Does it almost feel like hitting a punch shot... I always pure it when I hit a punch but I think it's because how much you put your weight and your hands forward in that type of swing.
Not gonna lie. I have been training my swing for 8 months using TH-cam and feedback from scratch golfers. I had about 5 guys on TH-cam that I trusted enough to listen to and try to learn from. Since finding Saguto golf last week, he is the only one I’ll listen to going forward! Makes it so simple! Soon as I go back to one of my old instructors, I’m back to over thinking. Thanks Tom!
Just blown away honestly. Went to the range yesterday using Tom’s tips and it was the best range session in a while! Only problem was I hit maybe 4-5 balls a little fat out of the bucket. So I get on TH-cam this morning and this video teaching you how not to hit it fat or thin is staring me in the face. Ready for round 2 now!
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Derek, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. This 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. No surprise then that it stands the test of time and does not discriminate by age or ability - from kids to seniors and everyone in between, inclusive of the best players in the world today. Thanks again for your support and for sharing your improvement, and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: I may have already shared the 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. Here it is just in case: go.saguto.golf/ Beyond that, if you'd really like to get on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, structured, sequential platform, please consider my online school. That is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews.
The best training style, methods and accurate information anywhere. I am 72 years old and have never actually played a round of golf. A bunch of duffers got me so confused I put the gear away for two years. I’m baaaaack and completely focused on working through my whole bag using Toms methods. Joining right after I finish typing. Then off to KFC for a 3 piece Krispy meal. Thanks Tom!
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Barney, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. I'm thrilled to have you in the online school! Embrace the system, embrace the process, and you will soon embrace ownership of a well-functioning swing and the resulting ball striking bliss it provides! Have fun out there, and keep it KFCrispy!! Tom
My pleasure!! I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. Thanks for your message and support!! 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 structured learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Just started watching this Saguto dude and he really has the talent of explaining things, and is entertaining too. I’m up in Canada and will try his methods on the range when the weather is better. Into my driving net I already notice the difference. Well done, and not boring tutorials.
I sincerely appreciate the kind words, Greggory, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating well with you!! I hope the weather breaks soon so you can get out there! Tom PS: Have you checked out my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” yet? Here's a link in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of this swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Wow, your lessons are easy to understand and make sense. I have always got my weight back on trail foot and couldn’t kit the ball with any height, but keeping weight forward 60/40 is a game changer. I have watched a lot of video’s and your the only teacher that really helped me. Thank you!
I'm very glad to know that my channel's instruction is resonating well with you, @Golfinky!! Yes - it was a game changer for me as well, as I testify to in this story of my “conversion”: th-cam.com/video/PM8lNNrMPEk/w-d-xo.html By the way, if you like my channel's content, then you really ought to check out the comprehensive, structured learning platform for all the finer aspects of the swing (and the game in general) in my online school. So many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about it: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga Keep up the great work and have fun out there! Tom
That's what we're aiming for here, Joel - crispy compression without the fat!! I'm glad to know that this has resonated well with you and your teaching!! Cheers! Tom
Both of you are supurb and should be proud of your dedication to helping others wirh the great game of ⛳! I want to visit Litchfield and maybe meet you. Im in Charlotte.
Thanks John - I'm glad to know that my teaching style is resonating with you! By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ Tom
I saw one of your videos on “TH-cam shorts,” that was less than two minutes long. It changed my game. I am 65 and a 7.1 index, but only because my short game is really good. I have been hitting/ball striking terrible for the past few years. Your short video showing how bringing back the club on the reverse C, and return it along the same arc reminded me of my first golf lesson ever. As I lose flexibility being older even though I’m in good shape at 6’ 0” 188 lbs, I just don’t have the flexibility I used to and realized I had been picking my club up and not making a shoulder turn. Your short lesson changed everything for me and I went out and shot 76 with my son. I’m now watching all your videos and sending them to my friends. I’m in San Diego but I saw you had a 717 area code and I am originally from Pennsylvania so if you’re from Pennsylvania that’s terrific because that’s where we originally are from. I can’t imagine why I’ve never discovered you before but you’re terrific and I appreciate your videos so very much. Thank you.
That's awesome!! I'm very glad to know that lesson resonated so well with you - great job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!! A significant percentage of my students and online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, 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. You don't need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing and experience great ball striking. I'm in South Carolina now, but I did grow up in South Central PA. Thanks so much for your support and for sharing your success, keep up the great work, and have fun out there!! Tom PS: If you're interested in taking your game to the next level, please your game to the next level, please consider the online school. That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying and resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise as well as all my short game instruction, plus advanced level courses on shot shaping and power/distance and more. So many folks across the globe - including many seasoned and low-handicap players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf
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 in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will also like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ Thanks for your message and support, and keep up the great work!! Tom
Ben playing since 1966. Tons of range time, and have always been optimistic when I get there, and ready to quit after a bucket. Your videos have finally helped me find consistency after chasing a golf swing literally my whole life watching every video and having no luck till now. My ball striking has so much improved thanks to you. My wife thanks you too, I’m not as crabby after range session now.
Ah yes - another marriage saved. My couples therapy invoice is in the mail, John.....😆😆 I'm thrilled to know that your ball striking has benefited from my instruction content! Thanks so much for sharing your improvement, keep up the great work, and have fun out there!! Tom
HOLY SH!T HOLY SH!T HOLY SH!T. Getting that far left always scared me but it was shocking how good it got me to rotate and activate my ground forces. No sliding, no jumping, none of that. I set my weight on my left side 60 - 30 and took a number of small swings to feel the change and get used to it and then......SNAP, I got the feeling, for another 35 minutes and found my low point. Flushed 10-12 in a row and began to trust where I was going to bottom out. Ramped up the speed and amazed myself with the mash I was feeling. Saw consistent distance and dined on KFC impact until I stopped. dude. the smile on my face right now is pure amazement. the last 20 years have been a huge ?????????. That has ended as of today. Thank you Tom and Jess. UNREAL.
Thanks, Joe!! Jess is a great teaching pro and an even greater person. I really enjoyed getting to know him and I'm so glad we were able to shoot this episode together while down there at instructor camp in Miami!! Tom
I have to hand it to you Tom. This video with Jess was like hitting the lottery for me. Maybe once in 30-40 swings with an iron, I would get that sweet buttery feel of a dead solid perfect, iron shot you talked about. I did exactly as you guys instructed. I took short swings with straight arms and 55-60 percent of my weight on my lead leg. I did this for about 15 minutes without hitting any balls. My divot was always in front of my alignment rod. Long story short, my first 8 shots with a half swing were spot on in the center of the club face. I had a little fade but oh how I loved that buttery feel and solid click of ball being hit perfectly. Tried a few 3/4 swings and they were good also. I have a few timing issues to start drawing the ball again but don’t anticipate that will be hard. Many thanks for the best day I’ve had on the range in a long time. Taking it to the course tomorrow!
That's awesome!! I commend you on slowly and deliberately building this into your swing rather than rushing through it and going back to beating balls. This will pay long-term dividends. Thanks for sharing your success with this lesson; I hope you had an enjoyable round while deploying these swing keys!! Tom
Tom and Jess, the Stack & Tilt Dream Team!!! Great video! Tom, I don't miss any of your instruction videos, and I've also caught a fair number of Jess' as well. Keep up the great work both of you!!!
Thanks Ed - I had a fabulous time collaborating with Jess and am hopeful that will be able to do it again soon!! We truly appreciate your kind words and support! Tom
I'm 67 and I've been playing golf off and on since the 9th grade. I've never had a live golf lesson. I used to hit the ball better than I do now following big gaps in playing due to my health. Thankfully I'm doing better now and Tom's videos have helped me more than anything I've ever tried. He just simplifies the basics more clearly than anyone else for me. Thank you Tom!
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Ralph, and I am very glad to know that you are benefiting from my instruction content and enjoying my teaching style!! Thanks so much for sharing your success, keep up the great work, and have fun out there!! Tom
Our pleasure - we're glad you enjoyed it!! By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system Jess and I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ Tom
It's a great one to conquer, Paul, because it will you on the path towards crispy compression and seemingly effortless power! By the way, here's a link to my free mini-course if you'd like to learn about this swing in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ Have fun out there! Tom
Enjoy the channel. I committed at the beginning of the season to changing my swing. I've been playing 10 years now and have never been able to compress the ball and take a divot in front of the ball. This year through a lot of frustration and commitment (bad language and fits of frustration). I have learned a great deaal. I now make much better contact, take divots in front of the ball and have gained 2 club lengths. I am new to your channel and alot of the things I have worked on this year are mostly what you teach.
Awesome!! I'm thrilled for your improvement and and give you props for riding out the frustrations and sticking with the process!! I'm also glad to know that you found my channel and that the instruction content is resonating well with you. Thanks for sharing your success and keep up the great work!! Tom
It’s very nice for you to introduce another golf teacher in your video. This clearly shows you want to grow the game and help golfers play best golf if their life. You are the best Tom!
Thanks Rajan! It's all about growing this great game and helping folks to get the most enjoyment out of it that they possibly can. Accomplish that and the business success will take care of itself! Tom
I have become a big fan! Your videos are straightforward, understandable and helpful. What about weight being forward with the driver and fairway woods?
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Vince, 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! Yes - the weight-forward component also applies to the driver and woods. In fact, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: th-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/w-d-xo.html Beyond that, if you search the word "drive" on this channel you'll see some related content. Upon learning this swing properly you will be harnessing the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum". This is the reason my students and online school members of all age ranges end up bombing it farther than they ever had previously, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ This will provide a nice foundational understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag. Thanks for your message and support! Tom
Thanks John - I'm glad you enjoyed it!! By the way, if you like what you see and feel with regard to this method, please consider enrolling in the SagutoGolf online school. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing, the short game, and much more. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm constantly adding new content. This will really put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion! There's even a members' forum where you can ask me specific swing-related questions and suggest new content ideas, and I will soon be adding live Q&A sessions as well. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. Have fun out there! Tom
This is absolutely life changing. I have a net down in my basement and I immediately went down and did this drill. I have never in my life hit the turf after hitting the golf ball. I have never heard that crisp sound from my irons until tonight and I have had this set for 3 years. I’m going to repeat this drill every single day until it becomes muscle memory. I even did a few full swings and my goodness I think my 7 iron is going 200 yards when before it was 160-170. This is unreal how easy a golf swing actually is. Every time I golf these exact words come out of my mouth. “Golf is hands down the hardest sport there is”. I am almost 100% certain I will not have these words come out of my mouth on my next round
That's awesome!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated well with you, and welcome to the magical and blissful world of crispy compression!! 💪💪 Thanks for sharing your improvement, keep up the great work, and have fun out there!! Tom PS: Perhaps you might 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 from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level courses on shot shaping, power and distance, and much more. Thousands of folks across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf
@@danielpassmore5026 I played baseball from tball all the way senior year in highschool. What’s that gotta do with golf though? I think baseball made it so golf was harder for me to grasp. Last weekend my friends and I did a scramble in tourney. Usually my shots might be used 5-7 times but every single drive and par 3 drives we played mine. I made several putts, I just need to work on my game around the green. That’s where I used to be money but I lost it 🫠
We also shot -14 and tied first for the win. Usually when I’m golfing I get discouraged but this time around I felt co confident standing over the ball. I need to do a round playing only my shots see how I do. I’m more of scramble golfer though. I find it more enjoyable in the end playing with friends
Hey Tom, it's Tom from Greenbush golf course Greenbush michigan been trying to fix my slice , well its the open face at my stake point. Thanks for bringing it up in this video .I've been struggling with all the other aspects of my swing, but really it's all about the stike point. Thanks this is working.
I'm glad to know that you are seeing improvement, Tom! It's important to know why the ball is behaving a particular way in order to reverse engineer the cause. The ball is simply responding to the flight plan assigned to it by the clubface at impact. Clubface relative to target line dictates the ball's starting line, and face relative to path determines direction and degree of curvature. There's plenty of detailed content in the online school specific to ball flight fixes and shot shaping. Keep up the great work, and hopefully you'll be enjoying a steady diet of push-draws this upcoming season!! TS
Great content guys, eliminating weight shift is something I've been thinking about for a long time and I wouldn't be surprised if modern golf instruction starts going in that direction. Another big advantage is that it's a lot easier to clean up the swing and filter unwanted movements that go along with the shift and are detrimental to the strike!
Amen to that, Diego! Thanks very much for your well thought comments regarding this swing method!! The old paradigm is a tough one to break, but it is happening... Cheers! Tom
Actually, Andrew, I address that question directly in this week's episode: th-cam.com/video/kuQ8HysGjP4/w-d-xo.html Yes - the weight-forward component also applies to the driver. In fact, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: th-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/w-d-xo.html Beyond that, if you search the word "drive" on this channel you'll see some related content. I am aware that many folks out there believe - and some even teach - that we must try to "hit up on the ball" with the driver. However, consider that in our stock setup with the driver the hands are even with the inside of the lead thigh (as they are with all clubs when playing a standard shot) and our ball position is even with the inside of the heel of the lead foot. This presets a very slight degree of forward shaft lean with the driver. Beyond that, the ball is behind the zero-point of the swing (which is even with the lead shoulder/armpit), meaning that without any contrived manipulations the club will still be on its descent - albeit very close to flat - at impact. So, perhaps with the exception of folks with slower swing speeds - or 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/ Thanks, Tom Saguto, PGA
Gents , greetings from India 🇮🇳 , very clear cracking crispy instructions beautifully laid out steps, I will now go back to the basics and start un learning, unlearning is the most difficult part I think so, thanks for the instructions I will work on this drill and keep you guys posted hopefully share video - regards
Greetings sridhar DV! I appreciate your kind words and I’m glad you enjoyed my first video lesson collaboration with Jess!! I’m hopeful he and I will have an opportunity to do more of these in the future. I wish you all the best with your swing transition. It seems as though you have the proper perspective to successfully work your way through it! By the way, if you’d like a structured roadmap for this process I invite you to look into my online school, where for just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing, the short game, and much more. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm constantly adding new content. This will really put you on the fast track in a well-organized, self-guided fashion! There's even a members' forum where you can ask me specific swing-related questions and suggest new content ideas, and I will soon be adding live Q&A sessions as well. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. Thanks again! Tom
I have been lurking these Saguto Golf videos for a few weeks now. I'm newly returned to golf after a 20 year hiatus and I have never been a good golfer. I have never understood the synchronization of the lower and upper body before seeing these videos. I used the swing down with my arms, cutting across the ball. The result was horrible, inconsistent contact and a weak shot with zero distance. I've tried Tom's suggestions lately and have seen a dramatic improvement in ball striking, consistency, and length. It hasn't translated to better scores yet, mainly because my short game has let me down. I know I'm on the right track with Tom's concepts...and with a little focused practice, I'll be breaking 100 in no time. Thank you Mr. Saguto!
I’m glad to know that you’ve been lurking, John, (😂) and I appreciate your kind words!! Have you considered enrolling in the SagutoGolf online school? For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing, the short game, and much more. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm constantly adding new content. This will really put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion! There's even a members' forum where you can ask me specific swing-related questions and suggest new content ideas, and I will soon be adding live Q&A sessions as well. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. Let’s get you blasting through that 100 barrier ASAP!!! Cheers! Tom
@@SagutoGolf I am seriously considering it. I like your philosophy on the swing and your enthusiasm and passion is an inspiration. I want to be good at Golf and I believe in your method; I've been sharing links to your videos with several of my playing buddies :)
TOM I always played my best golf after practicing knock down shots..long chips before a round...now know why...my father was scratch...told me 2 things...divot target side of ball and athletic swing..That is the ultimate lesson of all time you guys delivered ! Dennis
Awesome!! 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 improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Yesterday I couldn't find the sweetspot on any club. Today, after watching this excellent video and just a few minutes of slo mo drills, my range session was 180⁰ turned around and I was carving butter for 2 hours. Very effective tutorial! Thanks!
Awesome! I'm very glad to know that this lesson turned things around for you. Nice job effectively building it into your swing. Thanks for sharing your success and keep up the great work!! Tom
It finally dawned on me, Tom, the alignment stick represents the ball, and you are hitting through the ball (alignment stick) to make contact with the ground in front of the ball. Great lesson.
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 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
Well done, Richard - I'm very glad to learn of your improvement through the weight-forward concept!! 💪💪 Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will really enjoy and benefit from the comprehensive, structured learning platform for all the finer aspects of the swing (and the game in general) in my online school. Have you looked into it yet? Thousands of folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. And here is a link to my free mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you are interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
3:20 THIS is key and my biggest problem. Thinking I have to actively shift around back and forth. But the problem is, that there is so much error-potential if you shift right + having your mass of arms and the club behind you --> so hard to get it all back to the left fast enough before reaching the low point...
Hi Lenny, Sadly, many well-intended yet misguided teachings of widely accepted "conventional" instruction - such as excessively strong grips, taking the club straight back, turning the shoulders level while independently lifting the club, 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 chronic frustration (and chronic back/knee/hip pain as well). I’m doing my best here to clear these up, put an end to the madness, and get folks on the path towards consistently crispy, powerful, body-friendly ball striking bliss. With specific regard to your stated issue, the need for a weight shift in the golf swing is one of the greatest fallacies ever taught, and it has led many an amateur golfer into the vast abyss of chronic inconsistency and frustration. This system certainly allows for some transfer of pressure into the trail side during the takeaway. After all, we are moving the mass of the arms and club backwards during that initial stage of the swing. Some like to sense the dynamic pressure shifts; others prefer the feel of a gradual increasing of weight load into the lead leg from the start. However, in either scenario the key here is that we do not allow our mass - and thereby our swing center and low point - to drift back at any point. In the swing system I teach we start with our weight forward (generally 55/45 for the short and mid irons, 60/40 for the longer clubs), gradually add more forward weight load into the transition (70/30), 80/20 halfway down, 90/10 impact, and 95/5 finish. There's no "weight shift"; instead, it's just a gradually increasing load onto the lead side. And the result is a centered, low-maintenance, body-friendly, consistent, and tremendously powerful swing. 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/ Tom
Hello Tom. I am Benny , from Jakarta. I have been following you for couple of years. Your tips in this video give me great results, especially on my irons and hybrid. My question is, do we still stay 60/40 for driver? Because I can hit more solid and more consistent as well on driver if I use your tips in this video, but then difficult for me to swing up. Or for driver, I have to switch back to 50/50 weight distribution on set up?
Hi Benny - It's essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. In fact, here is a video of Stack and Tilt co-founder Mike Bennett hitting the driver: th-cam.com/video/7fmtzyH3rsA/w-d-xo.html. It looks very similar to his iron swing, right?: th-cam.com/video/SLjwU_1Cc7o/w-d-xo.html If you do a search on this channel you'll see some content on the driver and fairway woods. Upon learning this swing properly you will be harnessing the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum". This is the reason my students and online school members of all age ranges end up bombing it farther than they ever had previously. As for hitting up with the driver, think of proper impact position - hands leading the clubface, bowed front wrist, weight 90% loaded into the lead leg. It'd be difficult to retain those angles if we were actually hitting up on it. So, perhaps with the exception of folks with slower swing speeds - or those Long Drive participants using extra high tees and hitting maybe 1-2 balls out of 10 onto a 60-yard wide "fairway" - the path is still ever so slightly down. In fact, believe it or not the PGA Tour average with the driver is actually minus (e.g.: downward) 1.3 degrees - nearly level but slightly down nonetheless! Thus, I do not advocate trying to hit up on the ball, and efforts to do so due to erroneous advice has caused many an amateur significant issues with their driver. So yes - you start with your weight forward (55/45 on the front side; 60/40 for the longer clubs), increase that same weight forward to the top of the backswing (70/30), and further increase the forward weight during the downswing from halfway down (80/20) through impact (90/10) and to the finish at 95/5 forward. If you keep that weight moving forward with the lower body while keeping your head and upper torso in place during the downswing, then the path will naturally shallow and you'll be bombing your driver! If you would like to own this swing through your entire bag - learning it at your own pace in a structured and sequential manner - then perhaps you will consider the SagutoGolf online school? So many folks across the globe are now playing the best golf of their lives as a result. As an enrolled member you'll enjoy: - Unlimited access to comprehensive members-only systems for the full swing. - Short game courses: Chipping, Pitching, Bunker play, Putting. - Simplified, succinct, step-by-step lessons and drills designed to put you on an accelerated path towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion. - Detailed troubleshooting diagnostic videos and fixes for a variety of common swing issues. - Power & Distance course. - Shot-Shaping Grid course. - Ball Flight Fixes course. - Indoor Training Program. - The quick-start “Get Out and Go Play” program. - A Members' Forum where you can ask specific swing-related questions, interact with others in the SagutoGolf community, and suggest new content ideas. - Access to all exclusive paid TH-cam channel members-only content at no additional charge. - Discounted rate on my V1 Swing Video Analysis service. - Ongoing additions of new professional instruction content. All that and more for just $99/year. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. Cheers! TS
Guys I tried the weight forward 1/4 swing method and I was hitting my seven iron like a robot! Straight, high and consistent as hell. Thank you so much!
That's awesome, Kevin!! I'm very glad to know that the weight-forward component is performing well for you. Nice job incorporating it into your swing. Thanks for sharing your success and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Guys, I’ve been working on the techniques from this video. I have one of those accu-shot mats with the grain that shows the spot the club struck and displays in the grain. I went to the range this morning, its a beautiful day in NY and I’m happy to report after about 20 or so half shots like Jess displays in the video, i began to lengthen the backswing. I kept 60-70% of the weight on the left foot, concentrated on left shoulder down and staying down with the chest and I had a fantastic ball striking day. Most of the rest of the strikes here high, straight and far. Just amazing.
Well done, @Firebird!! I'm very glad to know that Jess's drill from this episode resonated well with you. Great job executing it and then incorporating it into your swing!! Have fun out there! Tom
Your tips really helped me out my son and I played 18 holes my swing stayed pretty consistently I started off the round with a Birdie and finished with a score of 80 my personal best thank you for the great golf tips👍🏿
Video age doesn't matter, Terry, because the physics and geometry of the swing system I teach are timeless..... 😎 Seriously, 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 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
Wow what a great lesson. I have been so focussed on proper weight transition that i often get stuck on my back side. Ive been goung about it the wrong way. Can't wait to get to the range
You are definitely not alone with getting stuck on your trail side, Thomas. Sadly, many misconstrued and/or misguided teachings of "conventional" instruction - such as turning the shoulders level while independently lifting the club, shifting into and torquing against a firm trail side, actively rolling the hands through impact, etc. - have relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of chronic frustration (and chronic back/knee/hip pain as well). We're doing our best here to clear these up one by one and put an end to this madness. You will likely be amazed at how a centered swing will really crisp up your ball striking. And if you like your initial "weight-forward" experience, then perhaps you might consider the comprehensive, structured learning platform of my online school? So many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about it: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga Have fun out there! Tom
Me too I've been transferring weight back and actually starting with it back. This makes me realize I've been doing it all wrong this whole time 25 years
I'm glad you enjoyed it, @Kamal Goswami, and you are absolutely correct! In fact, a significant percentage of my students and online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them! By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning about the swing in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ Have fun out there!! Tom
Mr Tom... you are simply amazing..the Einstein doctor of golf..the ability to communicate the understanding of golf like no other on the Internet airwaves.. not even the pros can do the GOLF TALK as you well done coach you are a priceless professor to the 🌎 world of golf. Keep it coming.. your friend DG from California...via mexico.. amigo.. you changed my golf game to awesome heights ..thank you
You are far too kind, DG, but I sincerely appreciate your support and I am very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are continuing to resonated with you!! Thanks so much for sharing your dramatic improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom
Jess and I are very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, John. Thanks so much for your kind words!! Tom PS: By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system we teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Well done, Richard - I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job building it into your swing!! Thanks 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 quite certain you will really enjoy and benefit from the comprehensive, structured, step-by-step learning platform in my online school. Have you enrolled yet? It will put you on the fast track towards really mastering this system and taking ownership of a consistent, powerful, low-maintenance, body-friendly swing. Thousands of folks across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews.
Keep your arms straight and keep your weight on your lead leg. It's so simple but I've never seen this advice until this week (watched a similar video with Danny Maude to). I went to my course practice area today and hit 25 pitching wedge shots and 25 8 iron shots and it was a revelation. Gone is the feeling of trying to kill the ball with all of my strength and now it feels so smooth. There were no more fades or slices (I did have four shanks though) and now it's perfectly straight or small draws. Plus perfect divots after the ball! I can't wait to get back to the range!
Unfortunately, such sorcery from this dark underworld of golf instruction rarely finds its way to the mainstream because if too many folks found out about it the mainstream would then be rendered irrelevant....... 😎 Nice job incorporating those two tips into your swing. There's no need to kill it when you have physics and geometry working for you. Keep up the great work and have fun out there!! Tom PS: By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Awesome! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Zac! 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 think you will also like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Thanks Jonathan - I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice! Have fun out there! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will really like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Getting better each week at learning Tom’s technique. I was having a hard time keeping my weight shifted more onto my lead leg but I found that if I just narrow my stance bye just an inch or two it becomes much easier and natural. 👍👍
Awesome, Caesar - I'm glad to learn of your progress!! By the way, here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ TS
I’m hesitant to write this because I’ve waxed lyrical over other TH-cam instructors only to find their teachings did not stay with me for more than one range session, but man was I hitting it crispy today with a full side of mash. Will update this post as things (hopefully) develop..! UPDATE: Range Session #2: Tom, I’m a believer. I cannot believe the strike I was consistently getting and the beautiful crispy feeling. Not just once, but over and over. This has definitely never happened to me before. Can’t wait to get out and play.
I appreciate knowing that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you, and I'm (hesitantly 😎) glad to learn of your ball striking improvement! A word of caution with regard to watching different videos from various 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 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 seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. For starters, here's 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/ I look forward to your future progress reports. Keep it KFCrispy out there!! Tom
Here's an episode on this: th-cam.com/video/WxDD63quyk8/w-d-xo.html And here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning about the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ Cheers! Tom
Glad you enjoyed it, Ali! Yes - it’s essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. In fact, here is a video of Stack and Tilt co-founder Mike Bennett hitting the driver: th-cam.com/video/7fmtzyH3rsA/w-d-xo.html. It looks very similar to his iron swing, right?: th-cam.com/video/SLjwU_1Cc7o/w-d-xo.html If you do a search on this channel you'll see some content on the driver and fairway woods. Upon learning this swing properly you will be harnessing the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum". This is the reason my students and online school members of all age ranges end up bombing it farther than they ever had previously. Tom
Can't wait to get to the range now! Lost the art recently with disastrous results, going back to basics, this really makes sense and it's simple. Myriad swing thoughts before, during and after, take a hike.
Great lesson! I didn't see it mentioned, but when/how much should the weight on the front leg change? I know this is old so probably won't get an answer, but I'm curious. This helped make my swing more consistent, and I find a slow, deliberate back swing helps (doesn't pull you out of the 'rod through your bod' up-and-down alignment) and straightening my trail knee (a no-no in some articles and a yes-yes in others) really gives me more driving power, stability and keeps me in place.
Hi Scott, In the swing system I teach we start with our weight forward (generally 55/45 for the short and mid irons, 60/40 for the longer clubs), gradually add more forward weight to the top (70/30), 80/20 halfway down, 90/10 impact, and 95/5 finish. There's no "weight shift"; instead it's just a gradually increasing load onto the lead side. And the result is a centered, low-maintenance, body-friendly, consistent, and tremendously powerful swing. By the way, you can disregard the "no-no's" out there. This body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance swing system is designed to provide a lifetime of enjoyment for all golfers, and since it is rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology it does not discriminate by age or ability - from kids to seniors and everyone in between, inclusive of the best players in the world. As for my teaching of it, thousands of folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result of my online school, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. Thanks for your comment and keep up the great work!! Tom
i love stack ant tilt since your videos Tom one suggestion alot of golfers keep both feet straight at the ball. i notice the left foot is always facing out
Actually, Brian, having both feet flared out approximately 20 degrees, and the knees similarly angled outward are prescribed setup features of the Stack & Tilt swing system I teach. This orientation provides for an unrestricted 45 degrees of tilted hip turn, at which point we only need to add another 45 degrees of shoulder turn for a full 90 degrees. The result is a centered, stress-free, flowing motion back and through, and a very body-friendly, consistent, powerful swing. Here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning about the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ Thanks - I'm glad you are enjoying my instruction videos! Tom
Tom, I was at the Shriners this past weekend. I have a few pictures of the guys hitting driver from behind. You would not believe how tilted forward and down they were at impact. I can send you a couple if you want. You mentioned buttons down.
Feel free to send them to info@saguto.golf, Derrick. This swing is definitely not just for amateurs!! As I routinely tell folks, watch any Tour event on TV (or in person) and you'll see a significant percentage of players executing these motions, a fact corroborated by just how many of them have their lead arms at or barely above their tilted shoulder planes at the top. And if we were to ask how many PGA Tour major championship winners TILTED, TURNED, and EXTENDED in the golf swing, the answer would be all of them. Stack and Tilt is a golf swing system based on data from the game’s best golf ball strikers. For this reason someone can be embracing key Stack and Tilt elements without being aware of it (or perhaps not wishing to invoke public ridicule for mentioning those "taboo" words... 😎). This is because there are basic requirements that must be met to hit a golf ball consistently on the center of the clubface. There are also components necessary to add power to the golf swing without sacrificing accuracy. The S&T guys determined, based on research conducted on the best golfers of all time along with their in-depth study of The Golfing Machine, that they all had 3 things in common (the 3 main golf fundamentals): 1. Hit the ground in the same spot every time (consistently crispy contact) 2. Have enough power to play the golf course well (distance) 3. Be able to have a predictable curve (accuracy). A player MUST own these three non-negotiables in order to truly be good at golf, and Stack and Tilt provides a road map for executing them incredibly well in a low-maintenance and body-friendly manner. As far as Tour players using 100% of it, 99% of it, 97% of it, or 78% of it, it doesn't really matter because they're ALL doing it to some extent. Those 3 fundamentals never change! Thanks, Tom
Thanks Tom - I appreciate your very kind words and your support of my online school!! I recently had an opportunity to meet Jess Frank down in Miami at a Stack and Tilt instructors' academy hosted by founder Andy Plummer, and that's where we shot this episode. Jess is a great guy and a fabulous instructor - I definitely hope to do some future collab work with him! Keep it Krispy!! Tom
Thanks for the great video share Tom. Your tips are very simple to follow and even self-explanatory in some cases. I’ve been following the videos for a few weeks now and I’ve noticed some key improvements in getting my swing consistent and better impact. I’m not too worried about distance but my dispersion has noticeably reduced for my irons and the accuracy has definitely improved which for me is key. Keep up the good work.
That’s fantastic, and yes - the distance will definitely come as you get more comfortable with the motions and begin to apply the “wrath”! Thanks for sharing your success and keep up the great work!! Tom
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Does it almost feel like hitting a punch shot... I always pure it when I hit a punch but I think it's because how much you put your weight and your hands forward in that type of swing.
Where should ball position be for icons n wood s?
Not gonna lie. I have been training my swing for 8 months using TH-cam and feedback from scratch golfers. I had about 5 guys on TH-cam that I trusted enough to listen to and try to learn from. Since finding Saguto golf last week, he is the only one I’ll listen to going forward! Makes it so simple! Soon as I go back to one of my old instructors, I’m back to over thinking.
Thanks Tom!
Just blown away honestly. Went to the range yesterday using Tom’s tips and it was the best range session in a while! Only problem was I hit maybe 4-5 balls a little fat out of the bucket. So I get on TH-cam this morning and this video teaching you how not to hit it fat or thin is staring me in the face. Ready for round 2 now!
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Derek, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction.
This 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. No surprise then that it stands the test of time and does not discriminate by age or ability - from kids to seniors and everyone in between, inclusive of the best players in the world today.
Thanks again for your support and for sharing your improvement, and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: I may have already shared the 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. Here it is just in case: go.saguto.golf/ Beyond that, if you'd really like to get on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, structured, sequential platform, please consider my online school. That is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews.
The best training style, methods and accurate information anywhere. I am 72 years old and have never actually played a round of golf. A bunch of duffers got me so confused I put the gear away for two years. I’m baaaaack and completely focused on working through my whole bag using Toms methods. Joining right after I finish typing. Then off to KFC for a 3 piece Krispy meal. Thanks Tom!
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Barney, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction.
I'm thrilled to have you in the online school! Embrace the system, embrace the process, and you will soon embrace ownership of a well-functioning swing and the resulting ball striking bliss it provides!
Have fun out there, and keep it KFCrispy!!
Tom
i have learned more from your channel in 2 weeks than i have learned from anyone else in 40 years of trying to play golf THANKYOU!!!!
My pleasure!! I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction.
Thanks for your message and support!!
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 structured learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Just started watching this Saguto dude and he really has the talent of explaining things, and is entertaining too. I’m up in Canada and will try his methods on the range when the weather is better. Into my driving net I already notice the difference. Well done, and not boring tutorials.
I sincerely appreciate the kind words, Greggory, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating well with you!!
I hope the weather breaks soon so you can get out there!
Tom
PS: Have you checked out my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” yet? Here's a link in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of this swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
He has gift...to teach with clarity and be entertaining at the same time...I love his stuff but I laugh at him a lot !!😂
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This is gold baby, it’s gold!!!
Thanks, Banya!😀
Wow, your lessons are easy to understand and make sense. I have always got my weight back on trail foot and couldn’t kit the ball with any height, but keeping weight forward 60/40 is a game changer. I have watched a lot of video’s and your the only teacher that really helped me. Thank you!
I'm very glad to know that my channel's instruction is resonating well with you, @Golfinky!! Yes - it was a game changer for me as well, as I testify to in this story of my “conversion”: th-cam.com/video/PM8lNNrMPEk/w-d-xo.html
By the way, if you like my channel's content, then you really ought to check out the comprehensive, structured learning platform for all the finer aspects of the swing (and the game in general) in my online school. So many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about it: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga
Keep up the great work and have fun out there!
Tom
I’m so Happy to see my 2 best Golf Teacher’s
Together!!!!
Thanks Barry - I'm glad you enjoyed this collaboration! Jess and I had a lot of fun doing it. He's a great guy and a fabulous instructor!
Tom
I'm a teacher Suguto and the tilt changed my teaching. Never will u hit it fat. Ty so much..
That's what we're aiming for here, Joel - crispy compression without the fat!! I'm glad to know that this has resonated well with you and your teaching!!
Cheers!
Tom
Jess and Tom! Dynamic duo! Great job gentleman!
Thanks Dennis - I’m glad you enjoyed it!!
Jess is fantastic!!
Tom
Both of you are supurb and should be proud of your dedication to helping others wirh the great game of ⛳! I want to visit Litchfield and maybe meet you. Im in Charlotte.
You are the man Tom..easy to follow lessons & understanding of the swing & body position position.
Thank you again, Michael - I appreciate your kind words and support!!
Tom
Like the way you come up to the camera and talk directly to us.
Thanks John - I'm glad to know that my teaching style is resonating with you!
By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Tom
I totally agree that moving the weight forward on the backswing is the key. This is how I became able to hit the ball first then the turf.
Wow...how did I miss this video of my two favorite S&T Teachers on TH-cam ? Thanks for the combined crispness..
Glad you found it, Pete. Jess is awesome!!
I saw one of your videos on “TH-cam shorts,” that was less than two minutes long. It changed my game. I am 65 and a 7.1 index, but only because my short game is really good. I have been hitting/ball striking terrible for the past few years. Your short video showing how bringing back the club on the reverse C, and return it along the same arc reminded me of my first golf lesson ever. As I lose flexibility being older even though I’m in good shape at 6’ 0” 188 lbs, I just don’t have the flexibility I used to and realized I had been picking my club up and not making a shoulder turn. Your short lesson changed everything for me and I went out and shot 76 with my son. I’m now watching all your videos and sending them to my friends. I’m in San Diego but I saw you had a 717 area code and I am originally from Pennsylvania so if you’re from Pennsylvania that’s terrific because that’s where we originally are from. I can’t imagine why I’ve never discovered you before but you’re terrific and I appreciate your videos so very much. Thank you.
That's awesome!! I'm very glad to know that lesson resonated so well with you - great job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!!
A significant percentage of my students and online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, 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. You don't need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing and experience great ball striking.
I'm in South Carolina now, but I did grow up in South Central PA.
Thanks so much for your support and for sharing your success, keep up the great work, and have fun out there!!
Tom
PS: If you're interested in taking your game to the next level, please your game to the next level, please consider the online school. That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying and resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise as well as all my short game instruction, plus advanced level courses on shot shaping and power/distance and more. So many folks across the globe - including many seasoned and low-handicap players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf
Two Great Instructors!!
Just started watching Saguto and man I love the way this guy explains things. He makes it super simple for beginners to pick up and learn.
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 in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction.
By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will also like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Thanks for your message and support, and keep up the great work!!
Tom
I'm so glad I found you guys together, the best 2 instructors in golf, PERIOD
Thanks so much for your kind words, Simon - Jess and I sincerely appreciate it!!!
TS
I’ve read all the books and watched a thousand videos. Now that I found Tom, I actually know what to practise. I finally get it.
I'm very glad to know that my instruction content is resonating well with you, @Perky B!!
Have fun out there!
TS
Ben playing since 1966. Tons of range time, and have always been optimistic when I get there, and ready to quit after a bucket. Your videos have finally helped me find consistency after chasing a golf swing literally my whole life watching every video and having no luck till now. My ball striking has so much improved thanks to you. My wife thanks you too, I’m not as crabby after range session now.
Ah yes - another marriage saved. My couples therapy invoice is in the mail, John.....😆😆
I'm thrilled to know that your ball striking has benefited from my instruction content! Thanks so much for sharing your improvement, keep up the great work, and have fun out there!!
Tom
HOLY SH!T HOLY SH!T HOLY SH!T. Getting that far left always scared me but it was shocking how good it got me to rotate and activate my ground forces. No sliding, no jumping, none of that. I set my weight on my left side 60 - 30 and took a number of small swings to feel the change and get used to it and then......SNAP, I got the feeling, for another 35 minutes and found my low point. Flushed 10-12 in a row and began to trust where I was going to bottom out. Ramped up the speed and amazed myself with the mash I was feeling. Saw consistent distance and dined on KFC impact until I stopped. dude. the smile on my face right now is pure amazement. the last 20 years have been a huge ?????????. That has ended as of today. Thank you Tom and Jess. UNREAL.
You two are excellent instructors individually, but when paired together you are the dynamic duo.
Thanks, Joe!! Jess is a great teaching pro and an even greater person. I really enjoyed getting to know him and I'm so glad we were able to shoot this episode together while down there at instructor camp in Miami!!
Tom
Excellent lesson. Keep it up you crazy bastard!!! Much thx.
Thanks AMF!
This is easy to understand and to do - SPOT ON. And it works.
Thanks!! I'm glad this collaborative lesson resonated well with you!!
Tom
what an amazing video! You are great Tom!!!
many thanks, Stavros
I sincerely appreciate all your kind comments, Stavros, and I'm very glad to know that you are enjoying my content!!
Tom
I have to hand it to you Tom. This video with Jess was like hitting the lottery for me. Maybe once in 30-40 swings with an iron, I would get that sweet buttery feel of a dead solid perfect, iron shot you talked about. I did exactly as you guys instructed. I took short swings with straight arms and 55-60 percent of my weight on my lead leg. I did this for about 15 minutes without hitting any balls. My divot was always in front of my alignment rod. Long story short, my first 8 shots with a half swing were spot on in the center of the club face. I had a little fade but oh how I loved that buttery feel and solid click of ball being hit perfectly. Tried a few 3/4 swings and they were good also. I have a few timing issues to start drawing the ball again but don’t anticipate that will be hard. Many thanks for the best day I’ve had on the range in a long time. Taking it to the course tomorrow!
That's awesome!! I commend you on slowly and deliberately building this into your swing rather than rushing through it and going back to beating balls. This will pay long-term dividends.
Thanks for sharing your success with this lesson; I hope you had an enjoyable round while deploying these swing keys!!
Tom
Tom and Jess, the Stack & Tilt Dream Team!!! Great video! Tom, I don't miss any of your instruction videos, and I've also caught a fair number of Jess' as well. Keep up the great work both of you!!!
Thanks Ed - I had a fabulous time collaborating with Jess and am hopeful that will be able to do it again soon!!
We truly appreciate your kind words and support!
Tom
I watch this video every day and I get so much out of it. I enjoy it very much
Thanks Bob!!
Thanks Jess and Tom. Buttons down puts it together.
This channel just makes you hungry for more
Crispy KFC or Golf??......😆
SO simple. Love this drill. Looks like the answer to my senior jerky swing.
This will help so many golfers get better. Awesome advice. Great work guys.
Thanks Alan - Jess and I are glad to know that this lesson resonated with you. Thanks for your kind words and support!!
Tom
I'm 67 and I've been playing golf off and on since the 9th grade. I've never had a live golf lesson. I used to hit the ball better than I do now following big gaps in playing due to my health. Thankfully I'm doing better now and Tom's videos have helped me more than anything I've ever tried. He just simplifies the basics more clearly than anyone else for me. Thank you Tom!
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Ralph, and I am very glad to know that you are benefiting from my instruction content and enjoying my teaching style!!
Thanks so much for sharing your success, keep up the great work, and have fun out there!!
Tom
My two favourite golf teachers on TH-cam, together!! Thanks guys 😀👍🏼
Thanks Jim - we truly appreciate your kind words and support!!
Tom
Great lesson Tom and Jess Thanks
Our pleasure - we're glad you enjoyed it!!
By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system Jess and I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Tom
Best lesson ever, I’m not watching any more golf lesson vids till I’ve conquered this lesson 👍👍👍👍
It's a great one to conquer, Paul, because it will you on the path towards crispy compression and seemingly effortless power!
By the way, here's a link to my free mini-course if you'd like to learn about this swing in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Have fun out there!
Tom
Great advice
Enjoy the channel.
I committed at the beginning of the season to changing my swing.
I've been playing 10 years now and have never been able to compress the ball and take a divot in front of the ball. This year through a lot of frustration and commitment (bad language and fits of frustration). I have learned a great deaal. I now make much better contact, take divots in front of the ball and have gained 2 club lengths. I am new to your channel and alot of the things I have worked on this year are mostly what you teach.
Awesome!! I'm thrilled for your improvement and and give you props for riding out the frustrations and sticking with the process!! I'm also glad to know that you found my channel and that the instruction content is resonating well with you.
Thanks for sharing your success and keep up the great work!!
Tom
It’s very nice for you to introduce another golf teacher in your video. This clearly shows you want to grow the game and help golfers play best golf if their life. You are the best Tom!
Thanks Rajan! It's all about growing this great game and helping folks to get the most enjoyment out of it that they possibly can. Accomplish that and the business success will take care of itself!
Tom
love this video. so helpful again :) feeling more confident with my swing after this ... and the drills. thanks a lot.
Thanks! I'm very glad to know that this lesson with Jess resonated so well with you.
Keep up the great work!!
Tom
I have become a big fan! Your videos are straightforward, understandable and helpful. What about weight being forward with the driver and fairway woods?
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Vince, 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!
Yes - the weight-forward component also applies to the driver and woods. In fact, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: th-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/w-d-xo.html Beyond that, if you search the word "drive" on this channel you'll see some related content.
Upon learning this swing properly you will be harnessing the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum". This is the reason my students and online school members of all age ranges end up bombing it farther than they ever had previously, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews.
Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ This will provide a nice foundational understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag.
Thanks for your message and support!
Tom
both of you were great here. This is an excellent 17 minutes of teaching. I can't wait to get out there and give it a go!
Thanks John - I'm glad you enjoyed it!!
By the way, if you like what you see and feel with regard to this method, please consider enrolling in the SagutoGolf online school. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing, the short game, and much more. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm constantly adding new content. This will really put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion! There's even a members' forum where you can ask me specific swing-related questions and suggest new content ideas, and I will soon be adding live Q&A sessions as well. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga.
Have fun out there!
Tom
I can’t wait to try it also.
@@SagutoGolf done. I don't see the stack & tilt stuff in there tho. I thought I'd get access to that there
This is absolutely life changing. I have a net down in my basement and I immediately went down and did this drill. I have never in my life hit the turf after hitting the golf ball. I have never heard that crisp sound from my irons until tonight and I have had this set for 3 years. I’m going to repeat this drill every single day until it becomes muscle memory. I even did a few full swings and my goodness I think my 7 iron is going 200 yards when before it was 160-170. This is unreal how easy a golf swing actually is. Every time I golf these exact words come out of my mouth. “Golf is hands down the hardest sport there is”. I am almost 100% certain I will not have these words come out of my mouth on my next round
That's awesome!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated well with you, and welcome to the magical and blissful world of crispy compression!! 💪💪
Thanks for sharing your improvement, keep up the great work, and have fun out there!!
Tom
PS: Perhaps you might 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 from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level courses on shot shaping, power and distance, and much more. Thousands of folks across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf
You ever tried hitting a baseball?
@@danielpassmore5026 I played baseball from tball all the way senior year in highschool. What’s that gotta do with golf though? I think baseball made it so golf was harder for me to grasp. Last weekend my friends and I did a scramble in tourney. Usually my shots might be used 5-7 times but every single drive and par 3 drives we played mine. I made several putts, I just need to work on my game around the green. That’s where I used to be money but I lost it 🫠
We also shot -14 and tied first for the win. Usually when I’m golfing I get discouraged but this time around I felt co confident standing over the ball. I need to do a round playing only my shots see how I do. I’m more of scramble golfer though. I find it more enjoyable in the end playing with friends
I can't get enough of your content. First round of the year is coming up this weekend. Looking forward to applying what I've learned.
Awesome!! Have fun out there, Kurt!!
Keep it crispy! 😎
Tom
@@SagutoGolf KFC BABY!
Speaking of which, I'm still waiting for that endorsement deal from The Colonel..... 😆😆
I totally agree that the alignment sticks are the best investment in your game.
Driveway markers at Home Depot $2
Hey Tom, it's Tom from Greenbush golf course Greenbush michigan been trying to fix my slice , well its the open face at my stake point. Thanks for bringing it up in this video .I've been struggling with all the other aspects of my swing, but really it's all about the stike point. Thanks this is working.
I'm glad to know that you are seeing improvement, Tom!
It's important to know why the ball is behaving a particular way in order to reverse engineer the cause. The ball is simply responding to the flight plan assigned to it by the clubface at impact. Clubface relative to target line dictates the ball's starting line, and face relative to path determines direction and degree of curvature. There's plenty of detailed content in the online school specific to ball flight fixes and shot shaping.
Keep up the great work, and hopefully you'll be enjoying a steady diet of push-draws this upcoming season!!
TS
Great content guys, eliminating weight shift is something I've been thinking about for a long time and I wouldn't be surprised if modern golf instruction starts going in that direction. Another big advantage is that it's a lot easier to clean up the swing and filter unwanted movements that go along with the shift and are detrimental to the strike!
Amen to that, Diego!
Thanks very much for your well thought comments regarding this swing method!!
The old paradigm is a tough one to break, but it is happening...
Cheers!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf Tom does your ball move slightly up in your stance when doing the stack and tilt.?
I had to come back and watch this again perfect simple instructions
Thank you Tom. Your instructions helped to reduce my score by 5 strokes.
That's awesome!! I'm very glad to know that my instruction is benefiting you.
Thanks for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
Really worked for me! Far more consistent at the range... cant wait to take it to the course.
Awesome!! We're glad this lesson resonated well with you.
Have fun out there putting it into play!!
Tom
I get this for irons but this applies for the driver as well?
Actually, Andrew, I address that question directly in this week's episode: th-cam.com/video/kuQ8HysGjP4/w-d-xo.html
Yes - the weight-forward component also applies to the driver. In fact, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: th-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/w-d-xo.html Beyond that, if you search the word "drive" on this channel you'll see some related content.
I am aware that many folks out there believe - and some even teach - that we must try to "hit up on the ball" with the driver. However, consider that in our stock setup with the driver the hands are even with the inside of the lead thigh (as they are with all clubs when playing a standard shot) and our ball position is even with the inside of the heel of the lead foot. This presets a very slight degree of forward shaft lean with the driver. Beyond that, the ball is behind the zero-point of the swing (which is even with the lead shoulder/armpit), meaning that without any contrived manipulations the club will still be on its descent - albeit very close to flat - at impact.
So, perhaps with the exception of folks with slower swing speeds - or 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/
Thanks,
Tom Saguto, PGA
Thanks so much for this !!
Gents , greetings from India 🇮🇳 , very clear cracking crispy instructions beautifully laid out steps, I will now go back to the basics and start un learning, unlearning is the most difficult part I think so, thanks for the instructions I will work on this drill and keep you guys posted hopefully share video - regards
Greetings sridhar DV!
I appreciate your kind words and I’m glad you enjoyed my first video lesson collaboration with Jess!! I’m hopeful he and I will have an opportunity to do more of these in the future.
I wish you all the best with your swing transition. It seems as though you have the proper perspective to successfully work your way through it!
By the way, if you’d like a structured roadmap for this process I invite you to look into my online school, where for just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing, the short game, and much more. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm constantly adding new content. This will really put you on the fast track in a well-organized, self-guided fashion! There's even a members' forum where you can ask me specific swing-related questions and suggest new content ideas, and I will soon be adding live Q&A sessions as well. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga.
Thanks again!
Tom
Another great job guys. Keeping it simple does the job. Be good,stay safe-Russ
Thanks Russ!
I have been lurking these Saguto Golf videos for a few weeks now. I'm newly returned to golf after a 20 year hiatus and I have never been a good golfer. I have never understood the synchronization of the lower and upper body before seeing these videos. I used the swing down with my arms, cutting across the ball. The result was horrible, inconsistent contact and a weak shot with zero distance. I've tried Tom's suggestions lately and have seen a dramatic improvement in ball striking, consistency, and length. It hasn't translated to better scores yet, mainly because my short game has let me down. I know I'm on the right track with Tom's concepts...and with a little focused practice, I'll be breaking 100 in no time. Thank you Mr. Saguto!
I’m glad to know that you’ve been lurking, John, (😂) and I appreciate your kind words!!
Have you considered enrolling in the SagutoGolf online school? For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing, the short game, and much more. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm constantly adding new content. This will really put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion! There's even a members' forum where you can ask me specific swing-related questions and suggest new content ideas, and I will soon be adding live Q&A sessions as well. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga.
Let’s get you blasting through that 100 barrier ASAP!!!
Cheers!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf I am seriously considering it. I like your philosophy on the swing and your enthusiasm and passion is an inspiration. I want to be good at Golf and I believe in your method; I've been sharing links to your videos with several of my playing buddies :)
Wonderful teaching ! Simple and easy to learn . Thanks for both of you !
Thanks! Jess and I are glad to know that you enjoyed this lesson!!
Tom
TOM
I always played my best golf after practicing knock down shots..long chips before a round...now know why...my father was scratch...told me 2 things...divot target side of ball and athletic swing..That is the ultimate lesson of all time you guys delivered !
Dennis
Thanks Dennis!! And great simple words of wisdom from your dad!!
Tom
Ohhh that was finger licking good instruction Tom and Frank
Thanks Tony - glad you enjoyed the first of hopefully many more Tom & Jess collaborations!
I tried. It took me 4 attempts to get the feeling. It works REALLY REALLY well. Thank you, Tom. Great drills.
Also, your instructions on back swing helped a great deal. Many many thanks.
Awesome!! 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 improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Very much useful tip.. Nice and crispy to the point.. Basic rules explained simple
Yesterday I couldn't find the sweetspot on any club. Today, after watching this excellent video and just a few minutes of slo mo drills, my range session was 180⁰ turned around and I was carving butter for 2 hours. Very effective tutorial! Thanks!
Awesome! I'm very glad to know that this lesson turned things around for you. Nice job effectively building it into your swing.
Thanks for sharing your success and keep up the great work!!
Tom
It finally dawned on me, Tom, the alignment stick represents the ball, and you are hitting through the ball (alignment stick) to make contact with the ground in front of the ball.
Great lesson.
Great video!!!!!! Striking the ball better than ever!
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 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
Love tom,Implemented the 55 to 60 % weight on my left side,nice easy takeaway while keeping my head still throughout,paid IMMEDIATE divedends!!
Well done, Richard - I'm very glad to learn of your improvement through the weight-forward concept!! 💪💪
Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will really enjoy and benefit from the comprehensive, structured learning platform for all the finer aspects of the swing (and the game in general) in my online school. Have you looked into it yet? Thousands of folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. And here is a link to my free mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you are interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
3:20 THIS is key and my biggest problem. Thinking I have to actively shift around back and forth. But the problem is, that there is so much error-potential if you shift right + having your mass of arms and the club behind you --> so hard to get it all back to the left fast enough before reaching the low point...
Hi Lenny,
Sadly, many well-intended yet misguided teachings of widely accepted "conventional" instruction - such as excessively strong grips, taking the club straight back, turning the shoulders level while independently lifting the club, 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 chronic frustration (and chronic back/knee/hip pain as well). I’m doing my best here to clear these up, put an end to the madness, and get folks on the path towards consistently crispy, powerful, body-friendly ball striking bliss.
With specific regard to your stated issue, the need for a weight shift in the golf swing is one of the greatest fallacies ever taught, and it has led many an amateur golfer into the vast abyss of chronic inconsistency and frustration. This system certainly allows for some transfer of pressure into the trail side during the takeaway. After all, we are moving the mass of the arms and club backwards during that initial stage of the swing. Some like to sense the dynamic pressure shifts; others prefer the feel of a gradual increasing of weight load into the lead leg from the start. However, in either scenario the key here is that we do not allow our mass - and thereby our swing center and low point - to drift back at any point. In the swing system I teach we start with our weight forward (generally 55/45 for the short and mid irons, 60/40 for the longer clubs), gradually add more forward weight load into the transition (70/30), 80/20 halfway down, 90/10 impact, and 95/5 finish. There's no "weight shift"; instead, it's just a gradually increasing load onto the lead side. And the result is a centered, low-maintenance, body-friendly, consistent, and tremendously powerful swing.
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/
Tom
Hello Tom. I am Benny , from Jakarta. I have been following you for couple of years. Your tips in this video give me great results, especially on my irons and hybrid. My question is, do we still stay 60/40 for driver? Because I can hit more solid and more consistent as well on driver if I use your tips in this video, but then difficult for me to swing up. Or for driver, I have to switch back to 50/50 weight distribution on set up?
Hi Benny - It's essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. In fact, here is a video of Stack and Tilt co-founder Mike Bennett hitting the driver: th-cam.com/video/7fmtzyH3rsA/w-d-xo.html. It looks very similar to his iron swing, right?: th-cam.com/video/SLjwU_1Cc7o/w-d-xo.html If you do a search on this channel you'll see some content on the driver and fairway woods. Upon learning this swing properly you will be harnessing the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum". This is the reason my students and online school members of all age ranges end up bombing it farther than they ever had previously.
As for hitting up with the driver, think of proper impact position - hands leading the clubface, bowed front wrist, weight 90% loaded into the lead leg. It'd be difficult to retain those angles if we were actually hitting up on it. So, perhaps with the exception of folks with slower swing speeds - or those Long Drive participants using extra high tees and hitting maybe 1-2 balls out of 10 onto a 60-yard wide "fairway" - the path is still ever so slightly down. In fact, believe it or not the PGA Tour average with the driver is actually minus (e.g.: downward) 1.3 degrees - nearly level but slightly down nonetheless! Thus, I do not advocate trying to hit up on the ball, and efforts to do so due to erroneous advice has caused many an amateur significant issues with their driver.
So yes - you start with your weight forward (55/45 on the front side; 60/40 for the longer clubs), increase that same weight forward to the top of the backswing (70/30), and further increase the forward weight during the downswing from halfway down (80/20) through impact (90/10) and to the finish at 95/5 forward. If you keep that weight moving forward with the lower body while keeping your head and upper torso in place during the downswing, then the path will naturally shallow and you'll be bombing your driver!
If you would like to own this swing through your entire bag - learning it at your own pace in a structured and sequential manner - then perhaps you will consider the SagutoGolf online school? So many folks across the globe are now playing the best golf of their lives as a result. As an enrolled member you'll enjoy:
- Unlimited access to comprehensive members-only systems for the full swing.
- Short game courses: Chipping, Pitching, Bunker play, Putting.
- Simplified, succinct, step-by-step lessons and drills designed to put you on an accelerated path towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion.
- Detailed troubleshooting diagnostic videos and fixes for a variety of common swing issues.
- Power & Distance course.
- Shot-Shaping Grid course.
- Ball Flight Fixes course.
- Indoor Training Program.
- The quick-start “Get Out and Go Play” program.
- A Members' Forum where you can ask specific swing-related questions, interact with others in the SagutoGolf community, and suggest new content ideas.
- Access to all exclusive paid TH-cam channel members-only content at no additional charge.
- Discounted rate on my V1 Swing Video Analysis service.
- Ongoing additions of new professional instruction content.
All that and more for just $99/year. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga.
Cheers!
TS
@@SagutoGolf hi Tom. Thank you so much for the comprehensive answer. I will check the link you have mentioned. Have a great weekend..
Guys I tried the weight forward 1/4 swing method and I was hitting my seven iron like a robot! Straight, high and consistent as hell. Thank you so much!
That's awesome, Kevin!! I'm very glad to know that the weight-forward component is performing well for you. Nice job incorporating it into your swing.
Thanks for sharing your success and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Guys, I’ve been working on the techniques from this video. I have one of those accu-shot mats with the grain that shows the spot the club struck and displays in the grain. I went to the range this morning, its a beautiful day in NY and I’m happy to report after about 20 or so half shots like Jess displays in the video, i began to lengthen the backswing. I kept 60-70% of the weight on the left foot, concentrated on left shoulder down and staying down with the chest and I had a fantastic ball striking day. Most of the rest of the strikes here high, straight and far. Just amazing.
Well done, @Firebird!! I'm very glad to know that Jess's drill from this episode resonated well with you. Great job executing it and then incorporating it into your swing!!
Have fun out there!
Tom
You really do an outstanding job. The iron you typically display in the videos with the dark spot from hitting on the screws, is that a 6 iron?
Actually, it really could be any of them since I don't use the same club in every episode. 😎
Your tips really helped me out my son and I played 18 holes my swing stayed pretty consistently I started off the round with a Birdie and finished with a score of 80 my personal best thank you for the great golf tips👍🏿
That's AWESOME - Congratulations on your personal best!!! 💪💪
Thanks for sharing your success and keep up the great work. 70's are next!!!
Tom
I owe both of you guys a boatload of thanks. I am playing better than I have in years.
Perfect team... excellent explanation...
Thanks @Olive Olly - Jess and I appreciate your kind words and we're very glad you enjoyed our collaborative lesson!!
Cheers!
Tom
I know this video is over 3 years old but HOLY COW did this ever help my contact. I can't TY enough.
Video age doesn't matter, Terry, because the physics and geometry of the swing system I teach are timeless..... 😎
Seriously, 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 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
Thank you Tom. Hitting Crispy Critters.
Thanks!!! Needed this
And we're happy to provide it!!
Wow what a great lesson. I have been so focussed on proper weight transition that i often get stuck on my back side. Ive been goung about it the wrong way. Can't wait to get to the range
You are definitely not alone with getting stuck on your trail side, Thomas. Sadly, many misconstrued and/or misguided teachings of "conventional" instruction - such as turning the shoulders level while independently lifting the club, shifting into and torquing against a firm trail side, actively rolling the hands through impact, etc. - have relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of chronic frustration (and chronic back/knee/hip pain as well). We're doing our best here to clear these up one by one and put an end to this madness.
You will likely be amazed at how a centered swing will really crisp up your ball striking. And if you like your initial "weight-forward" experience, then perhaps you might consider the comprehensive, structured learning platform of my online school? So many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about it: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga
Have fun out there!
Tom
Me too I've been transferring weight back and actually starting with it back. This makes me realize I've been doing it all wrong this whole time 25 years
Very very informative. Never too late to learn. I am 79 age
I'm glad you enjoyed it, @Kamal Goswami, and you are absolutely correct! In fact, a significant percentage of my students and online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them!
By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning about the swing in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Have fun out there!!
Tom
Excellent stuff. Thank you!
Thanks - glad you enjoyed it!!
Tom
Mr Tom... you are simply amazing..the Einstein doctor of golf..the ability to communicate the understanding of golf like no other on the Internet airwaves.. not even the pros can do the GOLF TALK as you well done coach you are a priceless professor to the 🌎 world of golf. Keep it coming.. your friend DG from California...via mexico.. amigo.. you changed my golf game to awesome heights ..thank you
You are far too kind, DG, but I sincerely appreciate your support and I am very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are continuing to resonated with you!!
Thanks so much for sharing your dramatic improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
Most helpful video I have seen to date 👏 Thank you so much guys 👍
Jess and I are very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, John. Thanks so much for your kind words!!
Tom
PS: By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system we teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
I added 20 yards to my mid irons after watching this video. Amazing stuff please keep it up.
Well done, Richard - I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job building it into your swing!!
Thanks 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 quite certain you will really enjoy and benefit from the comprehensive, structured, step-by-step learning platform in my online school. Have you enrolled yet? It will put you on the fast track towards really mastering this system and taking ownership of a consistent, powerful, low-maintenance, body-friendly swing. Thousands of folks across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews.
Keep your arms straight and keep your weight on your lead leg. It's so simple but I've never seen this advice until this week (watched a similar video with Danny Maude to). I went to my course practice area today and hit 25 pitching wedge shots and 25 8 iron shots and it was a revelation. Gone is the feeling of trying to kill the ball with all of my strength and now it feels so smooth. There were no more fades or slices (I did have four shanks though) and now it's perfectly straight or small draws. Plus perfect divots after the ball! I can't wait to get back to the range!
Unfortunately, such sorcery from this dark underworld of golf instruction rarely finds its way to the mainstream because if too many folks found out about it the mainstream would then be rendered irrelevant....... 😎
Nice job incorporating those two tips into your swing. There's no need to kill it when you have physics and geometry working for you.
Keep up the great work and have fun out there!!
Tom
PS: By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Excellent work boys
Thanks Bruno - Jess and I appreciate that!!
Tom
This video changed everything for me
Awesome! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Zac!
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 think you will also like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Great lesson!
Thanks Jonathan - I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
Have fun out there!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will really like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Awesome.Great video.Thanks Jess and Tom.
Getting better each week at learning Tom’s technique. I was having a hard time keeping my weight shifted more onto my lead leg but I found that if I just narrow my stance bye just an inch or two it becomes much easier and natural. 👍👍
Awesome, Caesar - I'm glad to learn of your progress!!
By the way, here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
TS
I’m hesitant to write this because I’ve waxed lyrical over other TH-cam instructors only to find their teachings did not stay with me for more than one range session, but man was I hitting it crispy today with a full side of mash. Will update this post as things (hopefully) develop..!
UPDATE: Range Session #2: Tom, I’m a believer. I cannot believe the strike I was consistently getting and the beautiful crispy feeling. Not just once, but over and over. This has definitely never happened to me before. Can’t wait to get out and play.
I appreciate knowing that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you, and I'm (hesitantly 😎) glad to learn of your ball striking improvement!
A word of caution with regard to watching different videos from various 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 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 seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews.
For starters, here's 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/
I look forward to your future progress reports. Keep it KFCrispy out there!!
Tom
Thanks! Keep the good tips coming. Heading to purchase my first alignment stick at HD!
Tom, I love your video’s. Can you please do a video on how to turn ones shoulders in a circle. I struggle with this.
Here's an episode on this: th-cam.com/video/WxDD63quyk8/w-d-xo.html
And here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning about the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Cheers!
Tom
Amazing drill gents does this apply to the driver as well???
Glad you enjoyed it, Ali!
Yes - it’s essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. In fact, here is a video of Stack and Tilt co-founder Mike Bennett hitting the driver: th-cam.com/video/7fmtzyH3rsA/w-d-xo.html. It looks very similar to his iron swing, right?: th-cam.com/video/SLjwU_1Cc7o/w-d-xo.html If you do a search on this channel you'll see some content on the driver and fairway woods. Upon learning this swing properly you will be harnessing the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum". This is the reason my students and online school members of all age ranges end up bombing it farther than they ever had previously.
Tom
Can't wait to get to the range now! Lost the art recently with disastrous results, going back to basics, this really makes sense and it's simple. Myriad swing thoughts before, during and after, take a hike.
Super great instruction thanks you gentlemen...
Great lesson! I didn't see it mentioned, but when/how much should the weight on the front leg change? I know this is old so probably won't get an answer, but I'm curious. This helped make my swing more consistent, and I find a slow, deliberate back swing helps (doesn't pull you out of the 'rod through your bod' up-and-down alignment) and straightening my trail knee (a no-no in some articles and a yes-yes in others) really gives me more driving power, stability and keeps me in place.
Hi Scott,
In the swing system I teach we start with our weight forward (generally 55/45 for the short and mid irons, 60/40 for the longer clubs), gradually add more forward weight to the top (70/30), 80/20 halfway down, 90/10 impact, and 95/5 finish. There's no "weight shift"; instead it's just a gradually increasing load onto the lead side. And the result is a centered, low-maintenance, body-friendly, consistent, and tremendously powerful swing.
By the way, you can disregard the "no-no's" out there. This body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance swing system is designed to provide a lifetime of enjoyment for all golfers, and since it is rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology it does not discriminate by age or ability - from kids to seniors and everyone in between, inclusive of the best players in the world. As for my teaching of it, thousands of folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result of my online school, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews.
Thanks for your comment and keep up the great work!!
Tom
i love stack ant tilt since your videos Tom one suggestion alot of golfers keep both feet straight at the ball. i notice the left foot is always facing out
Actually, Brian, having both feet flared out approximately 20 degrees, and the knees similarly angled outward are prescribed setup features of the Stack & Tilt swing system I teach. This orientation provides for an unrestricted 45 degrees of tilted hip turn, at which point we only need to add another 45 degrees of shoulder turn for a full 90 degrees. The result is a centered, stress-free, flowing motion back and through, and a very body-friendly, consistent, powerful swing.
Here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning about the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Thanks - I'm glad you are enjoying my instruction videos!
Tom
Tom, I was at the Shriners this past weekend. I have a few pictures of the guys hitting driver from behind. You would not believe how tilted forward and down they were at impact. I can send you a couple if you want. You mentioned buttons down.
Feel free to send them to info@saguto.golf, Derrick.
This swing is definitely not just for amateurs!! As I routinely tell folks, watch any Tour event on TV (or in person) and you'll see a significant percentage of players executing these motions, a fact corroborated by just how many of them have their lead arms at or barely above their tilted shoulder planes at the top. And if we were to ask how many PGA Tour major championship winners TILTED, TURNED, and EXTENDED in the golf swing, the answer would be all of them. Stack and Tilt is a golf swing system based on data from the game’s best golf ball strikers. For this reason someone can be embracing key Stack and Tilt elements without being aware of it (or perhaps not wishing to invoke public ridicule for mentioning those "taboo" words... 😎). This is because there are basic requirements that must be met to hit a golf ball consistently on the center of the clubface. There are also components necessary to add power to the golf swing without sacrificing accuracy. The S&T guys determined, based on research conducted on the best golfers of all time along with their in-depth study of The Golfing Machine, that they all had 3 things in common (the 3 main golf fundamentals): 1. Hit the ground in the same spot every time (consistently crispy contact) 2. Have enough power to play the golf course well (distance) 3. Be able to have a predictable curve (accuracy). A player MUST own these three non-negotiables in order to truly be good at golf, and Stack and Tilt provides a road map for executing them incredibly well in a low-maintenance and body-friendly manner. As far as Tour players using 100% of it, 99% of it, 97% of it, or 78% of it, it doesn't really matter because they're ALL doing it to some extent. Those 3 fundamentals never change!
Thanks,
Tom
@@SagutoGolf will do when I’m back home
This has really helped!
Wish I could hit balls at a beautiful green course like that place. I'm getting sick of all this dead dormant grass in NC.
Soon, @Corek BleedingHollow. Soon......😎
You guys both rock! This is going to be awesome! I'm a Saguto golf member (Best instruction PERIOD) will you be doing some collab work there?
Thanks Tom - I appreciate your very kind words and your support of my online school!!
I recently had an opportunity to meet Jess Frank down in Miami at a Stack and Tilt instructors' academy hosted by founder Andy Plummer, and that's where we shot this episode. Jess is a great guy and a fabulous instructor - I definitely hope to do some future collab work with him!
Keep it Krispy!!
Tom
You guys nailed it
Thanks for the great video share Tom. Your tips are very simple to follow and even self-explanatory in some cases. I’ve been following the videos for a few weeks now and I’ve noticed some key improvements in getting my swing consistent and better impact. I’m not too worried about distance but my dispersion has noticeably reduced for my irons and the accuracy has definitely improved which for me is key. Keep up the good work.
That’s fantastic, and yes - the distance will definitely come as you get more comfortable with the motions and begin to apply the “wrath”!
Thanks for sharing your success and keep up the great work!!
Tom
great job guys thumbs up
you guys are ganging up on us with this stack & tilt stuff, but i love it. i'm gonna get the 20 pc. bucket today.
Keep it crispy! 😉
@@SagutoGolf oh yah!