to learn of your improvement!!
I appreciate your suggestion, although I believe such a debate would only serve to further stoke confusion among the already confused masses! Golfers must be careful in navigating the muddied, overly-complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. It's best to commit to a methodology, put one's blinders on, and stick to it!
Now, since you posted your comment here on my channel I'm going to take some liberty to promote the robust body-friendly, powerful, low-maintenance swing *_system_* I teach. The mere fact that it truly is a system and not simply a "swing style" was a permanent game changer for me once I learned and adopted it, and since this system is indeed rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology, and modeled on empirical observations of the game's greatest ball strikers, it does not discriminate by age or ability - from kids to seniors and everyone in between, inclusive of the best players in the world. We can watch any Tour event on TV and you'll see a significant number of players executing these motions, a fact corroborated by just how many of them have a very centered swing with the lead knee flexing and the trail leg straightening during the backswing, their lead arms on or very close to their tilted shoulder planes, and their hands deep behind their trail shoulder at the top.
Anyway, my duty is to inform and not to convince, and I respect every golfer in their efforts to do what they believe suits them best. Given your experience so far I hope you will continue with my instruction and perhaps eventually migrate to the online school where you can take your learning and your game to the next level, but that choice is ultimately yours and I wish you all the best no matter which direction you choose!!
Thanks again for your message and support!
Tom
Great video, as always! I have to disagree that knowing we need to strike the ball first and make a divot after is common sense. I have been paired with SO many beginners who after a bad shot say: "I couldn't get under the ball." They sincerely believe the club is supposed to get under the ball and scoop it. I'm not surprised they think that way because I did too for many years.
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it!
And yes, I do understand what you are saying. That is why I regularly say "ball first - divot", so that through constant repetition it will eventually become common sense to all the scoopers out there.... 😎
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
After experimenting with a lot of different swing thoughts...back to Tom's simple approach. Controlled and accurate shots, no back pains after 😅
Okay, Mark - are you ready to stop cheating on me now??..... 😎
Seriously, with regard to watching different videos from different sources, please be careful in navigating the muddied, overly-complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. It's best to commit to a system - whether it be this body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance method or another - put your blinders on, and stick to it. And if it is the system I teach, then please strongly consider enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level. That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level courses, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews.
Happy to have you back. Keep up the great work and have fun out there!!
Tom
I have tried for years to hit ball first and take a divot. I just can't seem to do it. So now I just hit it.
The 30 handicapper giving advice reminded me of my Dad (RIP) who would give me golf swing advice. You need to do this and you need to do that... Until one day I realized something and sed..... "But you stink at golf" I felt bad saying it but it was spot on. He never gave me golf advice again. And trust me he stunk. He would shoot a 116 and then want to "mentor me" LOL But he was just being a good Dad... Which btw he DID NOT stink at.
Whether it is dear old dad, gramps, or a good friend, we need to discern between well-intentioned but unsubstantiated "advice" vs. qualified advice validated by proven performance.
But regardless, at least your dad excelled in what really mattered and you were both able to enjoy those on-course moments nonetheless!
TS
Oh yeah, if I said it once I said it 101 times, Tom Terrific is the bestest coach. "Common Sense".......Like a rope baby!
Thanks - I appreciate your kind words and support!
Keep it simple, keep it common sensical, keep it KFCrispy!!
Tom
Living here in MB much year round golf opportunity. Since joining Tom and his training...........SIMPLE/COMMON SENSE approach to the golf swing..............not so many things going on in the head. KISS is the way. Yes I am still having bad days but due to not doing as I know to do and fighting the head game of golf. Always will be a work in progress too.............but at 73 I am able to shoot low 90's and dip into the 80's and happy for it. I know that with the Stack and Tilt thoughts and what Tom has shown here..........Consistent 80's is coming. Gotta stop the 3 putts LOL
It is indeed a great place to be, Jeff!
I'm very glad to know that my instruction content for this fantastic S&T swing system and my teaching style are resonating with you, and I sincerely appreciate your shout out for the online school!!
Thanks for sharing your improvement, keep up the great work, and keep on having fun out there!!
Tom
I also had bought this book back when you first spoke of Stack and Tilt. Obviously you were an excellent student of it. Andy Plummer and Michael Bennett
Love Tom's sound effects...lol
Sound effects? What sound effects?..... 🙄😆😆
I have struggled and struggled; I finally hit the best shots I can hit with crisp contact! Thanks
Best instruction!!!!!
I have watched so many videos, and nothing helped!
Awesome!! I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
Thanks so much for sharing your ball striking improvement, keep up the great work, and keep it crispy!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Way to make it simple Tom. I guess the first to understand this was Thomas Paine in 1775-76 when he wrote “Common Sense”.
Glad you enjoyed it, Tom, and oh how much easier this game might have been if Mr. Paine was actually referring to the golf swing way back then..... 😆😆
Tom makes sense.
Thanks - I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my lesson content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
I like your sensible approach. I find that when I take time off and come back, I hit well. It's when I start over-thinking is when I can't hit well.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
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. However, the complexities of the swing - both real and perceived - can indeed be greatly simplified and easily repeated if we ingrain the motion through proper drilling and keep our brain out of the way!
Thanks for your message and support!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Learning to NOT rotate my hands just got me my new lowest score. I’ve been playing for just shy of 2 years now and this lesson just got me down to shooting an 81! Thank you for all your lessons. The online school has helped me so much.
That is *OUTSTANDING,* Chandler!! 💪💪
I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!
Thanks so much for sharing your improvement through the online school, keep up the fantastic work, and we'll see you soon in the 70's!!
Tom
My ball striking has improved 10 fold since using the stack and tilt
AWESOME!! 💪💪 (Though not at all surprising....😎)
I'm very glad to know that my S&T instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
Thanks so much for sharing your ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: If you've not already done so, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
Tom, you have a gift to make things simple.. Keep it up brother.. And thank you for your time.. I bet you are helping so many golfers like me...
He's the best and keeps things fun
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction!
And by the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that - as you surmised - has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thanks again for your message and support, and keep up the great work!!
Tom
This guy has it.
Thanks James - I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
You make a lot of sense! I am currently working on setup4impact method where I setup on my impact plane so I just turn back and turn through on one single plane
Thanks - I appreciate that!
It sounds as though you are going about things correctly, so keep up the great work!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
One video and I went out in the field around my house with my 9 iron and was shocked to see high arching straight arrow shots for decent distance utilizing the straight lead arm and shoulder rotation.
I'm very glad to know that those two elements of this lesson performed well for you right out of the box, Rick; excellent job incorporating them into your swing!
Thanks so much for sharing your experience and positive results!
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/ This is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Hi Mr Tom ...ànother golden tip from you.
Thanks - I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
Keep it golden crispy out there! 😎
Tom
Play more good golf…but not on the range…this instruction gets one back playing golf…not searching for a swing in a range bucket…way more fun
Yes - playing "golf" and not "golf swing" is what enables us to truly appreciate this greatest of games and get the most out of it.
Thanks for your message and ongoing support!
Tom
Always enjoy your video lessons Tom, very informative yet simple to understand. Once one has this method of swinging firmly down pat, what is the best way to "ramp it up" and gain more acceleration and distance with this swing? What are your thoughts on "speed training" and the best (or worst) ways to achieve more speed (acceleration) and distance?
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Ken, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
With regard to ramping it up, if we pre-establish the connections properly in the setup and have a foundational base that facilitates a full centered turn without restriction, then once we've ingrained the correct actions through sequential drilling and repetition we can entrust the motion to the big muscles and allow the arms, wrists, hands, and club to simply go along for the ride and respond accordingly as if on autopilot. The "power accumulators" - including the proper arm, wrist, and hand action - will then naturally load and fire in sequence with no contrived manipulations or precise timing necessary, thereby returning the face to the position pre-established at address. It's called "giving up control to gain control", and it's the formula for consistently blissful ball striking and seemingly effortless power.
Having said that, some of my students have done speed training and achieved favorable results, and I would say that as long as one does not depart from the boundaries of this swing system there is no harm in giving it a shot. However, if you really wish to take your learning - and your game - to the next level and have not yet enrolled, then my best suggestion for getting on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, sequential platform is my online school. It will make for a far more efficient, superior, and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. The school is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
Thanks again for your message and keep up the great work!
Tom
Best simpleist coach today. I attribute his teaching to me lowering my hcp. I went from a 20 to a 13.2 this past season n shot my 1st 81 (with 2 7s 🤦🏻♂️). Thx Tom 🙏🙏🙏👊👊👊
That is *OUTSTANDING!!* 💪💪 I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
Thanks so much for sharing your dramatic improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, if you've not already done so, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
Tom you need a line of Crispy golf shirts and hats! (I do like original recipe too)
LOL! I am in the process of working out an arrangement with a new apparel line for SagutoGolf, Mark, and this will appear on my store page when available: saguto.golf/p/apparel There are currently some knicker options available if you dare to make a crispy statement out there.... 😎
Tom
Another great video Tom. Thanks a million.
My pleasure! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
Tom
Have been toying with the idea of using "Moe's-like" single plane swing. There are elements of the stack and tilt method that are very similar. Eliminating variables makes sense. Curious -- what iron head / shaft are you using in this vid? Cheers!
Hi Jonathan,
While the Stack and Tilt system I teach shares a one plane feature, it is definitely different from the "single plane" version patterned after Mr. Norman's swing. For example, the straight-line relationship of the arms and club shaft from the DTL view is a trademark of Mr. Norman's setup that one will not typically find in S&T instruction. However, there are also some definite shared features - particularly with regard to the very centered, connected, weight-forward nature of both methods.
Having said that, I do not recommend crisscrossing between the two methods as it could lend itself to confusion. This should not be construed as a knock against Mr. Norman's renowned ball striking prowess or the style of instruction that he inspired; it's simply that some components of that swing method are not compatible with S&T. So although some golfers have had success developing a "hybrid" between the two styles, my best suggestion to those who are “comparison shopping” is to choose one or the other, but preferably not both. To this end, have you worked through my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker" yet? go.saguto.golf/ This is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this swing system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
I'm playing PXG GEN6 0311P irons. AeroTech Steel Fiber shafts in S-flex.
Cheers!
Tom
Tom, I have spent the majority of the winter hitting punch shots to try to incorporate your teachings. As the green grass season approaches, I plan to simply lengthen the swing. Thanks for all of your help.
Nice offseason game plan, Dennis. Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - for a pre-season tune-up: 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
Sweet.... I can see I will be watching this vid about 10 times😂😂😂
That makes the most "common sense" to me.... 😎
Tom: Your swing and teachings are pure Stack and Tilt....right?
I am a Class A PGA Professional and a Certified Stack and Tilt Instructor, Ralph, so yes - what I teach is aligned with the S&T swing system. Here is the story of my "conversion": th-cam.com/video/PM8lNNrMPEk/w-d-xo.html And here is an episode documenting my week at S&T Instructor Camp in Miami: th-cam.com/video/m9qdPOzYUWU/w-d-xo.html
Tom
Ugh… I’m so depressed…. I seem to have lost my swing and I have no idea why. I can’t even get my pitching wedge in the air and I swear I don’t think I’m doing anything different. Ughhhhhhh
You were just recently doing so well, Chaunce, so it's still in you!
One problem that can occur during or after a good round or practice session is when we say to ourselves, "Now I've got this." That's an open invitation to our old swing demons, and they never miss an opportunity to haunt. We get a little too relaxed, a little too loose. We let our guard down. One swing element starts to break down, and then the chain reaction begins.
When hiccups like this occur, it always best to go back to the basics beginning with our setup and to avoid diving down rabbit holes with rapid-fire swing adjustments. If you continue to be challenged then we can always arrange for a swing video analysis lesson which would enable me to put my eyes on your swing, diagnose any issues, and provide a corrective action plan if applicable.
Let's get you out of the abyss and back to crispy ball striking bliss!
Tom
Yet another simplistic approach to playing golf. Hope I can emulate this swing. 👍👍👍🤞🤞
Thanks - I'm glad to know that this lesson resonated with you!
And here's the thing you CAN have it too! After all, it's really just physics and geometry, and those laws apply to the entire universe.... 😎
For an excellent starting point please check out my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom
Hi Tom - I've been recommending you to friends and family. Hoping to drag others out of the golf desert! I'm making some conversions!
What are your thoughts on pre-setting your right knee straight at address with a large percentage of your weight spread evenly on a flat left/front foot? (basically, the position you would be at the top of your backswing)
I sincerely appreciate the ongoing support and referrals, David! We must depopulate the desert!!
Steve Elkington preset his hips and straightened his trail leg in his setup when he was learning this swing...and he even played PGA Tour events doing that! So yes, that can absolutely be done at setup as long as you are mindful to keep your swing center intact as you assume the position.
Tom
@@SagutoGolf Excellent! As always, thanks for the quick response and great information!!
Your tip regards using the hammer. Made sense to me. Being a joiner it struck a chord. like common sense approach..
I'm very glad to know that the hammer concept resonated with you, James. Thanks for sharing that!
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 connects effectively with one golfer may not necessarily work for another. However, no matter the variety of suggested feels/thoughts offered for a particular element of the swing, they are all directed at getting different golfers to achieve the desired positions, motions, and results. This is why I routinely recommend the online school - saguto.golf - to anyone who truly wishes to experience the joys of consistent, powerful, body-friendly ball striking bliss. The sequential lessons and drills provide the guidelines and set the boundaries, while allowing ample leeway for each individual golfer to infuse and exercise their own uniqueness.
Would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thanks again for your message and have fun out there!
Tom
You are an awesome goofball.humorous people make better teachers
LOL! Thanks Joseph - I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and "lesson and a show" teaching style are resonating with you!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thank you for your instructions. What club should I be using for the drills?
My pleasure, Alex - I'm glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you!
I generally recommend starting with a 7, 8, or 9 iron for these drills - whatever you are most comfortable with.
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
I was watching your vid from a little while ago about not "firing " ghe hips, and you were hitting a few from down the line view and I noticed you back leg was dropped back and inside more than I have ever noticed before.
Is that a new thing? Or have I just never noticed it before?
PS the vid is from 4 weeks ago and it's at the 7:50 mark. Actually even the thumbnail on that vid shows it
That was actually a drill setup. I'm pretty sure I said immediately prior to doing it that I was going to "quiet the hips". It's a drill I'll recommend to a student who has overactive hips and a resulting premature spinout.
So no - that is definitely not my standard setup, although it can be deployed during a round if one senses that their hips are getting away form them.
TS
@SagutoGolf OK. Funny story though. I watched that video before my round on Sunday and actually set up with leg dropped back a bit inside and my accuracy, particularly with short irons and wedges was phenomenal. So, I'll keep doing it.
Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺
I start with my weight on my front side, I keep it there on my backswing but for some stupid reason I shift my weight to the right side on the downswing and hit 6 inches behind the ball 😡
Well then, we need to put a stop to that reverse pivot thing right now, David! While there are certainly videos on my channel that address this topic, a better option for you would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Let's get you out of that abyss and into the wonderful world of consistently crispy ball striking bliss!! 💪💪
Tom
Is it just me, or do have a slightly wider stance than most people recommend? It does make sense to not release the hands, but it also means most of us who have been releasing to keep the face square through the whole swing, as the release is meant to close the face after opening it up in the backswing.
Camera angles can greatly skew a viewer's perspective with regard to both ball position and stance width. My widest stance is with the driver, where the insides of the heels are shoulder-width apart. This is quite standard. The stance gets incrementally narrower as the clubs get shorter.
Rolling the face open in the takeaway and then trying to square it up with the hands introduces variables that must be precisely replicated and perfectly timed from one swing to the next if there is to be any hope of consistency. It also does nothing for power except to reduce it. Here is a lesson video on this topic: th-cam.com/video/4uxcuKSJUGQ/w-d-xo.html
Instead, if we pre-establish the connections properly in the setup and have a foundational base that facilitates a full centered turn without restriction, then once we've ingrained the correct actions through sequential drilling and repetition we can entrust the motion to the big muscles and allow the arms, wrists, hands, and club to simply go along for the ride and respond accordingly as if on autopilot. The power accumulators - including the proper arm, wrist, and hand action - will then naturally load and fire with no contrived manipulations or precise timing necessary, thereby returning the face to the position pre-established at address. It's called "giving up control to gain control", and it's the formula for consistently blissful ball striking and seemingly effortless power.
While there are certainly other videos on my channel that address this, a better option for you would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Have you worked through it yet? It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom
You are awesome! I appreciate your insight to help me achieve my goals!
Thanks! I appreciate knowing that my channel's instruction content is resonating with you, and I'm thrilled for your improvement!
Keep up the great work!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Voltaire: “Common sense is not so common.”
Absolutely right. I think the most important thing you say and an absolute must do to make it all work is to keep your head perfectly still and in one spot through out the entire swing. ANY movement changes the contact point.
Absolutely, Owen. A guy named Jack Nicklaus said it was his most important swing key, and he had some pretty good success to my understanding....😎
Thanks for your message and support!
Tom
It’s all self-explanatory once it’s explained!
And now it has been explained, Steve, so going forward it ought to be self-explanatory!..... 😎
TS
Iv been looking for a swing that worked for me for years, iv finally found it! Always faded the golf ball and keeping that upper arm strait has really helped me keep the clubface closed
Fantastic! I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Fantastic!! I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
I am a simple golfer, I see Men In Tights, I like and subscribe.
Love the movie, but you'll likely not see me in them.....😆
Am I the only one that noticed Tom’s new shoes. Finally retired the ‘ol blue ones?
They are Athalonz’ new Mana Mangrove Pro style, Kevin. I absolutely love the feel, the look, and the grip!
If you're ever interested in a pair be sure to use the code SAGUTOGOLF at checkout to claim your discount.
TS
Tom, you don’t turn (rotate) your hands, but do you release them? Thanks.
Correct. With regard to this erroneous notion that we need to affect some type of active hand-rolling “release", given the inability of most folks to spend sufficient time at the range to lock in the required exactness of such an action this misguided thought has led countless golfers astray. It's not something that even the vast majority of pros are trying to consciously manufacture during the split second that the clubhead is traveling a distance of approximately 6' from parallel to parallel at speeds in excess of 100 mph. The forearms will naturally "trade places" from pre- to post-impact, but this should not be construed as a contrived move (although many a casual observer has gone down that rabbit hole). There really ought not be any active manipulation of the hands through the zone and attempts to precisely time any such rolling or flipping - which does nothing for swing speed - have relegated many an amateur to the vast abyss of inconsistency and frustration.
Stick with the position-by-position school curriculum. It will make for a far more efficient, superior, and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic.
Tom
It really is easy when you do the motions correctly 😂
LOL! Yes - I suppose it is, Keven.... 😆😆
Love the new graphics Tom. Great common sense video again. 👍🏻⛳️
Thanks - I'm very glad to know that my instruction content, teaching style, and production quality are resonating with you!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will really enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Just about everyone says to put the ball just off the left heel. I notice you put it in the middle of your stance.
Hi Mike,
I'm not sure I agree that it's "just about everyone" LOL....
Anyway, we first need to be aware that camera angles can greatly skew the viewer's perspective on ball position. That aside, while this system affords you some leeway, in general once my students and members show some level of proficiency with the swing I suggest that they migrate to a stock ball position that is in the middle of the stance for short irons, two balls inside the lead heel for middle irons, and creeping more forward for the longer clubs - the farthest forward being even with the inside of the lead heel for the driver (with the stance width increasing as we move from shorter to longer clubs). From there they can make incremental tweaks to see how different positions affect impact quality and shot shape.
Tom
PS: While there are certainly videos on my channel that address this topic, a better option for you would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
How much difference do you think adding 5 grams of weight to my paradym driver make. 60 gram shaft, stiff. I already ordered a Regular 50 gram shaft. What do you think, Tom?😊
Tom doesn't think in that realm, Jim - he defers to the club fitting professional..... 😎 Seemingly minor changes can make big differences as I learned well a couple of years ago in my fitting session documented here: th-cam.com/video/xp2c-oYQRVI/w-d-xo.html
TS
@@SagutoGolf I just suck🤷🤣🤣just shot 80 with 3 double boogers😬
Simple yet Powerful! And reproduceable and controllable! And enjoyable!
Yep.....that pretty much sums it up..... 😎
LOL! I'm very glad to know that this lesson performed nicely for you. Thanks for your message and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
@@SagutoGolf
Hey man! First off, amazing content and hands down best golf instructor out there. I will do the mini course.
Would you be able to talk on the phone with me one day. I have questions cause I love your approach to your videos, humor, and teaching. I’m a strength coach going to be launching my own channel and programming in the near future. Any tips would be great on best way to get started with video content and how you stay in your lane so well.
Plus I use your videos for my golf game ha
I’m definitely going to try this.
Sounds good, Terry! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Another great video. I was watching another S&T video drill using an empty golf ball box about a foot behind the ball to encourage an earlier “set” of the wrists on the backswing. Do you have a video about wrist set? I measure everything I see on TH-cam against your approach to the game. Thanks for your dedication to helping us average golfers!
Glad you enjoyed it! If we pre-establish the connections properly in the setup and have a foundational base that facilitates a full centered turn without restriction, then once we've ingrained the correct actions through sequential drilling and repetition we can entrust the motion to the big muscles and allow the arms, wrists, hands, and club to simply go along for the ride and respond accordingly as if on autopilot. The power accumulators - including the proper arm, wrist, and hand action - will then naturally load and fire with no contrived manipulations or precise timing necessary, thereby returning the face to the position pre-established at address. It's called "giving up control to gain control", and it's the formula for consistently blissful ball striking and seemingly effortless power. Here are a few lessons on this topic:
- th-cam.com/video/1FLm67Fn81M/w-d-xo.html
- th-cam.com/video/RfH96tUn6ls/w-d-xo.html
- th-cam.com/video/Gm_RtSHbH8c/w-d-xo.html
By the way, with regard to watching different videos from different sources, please be careful in navigating the muddied, overly-complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. That is not a dig against any other teachers out there. It's simply best to commit to a system - whether it be this body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance method or another - put your blinders on, and stick to it. And if the system I teach appeals to you or at the very least stokes your curiosity, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thanks for your kind words and support!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf this lengthy reply is more proof that you really care about the game and your students. Thanks again!
Young Tom the only Common Sense golf instructor Globally ❤
LOL! I know it's hard to believe that "common sense" and "golf swing" can share the same sentence, but they are assuredly not mutually exclusive!
Young Tom every thing in life is common sense and believe me common sense is not common .❤@@SagutoGolf
Noise effects like the guy from Police Academy!
LOL! I wish. His talents in that regard are other-worldly!!
A possible idea for a video is to show exercises that can strengthen the proper muscles to hit shots farther. @@SagutoGolf
Is there any other response to the question : why have a shallow back swing (hands below shoulders) when majority of the pros do not, other than: theyre pros so have better timing ?
Actually, David, this body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance swing system is rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology, and it is modeled on empirical observations of the game's most prolific ball strikers. As such it does not discriminate by age or ability - from kids to seniors and everyone in between, inclusive of the best players in the world. Contrary to what you are saying, watch any Tour event on TV and you'll see a significant number of golfers executing these motions, a fact corroborated by just how many of them have a very centered swing with the lead knee flexing and the trail leg straightening during the backswing, their lead arms on or very close to their tilted shoulder planes, and their hands deep behind their trail shoulder at the top. As for those who take it up higher with a disconnected lifting motion, it took them years and years to hone their craft and get their respective swings dialed in to the extent that they have. That's a testimony to their hard work, determination, and perseverance.
This is by no means a "flat" swing as some might misinterpret it to be. It is a one-plane motion, meaning that there is no independent lifting of the arms and hands as you would see in a two-plane move. In other words, there's no need to "drop it in the slot" if you've already put it there. Instead, by properly maintaining our connections the arms, hands, and club are "elevated" as a result of the tilting, turning, and extending motions while the lead arm crosses the chest 45 degrees and the trail arm folds to 90 degrees. Beyond the repeatability of this motion without the need for precise timing and coordination of variables, by creating depth and swing on a tilted arc we are fully harnessing the tremendous force known as "angular momentum", where physics and geometry collide.
Thousands of folks across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result of learning this swing system through my online school, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. Compare and contrast that with the sad reality that despite all the advances in equipment, technology, golf course grooming, etc. the average golfer still struggles to break 100. Epic failures within the realm of “conventional” instruction, perhaps??? So many misconstrued and/or misguided teachings - such as taking the club straight back, turning the shoulders level while lifting the arms, shifting into and torquing against a firm trail side, firing the hips, actively rolling the hands through impact, etc. - have relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of inconsistency and chronic frustration (and chronic back/knee/hip pain as well).
I hope that is a sufficient explanation. If so then 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/ If not, well - my job is to inform, not to convince, and as such I thank you for visiting and wish you all the best in your golfing pursuits.
Tom
@@SagutoGolf really interesting thanks for the response. I stand corrected then. Will look out for this on TV. Can already think of a few players who finish their back swing in the slot. This is probably why Ive always had more compression with my half swing. Can't say this will totally stop me trying to emulate McIlroy etc's BS length though . Cheers
Thanks for everything
My pleasure - I'm very glad to know that my lessons are resonating with you!
Tom
PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will really enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
This guy is the best on TH-cam
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Richard, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction.
Thanks so much for your support!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
POWER PUNCH IMPACT!
That was just a drill swing, but yes - very crispy indeed!
Now this was a good video.
Thanks - I appreciate that!
Once again great video
Thanks - I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Simple golf is the best golf!
Indeed. Eliminate the variables, keep it simple, and keep it crispy!
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
TS
Brilliant. Just brilliant.
Thanks Michael - I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!!
Tom
Tom your just AWESOME
Thanks Ken - I really appreciate that!!
Tom
🎉🎉🎉 common sense!! What a concept!!!
Who ever knew that those two words can share the a sentence with "golf swing", right Alan??... 😎
Glad you enjoyed it!
TS
Tom, great video.
Thanks Bill - I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
Tom
Common sense!! Tom’s the Man!!
LOL! Who knew that "common sense" and "golf swing" are not necessarily mutually exclusive?.....😆
Glad you enjoyed it!
TS
Tom- you’re right. Makes so much common sense. I must admit that I fall victim to watching other great golfers on other TH-cam channels who focus on shifting the upper torso to the right, “dropping,” and many other things. They make it look easy, and what they say sounds wonderful, so I end up convincing myself that I can emulate them. But finding consistency when golf isn’t the center of your universe is difficult, which is why I love your common sense approach. I find that when I follow your advice and keep my weight forward and just focus on bringing the club back to the same spot every tim I can at least make contact with the ball with much greater consistency. And amazingly, even when I’m not taking a big backswing, I sometimes hit the ball crispy clean. Bottom line- I’m doubling down with the crispy KFC approach; meaning I’m going to focus on keeping my weight forward, my left arm straight, and bringing the club back to the same spot every time. If I can build in some other stuff as I progress, that’ll be great. But in the meantime I’m going to keep my focus on the common sense approach. Thanks, Tom, for all of your great videos and advice. You’re the man! Long live KFC!😊
As I've perhaps mentioned previously with regard to watching videos from different sources, Matt, please be careful in navigating the muddied, overly-complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. It's best to commit to a system - whether it be this body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance method or another - put your blinders on, and stick to it. And if it is the system I teach, then the online school will put you on the fast track and and take your learning - and your game - to the next level. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
Let's get you on a steady diet of KFCrispiness!
Tom
its common sense....and i have none
Well, then, let's tap into your uncommon nonsense and figure out a way to make it work.... 😎
For a good starting point, here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
TS
Hi tom it's taedon from Korea it's the best thing ever happened to me that your channel pop up into my algorithm
Looking forward to hit under 100 haha
i wanna join your website membership but having hard time doing it cuz I'm in Korea so could you make a playlist beginner to master class only for your youtube membership
Hi Taedon,
I have thousands of members from all over the globe enrolled in my online school, so your Korea location should have no bearing on that. My FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” provides a good starting point as that is where you will 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 hope to see you soon in the school so we can get you below 100, then 90, 80........😎
Tom
After watching this video today, I went to the driving range. I hadn't picked up a club in over 3 years. And, I wasn't any good back then! I actually hit the balls pretty well. I can't wait to try again. Thank you for sharing!
FANTASTIC!! 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 ball striking improvement and enjoyment, and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: Would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many 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
Is driver more weight back then?
Nope. Believe it or not we set slight more weight forward with the longer clubs as that actually facilitates a shallower downswing path, and not a steep one as some would erroneously believe.
It is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: th-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/w-d-xo.html Beyond that, if you search the word "drive" on this channel you'll see some related content.
I am aware that many folks out there believe - and some even teach - that we must try to "hit up on the ball" with the driver. However, consider that in our stock setup with the driver the hands are even with the inside of the lead thigh (as they are with all clubs when playing a standard shot) and our ball position is even with the inside of the heel of the lead foot. This presets a very slight degree of forward shaft lean with the driver. Beyond that, the ball is behind the zero-point of the swing (which is even with the lead shoulder/armpit), meaning that without any contrived manipulations the club will still be on its descent - albeit very close to flat - at impact.
So, perhaps with the exception of folks with slower swing speeds - or some of those Long Drive participants teeing it extra high and hitting maybe 1-2 balls out of 10 onto a 60-yard wide "fairway" - in general the path is still ever so slightly down. In fact, the PGA Tour average with the driver is actually minus (e.g.: downward) 1.5 degrees - nearly level - and it should feel level - but slightly down nonetheless. (Here is an article on Ping’s website addressing this topic - ping.com/en-us/blogs/proving-grounds/optimal-launch-and-spin#:~:text=According%20to%20Trackman%2C%20PGA%20Tour,85%25%20ball%2Dflight%20laws )
For these reasons I do not advocate trying to hit up on the ball, and efforts to do so due to erroneous advice have caused many an amateur significant issues with their driver.
Upon learning this swing properly you will be harnessing the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum". This is the reason my students and online school members of all age ranges end up bombing it farther than they ever had previously, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. And here's a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Tom Saguto, PGA
@@SagutoGolf wow, thanks for the reply. Love all your videos. I really like your humor goofy side too while you teach. Appreciate it
I can't keep my lead arm as straight as yours thus limiting the range of my backswing. This presumably results in a lower swing speed and distance. Is it Ok to bend my arm slightly while still keeping the right elbow tucked in and down close to my side? My turn around the waist is very good.
Hi Ralph,
If your lead arm hangs straight at address, then you should be able to keep it straight for the entirety of the swing. A very slight bend is okay, but the key here is get to - and not go beyond - your body's natural stopping point in the backswing. This is the point where if we were to try to go any further any or all of the following will occur:
1) the lead arm will bend and/or lift
2) the wrists will break down
3) the lead knee will kick inward towards the trail side
4) the lead shoulder will level out and lose its orientation towards the ball
5) weight will shift into the trail side and bring the low point back with it, resulting in inconsistent contact and unpredictable ball flight.
6) you'll "chicken wing" and/or flip through impact
7) pain, discomfort, and/or possible injury
We don't need to try to get to "parallel" with this swing, and fighting your body in an attempt to do so will result in some combination of the above issues. If you execute this swing properly you will have created width and plenty of distance for that club to travel by taking it in deep, and that will enable you to harness the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum".
By the way, regardless of your age you may be interested to know that a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. *_It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion._* Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built.
Have you looked into the comprehensive, sequential learning platform of the online school yet? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
You don't need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing, experience great ball striking, and reclaim - or even exceed - yardages from years past. I hope you'll give the school some thought.
Tom
Sad. Common sense is not common.
Indeed, a sad reality of this completely non-sensical world....
However, that aside it can still be effectively applied to the golf swing. For a good starting point, here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom