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This might be the best instructional video in the last decade. Weight forward is how all the pros do it whether they preset, or weight shift. But some pros are 90% weight on the front leg at impact. So us hackers, let’s just preset and play better golf. Great vid Tommy.
I sincerely appreciate that, and I'm very glad to know that this video resonated with you to such an extent!! As I've shared with some, the notion of a “weight” shift in the golf swing has led many an amateur golfer into the vast abyss of chronic inconsistency and frustration. In fact, here is Jack Nicklaus on weight shift: "I don't believe in a lateral shift," says Nicklaus. "Of course not. I believe in staying on the ball." Asked what he thinks about teachers who advocate a weight shift, he answers, "They don't know how to play." Now, there is certainly an allowance for a transfer of “pressure” into the trail side, and that is what we witness with some of those Tour players you referenced. After all, we are moving the mass of the arms and club back and around us during the takeaway and backswing. Some like to sense the dynamic pressure shifts; others prefer the feel of a gradual increasing of weight load into the lead leg from the start. However, in either scenario the key here is that we do not allow our mass - and thus our swing center and low point - to drift back at any point. In the swing I teach we start with our weight forward (generally 55/45 for the short and mid irons, 60/40 for the longer clubs), gradually add more forward weight load into the transition (70/30), 80/20 halfway down, 90/10 impact, and 95/5 finish. There's no "weight shift"; instead, it's just a gradually increasing load onto the lead side. And the result is a centered, low-maintenance, body-friendly, consistent, and tremendously powerful motion. Thanks again for your kind and validating remarks! 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
Hey Tom, I do literally all of this with the one tiny nuance being that I hover the driver at ball-level, which makes my takeaway feel smoother. Thanks again for all of your awesome content, which has been a golf game-changer. ⛳
AWESOME!! I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! Thanks so much for your support in sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom Saguto, PGA PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for 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
Tom is the real deal and makes things so simple. I was always told “never go down the TH-cam rabbit hole of golf tips.. it will ruin your swing.” This channel is a hidden gem
I sincerely appreciate your kind and validating words, Brook, 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 great work!! 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 can attest to everything Tom is saying. Specifically for the driver, I was around 240 to 260 before putting my weight forward and using the shoulders (not hips) to turn. First time out on the course with this new swing and hit three drives in the 280’s and one at 297. I’m now hitting my driver consistently in the 270’’s to 280’s. As for the irons, I hit my 7 iron around 175 to 180. I’m 5’-9”, 54 years old and about 15 pounds overweight lol.
That's *AWESOME!!* I’m very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Thanks so much for sharing your weight-forward success and keep up the fantastic 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. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my _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 is delivering the referenced results.
I am exactly the same age, same measurables for size, and driver distance (well, closer to the 240 number usually). I need to get back out there and try this.
Fantastic!! And thank you so much - I sincerely appreciate your generous support and I am very glad to know that you are enjoying my channel's content!! Thanks for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am 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
Tom, you are so correct with this instruction. I am now a volunteer instructor with the GSGA (Georgia State Golf Association) Adaptive Golf Program. I have used your weight forward instruction for golfers with physical limitations, stroke survivors and veterans with prosthetic legs. The weight forward simply works for these adaptive golfers and all golfers for that matter. I have used this for my own swing with great results. I also have some physical limitations and when I demonstrate my swing using your instructions they are amazed. I don't tell them what to do I show them and once I do they understand your weight forward.! You should see the smiles and the excitement that occurs once they get it. Thanks for everything that you teach.
Wow, Randy - What an *awesome* testimonial for this proven body-friendly, powerful, low-maintenance swing system that stands the test of time and does not discriminate by age or ability - from kids to seniors and everyone in between, inclusive of the best players in the world today. Thanks so much for your support in sharing that!! Tom PS: I've just updated 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. Please feel free to share this with your GSGA students and anyone else you think may derive benefit from it. Thanks!
I suffered multiple strokes 5 years ago at age 38 due to a medication sensitivity that left me with some left sided weakness after a year of therapy. I’ve golfed since I was 10, played in junior college but I was so disappointed in what my golf swing and game were like after I began trying to play again after the strokes that I actually quit the game. My son is now playing HS golf and I wanted to be able to play with him. I came across a Saguto Golf video a couple of years ago and this weight forward, no shift approach clicked instantly and took away my imbalance and has given me my ability to play competitive golf back and I’m enjoying playing as often as I can. We just returned from a trip to Myrtle Beach golfing with my son and father and I am forever grateful for what you’ve given me.
@@indianajimYes, Earnest Jones lost his right leg in World War l; and, actually played nine holes in par shortly after being discharged. He then went on to be one of the world's most successful swing instructors.
Just little things, like holding the club with your left hand, when a player steps into the address position, helps to get the weight on the front side and position the head correctly. Lee Trevino gave this tip in one of his videos. It was actually for chipping; but, it gets the weight forward, all the same
I am a Sagutoite!!! I have been hitting every club with my trail foot back, “Bowler Drill”. Flexibility is the struggle at 55. +3 on the 18 on my birthday 8/7. Best round i have ever played in 30 years of playing.. Thank You Brother. I am practicing everyday because im addicted to practicing. GOLF is MY THERAPY!!!!!
*OUTSTANDING,* Doc!! Happy (belated) birthday, and congrats on going low and firing your new personal best!! 💪💪 My prescription: Continue the therapy, feed that addiction, and keep on having fun out there!! 😎 Tom
@@SagutoGolf the one struggle i seem to not be able to conquer is straight arms through impact. I feel i want chicken wing. Your video of keep turning shoulders and hips is a lot of help but i cant seem to figure it out.
@SagutoGolf How do you achieve this without getting “ahead” of the ball, particularly for longer irons and woods? I practiced this for months and it was always too “flippy” like I didnt have enough room to fully release, resulting in lots blocked slices and duck hooks from over correcting. Judging from the positive testimonials, I must be doing something wrong lol! Are there any common mistakes that would explain why this technique is causing these issues?
Listen !! I have been with saguto golf for several years now ! This works people !! I have had people try and correct me on course saying “ your weight is to far forward on your driver “ then I hit and smash 300 yard drives and the crowd silences , it’s amazing to see … I’m a single digit hcp and Tom’s lessons work ! I was in the high teens before Tom’s lessons . Tom keep doing your thing man ! Love it ! I tell all my golf buddies to check your stuff out , I’m not paid to say this , I just really know it works ! Amazing stuff
It definitely works, I was consistently shooting high 80's low 90's before watching saguto, now I shoot high to mid 70's and low 80's. Amazingly more fun hitting strait and long. Now I don't stand over the ball not sure where it's going, I know it's going strait with occasional slight pull
@straitupify - LOL!! That is *AWESOME!!* 💪💪 And yes - after hearing from enough misguided naysayers out there who have apparently chosen "weight shift" as their hill to die on, I figured it was time for an undeniable mic drop video on the topic. Thanks so much for sharing your _dramatic_ improvement, and I sincerely appreciate your referrals and support!! Keep up the fabulous playing, much to the chagrin - and hopefully the ultimate conversion - of the non-believers!...😎 Tom
@ReviewsforU - That is of no concern to me. I am aware that many folks out there believe - and some even teach - that we must try to "hit up on the ball" with the driver. However, consider that in our stock setup with the driver the hands are even with the inside of the lead thigh (as they are with all clubs when playing a standard shot) and our ball position is even with the inside of the heel of the lead foot. This presets a very slight degree of forward shaft lean with the driver. Beyond that, the ball is behind the zero-point of the swing (which is even with the lead shoulder/armpit), meaning that without any contrived manipulations the club will still be on its descent - albeit very close to flat - at impact. So, perhaps with the exception of folks with slower swing speeds - or some of those Long Drive participants teeing it extra high and hitting maybe 1-2 balls out of 10 onto a 60-yard wide "fairway" - in general the path is still ever so slightly down. In fact, the PGA Tour average with the driver is actually minus (e.g.: downward) 1.5 degrees - nearly level - and it should feel level - but slightly down nonetheless. (Here is an article on Ping’s website addressing this topic - ping.com/en-us/blogs/proving-grounds/optimal-launch-and-spin#:~:text=According%20to%20Trackman%2C%20PGA%20Tour,85%25%20ball%2Dflight%20laws ) For these reasons I do not advocate trying to hit up on the ball, and efforts to do so due to erroneous advice have caused many an amateur significant issues with their driver. Upon learning this swing properly you will be harnessing the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum". This is the reason my students and online school members of all age ranges end up bombing it farther than they ever had previously, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. If interested, here is a link to 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 is delivering the referenced results. Tom Saguto, PGA
@SagutoGolf you're the best teacher I've seen by far Tom, thank you for making the golf swing so simple, much appreciated brother. Have you ever played Tot hill farms in asheboro nc? My dad is from there and we went there for a week of golf last June and last October, in June we played the tradition course, absolutely beautiful!
Honestly my golf has improved so much thanks to your videos Tom. Used to be pretty frustrated with topping and hitting behind.. while I top the occasional ball, hitting fat hasn't happened ever since I've been using the weight in front tip. I now need to work on speed because my new swing has given me higher trajectories but I still feel I'm doing something incorrect. Maybe it's the lag? Continue the great content, probably the most useful and result oriented golf channel out there!
I’m very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play! With regard to your remaining challenges, 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. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my 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 is delivering the referenced results. Thanks so much for your kind words and for your support in sharing your improvement, and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom
Revolutionary. At 77 completely applied all Tom’s theory. Works so well reduced hcp from 20 to 11 ! Key elements to success simple set up swing thought, CONNECT , LOAD , THROW. With absolute trust complete connection Tom teaches and weight on lead side , almost 100% consistency. Hugely influenced fellow golf club members who’ve witnessed my ‘ new game’. I’m very fit & flexible ( work out daily to maintain via cardio and muscle flex stretches. Goal to be best can be for age in NZ
That is *OUTSTANDING,* Barry!! I’m very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Thanks so much for your support in sharing your _DRAMATIC_ improvement to the amazement of your fellow club members, for whom I sincerely appreciate your referrals!! Keep up the fabulous work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, I would be remiss if I didn't mention 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. 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. At just $14.99 US/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. PPS: Also, if any of your fellow club members are interested in learning some key aspects of the body-friendly, powerful, low-maintenance swing system I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to 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 instruction 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
Broke 90 for the first time two weeks ago by practicing what you preach. Just broke 90 again today and shot +15. The best teacher online, and quite possibly the best teacher period. I especially like how simple you makes things while also explaining the WHY. So many teachers just give people way too many details with no explanation. "Wrist hinge" "keep flex in knee" "pressure shift" "set hands" "drop hands" and the list goes on.
*AWESOME* - Congrats on breaking through the 90 barrier and shooting two new personal bests, Owen!! 💪💪 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 support in sharing your improvement and scoring success, and keep up the fantastic 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. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my 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 is delivering the referenced results.
Thanks - 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 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 first saw one of Tom’s videos about 3 months ago. It was a very short clip focused on weight forward and keeping elbows together. For context I’m 67 and been playing since I was about 40, suffering from inconsistent strikes with irons and worst of all hitting a shank about once every other round. It took me a little time to master the weight forward and I did watch several other of Toms videos particularly about removing variables from the golf swing to add a few more swing tweaks. This stuff seriously works, my contact has never been better, I’ve gone from low to mid 90s to low to mid 80s and still improving. I couldn’t hit my 6 iron before and always defaulted to taking some off a hybrid. Now my buddy calls it my “mighty 6”. I’ve not hit a shank since I’ve implemented these principles and I even hit my driver more consistently with weight forward. Golf is a lot of fun again. Thanks Tom! You have made me one very happy golfer!
That is AWESOME!! I’m very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Thanks so much for your support in sharing your dramatic improvement and resulting enjoyment, and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, I would be remiss if I didn't mention 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. 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 would 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. As you are now coming to understand, one does not need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing, experience great ball striking, and reclaim - or even exceed - yardages from years past. I hope you'll give the school some thought.
This works! ☝🏻 You have to hit the ball first, then the ground. Keeping WEIGHT LEFT makes it so easier to hit the ball first. No more chunks or fat shots. Tom is the best. His simple, effective advice (less moving parts, less variables) makes golf so much more enjoyable. 👊🏻 I look forward to every one of your videos.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Clint, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! Thanks so much for your message and support!! Tom Saguto, PGA PS: By the way, since my channel’s content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my _newly updated_ FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
I've been an online student for the past couple of months. While playing one of the best, most challenging course a day afte my 71st birthday, I realized that I was very happy with not only my game but that I was mentally stronger during the round! I've been playing since I was 18 and have taken many $$$ worth of lessons over the years. Tom's has been the best in terms of producing results for me. I recommend it to my buddy and he's enjoying psitive results too. Take Tom's online lessons. You'll get 10X in value &its a great way to reward Tom for sharing his gift.
That is *OUTSTANDING!* I'm most grateful for your kind and validating remarks pertaining to the online school, and I'm very glad to know that your game has already benefited to such an extent from the instruction therein. I did my best to price the school at a "no-brainer" level given the quality and effectiveness of the delivered product, and I sincerely appreciate you recognizing that and taking the time to "shout it from the rooftop". Thank you again for your support, testimonial, and referral, and keep up the fantastic work!! 💪💪 Tom
Your golf instruction makes golf reachable fun for those wanting to improve….it doesn’t take years to master…if you work hard you can hit way better and have more enjoyment inside of 1 month. Trying to master traditional golf weight shifting will bring you an arduous, inconsistent swing and golf will be a chore…for untold years. It’s almost magic…but it’s not…it’s physics, geometry and it gets you to strike the ball in the middle of the club face…consistently. Long and short game. Makes Me Smile.
Awesome stuff! 👍👍 I sincerely appreciate your support in validating this body-friendly, powerful, low-maintenance swing system and my instruction thereof with your dramatic (and quick) improvement. Thanks so much for sharing that along with your resulting enjoyment, and keep up the fabulous work!! Tom
I watched this video yesterday I went to the club and played today did what Tom showed us and I was piping them down the fairway did not lose a ball and gained 40 sometimes 60 yards on my drive and the irons were pure. Thank you SagutoGolf!!!!!!
*OUTSTANDING!!* I’m very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Thanks so much for sharing your *_DRAMATIC_* improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom Saguto, PGA PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for 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’m playing the best golf with Tom’s swing. I more confident with setting my weight forward and ripping through the ball as my swing thought. It free’s up my mind to play the game and not worry about my swing. I have been playing for over 50 years, and I’m really enjoying the game more now with Tom’s swing. Thanks Tom! Mike P Scottsdale AZ
@@ReviewsforU One range session. Actually, after hitting a few balls, I started to develop the same divot pattern as Tom and I had a long straight shallow line of a divot pattern on turf at the range. Then I switched to driver and it took me a few swings to adjust my setup and play the ball about a club head inside my left heal. Once I made the setup adjustment, I was hitting long draws down the range.
That is AWESOME, Mike!! I’m very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Thanks so much for your support in sharing your dramatic ball striking improvement and resulting enjoyment, and keep up the fantastic 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. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
@ReviewsforU - For a really good starting point here is a link to my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things 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 Tom Saguto, PGA
Love your content my man! Been struggling a lot! And my long time friend told me I’m doing the same as I’ve always done- swaying. Yes, I took lessons in the 90’s and was taught weight shift. I tried what you have in your video today twice! Went to the range tis morning- weight forward and flush crispy shots. I put in my work day and thought- “how is this possible,” so went to the range again for another 110 balls and incorporated my fairway woods and driver and after one day of trying this new method, I’ve gained 10 yards on my irons and 15-20 on my fairway woods and driver. This is within 1 day! Uno number 1, 1 day of trying something that goes against what I’ve always been taught! I’m kinda ticked off. I’m going to be 47 in a couple weeks and just now finding this out and I use to play college golf! Where would I be in life or career if I applied this 20+ years ago????
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....... 😎 Consider that despite all the advances in equipment, technology, golf course grooming, etc. the average golfer still struggles to break 100. Epic failures within the realm of modern “conventional” instruction, perhaps??? So many misconstrued and/or misguided teachings - such as taking the club straight back, turning the shoulders level while independently lifting the arms, shifting into and torquing against a firm trail side, firing the hips, actively rolling the hands through impact, etc. - have relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of inconsistency and chronic frustration (and chronic back/knee/hip pain as well). I’m doing my best here to clear these up one by one and put an end to this madness. Anyway, I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you. Excellent job incorporating the weight-forward component into your swing so quickly and effectively; I sincerely appreciate you sharing your resulting dramatic improvements in both ball striking and distance!! 💪💪 And I am sorry for all the lost time that my industry cost you. The good news is that we can make up for it rather quickly if interested. Should you wish to get on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, sequential platform, please consider my online school. The school is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 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. Thanks again for your message and support, and keep up the fantastic work!! Tom Saguto, PGA
I sincerely appreciate that, and I'm very glad to know that this weight forward lesson resonated with you to such an extent! Thanks so much for your message and support!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel’s content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my *_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
It's all true. Follow this man. He makes golf simple... 1. Weight forward. 2. No weight shift. 3. Quiet hands. You do these 3 simple things he emphasizes...you'll lower your score 10% overnight.
I sincerely appreciate your validating remarks, Leo! Golf is indeed a very difficult sport. But if we can simplify the swing so as not to rely on timing and/or exceptional hand-eye coordination - and we can - then we will be able to achieve consistently great results without having to continuously work so hard. Thanks so much for your support in sharing those simple keys, and keep up the fantastic work!! Tom
Thank you so much, Craig - I sincerely appreciate your support and I am very glad to know that you are enjoying my channel's content!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel’s content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my 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
@@SagutoGolf I was in south Myrtle Beach 4 weeks ago. Wish I knew you were close by. I am teaching my daughter (and myself) with your help. She is 7th grade and playing better than the high school girls.
Tom, I've just implemented the 'Krispy K stance' [patent pending] with one other swing thought, wrap the club around my body. Incredible results, taking divots and hitting the longest and straightest shots of my life! Very keen to see how this translate to reduced scores on course! No one else has simplified the swing as well as you have, thank you!
Krispy K stance? I love it (and will respect the pending patent....😎) Awesome stuff with regard to your ball striking! I’m very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing, and I hope it performs well when you put it into play. Thanks so much for support in sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom
I was a Saguto student a couple of years ago and I stand by his instructions. I still occassional watch the vids to keep me tuned. My best rounds is from learning Saguto golf. I experimented with other instructions from other golf coaches and they had done 2 things for me: Added swing killing swing thoughts and destroyed my swing. My worse rounds. Like the prodigal golfer, it's time to brush back up to Tom Saguto's golf.
Welcome back to "the dark side", John, where the spoils of "conventional" instruction - chronic inconsistency, physical pain, and endless frustration - yield to the fruits of body-friendly enjoyment of this great game for a lifetime. 😎 I'm very glad to have you back on the SG Train! Tom
@SagutoGolf The good news is a group of guys witnessed me scoring an 80 and invited me on their golf team. My debut was a disaster, but I was nervous to impress and wasn't use to playing with others as much so I rushed many of my swings but instead of playing to impress, I'm having fun. Of course, money is involved. They think I'm sandbagging. I'm happy to be back. You're the best, Tom! YOU DON'T KNOW THE POWA OF THE PAR SIDE OF THE FORCE!
I’M NOT KIDDING YOU TOM!!!!!! I’ve been watching you now for about 2 years and I honestly found, by accident, while practicing on my new simulator, the consistency of my weight forward since watching your lessons. My problem is I’m almost 60 with past major back problems, some still today, and just can’t rotate as much as my “young buck buddys”. I’ll never hit much over 95 MPH club speed but NEVER hit the ball so crispy in my life, THANK YOU!!!
I appreciate that!! But NEVER say "never" with regard to that swing speed..... A significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion. Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built. For example, the outward flaring of both feet 10-20 degrees in our setup facilitates the proper amount of body-friendly, free-flowing hip turn back and through. This is a major power source, and it also keeps the club traveling on the correct path. If you were to square your feet so that they were perpendicular to the target line, then your hips would be impeded from turning sufficiently in the backswing (which would then inhibit the shoulders from executing a full and effortless turn), and from releasing properly in the downswing to propel the club through the zone. Restricting this action can cause a variety of path issues and/or also place strain on the lower back, lead knee, and the hip joints as the hips will "want" to move laterally and turn through into the finish but will be fighting the body in the process. Have you looked into the comprehensive, sequential learning platform of the online school yet? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 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. You don't need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing, experience great ball striking, and reclaim - or even exceed - yardages from years past. I hope you'll give the school some thought. Thanks for your message and support, and keep it crispy out there!! 💪💪 Tom
I use this sometimes with my short irons, chipping etc. However for most of my swings I use Erika Larkin"s method. So effortless and basically gravity letting the clubhead do the work. I've never hit it so far and consistent. With this method along with Tom's method there are no swing thoughts. Just basically getting that shoulder turn, keeping that body loose and feel the weight of the club. You come through with the right side and that takes care of about 20 things naturally that these other instructors confuse you with. Basically just swing the club. I was a D1 baseball player. Imagine if when you started little league broke the baseball swing down. It would appear as confusing as the instructors make the golf swing to be. Thanks Tom
I agree. It's solid advice for sure, but I need a bit of weight shift and sway for my driver. As long as I "wall up" at the right spot it works for me. I definitely use it from 5-wood on down, though.
I'm glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you, Tom, and as a former baseball player myself I understand exactly what you are saying! I choose to "stay in my lane" when it comes to other lesson content out there. That's certainly not a slap against any other methodologies; it's simply that the system I teach is rooted in physics and geometry, and it is modeled on empirical observations of the game's greatest ball strikers. As such it works for me and for countless golfers across the globe who continue to flood my inbox with unsolicited testimonials of enjoying the best golf of their lives. Having said that, since Stack and Tilt is a robust swing system based on data from the game’s best golf ball strikers, I am never surprised to learn of similarities between components of my teaching and what other very capable instructors are saying. Thanks for your support! Tom Saguto, PGA PS: By the way, since my channel’s content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
@@SagutoGolf I actually think of my driving swing as a stack and tilt, except I'm stacking onto my right leg at the top, and then tilting onto my left for the follow through. Not saying it's ideal, but as long as I get the left leg posted up, it all comes together. I think it's more of a mental thing, kind of like golfers who take their backswing to the outside. I haven't been able to manage the one swing for every club principle. That said, I wouldn't teach anyone my swing and would instead direct them towards someone like you.
@@trevorchabot864 Stack = weight distribution - put and keep weight on the lead side through the swing. Tilt = shoulder inclination - tilt lead side shoulder towards the ball in takeaway and maintain shoulder angle through the swing.
@@stephenoltmann3052 I was just making a quirky comment about a poorly named golf swing method. I grew up when head sway(behind the ball) and weight shift were being used by a lot of pros with their drivers. Right around the time stack and tilt was released. Not that stack and tilt was a new concept, Nicklaus had been doing it for decades, it just wasn't "scientifically recognized" in a book.
That's one of the most frustrating things about learning golf is all the conflicting paradigms out there. It's amazing how dogmatic golf can be. I'm so glad I stumbled upon s&t through Tom and others.
I certainly do understand. With regard to receiving swing information from different sources, golfers must be careful in navigating the muddied, overly-complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. That is not a dig against any other teachers out there. It's simply best to commit to a system - whether it be this proven body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance S&T method or another - put your blinders on, and stick to it. Thanks so much for your message. I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you, and I appreciate your testimonial for the Stack and Tilt System!! Tom Saguto, PGA
This channel has single handedly saved my game (or lack thereof!). Before finding this channel I was regularly duffing irons and slicing drives. Now I have much more confidence in my ball striking and golf has become WAY more enjoyable! As a testament to what Tom is saying, before finding his channel (and after trying EVERY other golf tutorial on TH-cam) I would regularly shoot 105-115. Today I just shot my lowest round ever of 82. Granted that’s with a lot of practice on the putting green as well but I can’t thank him enough! More importantly when you’re hitting the ball consistently it’s way more fun!
That is *OUTSTANDING,* Chris -- Congrats on your new personal best!! I’m very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you to such an extent; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Thanks so much for your support in sharing your _DRAMATIC_ improvement and resulting enjoyment, keep up the fantastic work, and we'll see you soon in the 70's!! 💪💪 Tom Saguto, PGA 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. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my 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 is delivering the referenced results.
As someone who uses the "Single plane swing" opposed to a conventional / traditional golf swing I would get a lot of people making comments as well like "you can't hit as far" or "you stance looks too stiff"... Ironically I went from shooting well over 100 to breaking 80 in a year at multiple golf courses and my distances have been consistently increasing as my contact improved... Now I hit farther and straighter than those that criticized my swing and they've been playing for over a decade. Anyone who is new to golf or thinking of learning an easier swing just remember that the traditional golf swing is NOT mandatory... the only thing that matters is what happens at impact position and ignoring the negative people that think that their is only one way to do something.
Wonderfully said, Mike! Consider that despite all the advances in equipment, technology, golf course grooming, etc. the average golfer still struggles to break 100. Epic failures within the realm of modern “conventional” instruction, perhaps??? So many misconstrued and/or misguided teachings - such as taking the club straight back, turning the shoulders level while independently lifting the arms, shifting into and torquing against a firm trail side, firing the hips, actively rolling the hands through impact, etc. - have relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of inconsistency and chronic frustration (and chronic back/knee/hip pain as well). Just far too many variables to manage. Precisely. Repeatably. Each and every swing. And it's all so unnecessary! Thanks so much for your validating remarks and keep up the great playing!! 💪💪 Tom Saguto, PGA
Distance is not the biggest problem for most of us. I’ll take fewer yards in a straight line over 20 more 30 yards right or left lol. Simplicity and consistency. Glad you are getting yards too though. Win win.
Exactly, golfers get so focused on how they look rather than results. They watch the pros and want to swing the way they do rather than focusing on the things that fundamentally improve contact and ball flight.
I have watched your videos religiously and have focused exactly on weight forward and just turning the shoulder, then the hips. I finally broke 80 last week! It feels strange at first but after using it awhile (three days) it absolutely feels right. Also, my contact has been so consistent with more distance and little effort. Awesome!! Thank you!!!
That is *AWESOME* - Congrats on achieving that great milestone!! I’m very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Thanks so much for your support in sharing your dramatic improvements in ball striking and consistency, 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 recently 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 is delivering the referenced results.
By using three swing thoughts from watching your videos, I'm finally making some progress. Weight shifted forward, left arm structure, and focusing on passing both shoulders under the chin. Thank you!
OUTSTANDING! I’m very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you, Matt; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident 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 instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! Thanks so much for your message and support!! Tom Saguto, PGA PS: By the way, since my channel’s content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thank you so much for the awesome and detailed response, Tom. I really appreciate what you’re doing! I wish you continued success in all of your endeavors.
I started playing golf again 3 weeks ago after a 20+ year break, and the weight forward method has really made the comeback enjoyable. I’ve started pulling the ball to the left while doing so, guessing I’m closing the club face at impact. How is your club oriented on the ground pre-swing?
I'm very glad to know that my instruction content is resonating with you, Gregory! The face is open a degree or two to the target line at address. Consider that the zero-point of the swing is even with the lead shoulder/armpit from a face-on view. The face would be square to the target there, but since the ball position is behind that spot, without any contrived manipulations this causes the face to be ever so slightly open to the target line. This relationship - face open to the target and closed to the in-to-out downswing path - is how we achieve the stock push-draw ball flight of this swing system. Beyond that, it's important to know why the ball is behaving a particular way in order to reverse engineer the cause. The ball is simply responding to the flight plan assigned to it by the clubface at impact. Clubface relative to target line is the primary influencer of the ball's starting line and face relative to path determines direction and degree of curvature. So in the case of a pull, the face is closed to the target line at impact. There are various possible causes for this, including the face being too shut at address, a grip that is too strong, a ball position that is too far forward, weight not moving forward enough in the downswing, a downswing path that is approaching the ball from the outside, flipping/rolling the hands through the zone and more. By the way, always begin with the setup - in this case the first three possibilities - prior to diving into a swing intervention. For example, a golfer may have previously deployed a closed clubface at address and/or a strong grip to compensate for a slice due to a steep downswing path. If the path has been corrected, then that same grip can certainly result in pulled shots. And while I certainly have other videos that address the various causes, a better option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Thanks for your message and keep up the great work! Tom Saguto, PGA
Tom, l started using your tips as soon as you started with the weight forward thought. I shot my best scores ever & through 2 holes today, even par! Thanks my friend!
Surprise, surprise - right Jesse?... Welcome to "the dark side", where the spoils of "conventional" instruction - chronic inconsistency, physical pain, and endless frustration - yield to the fruits of body-friendly enjoyment of this great game for a lifetime. 😎 Thanks for validating this with your experience - I'm very glad to have you on board!! Tom Saguto, PGA PS: Now that you know what you know, would you like to learn some key aspects of the body-friendly, powerful, low-maintenance swing system I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to 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
Yes Tom, this works. Wish I knew it 20 years ago. The other game-changer is "elbows close together". Everything just connects and there's simply far less room for error. You are the best golf instructor on TH-cam and also the most honest, with a great sense of humor. Do miss the mutton chops though. BTW, what is your launch monitor setup in this video?
LOL! The women have spoken and the chops are sadly a past phase likely not to be revisited....😬😆 I'm glad to know that the weight-forward and elbows-together components are performing well for you. Nice job!! And yes - 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 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. Thanks for your message and ongoing support, and keep up the great work!! Tom
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Bobby, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content is resonating with you! We are indeed minimizing variables and building a ball striking "machine" here. For those transitioning from a "shift and lift" type of motion this will feel feel completely foreign at first, but that will dissipate through proper drilling and practice, at which point the machine will be optimized for low-maintenance, body-friendly, consistently crispy ball striking bliss and seemingly effortless power! Thanks for your message and support! Tom Saguto, PGA PS: By the way, since my channel’s content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Rotation, grip, and building strength and flexibility to create a consistent repeatable motion- that is golf! Thanks for the good explanation and simplification.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. Thanks for your message and support! Tom 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
Welcome to SagutoGolf, Rich - I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! Thanks so much for sharing your initial experience and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 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
Use this method and hit all clubs farther and straight! Now I have an 8 iron going 160 yards! I’m 66 and playing longer and hitting it better than ever. Now need to work on chipping confidence. Tom’s method works!!!
That's fabulous, Tom!! I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! Thanks so much for your support in sharing your _DRAMATIC_ ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: Here are a couple of chipping videos that may help your greenside performance: - th-cam.com/video/aatbA39KtRc/w-d-xo.html - th-cam.com/video/8WZdjScCkv8/w-d-xo.html PPS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for 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 used this concept and swing thought yesterday on a Robert Trent Jones course I'd never played before. I hit 61% GIR and shot an 84 (13 hcp). Saguto is the truth!! 💯
OUTSTANDING - Congrats on a fantastic round!! 💪💪 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 your support in sharing your success and keep up the great work!! Tom Saguto, PGA PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for 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 gives me hope. Been following Tom for years working on weight forward. Fell down the stairs a month ago and fractured right femoral head. Had surgery and was bolted back together. Been out of golf commission for a month. Going to give it a go this weekend with zero weight on the right…won’t be walking though, have to take a cart, dr’s orders.
Yikes! Sorry about your accident! As long as you have the doc's permission, then yes - set it forward and keep it there! And consider that Tiger is still able to compete at the game's highest level despite his shattered trail leg. And then there is the one-legged competitive golfer - front leg, of course - who absolutely crushes it. (Perhaps more on him in a future episode.) Be careful and have fun out there! Tom PS: By the way, check out 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 - or regain - a fundamental understanding of this body-friendly, powerful, low-maintenance swing system!
Glad you enjoyed it, Simon! I think about the takeaway when I'm filming one of my numerous videos on the topic. 😎 Beyond that, when actually swinging/playing I know that as long as I've nailed my grip, setup, and connections, I can just hand over control to the shoulders and let the motion happen without any thought or manipulation. Tom
"THANK YOU" so much! I've always thought that the game should be simplified for amateurs. The average golfer doesn't have the time to pound golf balls every day. I think amateurs would be happy with a game that keeps them in the short grass and having fun. YOU ARE AWESOME!
I tried this set up technique weight forward 80/20 club head speed went up 5 mph also it may my take away with my lead shoulder I didn’t sway off the ball my momentum on down swing also made me finish at the target no more falling back ! It solved 3 issues just at set up! amazing I’ll try on the course tomorrow! Thanks again genius
Outstanding, Bob!! Excellent job incorporating the weight-forward component into your swing. 💪💪 Thanks for sharing your practice results and have fun taking this out to the course! Tom
Always appreciate your willingness to push back on traditional beliefs associated with the golf swing and push the simple is better mantra. Thanks Tom! I still think it is an oval :)
LOL! Thanks Todd - I appreciate that, and I'm glad to know 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! Tom PS: With regard to that "oval" thang 😆, perhaps you might like to check out to 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
A several years ago, Stack and Tilt seemed all the rage then died off as the latest and greatest easy to replicate iron swing. How similar your approach seems to be to Stack and Stilt! I have experimented on the range changing where I start my weight and also how much backswing and I do agree that when I start with more weight forward I have better more consistent contact and thus improved dispersion. Maybe not be super long ,but much easier to get closer to target in a controlled fashion. Thanks for this vid. I am now a subscriber and getting your notifications... Comments on Stack and Tilt anyone ???
Hi Johnny, I am both a Class A PGA Professional and a Certified Stack and Tilt Instructor. Here is the story of my "conversion": th-cam.com/video/PM8lNNrMPEk/w-d-xo.html And here is an episode documenting my week at S&T Instructor Camp in Miami: th-cam.com/video/m9qdPOzYUWU/w-d-xo.html As for "dying off", perhaps only in name to some extent. You see, sadly Stack and Tilt was relentlessly attacked by the "mainstream" of failed "instruction" whose erroneous concepts were threatened by the truth, and their nefarious propaganda efforts successfully - albeit temporarily - attached an undeserving "stigma" to the S&T name among those who chose not to do their own research. The bottom line is this: Stack and Tilt is a _SYSTEM_ for swinging the golf club and not a specific swing unto itself. The system is rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology, and it is modeled on empirical observations of the game's greatest ball strikers. As such it does not discriminate by age or ability - from kids to seniors and everyone in between, inclusive of the best players in the world. Watch any Tour event on TV and you'll see a significant number of players executing the trademark motions of the S&T system, a fact corroborated by just how many of them have a very centered swing with the lead knee flexing and the trail leg straightening during the backswing, their lead arms on or very close to their tilted shoulder planes, and their hands deep behind their trail shoulders at the top. As such, we can call it what we want or don't call it what we don't want, but the bottom line is that this is what they are doing, and it just happens that these same swing elements are shared with this dark sorcery known as Stack and Tilt...... 😎 Thousands of folks across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result of learning this swing system through my online school, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. Compare and contrast that with the sad reality that despite all the advances in equipment, technology, golf course grooming, etc. the average golfer still struggles to break 100. Epic failures within that realm of “conventional” instruction, perhaps??? So many misconstrued and/or misguided teachings - such as taking the club straight back, turning the shoulders level while independently lifting the arms, shifting into and torquing against a firm trail side, firing the hips, actively rolling the hands through impact, etc. - have relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of inconsistency and chronic frustration (and chronic back/knee/hip pain as well). Anyway, you asked for comments on Stack and Tilt, and there's mine......😆😆 Tom Saguto, PGA PS: Armed with that information, would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to 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 instruction method that is delivering the referenced results.
Indeed Andy, which is why there are so many elated seniors in the online school! So yes - this proven body-friendly swing system is golf's version of the Fountain of Youth, but as demonstrated it is also a hugely powerful and low-maintenance method for golfers of all ages! Thanks for your message and support!! Tom
@woodyhamrick5858 I started this method to get rid of my sway once I improved my hip flexibility. I realize that I am not answering your question, but since improving my hip flexibility (through par for success) and following tom, I have no pain after playing. I am 60
Hello Tom! And thank you for so many good golf tips and videos. I usually shoot around 85 with my old shift and lift swing. 71 years old and today I shot 74. I have seen many of your videos And I try to keep my left arm straight, tuck in my right elbow set the weight on the left leg and rotate around. Nothing my old teachers have said . It’s more fun to make birdies than bogey’s
That is *FABULOUS* - Congratulations on a tremendous round!! I’m very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Thank you so much for your support in sharing your DRAMATIC improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom Saguto, PGA PS: By the way, I would be remiss if I didn't mention 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. 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 would 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. As you are now coming to understand, one does not need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing, experience great ball striking, and reclaim - or even exceed - yardages from years past. I hope you'll give the school some thought.
I use weight shift because it makes the swing feel more dynamic in terms of using ground forces. Stack and tilt can be a great solution for someone who needs a simple swing with fewer moving parts to go wrong, among others.
You can still use ground forces without shifting weight. That's about pressure applied to the ground through your feet (which is required to fully use your shoulder turn anyway.) There's a difference between applying pressure on different feet and moving your weight. Moving your center of mass around in the swing is basically something zero pros do (watch their heads in the swing) because that messes with your low point.
As I just stated in reply to another commenter, if only the amateur golfing world could finally come to understand the difference between PRESSURE and WEIGHT, it would pretty much eliminate all that frustration and pain (both physical and mental) out there! But alas....if only.....😎 The notion of a “weight” shift in the golf swing has led many an amateur golfer into the vast abyss of chronic inconsistency and frustration. In fact, here is Jack Nicklaus on weight shift: "I don't believe in a lateral shift," says Nicklaus. "Of course not. I believe in staying on the ball." Asked what he thinks about teachers who advocate a weight shift, he answers, "They don't know how to play." Now, within Stack and Tilt there is certainly an allowance for a transfer of “pressure” into the trail side. After all, we are moving the mass of the arms and club back and around us during the takeaway and first part of the backswing. Some like to sense the dynamic pressure shifts; others prefer the feel of a gradual increasing of weight load into the lead leg from the start. However, in either scenario the key here is that we do not allow our mass - and thereby our swing center and low point - to drift back at any point. Stack and Tilt is a SYSTEM for swinging the golf club and not a specific swing unto itself. The SYSTEM is rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology, and it is modeled on empirical observations of the game's greatest ball strikers. As such it does not discriminate by age or ability - from kids to seniors and everyone in between, inclusive of the best players in the world. Watch any Tour event on TV and you'll see a significant number of players executing the trademark motions of the S&T system, a fact corroborated by just how many of them have a very centered swing with the lead knee flexing and the trail leg straightening during the backswing, their lead arms on or very close to their tilted shoulder planes, and their hands deep behind their trail shoulders at the top. As such, we can call it what we want or don't call it what we don't want, but the bottom line is that this is what they are doing, and it just happens that these same swing elements are shared with this dark sorcery known as Stack and Tilt...... 😬😆 Thousands of folks across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result of learning this swing SYSTEM through my online school, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. Compare and contrast that with the sad reality that despite all the advances in equipment, technology, golf course grooming, etc. the average golfer still struggles to break 100. Epic failures within that realm of “conventional” instruction, perhaps??? So many misconstrued and/or misguided teachings - such as taking the club straight back, turning the shoulders level while independently lifting the arms, shifting into and torquing against a firm trail side, firing the hips, actively rolling the hands through impact, etc. - have relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of inconsistency and chronic frustration (and chronic back/knee/hip pain as well). Thanks for your message! Tom Saguto, PGA
Parallel between golf and tai chi. This perspective offers a nuanced understanding of weight distribution in the golf swing that's often overlooked. Let's explore this concept further: ## The Tai Chi Connection Tai chi principles of weight distribution and energy flow can indeed be applied to golf: 1. Subtle weight shifts: In tai chi, practitioners learn to subtly empty and fill weight in their legs without visible lateral movement. 2. Rooted stability: The concept of being "rooted" while still allowing energy to flow through the body is central to both tai chi and an efficient golf swing. 3. Internal movement: Tai chi emphasizes internal energy movement, which can translate to golf as internal weight shifts that don't manifest as large external movements. ## Application to Golf Applying these principles to golf could mean: ### Grounding and Unweighting - Instead of a lateral shift, focus on "grounding" into one leg while slightly unweighting the other. - This can be done without moving the center of mass significantly. ### Dynamic Balance - Maintain overall balance while subtly changing the pressure distribution between feet. - This can help create torque and stored energy without compromising stability. ### Efficient Energy Transfer - Use the subtle weight shifts to initiate the kinetic chain more efficiently. - This can lead to a more connected swing with less effort. ### Consistency and Control - Minimizing large weight shifts can lead to more consistent ball striking. - It may also help maintain better control throughout the swing. ## Benefits of This Approach 1. Increased stability 2. Potentially faster rotation 3. More consistent contact 4. Reduced strain on the lower back and knees This tai chi-inspired approach to weight distribution in golf is an intriguing concept that aligns with modern understanding of efficient movement in sports. It emphasizes subtle, internal movements over large, visible shifts, which could indeed lead to increased speed and power without the need for dramatic weight transfer. As with any golf technique, individual physiology and swing characteristics play a role, so experimenting with this approach under the guidance of a knowledgeable instructor would be advisable.
A very interesting analysis and comparison, John, and I see many parallels between the body-friendly, centered, powerful Stack and Tilt swing system I teach and the described Tai Chi actions. In the golf swing, rather than weight shift - which conjures up notions of a lateral movement off the ball that plagues so many amateurs - we speak of the dynamic pressure shifts throughout the motion that occur without allowing our mass - and thus our swing center and low point - to drift at any point. In fact, here is Jack Nicklaus on weight shift: "I don't believe in a lateral shift," says Nicklaus. "Of course not. I believe in staying on the ball." Asked what he thinks about teachers who advocate a weight shift, he answers, "They don't know how to play." Thanks so much for taking the time to share that helpful detail!! Tom
Wow did this and what a difference it made. My 7 iron carried 165. Usually it would go 140-150 max. Swing speed was an unbelievable 96mph. Solid contact. I'm a 15 handicap. Can't wait to try it out on the course. Great video, thanks!! Oh by the way I'm 63 years young.
*AWESOME!!* I’m very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing, and have fun putting it into play! Thanks so much for sharing your DRAMATIC ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom Saguto, PGA PS: By the way, I would be remiss if I didn't mention 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. 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. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 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. As you are now coming to understand, one does not need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing, experience great ball striking, and reclaim - or even exceed - yardages from years past. I hope you'll give the school some thought.
Why not hit off a V1 Sports pressure mat or a Swing Catalyst mat to show you're keeping the weight + pressure on front foot and show your pressure trace. Show people a visual. The V1 pressure mats aren't even that expensive, and then your viewers can have a visual of what you're actually doing.
I have one, been there, done that, and shared the information previously. This demonstration and visual was so clearly weight-forward that I really don't see how any other props could have possibly added any further emphasis to that point.
I gotta admit…starting watching theses videos last week as a new subscriber. I connect with the tips and went out and shot even par yesterday. Pretty exciting!
OUTSTANDING! I’m very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you, Jan; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Thanks so much for your support in sharing your on-course success and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom Saguto, PGA PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for 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
Have to say Tom, You are the only one I watch and follow now because your tips and training instruction have changed the way I play the game of golf. I loved the game before but now I Really love the game! Keep it up with these training tips!
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Ray, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction 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 support in sharing your improvement and your resulting enjoyment of this greatest of games, and keep up the fantastic work!! 💪💪 Tom
I am grateful to have found the TS program. I was frustrated with golf instruction focusing on 1- Right knee staying bent, and the 2) the weight shift, when I could see with my own eyes that Fred Coup[es has a pretty straight back leg on his back swing, as do many "old timers" like Hogan and Snead. Keeping the back knee bent never worked well for me!
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! Thanks so much for your support in sharing your improvement and keep up the fantastic work!! Tom
Swing changes take time. I never really implemented the weight forward from the git. I think tommorow is the day. Going to focus on weight forward tommorow. Just swinging a club right now, you can "hear" a louder swoosh. Said it before, I'll say it again. You are the best. Thanks!!
I was suffering with massive inconsistency so decided to give Tom a go as he makes it sound so easy. Took me longer than i thought from just watching his videos but i 100% recommend giving him a try. Low 80s is now an average day with more than a few in the 70s.
Well done, Simon! I’m very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. As for it taking longer, well - that's why I have the online school that you have heard me mention in all those YT episodes! The school is specifically designed to get golfers on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, sequential platform, and it makes for a far more efficient, superior, and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. The school is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. Thanks so much for your support in sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Now....let's see you in the school where you can take your learning - and your game - to the next levels!! Tom Saguto, PGA
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Chase, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. Thanks for your message and support! Tom 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
Terrific stuff Tom. Can’t wait to try it- somehow I’ve always felt restricted with driver trying to tilt. I like the way your setup with driver is basically straight out in front. Thanks .
I appreciate that! I'm very glad to know that this lesson aided in your understanding, and now that you are armed with this knowledge I hope you are able to use it to the betterment of your driving. And by the way, while there is certainly other content on my channel that addresses this topic, a more structured option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Thanks for your message and have fun out there incorporating this into your swing!! Tom Saguto, PGA
Tom- I agree 100%. This actually works. I mentioned this to many, and as long as they do exactly what you’re doing, they get better. However some relapse to going to their back foot. I think it’s like kids learning to ride a bicycle. They think they need the training wheels. In my opinion, that’s their back foot…. They lose their balance, primarily because their weight is still back there!!!!!
I appreciate that, Ron. Yes - the sad reality is that this misguided notion of a "weight shift" has destroyed many a golf swing and has prevented countless golfers from truly enjoying this great game. If it is deeply ingrained it can be a difficult - though not impossible - habit to break, which is why I have in the online school some extreme shift--busting drills which - if properly worked - are nearly 100% effective. Thanks for your ongoing support and keep up the fantastic work!! Tom
My game has improved so much. I started working on this swing a year agoe, and I went from 18.6 to now 13.6 in handicap. And it is so much more fun to play.
That is *FABULOUS,* Michael!! I’m very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Thanks so much for sharing your _DRAMATIC_ improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom Saguto, PGA 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. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 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.
Great video. The first (and worst) tip I ever got about the golf swing was to use weight shift. It was a disaster - no adult beginner is so coordinated. There is too much going on already for us and anything we can do to simplify golf has to be a good thing. Weight shift done wrong makes us hit the ground before the ball, lose club head speed and compression and hit worse shots.
I appreciate your message! I have been out of the office attending to other areas of my instruction business and am unable to personally respond to the resulting backlog of comments received in recent days. In the meantime, here are some links that may be of interest to you: - 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 the swing system I teach. - Best Drills for More Distance: th-cam.com/video/4CuEL2uCVWA/w-d-xo.html - Best Drills for Lower Scores: th-cam.com/video/Gr8AmYL5qgs/w-d-xo.html - Best Ball Striking Drills: th-cam.com/video/kA3VdS-LcQU/w-d-xo.html - The comprehensive, step-by-step, position-by-position platform that is the SagutoGolf online school: saguto.golf - What your fellow golfers are saying about SagutoGolf: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Thanks for your understanding and keep it crispy out there! Tom Saguto, PGA
You will get there,my goal is 140 ball speed this year,im at 130 so far,with that drill it may well get me there and im 66 years old,keep trying,120 club speed is brilliant.If i had had this 40 years ago,when i was a fit roofer,im sure we would have all got there,keep up the good work.
Nice, Alan!! By the way, you may be interested to know that a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion. Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built. For example, the outward flaring of both feet 10-20 degrees in our setup facilitates the proper amount of body-friendly, free-flowing hip turn back and through. This is a major power source, and it also keeps the club traveling on the correct path. If you were to square your feet so that they were perpendicular to the target line, then your hips would be impeded from turning sufficiently in the backswing (which would then inhibit the shoulders from executing a full and effortless turn), and from releasing properly in the downswing to propel the club through the zone. Restricting this action can cause a variety of path issues and/or also place strain on the lower back, lead knee, and the hip joints as the hips will "want" to move laterally and turn through into the finish but will be fighting the body in the process. 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. If you are interested in learning more about it, then here is a link to 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 instruction 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 Thanks! Tom Saguto, PGA
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 your support in sharing your weight-forward improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom Saguto, PGA PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for 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
That is *AWESOME,* Andrew - congratulations on your new personal best!! I’m very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Thanks so much for sharing your dramatic improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for 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
Fantastic! I’m very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your iron swing! It is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: th-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/w-d-xo.html Beyond that, if you search the word "drive" on this channel you'll see some related content. Oftentimes when golfers are hitting everything well except for the driver it can be attributed to one of the following: 1) Their hips are not continuing their lateral targetward action through impact. This is common with the longer clubs as the wider stance means that the hips have a greater distance to travel, thereby posing an increased risk of premature spinout. If the hips stop moving laterally towards the target on the downswing - which should occur naturally if we allow it to - then their rotation takes over, thereby stalling the necessary forward weight loading (we should be 80/20 forward halfway down, 90/10 at impact, and 95/5 in the finish), changing the low point and rerouting the club into a steeper angle of attack (AoA). This can produce a variety of undesirable results including fat and thin contact, topped shots and popups, straight pulls, and “banana” slices. Of great importance is keeping your upper torso/head in place (in other words, not moving towards the target from a face-on view) during the downswing and through impact. This preserves the swing center and the desired shallow AoA. 2) They are not allowing the length of the club to dictate the backswing path and are getting too steep as a result. The shaft of the driver is considerably longer than the other clubs and thus requires more of an around the body backswing as established by the shaft plane at address. It may "feel" flat as they take it back along the shaft plane for the first few feet, but as long as they maintain the "weight forward, shoulder down, and hands in" components while allowing the club to work around them, it should put them in the proper position at the top so they can attack the ball from the inside. (A good feel for that lead shoulder is "down and in, under the chin".) 3) Many believe - and some even teach - that we must try to "hit up on the ball" with the driver. However, consider that in our stock setup with the driver the hands are even with the inside of the lead thigh (as they are with all clubs when playing a standard shot) and our ball position is even with the inside of the heel of the lead foot. This presets a very slight degree of forward shaft lean with the driver. Beyond that, the ball is behind the zero-point of the swing (which is even with the lead shoulder), meaning that without any contrived manipulations the club will still be on its descent - albeit very close to flat - at impact. So, perhaps with the exception of folks with slower swing speeds - or those Long Drive participants teeing it extra high and hitting maybe 1-2 balls out of 10 onto a 60-yard wide "fairway" - in general the path is still ever so slightly down. In fact, the PGA Tour average with the driver is actually minus (e.g.: downward) 1.5 degrees - nearly level - and it should feel level - but slightly down nonetheless. (Here is an article on Ping’s website addressing this topic - ping.com/en-us/blogs/proving-grounds/optimal-launch-and-spin#:~:text=According%20to%20Trackman%2C%20PGA%20Tour,85%25%20ball%2Dflight%20laws ) While there are certainly videos on my channel that address this topic, a better option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag, 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 Thanks for your message and keep up the great work!! Tom Saguto, PGA
This works 100%, in fact when I struggle sometimes mid round it’s often that I am not continuing to keep my weight forward. It’s a discipline that you have to train yourself to do…. We all have years of shift muscle memory
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Kurtis, and I appreciate your validation of the weight-forward component. Indeed, the “ghosts of swings past” do not disappear on their own, and for golfers who had ingrained a swing method that involved shifting weight into their trail side - whom, sadly due to misguided and/or misunderstood "instruction", represent a majority of the amateur world - those demons are going to take some time and patient commitment to exorcise . Thanks for your message and support, keep it forward, and keep it crispy!! 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 channel just keeps on delivering. Great work again Tom. Dont worry about the doubters. Nearly evey golfer incorporates some form of Stack and Tilt. They just don't know until they research it. Quick question, what's your opinion on hitting down at the golf ball with Stack and Tilt? I tried it on the range last weekend and it fixed my downswing issues as i was struggling with consistency. I was able to gain an extra 15-20 yards, hit fairly straight and also I wasn't coming over the top. Or i could be mistaken and Stack and Tilt actually encourages hitting down at the golf ball. Thanks in advance.
I appreciate that, and I really don't worry about the naysayers (although I do make an effort to rescue the _well-mannered_ innocently misinformed among them). Anyway, it's all inconsequential since this swing model resides in the truth. “Truth" is defined as that which conforms to reality, and this swing system conforms to the unchanging realities of physics, geometry, and data from the game’s best golf ball strikers. That's the truth, and the results - as backed up by countless unsolicited testimonials from men and women across the globe spanning all age ranges and experience levels - are the proof. Resistance is thusly futile..... 😎 The S&T swing has the club approaching the ball on descent and on an in-to-out path until the bottom of the arc, at which point it begins to naturally ascend and move back inward towards the finish. As such, the weight moving forward while keeping the head - and thus the swing center - intact will preserve a properly shallowed path and downward angle of attack on any ball positioned behind that zero point. This is why our stock shot shape is a crispy push-draw. "What about the driver?", one may ask, as 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 big dawg. However, consider that in our stock setup with the driver the hands are even with the inside of the lead thigh (as they are with all clubs when playing a standard shot) and our ball position is even with the inside of the heel of the lead foot. This presets a very slight degree of forward shaft lean with the driver. Beyond that, the ball is behind the zero-point of the swing (which is even with the lead shoulder/armpit), meaning that without any contrived manipulations the club will still be on its descent - albeit very close to flat - at impact. 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. Thanks again for your message and support! 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. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. And here is a link to 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 is delivering the referenced results.
Thanks! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you to such an extent, and now that you are armed with this knowledge I hope you are able to use it to the betterment of your game! 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
The no weight shift, load weight method simplifies thoughts, reduces variables and moving parts SO increases consistency! Head and body alignment is maintained. Will try this approach.
YES! In fact, we can watch any Tour event on TV and we'll see a significant number of players executing these motions, a fact corroborated by just how many of them have a very centered swing with the lead knee flexing and the trail leg straightening during the backswing, their lead arms on or very close to their tilted shoulder planes, and their hands deep behind their trail shoulder at the top. Would you like to learn some key aspects of the body-friendly, powerful, low-maintenance swing system I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to 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 instruction 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 Thanks for your message and have fun out there! Tom Saguto, PGA
Ball positioning wise, shifting your hips forward to shift weight, should you move your ball more onto your front foot so that it's position more in relation to your chest and head? Doing the weight forward setup and ball in its traditional position feels like I'm hitting the ball more on the back foot. Also, any considerations biomechanically loading all the weight and rotating on your left knee and rotating on it? You angle your feet outwards which I think helps with the knee joint.
A quick summary of the setup keys for this swing system should go a long way towards answering your questions: We should feel evenly balanced between heel and toe in both feet. This balance is achieved by first setting our knees over the toes (or at least over the toe end of our shoelaces) to activate the ground connection, and then pushing our butt out to incline the hips and chest so that a relationship with the ball is established. The arms hang down naturally from the shoulders with all clubs except the driver, for which we push them out an inch or so to encourage more of the around-the-body motion needed for that lengthy shaft. We address the ball stacked shoulders over hips over knees with our weight balanced 50/50. We then simply bump our hips one inch towards the target while keeping everything else in place. This presets a little more weight forward while retaining the stacked relationship. Both feet are flared outward approximately 10-20 degrees, with the knees similarly angled outward. This orientation facilitates a stress-free, flowing motion back and through, resulting in a very body-friendly, consistent, powerful swing. While there are certainly videos on my channel that address this topic, a better option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Tom Saguto, PGA
Honestly was scared to use my driver until i watched this video. Now i cant wait to use it. Ive Always had good speed but the ball could go anywhere apart from where i want and normally way right. This has given me so much consistency. Thankyou tom
*FANTASTIC!!* I’m very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, David; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Thanks so much for sharing your _dramatic_ improvement with the driver and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 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
Awesome! Nice job figuring this out on your own, and thanks for sharing your experience. Keep up the great work! 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
Hi, I have e just found your video and fond it fascinating. I am an older golfer and this certainly ‘appears’ to be not just effective but actually simpler as you have removed so many moving parts and movements. I shall give it a go and report back! Thank you
I appreciate your kind words, Rick, and I am very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you! And you are absolutely correct in that the objective is to eliminate swing-wrecking variables and transform ourselves into ball striking machines! By the way, you may be interested to know that a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion. Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built. For example, the outward flaring of both feet 10-20 degrees in our setup facilitates the proper amount of body-friendly, free-flowing hip turn back and through. This is a major power source, and it also keeps the club traveling on the correct path. If you were to square your feet so that they were perpendicular to the target line, then your hips would be impeded from turning sufficiently in the backswing (which would then inhibit the shoulders from executing a full and effortless turn), and from releasing properly in the downswing to propel the club through the zone. Restricting this action can cause a variety of path issues and/or also place strain on the lower back, lead knee, and the hip joints as the hips will "want" to move laterally and turn through into the finish but will be fighting the body in the process. Have you looked into the comprehensive, sequential learning platform of the online school yet? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. The value in terms of what you get for the low price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that is delivering the referenced results. You don't need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing, experience great ball striking, and reclaim - or even exceed - yardages from years past. I hope you'll give the school some thought. Thanks again for your message and have fun out there! Tom Saguto, PGA
I've been implementing these concepts for around 30 days. Felt strange at first but a light bulb turned on and my last 3 rounds were 79, 83, 77. Thanks for the great videos!
*AWESOME!!* I’m very glad to know that my instruction is clicking with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Thanks so much for your support in sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident 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
Agree. Get rotation correct or it delivers weight shift which delivers changing low point which delivers a trip to topstown, duffsville. Im an enlightened golfer and saw immediate improvements! (More to do of course) Thanks Mr Tom Krispy...
YES!! You just succinctly nailed the issues with misguided "shift & lift" instruction that have sadly relegated countless golfers to the vast abyss of endless frustration. Thanks for sharing your "enlightenment", keep up the great work, and keep it KFCrispy out there!! 💪💪 Tom PS: Please feel free to check out 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
Thanks Dennis - I'm glad you enjoyed this episode, and I appreciate your ongoing support!! Tom PS: I just updated 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 refresh your fundamental understanding of this system. Check it out if interested!
I have to say that - as a very senior golfer- since I have started using the stack and tilt method (and weight forward) combined with the hogan rear arm elbow move and bent back wrist I am striking the ball much more consistently and getting reliable distances. So kudos to you for correcting some misconceptions.
Unfortunately, Aly, 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....... 😎 Seriously, that's FANTASTIC! I’m very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Thanks so much for sharing your dramatic ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, I would be remiss if I didn't mention 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. 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. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. As you now know, one does not need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing, experience great ball striking, and reclaim - or even exceed - yardages from years past. I hope you'll give the school some thought.
@@SagutoGolf thanks. I have spent a bit of time myself on the whole mental side of golf- indeed am a certified professional golf mental coach and in particular I have emphasized the importance of fitness (and for seniors especially warm ups, simple stretches and warm downs to reduce risk of injury, enjoy the game even more, etc.) I have produced a synthesis of the entire mental toolkit where fitness elements and nutrition for golf feature equally. Happy to share it if you are interested. I have a playlist on my youtube channel that covers all these elements. Can send you the link should you wish to look at them. I ought to add - as I think it addresses a point you make- that indeed my driving has in particular improved using the method (though use only a mini driver). Anyway my game is optimal at present and I play four to five times a week very first tee time in early mornings winter, spring and summer. This also gives me insights as am able to relate to the challenges golfers face but also to test and try out different aspects and methods hence the more recent stack and tilt..😏cheers
Love this video! Makes so much sense and makes the swing so much efficient and free of multiple and complex swing thoughts…one quick question, on the take away when loading the left side, is it ok to feel like your right foot is coming off of the ground? Thanks!
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Erik! If you are someone who previously had a considerable shift into the trail side, then the weight-forward component may initially "feel" as you describe, but that ultimately should not be occurring in the actual swing. In the system I teach we start with our weight forward (generally 55/45 for the short and mid irons, 60/40 for the longer clubs). We achieve this by addressing the ball "stacked", shoulders over hips over knees with our weight balanced 50/50. We then simply bump our hips 1" towards the target while keeping everything else in place. This presets a little more weight forward while retaining the stacked relationship. During the swing we gradually add more forward weight load into the transition (70/30), 80/20 halfway down, 90/10 impact, and 95/5 finish. The upper torso/head - and thus the swing center - remains in place during the increasing forward weight load in the downswing. There's no "weight shift"; instead, it's just a gradually increasing load onto the lead side. And the result is a centered, low-maintenance, body-friendly, consistent, and tremendously powerful swing. While there is certainly plenty of content on my channel that addresses this topic, a more structured option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Thanks for your message and keep up the great work! Tom Saguto, PGA
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Mark, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! Thanks so much for your support in sharing your dramatic improvement and keep up the fantastic work!! 💪💪 Tom Saguto, PGA PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for 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 remember the first shot I hit focusing on this method, 200 yard Par 3. Flushed my 5 iron and it was crazy high trajectory, landed 15 feet past the pin, ball mark within inches of ball. Incredible. What a feeling!!!
My pleasure, John - I'm very glad to know that this lesson aided in your understanding, and now that you are armed with this knowledge I hope you are able to use it to the betterment of your game! 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
Ah yes, Tom... The dark side of golf. Evil swing sorcery. The cult that is quietly, surreptitiously gathering lost swings from the vast purgatorial abyss of failed "conventional" instruction and leading them to the way and the truth of a method rooted in the unchanging principles of physics and geometry. Creating heinously horrifying creatures of repeatability, predictable ball flight, and effortless power. Like a hideous and unstoppable amoeba slowly yet steadily consuming the golfing globe. Resistance is futile; you will be assimilated. Mwahahaha.....Mwahahahaha.....😆😆 I'm very glad to know that this lesson aided in your understanding, and now that you are armed with this knowledge I hope you are able to use it to the betterment of your game!! Thanks for your message and support!! Tom Saguto, PGA PS: By the way, since my channel’s content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Most excellent, Larus!! 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 results and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom
I remember watching you from the time you started and never grasped this concept. I have recently abandoned every other thought because nothing has worked and am now focusing on this. As you show, I'm doing a ridiculous amount of weight on the front from beginning to end and it definitely more consistent. It looks a little wierd, but at my age I don't care, I just want to hit straight! Just curious, can you do a video on your club distances? Thanks for the videos!
I'm very glad to know that my instruction content, and thanks for sharing your weight-forward improvement! Now, to be clear once we get used to executing a centered motion without any swaying, we don't need to set a "ridiculous" amount of weight forward! In the swing system I teach we start with our weight forward (generally 55/45 for the short and mid irons, 60/40 for the longer clubs), gradually add more forward weight load into the transition (70/30), 80/20 halfway down, 90/10 impact, and 95/5 finish. There's no "weight shift"; instead, it's just a gradually increasing load onto the lead side. And the result is a centered, low-maintenance, body-friendly, consistent, and tremendously powerful motion. And while there are certainly plenty of other videos on my channel that address this topic, a more structured option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews My stock yardages (carry) at 80% swing speed are: P - 146 9i - 158 8i - 174 7i - 186 6i - 198 5i - 210 4i - 225 3W - 260 D - 280 Keep up the great work!! Tom Saguto, PGA
@@SagutoGolf impressive distances! Thanks for the note, much appreciated. I'm still coming in fat behind the ball so until I can consistently hit ball first then turf, I'll stay ridiculously forward. haha It is working for sure but as with everything, needs some work. The next time I'm on the east coast I will try to stop by for a lesson or two.
I wish I was golfing.. 😢😢😢 love the videos. Still trying to break 90 but I have come closer this year than I ever have. I love the stack and tilt method.. I got my wife using this method and she is making the best contact I have seen her make!! I am still working on consistency on my driver.
I appreciate your kind words regarding my Stack and Tilt instruction content, Carlos, and I'm very glad to learn of yours and your wife's improvement. Great job!! 💪💪 Thanks for your message and support, keep up the fantastic work, and we'll see you soon in the 80's!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you and your wife, I am confident that you both 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
Fantastic!! Thanks for validating this lesson with your experience and keep up the great work!! 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'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you and reinforced that critical key of keeping our swing center intact throughout the motion, Harry! Thanks for your kind words and support! Tom
Great vid again Tom I love how each lesson you do seems to be a voyage of discovery for yourself. As if there's 'no limit' to the possibilities your system allows. As for pointing out that your back foot digs in for extra leverage (19.00 mins) You may not be to familiar with cricket but slow (spin) bowlers do the same thing so as to get maximum leverage to spin the ball. I think it pays to look at other sports techniques and see how similar in part they are to your swing dynamics. Keep them vids coming!
I sincerely appreciate your kind words and the bit of cricket insight, Howie, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you! Thanks so much for your message and support! Tom Saguto, PGA PS: By the way, since my channel’s content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my recently 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'm very glad to know that this lesson aided in your understanding, Bob, and now that you are armed with this knowledge I hope you are able to use it to the betterment of your game! (By the way, once properly learned this swing system enables the golfer to flight it as high or low as they desire with just some minor setup tweaks.) Have fun out there! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel’s content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my *_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
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Is there any difference between this and Stack and Tilt? thx
You are terrible, Dont teach golf.
This might be the best instructional video in the last decade. Weight forward is how all the pros do it whether they preset, or weight shift. But some pros are 90% weight on the front leg at impact. So us hackers, let’s just preset and play better golf. Great vid Tommy.
I sincerely appreciate that, and I'm very glad to know that this video resonated with you to such an extent!!
As I've shared with some, the notion of a “weight” shift in the golf swing has led many an amateur golfer into the vast abyss of chronic inconsistency and frustration. In fact, here is Jack Nicklaus on weight shift: "I don't believe in a lateral shift," says Nicklaus. "Of course not. I believe in staying on the ball." Asked what he thinks about teachers who advocate a weight shift, he answers, "They don't know how to play."
Now, there is certainly an allowance for a transfer of “pressure” into the trail side, and that is what we witness with some of those Tour players you referenced. After all, we are moving the mass of the arms and club back and around us during the takeaway and backswing. Some like to sense the dynamic pressure shifts; others prefer the feel of a gradual increasing of weight load into the lead leg from the start. However, in either scenario the key here is that we do not allow our mass - and thus our swing center and low point - to drift back at any point. In the swing I teach we start with our weight forward (generally 55/45 for the short and mid irons, 60/40 for the longer clubs), gradually add more forward weight load into the transition (70/30), 80/20 halfway down, 90/10 impact, and 95/5 finish. There's no "weight shift"; instead, it's just a gradually increasing load onto the lead side. And the result is a centered, low-maintenance, body-friendly, consistent, and tremendously powerful motion.
Thanks again for your kind and validating remarks!
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
Hey Tom, I do literally all of this with the one tiny nuance being that I hover the driver at ball-level, which makes my takeaway feel smoother. Thanks again for all of your awesome content, which has been a golf game-changer. ⛳
Nobody has helped me more in golf than this dude
Me too ,and I'm hitting straight
Me too buddy, he's the best
AWESOME!! I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
Thanks so much for your support in sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom Saguto, PGA
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for 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
Same here!
Young Tom is worth his weight in gold .seriously 80 years down the line Young Tom is the only one to watch . brilliant all round ❤
Tom is the real deal and makes things so simple. I was always told “never go down the TH-cam rabbit hole of golf tips.. it will ruin your swing.” This channel is a hidden gem
I sincerely appreciate your kind and validating words, Brook, 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 great work!!
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
Others rabbit on, stick to the one system.
K F C tastes better than rabbit.
Saguto's simplicity helps people enjoy their golf.
I can attest to everything Tom is saying. Specifically for the driver, I was around 240 to 260 before putting my weight forward and using the shoulders (not hips) to turn. First time out on the course with this new swing and hit three drives in the 280’s and one at 297. I’m now hitting my driver consistently in the 270’’s to 280’s. As for the irons, I hit my 7 iron around 175 to 180. I’m 5’-9”, 54 years old and about 15 pounds overweight lol.
You will never hit your irons better doing this either . Solid draws all day
Still works if you address club path@@johnathanwetherill456
That's *AWESOME!!* I’m very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
Thanks so much for sharing your weight-forward success and keep up the fantastic 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. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my _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 is delivering the referenced results.
I am exactly the same age, same measurables for size, and driver distance (well, closer to the 240 number usually). I need to get back out there and try this.
Not only does it simplify the swing it eliminates hitting the ground before the ball
This is an amazing tip.
Thanks, i did not believe until today, and i went 15 yards longer with my Pitch, and did not miss!!
Fantastic!! And thank you so much - I sincerely appreciate your generous support and I am very glad to know that you are enjoying my channel's content!!
Thanks for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am 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
Tom, you are so correct with this instruction. I am now a volunteer instructor with the GSGA (Georgia State Golf Association) Adaptive Golf Program. I have used your weight forward instruction for golfers with physical limitations, stroke survivors and veterans with prosthetic legs. The weight forward simply works for these adaptive golfers and all golfers for that matter. I have used this for my own swing with great results. I also have some physical limitations and when I demonstrate my swing using your instructions they are amazed. I don't tell them what to do I show them and once I do they understand your weight forward.! You should see the smiles and the excitement that occurs once they get it. Thanks for everything that you teach.
There's also a DP World Tour player who is missing a leg. He doesn't have a choice but to have his weight forward!
Wow, Randy - What an *awesome* testimonial for this proven body-friendly, powerful, low-maintenance swing system that stands the test of time and does not discriminate by age or ability - from kids to seniors and everyone in between, inclusive of the best players in the world today.
Thanks so much for your support in sharing that!!
Tom
PS: I've just updated 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. Please feel free to share this with your GSGA students and anyone else you think may derive benefit from it. Thanks!
I suffered multiple strokes 5 years ago at age 38 due to a medication sensitivity that left me with some left sided weakness after a year of therapy. I’ve golfed since I was 10, played in junior college but I was so disappointed in what my golf swing and game were like after I began trying to play again after the strokes that I actually quit the game. My son is now playing HS golf and I wanted to be able to play with him. I came across a Saguto Golf video a couple of years ago and this weight forward, no shift approach clicked instantly and took away my imbalance and has given me my ability to play competitive golf back and I’m enjoying playing as often as I can. We just returned from a trip to Myrtle Beach golfing with my son and father and I am forever grateful for what you’ve given me.
@@indianajimYes, Earnest Jones lost his right leg in World War l; and, actually played nine holes in par shortly after being discharged. He then went on to be one of the world's most successful swing instructors.
Just little things, like holding the club with your left hand, when a player steps into the address position, helps to get the weight on the front side and position the head correctly. Lee Trevino gave this tip in one of his videos. It was actually for chipping; but, it gets the weight forward, all the same
I am a Sagutoite!!! I have been hitting every club with my trail foot back, “Bowler Drill”. Flexibility is the struggle at 55. +3 on the 18 on my birthday 8/7. Best round i have ever played in 30 years of playing.. Thank You Brother. I am practicing everyday because im addicted to practicing. GOLF is MY THERAPY!!!!!
*OUTSTANDING,* Doc!! Happy (belated) birthday, and congrats on going low and firing your new personal best!! 💪💪
My prescription: Continue the therapy, feed that addiction, and keep on having fun out there!! 😎
Tom
@@SagutoGolf the one struggle i seem to not be able to conquer is straight arms through impact. I feel i want chicken wing. Your video of keep turning shoulders and hips is a lot of help but i cant seem to figure it out.
@SagutoGolf How do you achieve this without getting “ahead” of the ball, particularly for longer irons and woods? I practiced this for months and it was always too “flippy” like I didnt have enough room to fully release, resulting in lots blocked slices and duck hooks from over correcting. Judging from the positive testimonials, I must be doing something wrong lol! Are there any common mistakes that would explain why this technique is causing these issues?
@@rhetttr0precision impact training aid and swinging a 6’ pvc pipe without hitting my lead side.
Thank you - I’ll check those out.
Listen !! I have been with saguto golf for several years now ! This works people !! I have had people try and correct me on course saying “ your weight is to far forward on your driver “ then
I hit and smash 300 yard drives and the crowd silences , it’s amazing to see … I’m a single digit hcp and Tom’s lessons work ! I was in the high teens before Tom’s lessons . Tom keep doing your thing man ! Love it ! I tell all my golf buddies to check your stuff out , I’m not paid to say this , I just really know it works ! Amazing stuff
How do you keep from hitting down on the ball with your driver?
It definitely works, I was consistently shooting high 80's low 90's before watching saguto, now I shoot high to mid 70's and low 80's. Amazingly more fun hitting strait and long. Now I don't stand over the ball not sure where it's going, I know it's going strait with occasional slight pull
@straitupify - LOL!! That is *AWESOME!!* 💪💪
And yes - after hearing from enough misguided naysayers out there who have apparently chosen "weight shift" as their hill to die on, I figured it was time for an undeniable mic drop video on the topic.
Thanks so much for sharing your _dramatic_ improvement, and I sincerely appreciate your referrals and support!!
Keep up the fabulous playing, much to the chagrin - and hopefully the ultimate conversion - of the non-believers!...😎
Tom
@ReviewsforU - That is of no concern to me. I am aware that many folks out there believe - and some even teach - that we must try to "hit up on the ball" with the driver. However, consider that in our stock setup with the driver the hands are even with the inside of the lead thigh (as they are with all clubs when playing a standard shot) and our ball position is even with the inside of the heel of the lead foot. This presets a very slight degree of forward shaft lean with the driver. Beyond that, the ball is behind the zero-point of the swing (which is even with the lead shoulder/armpit), meaning that without any contrived manipulations the club will still be on its descent - albeit very close to flat - at impact.
So, perhaps with the exception of folks with slower swing speeds - or some of those Long Drive participants teeing it extra high and hitting maybe 1-2 balls out of 10 onto a 60-yard wide "fairway" - in general the path is still ever so slightly down. In fact, the PGA Tour average with the driver is actually minus (e.g.: downward) 1.5 degrees - nearly level - and it should feel level - but slightly down nonetheless. (Here is an article on Ping’s website addressing this topic - ping.com/en-us/blogs/proving-grounds/optimal-launch-and-spin#:~:text=According%20to%20Trackman%2C%20PGA%20Tour,85%25%20ball%2Dflight%20laws )
For these reasons I do not advocate trying to hit up on the ball, and efforts to do so due to erroneous advice have caused many an amateur significant issues with their driver.
Upon learning this swing properly you will be harnessing the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum". This is the reason my students and online school members of all age ranges end up bombing it farther than they ever had previously, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews.
If interested, here is a link to 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 is delivering the referenced results.
Tom Saguto, PGA
@SagutoGolf you're the best teacher I've seen by far Tom, thank you for making the golf swing so simple, much appreciated brother. Have you ever played Tot hill farms in asheboro nc? My dad is from there and we went there for a week of golf last June and last October, in June we played the tradition course, absolutely beautiful!
Honestly my golf has improved so much thanks to your videos Tom. Used to be pretty frustrated with topping and hitting behind.. while I top the occasional ball, hitting fat hasn't happened ever since I've been using the weight in front tip. I now need to work on speed because my new swing has given me higher trajectories but I still feel I'm doing something incorrect. Maybe it's the lag? Continue the great content, probably the most useful and result oriented golf channel out there!
I’m very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!
With regard to your remaining challenges, 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. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my 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 is delivering the referenced results.
Thanks so much for your kind words and for your support in sharing your improvement, and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
Revolutionary. At 77 completely applied all Tom’s theory. Works so well reduced hcp from 20 to 11 ! Key elements to success simple set up swing thought, CONNECT , LOAD , THROW. With absolute trust complete connection Tom teaches and weight on lead side , almost 100% consistency. Hugely influenced fellow golf club members who’ve witnessed my ‘ new game’. I’m very fit & flexible ( work out daily to maintain via cardio and muscle flex stretches. Goal to be best can be for age in NZ
That is *OUTSTANDING,* Barry!! I’m very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
Thanks so much for your support in sharing your _DRAMATIC_ improvement to the amazement of your fellow club members, for whom I sincerely appreciate your referrals!!
Keep up the fabulous work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, I would be remiss if I didn't mention 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.
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. At just $14.99 US/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
PPS: Also, if any of your fellow club members are interested in learning some key aspects of the body-friendly, powerful, low-maintenance swing system I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to 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 instruction 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
Broke 90 for the first time two weeks ago by practicing what you preach. Just broke 90 again today and shot +15. The best teacher online, and quite possibly the best teacher period. I especially like how simple you makes things while also explaining the WHY. So many teachers just give people way too many details with no explanation. "Wrist hinge" "keep flex in knee" "pressure shift" "set hands" "drop hands" and the list goes on.
*AWESOME* - Congrats on breaking through the 90 barrier and shooting two new personal bests, Owen!! 💪💪
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 support in sharing your improvement and scoring success, and keep up the fantastic 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. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my 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 is delivering the referenced results.
Best instructor on TH-cam
Thanks - 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 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 first saw one of Tom’s videos about 3 months ago. It was a very short clip focused on weight forward and keeping elbows together. For context I’m 67 and been playing since I was about 40, suffering from inconsistent strikes with irons and worst of all hitting a shank about once every other round.
It took me a little time to master the weight forward and I did watch several other of Toms videos particularly about removing variables from the golf swing to add a few more swing tweaks.
This stuff seriously works, my contact has never been better, I’ve gone from low to mid 90s to low to mid 80s and still improving. I couldn’t hit my 6 iron before and always defaulted to taking some off a hybrid. Now my buddy calls it my “mighty 6”.
I’ve not hit a shank since I’ve implemented these principles and I even hit my driver more consistently with weight forward. Golf is a lot of fun again. Thanks Tom! You have made me one very happy golfer!
That is AWESOME!! I’m very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
Thanks so much for your support in sharing your dramatic improvement and resulting enjoyment, and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, I would be remiss if I didn't mention 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.
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 would 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.
As you are now coming to understand, one does not need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing, experience great ball striking, and reclaim - or even exceed - yardages from years past. I hope you'll give the school some thought.
This works! ☝🏻
You have to hit the ball first, then the ground. Keeping WEIGHT LEFT makes it so easier to hit the ball first. No more chunks or fat shots.
Tom is the best.
His simple, effective advice (less moving parts, less variables) makes golf so much more enjoyable. 👊🏻
I look forward to every one of your videos.
Thanks so much, Mike - I sincerely appreciate your validating remarks and ongoing support!!
Keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
I'd like to know how many people Tom has helped enjoy the game of golf again. His content is, hands down, the best. Not even a close 2nd.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Clint, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
Thanks so much for your message and support!!
Tom Saguto, PGA
PS: By the way, since my channel’s content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my _newly updated_ FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thanks
Thank you so much, Cindy - I sincerely appreciate your support and I am very glad to know that you are enjoying my channel's content!!
Tom Saguto, PGA
I've been an online student for the past couple of months. While playing one of the best, most challenging course a day afte my 71st birthday, I realized that I was very happy with not only my game but that I was mentally stronger during the round! I've been playing since I was 18 and have taken many $$$ worth of lessons over the years. Tom's has been the best in terms of producing results for me. I recommend it to my buddy and he's enjoying psitive results too. Take Tom's online lessons. You'll get 10X in value &its a great way to reward Tom for sharing his gift.
That is *OUTSTANDING!*
I'm most grateful for your kind and validating remarks pertaining to the online school, and I'm very glad to know that your game has already benefited to such an extent from the instruction therein.
I did my best to price the school at a "no-brainer" level given the quality and effectiveness of the delivered product, and I sincerely appreciate you recognizing that and taking the time to "shout it from the rooftop".
Thank you again for your support, testimonial, and referral, and keep up the fantastic work!! 💪💪
Tom
Your golf instruction makes golf reachable fun for those wanting to improve….it doesn’t take years to master…if you work hard you can hit way better and have more enjoyment inside of 1 month.
Trying to master traditional golf weight shifting will bring you an arduous, inconsistent swing and golf will be a chore…for untold years.
It’s almost magic…but it’s not…it’s physics, geometry and it gets you to strike the ball in the middle of the club face…consistently.
Long and short game.
Makes Me Smile.
Awesome stuff! 👍👍 I sincerely appreciate your support in validating this body-friendly, powerful, low-maintenance swing system and my instruction thereof with your dramatic (and quick) improvement.
Thanks so much for sharing that along with your resulting enjoyment, and keep up the fabulous work!!
Tom
I watched this video yesterday I went to the club and played today did what Tom showed us and I was piping them down the fairway did not lose a ball and gained 40 sometimes 60 yards on my drive and the irons were pure. Thank you SagutoGolf!!!!!!
*OUTSTANDING!!* I’m very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
Thanks so much for sharing your *_DRAMATIC_* improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom Saguto, PGA
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for 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
@@SagutoGolf❤
NOT!!!.
Maybe 6-10 yrds.
I’m playing the best golf with Tom’s swing. I more confident with setting my weight forward and ripping through the ball as my swing thought.
It free’s up my mind to play the game and not worry about my swing.
I have been playing for over 50 years, and I’m really enjoying the game more now with Tom’s swing.
Thanks Tom!
Mike P
Scottsdale AZ
Approximately how long did it take you to be comfortable with your weight forward swing?
@@ReviewsforU
One range session. Actually, after hitting a few balls, I started to develop the same divot pattern as Tom and I had a long straight shallow line of a divot pattern on turf at the range. Then I switched to driver and it took me a few swings to adjust my setup and play the ball about a club head inside my left heal. Once I made the setup adjustment, I was hitting long draws down the range.
That is AWESOME, Mike!! I’m very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
Thanks so much for your support in sharing your dramatic ball striking improvement and resulting enjoyment, and keep up the fantastic 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. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
@ReviewsforU - For a really good starting point here is a link to my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things 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
Tom Saguto, PGA
Love your content my man!
Been struggling a lot! And my long time friend told me I’m doing the same as I’ve always done- swaying.
Yes, I took lessons in the 90’s and was taught weight shift.
I tried what you have in your video today twice! Went to the range tis morning- weight forward and flush crispy shots.
I put in my work day and thought- “how is this possible,” so went to the range again for another 110 balls and incorporated my fairway woods and driver and after one day of trying this new method, I’ve gained 10 yards on my irons and 15-20 on my fairway woods and driver.
This is within 1 day! Uno number 1, 1 day of trying something that goes against what I’ve always been taught!
I’m kinda ticked off. I’m going to be 47 in a couple weeks and just now finding this out and I use to play college golf!
Where would I be in life or career if I applied this 20+ years ago????
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....... 😎
Consider that despite all the advances in equipment, technology, golf course grooming, etc. the average golfer still struggles to break 100. Epic failures within the realm of modern “conventional” instruction, perhaps??? So many misconstrued and/or misguided teachings - such as taking the club straight back, turning the shoulders level while independently lifting the arms, shifting into and torquing against a firm trail side, firing the hips, actively rolling the hands through impact, etc. - have relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of inconsistency and chronic frustration (and chronic back/knee/hip pain as well). I’m doing my best here to clear these up one by one and put an end to this madness.
Anyway, I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you. Excellent job incorporating the weight-forward component into your swing so quickly and effectively; I sincerely appreciate you sharing your resulting dramatic improvements in both ball striking and distance!! 💪💪
And I am sorry for all the lost time that my industry cost you. The good news is that we can make up for it rather quickly if interested. Should you wish to get on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, sequential platform, please consider my online school. The school is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 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.
Thanks again for your message and support, and keep up the fantastic work!!
Tom Saguto, PGA
What a great video! I love all Tom’s videos, but this might be the best video ever on weight forward by any stack and tilt instructor!!! Thanks Tom!
I sincerely appreciate that, and I'm very glad to know that this weight forward lesson resonated with you to such an extent!
Thanks so much for your message and support!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel’s content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my *_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
It's all true. Follow this man. He makes golf simple...
1. Weight forward.
2. No weight shift.
3. Quiet hands.
You do these 3 simple things he emphasizes...you'll lower your score 10% overnight.
I sincerely appreciate your validating remarks, Leo!
Golf is indeed a very difficult sport. But if we can simplify the swing so as not to rely on timing and/or exceptional hand-eye coordination - and we can - then we will be able to achieve consistently great results without having to continuously work so hard.
Thanks so much for your support in sharing those simple keys, and keep up the fantastic work!!
Tom
Thanks!
Thank you so much, Craig - I sincerely appreciate your support and I am very glad to know that you are enjoying my channel's content!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel’s content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my 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
@@SagutoGolf I was in south Myrtle Beach 4 weeks ago. Wish I knew you were close by. I am teaching my daughter (and myself) with your help. She is 7th grade and playing better than the high school girls.
Tom, I've just implemented the 'Krispy K stance' [patent pending] with one other swing thought, wrap the club around my body. Incredible results, taking divots and hitting the longest and straightest shots of my life! Very keen to see how this translate to reduced scores on course! No one else has simplified the swing as well as you have, thank you!
Krispy K stance? I love it (and will respect the pending patent....😎)
Awesome stuff with regard to your ball striking! I’m very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing, and I hope it performs well when you put it into play.
Thanks so much for support in sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
I was a Saguto student a couple of years ago and I stand by his instructions. I still occassional watch the vids to keep me tuned. My best rounds is from learning Saguto golf. I experimented with other instructions from other golf coaches and they had done 2 things for me: Added swing killing swing thoughts and destroyed my swing. My worse rounds. Like the prodigal golfer, it's time to brush back up to Tom Saguto's golf.
Welcome back to "the dark side", John, where the spoils of "conventional" instruction - chronic inconsistency, physical pain, and endless frustration - yield to the fruits of body-friendly enjoyment of this great game for a lifetime. 😎
I'm very glad to have you back on the SG Train!
Tom
@SagutoGolf The good news is a group of guys witnessed me scoring an 80 and invited me on their golf team. My debut was a disaster, but I was nervous to impress and wasn't use to playing with others as much so I rushed many of my swings but instead of playing to impress, I'm having fun. Of course, money is involved. They think I'm sandbagging. I'm happy to be back. You're the best, Tom!
YOU DON'T KNOW THE POWA OF THE PAR SIDE OF THE FORCE!
I’M NOT KIDDING YOU TOM!!!!!! I’ve been watching you now for about 2 years and I honestly found, by accident, while practicing on my new simulator, the consistency of my weight forward since watching your lessons. My problem is I’m almost 60 with past major back problems, some still today, and just can’t rotate as much as my “young buck buddys”. I’ll never hit much over 95 MPH club speed but NEVER hit the ball so crispy in my life, THANK YOU!!!
I appreciate that!! But NEVER say "never" with regard to that swing speed.....
A significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion. Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built.
For example, the outward flaring of both feet 10-20 degrees in our setup facilitates the proper amount of body-friendly, free-flowing hip turn back and through. This is a major power source, and it also keeps the club traveling on the correct path. If you were to square your feet so that they were perpendicular to the target line, then your hips would be impeded from turning sufficiently in the backswing (which would then inhibit the shoulders from executing a full and effortless turn), and from releasing properly in the downswing to propel the club through the zone. Restricting this action can cause a variety of path issues and/or also place strain on the lower back, lead knee, and the hip joints as the hips will "want" to move laterally and turn through into the finish but will be fighting the body in the process.
Have you looked into the comprehensive, sequential learning platform of the online school yet? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 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.
You don't need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing, experience great ball striking, and reclaim - or even exceed - yardages from years past. I hope you'll give the school some thought.
Thanks for your message and support, and keep it crispy out there!! 💪💪
Tom
I use this sometimes with my short irons, chipping etc. However for most of my swings I use Erika Larkin"s method. So effortless and basically gravity letting the clubhead do the work. I've never hit it so far and consistent. With this method along with Tom's method there are no swing thoughts. Just basically getting that shoulder turn, keeping that body loose and feel the weight of the club. You come through with the right side and that takes care of about 20 things naturally that these other instructors confuse you with. Basically just swing the club. I was a D1 baseball player. Imagine if when you started little league broke the baseball swing down. It would appear as confusing as the instructors make the golf swing to be. Thanks Tom
I agree. It's solid advice for sure, but I need a bit of weight shift and sway for my driver. As long as I "wall up" at the right spot it works for me. I definitely use it from 5-wood on down, though.
I'm glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you, Tom, and as a former baseball player myself I understand exactly what you are saying!
I choose to "stay in my lane" when it comes to other lesson content out there. That's certainly not a slap against any other methodologies; it's simply that the system I teach is rooted in physics and geometry, and it is modeled on empirical observations of the game's greatest ball strikers. As such it works for me and for countless golfers across the globe who continue to flood my inbox with unsolicited testimonials of enjoying the best golf of their lives. Having said that, since Stack and Tilt is a robust swing system based on data from the game’s best golf ball strikers, I am never surprised to learn of similarities between components of my teaching and what other very capable instructors are saying.
Thanks for your support!
Tom Saguto, PGA
PS: By the way, since my channel’s content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
@@SagutoGolf I actually think of my driving swing as a stack and tilt, except I'm stacking onto my right leg at the top, and then tilting onto my left for the follow through. Not saying it's ideal, but as long as I get the left leg posted up, it all comes together. I think it's more of a mental thing, kind of like golfers who take their backswing to the outside. I haven't been able to manage the one swing for every club principle.
That said, I wouldn't teach anyone my swing and would instead direct them towards someone like you.
@@trevorchabot864 Stack = weight distribution - put and keep weight on the lead side through the swing. Tilt = shoulder inclination - tilt lead side shoulder towards the ball in takeaway and maintain shoulder angle through the swing.
@@stephenoltmann3052 I was just making a quirky comment about a poorly named golf swing method. I grew up when head sway(behind the ball) and weight shift were being used by a lot of pros with their drivers. Right around the time stack and tilt was released. Not that stack and tilt was a new concept, Nicklaus had been doing it for decades, it just wasn't "scientifically recognized" in a book.
That's one of the most frustrating things about learning golf is all the conflicting paradigms out there. It's amazing how dogmatic golf can be. I'm so glad I stumbled upon s&t through Tom and others.
I certainly do understand. With regard to receiving swing information from different sources, golfers must be careful in navigating the muddied, overly-complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. That is not a dig against any other teachers out there. It's simply best to commit to a system - whether it be this proven body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance S&T method or another - put your blinders on, and stick to it.
Thanks so much for your message. I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you, and I appreciate your testimonial for the Stack and Tilt System!!
Tom Saguto, PGA
This channel has single handedly saved my game (or lack thereof!). Before finding this channel I was regularly duffing irons and slicing drives. Now I have much more confidence in my ball striking and golf has become WAY more enjoyable!
As a testament to what Tom is saying, before finding his channel (and after trying EVERY other golf tutorial on TH-cam) I would regularly shoot 105-115. Today I just shot my lowest round ever of 82. Granted that’s with a lot of practice on the putting green as well but I can’t thank him enough! More importantly when you’re hitting the ball consistently it’s way more fun!
That is *OUTSTANDING,* Chris -- Congrats on your new personal best!! I’m very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you to such an extent; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
Thanks so much for your support in sharing your _DRAMATIC_ improvement and resulting enjoyment, keep up the fantastic work, and we'll see you soon in the 70's!! 💪💪
Tom Saguto, PGA
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. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my 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 is delivering the referenced results.
As someone who uses the "Single plane swing" opposed to a conventional / traditional golf swing I would get a lot of people making comments as well like "you can't hit as far" or "you stance looks too stiff"... Ironically I went from shooting well over 100 to breaking 80 in a year at multiple golf courses and my distances have been consistently increasing as my contact improved... Now I hit farther and straighter than those that criticized my swing and they've been playing for over a decade. Anyone who is new to golf or thinking of learning an easier swing just remember that the traditional golf swing is NOT mandatory... the only thing that matters is what happens at impact position and ignoring the negative people that think that their is only one way to do something.
Wonderfully said, Mike!
Consider that despite all the advances in equipment, technology, golf course grooming, etc. the average golfer still struggles to break 100. Epic failures within the realm of modern “conventional” instruction, perhaps??? So many misconstrued and/or misguided teachings - such as taking the club straight back, turning the shoulders level while independently lifting the arms, shifting into and torquing against a firm trail side, firing the hips, actively rolling the hands through impact, etc. - have relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of inconsistency and chronic frustration (and chronic back/knee/hip pain as well). Just far too many variables to manage. Precisely. Repeatably. Each and every swing. And it's all so unnecessary!
Thanks so much for your validating remarks and keep up the great playing!! 💪💪
Tom Saguto, PGA
Distance is not the biggest problem for most of us. I’ll take fewer yards in a straight line over 20 more 30 yards right or left lol. Simplicity and consistency. Glad you are getting yards too though. Win win.
Exactly, golfers get so focused on how they look rather than results. They watch the pros and want to swing the way they do rather than focusing on the things that fundamentally improve contact and ball flight.
I have watched your videos religiously and have focused exactly on weight forward and just turning the shoulder, then the hips. I finally broke 80 last week! It feels strange at first but after using it awhile (three days) it absolutely feels right. Also, my contact has been so consistent with more distance and little effort. Awesome!! Thank you!!!
That is *AWESOME* - Congrats on achieving that great milestone!!
I’m very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
Thanks so much for your support in sharing your dramatic improvements in ball striking and consistency, 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 recently 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 is delivering the referenced results.
By using three swing thoughts from watching your videos, I'm finally making some progress. Weight shifted forward, left arm structure, and focusing on passing both shoulders under the chin. Thank you!
OUTSTANDING! I’m very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you, Matt; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident 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'm surprised you don't have 10 million subscribers. Great teacher!
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
Thanks so much for your message and support!!
Tom Saguto, PGA
PS: By the way, since my channel’s content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thank you so much for the awesome and detailed response, Tom. I really appreciate what you’re doing! I wish you continued success in all of your endeavors.
My pleasure, and thank you for your kind support!!
Tom
I started playing golf again 3 weeks ago after a 20+ year break, and the weight forward method has really made the comeback enjoyable. I’ve started pulling the ball to the left while doing so, guessing I’m closing the club face at impact. How is your club oriented on the ground pre-swing?
I'm very glad to know that my instruction content is resonating with you, Gregory!
The face is open a degree or two to the target line at address. Consider that the zero-point of the swing is even with the lead shoulder/armpit from a face-on view. The face would be square to the target there, but since the ball position is behind that spot, without any contrived manipulations this causes the face to be ever so slightly open to the target line. This relationship - face open to the target and closed to the in-to-out downswing path - is how we achieve the stock push-draw ball flight of this swing system.
Beyond that, it's important to know why the ball is behaving a particular way in order to reverse engineer the cause. The ball is simply responding to the flight plan assigned to it by the clubface at impact. Clubface relative to target line is the primary influencer of the ball's starting line and face relative to path determines direction and degree of curvature. So in the case of a pull, the face is closed to the target line at impact. There are various possible causes for this, including the face being too shut at address, a grip that is too strong, a ball position that is too far forward, weight not moving forward enough in the downswing, a downswing path that is approaching the ball from the outside, flipping/rolling the hands through the zone and more. By the way, always begin with the setup - in this case the first three possibilities - prior to diving into a swing intervention. For example, a golfer may have previously deployed a closed clubface at address and/or a strong grip to compensate for a slice due to a steep downswing path. If the path has been corrected, then that same grip can certainly result in pulled shots.
And while I certainly have other videos that address the various causes, a better option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thanks for your message and keep up the great work!
Tom Saguto, PGA
When I pull to left, I notice I have too much backswing.
Tom, l started using your tips as soon as you started with the weight forward thought. I shot my best scores ever & through 2 holes today, even par! Thanks my friend!
I tried this today at range…and it was awesome . It freaking works
Surprise, surprise - right Jesse?... Welcome to "the dark side", where the spoils of "conventional" instruction - chronic inconsistency, physical pain, and endless frustration - yield to the fruits of body-friendly enjoyment of this great game for a lifetime. 😎
Thanks for validating this with your experience - I'm very glad to have you on board!!
Tom Saguto, PGA
PS: Now that you know what you know, would you like to learn some key aspects of the body-friendly, powerful, low-maintenance swing system I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to 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
Yes Tom, this works. Wish I knew it 20 years ago. The other game-changer is "elbows close together". Everything just connects and there's simply far less room for error. You are the best golf instructor on TH-cam and also the most honest, with a great sense of humor. Do miss the mutton chops though. BTW, what is your launch monitor setup in this video?
LOL! The women have spoken and the chops are sadly a past phase likely not to be revisited....😬😆
I'm glad to know that the weight-forward and elbows-together components are performing well for you. Nice job!! And yes - 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 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.
Thanks for your message and ongoing support, and keep up the great work!!
Tom
Excellent Info, basically your emulating The IRON BYRON perfect golf swing. Perfect 👍. Keep up the great content. Thank You!
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Bobby, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content is resonating with you!
We are indeed minimizing variables and building a ball striking "machine" here. For those transitioning from a "shift and lift" type of motion this will feel feel completely foreign at first, but that will dissipate through proper drilling and practice, at which point the machine will be optimized for low-maintenance, body-friendly, consistently crispy ball striking bliss and seemingly effortless power!
Thanks for your message and support!
Tom Saguto, PGA
PS: By the way, since my channel’s content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Rotation, grip, and building strength and flexibility to create a consistent repeatable motion- that is golf! Thanks for the good explanation and simplification.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction.
Thanks for your message and support!
Tom 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
Just tried your swing today at the range and it was enlightening 🔥 what a perfect way to build a golf swing. I’m so happy I’ve found your channel 🙌💪
Welcome to SagutoGolf, Rich - I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
Thanks so much for sharing your initial experience and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
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
You are the best Tom
Thanks so much, Gabrielle - I sincerely appreciate your kind support!!
Tom
Use this method and hit all clubs farther and straight! Now I have an 8 iron going 160 yards! I’m 66 and playing longer and hitting it better than ever. Now need to work on chipping confidence. Tom’s method works!!!
That's fabulous, Tom!! I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
Thanks so much for your support in sharing your _DRAMATIC_ ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: Here are a couple of chipping videos that may help your greenside performance:
- th-cam.com/video/aatbA39KtRc/w-d-xo.html
- th-cam.com/video/8WZdjScCkv8/w-d-xo.html
PPS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for 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 used this concept and swing thought yesterday on a Robert Trent Jones course I'd never played before. I hit 61% GIR and shot an 84 (13 hcp).
Saguto is the truth!! 💯
OUTSTANDING - Congrats on a fantastic round!! 💪💪
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 your support in sharing your success and keep up the great work!!
Tom Saguto, PGA
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for 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 gives me hope. Been following Tom for years working on weight forward. Fell down the stairs a month ago and fractured right femoral head. Had surgery and was bolted back together. Been out of golf commission for a month. Going to give it a go this weekend with zero weight on the right…won’t be walking though, have to take a cart, dr’s orders.
Yikes! Sorry about your accident!
As long as you have the doc's permission, then yes - set it forward and keep it there! And consider that Tiger is still able to compete at the game's highest level despite his shattered trail leg. And then there is the one-legged competitive golfer - front leg, of course - who absolutely crushes it. (Perhaps more on him in a future episode.)
Be careful and have fun out there!
Tom
PS: By the way, check out 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 - or regain - a fundamental understanding of this body-friendly, powerful, low-maintenance swing system!
BOOM!!!! One quick question in my journey Tom, do you even think about the takeaway now or is it just weight forward and turn shoulders?
Glad you enjoyed it, Simon!
I think about the takeaway when I'm filming one of my numerous videos on the topic. 😎 Beyond that, when actually swinging/playing I know that as long as I've nailed my grip, setup, and connections, I can just hand over control to the shoulders and let the motion happen without any thought or manipulation.
Tom
"THANK YOU" so much! I've always thought that the game should be simplified for amateurs. The average golfer doesn't have the time to pound golf balls every day. I think amateurs would be happy with a game that keeps them in the short grass and having fun. YOU ARE AWESOME!
The holy grail of golf instruction🤩
Thanks - I appreciate that!!
I tried this set up technique weight forward 80/20 club head speed went up 5 mph also it may my take away with my lead shoulder
I didn’t sway off the ball
my momentum on down swing also made me finish at the target
no more falling back !
It solved 3 issues just at set up! amazing I’ll try on the course tomorrow! Thanks again genius
Outstanding, Bob!! Excellent job incorporating the weight-forward component into your swing. 💪💪
Thanks for sharing your practice results and have fun taking this out to the course!
Tom
Always appreciate your willingness to push back on traditional beliefs associated with the golf swing and push the simple is better mantra. Thanks Tom! I still think it is an oval :)
LOL! Thanks Todd - I appreciate that, and I'm glad to know 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!
Tom
PS: With regard to that "oval" thang 😆, perhaps you might like to check out to 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
A several years ago, Stack and Tilt seemed all the rage then died off as the latest and greatest easy to replicate iron swing. How similar your approach seems to be to Stack and Stilt! I have experimented on the range changing where I start my weight and also how much backswing and I do agree that when I start with more weight forward I have better more consistent contact and thus improved dispersion. Maybe not be super long ,but much easier to get closer to target in a controlled fashion. Thanks for this vid. I am now a subscriber and getting your notifications... Comments on Stack and Tilt anyone ???
Hi Johnny,
I am both a Class A PGA Professional and a Certified Stack and Tilt Instructor. Here is the story of my "conversion": th-cam.com/video/PM8lNNrMPEk/w-d-xo.html And here is an episode documenting my week at S&T Instructor Camp in Miami: th-cam.com/video/m9qdPOzYUWU/w-d-xo.html
As for "dying off", perhaps only in name to some extent. You see, sadly Stack and Tilt was relentlessly attacked by the "mainstream" of failed "instruction" whose erroneous concepts were threatened by the truth, and their nefarious propaganda efforts successfully - albeit temporarily - attached an undeserving "stigma" to the S&T name among those who chose not to do their own research.
The bottom line is this: Stack and Tilt is a _SYSTEM_ for swinging the golf club and not a specific swing unto itself. The system is rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology, and it is modeled on empirical observations of the game's greatest ball strikers. As such it does not discriminate by age or ability - from kids to seniors and everyone in between, inclusive of the best players in the world. Watch any Tour event on TV and you'll see a significant number of players executing the trademark motions of the S&T system, a fact corroborated by just how many of them have a very centered swing with the lead knee flexing and the trail leg straightening during the backswing, their lead arms on or very close to their tilted shoulder planes, and their hands deep behind their trail shoulders at the top. As such, we can call it what we want or don't call it what we don't want, but the bottom line is that this is what they are doing, and it just happens that these same swing elements are shared with this dark sorcery known as Stack and Tilt...... 😎
Thousands of folks across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result of learning this swing system through my online school, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. Compare and contrast that with the sad reality that despite all the advances in equipment, technology, golf course grooming, etc. the average golfer still struggles to break 100. Epic failures within that realm of “conventional” instruction, perhaps??? So many misconstrued and/or misguided teachings - such as taking the club straight back, turning the shoulders level while independently lifting the arms, shifting into and torquing against a firm trail side, firing the hips, actively rolling the hands through impact, etc. - have relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of inconsistency and chronic frustration (and chronic back/knee/hip pain as well).
Anyway, you asked for comments on Stack and Tilt, and there's mine......😆😆
Tom Saguto, PGA
PS: Armed with that information, would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to 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 instruction method that is delivering the referenced results.
Weight on lead foot most definitely helps, especially with lower back pain...seniors take note...!!!
Is this hard on your hip?
Yep, but you start gently training yourself to take the weight and swing 50% until all the ligaments and tendons get used to the loading.
Indeed Andy, which is why there are so many elated seniors in the online school!
So yes - this proven body-friendly swing system is golf's version of the Fountain of Youth, but as demonstrated it is also a hugely powerful and low-maintenance method for golfers of all ages!
Thanks for your message and support!!
Tom
@woodyhamrick5858 I started this method to get rid of my sway once I improved my hip flexibility. I realize that I am not answering your question, but since improving my hip flexibility (through par for success) and following tom, I have no pain after playing. I am 60
Hello Tom! And thank you for so many good golf tips and videos.
I usually shoot around 85 with my old shift and lift swing.
71 years old and today I shot 74. I have seen many of your videos
And I try to keep my left arm straight, tuck in my right elbow set the weight on the left leg and rotate around. Nothing my old teachers have said . It’s more fun to make birdies than bogey’s
That is *FABULOUS* - Congratulations on a tremendous round!!
I’m very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
Thank you so much for your support in sharing your DRAMATIC improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom Saguto, PGA
PS: By the way, I would be remiss if I didn't mention 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.
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 would 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.
As you are now coming to understand, one does not need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing, experience great ball striking, and reclaim - or even exceed - yardages from years past. I hope you'll give the school some thought.
I use weight shift because it makes the swing feel more dynamic in terms of using ground forces. Stack and tilt can be a great solution for someone who needs a simple swing with fewer moving parts to go wrong, among others.
You can still use ground forces without shifting weight. That's about pressure applied to the ground through your feet (which is required to fully use your shoulder turn anyway.) There's a difference between applying pressure on different feet and moving your weight. Moving your center of mass around in the swing is basically something zero pros do (watch their heads in the swing) because that messes with your low point.
As I just stated in reply to another commenter, if only the amateur golfing world could finally come to understand the difference between PRESSURE and WEIGHT, it would pretty much eliminate all that frustration and pain (both physical and mental) out there! But alas....if only.....😎
The notion of a “weight” shift in the golf swing has led many an amateur golfer into the vast abyss of chronic inconsistency and frustration. In fact, here is Jack Nicklaus on weight shift: "I don't believe in a lateral shift," says Nicklaus. "Of course not. I believe in staying on the ball." Asked what he thinks about teachers who advocate a weight shift, he answers, "They don't know how to play."
Now, within Stack and Tilt there is certainly an allowance for a transfer of “pressure” into the trail side. After all, we are moving the mass of the arms and club back and around us during the takeaway and first part of the backswing. Some like to sense the dynamic pressure shifts; others prefer the feel of a gradual increasing of weight load into the lead leg from the start. However, in either scenario the key here is that we do not allow our mass - and thereby our swing center and low point - to drift back at any point.
Stack and Tilt is a SYSTEM for swinging the golf club and not a specific swing unto itself. The SYSTEM is rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology, and it is modeled on empirical observations of the game's greatest ball strikers. As such it does not discriminate by age or ability - from kids to seniors and everyone in between, inclusive of the best players in the world. Watch any Tour event on TV and you'll see a significant number of players executing the trademark motions of the S&T system, a fact corroborated by just how many of them have a very centered swing with the lead knee flexing and the trail leg straightening during the backswing, their lead arms on or very close to their tilted shoulder planes, and their hands deep behind their trail shoulders at the top. As such, we can call it what we want or don't call it what we don't want, but the bottom line is that this is what they are doing, and it just happens that these same swing elements are shared with this dark sorcery known as Stack and Tilt...... 😬😆
Thousands of folks across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result of learning this swing SYSTEM through my online school, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. Compare and contrast that with the sad reality that despite all the advances in equipment, technology, golf course grooming, etc. the average golfer still struggles to break 100. Epic failures within that realm of “conventional” instruction, perhaps??? So many misconstrued and/or misguided teachings - such as taking the club straight back, turning the shoulders level while independently lifting the arms, shifting into and torquing against a firm trail side, firing the hips, actively rolling the hands through impact, etc. - have relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of inconsistency and chronic frustration (and chronic back/knee/hip pain as well).
Thanks for your message!
Tom Saguto, PGA
@@SagutoGolf Wow, you keep deleting comments that point towards anything that isn’t part of your money making scheme.
@@JJ_Khailhawhat did he delete? And how would weight shift result in fewer variables while it’s literally introduce more variables
@@kchuen Try throwing a ball without moving your weight and pressure.
Parallel between golf and tai chi. This perspective offers a nuanced understanding of weight distribution in the golf swing that's often overlooked. Let's explore this concept further:
## The Tai Chi Connection
Tai chi principles of weight distribution and energy flow can indeed be applied to golf:
1. Subtle weight shifts: In tai chi, practitioners learn to subtly empty and fill weight in their legs without visible lateral movement.
2. Rooted stability: The concept of being "rooted" while still allowing energy to flow through the body is central to both tai chi and an efficient golf swing.
3. Internal movement: Tai chi emphasizes internal energy movement, which can translate to golf as internal weight shifts that don't manifest as large external movements.
## Application to Golf
Applying these principles to golf could mean:
### Grounding and Unweighting
- Instead of a lateral shift, focus on "grounding" into one leg while slightly unweighting the other.
- This can be done without moving the center of mass significantly.
### Dynamic Balance
- Maintain overall balance while subtly changing the pressure distribution between feet.
- This can help create torque and stored energy without compromising stability.
### Efficient Energy Transfer
- Use the subtle weight shifts to initiate the kinetic chain more efficiently.
- This can lead to a more connected swing with less effort.
### Consistency and Control
- Minimizing large weight shifts can lead to more consistent ball striking.
- It may also help maintain better control throughout the swing.
## Benefits of This Approach
1. Increased stability
2. Potentially faster rotation
3. More consistent contact
4. Reduced strain on the lower back and knees
This tai chi-inspired approach to weight distribution in golf is an intriguing concept that aligns with modern understanding of efficient movement in sports. It emphasizes subtle, internal movements over large, visible shifts, which could indeed lead to increased speed and power without the need for dramatic weight transfer.
As with any golf technique, individual physiology and swing characteristics play a role, so experimenting with this approach under the guidance of a knowledgeable instructor would be advisable.
A very interesting analysis and comparison, John, and I see many parallels between the body-friendly, centered, powerful Stack and Tilt swing system I teach and the described Tai Chi actions. In the golf swing, rather than weight shift - which conjures up notions of a lateral movement off the ball that plagues so many amateurs - we speak of the dynamic pressure shifts throughout the motion that occur without allowing our mass - and thus our swing center and low point - to drift at any point. In fact, here is Jack Nicklaus on weight shift: "I don't believe in a lateral shift," says Nicklaus. "Of course not. I believe in staying on the ball." Asked what he thinks about teachers who advocate a weight shift, he answers, "They don't know how to play."
Thanks so much for taking the time to share that helpful detail!!
Tom
You're too young to know classic rock radio 😂 But yeah, 97.9 WAS the classic rock station in Chicago... back when radio was a thing.
LOL! I'm not THAT young, and I certainly play enough classic rock guitar with my band to know....😎
Wow did this and what a difference it made. My 7 iron carried 165. Usually it would go 140-150 max. Swing speed was an unbelievable 96mph. Solid contact. I'm a 15 handicap. Can't wait to try it out on the course. Great video, thanks!! Oh by the way I'm 63 years young.
*AWESOME!!* I’m very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing, and have fun putting it into play!
Thanks so much for sharing your DRAMATIC ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom Saguto, PGA
PS: By the way, I would be remiss if I didn't mention 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.
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. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 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.
As you are now coming to understand, one does not need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing, experience great ball striking, and reclaim - or even exceed - yardages from years past. I hope you'll give the school some thought.
Why not hit off a V1 Sports pressure mat or a Swing Catalyst mat to show you're keeping the weight + pressure on front foot and show your pressure trace. Show people a visual. The V1 pressure mats aren't even that expensive, and then your viewers can have a visual of what you're actually doing.
Or you can simply watch him and see for yourself.
I have one, been there, done that, and shared the information previously. This demonstration and visual was so clearly weight-forward that I really don't see how any other props could have possibly added any further emphasis to that point.
I gotta admit…starting watching theses videos last week as a new subscriber. I connect with the tips and went out and shot even par yesterday. Pretty exciting!
OUTSTANDING! I’m very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you, Jan; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
Thanks so much for your support in sharing your on-course success and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom Saguto, PGA
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for 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
Have to say Tom, You are the only one I watch and follow now because your tips and training instruction have changed the way I play the game of golf. I loved the game before but now I Really love the game! Keep it up with these training tips!
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Ray, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction 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 support in sharing your improvement and your resulting enjoyment of this greatest of games, and keep up the fantastic work!! 💪💪
Tom
I am grateful to have found the TS program. I was frustrated with golf instruction focusing on 1- Right knee staying bent, and the 2) the weight shift, when I could see with my own eyes that Fred Coup[es has a pretty straight back leg on his back swing, as do many "old timers" like Hogan and Snead. Keeping the back knee bent never worked well for me!
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
Thanks so much for your support in sharing your improvement and keep up the fantastic work!!
Tom
Swing changes take time. I never really implemented the weight forward from the git. I think tommorow is the day. Going to focus on weight forward tommorow. Just swinging a club right now, you can "hear" a louder swoosh. Said it before, I'll say it again. You are the best.
Thanks!!
Well it's about time!!......😎
Thanks!
I was suffering with massive inconsistency so decided to give Tom a go as he makes it sound so easy. Took me longer than i thought from just watching his videos but i 100% recommend giving him a try. Low 80s is now an average day with more than a few in the 70s.
Well done, Simon! I’m very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
As for it taking longer, well - that's why I have the online school that you have heard me mention in all those YT episodes! The school is specifically designed to get golfers on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, sequential platform, and it makes for a far more efficient, superior, and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. The school is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
Thanks so much for your support in sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Now....let's see you in the school where you can take your learning - and your game - to the next levels!!
Tom Saguto, PGA
I love how simple he keeps it most TH-cam "coaches" give you way too many things to think about preswing which give you analysis paralysis
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Chase, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction.
Thanks for your message and support!
Tom 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
Terrific stuff Tom. Can’t wait to try it- somehow I’ve always felt restricted with driver trying to tilt. I like the way your setup with driver is basically straight out in front. Thanks .
I appreciate that! I'm very glad to know that this lesson aided in your understanding, and now that you are armed with this knowledge I hope you are able to use it to the betterment of your driving.
And by the way, while there is certainly other content on my channel that addresses this topic, a more structured option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thanks for your message and have fun out there incorporating this into your swing!!
Tom Saguto, PGA
Tom- I agree 100%. This actually works. I mentioned this to many, and as long as they do exactly what you’re doing, they get better. However some relapse to going to their back foot. I think it’s like kids learning to ride a bicycle. They think they need the training wheels. In my opinion, that’s their back foot…. They lose their balance, primarily because their weight is still back there!!!!!
I appreciate that, Ron. Yes - the sad reality is that this misguided notion of a "weight shift" has destroyed many a golf swing and has prevented countless golfers from truly enjoying this great game. If it is deeply ingrained it can be a difficult - though not impossible - habit to break, which is why I have in the online school some extreme shift--busting drills which - if properly worked - are nearly 100% effective.
Thanks for your ongoing support and keep up the fantastic work!!
Tom
My game has improved so much. I started working on this swing a year agoe, and I went from 18.6 to now 13.6 in handicap. And it is so much more fun to play.
That is *FABULOUS,* Michael!! I’m very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
Thanks so much for sharing your _DRAMATIC_ improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom Saguto, PGA
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. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 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.
Great video. The first (and worst) tip I ever got about the golf swing was to use weight shift. It was a disaster - no adult beginner is so coordinated. There is too much going on already for us and anything we can do to simplify golf has to be a good thing. Weight shift done wrong makes us hit the ground before the ball, lose club head speed and compression and hit worse shots.
I appreciate your message! I have been out of the office attending to other areas of my instruction business and am unable to personally respond to the resulting backlog of comments received in recent days. In the meantime, here are some links that may be of interest to you:
- 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 the swing system I teach.
- Best Drills for More Distance: th-cam.com/video/4CuEL2uCVWA/w-d-xo.html
- Best Drills for Lower Scores: th-cam.com/video/Gr8AmYL5qgs/w-d-xo.html
- Best Ball Striking Drills: th-cam.com/video/kA3VdS-LcQU/w-d-xo.html
- The comprehensive, step-by-step, position-by-position platform that is the SagutoGolf online school: saguto.golf
- What your fellow golfers are saying about SagutoGolf: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thanks for your understanding and keep it crispy out there!
Tom Saguto, PGA
You will get there,my goal is 140 ball speed this year,im at 130 so far,with that drill it may well get me there and im 66 years old,keep trying,120 club speed is brilliant.If i had had this 40 years ago,when i was a fit roofer,im sure we would have all got there,keep up the good work.
Nice, Alan!!
By the way, you may be interested to know that a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion. Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built.
For example, the outward flaring of both feet 10-20 degrees in our setup facilitates the proper amount of body-friendly, free-flowing hip turn back and through. This is a major power source, and it also keeps the club traveling on the correct path. If you were to square your feet so that they were perpendicular to the target line, then your hips would be impeded from turning sufficiently in the backswing (which would then inhibit the shoulders from executing a full and effortless turn), and from releasing properly in the downswing to propel the club through the zone. Restricting this action can cause a variety of path issues and/or also place strain on the lower back, lead knee, and the hip joints as the hips will "want" to move laterally and turn through into the finish but will be fighting the body in the process.
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. If you are interested in learning more about it, then here is a link to 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 instruction 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
Thanks!
Tom Saguto, PGA
I do mean ball speed,,
A lot of awesome advice on this channel, but this one has improved my game the most!
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 your support in sharing your weight-forward improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom Saguto, PGA
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for 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
Took this away from prior videos, among some other basics, and just shot my first 90 round after being a consistent 100+ stroke player. Thanks Tom!
That is *AWESOME,* Andrew - congratulations on your new personal best!!
I’m very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
Thanks so much for sharing your dramatic improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for 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
Totally agree! What a difference in my iron play! Still working out the driver version though.
Fantastic! I’m very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your iron swing!
It is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: th-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/w-d-xo.html Beyond that, if you search the word "drive" on this channel you'll see some related content.
Oftentimes when golfers are hitting everything well except for the driver it can be attributed to one of the following:
1) Their hips are not continuing their lateral targetward action through impact. This is common with the longer clubs as the wider stance means that the hips have a greater distance to travel, thereby posing an increased risk of premature spinout. If the hips stop moving laterally towards the target on the downswing - which should occur naturally if we allow it to - then their rotation takes over, thereby stalling the necessary forward weight loading (we should be 80/20 forward halfway down, 90/10 at impact, and 95/5 in the finish), changing the low point and rerouting the club into a steeper angle of attack (AoA). This can produce a variety of undesirable results including fat and thin contact, topped shots and popups, straight pulls, and “banana” slices.
Of great importance is keeping your upper torso/head in place (in other words, not moving towards the target from a face-on view) during the downswing and through impact. This preserves the swing center and the desired shallow AoA.
2) They are not allowing the length of the club to dictate the backswing path and are getting too steep as a result. The shaft of the driver is considerably longer than the other clubs and thus requires more of an around the body backswing as established by the shaft plane at address. It may "feel" flat as they take it back along the shaft plane for the first few feet, but as long as they maintain the "weight forward, shoulder down, and hands in" components while allowing the club to work around them, it should put them in the proper position at the top so they can attack the ball from the inside. (A good feel for that lead shoulder is "down and in, under the chin".)
3) Many believe - and some even teach - that we must try to "hit up on the ball" with the driver. However, consider that in our stock setup with the driver the hands are even with the inside of the lead thigh (as they are with all clubs when playing a standard shot) and our ball position is even with the inside of the heel of the lead foot. This presets a very slight degree of forward shaft lean with the driver. Beyond that, the ball is behind the zero-point of the swing (which is even with the lead shoulder), meaning that without any contrived manipulations the club will still be on its descent - albeit very close to flat - at impact. So, perhaps with the exception of folks with slower swing speeds - or those Long Drive participants teeing it extra high and hitting maybe 1-2 balls out of 10 onto a 60-yard wide "fairway" - in general the path is still ever so slightly down. In fact, the PGA Tour average with the driver is actually minus (e.g.: downward) 1.5 degrees - nearly level - and it should feel level - but slightly down nonetheless. (Here is an article on Ping’s website addressing this topic - ping.com/en-us/blogs/proving-grounds/optimal-launch-and-spin#:~:text=According%20to%20Trackman%2C%20PGA%20Tour,85%25%20ball%2Dflight%20laws )
While there are certainly videos on my channel that address this topic, a better option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag, 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
Thanks for your message and keep up the great work!!
Tom Saguto, PGA
This works 100%, in fact when I struggle sometimes mid round it’s often that I am not continuing to keep my weight forward. It’s a discipline that you have to train yourself to do…. We all have years of shift muscle memory
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Kurtis, and I appreciate your validation of the weight-forward component. Indeed, the “ghosts of swings past” do not disappear on their own, and for golfers who had ingrained a swing method that involved shifting weight into their trail side - whom, sadly due to misguided and/or misunderstood "instruction", represent a majority of the amateur world - those demons are going to take some time and patient commitment to exorcise .
Thanks for your message and support, keep it forward, and keep it crispy!!
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 channel just keeps on delivering. Great work again Tom. Dont worry about the doubters. Nearly evey golfer incorporates some form of Stack and Tilt. They just don't know until they research it. Quick question, what's your opinion on hitting down at the golf ball with Stack and Tilt? I tried it on the range last weekend and it fixed my downswing issues as i was struggling with consistency. I was able to gain an extra 15-20 yards, hit fairly straight and also I wasn't coming over the top. Or i could be mistaken and Stack and Tilt actually encourages hitting down at the golf ball. Thanks in advance.
I appreciate that, and I really don't worry about the naysayers (although I do make an effort to rescue the _well-mannered_ innocently misinformed among them). Anyway, it's all inconsequential since this swing model resides in the truth. “Truth" is defined as that which conforms to reality, and this swing system conforms to the unchanging realities of physics, geometry, and data from the game’s best golf ball strikers. That's the truth, and the results - as backed up by countless unsolicited testimonials from men and women across the globe spanning all age ranges and experience levels - are the proof. Resistance is thusly futile..... 😎
The S&T swing has the club approaching the ball on descent and on an in-to-out path until the bottom of the arc, at which point it begins to naturally ascend and move back inward towards the finish. As such, the weight moving forward while keeping the head - and thus the swing center - intact will preserve a properly shallowed path and downward angle of attack on any ball positioned behind that zero point. This is why our stock shot shape is a crispy push-draw.
"What about the driver?", one may ask, as 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 big dawg. However, consider that in our stock setup with the driver the hands are even with the inside of the lead thigh (as they are with all clubs when playing a standard shot) and our ball position is even with the inside of the heel of the lead foot. This presets a very slight degree of forward shaft lean with the driver. Beyond that, the ball is behind the zero-point of the swing (which is even with the lead shoulder/armpit), meaning that without any contrived manipulations the club will still be on its descent - albeit very close to flat - at impact.
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.
Thanks again for your message and support!
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. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And here is a link to 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 is delivering the referenced results.
@SagutoGolf Thanks for the detailed response, Tom. I appreciate it.
LOVE this video, will watch again and again !!
Thanks! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you to such an extent, and now that you are armed with this knowledge I hope you are able to use it to the betterment of your game!
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
The no weight shift, load weight method simplifies thoughts, reduces variables and moving parts SO increases consistency!
Head and body alignment is maintained.
Will try this approach.
YES! In fact, we can watch any Tour event on TV and we'll see a significant number of players executing these motions, a fact corroborated by just how many of them have a very centered swing with the lead knee flexing and the trail leg straightening during the backswing, their lead arms on or very close to their tilted shoulder planes, and their hands deep behind their trail shoulder at the top.
Would you like to learn some key aspects of the body-friendly, powerful, low-maintenance swing system I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to 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 instruction 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
Thanks for your message and have fun out there!
Tom Saguto, PGA
Ball positioning wise, shifting your hips forward to shift weight, should you move your ball more onto your front foot so that it's position more in relation to your chest and head? Doing the weight forward setup and ball in its traditional position feels like I'm hitting the ball more on the back foot. Also, any considerations biomechanically loading all the weight and rotating on your left knee and rotating on it? You angle your feet outwards which I think helps with the knee joint.
A quick summary of the setup keys for this swing system should go a long way towards answering your questions: We should feel evenly balanced between heel and toe in both feet. This balance is achieved by first setting our knees over the toes (or at least over the toe end of our shoelaces) to activate the ground connection, and then pushing our butt out to incline the hips and chest so that a relationship with the ball is established. The arms hang down naturally from the shoulders with all clubs except the driver, for which we push them out an inch or so to encourage more of the around-the-body motion needed for that lengthy shaft. We address the ball stacked shoulders over hips over knees with our weight balanced 50/50. We then simply bump our hips one inch towards the target while keeping everything else in place. This presets a little more weight forward while retaining the stacked relationship. Both feet are flared outward approximately 10-20 degrees, with the knees similarly angled outward. This orientation facilitates a stress-free, flowing motion back and through, resulting in a very body-friendly, consistent, powerful swing.
While there are certainly videos on my channel that address this topic, a better option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom Saguto, PGA
Honestly was scared to use my driver until i watched this video. Now i cant wait to use it. Ive Always had good speed but the ball could go anywhere apart from where i want and normally way right. This has given me so much consistency. Thankyou tom
*FANTASTIC!!* I’m very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, David; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
Thanks so much for sharing your _dramatic_ improvement with the driver and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom Saguto, PGA
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I figured this out about 8 months ago. I've dramatically improved by game and its funny I see this video now validating my technique.
Awesome! Nice job figuring this out on your own, and thanks for sharing your experience.
Keep up the great work!
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
Hi, I have e just found your video and fond it fascinating. I am an older golfer and this certainly ‘appears’ to be not just effective but actually simpler as you have removed so many moving parts and movements. I shall give it a go and report back! Thank you
I appreciate your kind words, Rick, and I am very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you! And you are absolutely correct in that the objective is to eliminate swing-wrecking variables and transform ourselves into ball striking machines!
By the way, you may be interested to know that a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion. Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built.
For example, the outward flaring of both feet 10-20 degrees in our setup facilitates the proper amount of body-friendly, free-flowing hip turn back and through. This is a major power source, and it also keeps the club traveling on the correct path. If you were to square your feet so that they were perpendicular to the target line, then your hips would be impeded from turning sufficiently in the backswing (which would then inhibit the shoulders from executing a full and effortless turn), and from releasing properly in the downswing to propel the club through the zone. Restricting this action can cause a variety of path issues and/or also place strain on the lower back, lead knee, and the hip joints as the hips will "want" to move laterally and turn through into the finish but will be fighting the body in the process.
Have you looked into the comprehensive, sequential learning platform of the online school yet? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. The value in terms of what you get for the low price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that is delivering the referenced results.
You don't need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing, experience great ball striking, and reclaim - or even exceed - yardages from years past. I hope you'll give the school some thought.
Thanks again for your message and have fun out there!
Tom Saguto, PGA
I've been implementing these concepts for around 30 days. Felt strange at first but a light bulb turned on and my last 3 rounds were 79, 83, 77. Thanks for the great videos!
*AWESOME!!* I’m very glad to know that my instruction is clicking with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
Thanks so much for your support in sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident 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
Agree. Get rotation correct or it delivers weight shift which delivers changing low point which delivers a trip to topstown, duffsville. Im an enlightened golfer and saw immediate improvements! (More to do of course) Thanks Mr Tom Krispy...
YES!! You just succinctly nailed the issues with misguided "shift & lift" instruction that have sadly relegated countless golfers to the vast abyss of endless frustration.
Thanks for sharing your "enlightenment", keep up the great work, and keep it KFCrispy out there!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: Please feel free to check out 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
'THE ROTATIONAL SWING' as explained brilliantly by Tom Saguto !
Dennis in Vancouver.
Thanks Dennis - I'm glad you enjoyed this episode, and I appreciate your ongoing support!!
Tom
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I have to say that - as a very senior golfer- since I have started using the stack and tilt method (and weight forward) combined with the hogan rear arm elbow move and bent back wrist I am striking the ball much more consistently and getting reliable distances. So kudos to you for correcting some misconceptions.
Unfortunately, Aly, 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....... 😎
Seriously, that's FANTASTIC! I’m very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
Thanks so much for sharing your dramatic ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, I would be remiss if I didn't mention 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.
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. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
As you now know, one does not need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing, experience great ball striking, and reclaim - or even exceed - yardages from years past. I hope you'll give the school some thought.
@@SagutoGolf thanks. I have spent a bit of time myself on the whole mental side of golf- indeed am a certified professional golf mental coach and in particular I have emphasized the importance of fitness (and for seniors especially warm ups, simple stretches and warm downs to reduce risk of injury, enjoy the game even more, etc.) I have produced a synthesis of the entire mental toolkit where fitness elements and nutrition for golf feature equally. Happy to share it if you are interested. I have a playlist on my youtube channel that covers all these elements. Can send you the link should you wish to look at them. I ought to add - as I think it addresses a point you make- that indeed my driving has in particular improved using the method (though use only a mini driver). Anyway my game is optimal at present and I play four to five times a week very first tee time in early mornings winter, spring and summer. This also gives me insights as am able to relate to the challenges golfers face but also to test and try out different aspects and methods hence the more recent stack and tilt..😏cheers
Love this video! Makes so much sense and makes the swing so much efficient and free of multiple and complex swing thoughts…one quick question, on the take away when loading the left side, is it ok to feel like your right foot is coming off of the ground? Thanks!
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Erik!
If you are someone who previously had a considerable shift into the trail side, then the weight-forward component may initially "feel" as you describe, but that ultimately should not be occurring in the actual swing. In the system I teach we start with our weight forward (generally 55/45 for the short and mid irons, 60/40 for the longer clubs). We achieve this by addressing the ball "stacked", shoulders over hips over knees with our weight balanced 50/50. We then simply bump our hips 1" towards the target while keeping everything else in place. This presets a little more weight forward while retaining the stacked relationship. During the swing we gradually add more forward weight load into the transition (70/30), 80/20 halfway down, 90/10 impact, and 95/5 finish. The upper torso/head - and thus the swing center - remains in place during the increasing forward weight load in the downswing. There's no "weight shift"; instead, it's just a gradually increasing load onto the lead side. And the result is a centered, low-maintenance, body-friendly, consistent, and tremendously powerful swing.
While there is certainly plenty of content on my channel that addresses this topic, a more structured option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thanks for your message and keep up the great work!
Tom Saguto, PGA
Another great video Tom. Simplifying the swing in your unique way. My game has improved so much thanks to you.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Mark, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
Thanks so much for your support in sharing your dramatic improvement and keep up the fantastic work!! 💪💪
Tom Saguto, PGA
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for 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 remember the first shot I hit focusing on this method, 200 yard Par 3. Flushed my 5 iron and it was crazy high trajectory, landed 15 feet past the pin, ball mark within inches of ball. Incredible. What a feeling!!!
Welcome to the wonderful world of crispy compression!! 👍👍
GREAT lesson, I absolutely needed this one!!! Thanks Tom.
My pleasure, John - I'm very glad to know that this lesson aided in your understanding, and now that you are armed with this knowledge I hope you are able to use it to the betterment of your game!
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
Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant. Tom Saguto, leading us out of the desert of weight shift!
Ah yes, Tom... The dark side of golf. Evil swing sorcery. The cult that is quietly, surreptitiously gathering lost swings from the vast purgatorial abyss of failed "conventional" instruction and leading them to the way and the truth of a method rooted in the unchanging principles of physics and geometry. Creating heinously horrifying creatures of repeatability, predictable ball flight, and effortless power. Like a hideous and unstoppable amoeba slowly yet steadily consuming the golfing globe. Resistance is futile; you will be assimilated. Mwahahaha.....Mwahahahaha.....😆😆
I'm very glad to know that this lesson aided in your understanding, and now that you are armed with this knowledge I hope you are able to use it to the betterment of your game!!
Thanks for your message and support!!
Tom Saguto, PGA
PS: By the way, since my channel’s content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Best visual by far. Punto!
Reviewed this after 2 weeks off because of rain ...8 GIR
43-43 ....thanks Tom!
Most excellent, Larus!! 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 results and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
I remember watching you from the time you started and never grasped this concept. I have recently abandoned every other thought because nothing has worked and am now focusing on this. As you show, I'm doing a ridiculous amount of weight on the front from beginning to end and it definitely more consistent. It looks a little wierd, but at my age I don't care, I just want to hit straight! Just curious, can you do a video on your club distances? Thanks for the videos!
I'm very glad to know that my instruction content, and thanks for sharing your weight-forward improvement!
Now, to be clear once we get used to executing a centered motion without any swaying, we don't need to set a "ridiculous" amount of weight forward! In the swing system I teach we start with our weight forward (generally 55/45 for the short and mid irons, 60/40 for the longer clubs), gradually add more forward weight load into the transition (70/30), 80/20 halfway down, 90/10 impact, and 95/5 finish. There's no "weight shift"; instead, it's just a gradually increasing load onto the lead side. And the result is a centered, low-maintenance, body-friendly, consistent, and tremendously powerful motion.
And while there are certainly plenty of other videos on my channel that address this topic, a more structured option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
My stock yardages (carry) at 80% swing speed are:
P - 146
9i - 158
8i - 174
7i - 186
6i - 198
5i - 210
4i - 225
3W - 260
D - 280
Keep up the great work!!
Tom Saguto, PGA
@@SagutoGolf impressive distances! Thanks for the note, much appreciated. I'm still coming in fat behind the ball so until I can consistently hit ball first then turf, I'll stay ridiculously forward. haha It is working for sure but as with everything, needs some work. The next time I'm on the east coast I will try to stop by for a lesson or two.
I wish I was golfing.. 😢😢😢 love the videos. Still trying to break 90 but I have come closer this year than I ever have. I love the stack and tilt method.. I got my wife using this method and she is making the best contact I have seen her make!! I am still working on consistency on my driver.
I appreciate your kind words regarding my Stack and Tilt instruction content, Carlos, and I'm very glad to learn of yours and your wife's improvement. Great job!! 💪💪
Thanks for your message and support, keep up the fantastic work, and we'll see you soon in the 80's!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you and your wife, I am confident that you both 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
Exactly bro. I figured out I could hit the ball way further by having a faster shoulder rotation. Thanks for the video.
Fantastic!! Thanks for validating this lesson with your experience and keep up the great work!!
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 is the 'good stuff'! Also helps get the centre (low point) of the swing in front of the ball. Crucial to good golf. Thanks Tom, you are the guy
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you and reinforced that critical key of keeping our swing center intact throughout the motion, Harry!
Thanks for your kind words and support!
Tom
Great vid again Tom I love how each lesson you do seems to be a voyage of discovery for yourself. As if there's 'no limit' to the possibilities your system allows. As for pointing out that your back foot digs in for extra leverage (19.00 mins) You may not be to familiar with cricket but slow (spin) bowlers do the same thing so as to get maximum leverage to spin the ball. I think it pays to look at other sports techniques and see how similar in part they are to your swing dynamics. Keep them vids coming!
I sincerely appreciate your kind words and the bit of cricket insight, Howie, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!
Thanks so much for your message and support!
Tom Saguto, PGA
PS: By the way, since my channel’s content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my recently 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
So Speed is created from rotational depth from shoulders and hips ! Genius ! Can’t wait to try this
looks like a lower straighter ball flight !
I'm very glad to know that this lesson aided in your understanding, Bob, and now that you are armed with this knowledge I hope you are able to use it to the betterment of your game!
(By the way, once properly learned this swing system enables the golfer to flight it as high or low as they desire with just some minor setup tweaks.)
Have fun out there!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel’s content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my *_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