Ok Wildman, I made a conscious effort to set up and hit the power fade this morning. It worked! My carry on the first hole was 236 and the second hole carried 271. Similar results on every hole. On holes that called for a draw, I set my feet up opposite from the fade, and again it worked!! BTW I will turn 73 in December⛳️. 🏌🏼👍
SagutoGolf Thanks Tom for the lesson! I watched it just before leaving for an eight o'clock tee time and was able to transfer what you demonstrated to the course. The course was wet from a heavy dew, and no doubt would have rolled further if dry. As an aside, my second shot on the par 5 landed in the middle of the green. Maybe the best back to back shots I've ever made! Missed getting an eagle, but got a birdie. Keep up the good work Wildman🏌🏾
Absolutely love this Tom, I can't thank you enough for first of all for replying so quickly and secondly for always having an answer. As you know in my comments recently, I love the no variables golf swing as myriad swing thoughts has always stressed me beyond imagination and almost ruined my game. As I am learning the Saguto/Hogan/Varner body swing, my only downside is not quite getting the pure strike I crave and a few hooks. Weird, I would have taken left all day long a few years ago as my slice was out of control with driver, but as I got better, I need to keep ball in fairway. The power fade is a great tool to have in back! Only thing for it, practice, practice, practice. Thank you Tom, I know you are super busy, but always replying so quickly, I can't tell you how much appreciated it is.
My pleasure, Simon, and I appreciate the kind words! Yes - dedicate appropriate practice time to setting up for and executing this power fade, and you should soon find that it becomes a reliable go-to shot for you on the course. Thanks! Tom
Tom, you are one of the best teachers of the game of golf, that I have come across! I have watched just about every video, and you have helped me to simplify my shot, and gain confidence that I’ve never really had with all parts of my game! After watching your driving lesson video, I applied what you covered, and have NEVER hit the ball so far AND STRAIGHT! Now I’m excited to try this power fade, and really put THE WRATH OF GOD, into my golf ball boom stick!!! Thank you for your content, it really has changed my personal game in a very positive way!
Hi Josh - I'm very glad to learn of your success through this instruction, but more importantly I am THRILLED to know how much you are now enjoying this great game!! THAT is what this channel and my online school are really all about!! Thanks for sharing, and keep up the great work!! Tom
Just had my lowest round EVER gross 73 off 18 handicap and I put this down to your TH-cam tuitions 🤛 thank you for giving me a golfing smile 😊 you are the man 🏌️♂️
That is AWESOME, Graham!! I'm very glad to learn of your success through this instruction, but more importantly I am THRILLED to know how much you are now enjoying this great game!! THAT is what this channel and my online school are really all about!! Thanks for sharing, congrats on your *FABULOUS* round, and keep up the great work!! Cheers! Tom
SagutoGolf And now the hard work starts in keeping my handicap down ! Cut too 14.1 from 17.7 aiming to play off 13 by the end of October 🤛 #crispyaskfc
This was a game changer for me because my normal miss was a push, push-fade/slice. So I was always looking for my ball in the bushes on the right lol. So like you say this allows you to swing as hard as you want at it and it will more often than not be a fairway finder. Right now I'm working hard on trying to find the stack and tilt push draw, and I feel I'm right on the edge of getting it, but I do appreciate having this power fade as a tool in my toolbox when I need it. Thanks Tom.
Great! 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 this S&T-approved power-fade to the betterment of your game. As for that push-draw you desire, ball flight laws - aka shot shaping - are a function of clubface as it relates to path and target line. 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, we grip the club with the face square to the target at the "zero point", which is even with the lead shoulder. We then set our hands in their stock position - even with the inside of the lead thigh, and simply place the clubface behind the ball without any manipulations. If the ball position is behind the hands - as it typically is - then this will result in the face naturally opening a slight amount without any twisting or turning of the hands, thereby setting us up for a powerful push-draw ball flight as long as we have a proper in-to-out downswing path. One of the many great things about this system is that we can move it left or right and flight it high or low with the same swing and just some simple setup adjustments. As an example, here is a shot shaping demonstration featuring a fellow teaching pro when we were attending Stack and Tilt Instructor Camp together in Miami: th-cam.com/video/IcmKxfLz9EM/w-d-xo.html. Beyond this, I have advanced level content on shot shaping and controlling ball flight in the online school. Speaking of the school, if you've not already joined have you considered enrolling 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. Have fun out there learning how to work the ball! Tom Saguto, PGA
Yeah....... Methinks this gopher is gonna be persona non grata at that facility if this gets out to the public. Oh....wait.....crap, this is public. Oops....😆
Yo Wildman, love your power fade instruction. Generally hit the draw but at times push right. Based upon your instruction, started to utilize the proverbial “power fade.” I really felt the full power of the hand of Thor. It was outstanding. Hit every fairway. The key was swinging more on plane. By swinging on plane, it really allowed me to drop in and unleash the right arm of Thor. I utilized my same slight draw stance, aimed a little left of center fairway and moved ball just a little forward. Wow, never felt stronger and more powerful. First time that I really understood and felt what Hogan meant by claiming to want three right arms. It was awesome, great job.
*AWESOME!!* 💪💪 I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. And yes - once you've got the setup properly established you can really go after it with confidence that the ball is going to behave and stay on the short grass. And now you know why so many Tour players - who can obviously draw it on demand - use the power fade as their go-to shape off the tee. Thanks so much for validating this lesson with your results and keep up the great work!! Tom
Lee Trevino quote “you can talk to a fade but a hook won’t listen !” I never change my stance but I do aim slight left then I aim the face of the club at the target. I’ve taught it this way but students still persist in coming outside to in at first. After practicing a bit they start getting really good a it letting the open face do the work. 😉👍
@@SagutoGolf we shall see. Im stuck in the low 40s per 9 holes. Im struggling to find my driver identity, sometimes i hook/draw em, sometimes i slice/fade em, sometimes i go straight. If i had a go to driver shot i could hit consistent it would def help stay in the fairway haha.
absolutely awesome Tom ... been trying to hit the driver fade for more reliability and have been struggling ... this just clicked the minute you started talking ... PUSH fade it ... wow thanks !
@@SagutoGolf thx for responding ! quick question ... do you feel that the ball is slightly back in stance or still off your left ankle ? thx in advance
Awesome!! 💪💪 Excellent job incorporating this lesson into your swing, and thanks for sharing your success with it!! Tom PS: By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
I committed to this shot July1 after my beach/golf vacation in June. Been a work in progress but I'm sticking with it as it dramatically increased consistency throughout the bag. I even won long drive in a scramble outing with a 316yd poke. My last round was a pretty smooth 77 from 6300yds. The shot works. My short irons and wedges are still touchy, and the slowest to come around, but keeping it up.
Thank you Tom. Your explanation and details of the push power fade are fun to watch; easy to understand; and most excellent. No more worrying if I shifted my weight on time to my lead foot as now i simply open my stance a bit and at the start of my downswing; simply push off with my trail foot. Cheers
Glad you enjoyed it, Thomas. What I really love about this shot is that once you've got it down you can really go after it as hard as you want! Cheers! Tom
Yes, it is and he is! In fact, 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 This body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance Stack and Tilt swing system is designed to provide a lifetime of great ball striking, and since it is rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology it does not discriminate by age or ability - from kids to seniors and everything in between, and inclusive of the best players in the world. I give all credit where it is due - including Andy Plummer and Mike Bennett for analyzing and interpreting the science, and to those who preceded them with their empirical observations of the game's best ball strikers and all their subsequent chalkboard number-crunching. I just do my best to take what they have built and convey it in my own simplified teaching style, and as a result 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 through my online school's step-by-step lessons and drills, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. Here is a link to - my free mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in learning some key aspects of this swing system in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ Tom
@Mike Honcho 3 - WOW - that's AWESOME!! I guess "resonating" was an understatement??..... 💪💪😆 Congrats on your new personal best and keep up the great work!!
So awesome you teach it this way. When I could still play a little I'd aim my feet in the left rough, the face in the left corner of the fairway, and felt like I was trying to hit a real hard hook.
Perfect for today. I had my best driver day in years. Hitting the power fade all day. Couple a little over cut but all really long. Didn't mean to though my alignment was a little off noticed it and said just sticking with it.
Fantastic, George!! Great job incorporating this lesson into your game so quickly!! It really is a great go-to shot to have in your arsenal, right? Tom
You’re lessons are the best. In 3 weeks time of practice using your on line school I shot a 77 over the weekend. 12 of 14 fairways and 11 greens. Best round in over 2 years. I’ve been playing to a 14 handicap for awhile and wasn’t improving . Can’t wait to get more comfortable with what I’ve implemented from your videos. Ball striking feels so much better. Thanks Keep up the good work
That's *AWESOME* , Philip!!! With regard to getting more comfortable, have you checked out my online school yet? It's just $10 US/month or $99 US/year. It's a very well-structured learning platform designed to have you on the fast track towards owning this swing, and I'm regularly adding new content on all facets of the game. Here's the link if you'd like to learn more: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga Thanks for sharing, and YOU keep up the great work! Tom
LOL! Perhaps just a little bit... 😆 But here's the thing - If I'm aiming left center for my power fade and hit the dreaded straight ball or even a little baby draw, I'm still either left side of the fairway or just into the first cut.
Troy - If you rewatch this video starting at around 3:50 you'll hear me say that it's my starting line for this particular shot. My stance line will then prefigure how much of a fade I wish to hit off of the starting direction. TS
Nothing wrong with employing a "feel" that makes it work for you, Steve. In fact, I encourage it by telling students to understand what we are trying to accomplish in the instruction and then take personal ownership of it through their own unique feels and style! Tom
For the power-fade, the feet, knees, hips, AND shoulders are all aligned left (for a right-handed player), with the clubface aimed along the desired starting line.
The Don E - As I've often said, we are all about opposites here at SagutoGolf! 🙃 If folks just did the opposite of what they were previously taught - in other words, if they kept their weight forward, turned their lead shoulder down, and took the hands in - we would have a great foundation upon which to build a solid, repeating swing! I hope this power fade lesson served you well in your range session! Tom
@@SagutoGolf I say dress up like DeChambeau again & keeping aiming for the building. Maybe they will be so pumped that he is using the range that they put up a screen/net. Then it's a win win for everyone... In all Seriousness though.. Great job on the videos. I discovered your channel about a month ago and a lot has clicked for me within my game. I would love to see a video on your swing thoughts on other 1 plane swings. Players like Ricky Fowler and/or Matt Kucher (if you haven't already). Keep up the good work!!
@@matthewdavis983 Not sure if you saw my recent DeChambeau video after his victory back in July, but at the end of it I included some outtakes of me hitting balls with a pillow stuffed in my shirt! Here's the link: th-cam.com/video/UOIiCWpkLsQ/w-d-xo.html I've also done videos featuring Rahm (who is pretty much one-plane) and Michael Thompson (who definitely is) after their recent wins. Anyway, I'm glad you're experiencing success from the instruction on this channel! If you ever wish to get on the fast track for learning the entire swing method that I teach please consider enrolling in the SagutoGolf online school. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only instruction system. This will really simplify the process for you in a self-guided step-by-step fashion. Here's a link if you'd like more info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga Thanks! Tom
Tom great vid; when you play this shot, I am a habitual hooker so my path is already a tendency to come in too much from the inside sometimes as much 7-8 degrees! So this video will help! Where do you play the ball in your stance with this power fade setup? To ensure you’re still coming a bit from inside I take it?
I'm glad you enjoyed it! For this power push-fade I move the ball back a little (relative to my standard driver setup) to ensure that I'm contacting it while the club is still approaching on it's in-to-out path. Play around with it a bit at the range to find the ideal ball position that works with your swing. Cheers! Tom
I had to comment on this video. I just found your channel a few days ago. Watched a few of them. Went out and played a round on Friday and played significantly better. Ive been playing for over 20 years never playing consistent golf. I watched a few videos and incorporated some of what you talk about with how to swing the club and it 100% helps. Thank you and keep up the good work.
Hi Zak - I'm glad to know that you have been benefiting from these video lessons on my channel! Since you're new to my channel I thought I'd make you aware of my online school. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing, the short game, and much more. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm constantly adding new content. This will really put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion! There's even a members' forum where you can ask me specific swing-related questions and suggest new content ideas. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. Thanks for sharing your success, and keep up the great work! Tom
Cool stuff Tom... if only I could hit a driver or three wood fire that matter... back to the 4 iron yet again...oh well, great instruction for those that can. Stay safe mate, I feel for you guy's. 👍
We're fine here, Anthony - thanks for your concern. Please don't believe everything you see or read in that regard..... Do we have you enrolled in the SagutoGolf online school yet? For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing, the short game, and much more. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm constantly adding new content. This will really put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion! There's even a members' forum where you can ask me specific swing-related questions and suggest new content ideas. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. Cheers!! Tom
@@SagutoGolf Thanks Tom, I don't know if you've travelled to the land down under but put it and "The land of the long white cloud NZ" on your bucket list. You may be surprised how well informed we are. Look up Jonathan Swans' interview with The Donald. Anyhow I paid for a subscription as suggested a couple of weeks ago and I'm battling along. I'll try a get a video together if that works for you. Love your work. 👍🏌️♂️
Hello Mr. Saguto, I would usually start a lot of my shots on line of my target but had a problem turning them over and had a big problem with consistency with my long irons 4, 5, on long par 3's. A few months ago I decided to change my right hand grip to a more neutral position because I found out at set up my clubface was closed. My right hand would sit more towards the side with space between my thumb and pointer finger. I found out after some research that both V's from both hands need to line up and the thumb and pointer finger of right hand need to be pinched together. After doing this the clubface sits square but I've been hitting some really fat shots. I went out and played the other day and tried something different. I practice the one plane swing but because of the issues I was having I decided to go from my usual set up to a fade set up, to start hitting fades. Before grip change I was having trouble fading the ball, even now there's not as much fade but I noticed I was hitting the ball more solid and surprisingly just as far. wedges I could still use old swing. but everything else I hit fades and I hit some nice long irons into greens on par 3's. I'd like to go back to my draw or improve this swing because one problem was control with my driver off the tee. I didn't hit a lot of fairways but didn't miss them by much and sometimes I still have iron shots that slice instead of fade.
There are different techniques, Robbie. The method taught here is a push-fade in which the ball is struck while the path is still approaching from the inside. You're 5:00 method would be for a pull-fade, which can be deployed in this system as well. Here is a shot shaping demonstration featuring a fellow teaching pro when we were attending the Stack & Tilt Instructor Camp together in Miami: th-cam.com/video/IcmKxfLz9EM/w-d-xo.html And here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ Tom
I finally developed a very strong draw in order to correct a bad slice. Now I can't fade or slice the ball if my life depended on it! The draw shot feels like the more natural swing....inside to out. I'd like to fade just to be a more complete golfer. But I just can't make it work. I line up as directed but end up pushing the shot right.
Well, Gerard, yours is not a terrible "problem" - in fact I would say that it's something we have in common!! Anyway, you've got part of this power fade equation correct because it is a push-fade. Just keep tweaking your stance line and club face to get the ball starting and curving where you'd like. Remember - once you have the downswing working properly and approaching from the inside, ball flight rules - aka shot shaping - are a function of clubface as it relates to path and target line. Clubface relative to target line dictates the ball's starting line, and face relative to path determines direction and degree of curvature. Cheers! Tom PS: If you haven't already done so you may wish to consider looking into the SagutoGolf online school. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only learning system for the full swing along with the finer points - including ball flight rules and trajectory control - PLUS the short game and more, and I'm regularly adding new content. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process for you. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga.
Glad you enjoyed it! Align the clubface at your intended stating line, adjust your stance (both feet, shoulders, hips) for the desired amount of curvature, and swing along the foot line. Ball position must be such that impact occurs when the path is still coming from the inside. Cheers! Tom
Hi Tom, how do you manage the lies and bumps on the fairway? I do pretty well with your move on the practice but can't say that much on the fairways...
Hi Tony - If you're referring to uphill, downhill, and sidehill lies, I'll be adding specific content for this to my online school in the next month or so. Speaking of which, have you given any thought to enrolling in it? For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year it'll get you on the fast track to owning this swing through short, simple, step-by-step videos. Here's a link if you'd like more info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. Thanks, Tom
Excellent video! Correct me if I am wrong Saguto but you really need to rotate hard through this shot to make ball fade while still swinging in to out? If you don't rotate the ball will go straight or draw. You and Milo Lines have this shot mastered and I am trying hard to learn this shot. Must be nice to keep hitting that building at 350 yards!
There's no need to turn hard through this shot, Kelly. Simply align the clubface at your intended stating line, adjust your stance (both feet, shoulders, hips) for the desired amount of curvature, and swing along the foot line. Ball position must be such that impact occurs when the path is still coming from the inside. You may be interested in looking into the SagutoGolf online school. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only learning system for the full swing along with the finer points - including a recently added course on the S&T Shot Shaping Grid which is designed to: 1) help members read and interpret their ball flight, 2) understand how to make adjustments/corrections, and 3) learn how to carve shots in both directions. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. Cheers! Tom
Once you have the downswing working properly, Chris, ball flight rules - aka shot shaping - are a function of clubface as it relates to path and target line. Clubface relative to target line dictates the ball's starting line, and face relative to path determines direction and degree of curvature. So to strike the ball on the backside of the arc simply means that the ball is positioned sufficiently back where to face is still approaching it from the inside (i.e.: before the zero point after which it turns the corner back to the inside). FYI, I just added a course on the Shot Shaping Grid to my online school. You may be interested in looking into it, as for just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only learning system for the full swing along with the finer points - including ball flight rules and trajectory control - PLUS the short game and more, and I'm regularly adding new content. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process for you. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. Best Regards, Tom
@@SagutoGolf Thanks. I had the ball positioned on the forward part of the arc ( left heel) and the ball was fading too much and I pulled it sometimes. I understand the ball flight laws pertaining to club face and club path relationship. Thanks again
Hi Edward, An "open stance" conjures up the notion that the trail leg is set square to the target line and the front leg is set open to it. With the push-fade demonstrated here, our total alignment - feet, knees, hips, shoulders - is to the left (for a right handed player) and the face is set - *_and the club is then gripped_* - open to that alignment, the degree of which is dependent upon the amount of curvature desired. Then we simply swing along our body line and trust that our setup will produce the desired shot shape. Tom PS: By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
@SagutoGolf thanks so much Tom. Albeit a strong way to attack fades, do you find you lose a slight bit of distance as the club is set open to the alignment? Thanks buddy
Tom i hope you can answer this...i have a Callaway Rogue that i have been struggling with. I hit a lot of low left shots, then a few straight shots, but mostly all over the place. So, i went to the garage and found a TM 2009 Burner, and put it in the bag. This past weekend i used it Sat and yesterday. I hit very drive well. Nice high straight and far. Several were crushed. After Saturday i pulled my Epic 5 wood and replaced it with TM Burner and hit 3 nice shots yesterday. Is all this technology a lot of crap. It sure seems that way.
Rich - Any technology can be "crap" if it's not properly suited to you and your swing. If you can bomb your Burner, then there's no reason you can't hit the Rogue every bit as well and probably better if it's professionally fitted in terms of shaft, loft, and movable weight configuration. That would be my suggestion to help you fall in love with your new technology! Tom
Tom - was on the simulator today trying this, and I could only do what you did on that second shot (except there was no shed to hit 🤣). Any tips on getting it to turn over to the right? For this to work, do you want the face to be open to the in to out path? Thanks.
Well, Jack - I suppose there are worse problems than fighting a chronic push-draw.....😂😂 Just like I say in the video, shift your entire stance line to the left (for a right handed player). Don't just open your front foot; instead adjust your entire body line - feet, hips, shoulders - to the left. Keep the clubface aimed on the desired starting line, which should now be oriented to the right of your open stance line. From there you can just to make your normal swing along your stance line. You should catch the ball on the in-to-out side of the arc just as you would for a push draw, but based on the adjustments you've made the ball should start straight on the clubface line and fade towards the desired final target. Properly executed the degree of stance openness will determine the amount of curvature. If you are still having difficulties then try making minor adjustments to ball position and stance line until the ball starts behaving as desired. You may be interested in looking into the SagutoGolf online school. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only learning system for the full swing along with the finer points - including ball flight rules and trajectory control - PLUS the short game and more, and I'm regularly adding new content. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process for you. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. Cheers! Tom
Nope. Trust the swing. Trust the ball flight rules. It's all physics and geometry! By the way, have you enrolled in the SagutoGolf online school yet? For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only learning system for the full swing and much much more, and I've just added a new course on the Stack & Tilt Shot Shaping Grid. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process for you. Plus, you'll still get the exclusive TH-cam channel Crispier Than KFC members-only content at no additional charge. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. Cheers! Tom
I have been following your channel for about 3 months. I have dropped from a 20 index to a 12.2 . Hitting the ball great but having trouble on the course with pulling the ball. Hitting it very hard but straight left. Getting frustrated with it. Not sure how to fix it. Love your teaching and fully committed to this new swing.
Hi Steve, That's some really nice improvement - great job! I'm glad to know that you have been benefiting from these video lessons on my channel! With regard to your tendency to pull, oftentimes this can occur when the lateral sliding of our hips towards the target - which must occur from the start of the downswing through impact - quits to early. This failure enables the rotational component to take over, rerouting the club across the line and sending the ball to pull city. Have a look at this video for a bit more on the topic: th-cam.com/video/x1IudE_9e5g/w-d-xo.html Out of curiosity, have you enrolled in my online school yet? For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year it'll get you on the fast track to owning this swing through short, simple, step-by-step videos. Additionally, there is an abundance of content aimed at resolving a variety of swing flaws and ball flight issues, and I also personally answer specific swing-related questions from members. Here's a link if you'd like more info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. Thanks! Tom
Sure, Stephen - it will work through your bag, although the higher the loft the less curvature you will tend to experience. You may be interested in looking into the SagutoGolf online school. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only learning system for the full swing along with the finer points - including a recently added course on the S&T Shot Shaping Grid which is designed to: 1) help members read and interpret their ball flight, 2) understand how to make adjustments/corrections, and 3) learn how to carve shots in both directions. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. Cheers! Tom
@@SagutoGolf Thanks Tom. I will definitely check it out. I’ve just started watching and subscribed to your TH-cam channel. I’ve always been a little leary of online golf instruction but you seem to have a genuine desire to help golfers improve their games. I’m getting back into it after not playing for a few years. I was never very good to begin with. Scores were usually in the 90s-100. 😬
I would suggest that although the theory in principle is correct ( open stance ) there is quite a bit more involved in hitting a consistent power fade.
There are multiple ways of hitting the fade in Stack & Tilt without changing the swing basics. This is the push-fade version. All of my detailed shot shaping instruction can be found in the online school. TS
No worries. I'm certainly able to do that as well, typically at the least opportune times! (Such as when there's a maintenance building that I'm really trying to not hit!...😆)
Hi Darren - PayPal is available for the annual membership ($99 US/year). Unfortunately as a rule they do not support monthly subscription plans. Thanks, Tom
Hi Tom how’s it going? I know you stress to cover the lead thumb in the grip but ever since I started doing it my swing has felt awful and I haven’t pured a iron in so long, could it be that I’m not putting to much pressure against the club with that thumb?
Hi Presley - Are you referring to my grip lesson video here?: th-cam.com/video/g-Oue2IWbd4/w-d-xo.html I recommend that the thumbs of both hands not rest directly on top of the handle, nor should they apply any force into it as this will result in tension, affect the action of the hands and wrists in the swing, and lead to a host of other problems. The heel pad of the lead hand is what sits on top of the club's grip. The only thumb-related pressure point I advocate is the pad of the trail hand pushing *_slightly_* downward - and I do mean *_slightly_* - where it folds on top of the lead thumb. Beyond that, as I demonstrate and reinforce in the video - the grip is primarily held in the last three fingers of the lead hand and the middle and ring fingers of the trail hand. I hope this helps! Tom
SagutoGolf yes what you just told me helps me out a lot actually thank you? That’s exactly what I feel is that I can’t get proper Wrist set or hand set at the top of my swing my left thumb has a lot of pressure on the grip, my lead thumb is usually rather sore after a round, thanks again Tom
It absolutely matters, Jonathan, although deterring golfers from their desired grip is not the point. For example, a strong grip - when deployed as an anti-slice band-aid - is precisely that: a patch for a deficiency or flaw somewhere upstream in the swing motion that the teacher or golfer can't or won't fix. If, on the other hand - so to speak 😎 - it is simply a matter of personal preference, then we should endeavor to remain keenly aware of our ball flight as it is quite adept at telling us if our grip is starting to leak too much to the strong side. To be clear, one can certainly play good golf with a strong grip, and there have been plenty of examples of that. However, anything to either side of neutral disrupts the natural geometry of the swing that was preestablished at address and thus necessitates some measure of compensatory actions in order to achieve consistently crispy impact and a desirable shot shape. While there is certainly 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 lessons and drills, 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
Yes Angus! The face is aligned with where we want the ball to start. (Important: Clubface at impact determines the starting direction.) The extent to which we vary our stance line to the left (for a right handed golfer) will determine the amount of desired curvature. Thanks! Tom
@@jackgriggs805 Please see my reply to Angus in this thread. In this swing the clubface points to the starting line, not to the final target. Thanks! Tom
Yes Oddddddddball, Yes!!! Except now you're not falling on it from out to in and hitting little popup banana balls - instead you're just bombing the snot out of it with Wrath!!
Hi Bailey - It was a very difficult business decision. I just couldn't maintain both anymore, and ultimately it came down to career vs. hobby. Having said that, my guitar membership program is still active. Here’s the link if interested: saguto.golf/p/tom-s-rockin-guitar-membership Also, please check out the video I am releasing today on this channel - I think you may enjoy it! Thanks! Tom
Speaking of The Golden Bear, can you do a video on his advice of addressing the ball with a slightly open club face. What's your opinion on this, Tom? Have a great weekend!
Hi GENZ - When playing the stock push-draw shot for the swing that I teach, I do advocate a clubface that is slightly open to the target line and closed to the in-to-out downswing path. Ball flight shaping is a function of clubface as it relates to path and target line. Clubface relative to target line dictates the ball's starting line, and face relative to path determines direction and degree of curvature. While these flight rules were certainly on display in this video, I get into them in far more detail in my online school: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga Thanks! Tom
According to ball flight laws the shot shape produced by the condition you are suggesting would be a pull-fade or pull-slice. The shot shape I'm teaching in this lesson is a powerful push-fade in which we are making contact while the club is still approaching the ball on an inside path. You may be interested in looking into the SagutoGolf online school. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only learning system for the full swing along with the finer points - including ball flight rules and trajectory control - PLUS the short game and more, and I'm regularly adding new content. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process for you. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. Cheers! Tom
Hi Rick - To hit a powerful push-fade the ball position needs to be on the side of the swing circle where the club is still approaching from the inside. Play around with it having that thought in your mind in order to find your optimal spot to execute this shot. Cheers! Tom
Hi Isaac - The alignment of the clubface is actually where we want the ball to start. The extent to which we vary our stance line will determine the amount of desired curvature. So if we set the face towards the left half of the fairway and angle our stance line slightly open to it we should expect a drive that finds the center or right half of the short grass. And if we happen to make a "mistake" and hit a straight ball, well then we're still in the fairway! Thanks for allowing me the opportunity to clarify! Tom
LOL! At 6:04 Tom says "I want to hit a MINI one..." and proceeds to HAMMER the ball over the netting into the maintenance shed! Tom, don't you realize that when you say "Mini" or "Soft" (shot) guess what happens next? You are more relaxed and proceed to hit the CRUD out of it - "With the Wrath of God!" - without realizing it! If more of us golfers could relax like that at point of impact? We'd ALL be playing from the Black tees!!!
Oops.... 😆 There is a lot of learning to be taken from your statement, James! Although I do advocate hitting it hard, the only way that happens is if we are sufficiently devoid of tension so as to be able to summon up the WRATH at the proper moment!! Cheers! Tom
Hi Scott - I am unable to tell you definitively without seeing you swing with both clubs. Sometimes the loft of the 3W is better suited to a player's swing speed, sometimes the stock shaft in an unfitted driver is the culprit, sometimes we make more direct contact with the 3W and hit the driver with a glancing blow. There are numerous of possibilities; those are just a few of the more common scenarios. With regard to your tendency, have you considered enrolling in my online school yet? For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year it'll get you on the fast track to owning this swing through short, simple, step-by-step videos. Additionally, there is an abundance of content aimed at resolving a variety of swing flaws and ball flight issues, and I also personally answer specific swing-related questions from members. Here's a link if you'd like more info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. Cheers! Tom
My best advice??? Well....Have you thought about enrolling in my online school? For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year it'll get you on the fast track to owning this swing through short, simple, step-by-step videos. Additionally, there is an abundance of content aimed at resolving a variety of swing flaws and ball flight issues, and I also personally answer specific swing-related questions from members. Here's a link if you'd like more info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. I hope to see you there! Tom
You can tell whoever’s in that building is pissed 🤣, you need to pretend on the course that maintenance shed is slap bang in the middle of every fairway and you’ll be on tour in no time 😂
You do realize that 90 percent of the people watching your videos are not bombing it 280 to 300 plus right, (some think they are, they aren't) so a slight fade at 210 to 220 may find the fairway, but its not a bomb, unless you like a smoke bomb like that, that you can buy at your friendly SC roadside store, lol ;)
It was a very difficult business decision. I just couldn't maintain both anymore, and ultimately it came down to career vs. hobby. Having said that, my guitar membership program is still active. Here’s the link if interested: saguto.golf/p/tom-s-rockin-guitar-membership Also, please check out the video I am releasing today on this channel - I think you may enjoy it! Thanks! Tom
It was a very difficult business decision. I just couldn't maintain both anymore, and ultimately it came down to career vs. hobby. Having said that, my guitar membership program is still active. Here’s the link if interested: saguto.golf/p/tom-s-rockin-guitar-membership Also, please check out the video I am releasing today on this channel - I think you may enjoy it! Thanks! Tom
@@SagutoGolf thanks tom really appreciate your answer! Yes, I was just going to ask you if the web subscription was still active, since the channel disappeared. I'll probably try it out, you were my favourite guitar youtuber! Having said that, i'm not much into golf but i'll recommend this channel ro my friends. I wish you luck in your career!!!
My friends always judge my swing and tell me to stop bringing the club around my body so much because it makes me hit to the right pretty often, are they right?
Yes, they are. During the take away make a wider arc. It will keep the driver coming in from too much inside, and you won't be able to wrap it around your body, and the clubface should face the target. Those two things should help reduce the left to right sidespin.
Hmm.... What manner of golf sages are your friends to be judging YOUR swing? I assume they've got their own games all figured out and have nothing but time on their hands to "help" you??😆 If you're hitting it just 5 yards right of your intended target and the ball flight and contact are good, then try this: Address the ball as if you were going to hit a shot at a specific target. Then have a friend place alignment sticks down on the target line and your foot line. Step away from the ball and have a look at the sticks from behind. Does the target stick point at the target? Is your foot line stick parallel to the target stick? Oftentimes our setup is wholly responsible for misdirected shots and yet we try to make adjustments to a swing that was functioning correctly! Tom
Well, consider that many big bombers on Tour who can draw the ball at will prefer a power fade off the tee. It's a great shot to have in your arsenal, whether as your go-to or to summon up on-demand! TS
Isn’t draw more favourable for us amateur players,as the ball goes further and you can brag to your golf buddies 😀🤣,but in seriousness the fade is the shot for driver and irons although currently my ball flew dead straight
Surprisingly not, Toby. The stock shot for this swing is a push-draw. This occurs with the stance line parallel to the target line, a club face that is slightly open to the target line while closed to the downswing path, and a contact point occurring on the rear side of the arc (meaning that impact is happening while the club is still traveling on its in-to-out route). There is no need to close the stance or the clubface in order to hit a draw with this swing. Trying to do so will likely cause undesirable results. I hope this makes sense! Thanks, Tom
chazjanis - Have you considered enrolling in the SagutoGolf online school? For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing, the short game, and much more. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm constantly adding new content. This will really put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion! There's even a members' forum where you can ask me specific swing-related questions and suggest new content ideas. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. I hope to see you there!! Tom
I started hitting this shot for years now...it was the only way i could keep up with the big dudes at the course...but this shot will spread into your irons and become somewhat unreliable. DJ hits this shot all the time woods and irons.
The thing about this swing is that the stock shot is a push-draw. So you can pound power fades off the tee all day long with these minor setup changes and then go back to the standard alignment and seamlessly carve in your irons from the other direction! Tom
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That's *FANTASTIC* , Mohammed - I appreciate the great update!!!
Thanks for sharing, and keep it crispy!!!😆
Tom
Ok Wildman, I made a conscious effort to set up and hit the power fade this morning. It worked! My carry on the first hole was 236 and the second hole carried 271. Similar results on every hole. On holes that called for a draw, I set my feet up opposite from the fade, and again it worked!! BTW I will turn 73 in December⛳️. 🏌🏼👍
271 *_CARRY_* at age 72.6??? Ok - who's the *REAL* Wildman here???????😆
Nicely done!!!
Tom
SagutoGolf Thanks Tom for the lesson! I watched it just before leaving for an eight o'clock tee time and was able to transfer what you demonstrated to the course. The course was wet from a heavy dew, and no doubt would have rolled further if dry. As an aside, my second shot on the par 5 landed in the middle of the green. Maybe the best back to back shots I've ever made! Missed getting an eagle, but got a birdie. Keep up the good work Wildman🏌🏾
Absolutely love this Tom, I can't thank you enough for first of all for replying so quickly and secondly for always having an answer. As you know in my comments recently, I love the no variables golf swing as myriad swing thoughts has always stressed me beyond imagination and almost ruined my game. As I am learning the Saguto/Hogan/Varner body swing, my only downside is not quite getting the pure strike I crave and a few hooks. Weird, I would have taken left all day long a few years ago as my slice was out of control with driver, but as I got better, I need to keep ball in fairway. The power fade is a great tool to have in back! Only thing for it, practice, practice, practice. Thank you Tom, I know you are super busy, but always replying so quickly, I can't tell you how much appreciated it is.
My pleasure, Simon, and I appreciate the kind words!
Yes - dedicate appropriate practice time to setting up for and executing this power fade, and you should soon find that it becomes a reliable go-to shot for you on the course.
Thanks!
Tom
Tom, you are one of the best teachers of the game of golf, that I have come across! I have watched just about every video, and you have helped me to simplify my shot, and gain confidence that I’ve never really had with all parts of my game! After watching your driving lesson video, I applied what you covered, and have NEVER hit the ball so far AND STRAIGHT! Now I’m excited to try this power fade, and really put THE WRATH OF GOD, into my golf ball boom stick!!! Thank you for your content, it really has changed my personal game in a very positive way!
Hi Josh - I'm very glad to learn of your success through this instruction, but more importantly I am THRILLED to know how much you are now enjoying this great game!! THAT is what this channel and my online school are really all about!!
Thanks for sharing, and keep up the great work!!
Tom
Tom is at it again - more to come from the best online golf coach !
Thanks Jim - Glad you enjoyed it!!
Tom
The Power Fade.... I tried it, and it definitely works!! - perfect for when my natural draw doesn't fit the situation.
Yessir, Peter - It's a great shot to have in your arsenal! I think you'll find yourself dialing it up quite often!
Tom
Just had my lowest round EVER gross 73 off 18 handicap and I put this down to your TH-cam tuitions 🤛 thank you for giving me a golfing smile 😊 you are the man 🏌️♂️
That's amazing. Well done.
That is AWESOME, Graham!! I'm very glad to learn of your success through this instruction, but more importantly I am THRILLED to know how much you are now enjoying this great game!! THAT is what this channel and my online school are really all about!!
Thanks for sharing, congrats on your *FABULOUS* round, and keep up the great work!!
Cheers!
Tom
SagutoGolf
And now the hard work starts in keeping my handicap down ! Cut too 14.1 from 17.7 aiming to play off 13 by the end of October 🤛 #crispyaskfc
This was a game changer for me because my normal miss was a push, push-fade/slice. So I was always looking for my ball in the bushes on the right lol. So like you say this allows you to swing as hard as you want at it and it will more often than not be a fairway finder. Right now I'm working hard on trying to find the stack and tilt push draw, and I feel I'm right on the edge of getting it, but I do appreciate having this power fade as a tool in my toolbox when I need it. Thanks Tom.
Great! 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 this S&T-approved power-fade to the betterment of your game.
As for that push-draw you desire, ball flight laws - aka shot shaping - are a function of clubface as it relates to path and target line. 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, we grip the club with the face square to the target at the "zero point", which is even with the lead shoulder. We then set our hands in their stock position - even with the inside of the lead thigh, and simply place the clubface behind the ball without any manipulations. If the ball position is behind the hands - as it typically is - then this will result in the face naturally opening a slight amount without any twisting or turning of the hands, thereby setting us up for a powerful push-draw ball flight as long as we have a proper in-to-out downswing path.
One of the many great things about this system is that we can move it left or right and flight it high or low with the same swing and just some simple setup adjustments. As an example, here is a shot shaping demonstration featuring a fellow teaching pro when we were attending Stack and Tilt Instructor Camp together in Miami: th-cam.com/video/IcmKxfLz9EM/w-d-xo.html. Beyond this, I have advanced level content on shot shaping and controlling ball flight in the online school.
Speaking of the school, if you've not already joined have you considered enrolling 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.
Have fun out there learning how to work the ball!
Tom Saguto, PGA
You keep denting that maintenance shed, you'll see the wrath of Carl pretty soon! :)
Yeah....... Methinks this gopher is gonna be persona non grata at that facility if this gets out to the public. Oh....wait.....crap, this is public. Oops....😆
Manganese.
Great lesson and love the Danny Noonan haricut 🙂
LOL! Thanks Matthew - I'm glad you enjoyed it!!
Tom
This is so helpful. I’ve always hit a big draw, and I’m trying to get a little better at fading the ball. Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it, Spencer! This is a great way for a drawer of the ball to bomb some sweet power fades!!
Cheers!
Tom
Yo Wildman, love your power fade instruction. Generally hit the draw but at times push right. Based upon your instruction, started to utilize the proverbial “power fade.” I really felt the full power of the hand of Thor. It was outstanding. Hit every fairway. The key was swinging more on plane. By swinging on plane, it really allowed me to drop in and unleash the right arm of Thor. I utilized my same slight draw stance, aimed a little left of center fairway and moved ball just a little forward. Wow, never felt stronger and more powerful. First time that I really understood and felt what Hogan meant by claiming to want three right arms. It was awesome, great job.
*AWESOME!!* 💪💪 I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. And yes - once you've got the setup properly established you can really go after it with confidence that the ball is going to behave and stay on the short grass. And now you know why so many Tour players - who can obviously draw it on demand - use the power fade as their go-to shape off the tee.
Thanks so much for validating this lesson with your results and keep up the great work!!
Tom
Lee Trevino quote “you can talk to a fade but a hook won’t listen !” I never change my stance but I do aim slight left then I aim the face of the club at the target. I’ve taught it this way but students still persist in coming outside to in at first. After practicing a bit they start getting really good a it letting the open face do the work. 😉👍
I saw this on my feed this morning and got excited to watch it but realized it will have to wait till later haha
Good things come to those who wait.... Hopefully that was the case for you after finally being able to watch this lesson video!
@@SagutoGolf we shall see. Im stuck in the low 40s per 9 holes. Im struggling to find my driver identity, sometimes i hook/draw em, sometimes i slice/fade em, sometimes i go straight. If i had a go to driver shot i could hit consistent it would def help stay in the fairway haha.
absolutely awesome Tom ... been trying to hit the driver fade for more reliability and have been struggling ... this just clicked the minute you started talking ... PUSH fade it ... wow thanks !
This is truly a great way to bomb that beautiful power fade off the tee, David! I'm glad it resonated with you!!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf thx for responding ! quick question ... do you feel that the ball is slightly back in stance or still off your left ankle ? thx in advance
Can't wait to go to the range to try this out.
I will try this next week
Tried this technique with my driver and I’ve consistently hit it 300 with a small cut or dead straight. Very nice video!
Awesome!! 💪💪
Excellent job incorporating this lesson into your swing, and thanks for sharing your success with it!!
Tom
PS: By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
I committed to this shot July1 after my beach/golf vacation in June. Been a work in progress but I'm sticking with it as it dramatically increased consistency throughout the bag. I even won long drive in a scramble outing with a 316yd poke. My last round was a pretty smooth 77 from 6300yds. The shot works. My short irons and wedges are still touchy, and the slowest to come around, but keeping it up.
Nice job!! I'm glad to know that this lesson worked well for you!!
Keep up the great playing and have fun out there!
Tom
Thank you Tom. Your explanation and details of the push power fade are fun to watch; easy to understand; and most excellent. No more worrying if I shifted my weight on time to my lead foot as now i simply open my stance a bit and at the start of my downswing; simply push off with my trail foot. Cheers
Glad you enjoyed it, Thomas. What I really love about this shot is that once you've got it down you can really go after it as hard as you want!
Cheers!
Tom
Trying the power fade @ my home course today. See how it holds up
Tour player on 0:53 is Charlie Wi, his swing is stack and tilt :)
Yes, it is and he is! In fact, 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
This body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance Stack and Tilt swing system is designed to provide a lifetime of great ball striking, and since it is rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology it does not discriminate by age or ability - from kids to seniors and everything in between, and inclusive of the best players in the world. I give all credit where it is due - including Andy Plummer and Mike Bennett for analyzing and interpreting the science, and to those who preceded them with their empirical observations of the game's best ball strikers and all their subsequent chalkboard number-crunching. I just do my best to take what they have built and convey it in my own simplified teaching style, and as a result 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 through my online school's step-by-step lessons and drills, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews.
Here is a link to - my free mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in learning some key aspects of this swing system in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Tom
@@SagutoGolf Nice~~, I know you are stack and tilt instructor, bcos I watch your youtube since almost when you just started. :)
Loving your videos man.
Thanks Mike - I'm glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating well with you!!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf this is no joke, i shot a 92 last week. Watched one of your videos that made something click. Shot my lowest round ever 82!
@Mike Honcho 3 - WOW - that's AWESOME!! I guess "resonating" was an understatement??..... 💪💪😆
Congrats on your new personal best and keep up the great work!!
So awesome you teach it this way. When I could still play a little I'd aim my feet in the left rough, the face in the left corner of the fairway, and felt like I was trying to hit a real hard hook.
Thanks Frederick - I'm glad you enjoyed this power fade lesson video!!
Tom
Perfect for today. I had my best driver day in years. Hitting the power fade all day. Couple a little over cut but all really long. Didn't mean to though my alignment was a little off noticed it and said just sticking with it.
Fantastic, George!! Great job incorporating this lesson into your game so quickly!! It really is a great go-to shot to have in your arsenal, right?
Tom
One word- genius!
LOL!! Thanks John!!
this works great when you have a natural draw, works Perfectly on a 3 wood approach to land softer as well
Exactly, Kevin!! This is how a drawer of the ball can flip his or her shot shape without changing their swing or losing distance!
Tom
You’re lessons are the best. In 3 weeks time of practice using your on line school I shot a 77 over the weekend. 12 of 14 fairways and 11 greens. Best round in over 2 years. I’ve been playing to a 14 handicap for awhile and wasn’t improving . Can’t wait to get more comfortable with what I’ve implemented from your videos. Ball striking feels so much better. Thanks Keep up the good work
That's *AWESOME* , Philip!!!
With regard to getting more comfortable, have you checked out my online school yet? It's just $10 US/month or $99 US/year. It's a very well-structured learning platform designed to have you on the fast track towards owning this swing, and I'm regularly adding new content on all facets of the game. Here's the link if you'd like to learn more: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga
Thanks for sharing, and YOU keep up the great work!
Tom
SagutoGolf I did purchase on line school. Just 2 weeks of hitting into a net practicing the moves in the lessons translated well.
4:36 ... hilarious. what's that called? your power double cross?
LOL! Perhaps just a little bit... 😆
But here's the thing - If I'm aiming left center for my power fade and hit the dreaded straight ball or even a little baby draw, I'm still either left side of the fairway or just into the first cut.
Question about target line. Is your target line where you want the ball to finish? Or is it the line you want the ball to start on?
Troy - If you rewatch this video starting at around 3:50 you'll hear me say that it's my starting line for this particular shot. My stance line will then prefigure how much of a fade I wish to hit off of the starting direction.
TS
Worked great at the range for me today with one modification. At setup when aiming left I needed to “feel” like my shoulders were a little closed.
Nothing wrong with employing a "feel" that makes it work for you, Steve. In fact, I encourage it by telling students to understand what we are trying to accomplish in the instruction and then take personal ownership of it through their own unique feels and style!
Tom
Thanks for the tip! To clarify, the clubface and shoulders point to the starting line and the feet and hips point left of the starting line, correct?
For the power-fade, the feet, knees, hips, AND shoulders are all aligned left (for a right-handed player), with the clubface aimed along the desired starting line.
Tom I’ve always said golf is a game of opposites.I have been doing this wrong this whole time can’t wait to try this today at the range
The Don E - As I've often said, we are all about opposites here at SagutoGolf! 🙃 If folks just did the opposite of what they were previously taught - in other words, if they kept their weight forward, turned their lead shoulder down, and took the hands in - we would have a great foundation upon which to build a solid, repeating swing!
I hope this power fade lesson served you well in your range session!
Tom
Other guy on the range- “Oh my god you hit that shed!”
Saguto Gilmore- “It shouldn’t be standing there...”
LOL! My thoughts exactly. Do you think that defense will hold up in court??? 🙄😬
@@SagutoGolf I say dress up like DeChambeau again & keeping aiming for the building. Maybe they will be so pumped that he is using the range that they put up a screen/net. Then it's a win win for everyone...
In all Seriousness though.. Great job on the videos. I discovered your channel about a month ago and a lot has clicked for me within my game. I would love to see a video on your swing thoughts on other 1 plane swings. Players like Ricky Fowler and/or Matt Kucher (if you haven't already). Keep up the good work!!
@@matthewdavis983 Not sure if you saw my recent DeChambeau video after his victory back in July, but at the end of it I included some outtakes of me hitting balls with a pillow stuffed in my shirt! Here's the link: th-cam.com/video/UOIiCWpkLsQ/w-d-xo.html
I've also done videos featuring Rahm (who is pretty much one-plane) and Michael Thompson (who definitely is) after their recent wins.
Anyway, I'm glad you're experiencing success from the instruction on this channel! If you ever wish to get on the fast track for learning the entire swing method that I teach please consider enrolling in the SagutoGolf online school. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only instruction system. This will really simplify the process for you in a self-guided step-by-step fashion. Here's a link if you'd like more info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga
Thanks!
Tom
Tom great vid; when you play this shot, I am a habitual hooker so my path is already a tendency to come in too much from the inside sometimes as much 7-8 degrees! So this video will help! Where do you play the ball in your stance with this power fade setup? To ensure you’re still coming a bit from inside I take it?
I'm glad you enjoyed it!
For this power push-fade I move the ball back a little (relative to my standard driver setup) to ensure that I'm contacting it while the club is still approaching on it's in-to-out path. Play around with it a bit at the range to find the ideal ball position that works with your swing.
Cheers!
Tom
Great explanation. I'm gonna keep calling it the push fade
Push cut that's my miss. So should be easy for me😂😂😂. Great collab with topbloke nice guitar work 🔥
Thanks Brian!!
I had to comment on this video. I just found your channel a few days ago. Watched a few of them. Went out and played a round on Friday and played significantly better. Ive been playing for over 20 years never playing consistent golf. I watched a few videos and incorporated some of what you talk about with how to swing the club and it 100% helps. Thank you and keep up the good work.
Hi Zak - I'm glad to know that you have been benefiting from these video lessons on my channel!
Since you're new to my channel I thought I'd make you aware of my online school. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing, the short game, and much more. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm constantly adding new content. This will really put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion! There's even a members' forum where you can ask me specific swing-related questions and suggest new content ideas. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga.
Thanks for sharing your success, and keep up the great work!
Tom
Cool stuff Tom... if only I could hit a driver or three wood fire that matter... back to the 4 iron yet again...oh well, great instruction for those that can. Stay safe mate, I feel for you guy's. 👍
We're fine here, Anthony - thanks for your concern. Please don't believe everything you see or read in that regard.....
Do we have you enrolled in the SagutoGolf online school yet? For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing, the short game, and much more. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm constantly adding new content. This will really put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion! There's even a members' forum where you can ask me specific swing-related questions and suggest new content ideas. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga.
Cheers!!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf Thanks Tom, I don't know if you've travelled to the land down under but put it and "The land of the long white cloud NZ" on your bucket list. You may be surprised how well informed we are. Look up Jonathan Swans' interview with The Donald. Anyhow I paid for a subscription as suggested a couple of weeks ago and I'm battling along. I'll try a get a video together if that works for you. Love your work. 👍🏌️♂️
good stuff
Hello Mr. Saguto, I would usually start a lot of my shots on line of my target but had a problem turning them over and had a big problem with consistency with my long irons 4, 5, on long par 3's. A few months ago I decided to change my right hand grip to a more neutral position because I found out at set up my clubface was closed. My right hand would sit more towards the side with space between my thumb and pointer finger. I found out after some research that both V's from both hands need to line up and the thumb and pointer finger of right hand need to be pinched together. After doing this the clubface sits square but I've been hitting some really fat shots. I went out and played the other day and tried something different. I practice the one plane swing but because of the issues I was having I decided to go from my usual set up to a fade set up, to start hitting fades. Before grip change I was having trouble fading the ball, even now there's not as much fade but I noticed I was hitting the ball more solid and surprisingly just as far. wedges I could still use old swing. but everything else I hit fades and I hit some nice long irons into greens on par 3's. I'd like to go back to my draw or improve this swing because one problem was control with my driver off the tee. I didn't hit a lot of fairways but didn't miss them by much and sometimes I still have iron shots that slice instead of fade.
Hi, do you still hit the fade on the inside part of the ball or 7 o clock? I usually hit my fade at 5 o'clock or on outside part...
There are different techniques, Robbie. The method taught here is a push-fade in which the ball is struck while the path is still approaching from the inside. You're 5:00 method would be for a pull-fade, which can be deployed in this system as well.
Here is a shot shaping demonstration featuring a fellow teaching pro when we were attending the Stack & Tilt Instructor Camp together in Miami: th-cam.com/video/IcmKxfLz9EM/w-d-xo.html
And here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Tom
@SagutoGolf ...thanks...so hitting the outside of the ball on the fade can work but I will lose distance
Thanks Tom
I finally developed a very strong draw in order to correct a bad slice. Now I can't fade or slice the ball if my life depended on it!
The draw shot feels like the more natural swing....inside to out. I'd like to fade just to be a more complete golfer. But I just can't make it work.
I line up as directed but end up pushing the shot right.
Well, Gerard, yours is not a terrible "problem" - in fact I would say that it's something we have in common!! Anyway, you've got part of this power fade equation correct because it is a push-fade. Just keep tweaking your stance line and club face to get the ball starting and curving where you'd like. Remember - once you have the downswing working properly and approaching from the inside, ball flight rules - aka shot shaping - are a function of clubface as it relates to path and target line. Clubface relative to target line dictates the ball's starting line, and face relative to path determines direction and degree of curvature.
Cheers!
Tom
PS: If you haven't already done so you may wish to consider looking into the SagutoGolf online school. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only learning system for the full swing along with the finer points - including ball flight rules and trajectory control - PLUS the short game and more, and I'm regularly adding new content. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process for you. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga.
@@SagutoGolf Thanks! I'll keep at it.
When hitting this push fade, we’re still swinging outward relative to our setup. With that, how do we avoid the double cross?
Pretty good video brotha! Do you swing along your foot line or the target line?
Glad you enjoyed it!
Align the clubface at your intended stating line, adjust your stance (both feet, shoulders, hips) for the desired amount of curvature, and swing along the foot line. Ball position must be such that impact occurs when the path is still coming from the inside.
Cheers!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf thanks for the reply, that's awesome man!
Hi Tom, how do you manage the lies and bumps on the fairway? I do pretty well with your move on the practice but can't say that much on the fairways...
Hi Tony - If you're referring to uphill, downhill, and sidehill lies, I'll be adding specific content for this to my online school in the next month or so. Speaking of which, have you given any thought to enrolling in it? For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year it'll get you on the fast track to owning this swing through short, simple, step-by-step videos. Here's a link if you'd like more info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga.
Thanks,
Tom
Excellent video! Correct me if I am wrong Saguto but you really need to rotate hard through this shot to make ball fade while still swinging in to out? If you don't rotate the ball will go straight or draw. You and Milo Lines have this shot mastered and I am trying hard to learn this shot. Must be nice to keep hitting that building at 350 yards!
There's no need to turn hard through this shot, Kelly. Simply align the clubface at your intended stating line, adjust your stance (both feet, shoulders, hips) for the desired amount of curvature, and swing along the foot line. Ball position must be such that impact occurs when the path is still coming from the inside.
You may be interested in looking into the SagutoGolf online school. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only learning system for the full swing along with the finer points - including a recently added course on the S&T Shot Shaping Grid which is designed to: 1) help members read and interpret their ball flight, 2) understand how to make adjustments/corrections, and 3) learn how to carve shots in both directions. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga.
Cheers!
Tom
I think I push cut everything including putter.
Well, William - that's telling me your path is good. Except with the putter..... 😆
In order to strike the ball on the backside of the swing arc where do you position the ball in your stance? Thanks
Once you have the downswing working properly, Chris, ball flight rules - aka shot shaping - are a function of clubface as it relates to path and target line. Clubface relative to target line dictates the ball's starting line, and face relative to path determines direction and degree of curvature. So to strike the ball on the backside of the arc simply means that the ball is positioned sufficiently back where to face is still approaching it from the inside (i.e.: before the zero point after which it turns the corner back to the inside).
FYI, I just added a course on the Shot Shaping Grid to my online school. You may be interested in looking into it, as for just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only learning system for the full swing along with the finer points - including ball flight rules and trajectory control - PLUS the short game and more, and I'm regularly adding new content. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process for you. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga.
Best Regards,
Tom
@@SagutoGolf Thanks. I had the ball positioned on the forward part of the arc ( left heel) and the ball was fading too much and I pulled it sometimes. I understand the ball flight laws pertaining to club face and club path relationship. Thanks again
When you open your stance do you regrip the club, so its effectively as though youve opened the club face? Thank you :-)
Hi Edward,
An "open stance" conjures up the notion that the trail leg is set square to the target line and the front leg is set open to it. With the push-fade demonstrated here, our total alignment - feet, knees, hips, shoulders - is to the left (for a right handed player) and the face is set - *_and the club is then gripped_* - open to that alignment, the degree of which is dependent upon the amount of curvature desired. Then we simply swing along our body line and trust that our setup will produce the desired shot shape.
Tom
PS: By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
@SagutoGolf thanks so much Tom. Albeit a strong way to attack fades, do you find you lose a slight bit of distance as the club is set open to the alignment? Thanks buddy
Tom i hope you can answer this...i have a Callaway Rogue that i have been struggling with. I hit a lot of low left shots, then a few straight shots, but mostly all over the place. So, i went to the garage and found a TM 2009 Burner, and put it in the bag. This past weekend i used it Sat and yesterday. I hit very drive well. Nice high straight and far. Several were crushed. After Saturday i pulled my Epic 5 wood and replaced it with TM Burner and hit 3 nice shots yesterday. Is all this technology a lot of crap. It sure seems that way.
Rich - Any technology can be "crap" if it's not properly suited to you and your swing. If you can bomb your Burner, then there's no reason you can't hit the Rogue every bit as well and probably better if it's professionally fitted in terms of shaft, loft, and movable weight configuration. That would be my suggestion to help you fall in love with your new technology!
Tom
Tom - was on the simulator today trying this, and I could only do what you did on that second shot (except there was no shed to hit 🤣). Any tips on getting it to turn over to the right? For this to work, do you want the face to be open to the in to out path? Thanks.
Well, Jack - I suppose there are worse problems than fighting a chronic push-draw.....😂😂
Just like I say in the video, shift your entire stance line to the left (for a right handed player). Don't just open your front foot; instead adjust your entire body line - feet, hips, shoulders - to the left. Keep the clubface aimed on the desired starting line, which should now be oriented to the right of your open stance line. From there you can just to make your normal swing along your stance line. You should catch the ball on the in-to-out side of the arc just as you would for a push draw, but based on the adjustments you've made the ball should start straight on the clubface line and fade towards the desired final target. Properly executed the degree of stance openness will determine the amount of curvature.
If you are still having difficulties then try making minor adjustments to ball position and stance line until the ball starts behaving as desired.
You may be interested in looking into the SagutoGolf online school. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only learning system for the full swing along with the finer points - including ball flight rules and trajectory control - PLUS the short game and more, and I'm regularly adding new content. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process for you. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga.
Cheers!
Tom
Great theory!
More than "theory", it actually works!!
Will rotating around the spine tilt cause a double cross? To hit a fade with driver would we not want as much spine tilt?
Nope. Trust the swing. Trust the ball flight rules. It's all physics and geometry!
By the way, have you enrolled in the SagutoGolf online school yet? For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only learning system for the full swing and much much more, and I've just added a new course on the Stack & Tilt Shot Shaping Grid. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process for you. Plus, you'll still get the exclusive TH-cam channel Crispier Than KFC members-only content at no additional charge. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga.
Cheers!
Tom
Tom, is there any difference between your swing and s&t? If so, what's the biggest adjustment you made?
I do teach a swing that is based on the S&T model. Here's a video I did on my swing journey: th-cam.com/video/0C8lzm2ExzI/w-d-xo.html
TS
Cool!
I have been following your channel for about 3 months. I have dropped from a 20 index to a 12.2 . Hitting the ball great but having trouble on the course with pulling the ball. Hitting it very hard but straight left. Getting frustrated with it.
Not sure how to fix it.
Love your teaching and fully committed to this new swing.
Hi Steve,
That's some really nice improvement - great job! I'm glad to know that you have been benefiting from these video lessons on my channel!
With regard to your tendency to pull, oftentimes this can occur when the lateral sliding of our hips towards the target - which must occur from the start of the downswing through impact - quits to early. This failure enables the rotational component to take over, rerouting the club across the line and sending the ball to pull city. Have a look at this video for a bit more on the topic: th-cam.com/video/x1IudE_9e5g/w-d-xo.html
Out of curiosity, have you enrolled in my online school yet? For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year it'll get you on the fast track to owning this swing through short, simple, step-by-step videos. Additionally, there is an abundance of content aimed at resolving a variety of swing flaws and ball flight issues, and I also personally answer specific swing-related questions from members. Here's a link if you'd like more info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga.
Thanks!
Tom
Probably a dumb question but can I use this power fade with all the clubs.
Sure, Stephen - it will work through your bag, although the higher the loft the less curvature you will tend to experience.
You may be interested in looking into the SagutoGolf online school. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only learning system for the full swing along with the finer points - including a recently added course on the S&T Shot Shaping Grid which is designed to: 1) help members read and interpret their ball flight, 2) understand how to make adjustments/corrections, and 3) learn how to carve shots in both directions. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga.
Cheers!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf Thanks Tom. I will definitely check it out. I’ve just started watching and subscribed to your TH-cam channel. I’ve always been a little leary of online golf instruction but you seem to have a genuine desire to help golfers improve their games. I’m getting back into it after not playing for a few years. I was never very good to begin with. Scores were usually in the 90s-100. 😬
THIS IS WHAT IM TALKIN BOUT.
THE WRATH OF MASHED POTATOES!!! 😆
I would suggest that although the theory in principle is correct ( open stance ) there is quite a bit more involved in hitting a consistent power fade.
There are multiple ways of hitting the fade in Stack & Tilt without changing the swing basics. This is the push-fade version.
All of my detailed shot shaping instruction can be found in the online school.
TS
I have mastered the double-cross...
No worries. I'm certainly able to do that as well, typically at the least opportune times! (Such as when there's a maintenance building that I'm really trying to not hit!...😆)
Hi Tom, loving your videos but can you add a PayPal way of paying for your online course if possible 👍
Hi Darren - PayPal is available for the annual membership ($99 US/year). Unfortunately as a rule they do not support monthly subscription plans.
Thanks,
Tom
I cant wait to tell my friends I’m doing power fades
It's a beautiful shot for your arsenal. Just ask Wyndham Clark!!
Hi Tom how’s it going? I know you stress to cover the lead thumb in the grip but ever since I started doing it my swing has felt awful and I haven’t pured a iron in so long, could it be that I’m not putting to much pressure against the club with that thumb?
Hi Presley - Are you referring to my grip lesson video here?: th-cam.com/video/g-Oue2IWbd4/w-d-xo.html
I recommend that the thumbs of both hands not rest directly on top of the handle, nor should they apply any force into it as this will result in tension, affect the action of the hands and wrists in the swing, and lead to a host of other problems. The heel pad of the lead hand is what sits on top of the club's grip. The only thumb-related pressure point I advocate is the pad of the trail hand pushing *_slightly_* downward - and I do mean *_slightly_* - where it folds on top of the lead thumb. Beyond that, as I demonstrate and reinforce in the video - the grip is primarily held in the last three fingers of the lead hand and the middle and ring fingers of the trail hand.
I hope this helps!
Tom
SagutoGolf yes what you just told me helps me out a lot actually thank you? That’s exactly what I feel is that I can’t get proper Wrist set or hand set at the top of my swing my left thumb has a lot of pressure on the grip, my lead thumb is usually rather sore after a round, thanks again Tom
Does strong or weak grip matter please resond
It absolutely matters, Jonathan, although deterring golfers from their desired grip is not the point. For example, a strong grip - when deployed as an anti-slice band-aid - is precisely that: a patch for a deficiency or flaw somewhere upstream in the swing motion that the teacher or golfer can't or won't fix. If, on the other hand - so to speak 😎 - it is simply a matter of personal preference, then we should endeavor to remain keenly aware of our ball flight as it is quite adept at telling us if our grip is starting to leak too much to the strong side.
To be clear, one can certainly play good golf with a strong grip, and there have been plenty of examples of that. However, anything to either side of neutral disrupts the natural geometry of the swing that was preestablished at address and thus necessitates some measure of compensatory actions in order to achieve consistently crispy impact and a desirable shot shape.
While there is certainly 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 lessons and drills, 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
On the power fade, does you club face at address face left of intended final target?
Yes. Just like Nicklaus aim a little left then point the face at the target.
Yes Angus! The face is aligned with where we want the ball to start. (Important: Clubface at impact determines the starting direction.) The extent to which we vary our stance line to the left (for a right handed golfer) will determine the amount of desired curvature.
Thanks!
Tom
@@jackgriggs805 Please see my reply to Angus in this thread. In this swing the clubface points to the starting line, not to the final target.
Thanks!
Tom
Crispy!
Deja vu....Now I want to do this on purpose?!?
LMAO!
Luv me some Saguto!
Yes Oddddddddball, Yes!!! Except now you're not falling on it from out to in and hitting little popup banana balls - instead you're just bombing the snot out of it with Wrath!!
I haven’t seen Tom Saguto’s channel in a while and now I can’t find it anywhere. Why was his Skynyrd channel deleted?
Hi Bailey - It was a very difficult business decision. I just couldn't maintain both anymore, and ultimately it came down to career vs. hobby. Having said that, my guitar membership program is still active. Here’s the link if interested: saguto.golf/p/tom-s-rockin-guitar-membership
Also, please check out the video I am releasing today on this channel - I think you may enjoy it!
Thanks!
Tom
Speaking of The Golden Bear, can you do a video on his advice of addressing the ball with a slightly open club face. What's your opinion on this, Tom? Have a great weekend!
Hi GENZ - When playing the stock push-draw shot for the swing that I teach, I do advocate a clubface that is slightly open to the target line and closed to the in-to-out downswing path. Ball flight shaping is a function of clubface as it relates to path and target line. Clubface relative to target line dictates the ball's starting line, and face relative to path determines direction and degree of curvature. While these flight rules were certainly on display in this video, I get into them in far more detail in my online school: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga
Thanks!
Tom
What grip would you use for this shot?
See my other comment - any grip will do - a weak grip will be easiest
A number of teachers advocate the club face to be closed to the target line but open to the club path or the second stick. What say you?
According to ball flight laws the shot shape produced by the condition you are suggesting would be a pull-fade or pull-slice. The shot shape I'm teaching in this lesson is a powerful push-fade in which we are making contact while the club is still approaching the ball on an inside path.
You may be interested in looking into the SagutoGolf online school. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only learning system for the full swing along with the finer points - including ball flight rules and trajectory control - PLUS the short game and more, and I'm regularly adding new content. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process for you. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga.
Cheers!
Tom
At some point you're going to have to pitch in for a new roof for that building 🤣
LOL! Yeah, Jamie - I'm kinda hoping they'll give me a pass for all the golfers I've been sending to Litchfield CC over the past few years... 😬😎
TS
I didn't see a face on view, so what ball position do you recommend to execute this shot?
Hi Rick - To hit a powerful push-fade the ball position needs to be on the side of the swing circle where the club is still approaching from the inside. Play around with it having that thought in your mind in order to find your optimal spot to execute this shot.
Cheers!
Tom
Same procedure for irons?
Yes, Gary - This can be applied to all clubs.
TS
4:45 Wish I could hit the shed 👍
But tom if it starts at the target and curves right how does it stay im the fairway?
Hi Isaac - The alignment of the clubface is actually where we want the ball to start. The extent to which we vary our stance line will determine the amount of desired curvature. So if we set the face towards the left half of the fairway and angle our stance line slightly open to it we should expect a drive that finds the center or right half of the short grass. And if we happen to make a "mistake" and hit a straight ball, well then we're still in the fairway!
Thanks for allowing me the opportunity to clarify!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf makes a lot of sense, will give this a go! Thank you!
LOL! At 6:04 Tom says "I want to hit a MINI one..." and proceeds to HAMMER the ball over the netting into the maintenance shed!
Tom, don't you realize that when you say "Mini" or "Soft" (shot) guess what happens next? You are more relaxed and proceed to hit the CRUD out of it - "With the Wrath of God!" - without realizing it!
If more of us golfers could relax like that at point of impact? We'd ALL be playing from the Black tees!!!
Oops.... 😆
There is a lot of learning to be taken from your statement, James! Although I do advocate hitting it hard, the only way that happens is if we are sufficiently devoid of tension so as to be able to summon up the WRATH at the proper moment!!
Cheers!
Tom
Please tell me why I hit my 3 wood longer then my driver??
TIA
Hi Scott - I am unable to tell you definitively without seeing you swing with both clubs. Sometimes the loft of the 3W is better suited to a player's swing speed, sometimes the stock shaft in an unfitted driver is the culprit, sometimes we make more direct contact with the 3W and hit the driver with a glancing blow. There are numerous of possibilities; those are just a few of the more common scenarios.
With regard to your tendency, have you considered enrolling in my online school yet? For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year it'll get you on the fast track to owning this swing through short, simple, step-by-step videos. Additionally, there is an abundance of content aimed at resolving a variety of swing flaws and ball flight issues, and I also personally answer specific swing-related questions from members. Here's a link if you'd like more info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga.
Cheers!
Tom
get properly fitted, I've always hit 3 wood further than driver until very recently fitted.
Moral of the story Tom is, u really, absolutely, certainly like to hit that building! Lol!
Yes. I can no longer deny it......... 😆😆
I can power fade without trying, followed by a duck hook. Any advice. Don't say take up fishing.
My best advice??? Well....Have you thought about enrolling in my online school? For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year it'll get you on the fast track to owning this swing through short, simple, step-by-step videos. Additionally, there is an abundance of content aimed at resolving a variety of swing flaws and ball flight issues, and I also personally answer specific swing-related questions from members. Here's a link if you'd like more info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga.
I hope to see you there!
Tom
You can tell whoever’s in that building is pissed 🤣, you need to pretend on the course that maintenance shed is slap bang in the middle of every fairway and you’ll be on tour in no time 😂
LOL! That's a "can't miss" for me and will certainly guarantee success, Roy!! 😆😆
So how far do you have to hit it to bang it off that building?
From the back edge of the range where I was for this video it's at or very close to 300.
You do realize that 90 percent of the people watching your videos are not bombing it 280 to 300 plus right, (some think they are, they aren't) so a slight fade at 210 to 220 may find the fairway, but its not a bomb, unless you like a smoke bomb like that, that you can buy at your friendly SC roadside store, lol ;)
what happened to tomsrockinguitar?
It was a very difficult business decision. I just couldn't maintain both anymore, and ultimately it came down to career vs. hobby. Having said that, my guitar membership program is still active. Here’s the link if interested: saguto.golf/p/tom-s-rockin-guitar-membership
Also, please check out the video I am releasing today on this channel - I think you may enjoy it!
Thanks!
Tom
Hey tom where has your guitar channel gone????
I was looking for it too!
@@joes1804 Please see my reply to Sandpipper in this thread. Thanks! Tom
It was a very difficult business decision. I just couldn't maintain both anymore, and ultimately it came down to career vs. hobby. Having said that, my guitar membership program is still active. Here’s the link if interested: saguto.golf/p/tom-s-rockin-guitar-membership
Also, please check out the video I am releasing today on this channel - I think you may enjoy it!
Thanks!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf thanks tom really appreciate your answer! Yes, I was just going to ask you if the web subscription was still active, since the channel disappeared. I'll probably try it out, you were my favourite guitar youtuber! Having said that, i'm not much into golf but i'll recommend this channel ro my friends. I wish you luck in your career!!!
We are going to need a video on how to apologize to victims of the power fade!
Ultimately the victims will be your playing partners and their wallets, until such time that you decide to let them in on our little secret here.... 😆
My friends always judge my swing and tell me to stop bringing the club around my body so much because it makes me hit to the right pretty often, are they right?
Very common for RHP to aim to far right. I do it!
Tim Neal I usually only hit it 5 yards right of my target using these tips and I have no clue why!
@@reverseflash1712 Aim left a bit
Yes, they are. During the take away make a wider arc. It will keep the driver coming in from too much inside, and you won't be able to wrap it around your body, and the clubface should face the target. Those two things should help reduce the left to right sidespin.
Hmm.... What manner of golf sages are your friends to be judging YOUR swing? I assume they've got their own games all figured out and have nothing but time on their hands to "help" you??😆
If you're hitting it just 5 yards right of your intended target and the ball flight and contact are good, then try this: Address the ball as if you were going to hit a shot at a specific target. Then have a friend place alignment sticks down on the target line and your foot line. Step away from the ball and have a look at the sticks from behind. Does the target stick point at the target? Is your foot line stick parallel to the target stick? Oftentimes our setup is wholly responsible for misdirected shots and yet we try to make adjustments to a swing that was functioning correctly!
Tom
So, moral of the story: trying to hit a POWER fade gives you more room for error, and gives you higher chance of hitting the fairway.
Well, consider that many big bombers on Tour who can draw the ball at will prefer a power fade off the tee. It's a great shot to have in your arsenal, whether as your go-to or to summon up on-demand!
TS
Isn’t draw more favourable for us amateur players,as the ball goes further and you can brag to your golf buddies 😀🤣,but in seriousness the fade is the shot for driver and irons although currently my ball flew dead straight
Straight shots are not necessarily a bad thing.......😆
presumably the opposite is true for a draw?
Surprisingly not, Toby. The stock shot for this swing is a push-draw. This occurs with the stance line parallel to the target line, a club face that is slightly open to the target line while closed to the downswing path, and a contact point occurring on the rear side of the arc (meaning that impact is happening while the club is still traveling on its in-to-out route). There is no need to close the stance or the clubface in order to hit a draw with this swing. Trying to do so will likely cause undesirable results.
I hope this makes sense!
Thanks,
Tom
Is power cutting easier if you wear a possum on your head?
Back when Tom was in a hair band !😮
And now I'm in a band with a bunch of hairless old farts who really know how to rock!...😎
A great tip but far too advanced for where I am in my game...still struggling to compress the ball.
chazjanis - Have you considered enrolling in the SagutoGolf online school? For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing, the short game, and much more. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm constantly adding new content. This will really put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion! There's even a members' forum where you can ask me specific swing-related questions and suggest new content ideas. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga.
I hope to see you there!!
Tom
Work your course, are the videos you have castable to the TV?
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SagutoGolf
Will check it out, as you are my last resort before giving up the game I so enjoy.
@@chazjanis Just seeing your comment now. DON'T GIVE UP!!! We can get you to ball striking bliss!!!
Jack would hit the ball straight
Tom missed his first calling as a character actor in 80s films
I'm still working on that. Bill and Ted called to say the the time machine phone booth is almost completely repaired....😎
I started hitting this shot for years now...it was the only way i could keep up with the big dudes at the course...but this shot will spread into your irons and become somewhat unreliable. DJ hits this shot all the time woods and irons.
The thing about this swing is that the stock shot is a push-draw. So you can pound power fades off the tee all day long with these minor setup changes and then go back to the standard alignment and seamlessly carve in your irons from the other direction!
Tom
hey bud
Guy in the building.....”Tom’s here”
Ugh.... You're probably right, Tim. Next time that range picker is heading my direction and accelerating I'm outta there..........😬😬😆