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I agree. By making everything simple and easy it’s much easier for me to understand. I must be the worlds most inconsistent golfer and I get away from things so easily. But getting back to Tom’s lessons I improve quickly.
I sincerely appreciate the kind words, Butch, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating well with you!! Thanks for your support and have fun out there! 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.
As someone who been playing for 3 months i am so glad that i found you. I had watched at least a thousand hours of other instructors and almost all of them contradicted one another... this resulted in changing my swing every other day 😂... well now that ive found your vids, im sticking with it; especially since i broke 70 last week using your methods you teach. Im out driving guys using my 4 iron. Everytime i swing they call BS about the fact that ive just started playing. Im just glad that i found you before i built in real bad mechanics and habits from doing what the other coaches are telling me to do. Kudos
Wait.....WHAT???? Are you saying that you broke 70 - for 18 holes - and have only been playing for three months??? If that is a truthful statement, then first of all you need to know that this rate of progress is virtually unheard of, and second - that is absolutely outstanding!! 💪💪 Beyond that, 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 so much for your message and support, and keep up the fabulous work! Tom PS: If you've not already joined, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. The value in terms of what you get for the low price point is beyond comprehension and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that is delivering the referenced results.
@SagutoGolf @SagutoGolf ok, so, after double checking with the guys I played with, unfortunately, I did not break 70, I hit a 73. My bad, I thought breaking a certain number meant that I scored in those figures. Forgive me, I'm new to the game and still have quite to learn. Anyway, I went again yesterday to see that it wasn't a fluke, and I hit a 71, two better than the last round from last week. Honestly, watching the reactions of guys I get paired up with after telling them I'm new to the game is priceless. You should expect some new followers in the coming weeks from New Zeeland tuning in more. I'm gonna spread the word everywhere I can. Saguto, Saguto, Saguto!!!!
Thank God for Tom Saguto. He has helped so many golfers improve their golf. Golfers are very lucky that he supplies such amazing instruction and videos. Thank you Tom.
Thank you so much, Ralph! I sincerely appreciate your kind words and support, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! 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/
I've watched several people on golf. I'm now sticking with you. You've hit on everything i wasn't doing. Everything makes sense and very easy to follow and understand. Keep it going
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.......😎 I'm glad to have you onboard, Keith! 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 sincerely appreciate your very kind words, Ken, and I'm very gold to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating well with you!! God Bless, Tom
Thank you, Tom. Overnight went from swinging well and compressing the ball to hitting off the toe. Could not figure out what was wrong until I saw this video and it has me just about back in track. Such a sensible way to coach and can’t thank you enough!
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you and helped you reclaimed your crispy ball striking. Thanks for letting me know and keep up the great work!! 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/
I'm a 3 hcp because of Tom's teaching. He's the best because of his way of explaining the golf swing. Most golf teachers explain it in away to make you want to give give up golf. They make it so difficult to learn from them. I've been playing golf for a long time all the way back to Ben hogans Five lessons. Inwhich I did get pretty good through trial and error. Just about all golf teachers teach the same golf swing but make it hard to learn. But not Tom. If you want to learn the golf swing and learn it quick. Listen to Tom he's the best. Wish I could have learned from him when I first started. Year was 1981. GOOD JOB TOM, YOUR THE MAN!
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Richard, and I am thrilled to know that my instruction is resonating so well with you!! You've obviously done an excellent job digesting the lesson content, incorporating it into your swing, and taking ownership of it!! Thanks for taking the time to share your improvement, keep up the fantastic work, and have fun out there!! Tom
This tip really works Mr Saguto...this swing thought very simple and effective.for those who want to get your swing accurate apply this tip. Believe it once you try it.
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated well with you, and I sincerely appreciate you sharing your success with it! Keep up the great work!! Tom
Your videos are at the top of the list for golf instruction. Your tips have made a huge improvement in my game. It doesn't surprise me at all that an already decent player could improve 20 strokes with a fairly modest swing change for the better. Thanks for all your helpful videos.
Hands down one of the best instructors on TH-cam. Has a great way of explaining and simplifying the game of golf. I will watch his videos then use what I've learned on my OptiShot 2 and see instant results.
@Anjohn11 - I sincerely appreciate your kind words and I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating well with you!! Thanks for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom
I have only been playing golf for short period of time . I was struggling to hit the ball correctly . I then searched and found Saguto Golf . It has changed my game . I'm loving golf . Thanks Tom . Your the best !
That's fantastic, Fred - I'm thrilled to learn of your progress and I sincerely appreciate you sharing that here!! Keep up the fabulous work!! Tom PS: If you've not already joined, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level courses on shot shaping, power and distance, and much more. Thousands of folks across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf
I’ve been following Tom for about three months and I subscribe to his course. The system that Tom teaches is by far the best I’ve ever tried. My ball flight and distance are much better and I have absolutely no pain. I highly recommend.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words and your testimonial for the online school, Bruce, and I'm very glad to learn of your body-friendly improvement!! Thanks again, keep up the great work, and I hope to see you again soon in the school's great members forum community!! Tom
Hi Tom.... Just a note to say thanks for the instuction in this video I am a 5 Handicap who has had some pretty inconsistent and indifferent Swing issues lately ... Couldn't figure it myself out until i saw your video.... So, I went to the range and after using this technique and after about 10 to 15 swings It had literally fixed my swing issues. This is a game changer Tom Thanks .. I couldn't believe the transformation, I had lost 10 to 15 yards on most of my irons, this lesson was an instant fix. By concentrating on my shoulder rotation on the backswing and through the downswing and finishing around, I regained that distance and the noise when I flushed those Iron shots was something I have missed... I took the technique to the first Tee and not only did I regain the distance I had lost I was hitting it dead straight and kocking down pins, this was truly amazing. The results were instant, long story short..... I shot -1 (70) The swing also translated into my Driver swing with the same results... You are a very smart young Man keep up the great Instruction, This was "Finger lickin Good" This technique gave me fewer moving parts and made my swing more compact and much more powerful..... Thanks, Stuart
That's awesome, Stuart!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson helped get you back on track, and congrats on a fantastic round!! 💪💪 I too have found that when my ball striking gets a bit "off" it oftentimes comes down to shoulder rotation - or more specifically, a lack thereof. Thanks so much for sharing your success with this lesson and keep it crispy out there!! Tom
Tom went to the Range and applied your instruction and I’ve played golf for a long time, but that was one of the best ball striking practices I have ever had going to this stack and tilt. I’m going to watch your other videos and lessons. Thanks again.
Well done, Joseph!! I'm very glad to learn of your excellent practice session. Nice job incorporating my S&T instruction into your swing!! Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work!! Tom
Thanks so much, Joanne - I sincerely appreciate your kind words and I am very glad to know that you are enjoying and benefiting from my instruction! Keep up the great work and keep having fun out there!! Tom
By far this swing tip on free flowing shoulders has improved my striking more than any other swing thought I’ve had. Thank you so much for keeping the swing simple.
Just returning back to golf after a year off… hit the range hard, results not too bad… but just watched this video and I am positive that my shoulders were not relaxed and flowing through the swing. Can’t wait to go and try again !! Thank you so much for all the great advice and effort you put into these videos for us mere mortals in the golf world 👍
Welcome back!! I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating well with you, and yes - get those shoulders moving!! By the way, now that you are getting back into playing, have you considered the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish. Additionally, you'll find all my short game content (putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play), diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and so much more there. 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 the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ Have fun out there!! Tom
That's awesome, Mark!! I'm thrilled to learn of your dramatic improvement, and I sincerely appreciate the kind words regarding my instruction content and teaching style!! Keep up the great work!! Tom
I have been casually golfing for about 5 years now. I am self taught and have watched hundreds of TH-cam videos trying to get more consistent. When I've swung well I've noticed my shoulders tend to move more freely, but I always locked them up thinking back. My 5 iron usually goes about 160 yards...I went out after watching this video and hit it 200 yards dead straight....the sound was so different on impact than anything I'd ever heard. I cannot wait to go out with my golfing bud this weekend.
That sound is called "compression", Doug. It's the best feeling in golf, and it's the reason the pros hit it so far with seemingly minimal effort. Keep up the great work and have fun out there this weekend!! 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/
I have said it before and I will say it again--you fixed my game. A long way from where it needs to be, but for an old guy like me, it is fun again. Thank you so much Tom.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words and support, and I'm thrilled for your improvement and enjoyment Keep up the great work, and most importantly - keep having fun out there!! Tom
I HAVE TRY MOST OF YOUR LESSON.IMO THIS LESSON IS THE BEST AND SUIT TO MY SWING.THANKS MIKE YOU ARE THE BEST TEACHER FOR ME AFTER SO MANY YOU TUBE INSTRUCTOR I LEARNED SO FAR
I am very glad to know that this lesson helped you, and thank you very much for your kind words regarding my instruction!! 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/
Got a little story to tell you Tom. I’m sure you get tons. I started watching some of your videos last summer and it really helped me with swing basics. I was sliding a lot and very inconsistent, hitting fat shots and hitting behind the ball. I’ve never been a good golfer. I actually quit playing for probably 15 -20 years Started playing again in2017 but was injured in a truck accident in2018. Broken neck nose back, well I’m still here and age and injuries where I lost a lot of distance I’ve accepted. Anyway I had gotten my game pretty consistently in the mid 80’s in warm weather where I could get out and play. Always tougher in winter but I was just spraying the ball around and then I thought 🤔 What do I need to do ? Exactly ! Get back to watching your videos and the one where you point your shoulder at the ball and keep your body and head on the ball. Amazingly just today I went from shooting 93-94 to 84 and I missed a lot of putts. I have shot in the 70’s 3 times. The main thing though was my ball striking was SO much better. CRISPY 😎 Thanks again Tom for keeping it real and keeping it simple for us weekend warriors, you’re awesome !
That's awesome, Bob!! Thanks so much for sharing your story, and congrats on an excellent round yesterday!! I'm very glad to know that my channel's instruction is resonating well with you, and the lesson video you referenced is a good one for putting it all together in one simple thought. By the way, with regard to your injuries, you may be interesting to know that a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion. Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built. Have you considered the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of the online school? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to some unsolicited testimonials if you'd like to see some other stories: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews You don't need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing, experience great ball striking, and reclaim - or even exceed - yardages from years past. I hope you'll give the school some thought and take your learning - and your game - to the next level. Thanks for your comment and keep it crispy out there!! Tom
@@SagutoGolf thanks Tom ! Just watching your short vid of stretching the arms out. I had a bit of that also. Wanting to draw the arms in and that causes a lot of toe shots. Can’t wait to try that out. I need a knee replacement but I can’t stay off the course long enough to get it done 😂
I just try it today its real very effective to my swing.i just scored 78 8 bogey and 1 eagle par 5.thank you master saguto. you really great instructoe.
I’m on vacation on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina. I planned to go to the driving range today, and decided to watch this video beforehand. It was revelatory! I hit every club so much better following this simple technique-keep the shoulders turning through the shot. It was weird. At first it felt like I was going to pull the ball 20 yards, but it kept going straight! I did mishit maybe 10 (out of 90) balls using this method, but pretty sure it was because I looked up before making contact. It was very easy to correct this. I’m a believer, Tom. Can’t wait to get on a golf course (tomorrow) to try it out.
Welcome to my home state, Jim - I hope you have a most enjoyable time at beautiful HHI!! That's fantastic! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated well with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into practice. Thanks for sharing your ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: If you've not already joined, please consider enrolling in the online school after your vacation 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 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. 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/
That's awesome, Mario!! 💪💪 I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating well with you. Thanks so much for sharing your improvement, keep up the great work, and we'll see you in the 70's really soon!! Tom PS: If you've not already joined, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level courses, 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
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! Tom PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will also enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Love all of your videos and your online school is awesome too it’s improved my whole game better than any other instructor. Thanks Tom you’re the best !!!
I'm thrilled to learn of your dramatic improvement, and I sincerely appreciate your kind words regarding the online school and this body-friendly, consistent, powerful swing system for all ages!! Thanks so much for your support and keep up the fantastic work!! 💪💪 Tom
What a great tip Tom! When my shoulders get too passive, I'm the "poster boy", for the stopping at the ball miss that you demonstrated. Key for me, is finding out that it's possible to hit great shots with a left side lower body triggered downswing, if it's blended with a free move of both shoulders, on a track well past impact.
It's just a matter of establishing a good foundation, ingraining the motions, and then building in the trust to be able to relinquish control to the big muscles and just "let it go"! Keep up the great work!! Tom
What an incredible lesson! So simple, yet so profound. My swing looks and feels more natural, flowing, balanced and powerful by incorporating this. Thank you!
I'm very glad to know that this lesson clicked with you, Mark!! Great job working it into your swing, and thanks for sharing your success with it!! Tom
I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you. Thanks so much for sharing your improvement 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, step-by-step 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 men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. And 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/
You are a blessing ❤️ I am a professional Juggler and golf led me along side juggling to get my life on track. My thought that changes everything is to play from the ankles. Put a feeling of grabbing the earth like a juggling ball but hold it with two feet. Fall forward to the ball and then when you get to the ball bring your butt back this will stop you from bending and put you in balance. Stay on your feet and feel your weight shift as you turn your shoulders around without stopping as Sugutogolf says. Combine these 2 simple steps and you can’t possibly be off balance because you are on your feet. The weight moves to the back foot and then you will feel the middle where you hit the ball and then keep the weight shifting and your shoulders turning smoothly through with no resistance. If you are in balance then there is no resistance. If you are off balance in any aspect of your life then you will be the resistance that not only hurts your golf game but also your family, loved ones and your universe. You might not weigh much but just think how much strain you are putting on God to juggle the 3 billion people let alone every living thing. It does matter so don’t cause disturbances or you will regret it later ❤
Thanks for your message! I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will 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/
Absolute fire 🔥 I literally watched a handful of your videos last night and then went and played a round at my local course in Pensacola hit the range before and first attempt at this I scorched a 8 iron 160+. My 8 iron was going 130 if I was lucky depending on if my swing would even allow it to get up and go. Hands down some of the best instructions I’ve ever seen. I’m into day 2 of the 3 video swing course. I’ll need practice as I had some mishits all day only because it is so new to me. But this will project my game into the 80’s I’m sure. I’m a 94 average now.
That's awesome!! I sincerely appreciate your kind words and I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating well with you!! Keep up the great work and have a blessed Thanksgiving!! Tom PS: If you like what you are seeing in the mini-course, then perhaps you might then 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. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf
Hi mastet Tom...once i go. Away from this lesson my score go back to 90 again.I must stick to this lesson without a doubt. This lesson honestly lower my score.
Yes - always remember this lesson when you get to the first tee, and then - the difficult part. Remembering it throughout the entire round! By the way, today's video is on a similar topic. Here is the link: th-cam.com/video/f1RIDhiaAPc/w-d-xo.html Keep up the great work! Tom
My pleasure, Joey! The way I see it, we can either simply put the already existing natural laws to work and thereby build a powerful, body-friendly, repeatable, low-maintenance motion, or we can twist, morph, torque, contrive, and otherwise mess with the principles of physics and geometry in an effort to better suit some ill-conceived whims, all the while recognizing that at the point of impact those pre-existing laws are going to be the only things that matter to the ball! Thanks for your comment! Tom
I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and "lesson and a show" teaching style are resonating with you, Mandy! Of course it's not rude to ask LOL! Here is a lesson video from my channel's archives from the beach - literally - on how to get out of the "beach": th-cam.com/video/y6lsY3Pd85I/w-d-xo.html. Beyond that, the vast majority of my short game content can be found in the online school: saguto.golf Cheers! Tom Saguto, PGA PS: By the way, since my channel’s content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
I sincerely appreciate your kind words and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content is resonating well with you and providing clarity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction!! By the way, since you're liking my channel's content, I thought you might also enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ Thanks again for your message and support!! Tom
@@SagutoGolf Already there brotha!! haha! Playing a round of golf tomorrow for my birthday and will be implementing a ton of your practices in my round - it's gonna be the best round I've ever had! #setitandforgetit BOOM!
@@SagutoGolf Dude. I got fit for new clubs recently and applied all the stuff I've learned in your videos and cut 17 strokes off my game in my first round after watching your stuff! Typically shoot like a 110 and shot a 93 the other day! BOOM!!!
Great tips, I was carrying around 268-275, just took a few tips on driving from you and it’s now 303-308 carry almost 40 yards but effort almost felt the same.
I took my daughter for in person lessons with Tom. She was conferences champ all four years and did well in states 3 of 4. She is now getting ready to play D1. Tom is legit!!!
Signed up last month, using Tom’s S&T key points I went from carding 90 and 95’s, to 80 and 85’s. Best part is it fixed my driver…60/40 weight set up, followed Tom’s driver tips, and now I can rely on much more reliable tee shots.
Hi Billy, I sincerely appreciate your kind words and your testimonial for the online school!! I'm very glad to know that you are benefiting from the instruction and enjoying this great game more as a result; that is ultimately what this is all about!! By the way, have you joined the SagutoGolf Community Forum (which is included in your online school membership) yet and begun engaging with other golfers in the school? If you've not already done so it only takes a minute or two to enroll - just go to your “My Courses” screen and you’ll see a link to get started. Once signed in you’ll be able to access in this fun and tremendously supportive community and participate in the ongoing great dialogue on a variety of swing- and game-related topics. You can start discussions, contribute to existing threads, post accomplishments and specific swing questions, make some new friends, and just share in the common bond and banter of golfers from around the world seeking to improve their games and help others to do the same. I monitor the forum and participate as well. I really think you will enjoy it!! Thanks again and keep up the great work!! Tom
Dear M Saguto Thanks to your last lesson on using the shoulders properly smashed my plastic air ball out of the garden with wedge. Never done this before. Can't wait to get out and hit a real golf ball. Keep up the good work🙂🙂🙂
Sorry for the loss of your plastic ball, Richard.....😎 I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated well with you, and I hope you experience similar results with the real thing!! Cheers! Tom
Thanks Charlie - I appreciate your kind words and support, and I'm glad to have you onboard!! Have fun out there! Tom PS: By the way, since you're liking my channel's content, I'm quite certain 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'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/
I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you, Wesley!! Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am quite certain you will really enjoy and benefit from the comprehensive, structured, step-by-step 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 men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. And 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/
Thanks - I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I sincerely appreciate your kind words!! Tom PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will also enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Thanks Michael - I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice. Keep it KFCrispy!! Tom
That's fantastic!! 💪💪 I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!! Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: Since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will also enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Tom, great tip as always, since incorporating your golf "style" I have gone from mid 90's to mid 80's and it is based around this concept, and I have never commented on any golf swing tip but this is the real thing for Crispy contact. One thing that helped me tremendously is that I bring my hands "back" behind my hips and then do that baseball swing tip you provided but keeping my hands under my shoulders. It would be great to get your take on the hands "feeling" along with the shoulder turn. Thank you for your continued dedication to helping.
I sincerely appreciate your comment and I'm thrilled to learn of your improvement! Nice job!! My personal feel is to establish my connections in the setup and then relinquish control to the big muscles. It greatly simplifies things as there is no micromanaging taking place. The arms and hands will then "go along for the ride" and respond properly on autopilot without conscious manipulation. I can then just trust it and let it go with confidence. Here's are a couple of recent episodes on this: - th-cam.com/video/1FLm67Fn81M/w-d-xo.html - th-cam.com/video/RfH96tUn6ls/w-d-xo.html By the way, if you've not already joined, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level courses on shot shaping, power and distance, and much more. So many folks across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf Thanks again and keep up the great work!! Tom
Tom another great video from you about a flaw that affects many amateur golfers. Don't know if you ever heard the song by the Byrds , Turn , Turn , Turn ? But to every golf swing, Turn, Turn, Turn & it's as simple as that 🙂 !
My pleasure, Alan - I'm 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 I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ Tom
Tom thank you sir You just may be the one that finally helps me to figure things out all these other guy’s seems like they are geared to instructing the lower handicapped golfer I am just a hacker whom after 20 years has decided to take this game up again because of my two son’s interest in the game so I figured I give it a try again you’re illustrations seems to make a lot sense In trying to get the feeling of how to accomplish a proper ball striking technique it’s still easier said than done just need to apply your teaching to my current hopeless swing 🤷🏽♂️I am now going to subscribe to your channel and unsubscribe to the others that don’t fit my high handicapping needs.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content is resonating well with you and providing clarity in the muddied, overly-complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. Have you considered the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish. Additionally, you'll have access to all my short game content (putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play), advanced level content, diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. 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'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/ Welcome back to this great game - I wish you many years of on-course enjoyment and memories with your sons!! Tom
Your golf video is simply (literally) awesome! Gonna explore more of your content on your website, btw may I know what kind of grip handle you're using? Thx!
I appreciate that, Victor!! I was using JumboMax Ultralite grips in extra-large in this video and several others for much of 2022 and the first part of 2023. I had wanted to give them a try for a few reasons, including the fact that DeChambeau uses them and we share similar swing philosophies. I personally love the feel as well as how they help to keep my hands quiet through the zone. Now, having said that, I recently purchased a new set of PXG's, and since they don't carry the Jumbo's in-house I went with their largest available grip, which is a midsize. I absolutely love the clubs, and I'm putting the factory grips through the playing test before deciding whether or not to have them regripped. There are no issues with the Jumbos and I still really like the way they feel; that's just where I'm at presently. The Jumbos are not necessarily for everyone - and my fingers are a bit longer than average - so I routinely tell folks to "try before you buy." However, having a properly sized grip that feels both comfortable and secure is critically important as it is our only connection to the object that is going to deliver us blissful joy or deep anguish, yet it is perhaps also the most overlooked equipment fitting component in golf. Thanks for your message! Tom PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will also enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it!! I'm using a Flightscope Mevo+ with the Pro Package, and I have it linked to my iPad. It also includes 6 golf courses for sim play and 17 virtual practice range options. If interested in checking out the Mevo you will find information - including discount codes - in the video description details. Keep up the great work! Tom PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will also enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
I so wish I’d come across you years ago - for a long time now several pros in lessons have said to hold my shoulders back in order to cure the over the top - have you any thoughts Tom please
I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you, Kevin. And yes - we are curing OTT here multiple times a day, each and every day! The shoulders obviously play an integral role with regard to path and power, but they must be deployed in the proper sequence in order to deliver on both fronts. If your shoulders are overactive or prematurely getting ahead of you in the transition/downswing, then I suggest focusing on your lower body action as described in these lesson videos: - th-cam.com/video/dB4ItR3guGU/w-d-xo.html - th-cam.com/video/I5XYgKopTb4/w-d-xo.html Beyond that, there are entire sections of my online school dedicated to diagnosing and resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues. Have you looked into it? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. And if you prefer a preview for starters, 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
@@SagutoGolf thanks very much - really appreciate your coming back to me - methinks I will be coming part of the Saguto family very shortly- all I keep reading and listening about you Tom is just all good 👍
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Martin, and now that you are armed with this knowledge I hope you are able to use it to the betterment of your game. Thanks! Tom
Sorry about winter's arrival, Kenny, but it sounds like there's plenty to look forward to heading into next season!! Thanks for your support and stay warm up there!! Tom
I'm really surprised by the shoulder turn is the swing! I was taught that lower body ...hips...going back and through started you upper body to swing the club, which is what I do...swing not 100% either. I can't wait to try this! Wonderful examples...thanks!
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Pam, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice! If we pre-establish the connections properly in the setup and have a foundational base that facilitates a full centered turn without restriction, then once we've ingrained the correct actions through sequential drilling and repetition we can entrust the motion to the big muscles and allow the arms, wrists, hands, and club to simply go along for the ride and respond accordingly as if on autopilot. The power accumulators - including the proper wrist action - will then naturally load and fire with no contrived manipulations or precise timing necessary, thereby returning the face to the position pre-established at address. It's called "giving up control to gain control", and it's the formula for consistently blissful ball striking and seemingly effortless power. By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will also enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ Have fun out there! Tom
My game for as little as played this year , when I did play my ball striking was so much better. This shoulder tip is great going to try it out today. Sounds like a cannon
Well, if not a cannon then at least a bazooka, Christopher! 💪💪 I'm glad to know that you are benefiting from my instruction, and I hope that this latest lesson performs well for you. Have fun out there!! Tom
Watch Nick Taylor's preshot routine in Canadian Open to see use of shoulders as you describe so well. Jack Nicklaus answer to what amateurs don't do...take left shoulder down about 6 inches back along a line between the ball and left toe while arms held in a triangle keeping shoulder swing together. Fellow proud Canadian!
Thanks Dennis - I'm glad you enjoyed this lesson video and I sincerely appreciate the additional validating details!! Congrats on a great win for Nick and all of Canada!! Tom
I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you, Jeffrey! Yes - these swing keys also apply to the driver. In fact, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: th-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/w-d-xo.html Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ This will provide a nice foundational understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag. Tom
9 over last time when I played on Sunday, watched your video at lunch today and was 1 under par, 2 birds and 2 bogeys on the front 9 and a bunch of pars, missed multiple good looks at birdie Finished 1 under on the back all pars 1 birdie
Awesome!!! Congratulations on your fantastic round!!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated well with you, and I sincerely appreciate you sharing your success with it. Keep up the great work!! Tom
@@SagutoGolf I've been watching for quite some time now. Effortless 300+ drives. Well over a year watching. I was struggling to play well. In my head, I need Tom!! Thanks man you're the best James
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Awesome distances with your seven iron and driver Tom! I have found that in making little half swings, I feel more freedom in my shoulders. I'm going to look into this further with a more fuller swing. I know I won't be getting the distances that your video showed you getting, but I'm sure it will be an improvement. Good Job Tom! Always enjoy your challenges!
Thanks John! I'm glad you enjoyed it!! As you work on those fuller swings, be sure to take video to ensure that you are maintaining your relationship with the ball to the completion of your backswing, as we can sometimes go too far with it. The key here is get to - but not go beyond - your body's natural stopping point in the backswing where the tilting, turning, and extending motions are complete, the lead arm has crossed the chest 45 degrees, and the wrists are properly set (preferably with a flat or slightly bowed lead wrist). This is the point where if we were to try to go any further any or all of the following will occur: 1) the lead arm will bend and/or lift 2) the wrists will break down 3) the lead knee will kick inward towards the trail side 4) the lead shoulder will level out and lose its orientation towards the ball 5) weight will shift into the trail side and bring the low point back with it, resulting in inconsistent contact and unpredictable ball flight. 6) you'll "chicken wing" and/or flip through impact 7) pain, discomfort, and/or possible injury We don't need to try to get to "parallel" with this swing, and fighting your body in an attempt to do so will result in some combination of the above issues. If you execute this swing properly you will have created width and plenty of distance for that club to travel by taking it in deep, and that will enable you to harness the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum". Have fun out there! Tom
@@SagutoGolf Thanks Tom! All of the caveat's you have pointed out are things I always take into consideration. I'm going to archive this video and your responses!
Thanks! I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating well with you. 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). I’m doing my best here to clear these up one by one and put an end to this madness! Tom
Awesome vid Tom. Definitely explains why I'm not getting the club speed I need. Can't wait to bomb those 190 yd 7i and 280 yd D's. Spending time in your online golf school is certainly helping!
I'm glad you enjoyed it, Stephen! With regard to the school, embrace the system, embrace the sequential learning process without getting ahead of yourself, and you will soon embrace ownership of a well-functioning swing and the resulting ball striking bliss it provides! Keep up the great work! Tom
It seems that starting from the top of your backswing, you’re whipping the club into intact. How are you getting that whipping motion ? What is your grip pressure at the top of swing? Great video like always
I'm glad you enjoyed it, Eliot! If we pre-establish the connections properly in the setup and have a foundational base that facilitates a full centered turn without restriction, then we can entrust the motion to the big muscles and allow the arms, wrists, hands, and club to simply go along for the ride and respond accordingly as if on autopilot. The power accumulators - including a proper full wrist hinge - will then naturally load and fire with no contrived manipulations or precise timing necessary, thereby returning the face to its pre-set position established at address. It's called "giving up control to gain control", and it's the formula for consistently blissful ball striking and seemingly effortless power. As for my grip pressure, I like it to be relatively firm, but that does not mean that there's any tension in my hands, wrists, or arms. Tom
Love this! Tom, you already have improved my swing so much. Can't wait to get out there and try this one. Keep giving us these very helpful and easy to feel tips!
Tom - With your driver swing is there any tilt like conventional teaching and is your weight still forward on your lead leg? And to what %. I have followed Moe Norman, and Paul Wilson of late. I hope your method can help this old struggling golfer. I really enjoy your videos. Thanks Your 🇨🇦 Friend
Hi Leon, The tilt and weight forward elements are absolutely components of the driver swing. 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), meaning that without any contrived manipulations the club will still be on its descent - albeit very close to flat - at impact. So, perhaps with the exception of folks with slower swing speeds - or those Long Drive participants teeing it extra high and hitting maybe 1-2 balls out of 10 onto a 60-yard wide "fairway" - in general the path is still ever so slightly down. In fact, the PGA Tour average with the driver is actually minus (e.g.: downward) 1.5 degrees - nearly level - and it should feel level - but slightly down nonetheless. (Here is an article on Ping’s website addressing this topic - ping.com/en-us/blogs/proving-grounds/optimal-launch-and-spin#:~:text=According%20to%20Trackman%2C%20PGA%20Tour,85%25%20ball%2Dflight%20laws ) For these reasons I do not advocate trying to hit up on the ball, and efforts to do so due to erroneous advice have caused many an amateur significant issues with their driver. Upon learning this swing properly you will be harnessing the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum". This is the reason my students and online school members of all age ranges end up bombing it farther than they ever had previously, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. And here's a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ Thanks - I'm glad to know that you are enjoying my content! Tom
I’m giving the stack and tilt a whirl…I’m hoping the shoulders do their thing with the stack/tilt…pretty good outcomes today and I didn’t overthink..I just swung with good balance and speed and was pleased with the ball flight and the ball compressing for a sweet hit…simple and sweet…and straight too…the next test will be repeatability…thanks.
Sounds good!! By the way, have you joined the online school? If not, I highly recommend it as that is the best place to learn this swing properly and sequentially in a comprehensive, structured environment. 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 Embrace the process and keep up the great work!! Tom
Glad you enjoyed it, Greg! I had my old Titleist CB 714's in that video. I just recently got fitted for and purchased the new PXG Gen 6's and they're awesome! TS
@@SagutoGolf honestly Tom i have watched so so many videos and it gets confusing but the way you explain things it just makes so much sense thank you again please keep the videos cming 👍
The way I see it, Gordon, we can either simply put the already existing natural laws to work for us, or we can twist, morph, torque, contrive, and otherwise mess with the principles of physics and geometry in an effort to better suit some ill-conceived whims, all the while recognizing that at the point of impact those pre-existing laws are going to be the only things that matter to the ball! TS
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Tom you are a great teacher. Need I say more? Yes. Most of your tips, always entertaining, show me how to understand why the ball does what it does. I am glad I became a member of your online training school Keep it up but don’t give away all of out secrets !!!
LOL!! No worries, Rick - I reserve the "top secret" secrets for the online school.....😆 Understanding why the ball behaves a particular way is a critical step in the process of learning and taking ownership of your swing, so keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, have you joined the SagutoGolf Community Forum (which is included in your online school membership) yet and begun engaging with other golfers in the school? If you've not already done so it only takes a minute or two to enroll - just go to your “My Courses” screen and you’ll see a link to get started. Once signed in you’ll be able to access in this fun and tremendously supportive community and participate in the ongoing great dialogue on a variety of swing- and game-related topics. You can start discussions, contribute to existing threads, post accomplishments and specific swing questions, make some new friends, and just share in the common bond and banter of golfers from around the world seeking to improve their games and help others to do the same. I monitor the forum and participate as well. I really think you will enjoy it!!
Nice. I find that whenever I didn’t complete my swing it was because my head moved forward causing my shoulders to get out of position. There is no way you can complete the golf swing then. Head behind the ball and swinging past a stationary head always allows me to complete the swing. ….love the forest beyond your garden!
In terms of cause and effect what slows the shoulder turn is the slowing of the hip turn because the back foot stays grounded, usually due to a lack of lateral hip shift at start of the downswing. This can be seen in the comparison @ 5:00 When the back foot stays down hips and shoulders slow down because hips can’t turn past 45° open creating a feeling like “hitting a wall” with the lead hip. When the back foot is raised in response to feeling resistance to turning the hips as they reach 45° open the hips and shoulder slow just enough to trigger the lead arm mass to fire down and the club head mass to whip down around the hands, then allow the hips and shoulders to turn again to catch up with the accelerating hands, creating the feeling of hitting but then breaking through the invisible wall. So shoulders stopping is a just a symptom of problem due to lack of lateral hip shift and weight transfer in downswing resulting in having too much support in the back foot that it stays down and restricts the hip turn. This can be seen @ 5:00 in the video if you watch and compare the action of the back foot in the restricted swing (grounded restricting hips) and free swing (lifted and allowing hips to keep turning).
Yes - the two are absolutely interconnected, and I do have plenty of content on the importance of the lateral hip action in the downswing. Thanks for your detailed comments in this regard! Tom
Well, Charles - now you have the prescription to cure your sickness, so get out there and start administering it.....😎 And by the way, if you'd really like to get on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform, please consider my online school. So many folks across the globe are now playing the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ Cheers! Tom
Me and my buddies are planning a golf trip to Myrtle Beach South Carolina. Everyone from West Virginia goes to Myrtle Beach LOL what courses do you recommend? I haven’t played there for a while. Thanks.
That's a tough question, Joseph, since there are so many great courses here at the Golfing Capital of the World.. Founders Group International may be a good starting point since they own and operate 21 very nice courses throughout the entire Grand Strand Region: foundersgroupinternational.com/myrtle-beach-golf-courses/ Enjoy your trip!! Tom
Great lesson to take to the range. To get your shoulders around, is it a push/pull feeling? Or do you focus on the lead or trail side? thanks in advance.
I'm glad you enjoyed it, Kevin! When entrusting the motion to the big muscles as demonstrated here, I really don't experience any type of push or pull feeling. I simply get in a good setup that facilitates a full turn, establish my connections - part of which was addressed in last week's lesson: th-cam.com/video/ukwnUkpWxHM/w-d-xo.html - give control to the shoulders, and trust it! I hope this lesson performs well for you! Tom
@@SagutoGolf Awesome! Thanks for the quick response and reference video. I have always thought that the arms and hands were very passive in the swing. I will take this to the range in the am! thanks again..
I sincerely appreciate that, Justin! I’m using JumboMax grips. I personally love the feel as well as how they help to keep my hands quiet through the zone. They’re not necessarily for everyone - and my fingers are a bit longer than average - so I routinely tell folks to "try before you buy." Cheers! Tom
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Great advice
Really great video Tom
Tom .you have product knowledge.. which is the game of golf.. but what sets you on top..is your ability to communicate your knowledge EFFECTIVELY..
Best instructor on TH-cam
Thanks Paul!!
Totally agree!
Best by miles
@@SagutoGolf I’ve seen a video of yours how you speak about the club comes inside a bit. Where can I find more content on this topic ?
I agree. By making everything simple and easy it’s much easier for me to understand. I must be the worlds most inconsistent golfer and I get away from things so easily. But getting back to Tom’s lessons I improve quickly.
You might be one of the best teachers in the game for explaining concepts in a simple, easy to understand way. Love your lessons, Tom!
I sincerely appreciate the kind words, Butch, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating well with you!!
Thanks for your support and have fun out there!
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.
As someone who been playing for 3 months i am so glad that i found you. I had watched at least a thousand hours of other instructors and almost all of them contradicted one another... this resulted in changing my swing every other day 😂... well now that ive found your vids, im sticking with it; especially since i broke 70 last week using your methods you teach. Im out driving guys using my 4 iron. Everytime i swing they call BS about the fact that ive just started playing. Im just glad that i found you before i built in real bad mechanics and habits from doing what the other coaches are telling me to do. Kudos
Wait.....WHAT???? Are you saying that you broke 70 - for 18 holes - and have only been playing for three months???
If that is a truthful statement, then first of all you need to know that this rate of progress is virtually unheard of, and second - that is absolutely outstanding!! 💪💪
Beyond that, 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 so much for your message and support, and keep up the fabulous work!
Tom
PS: If you've not already joined, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. The value in terms of what you get for the low price point is beyond comprehension and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that is delivering the referenced results.
@SagutoGolf @SagutoGolf ok, so, after double checking with the guys I played with, unfortunately, I did not break 70, I hit a 73. My bad, I thought breaking a certain number meant that I scored in those figures. Forgive me, I'm new to the game and still have quite to learn.
Anyway, I went again yesterday to see that it wasn't a fluke, and I hit a 71, two better than the last round from last week. Honestly, watching the reactions of guys I get paired up with after telling them I'm new to the game is priceless. You should expect some new followers in the coming weeks from New Zeeland tuning in more. I'm gonna spread the word everywhere I can. Saguto, Saguto, Saguto!!!!
Thank God for Tom Saguto. He has helped so many golfers improve their golf. Golfers are very lucky that he supplies such amazing instruction and videos. Thank you Tom.
Thank you so much, Ralph! I sincerely appreciate your kind words and support, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
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/
I've watched several people on golf. I'm now sticking with you. You've hit on everything i wasn't doing. Everything makes sense and very easy to follow and understand. Keep it going
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.......😎
I'm glad to have you onboard, Keith!
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
Love to watch you work with a student to rebuild their swing. Real life application of solid swing theory.
Tom you are truly the best instructor there is, no body makes as understandable as you do. Thanks a Million and God Bless You
I sincerely appreciate your very kind words, Ken, and I'm very gold to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating well with you!!
God Bless,
Tom
Thank you, Tom. Overnight went from swinging well and compressing the ball to hitting off the toe. Could not figure out what was wrong until I saw this video and it has me just about back in track. Such a sensible way to coach and can’t thank you enough!
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you and helped you reclaimed your crispy ball striking.
Thanks for letting me know and keep up the great work!!
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/
I'm a 3 hcp because of Tom's teaching. He's the best because of his way of explaining the golf swing. Most golf teachers explain it in away to make you want to give give up golf. They make it so difficult to learn from them. I've been playing golf for a long time all the way back to Ben hogans Five lessons. Inwhich I did get pretty good through trial and error. Just about all golf teachers teach the same golf swing but make it hard to learn. But not Tom. If you want to learn the golf swing and learn it quick. Listen to Tom he's the best. Wish I could have learned from him when I first started. Year was 1981. GOOD JOB TOM, YOUR THE MAN!
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Richard, and I am thrilled to know that my instruction is resonating so well with you!! You've obviously done an excellent job digesting the lesson content, incorporating it into your swing, and taking ownership of it!!
Thanks for taking the time to share your improvement, keep up the fantastic work, and have fun out there!!
Tom
This tip really works Mr Saguto...this swing thought very simple and effective.for those who want to get your swing accurate apply this tip. Believe it once you try it.
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated well with you, and I sincerely appreciate you sharing your success with it!
Keep up the great work!!
Tom
Seriously i have to appreciate Mr Saguto.this tip make my swing consistent and no silly mistake.Thanks and best regards mr saguto
@zulkiflee kadri - It is my pleasure. Thank you again for your kind words!!
Tom
Your videos are at the top of the list for golf instruction. Your tips have made a huge improvement in my game. It doesn't surprise me at all that an already decent player could improve 20 strokes with a fairly modest swing change for the better. Thanks for all your helpful videos.
@Trafy Knits - I appreciate the kind words, and thanks again for your ongoing support!!
Tom
I learned a lot! Though technically it was 14 strokes. Still a huge lift.
Hands down one of the best instructors on TH-cam. Has a great way of explaining and simplifying the game of golf. I will watch his videos then use what I've learned on my OptiShot 2 and see instant results.
@Anjohn11 - I sincerely appreciate your kind words and I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating well with you!!
Thanks for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
I have only been playing golf for short period of time . I was struggling to hit the ball correctly . I then searched and found Saguto Golf . It has changed my game . I'm loving golf . Thanks Tom . Your the best !
That's fantastic, Fred - I'm thrilled to learn of your progress and I sincerely appreciate you sharing that here!!
Keep up the fabulous work!!
Tom
PS: If you've not already joined, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level courses on shot shaping, power and distance, and much more. Thousands of folks across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf
I’ve been following Tom for about three months and I subscribe to his course. The system that Tom teaches is by far the best I’ve ever tried. My ball flight and distance are much better and I have absolutely no pain. I highly recommend.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words and your testimonial for the online school, Bruce, and I'm very glad to learn of your body-friendly improvement!!
Thanks again, keep up the great work, and I hope to see you again soon in the school's great members forum community!!
Tom
Hi Tom.... Just a note to say thanks for the instuction in this video I am a 5 Handicap who has had some pretty inconsistent and indifferent Swing issues lately ... Couldn't figure it myself out until i saw your video.... So, I went to the range and after using this technique and after about 10 to 15 swings It had literally fixed my swing issues.
This is a game changer Tom Thanks .. I couldn't believe the transformation, I had lost 10 to 15 yards on most of my irons, this lesson was an instant fix.
By concentrating on my shoulder rotation on the backswing and through the downswing and finishing around, I regained that distance and the noise when I flushed those Iron shots was something I have missed... I took the technique to the first Tee and not only did I regain the distance I had lost I was hitting it dead straight and kocking down pins, this was truly amazing. The results were instant, long story short..... I shot -1 (70) The swing also translated into my Driver swing with the same results... You are a very smart young Man keep up the great Instruction, This was "Finger lickin Good"
This technique gave me fewer moving parts and made my swing more compact and much more powerful..... Thanks, Stuart
That's awesome, Stuart!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson helped get you back on track, and congrats on a fantastic round!! 💪💪
I too have found that when my ball striking gets a bit "off" it oftentimes comes down to shoulder rotation - or more specifically, a lack thereof.
Thanks so much for sharing your success with this lesson and keep it crispy out there!!
Tom
Tom went to the Range and applied your instruction and I’ve played golf for a long time, but that was one of the best ball striking practices I have ever had going to this stack and tilt. I’m going to watch your other videos and lessons. Thanks again.
Well done, Joseph!! I'm very glad to learn of your excellent practice session. Nice job incorporating my S&T instruction into your swing!!
Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work!!
Tom
Love Tom’s classes. He makes learning golf fun and easy.
Thanks so much, Joanne - I sincerely appreciate your kind words and I am very glad to know that you are enjoying and benefiting from my instruction!
Keep up the great work and keep having fun out there!!
Tom
By far this swing tip on free flowing shoulders has improved my striking more than any other swing thought I’ve had. Thank you so much for keeping the swing simple.
That's awesome, Heath! Thanks so much for sharing your success with this lesson and keep up the great work!!
Tom
Just returning back to golf after a year off… hit the range hard, results not too bad… but just watched this video and I am positive that my shoulders were not relaxed and flowing through the swing. Can’t wait to go and try again !! Thank you so much for all the great advice and effort you put into these videos for us mere mortals in the golf world 👍
Welcome back!! I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating well with you, and yes - get those shoulders moving!!
By the way, now that you are getting back into playing, have you considered the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish. Additionally, you'll find all my short game content (putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play), diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and so much more there. 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 the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Have fun out there!!
Tom
Simply the best, most entertaining instructor online. I transformed my swing in 1 month. I am now wearing out the middle of my clubs.
That's awesome, Mark!! I'm thrilled to learn of your dramatic improvement, and I sincerely appreciate the kind words regarding my instruction content and teaching style!!
Keep up the great work!!
Tom
I have been casually golfing for about 5 years now. I am self taught and have watched hundreds of TH-cam videos trying to get more consistent.
When I've swung well I've noticed my shoulders tend to move more freely, but I always locked them up thinking back.
My 5 iron usually goes about 160 yards...I went out after watching this video and hit it 200 yards dead straight....the sound was so different on impact than anything I'd ever heard.
I cannot wait to go out with my golfing bud this weekend.
That sound is called "compression", Doug. It's the best feeling in golf, and it's the reason the pros hit it so far with seemingly minimal effort.
Keep up the great work and have fun out there this weekend!!
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/
I have said it before and I will say it again--you fixed my game. A long way from where it needs to be, but for an old guy like me, it is fun again. Thank you so much Tom.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words and support, and I'm thrilled for your improvement and enjoyment
Keep up the great work, and most importantly - keep having fun out there!!
Tom
I HAVE TRY MOST OF YOUR LESSON.IMO THIS LESSON IS THE BEST AND SUIT TO MY SWING.THANKS MIKE YOU ARE THE BEST TEACHER FOR ME AFTER SO MANY YOU TUBE INSTRUCTOR I LEARNED SO FAR
I am very glad to know that this lesson helped you, and thank you very much for your kind words regarding my instruction!!
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/
Got a little story to tell you Tom. I’m sure you get tons. I started watching some of your videos last summer and it really helped me with swing basics. I was sliding a lot and very inconsistent, hitting fat shots and hitting behind the ball. I’ve never been a good golfer. I actually quit playing for probably 15 -20 years Started playing again in2017 but was injured in a truck accident in2018. Broken neck nose back, well I’m still here and age and injuries where I lost a lot of distance I’ve accepted. Anyway I had gotten my game pretty consistently in the mid 80’s in warm weather where I could get out and play. Always tougher in winter but I was just spraying the ball around and then I thought 🤔 What do I need to do ? Exactly ! Get back to watching your videos and the one where you point your shoulder at the ball and keep your body and head on the ball. Amazingly just today I went from shooting 93-94 to 84 and I missed a lot of putts. I have shot in the 70’s 3 times. The main thing though was my ball striking was SO much better. CRISPY 😎 Thanks again Tom for keeping it real and keeping it simple for us weekend warriors, you’re awesome !
That's awesome, Bob!! Thanks so much for sharing your story, and congrats on an excellent round yesterday!! I'm very glad to know that my channel's instruction is resonating well with you, and the lesson video you referenced is a good one for putting it all together in one simple thought.
By the way, with regard to your injuries, you may be interesting to know that a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion. Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built.
Have you considered the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of the online school? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to some unsolicited testimonials if you'd like to see some other stories: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
You don't need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing, experience great ball striking, and reclaim - or even exceed - yardages from years past. I hope you'll give the school some thought and take your learning - and your game - to the next level.
Thanks for your comment and keep it crispy out there!!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf thanks Tom ! Just watching your short vid of stretching the arms out. I had a bit of that also. Wanting to draw the arms in and that causes a lot of toe shots. Can’t wait to try that out. I need a knee replacement but I can’t stay off the course long enough to get it done 😂
The other thing is I only tell a few select people about you. Don’t want them beating me 😂😆😂
LOL!! I understand the "selfishness" thing, Bob, and good luck with that knee!!
Tom
I just try it today its real very effective to my swing.i just scored 78 8 bogey and 1 eagle par 5.thank you master saguto. you really great instructoe.
That is fantastic!! Congratulations on am awesome round!!
Thank you for sharing your success and keep up the great work!!
Tom
I’m on vacation on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina. I planned to go to the driving range today, and decided to watch this video beforehand. It was revelatory! I hit every club so much better following this simple technique-keep the shoulders turning through the shot. It was weird. At first it felt like I was going to pull the ball 20 yards, but it kept going straight! I did mishit maybe 10 (out of 90) balls using this method, but pretty sure it was because I looked up before making contact. It was very easy to correct this. I’m a believer, Tom. Can’t wait to get on a golf course (tomorrow) to try it out.
Welcome to my home state, Jim - I hope you have a most enjoyable time at beautiful HHI!!
That's fantastic! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated well with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into practice.
Thanks for sharing your ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: If you've not already joined, please consider enrolling in the online school after your vacation 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 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. And here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Tom, I used your swing today and I played 81 with +3 on the 18e hole. Thank you!
That's awesome, Mario!! 💪💪 I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating well with you.
Thanks so much for sharing your improvement, keep up the great work, and we'll see you in the 70's really soon!!
Tom
PS: If you've not already joined, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level courses, 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
You’re tutorial is always fun to watch. Great pointers!
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will also enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Love all of your videos and your online school is awesome too it’s improved my whole game better than any other instructor. Thanks Tom you’re the best !!!
I'm thrilled to learn of your dramatic improvement, and I sincerely appreciate your kind words regarding the online school and this body-friendly, consistent, powerful swing system for all ages!!
Thanks so much for your support and keep up the fantastic work!! 💪💪
Tom
What a great tip Tom! When my shoulders get too passive, I'm the "poster boy", for the stopping at the ball miss that you demonstrated. Key for me, is finding out that it's possible to hit great shots with a left side lower body triggered downswing, if it's blended with a free move of both shoulders, on a track well past impact.
It's just a matter of establishing a good foundation, ingraining the motions, and then building in the trust to be able to relinquish control to the big muscles and just "let it go"!
Keep up the great work!!
Tom
What an incredible lesson! So simple, yet so profound. My swing looks and feels more natural, flowing, balanced and powerful by incorporating this. Thank you!
I'm very glad to know that this lesson clicked with you, Mark!! Great job working it into your swing, and thanks for sharing your success with it!!
Tom
this video and the video of taking your time swinging changed my game
I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you.
Thanks so much for sharing your improvement 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, step-by-step 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 men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. And 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/
You are a blessing ❤️ I am a professional Juggler and golf led me along side juggling to get my life on track. My thought that changes everything is to play from the ankles. Put a feeling of grabbing the earth like a juggling ball but hold it with two feet. Fall forward to the ball and then when you get to the ball bring your butt back this will stop you from bending and put you in balance. Stay on your feet and feel your weight shift as you turn your shoulders around without stopping as Sugutogolf says. Combine these 2 simple steps and you can’t possibly be off balance because you are on your feet. The weight moves to the back foot and then you will feel the middle where you hit the ball and then keep the weight shifting and your shoulders turning smoothly through with no resistance. If you are in balance then there is no resistance. If you are off balance in any aspect of your life then you will be the resistance that not only hurts your golf game but also your family, loved ones and your universe. You might not weigh much but just think how much strain you are putting on God to juggle the 3 billion people let alone every living thing. It does matter so don’t cause disturbances or you will regret it later ❤
Taking the playback speed back to .25x really shows each part of the swing that he talks about in his various other videos. Good work!
Thanks for your message! I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will 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/
Absolute fire 🔥 I literally watched a handful of your videos last night and then went and played a round at my local course in Pensacola hit the range before and first attempt at this I scorched a 8 iron 160+. My 8 iron was going 130 if I was lucky depending on if my swing would even allow it to get up and go. Hands down some of the best instructions I’ve ever seen. I’m into day 2 of the 3 video swing course. I’ll need practice as I had some mishits all day only because it is so new to me. But this will project my game into the 80’s I’m sure. I’m a 94 average now.
That's awesome!! I sincerely appreciate your kind words and I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating well with you!!
Keep up the great work and have a blessed Thanksgiving!!
Tom
PS: If you like what you are seeing in the mini-course, then perhaps you might then 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. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf
Hi mastet Tom...once i go. Away from this lesson my score go back to 90 again.I must stick to this lesson without a doubt. This lesson honestly lower my score.
Yes - always remember this lesson when you get to the first tee, and then - the difficult part. Remembering it throughout the entire round!
By the way, today's video is on a similar topic. Here is the link: th-cam.com/video/f1RIDhiaAPc/w-d-xo.html
Keep up the great work!
Tom
Thank you Tom for making it simple and very effective.
My pleasure, Joey! The way I see it, we can either simply put the already existing natural laws to work and thereby build a powerful, body-friendly, repeatable, low-maintenance motion, or we can twist, morph, torque, contrive, and otherwise mess with the principles of physics and geometry in an effort to better suit some ill-conceived whims, all the while recognizing that at the point of impact those pre-existing laws are going to be the only things that matter to the ball!
Thanks for your comment!
Tom
2:18 Gidday from Australia! Is it rude of me to ask for a bunker lesson video? Love your personality, a real hoot!
I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and "lesson and a show" teaching style are resonating with you, Mandy!
Of course it's not rude to ask LOL! Here is a lesson video from my channel's archives from the beach - literally - on how to get out of the "beach": th-cam.com/video/y6lsY3Pd85I/w-d-xo.html. Beyond that, the vast majority of my short game content can be found in the online school: saguto.golf
Cheers!
Tom Saguto, PGA
PS: By the way, since my channel’s content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
This dude is the absolute best golf teacher on TH-cam - hands down.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content is resonating well with you and providing clarity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction!!
By the way, since you're liking my channel's content, I thought you might also enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Thanks again for your message and support!!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf Already there brotha!! haha! Playing a round of golf tomorrow for my birthday and will be implementing a ton of your practices in my round - it's gonna be the best round I've ever had! #setitandforgetit BOOM!
@@SagutoGolf Dude. I got fit for new clubs recently and applied all the stuff I've learned in your videos and cut 17 strokes off my game in my first round after watching your stuff! Typically shoot like a 110 and shot a 93 the other day! BOOM!!!
Great tips, I was carrying around 268-275, just took a few tips on driving from you and it’s now 303-308 carry almost 40 yards but effort almost felt the same.
Those are some serious BOMBS!!!
Nice job!!
TS
LOL
Terrific follow through drill. Have been member for a few years…has helped me tremendously!
Thanks Leo - I'm glad to know that this lesson resonated well with you, and thanks very much for the online school shoutout!!
Keep it crispy!!
Tom
I took my daughter for in person lessons with Tom. She was conferences champ all four years and did well in states 3 of 4. She is now getting ready to play D1. Tom is legit!!!
Hey Rob, that's fabulous! I was hoping she was doing well. Keep me updated on her progress and let her know I'm proud of her accomplishments 😀
Signed up last month, using Tom’s S&T key points I went from carding 90 and 95’s, to 80 and 85’s. Best part is it fixed my driver…60/40 weight set up, followed Tom’s driver tips, and now I can rely on much more reliable tee shots.
Hi Billy,
I sincerely appreciate your kind words and your testimonial for the online school!! I'm very glad to know that you are benefiting from the instruction and enjoying this great game more as a result; that is ultimately what this is all about!!
By the way, have you joined the SagutoGolf Community Forum (which is included in your online school membership) yet and begun engaging with other golfers in the school? If you've not already done so it only takes a minute or two to enroll - just go to your “My Courses” screen and you’ll see a link to get started. Once signed in you’ll be able to access in this fun and tremendously supportive community and participate in the ongoing great dialogue on a variety of swing- and game-related topics. You can start discussions, contribute to existing threads, post accomplishments and specific swing questions, make some new friends, and just share in the common bond and banter of golfers from around the world seeking to improve their games and help others to do the same. I monitor the forum and participate as well. I really think you will enjoy it!!
Thanks again and keep up the great work!!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf Will do! Thx
Tom Watson is also adamant on shoulder turn as well. Nobody explains it better than Tom Saguto. Nice work Tom.👍😊
Thanks Ole Sarge - I appreciate the kind words and I'm glad this shoulder lesson resonated well with you!!
Tom
Great instruction, easy to follow, glad to see someone teaching good stuff
Thanks Barry - I sincerely appreciate your kind words and I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating well with you!!
Tom
Dear M Saguto Thanks to your last lesson on using the shoulders properly smashed my plastic air ball out of the garden with wedge. Never done this before. Can't wait to get out and hit a real golf ball. Keep up the good work🙂🙂🙂
Sorry for the loss of your plastic ball, Richard.....😎
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated well with you, and I hope you experience similar results with the real thing!!
Cheers!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf I'll keep you posted!
I am very impressed. He used the defcon system correctly!
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You have become my favorite channel because of easy to understand principles and your corny dry humor is actually hilarious!
Thanks Charlie - I appreciate your kind words and support, and I'm glad to have you onboard!!
Have fun out there!
Tom
PS: By the way, since you're liking my channel's content, I'm quite certain 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'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/
@@SagutoGolf I’ll check it out for sure.
Great video and some great shots Tom
Thanks Julian - I'm glad you enjoyed it!!
Tom
Thank you Saguto, you really improved my game!!!
I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you, Wesley!!
Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am quite certain you will really enjoy and benefit from the comprehensive, structured, step-by-step 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 men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. And 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/
Impressive !! Like myself I do pause the swing stopping the shoulder turn. Great lesson from a smart PGA instructor
Thanks - I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I sincerely appreciate your kind words!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will also enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Great tip. Simple yet effective
Thanks Michael - I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice.
Keep it KFCrispy!!
Tom
Definitely made a difference in my total yardage and accuracy... Last outing shot a 79 and before this video shot a 93!!!
That's fantastic!! 💪💪
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!! Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: Since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will also enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
one of the most crucial factors to power swing i believe, now has been revealed by our great samurai! 😍
Indeed, Grasshopper - this is the key to unlocking and maximizing our potential!! 💪😎
Tom, great tip as always, since incorporating your golf "style" I have gone from mid 90's to mid 80's and it is based around this concept, and I have never commented on any golf swing tip but this is the real thing for Crispy contact. One thing that helped me tremendously is that I bring my hands "back" behind my hips and then do that baseball swing tip you provided but keeping my hands under my shoulders. It would be great to get your take on the hands "feeling" along with the shoulder turn. Thank you for your continued dedication to helping.
I sincerely appreciate your comment and I'm thrilled to learn of your improvement! Nice job!!
My personal feel is to establish my connections in the setup and then relinquish control to the big muscles. It greatly simplifies things as there is no micromanaging taking place. The arms and hands will then "go along for the ride" and respond properly on autopilot without conscious manipulation. I can then just trust it and let it go with confidence. Here's are a couple of recent episodes on this:
- th-cam.com/video/1FLm67Fn81M/w-d-xo.html
- th-cam.com/video/RfH96tUn6ls/w-d-xo.html
By the way, if you've not already joined, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level courses on shot shaping, power and distance, and much more. So many folks across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf
Thanks again and keep up the great work!!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf Thank you for that tip/reply!!
My pleasure!
TOM I JUST WANT TO SAY YOU ARE THE BEAT.THANKS.
Thanks Darrell - I'm very glad to know that you are enjoying my instruction content!!
Tom
Absolutely great advice. I’m gonna really work on this. Thank you, Tom.
I'm glad to know that you enjoyed this lesson, Scott - I hope it performs well for you!!
Tom
Tom another great video from you about a flaw that affects many amateur golfers. Don't know if you ever heard the song by the Byrds , Turn , Turn , Turn ? But to every golf swing, Turn, Turn, Turn & it's as simple as that 🙂 !
I'm humming the tune in my head now, Robert..... 😆
Glad you enjoyed the video!!
Tom
With this, and stack and tilt, I “almost” look like a golfer! Great video.
Well, Samuel, since this IS Stack and Tilt, let's just say that you are a golfer and go from there!! 😎
Keep up the great work!!
Tom
Thanks again. I am building confidence in my full swing.
My pleasure, Alan - I'm 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 I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Tom
Tom thank you sir
You just may be the one that finally helps me to figure things out all these other guy’s seems like they are geared to instructing the lower handicapped golfer I am just a hacker whom after 20 years has decided to take this game up again because of my two son’s interest in the game so I figured
I give it a try again you’re illustrations seems to make a lot sense In trying to get the feeling of how to accomplish a proper ball striking technique it’s still easier said than done just need to apply your teaching to my current hopeless swing 🤷🏽♂️I am now going to subscribe to your channel and unsubscribe to the others that don’t fit my high handicapping needs.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content is resonating well with you and providing clarity in the muddied, overly-complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction.
Have you considered the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish. Additionally, you'll have access to all my short game content (putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play), advanced level content, diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. 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'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/
Welcome back to this great game - I wish you many years of on-course enjoyment and memories with your sons!!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf
I must and will take a look at your top three things and pray that I can apply it to my swing thanks so much Tom
Aloha from Hilo,HI
Your golf video is simply (literally) awesome! Gonna explore more of your content on your website, btw may I know what kind of grip handle you're using? Thx!
I appreciate that, Victor!!
I was using JumboMax Ultralite grips in extra-large in this video and several others for much of 2022 and the first part of 2023. I had wanted to give them a try for a few reasons, including the fact that DeChambeau uses them and we share similar swing philosophies. I personally love the feel as well as how they help to keep my hands quiet through the zone.
Now, having said that, I recently purchased a new set of PXG's, and since they don't carry the Jumbo's in-house I went with their largest available grip, which is a midsize. I absolutely love the clubs, and I'm putting the factory grips through the playing test before deciding whether or not to have them regripped. There are no issues with the Jumbos and I still really like the way they feel; that's just where I'm at presently.
The Jumbos are not necessarily for everyone - and my fingers are a bit longer than average - so I routinely tell folks to "try before you buy." However, having a properly sized grip that feels both comfortable and secure is critically important as it is our only connection to the object that is going to deliver us blissful joy or deep anguish, yet it is perhaps also the most overlooked equipment fitting component in golf.
Thanks for your message!
Tom
PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will also enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Best explanation from an instructor
Thanks Ayatollah OfRoknrollah - I'm glad this lesson resonated well with you!!
-Sultan of Swing 😎
Fine tuning! Keeping that feel! Thanks so much Tom! 👍😎✌️
My pleasure, James!!
Keep it crispy and have fun out there!!
Tom
Brilliant video im concentrating on the shoulders more. What type of golf tracker are you using
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it!!
I'm using a Flightscope Mevo+ with the Pro Package, and I have it linked to my iPad. It also includes 6 golf courses for sim play and 17 virtual practice range options. If interested in checking out the Mevo you will find information - including discount codes - in the video description details.
Keep up the great work!
Tom
PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will also enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
I so wish I’d come across you years ago - for a long time now several pros in lessons have said to hold my shoulders back in order to cure the over the top - have you any thoughts Tom please
I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you, Kevin. And yes - we are curing OTT here multiple times a day, each and every day!
The shoulders obviously play an integral role with regard to path and power, but they must be deployed in the proper sequence in order to deliver on both fronts. If your shoulders are overactive or prematurely getting ahead of you in the transition/downswing, then I suggest focusing on your lower body action as described in these lesson videos:
- th-cam.com/video/dB4ItR3guGU/w-d-xo.html
- th-cam.com/video/I5XYgKopTb4/w-d-xo.html
Beyond that, there are entire sections of my online school dedicated to diagnosing and resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues. Have you looked into it? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. And if you prefer a preview for starters, 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
@@SagutoGolf thanks very much - really appreciate your coming back to me - methinks I will be coming part of the Saguto family very shortly- all I keep reading and listening about you Tom is just all good 👍
Great video Tom👍👍👍
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Martin, and now that you are armed with this knowledge I hope you are able to use it to the betterment of your game.
Thanks!
Tom
Tom, another great video! Thank You, you are the best instructor!
Thank you, Robert - I sincerely appreciate you kind words and I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated well with you!!
Have fun out there!
Tom
I'm saving this one. Winter arrived this week for us, everything is closed up. I can't wait to sign up next spring and see how low I can go. Tom's #1
Sorry about winter's arrival, Kenny, but it sounds like there's plenty to look forward to heading into next season!!
Thanks for your support and stay warm up there!!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf Thanks Tom.
I'm really surprised by the shoulder turn is the swing! I was taught that lower body ...hips...going back and through started you upper body to swing the club, which is what I do...swing not 100% either. I can't wait to try this! Wonderful examples...thanks!
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Pam, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
If we pre-establish the connections properly in the setup and have a foundational base that facilitates a full centered turn without restriction, then once we've ingrained the correct actions through sequential drilling and repetition we can entrust the motion to the big muscles and allow the arms, wrists, hands, and club to simply go along for the ride and respond accordingly as if on autopilot. The power accumulators - including the proper wrist action - will then naturally load and fire with no contrived manipulations or precise timing necessary, thereby returning the face to the position pre-established at address. It's called "giving up control to gain control", and it's the formula for consistently blissful ball striking and seemingly effortless power.
By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will also enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Have fun out there!
Tom
My game for as little as played this year , when I did play my ball striking was so much better. This shoulder tip is great going to try it out today. Sounds like a cannon
Well, if not a cannon then at least a bazooka, Christopher! 💪💪
I'm glad to know that you are benefiting from my instruction, and I hope that this latest lesson performs well for you.
Have fun out there!!
Tom
Watch Nick Taylor's preshot routine in Canadian Open to see use of shoulders as you describe so well. Jack Nicklaus answer to what amateurs don't do...take left shoulder down about 6 inches back along a line between the ball and left toe while arms held in a triangle keeping shoulder swing together.
Fellow proud Canadian!
Thanks Dennis - I'm glad you enjoyed this lesson video and I sincerely appreciate the additional validating details!!
Congrats on a great win for Nick and all of Canada!!
Tom
Thanks for your reply.
D.RJack MD.
Tom, love your tipsI just saw your staying connected gluing the arms and straight left arm video. Does this work for Driver and woods?
I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you, Jeffrey!
Yes - these swing keys also apply to the driver. In fact, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: th-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/w-d-xo.html
Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ This will provide a nice foundational understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag.
Tom
9 over last time when I played on Sunday, watched your video at lunch today and was 1 under par, 2 birds and 2 bogeys on the front 9 and a bunch of pars, missed multiple good looks at birdie Finished 1 under on the back all pars 1 birdie
Awesome!!! Congratulations on your fantastic round!!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated well with you, and I sincerely appreciate you sharing your success with it.
Keep up the great work!!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf I've been watching for quite some time now. Effortless 300+ drives. Well over a year watching. I was struggling to play well. In my head, I need Tom!! Thanks man you're the best
James
Wonderful instruction. Truly.
Thanks! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated well with you!!
Tom
right on! very true, thanks for your golf tips.
Thanks Rafael - I'm glad you enjoyed this lesson!!
Tom
Hey what sort of device are you using to track your shots etc? That looks like a perfect garden practice setup!
I'm using a Flightscope Mevo+ with the Pro Package, and I have it linked to my iPad. It also includes 6 golf courses for sim play and 17 virtual practice range options. If interested in checking out the Mevo you will find information - including discount codes - in the video description details.
Great video and tips Tom! Love your teaching style and humor. Keep the content coming!
Thanks John - I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating well with you!!
Tom
Awesome distances with your seven iron and driver Tom! I have found that in making little half swings, I feel more freedom in my shoulders. I'm going to look into this further with a more fuller swing. I know I won't be getting the distances that your video showed you getting, but I'm sure it will be an improvement. Good Job Tom! Always enjoy your challenges!
Thanks John! I'm glad you enjoyed it!!
As you work on those fuller swings, be sure to take video to ensure that you are maintaining your relationship with the ball to the completion of your backswing, as we can sometimes go too far with it. The key here is get to - but not go beyond - your body's natural stopping point in the backswing where the tilting, turning, and extending motions are complete, the lead arm has crossed the chest 45 degrees, and the wrists are properly set (preferably with a flat or slightly bowed lead wrist). This is the point where if we were to try to go any further any or all of the following will occur:
1) the lead arm will bend and/or lift
2) the wrists will break down
3) the lead knee will kick inward towards the trail side
4) the lead shoulder will level out and lose its orientation towards the ball
5) weight will shift into the trail side and bring the low point back with it, resulting in inconsistent contact and unpredictable ball flight.
6) you'll "chicken wing" and/or flip through impact
7) pain, discomfort, and/or possible injury
We don't need to try to get to "parallel" with this swing, and fighting your body in an attempt to do so will result in some combination of the above issues. If you execute this swing properly you will have created width and plenty of distance for that club to travel by taking it in deep, and that will enable you to harness the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum".
Have fun out there!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf Thanks Tom! All of the caveat's you have pointed out are things I always take into consideration. I'm going to archive this video and your responses!
My pleasure, John!!
Makes so much sense and is so different from golf instructor from just 10 years ago.
Thanks! I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating well with you.
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). I’m doing my best here to clear these up one by one and put an end to this madness!
Tom
Bazooka! I felt the freedom! Thank you!
LOL! Awesome, Ryan - keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
Awesome vid Tom. Definitely explains why I'm not getting the club speed I need. Can't wait to bomb those 190 yd 7i and 280 yd D's. Spending time in your online golf school is certainly helping!
I'm glad you enjoyed it, Stephen!
With regard to the school, embrace the system, embrace the sequential learning process without getting ahead of yourself, and you will soon embrace ownership of a well-functioning swing and the resulting ball striking bliss it provides!
Keep up the great work!
Tom
It seems that starting from the top of your backswing, you’re whipping the club into intact. How are you getting that whipping motion ? What is your grip pressure at the top of swing? Great video like always
I'm glad you enjoyed it, Eliot!
If we pre-establish the connections properly in the setup and have a foundational base that facilitates a full centered turn without restriction, then we can entrust the motion to the big muscles and allow the arms, wrists, hands, and club to simply go along for the ride and respond accordingly as if on autopilot. The power accumulators - including a proper full wrist hinge - will then naturally load and fire with no contrived manipulations or precise timing necessary, thereby returning the face to its pre-set position established at address. It's called "giving up control to gain control", and it's the formula for consistently blissful ball striking and seemingly effortless power.
As for my grip pressure, I like it to be relatively firm, but that does not mean that there's any tension in my hands, wrists, or arms.
Tom
Excellent instruction. You and Eric are very effective instructors. TY
Thanks Philip!! I sincerely appreciate that, and I'm certain Eric does as well!!
TS
Love this! Tom, you already have improved my swing so much. Can't wait to get out there and try this one. Keep giving us these very helpful and easy to feel tips!
Will do, Peter, and I'm glad to know that this shoulder turn lesson resonated well with you!
Have fun out there building it into your swing!
Tom
Tom - With your driver swing is there any tilt like conventional teaching and is your weight still forward on your lead leg? And to what %. I have followed Moe Norman, and Paul Wilson of late. I hope your method can help this old struggling golfer. I really enjoy your videos. Thanks Your 🇨🇦 Friend
Hi Leon,
The tilt and weight forward elements are absolutely components of the driver swing. 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), meaning that without any contrived manipulations the club will still be on its descent - albeit very close to flat - at impact.
So, perhaps with the exception of folks with slower swing speeds - or those Long Drive participants teeing it extra high and hitting maybe 1-2 balls out of 10 onto a 60-yard wide "fairway" - in general the path is still ever so slightly down. In fact, the PGA Tour average with the driver is actually minus (e.g.: downward) 1.5 degrees - nearly level - and it should feel level - but slightly down nonetheless. (Here is an article on Ping’s website addressing this topic - ping.com/en-us/blogs/proving-grounds/optimal-launch-and-spin#:~:text=According%20to%20Trackman%2C%20PGA%20Tour,85%25%20ball%2Dflight%20laws )
For these reasons I do not advocate trying to hit up on the ball, and efforts to do so due to erroneous advice have caused many an amateur significant issues with their driver.
Upon learning this swing properly you will be harnessing the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum". This is the reason my students and online school members of all age ranges end up bombing it farther than they ever had previously, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. And here's a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Thanks - I'm glad to know that you are enjoying my content!
Tom
I’m giving the stack and tilt a whirl…I’m hoping the shoulders do their thing with the stack/tilt…pretty good outcomes today and I didn’t overthink..I just swung with good balance and speed and was pleased with the ball flight and the ball compressing for a sweet hit…simple and sweet…and straight too…the next test will be repeatability…thanks.
Sounds good!!
By the way, have you joined the online school? If not, I highly recommend it as that is the best place to learn this swing properly and sequentially in a comprehensive, structured environment. 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
Embrace the process and keep up the great work!!
Tom
Awesome lesson Tom. What irons are you using, I’m curious?
Glad you enjoyed it, Greg!
I had my old Titleist CB 714's in that video. I just recently got fitted for and purchased the new PXG Gen 6's and they're awesome!
TS
What can i say except awesome video it as so much improved my swing thank you look forward to more great tips 👏👏
Thanks Gordon! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated well with you.
Keep up the great work!!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf honestly Tom i have watched so so many videos and it gets confusing but the way you explain things it just makes so much sense thank you again please keep the videos cming 👍
The way I see it, Gordon, we can either simply put the already existing natural laws to work for us, or we can twist, morph, torque, contrive, and otherwise mess with the principles of physics and geometry in an effort to better suit some ill-conceived whims, all the while recognizing that at the point of impact those pre-existing laws are going to be the only things that matter to the ball!
TS
Tom what launch monitor are you using?
I'm using the FlightScope MEVO+ with the Pro Package, Greg, and I have it linked to my iPad to deliver the launch monitor data. If interested I’ve unlocked special discounts for SagutoGolfers who use this link (discounts below):
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Tom
Tom you are a great teacher. Need I say more? Yes. Most of your tips, always entertaining, show me how to understand why the ball does what it does. I am glad I became a member of your online training school
Keep it up but don’t give away all of out secrets !!!
LOL!! No worries, Rick - I reserve the "top secret" secrets for the online school.....😆
Understanding why the ball behaves a particular way is a critical step in the process of learning and taking ownership of your swing, so keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, have you joined the SagutoGolf Community Forum (which is included in your online school membership) yet and begun engaging with other golfers in the school? If you've not already done so it only takes a minute or two to enroll - just go to your “My Courses” screen and you’ll see a link to get started. Once signed in you’ll be able to access in this fun and tremendously supportive community and participate in the ongoing great dialogue on a variety of swing- and game-related topics. You can start discussions, contribute to existing threads, post accomplishments and specific swing questions, make some new friends, and just share in the common bond and banter of golfers from around the world seeking to improve their games and help others to do the same. I monitor the forum and participate as well. I really think you will enjoy it!!
Love to hear this it really does make it easy. I try to help anyone I see struggling
Thanks Jason - I'm glad this lesson resonated well with you and I hope it helps folks that you are trying to assist!
Tom
Nice. I find that whenever I didn’t complete my swing it was because my head moved forward causing my shoulders to get out of position. There is no way you can complete the golf swing then. Head behind the ball and swinging past a stationary head always allows me to complete the swing. ….love the forest beyond your garden!
Thanks, Rohit - I'm glad you enjoyed this lesson (and the scenery), and you're spot on in your analysis!!
Keep up the great work!
Tom
I'm free by the soup dragon's would be a great song for your swing aswell, another great vlog,all the way from Dublin Ireland ☘️☘️☘️
LOL! Thanks Stephen - I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Stay free, stay crispy!! 😎
Cheers,
Tom
In terms of cause and effect what slows the shoulder turn is the slowing of the hip turn because the back foot stays grounded, usually due to a lack of lateral hip shift at start of the downswing. This can be seen in the comparison @ 5:00 When the back foot stays down hips and shoulders slow down because hips can’t turn past 45° open creating a feeling like “hitting a wall” with the lead hip. When the back foot is raised in response to feeling resistance to turning the hips as they reach 45° open the hips and shoulder slow just enough to trigger the lead arm mass to fire down and the club head mass to whip down around the hands, then allow the hips and shoulders to turn again to catch up with the accelerating hands, creating the feeling of hitting but then breaking through the invisible wall.
So shoulders stopping is a just a symptom of problem due to lack of lateral hip shift and weight transfer in downswing resulting in having too much support in the back foot that it stays down and restricts the hip turn. This can be seen @ 5:00 in the video if you watch and compare the action of the back foot in the restricted swing (grounded restricting hips) and free swing (lifted and allowing hips to keep turning).
Yes - the two are absolutely interconnected, and I do have plenty of content on the importance of the lateral hip action in the downswing.
Thanks for your detailed comments in this regard!
Tom
Had a vision of my short, choppy, deep divot iron play! Shoulder flow/stopping is my sickness!
Well, Charles - now you have the prescription to cure your sickness, so get out there and start administering it.....😎
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Cheers!
Tom
Me and my buddies are planning a golf trip to Myrtle Beach South Carolina. Everyone from West Virginia goes to Myrtle Beach LOL what courses do you recommend? I haven’t played there for a while. Thanks.
That's a tough question, Joseph, since there are so many great courses here at the Golfing Capital of the World..
Founders Group International may be a good starting point since they own and operate 21 very nice courses throughout the entire Grand Strand Region: foundersgroupinternational.com/myrtle-beach-golf-courses/
Enjoy your trip!!
Tom
Great lesson to take to the range. To get your shoulders around, is it a push/pull feeling? Or do you focus on the lead or trail side? thanks in advance.
I'm glad you enjoyed it, Kevin!
When entrusting the motion to the big muscles as demonstrated here, I really don't experience any type of push or pull feeling. I simply get in a good setup that facilitates a full turn, establish my connections - part of which was addressed in last week's lesson: th-cam.com/video/ukwnUkpWxHM/w-d-xo.html - give control to the shoulders, and trust it!
I hope this lesson performs well for you!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf Awesome! Thanks for the quick response and reference video. I have always thought that the arms and hands were very passive in the swing. I will take this to the range in the am! thanks again..
My pleasure, Kevin. I hope that helped!!
Love the instruction, your a great teacher. Curious what grips you’re using aswell.
I sincerely appreciate that, Justin!
I’m using JumboMax grips. I personally love the feel as well as how they help to keep my hands quiet through the zone. They’re not necessarily for everyone - and my fingers are a bit longer than average - so I routinely tell folks to "try before you buy."
Cheers!
Tom