I've watched all the instruction videos on the internet and nothing changed my swing better than Tom's videos. I'm truly playing the best golf of my life. Thankyou Tom for your wonderful system
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style for this fantastic swing system are resonating with you and providing clarity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. Thanks so much for sharing your dramatic improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
I have a prosthesis in my left eye which impacts my depth perception. I joined your web site, watch your instructional videos and I now i play like I have 2 eyes. Your system is affective, transformational and extremely humerous in a sport that can use some levity!
Gotta tell ya, the tips I've gotten from Saguto have helped my game more than any other. Weight forward, dominant eye, shoulders through etc... 80's here I come. That's the new goal. Crispy chicken and biscuits and gravy please. UPDATE : It's now September 23, shot an 87 at Tarpon Springs GC yesterday. Woo hoo !!!
Awesome!! I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!! Thanks so much for sharing your improvement, keep up the great work, and we'll see you soon in the 80's!! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Be watching this man’s coaching for awhile now he is by far the best golf coach anywhere, he makes the coaching videos simple to understand keep up the good work mate and I wish you all the success with your channel you deserve it 😊😊😊
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Stuart, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. Thanks so much for your message and support!! Cheers! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Oh my God - this is EXACTLY what I look like when I'm swinging the club. I've been trying to fix this forever and no matter what drills I do - and I perform the drills perfectly, by the way - when I go back out there to swing for real, that "flick" thing comes back just naturally. This "shoulders" tip is wonderful and another affirmation as to why your channel is the best golf instruction channel out there - bar none. And what makes you really special is that you make me laugh out loud with every video I watch. Thanks so much!
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Hermann, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice! I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. With regard to that "flick thing", those "ghosts of swings past" are stubborn and they don't give up without a fight. One suggestion is to spend some time working on your swing rhythm. There are two things at play here: 1) Discovering and dialing in our ideal swing tempo, and 2) Feeling that transition - or the change in direction - so we don't rush our downswing from the top and thereby lose our sequencing to the "hit" instinct (a very common affliction within the amateur golfing realm, and perhaps related to your "flick"). Our perfect tempo/rhythm - which is unique to each of us individually - thereby enables us to gather and unload the various components in proper order for seemingly effortless, powerful ball striking bliss. Thanks for your message, keep up the great work, and keep it fun out there! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will also like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
@MikeSoutham - I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction! As for the guitar, I think I'm probably better with the real thing..... 😎 www.youtube.com/@TomsRockinGuitar TS
LOL! Thanks for that, and well played!! Tom PS: By the way, have you checked out my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” lately? That's where you can learn some key aspects of this swing system in a more structured manner, and I've recently updated it with some more of my favorite drills. Here's the link: go.saguto.golf/
I've been playing golf not very regularly for 36 years and never broken 100. My ball striking has been more of a slap. I have been looking for some simple instructions to follow and came across your video on ball striking. I've just got back from the range and what a difference. Following three or four of your simple instructions I gained 30 yds and hit the ball crisply. It has given me hope for beating 100 again. Your instructions are genius and has renewed my appetite for golf again. Thank you.
That's awesome, Kevin!! 💪💪 I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! Thanks so much for sharing your ball striking improvement, keep up the great work, and let's crash through that 100 barrier!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Was literally just at the range 10 minutes ago. Was slicing driver about 20 yards off line.(Which was my normal miss from a few years ago.) Started thinking about getting my right shoulder under my chin at follow through. Striped 10 drives in a row right down the middle. I was keeping my shoulders moving through the whole swing.
Awesome!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into practice so quickly!! Thanks so much for sharing your ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will really like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Hey Tom, your simple approach to the swing has helped me more than anything I’ve tried in the last 30 years! Your instruction is spot on! Staying connected and making sure the handle leads the club head through impact have been huge for me ! Thanks so much!!!!
That's fantastic, Dan! I am very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, since my lesson content is performing well for you, I am confident you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Hey tom , I watch all your videos . They are great . I’m 65 years old and lost distance . After practicing your style of swing this summer I’ve gone from not breaking 100 to shooting a 43 for 9 today . That’s a big deal for me ! Many thanks . Keep the great content coming
That is *FANTASTIC!!* 💪💪 I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!! Thanks so much for sharing your dramatic improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
I felt the same feeling with great results yesterday during my round. More fairways hit 9 out of 14. Still only 6 out of 18 greens but missed constantly to the right. My score 92 with two triples and 6 more putts than my average. I’m 71 still playing from the middle tee box. And am 5 months post op from a total right knee replacement. Doing the drills and due diligence with Toms golf training. Grant, Phoenix AZ
That's some fabulous playing, Grant!! 💪💪 I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!! Thanks so much for your support in sharing your progress and keep up the great work!! Tom
I don’t usually comment on TH-cam videos but Tom is so entertaining and really is a fantastic teacher of the swing. He makes the swing so simple and fun. Don’t ever stop Tom. Thank you!!
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! Thanks for your support!! Tom PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will really enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Watched this video this morning before my round. Gotta say I hit some of the best drives of my life. Usually shoot around 90 and today shot an even 80. Over the green on the second shot on two of the par 5s. Only one bird but 10 pars. Color me happy! Thanks Tom.
That's outstanding, Rick!! 💪💪 I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!! Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Started playing for the first time last May and I've played every other sport left handed. For some reason I could not correct my bad baseball slice left handed so I decided to swing right handed. I started watching you and progressed quickly then...I watched other instructors and then digressed quickly. About a month ago, I decided that you are the only TH-cam instructor that I'm allowing in my brain! Shot 92 with 7 double bogeys. Thank you for simplifying things and making golf fun :). One thing that I would enjoy watching (even though it is not where you've decided to reside on TH-cam) is a round or 9 holes where we can watch every part of your game. Personally, I feel like I would gain so much more by watching you drive, approach, and chip. The best clubs in my bag are 7 through wedges. I've literally put my driver in a long timeout, however, I've been watching your old driving videos with the slight hip forward approach and need to practice that. Anyways, long post but Thank you for all you do! And would consider playing a couple holes?
You only started playing a few months ago and you already are shooting in the low-90's??? That's outstanding!!! 💪💪 I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!! Here is a 9-Hole Course Vlog I did a couple of years ago: th-cam.com/video/YLVhf0VdWSw/w-d-xo.html With regard to watching different videos from different sources, your personal experience is case in point that we must be careful about navigating the muddied, overly-complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. That is not a dig against any other teachers out there. It's simply best to commit to a system - whether it be this body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance method or another - put your blinders on, and stick to it. And if the system I teach appeals to you or at the very least stokes your curiosity, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some key aspects of it in a more structured manner before fully committing to it: go.saguto.golf/ Thanks so much for sharing your dramatic improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom
Yeah that 92 was also with 7 double bogeys so I know I'll break 90 soon. There are no slights towards any other instructors for sure. The awesome thing about your instruction is just the fact that simplicity gives confidence and confidence knocks off strokes. I think I've taken a look at that video before but I'll watch it again. Would you consider an updated one with your swing now?@@SagutoGolf
Hey Tom, This is Gabe, not sure if you remember me but I’ve commented a few times before. I just wanted to thank you so much for your instruction. Today I played in our high schools district tournament and helped our team qualify for the state championship. We thought that we had been beaten by another team by ONE STROKE. Turns out they can’t count and we actually were tied. So I shot a 97 through 18 holes which placed me in second place on my team. The top two from both teams go to the playoff hole. I hit my drive down the middle, pured my iron shot to the left of the green by putting weight on my lead foot, tucked in my elbow and chipped up to the green, and made the 15 FOOT PUTT FOR PAR I can’t thank you enough for helping my golf game and I can’t wait to get better from your videos! Wish me luck at state! Gabe
WOW! That is *OUTSTANDING,* Gabe!!! 💪💪 Congratulations on sealing the deal for your team, keep up the fantastic work, and good luck at States!! Thanks for sharing your success! Tom
LOL!! Glad you enjoyed it, and no worries - I definitely won't be quitting my day job...... 😎 Tom PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will really enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Tom as always great instruction and simple. The shoulder turn is huge and doesn't take a lot of thought once we get the repetition down. Thank you for keeping it real and funny at the same time.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, James, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! Yes - Jack Nicklaus said that when he was in a pressure situation his sole thought was to make a full shoulder turn. It is indeed hugely important!! Thanks for your message and keep up the great work! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will really like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
I don’t recommend watching golfing videos on TH-cam, because it’ll just make your mind too busy and make you a worse golfer. HOWEVER, if you just listened to this guy and didn’t watch other channels. You will 100% improve. Stop searching for that miracle out there. This guy is the best you’re going to find. Stick with it and commit. It’s inevitable you’ll improve. I have only played golf for 3 years and I already fluctuate from an 8-12 handicap. No lessons. Just watched some of this dude and it set me on my path. I hope to be scratch sometime in the not too distant future. Good luck studs!
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. This powerful, low-maintenance, body-friendly swing system is designed to provide a lifetime of blissful ball striking up to and including at the game's most elite levels. Thanks so much for your support in sharing your success with it, keep up the great work, and we'll see you soon flirting with scratch!! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, have you checked out my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” lately? That's where you can learn some key aspects of this swing system in a more structured manner, and I've recently updated it with some more of my favorite drills. Here's the link: go.saguto.golf/
Bingo every time; that is, spot on mechanics to golfing psychotics. Searching for the pure golf shot, smoking that nail on its head! You had me chuckling with your rendition of what's in golfer's minds. Thank you!
LOL! I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Ryan, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and "lesson and a show" teaching style are resonating with you! Tom PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will really enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Turn your shoulders in a circle, the game changing simple tip which allowed me to consistently strike the ball straight - from 25 to 13 handicap in a year! Couple with weight forward and Y/K shape set up. Love you Tom❤
That's *OUTSTANDING!!* I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!! Thanks so much for sharing your phenomenal improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
A little over a year ago I watched one of Tom's videos on focusing on driving the shoulders, not arms or hips at the start of the down swing and it changed my golf game forever. I literally went from 125yds to 145-50 on my PW. Great contact, no more fat shots. Went from a 14 to a 6 handicap in a year! It's my only swing thought now, start the downswing with the lead shoulder and GET the trail shoulder through. That's it! Nothing more! The arms are only a long for the ride just like a trebuchet. The hips will drive and lead without having to think about it. The only thing I have to make sure to retain tilt, not just turn shoulders horizontal. Thanks Tom for changing my golf life!!
Wow - that's outstanding, Jason!! 💪💪 I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! Thanks so much for sharing your dramatic improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: If you've not already joined, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. And here's a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
I shot my first 83 last week and personal ATL for 18. Been practicing stack tilt from Tom all season and it's paying off. Putting is the only reason Im not in the high mid 70's. Seriously glad I found this guy to fix my frustrating/embarrassing chunked and topped Iron shots that ruined my back and plagued my golf rounds.
That's OUTSTANDING - congrats on your new personal best!! 💪💪 I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!! Thanks so much for sharing your dramatic and body-friendly improvement through this fantastic S&T swing system, and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
You are the best! Every instructional video you have posted has changed my game forever. My swing is so much easier, and the ball is going so much further. Now my problem is that my PW is going 20 yards beyond where it was 2 weeks ago. So now I have to change all of my clubs to distance calibrations! Thank you!
So sorry to learn of your "problem" LOL!! 😆😆 Seriously, I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! Thanks so much for sharing your ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: If you've not already done so, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
OMG I hit balls in my garage into a net following your instructions about left arm straight,hands down and a little forward of the ball, keep my right elbow close to my rib cage and start my swing with the left shoulder. Played yesterday on the first tee I out drove my friends by 30 yards usually about 230 and I measured it with my GPS 285 yd I love your videos you keep it simple with humor
That is OUSTANDING! 💪💪 I bet your buddies were dumbfounded!! I'm very glad to know that my instruction and "lesson and a show" teaching style are resonating with you; excellent job incorporating those swing keys into your motion. Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thanks Richie - I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I am very glad to know that you are benefiting from my instruction content and enjoying my teaching style!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will really like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
I think I mentioned this on one of your last few videos (RE: shoulder turn). I see a lot of golfers confuse that rotation with arm "lift". In reality, and I watched every shot you just hit, there is very little arm "lift" in your swing but great shoulder turn. Once this movement is consistent then you see a drop in the "over the top" and casting issues. This is good stuff here. Also, your divots are fire !!
I'm sure I did, Ritchie, as I do my best to convey multiple “feels” or thoughts throughout the swing wherever possible. We're all different physiologically and psychologically, and something that resonates effectively with one golfer may not necessarily work for another. However, no matter the variety of suggested feels/thoughts offered for a particular element of the swing, they are all directed at getting different golfers to achieve the desired positions, motions, and ball striking results. You are spot on in that there is no independent lifting action in this swing system. If we pre-establish the connections properly in the setup and have a foundational base that facilitates a full centered turn without restriction, we can then allow the big muscles to drive the swing, and the combined tilting/turning/extending motions will elevate the club to the perfect "slotted" position at the top without the need for any contrived manipulations. The power accumulators - including the proper wrist action - will then naturally load and fire with no contrived manipulations or precise timing necessary, thereby returning the face to the position pre-established at address. It's called "giving up control to gain control", and it's the formula for consistently blissful ball striking and seemingly effortless power. Thanks for your message and support. I'm glad you enjoyed the crispy roasted divots!! 😎 Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will really like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
My pleasure! I am very glad to know that you are benefiting from my instruction content and enjoying my teaching style. Keep up the great work! Tom PS: By the way, since my lesson content is performing well for you, I am confident you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom- u have helped me with more weight forward and simpler swing. I watched this video and thought “ why haven’t I heard that before so I should try it”. I had my 2 BEST ball striking rounds of the season after this! Not all strikes were perfect but the i shirts were MUCH better. When I did NOT continue the R shoulder to target - BAD SWING and result but I felt and knew what I did wrong! Thx for a simple yet great swing thought which really helps! Brian!
That's awesome, Brian!! I'm very glad to know that this shoulder lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!! Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: Would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
That's Awesome!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing. Thanks so much for sharing your improvement, keep up the great work, and keep it KFCrispy out there!! Tom PS: LOL! Glad you enjoyed the Paddy the Pilgrim Perfect Pitch from my channel's archives! 😆
@SagutoGolf I amba paid member and love your stuff. I have been golfing a long time and my biggest problem is fairway woods. I try to over swing and : 1. My shoulders stop because I get quick. 2. I top the ball with left rollers. Would love to know what you could add to this? Jeff
I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom, I’ve watched so many of your golf instructional videos and your advice is the only stuff that has saved me from golf insanity. Is there any chance you will do any more guitar instructional lessons. Would love using you as a teacher and guitar mentor. - Thanks for all you do
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I am very glad to know that my instruction helped you to pull yourself off of the ledge! Here is a link to my YT guitar channel: www.youtube.com/@TomsRockinGuitar And here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ Thanks again, and keep up the great work! Tom
Thanks - I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! Tom PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will also enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Awesome, Frieda!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!! Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it! Here is a 9-Hole Course Vlog from a couple of years ago: th-cam.com/video/YLVhf0VdWSw/w-d-xo.html And here is a video in which I was demonstrating the lesson topic of Extension while also having a little bit of added fun on the course: th-cam.com/video/W6qVE7OPkf8/w-d-xo.html Tom
This could be the missing link for me… my golf has improved since watching one of your videos on getting the lead shoulder pointing to the ball… just need to remember to do this… AND… a free journey concert 😂😂 what more could you ask for! Love the videos Tom, thanks!
LOL!! I appreciate knowing that you enjoyed this "lesson and a show" episode, Chris!! 😎 I'm very glad to learn that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!! Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Well played, Gary, and I'm very glad to know that you're feeling that way too..... 😎 Tom PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will also enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, John, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. Thanks so much for your message and support!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom, love your videos! Your advice has helped me to rekindle my dormant 60 year love affair with golf. After a long break, I'm having fun with it again.
That's fantastic, Frank!! 💪💪 I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!! Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and renewed enthusiasm for this greatest of games, and keep up the terrific work!! Tom PS: By the way, you may be interested to know that a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion. Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built. Have you looked into the comprehensive, sequential learning platform of the online school yet? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. You don't need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing, experience great ball striking, and reclaim - or even exceed - yardages from years past. I hope you'll give the school some thought.
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it! Yes - get those shoulders working properly and they can put your entire swing into thoughtless autopilot mode for an endless buffet of KFC crispiness. Keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom
Sounds good! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into play. Most importantly, enjoy your round!! Tom
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! Thanks so much for sharing your ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Having watched many TH-cam videos, I can safely say this is the one that helped me most. I didn’t think it would fix my shank. Amazingly, I did have even started to develop a small draw now. Any chance you could do a video on slicing drives? I feel once that’s done I could break 80!!
Awesome! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job successfully incorporating it into your swing!! It is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: th-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/w-d-xo.html Beyond that, if you search the word "drive" on this channel you'll see some related content. Oftentimes when golfers are hitting everything well except for the driver it can be attributed to one of the following: 1) Their hips are not continuing their lateral slide through impact. This is common with the driver as the wider stance means that the hips have a greater distance to travel. If the hips stop moving laterally towards the target on the downswing then their rotation takes over, inhibiting any further necessary forward weight loading (we should be 80/20 forward halfway down, 90/10 at impact, and 95/5 in the finish), changing the low point and rerouting the club into a steeper angle of attack (AoA). This can produce a variety of undesirable results including fat and thin contact, topped shots and popups, straight pulls, and “banana” slices. Of great importance is keeping your upper torso/head in place (in other words, not moving towards the target from a face-on view) while the hips execute the lateral slide action. This preserves the swing center and the desired shallow AoA. 2) They are not allowing the length of the club to dictate the backswing path and are getting too steep as a result. The shaft of the driver is considerably longer than the other clubs and thus requires more of an around the body backswing as established by the shaft plane at address. It may "feel" flat as they take it back along the shaft plane for the first few feet, but as long as they maintain the "weight forward, shoulder down, and hands in" components while allowing the club to work around them, it should put them in the proper position at the top so they can attack the ball from the inside. (A good feel for that lead shoulder is "down and in, under the chin".) 3) Many believe - and some even teach - that we must try to "hit up on the ball" with the driver. However, consider that in our stock setup with the driver the hands are even with the inside of the lead thigh (as they are with all clubs when playing a standard shot) and our ball position is even with the inside of the heel of the lead foot. This presets a very slight degree of forward shaft lean with the driver. Beyond that, the ball is behind the zero-point of the swing (which is even with the lead shoulder), meaning that without any contrived manipulations the club will still be on its descent - albeit very close to flat - at impact. So, perhaps with the exception of folks with slower swing speeds - or those Long Drive participants teeing it extra high and hitting maybe 1-2 balls out of 10 onto a 60-yard wide "fairway" - in general the path is still ever so slightly down. In fact, the PGA Tour average with the driver is actually minus (e.g.: downward) 1.5 degrees - nearly level - and it should feel level - but slightly down nonetheless. (Here is an article on Ping’s website addressing this topic - ping.com/en-us/blogs/proving-grounds/optimal-launch-and-spin#:~:text=According%20to%20Trackman%2C%20PGA%20Tour,85%25%20ball%2Dflight%20laws ) Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ This will provide a nice foundational understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag. Keep up the great work, and I hope to see you soon in the 70's! Tom
@@SagutoGolf you are a class above! Not many people would take the time to write such a detailed response. Excited to take this on the range and test it out!
Thanks James - I sincerely appreciate your kind words and support, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! Wishing you all the best for a Blessed, Healthy, Happy 2024 that has you enjoying the best golf of your life! Tom PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will really enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
LOL! I don't think The Golf Channel would know what to do with me....... 😆 Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed this episode!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will also like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Welcome to this greatest of games, Wayne!! I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!! Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the fabulous work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Tom … I truly believe your “keep your shoulders moving in a circle” is one of THE TRUE FUNDAMENTALS. So many things in golf are taught as fundamentals… but they are actually latent reactions to an actual fundamental. I do believe that “keep the shoulders moving” must be combined with “ROTATE AROUND A STABLE ANCHORED SPINE” … at least for me. Your shoulders turn in a circle imagery keeps the club on plane , sequences the body, keeps the head/spine behind ball at impact, creates lag … so many things that are taught separately as fundamentals… but are actual latent RESULTS of the true fundamentals. If a person takes your advice … and learns to set up AND ALIGN PROPERLY (another fundamental in my opinion) … they will hit it consistently solid in their intended direction Please keep up the great teaching and thank you!!!
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Jon, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. Thanks so much for your support and for sharing your ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
LOL! Cool - I'm glad to know that this lesson is beneficial to your golfing "journey"..... 😎 Keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Fantastic!! I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! Thanks so much for sharing your ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you, Todd; excellent job incorporating it into your swing!! Thanks so much for sharing your ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Just joined your monthly group...its the least I could do as you have transformed my golf so much Its worth EVERY PENNY !!! Everyone should do it ,,,, Thanks Tom
Thanks so much for your kind words and support, Roy - I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you, and I'm thrilled for your dramatic improvement!! 💪💪 Happy to have you in the KFC Club and I hope you enjoy the premium content!! Tom
I was NOT expecting Journey's Wheels in the Sky or Kool &The Gang's Get down On It when opened your latest video... I'm all in! LOVE it, and the advice. I think some of my best shots, I've done exactly what you're talking about, but without knowing it. Now that I know, I am going to build it into my short list of swing thoughts.
LOL! I'm glad to know that you enjoyed this "lesson and a show" episode 😎, and that the instruction provided therein resonated with you! Keep shortening that list of swing thoughts, and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will really like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
@@SagutoGolf I'll check out the lessons! Yes, I try to keep thoughts to a minimum; for now, There are maybe 4: takeaway with the body not hands; point the lead shoulder to the ball; get the weight on the lead leg before the downswing; and keep the trail arm connected. I'm hoping that over time and with practice, most or all of that will happen without me thinking at all.
Shot my best ever for nine using your tips. 3 over with a 4 putt at 3300 yards. Weight forward head still was the key! Thanks for making golf fun again!
That's outstanding, Todd - congrats on your new personal best 9-hole round!! 💪💪 A 4-putt though??? Well, at least I know you're not taking any gimmes......😎 I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!! Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and enjoyment, and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: If you've not already joined, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. And here's a link to my free mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
I hit it pure...many times. One swing thought "right shoulder through" I've been struggling with way too many swing thoughts....Great job with this video.
That's outstanding, Frieda!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing!! 💪💪 Thanks so much for sharing your crispy pure ball striking, keep up the great work, and thanks for your approval of my "lesson and a show" teaching style!! 😆😆 Tom
And you play guitar too! You're practically my twin (other than you're a much better golfer than me). Thanks for all the great instruction. @@SagutoGolf
Tom your the best !!...per your instruction my drives are farther , my fairway hybrids are pure .......BUT all of a sudden out of no where my wedge , nine and eight are being pulled to the left of the green !
I'm very glad to learn of your improvement with the longer clubs, Barry!! With those short irons, try moving the ball back closer to mid-stance in your setup while keeping your hands even with the inside of your front thigh as they should be for all clubs (the shaft will definitely be leaning forward). Also, make sure you are keeping your weight loading forward and maintaining your relationship with the ball throughout the swing. By the way, would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system and an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives ( saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews ) Keep up the great work!! Tom
That's fantastic, Brian!! I'm very glad to know that this shoulder turn lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing!! Thanks so much for sharing your ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
That's fantastic, Gordon!! That crispy compression is a tremendous feeling, right?... 💪💪 Thanks for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom
LOL!! Welcome aboard, Christopher, but please don't encourage me to insult Steve Perry anymore than I already have! Anyway, I'm glad to know that I've "opened your eyes to a new kind of way" to learn golf.... 😎 Enjoy the channel! Tom
I appreciate that, Eric! I'm very glad to know that this lesson performed well for you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing "straight out of the box"!! Thanks so much for sharing your pured shots and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom
yes, i guess we're all on a journey with this game. the shot played from a deep divot in last weeks pga tour event demonstrated the importance of trail shoulder rotation thru the shot ; and, the key- as you demonstrate- is to turn it thru towards the target. this ensures that a player uses the correct muscles in their shoulder. the clavicle leads; but, it is not physically possible to actively turn the clavicle thru until the club starts to move back round to the ball. in the start of the downswing the club moves away from ball; and, then it starts to move back round to the ball. it is at this point that the hitting area begins and the clavicle turns thru. the left side of the right forearm is key to clavicle rotation thru the shot. when muscles in the left side of the right forearm are fully activated, in the start of the downswing, it loads the muscles around the clavicle.
Im pretty sure this is what my problem was too. Ive been in a major slump for months. I always felt like i had to hold the hips and shoulders back to prevent from "shooting the hips". Once i started to point the trail shoulder at the ball to start the downswing things started improving and felt more free flowing and had more power.
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it! I recommend a session with a professional fitter who will dial you into the best shaft for YOU! Here is a video documenting my fitting session from a couple of years ago; it was a very eye-opening experience: th-cam.com/video/xp2c-oYQRVI/w-d-xo.html Tom PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will really enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
My biggest issue is getting my trail shoulder through. Not sure why I’m unable. Very frustrating. My shoulder stops and I can’t swing through. Hope you see this Tom! You’ve been a great help to my golf game. But this shoulder thing is killin me
This recent video may help: th-cam.com/video/G-CdFCObeh4/w-d-xo.html And perhaps also this episode documenting an in-person lesson with a student in which we did some work on that trail shoulder action: th-cam.com/video/GC48wThdfeo/w-d-xo.html Beyond that, if you'd really like to get on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, sequential platform, please consider my online school. It will make for a far more efficient, superior, and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. The school is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to further your familiarization of this swing system and be introduced to the structured learning method that is delivering the referenced results. Tom
Thank you your LESSONS ARE SO GREAT FOR MY GOLF GAME STILL HAVE A LONG WAY TO GO BUT MY SWING HAS CHANGED FOR THE BETTER & MUCH FUN ROUNDS & PLAY OVER ALL ,, SO FOR THAT I THANK YOU SIR ,,
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Eddie, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! Thanks so much for sharing your improvement, enjoyment, and enthusiasm, and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
I’ve been playing casually off and on for 20 years and that’s still me at the range at 6:15. I hit a bucket of 60 last week and probably had 2 good strikes. That’s why I’m here!
I understand, Sean - I was once there myself. For a really good starting point to get you on the proper path towards consistently crispy ball striking bliss, here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Let's start the process of getting you out of that abyss and into the wonderful world of consistent ball striking bliss!! Tom
Absolutely, David - that weight-forward swing component is a given! Thanks - I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will really like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Ah yes... The dark side of golf. Evil swing sorcery. The cult that is quietly, surreptitiously gathering lost swings from the vast purgatorial abyss of failed "conventional" instruction and leading them to the way and the truth of a method rooted in the unchanging principles of physics and geometry. Creating heinously horrifying creatures of repeatability, predictable ball flight, and effortless power. Like a hideous and unstoppable amoeba slowly yet steadily consuming the golfing globe. Resistance is futile; you will be assimilated. Mwahahaha.....Mwahahahaha..... 😎 Thanks - I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will really like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Always love the content … would love to see a driver and wood video next .. Ive watched your old ones and you have def helped me with my irons (reverse K changed my life) but would love an update on drivers and woods
I'm glad you're enjoying my content and I appreciate your suggestion. It is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: th-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/w-d-xo.html If you search the word "drive" on this channel you'll see some related content. Beyond that, I'm sure I'll feature the driver again in a future video. Thanks! Tom PS: By the way, have you checked out my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” lately? That's where you can learn some key aspects of this swing system in a more structured manner, and I've recently updated it with some more of my favorite drills. Here's the link: go.saguto.golf/
Tom Saguto, Right shoulder keeps moving. And in the other clip you had. The King, Arnold Palmer says point your left shoulder at the ball. Ha! and what you forgot to mention on that one is that it forces you to keep your head still. Because you're turning and waiting for your shoulder to line up with the ball. Dang that's brilliant. Oh yeah. Thanks. Thanks a million. Muchas gracias.
I can't give it *_ALL_* away in one video - I've got to keep you coming back for more LOL! Nice job piecing that together - I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you. Keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thanks. I'll check it out. And thanks for responding. You may want to read my most recent Notes to Self. Honestly Tom there is no circle in the golf swing. There is the implication of a circle but it's an arc. It's part of a circle. The reason I mention it is because with the circle in mind too many of us are doing waaaaay more than is needed on the back swing. Just a thought. Peace.@@SagutoGolf
_"I know what I did wrong and I fix it."_ That is the key to truly taking ownership of your swing. Excellent job!! 💪💪 Thanks for sharing your success and keep up the fantastic work! Tom PS: If you've not already joined, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. And here's a link to my free mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Tom is the truth. I finally really started to dig into his teachings. I avg a 90-95 score card. Yesterday, after practicing and employing his techniques..I shot an 81. I’m easily a club longer and flushing more shots consistently than ever before
That is OUTSTANDING!! 💪💪 I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Thanks so much for sharing your dramatic improvement and keep up the fantastic work!! Tom PS: If you've not already joined, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
LOL! Not sure about that "genius" thing, but I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!! Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom
That's awesome, Neil! I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Thanks so much for your support in sharing your ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom
Thanks Bill - I'm glad you enjoyed it!! Tom PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will really enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Tom, my man, would love to see more course vlogs my brotha! Love the drills, but it would be cook to see you swing the S&T swing with the varying clubs you’d use out on the course…. Please?!
I appreciate your suggestion! The course vlogs are rather difficult for me to justify from a cost-benefit perspective. They take considerable time to record and produce, and they just don't garner anywhere near the viewership and interest in comparison to the lesson videos; I must keep the desires of my general audience in mind in this regard. Perhaps I’ll do another at some point, but at this juncture my primary focuses are supporting my online school and its members while creating quality instruction content for this channel's subs and visitors. By the way, have you checked out my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” lately? That's where you can learn some key aspects of this swing system in a more structured manner, and I've recently updated it with some more of my favorite drills. Here's the link: go.saguto.golf/ Thanks again for your message and support!! Tom
I love it, Michael!! 😆😆 I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and achieving your handicap goal!! Thanks so much for sharing your improvement, keep up the great work, and now let's get you down below 15!! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it! The need for a *_weight shift_* in the golf swing is one of the greatest fallacies ever taught, and it has led many an amateur golfer into the vast abyss of chronic inconsistency and frustration. This system certainly allows for some *_transfer of pressure_* into the trail side during the takeaway. After all, we are moving the mass of the arms and club backwards during that initial stage of the swing. Some like to sense the dynamic pressure shifts; others prefer the feel of a gradual increasing of weight load into the lead leg from the start. However, in either scenario the key here is that we do not allow our mass - and thereby our swing center and low point - to drift back at any point. In the swing system I teach we start with our weight forward (generally 55/45 for the short and mid irons, 60/40 for the longer clubs), gradually add more forward weight load into the transition (70/30), 80/20 halfway down, 90/10 impact, and 95/5 finish. There's no "weight shift"; instead, it's just a gradually increasing load onto the lead side. And the result is a centered, low-maintenance, body-friendly, consistent, and tremendously powerful swing. Would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system and an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives ( saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews ) Tom
“Free Journey concert” 🤣😂🤣😂 Nice 👍🏻😀 I’m playing the Frankenmuth course The Fortress in 2 days and “My swing feels like an unfolded lawn chair!” For 2 weeks I was striking my irons great. 4 days ago I have been sooooo weak. My right elbow feels trashed (tennis elbow and pain…too many range balls in my garage) - wonder if that may be the culprit in losing 4-6mph swing speed. I’m going to try this tip and see how it works. Fingers crossed 🤞🏻
LOL! I don't think Steve Perry or Journey's current singer need worry....😆😆 Anyway, I hope this performs well for you, and do be careful about hitting too many balls off of a mat sitting atop a concrete slab as too much repetition can indeed send shock waves up the arms. By the way, have you worked through my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker" yet? go.saguto.golf/ This is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this swing system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. And even if you have gone through it already, it can still serve as a great refresher when things go off track. Fold up that lawn chair and have fun out there!! Tom
Thank you so much, Richard - I sincerely appreciate your support and I am very glad to know that you are enjoying my channel's content!! Tom PS: By the way, have you checked out my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” lately? That's where you can learn some key aspects of this swing system in a more structured manner, and I've recently updated it with some more of my favorite drills. Here's the link: go.saguto.golf/
LOL!! Most of us have a flipping past. This is all about ensuring we have a flip-free future!! 😎 Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it the video! By the way, have you checked out my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” lately? That's where you can learn some key aspects of this swing system in a more structured manner, and I've recently updated it with some more of my favorite drills. Here's the link: go.saguto.golf/ Tom
Hi Tom, I hit golf balls so much better since learning ur mechanics. The question I have is this - do the arms rotate the shoulders back and through or does the body turn and the arms follow?
Hi Patrick, Are you still in the school, because the Community section of the new platform is the best place for swing related questions. With regard to your "chicken vs. egg" inquiry, there is no right answer. This is why I do my best to convey multiple “feels” or thoughts throughout the swing wherever possible. We're all different physiologically and psychologically, and something that resonates effectively with one golfer may not necessarily work for another. However, no matter the variety of suggested feels/thoughts offered for a particular element of the swing, they are all directed at getting different golfers to achieve the desired positions, motions, and ball striking results. For example, in this particular episode I'm conveying a feel for the shoulders driving the entire swing. The premise here is that if we pre-establish the connections properly in the setup and have a foundational base that facilitates a full centered turn without restriction, then once we've ingrained the correct actions through sequential drilling and repetition we can entrust the motion to the big muscles and allow the arms, wrists, hands, and club to simply go along for the ride and respond accordingly as if on autopilot. The power accumulators - including the proper wrist action - will then naturally load and fire with no contrived manipulations or precise timing necessary, thereby returning the face to the position pre-established at address. It's called "giving up control to gain control", and it's the formula for consistently blissful ball striking and seemingly effortless power. Here are a few lessons on this topic: - th-cam.com/video/1FLm67Fn81M/w-d-xo.html - th-cam.com/video/RfH96tUn6ls/w-d-xo.html - th-cam.com/video/Gm_RtSHbH8c/w-d-xo.html I hope that helps. Thanks for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work! Tom
@@SagutoGolf Hi Tom, thank you very much for the Swing connection Links. I have been trying to do the Torso turn and allowing the arms to execute the square face to the ball in crispy contact. No, I am not in Saguto Online School but hope to join again. I have been practicing Drills from Bennett and Plummer’s Book. Your past Online instructions and The Stack and Tilt Swing book are helping me. What is preventing me to lower scores is the Driving Game. Irons, Short Game (Superb), Course Management, Putting, are “spot on.” Take care, and God bless you.
I’m in (very) southern mexico - there is no place to golf - duct-taped a bag of rigotoni spaghetti onto the end of a broomstick to simulate a driver - will be back in Ontario in April to see what I have learned (obsessively watching these videos) 😂😂
LOL! Be sure to deploy the pasta for its intended purpose after giving it enough swings. As an Italian I would hate to see it go to waste.....😎 I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you, and I hope it performs well when you are finally able to put it into play! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
My pleasure, Andrew! I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will really like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
I've watched all the instruction videos on the internet and nothing changed my swing better than Tom's videos. I'm truly playing the best golf of my life. Thankyou Tom for your wonderful system
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style for this fantastic swing system are resonating with you and providing clarity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. Thanks so much for sharing your dramatic improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
I have a prosthesis in my left eye which impacts my depth perception. I joined your web site, watch your instructional videos and I now i play like I have 2 eyes. Your system is affective, transformational and extremely humerous in a sport that can use some levity!
True!!
Would totally agree. Meant to write a post like this. Thanks Tom! I think its your likability and no fuss just great advice videos
He is the best of the best. Explains things effortlessly
Gotta tell ya, the tips I've gotten from Saguto have helped my game more than any other.
Weight forward, dominant eye, shoulders through etc... 80's here I come. That's the new goal. Crispy chicken and biscuits and gravy please.
UPDATE : It's now September 23, shot an 87 at Tarpon Springs GC yesterday. Woo hoo !!!
hilarious 😂, Tom is so good at explaining things, gonna spend the winter to improve my swing and accuracy, bless him
Awesome!! I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!!
Thanks so much for sharing your improvement, keep up the great work, and we'll see you soon in the 80's!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Be watching this man’s coaching for awhile now he is by far the best golf coach anywhere, he makes the coaching videos simple to understand keep up the good work mate and I wish you all the success with your channel you deserve it 😊😊😊
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Stuart, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction.
Thanks so much for your message and support!!
Cheers!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Oh my God - this is EXACTLY what I look like when I'm swinging the club. I've been trying to fix this forever and no matter what drills I do - and I perform the drills perfectly, by the way - when I go back out there to swing for real, that "flick" thing comes back just naturally. This "shoulders" tip is wonderful and another affirmation as to why your channel is the best golf instruction channel out there - bar none. And what makes you really special is that you make me laugh out loud with every video I watch. Thanks so much!
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Hermann, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction.
With regard to that "flick thing", those "ghosts of swings past" are stubborn and they don't give up without a fight. One suggestion is to spend some time working on your swing rhythm. There are two things at play here: 1) Discovering and dialing in our ideal swing tempo, and 2) Feeling that transition - or the change in direction - so we don't rush our downswing from the top and thereby lose our sequencing to the "hit" instinct (a very common affliction within the amateur golfing realm, and perhaps related to your "flick"). Our perfect tempo/rhythm - which is unique to each of us individually - thereby enables us to gather and unload the various components in proper order for seemingly effortless, powerful ball striking bliss.
Thanks for your message, keep up the great work, and keep it fun out there!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will also like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
@@SagutoGolf Thank you so much! It's so kind of you to take the time and provide such a thoughtful reply. Good luck and thanks for the link!
Tom’s methods work. Best golf instruction on the web.
100% easily the best coach at explainining simplicity in the golf swing. The golf club guitar needs improvement though.... ;)
@jasontheflyingfarrierhays1347 - Thanks so much for your kind words and support. I'm thrilled for your ongoing improvement!! 💪💪
Tom
@MikeSoutham - I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction!
As for the guitar, I think I'm probably better with the real thing..... 😎 www.youtube.com/@TomsRockinGuitar
TS
The road to better golf. You’ve made it a great Journey. Thanks Tom
LOL! Thanks for that, and well played!!
Tom
PS: By the way, have you checked out my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” lately? That's where you can learn some key aspects of this swing system in a more structured manner, and I've recently updated it with some more of my favorite drills. Here's the link: go.saguto.golf/
I've been playing golf not very regularly for 36 years and never broken 100. My ball striking has been more of a slap. I have been looking for some simple instructions to follow and came across your video on ball striking. I've just got back from the range and what a difference. Following three or four of your simple instructions I gained 30 yds and hit the ball crisply. It has given me hope for beating 100 again. Your instructions are genius and has renewed my appetite for golf again. Thank you.
That's awesome, Kevin!! 💪💪
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
Thanks so much for sharing your ball striking improvement, keep up the great work, and let's crash through that 100 barrier!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Was literally just at the range 10 minutes ago. Was slicing driver about 20 yards off line.(Which was my normal miss from a few years ago.) Started thinking about getting my right shoulder under my chin at follow through. Striped 10 drives in a row right down the middle. I was keeping my shoulders moving through the whole swing.
Awesome!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into practice so quickly!!
Thanks so much for sharing your ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will really like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Hey Tom, your simple approach to the swing has helped me more than anything I’ve tried in the last 30 years! Your instruction is spot on! Staying connected and making sure the handle leads the club head through impact have been huge for me ! Thanks so much!!!!
That's fantastic, Dan! I am very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, since my lesson content is performing well for you, I am confident you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Hey tom , I watch all your videos . They are great . I’m 65 years old and lost distance . After practicing your style of swing this summer I’ve gone from not breaking 100 to shooting a 43 for 9 today . That’s a big deal for me ! Many thanks . Keep the great content coming
That is *FANTASTIC!!* 💪💪
I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!!
Thanks so much for sharing your dramatic improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
I felt the same feeling with great results yesterday during my round. More fairways hit 9 out of 14. Still only 6 out of 18 greens but missed constantly to the right. My score 92 with two triples and 6 more putts than my average. I’m 71 still playing from the middle tee box. And am 5 months post op from a total right knee replacement. Doing the drills and due diligence with Toms golf training. Grant, Phoenix AZ
That's some fabulous playing, Grant!! 💪💪
I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!!
Thanks so much for your support in sharing your progress and keep up the great work!!
Tom
Mate great golf after having knee surgery 👍👍👍
I don’t usually comment on TH-cam videos but Tom is so entertaining and really is a fantastic teacher of the swing. He makes the swing so simple and fun. Don’t ever stop Tom. Thank you!!
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
Thanks for your support!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will really enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Watched this video this morning before my round. Gotta say I hit some of the best drives of my life. Usually shoot around 90 and today shot an even 80. Over the green on the second shot on two of the par 5s. Only one bird but 10 pars. Color me happy! Thanks Tom.
That's outstanding, Rick!! 💪💪
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!!
Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Started playing for the first time last May and I've played every other sport left handed. For some reason I could not correct my bad baseball slice left handed so I decided to swing right handed. I started watching you and progressed quickly then...I watched other instructors and then digressed quickly. About a month ago, I decided that you are the only TH-cam instructor that I'm allowing in my brain! Shot 92 with 7 double bogeys. Thank you for simplifying things and making golf fun :). One thing that I would enjoy watching (even though it is not where you've decided to reside on TH-cam) is a round or 9 holes where we can watch every part of your game. Personally, I feel like I would gain so much more by watching you drive, approach, and chip. The best clubs in my bag are 7 through wedges. I've literally put my driver in a long timeout, however, I've been watching your old driving videos with the slight hip forward approach and need to practice that. Anyways, long post but Thank you for all you do! And would consider playing a couple holes?
You only started playing a few months ago and you already are shooting in the low-90's??? That's outstanding!!! 💪💪 I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!!
Here is a 9-Hole Course Vlog I did a couple of years ago: th-cam.com/video/YLVhf0VdWSw/w-d-xo.html
With regard to watching different videos from different sources, your personal experience is case in point that we must be careful about navigating the muddied, overly-complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. That is not a dig against any other teachers out there. It's simply best to commit to a system - whether it be this body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance method or another - put your blinders on, and stick to it. And if the system I teach appeals to you or at the very least stokes your curiosity, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some key aspects of it in a more structured manner before fully committing to it: go.saguto.golf/
Thanks so much for sharing your dramatic improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
Yeah that 92 was also with 7 double bogeys so I know I'll break 90 soon. There are no slights towards any other instructors for sure. The awesome thing about your instruction is just the fact that simplicity gives confidence and confidence knocks off strokes. I think I've taken a look at that video before but I'll watch it again. Would you consider an updated one with your swing now?@@SagutoGolf
Hey Tom,
This is Gabe, not sure if you remember me but I’ve commented a few times before. I just wanted to thank you so much for your instruction. Today I played in our high schools district tournament and helped our team qualify for the state championship. We thought that we had been beaten by another team by ONE STROKE. Turns out they can’t count and we actually were tied. So I shot a 97 through 18 holes which placed me in second place on my team. The top two from both teams go to the playoff hole. I hit my drive down the middle, pured my iron shot to the left of the green by putting weight on my lead foot, tucked in my elbow and chipped up to the green, and made the 15 FOOT PUTT FOR PAR
I can’t thank you enough for helping my golf game and I can’t wait to get better from your videos! Wish me luck at state!
Gabe
WOW! That is *OUTSTANDING,* Gabe!!! 💪💪
Congratulations on sealing the deal for your team, keep up the fantastic work, and good luck at States!!
Thanks for sharing your success!
Tom
“Don’t stop! Your shoulder! Or the top you will be o o over! Another gem Tom.
LOL!! Glad you enjoyed it, and no worries - I definitely won't be quitting my day job...... 😎
Tom
PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will really enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Tom as always great instruction and simple. The shoulder turn is huge and doesn't take a lot of thought once we get the repetition down. Thank you for keeping it real and funny at the same time.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, James, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! Yes - Jack Nicklaus said that when he was in a pressure situation his sole thought was to make a full shoulder turn. It is indeed hugely important!!
Thanks for your message and keep up the great work!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will really like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
I don’t recommend watching golfing videos on TH-cam, because it’ll just make your mind too busy and make you a worse golfer.
HOWEVER, if you just listened to this guy and didn’t watch other channels. You will 100% improve. Stop searching for that miracle out there. This guy is the best you’re going to find. Stick with it and commit. It’s inevitable you’ll improve. I have only played golf for 3 years and I already fluctuate from an 8-12 handicap. No lessons. Just watched some of this dude and it set me on my path. I hope to be scratch sometime in the not too distant future. Good luck studs!
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction.
This powerful, low-maintenance, body-friendly swing system is designed to provide a lifetime of blissful ball striking up to and including at the game's most elite levels. Thanks so much for your support in sharing your success with it, keep up the great work, and we'll see you soon flirting with scratch!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, have you checked out my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” lately? That's where you can learn some key aspects of this swing system in a more structured manner, and I've recently updated it with some more of my favorite drills. Here's the link: go.saguto.golf/
Bingo every time; that is, spot on mechanics to golfing psychotics. Searching for the pure golf shot, smoking that nail on its head! You had me chuckling with your rendition of what's in golfer's minds. Thank you!
LOL! I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Ryan, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and "lesson and a show" teaching style are resonating with you!
Tom
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Turn your shoulders in a circle, the game changing simple tip which allowed me to consistently strike the ball straight - from 25 to 13 handicap in a year! Couple with weight forward and Y/K shape set up. Love you Tom❤
That's *OUTSTANDING!!* I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!!
Thanks so much for sharing your phenomenal improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
A little over a year ago I watched one of Tom's videos on focusing on driving the shoulders, not arms or hips at the start of the down swing and it changed my golf game forever. I literally went from 125yds to 145-50 on my PW. Great contact, no more fat shots. Went from a 14 to a 6 handicap in a year! It's my only swing thought now, start the downswing with the lead shoulder and GET the trail shoulder through. That's it! Nothing more! The arms are only a long for the ride just like a trebuchet. The hips will drive and lead without having to think about it. The only thing I have to make sure to retain tilt, not just turn shoulders horizontal.
Thanks Tom for changing my golf life!!
Wow - that's outstanding, Jason!! 💪💪 I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
Thanks so much for sharing your dramatic improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
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I shot my first 83 last week and personal ATL for 18. Been practicing stack tilt from Tom all season and it's paying off. Putting is the only reason Im not in the high mid 70's. Seriously glad I found this guy to fix my frustrating/embarrassing chunked and topped Iron shots that ruined my back and plagued my golf rounds.
FYI 92-105 golfer my whole life.
That's OUTSTANDING - congrats on your new personal best!! 💪💪
I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!!
Thanks so much for sharing your dramatic and body-friendly improvement through this fantastic S&T swing system, and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
You are the best! Every instructional video you have posted has changed my game forever. My swing is so much easier, and the ball is going so much further. Now my problem is that my PW is going 20 yards beyond where it was 2 weeks ago. So now I have to change all of my clubs to distance calibrations! Thank you!
So sorry to learn of your "problem" LOL!! 😆😆
Seriously, I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
Thanks so much for sharing your ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: If you've not already done so, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
OMG I hit balls in my garage into a net following your instructions about left arm straight,hands down and a little forward of the ball, keep my right elbow close to my rib cage and start my swing with the left shoulder. Played yesterday on the first tee I out drove my friends by 30 yards usually about 230 and I measured it with my GPS 285 yd
I love your videos you keep it simple with humor
That is OUSTANDING! 💪💪 I bet your buddies were dumbfounded!!
I'm very glad to know that my instruction and "lesson and a show" teaching style are resonating with you; excellent job incorporating those swing keys into your motion.
Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom makes it fun and keeps it simple! Huge fan.
Thanks Richie - I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I am very glad to know that you are benefiting from my instruction content and enjoying my teaching style!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will really like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
I think I mentioned this on one of your last few videos (RE: shoulder turn). I see a lot of golfers confuse that rotation with arm "lift". In reality, and I watched every shot you just hit, there is very little arm "lift" in your swing but great shoulder turn. Once this movement is consistent then you see a drop in the "over the top" and casting issues. This is good stuff here. Also, your divots are fire !!
I'm sure I did, Ritchie, as I do my best to convey multiple “feels” or thoughts throughout the swing wherever possible. We're all different physiologically and psychologically, and something that resonates effectively with one golfer may not necessarily work for another. However, no matter the variety of suggested feels/thoughts offered for a particular element of the swing, they are all directed at getting different golfers to achieve the desired positions, motions, and ball striking results.
You are spot on in that there is no independent lifting action in this swing system. If we pre-establish the connections properly in the setup and have a foundational base that facilitates a full centered turn without restriction, we can then allow the big muscles to drive the swing, and the combined tilting/turning/extending motions will elevate the club to the perfect "slotted" position at the top without the need for any contrived manipulations. The power accumulators - including the proper wrist action - will then naturally load and fire with no contrived manipulations or precise timing necessary, thereby returning the face to the position pre-established at address. It's called "giving up control to gain control", and it's the formula for consistently blissful ball striking and seemingly effortless power.
Thanks for your message and support. I'm glad you enjoyed the crispy roasted divots!! 😎
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will really like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Thank you for getting a lot of help. 😂I'm applying good concepts every day. 😅
My pleasure! I am very glad to know that you are benefiting from my instruction content and enjoying my teaching style.
Keep up the great work!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my lesson content is performing well for you, I am confident you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Excellent advice Tom
I can’t wait till tomorrow to try it
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Joe, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
Tom
Tom- u have helped me with more weight forward and simpler swing. I watched this video and thought “ why haven’t I heard that before so I should try it”. I had my 2 BEST ball striking rounds of the season after this! Not all strikes were perfect but the i shirts were MUCH better. When I did NOT continue the R shoulder to target - BAD SWING and result but I felt and knew what I did wrong! Thx for a simple yet great swing thought which really helps! Brian!
That's awesome, Brian!!
I'm very glad to know that this shoulder lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!! Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: Would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
I worked on this tonight at the range. Hit every ball perfect! Also loved your Thanksgiving Perfect Pitch video!!!
That's Awesome!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing.
Thanks so much for sharing your improvement, keep up the great work, and keep it KFCrispy out there!!
Tom
PS: LOL! Glad you enjoyed the Paddy the Pilgrim Perfect Pitch from my channel's archives! 😆
@SagutoGolf
I amba paid member and love your stuff. I have been golfing a long time and my biggest problem is fairway woods. I try to over swing and :
1. My shoulders stop because I get quick.
2. I top the ball with left rollers.
Would love to know what you could add to this?
Jeff
This guy has by far the best golf instruction on TH-cam! I have definitely improved after watching his videos
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I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Clean and simple instruction.
Thanks Kenneth - I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
Tom
Tom, I’ve watched so many of your golf instructional videos and your advice is the only stuff that has saved me from golf insanity. Is there any chance you will do any more guitar instructional lessons. Would love using you as a teacher and guitar mentor. - Thanks for all you do
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I am very glad to know that my instruction helped you to pull yourself off of the ledge!
Here is a link to my YT guitar channel: www.youtube.com/@TomsRockinGuitar
And here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Thanks again, and keep up the great work!
Tom
Great instruction Tom
Thanks - I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will also enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Thinking only of my right shoulder going through to the target really helped me on Friday.
Awesome, Frieda!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!! Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
This is so fun to watch dude ❤
Another great video! Do you have any videos of you out on the golf course?
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Here is a 9-Hole Course Vlog from a couple of years ago: th-cam.com/video/YLVhf0VdWSw/w-d-xo.html
And here is a video in which I was demonstrating the lesson topic of Extension while also having a little bit of added fun on the course: th-cam.com/video/W6qVE7OPkf8/w-d-xo.html
Tom
This could be the missing link for me… my golf has improved since watching one of your videos on getting the lead shoulder pointing to the ball… just need to remember to do this… AND… a free journey concert 😂😂 what more could you ask for! Love the videos Tom, thanks!
LOL!! I appreciate knowing that you enjoyed this "lesson and a show" episode, Chris!! 😎
I'm very glad to learn that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!!
Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Keep the trail shoulder moving through to the target!!
Plus, a little Wheel In The Sky by Journey never hurt anyone 😊
Indeed, Bob, and I'm a big fan of Neal Schon's guitar playing!
Absolutely beautiful swing thought/pattern. Thanks again Tom.
My pleasure, Steve - I'm glad you enjoyed this shoulder lesson and I hope it performs well for you!
Tom
Don’t stop believing the golf journey continues ! Watch Tom’s videos faithfully !
Well played, Gary, and I'm very glad to know that you're feeling that way too..... 😎
Tom
PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will also enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
You are the best teacher for golf because you get to our problems right on the money
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, John, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction.
Thanks so much for your message and support!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom, love your videos! Your advice has helped me to rekindle my dormant 60 year love affair with golf. After a long break, I'm having fun with it again.
That's fantastic, Frank!! 💪💪
I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!!
Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and renewed enthusiasm for this greatest of games, and keep up the terrific work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, you may be interested to know that a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion. Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built.
Have you looked into the comprehensive, sequential learning platform of the online school yet? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
You don't need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing, experience great ball striking, and reclaim - or even exceed - yardages from years past. I hope you'll give the school some thought.
This is a great video Tom! I've been playing well, but this thought makes the crispy shots even easier!
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Yes - get those shoulders working properly and they can put your entire swing into thoughtless autopilot mode for an endless buffet of KFC crispiness.
Keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
Will be ⛳ this morning. Will try this and let you know how it went.
Sounds good! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into play.
Most importantly, enjoy your round!!
Tom
Simple "Shoulder's relationship to the ball" gets you pure strike as Tom's been preaching .. Great video once again.. Thank you!
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
Thanks so much for sharing your ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Thanks for the Help!
My pleasure, Bret! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
Tom
Having watched many TH-cam videos, I can safely say this is the one that helped me most. I didn’t think it would fix my shank. Amazingly, I did have even started to develop a small draw now.
Any chance you could do a video on slicing drives? I feel once that’s done I could break 80!!
Awesome! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job successfully incorporating it into your swing!!
It is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: th-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/w-d-xo.html Beyond that, if you search the word "drive" on this channel you'll see some related content.
Oftentimes when golfers are hitting everything well except for the driver it can be attributed to one of the following:
1) Their hips are not continuing their lateral slide through impact. This is common with the driver as the wider stance means that the hips have a greater distance to travel. If the hips stop moving laterally towards the target on the downswing then their rotation takes over, inhibiting any further necessary forward weight loading (we should be 80/20 forward halfway down, 90/10 at impact, and 95/5 in the finish), changing the low point and rerouting the club into a steeper angle of attack (AoA). This can produce a variety of undesirable results including fat and thin contact, topped shots and popups, straight pulls, and “banana” slices.
Of great importance is keeping your upper torso/head in place (in other words, not moving towards the target from a face-on view) while the hips execute the lateral slide action. This preserves the swing center and the desired shallow AoA.
2) They are not allowing the length of the club to dictate the backswing path and are getting too steep as a result. The shaft of the driver is considerably longer than the other clubs and thus requires more of an around the body backswing as established by the shaft plane at address. It may "feel" flat as they take it back along the shaft plane for the first few feet, but as long as they maintain the "weight forward, shoulder down, and hands in" components while allowing the club to work around them, it should put them in the proper position at the top so they can attack the ball from the inside. (A good feel for that lead shoulder is "down and in, under the chin".)
3) Many believe - and some even teach - that we must try to "hit up on the ball" with the driver. However, consider that in our stock setup with the driver the hands are even with the inside of the lead thigh (as they are with all clubs when playing a standard shot) and our ball position is even with the inside of the heel of the lead foot. This presets a very slight degree of forward shaft lean with the driver. Beyond that, the ball is behind the zero-point of the swing (which is even with the lead shoulder), meaning that without any contrived manipulations the club will still be on its descent - albeit very close to flat - at impact. So, perhaps with the exception of folks with slower swing speeds - or those Long Drive participants teeing it extra high and hitting maybe 1-2 balls out of 10 onto a 60-yard wide "fairway" - in general the path is still ever so slightly down. In fact, the PGA Tour average with the driver is actually minus (e.g.: downward) 1.5 degrees - nearly level - and it should feel level - but slightly down nonetheless. (Here is an article on Ping’s website addressing this topic - ping.com/en-us/blogs/proving-grounds/optimal-launch-and-spin#:~:text=According%20to%20Trackman%2C%20PGA%20Tour,85%25%20ball%2Dflight%20laws )
Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ This will provide a nice foundational understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag.
Keep up the great work, and I hope to see you soon in the 70's!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf you are a class above! Not many people would take the time to write such a detailed response.
Excited to take this on the range and test it out!
I love you man! Best coach in the world! 💪
Thanks James - I sincerely appreciate your kind words and support, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
Wishing you all the best for a Blessed, Healthy, Happy 2024 that has you enjoying the best golf of your life!
Tom
PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will really enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Amazing info. We need a Saguto TV show.
LOL! I don't think The Golf Channel would know what to do with me....... 😆
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed this episode!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will also like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Just got into golf after 30 years - nothing worked until I adopted your system of golf and simply works
Welcome to this greatest of games, Wayne!!
I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!!
Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the fabulous work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Tom … I truly believe your “keep your shoulders moving in a circle” is one of THE TRUE FUNDAMENTALS. So many things in golf are taught as fundamentals… but they are actually latent reactions to an actual fundamental. I do believe that “keep the shoulders moving” must be combined with “ROTATE AROUND A STABLE ANCHORED SPINE” … at least for me. Your shoulders turn in a circle imagery keeps the club on plane , sequences the body, keeps the head/spine behind ball at impact, creates lag … so many things that are taught separately as fundamentals… but are actual latent RESULTS of the true fundamentals. If a person takes your advice … and learns to set up AND ALIGN PROPERLY (another fundamental in my opinion) … they will hit it consistently solid in their intended direction
Please keep up the great teaching and thank you!!!
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Jon, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction.
Thanks so much for your support and for sharing your ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Tom , I hit it pure when thinking 'turn the shoulders back and thru' , by the way I love Journey. Great chorus line to remember that by.
LOL! Cool - I'm glad to know that this lesson is beneficial to your golfing "journey"..... 😎
Keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Another great lesson. I hit it pure! Thanks
Awesome job, Rickey, and thanks for sharing your pure crispiness!! 💪💪
Tom
You have really helped me to not sway! I'm striking balls way better and more consistently! Thank you TOM You are DA MAN!!!!!
Fantastic!!
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! Thanks so much for sharing your ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
After inconsistent golf for 25 years, your tips have greatly improved my ball striking
I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you, Todd; excellent job incorporating it into your swing!!
Thanks so much for sharing your ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
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Just joined your monthly group...its the least I could do as you have transformed my golf so much Its worth EVERY PENNY !!! Everyone should do it ,,,, Thanks Tom
Thanks so much for your kind words and support, Roy - I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you, and I'm thrilled for your dramatic improvement!! 💪💪
Happy to have you in the KFC Club and I hope you enjoy the premium content!!
Tom
I was NOT expecting Journey's Wheels in the Sky or Kool &The Gang's Get down On It when opened your latest video... I'm all in! LOVE it, and the advice. I think some of my best shots, I've done exactly what you're talking about, but without knowing it. Now that I know, I am going to build it into my short list of swing thoughts.
LOL! I'm glad to know that you enjoyed this "lesson and a show" episode 😎, and that the instruction provided therein resonated with you!
Keep shortening that list of swing thoughts, and keep up the great work!!
Tom
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@@SagutoGolf I'll check out the lessons! Yes, I try to keep thoughts to a minimum; for now, There are maybe 4: takeaway with the body not hands; point the lead shoulder to the ball; get the weight on the lead leg before the downswing; and keep the trail arm connected. I'm hoping that over time and with practice, most or all of that will happen without me thinking at all.
Shot my best ever for nine using your tips. 3 over with a 4 putt at 3300 yards. Weight forward head still was the key! Thanks for making golf fun again!
That's outstanding, Todd - congrats on your new personal best 9-hole round!! 💪💪 A 4-putt though??? Well, at least I know you're not taking any gimmes......😎
I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!!
Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and enjoyment, and keep up the great work!!
Tom
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I hit it pure...many times. One swing thought "right shoulder through" I've been struggling with way too many swing thoughts....Great job with this video.
P.S. You cracked me up. 🤣Very entertaining. 🌠
That's outstanding, Frieda!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing!! 💪💪
Thanks so much for sharing your crispy pure ball striking, keep up the great work, and thanks for your approval of my "lesson and a show" teaching style!! 😆😆
Tom
I love that you're a Journey fan!!!
LOL!! Trust me, I'm far better at playing the Neal Schon parts on my guitar than I am with the vocals (apologies to Steve Perry...😎).
TS
And you play guitar too! You're practically my twin (other than you're a much better golfer than me). Thanks for all the great instruction. @@SagutoGolf
Tom your the best !!...per your instruction my drives are farther , my fairway hybrids are pure .......BUT all of a sudden out of no where my wedge , nine and eight are being pulled to the left of the green !
I'm very glad to learn of your improvement with the longer clubs, Barry!! With those short irons, try moving the ball back closer to mid-stance in your setup while keeping your hands even with the inside of your front thigh as they should be for all clubs (the shaft will definitely be leaning forward). Also, make sure you are keeping your weight loading forward and maintaining your relationship with the ball throughout the swing.
By the way, would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system and an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives ( saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews )
Keep up the great work!!
Tom
Thanks Tom, I’ve been hitting all my shots much straighter using the shoulder turn. I use to push or slice, now I can aim at my target 😅
That's fantastic, Brian!!
I'm very glad to know that this shoulder turn lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing!!
Thanks so much for sharing your ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
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My consisted pure shots have increased over time ..now it resonates through my club after my ball strike so much better compression 👍.thanks tom
That's fantastic, Gordon!! That crispy compression is a tremendous feeling, right?... 💪💪
Thanks for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
you are amazing! world class.
You are far too kind, Scott, but I do sincerely appreciate your support and I'm very glad to know that you are enjoying my content!!
Tom
You got me with journey. Subscribed
LOL!! Welcome aboard, Christopher, but please don't encourage me to insult Steve Perry anymore than I already have!
Anyway, I'm glad to know that I've "opened your eyes to a new kind of way" to learn golf.... 😎
Enjoy the channel!
Tom
Great advice! Not overly technical, great tip for everyone. I just hit some shots to test my shoulders and hit them all pure!
I appreciate that, Eric! I'm very glad to know that this lesson performed well for you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing "straight out of the box"!!
Thanks so much for sharing your pured shots and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
yes, i guess we're all on a journey with this game. the shot played from a deep divot in last weeks pga tour event demonstrated the importance of trail shoulder rotation thru the shot ; and, the key- as you demonstrate- is to turn it thru towards the target. this ensures that a player uses the correct muscles in their shoulder. the clavicle leads; but, it is not physically possible to actively turn the clavicle thru until the club starts to move back round to the ball. in the start of the downswing the club moves away from ball; and, then it starts to move back round to the ball. it is at this point that the hitting area begins and the clavicle turns thru. the left side of the right forearm is key to clavicle rotation thru the shot. when muscles in the left side of the right forearm are fully activated, in the start of the downswing, it loads the muscles around the clavicle.
It is a journey indeed... 😎
Nice to hear from you again, and thanks as always for the validating remarks and supporting detail!!
Tom
Im pretty sure this is what my problem was too. Ive been in a major slump for months. I always felt like i had to hold the hips and shoulders back to prevent from "shooting the hips". Once i started to point the trail shoulder at the ball to start the downswing things started improving and felt more free flowing and had more power.
Nice job, Jason - thanks for sharing your "feel" for a good downswing and solid ball striking!! 💪💪
Tom
The wheel in the sky keeps on turning...love it
Yep, Rick - And those crispy divots keep on burnin'.....😎
Great video. Do you recommend graphic shafts for senior or steel ? Thanks
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it!
I recommend a session with a professional fitter who will dial you into the best shaft for YOU!
Here is a video documenting my fitting session from a couple of years ago; it was a very eye-opening experience: th-cam.com/video/xp2c-oYQRVI/w-d-xo.html
Tom
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My biggest issue is getting my trail shoulder through. Not sure why I’m unable. Very frustrating. My shoulder stops and I can’t swing through. Hope you see this Tom! You’ve been a great help to my golf game. But this shoulder thing is killin me
This recent video may help: th-cam.com/video/G-CdFCObeh4/w-d-xo.html
And perhaps also this episode documenting an in-person lesson with a student in which we did some work on that trail shoulder action: th-cam.com/video/GC48wThdfeo/w-d-xo.html
Beyond that, if you'd really like to get on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, sequential platform, please consider my online school. It will make for a far more efficient, superior, and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. The school is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to further your familiarization of this swing system and be introduced to the structured learning method that is delivering the referenced results.
Tom
Thank you your LESSONS ARE SO GREAT FOR MY GOLF GAME STILL HAVE A LONG WAY TO GO BUT MY SWING HAS CHANGED FOR THE BETTER & MUCH FUN ROUNDS & PLAY OVER ALL ,, SO FOR THAT I THANK YOU SIR ,,
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Eddie, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
Thanks so much for sharing your improvement, enjoyment, and enthusiasm, and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
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My buddy has a swing thought “shoulder to shoulder” turn back see left shoulder, turn down see right shoulder
I like that as it keeps the big muscles driving the swing and puts the rest of the motion on autopilot.
Thanks for sharing!
Tom
I’ve been playing casually off and on for 20 years and that’s still me at the range at 6:15. I hit a bucket of 60 last week and probably had 2 good strikes. That’s why I’m here!
I understand, Sean - I was once there myself.
For a really good starting point to get you on the proper path towards consistently crispy ball striking bliss, here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Let's start the process of getting you out of that abyss and into the wonderful world of consistent ball striking bliss!!
Tom
Great video as always Tom. I take it you still keep your weight forwards on the lead leg?
Thanks! David
Absolutely, David - that weight-forward swing component is a given!
Thanks - I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
Tom
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Golf IS the pursuit of perfection. You're like the Last Samurai in trying to get us to see that perfection!
Ah yes... The dark side of golf. Evil swing sorcery. The cult that is quietly, surreptitiously gathering lost swings from the vast purgatorial abyss of failed "conventional" instruction and leading them to the way and the truth of a method rooted in the unchanging principles of physics and geometry. Creating heinously horrifying creatures of repeatability, predictable ball flight, and effortless power. Like a hideous and unstoppable amoeba slowly yet steadily consuming the golfing globe. Resistance is futile; you will be assimilated. Mwahahaha.....Mwahahahaha..... 😎
Thanks - I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
Tom
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Thanks Tom
My pleasure - I'm glad you enjoyed it!!
Tom
Always love the content … would love to see a driver and wood video next .. Ive watched your old ones and you have def helped me with my irons (reverse K changed my life) but would love an update on drivers and woods
I'm glad you're enjoying my content and I appreciate your suggestion. It is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: th-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/w-d-xo.html
If you search the word "drive" on this channel you'll see some related content. Beyond that, I'm sure I'll feature the driver again in a future video.
Thanks!
Tom
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@@SagutoGolf you’re my hero
Tom Saguto, Right shoulder keeps moving. And in the other clip you had. The King, Arnold Palmer says point your left shoulder at the ball. Ha! and what you forgot to mention on that one is that it forces you to keep your head still. Because you're turning and waiting for your shoulder to line up with the ball. Dang that's brilliant. Oh yeah. Thanks. Thanks a million. Muchas gracias.
I can't give it *_ALL_* away in one video - I've got to keep you coming back for more LOL!
Nice job piecing that together - I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you.
Keep up the great work!!
Tom
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Thanks. I'll check it out. And thanks for responding. You may want to read my most recent Notes to Self. Honestly Tom there is no circle in the golf swing. There is the implication of a circle but it's an arc. It's part of a circle. The reason I mention it is because with the circle in mind too many of us are doing waaaaay more than is needed on the back swing. Just a thought. Peace.@@SagutoGolf
Great tips
Thanks!!
Thanks Tom. I’m playing the most consistent golf of my life and if I do hit a not so good shot, I know what I did wrong and I fix it.
_"I know what I did wrong and I fix it."_ That is the key to truly taking ownership of your swing.
Excellent job!! 💪💪
Thanks for sharing your success and keep up the fantastic work!
Tom
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Tom is the truth. I finally really started to dig into his teachings. I avg a 90-95 score card. Yesterday, after practicing and employing his techniques..I shot an 81. I’m easily a club longer and flushing more shots consistently than ever before
👍
That is OUTSTANDING!! 💪💪
I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
Thanks so much for sharing your dramatic improvement and keep up the fantastic work!!
Tom
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this works, you`re a genius tom,🤓👍
LOL! Not sure about that "genius" thing, but I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!! Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
I hit it pure thanks to your help. 🤜🏼💯🤛🏼
That's awesome, Neil! I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
Thanks so much for your support in sharing your ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
Tom, another great video.
Thanks Bill - I'm glad you enjoyed it!!
Tom
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I am hitter it PURE-LY! more now, because of your videos!
Tom, my man, would love to see more course vlogs my brotha! Love the drills, but it would be cook to see you swing the S&T swing with the varying clubs you’d use out on the course…. Please?!
I appreciate your suggestion! The course vlogs are rather difficult for me to justify from a cost-benefit perspective. They take considerable time to record and produce, and they just don't garner anywhere near the viewership and interest in comparison to the lesson videos; I must keep the desires of my general audience in mind in this regard. Perhaps I’ll do another at some point, but at this juncture my primary focuses are supporting my online school and its members while creating quality instruction content for this channel's subs and visitors.
By the way, have you checked out my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” lately? That's where you can learn some key aspects of this swing system in a more structured manner, and I've recently updated it with some more of my favorite drills. Here's the link: go.saguto.golf/
Thanks again for your message and support!!
Tom
Saguto: Saves All Golfers Untold Terrible Outcomes! Thanks to two years of Tom’s lessons and videos I reached my goal of a below 20.0 Handicap Index.
I love it, Michael!! 😆😆
I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and achieving your handicap goal!!
Thanks so much for sharing your improvement, keep up the great work, and now let's get you down below 15!! 💪💪
Tom
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What a performance! Encore request. I will try to hit it pure.
LOL! Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed my latest "lesson and a show" episode!
Keep it pure, keep it crispy...with a healthy dash of Tabasco! 😎
Tom
Great video! Do you shift any weight/pressure to your trail side during the backswing? Or do you always keep your weight forward?
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it!
The need for a *_weight shift_* in the golf swing is one of the greatest fallacies ever taught, and it has led many an amateur golfer into the vast abyss of chronic inconsistency and frustration. This system certainly allows for some *_transfer of pressure_* into the trail side during the takeaway. After all, we are moving the mass of the arms and club backwards during that initial stage of the swing. Some like to sense the dynamic pressure shifts; others prefer the feel of a gradual increasing of weight load into the lead leg from the start. However, in either scenario the key here is that we do not allow our mass - and thereby our swing center and low point - to drift back at any point. In the swing system I teach we start with our weight forward (generally 55/45 for the short and mid irons, 60/40 for the longer clubs), gradually add more forward weight load into the transition (70/30), 80/20 halfway down, 90/10 impact, and 95/5 finish. There's no "weight shift"; instead, it's just a gradually increasing load onto the lead side. And the result is a centered, low-maintenance, body-friendly, consistent, and tremendously powerful swing.
Would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system and an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives ( saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews )
Tom
@@SagutoGolf Hey Tom! Thanks for your prompt and detailed response!!
“Free Journey concert” 🤣😂🤣😂
Nice 👍🏻😀
I’m playing the Frankenmuth course The Fortress in 2 days and “My swing feels like an unfolded lawn chair!” For 2 weeks I was striking my irons great. 4 days ago I have been sooooo weak. My right elbow feels trashed (tennis elbow and pain…too many range balls in my garage) - wonder if that may be the culprit in losing 4-6mph swing speed. I’m going to try this tip and see how it works. Fingers crossed 🤞🏻
LOL! I don't think Steve Perry or Journey's current singer need worry....😆😆
Anyway, I hope this performs well for you, and do be careful about hitting too many balls off of a mat sitting atop a concrete slab as too much repetition can indeed send shock waves up the arms.
By the way, have you worked through my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker" yet? go.saguto.golf/ This is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this swing system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. And even if you have gone through it already, it can still serve as a great refresher when things go off track.
Fold up that lawn chair and have fun out there!!
Tom
Thanks!
Thank you so much, Richard - I sincerely appreciate your support and I am very glad to know that you are enjoying my channel's content!!
Tom
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Tnx Tom❤
You bet, Jincy! I hope all is well with you!!
Tom
"I was going to call him Flipper the Dolphin"...lol!!!! Great video as always!
LOL!! Most of us have a flipping past. This is all about ensuring we have a flip-free future!! 😎
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it the video!
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Tom
Hi Tom, I hit golf balls so much better since learning ur mechanics. The question I have is this - do the arms rotate the shoulders back and through or does the body turn and the arms follow?
Hi Patrick,
Are you still in the school, because the Community section of the new platform is the best place for swing related questions.
With regard to your "chicken vs. egg" inquiry, there is no right answer. This is why I do my best to convey multiple “feels” or thoughts throughout the swing wherever possible. We're all different physiologically and psychologically, and something that resonates effectively with one golfer may not necessarily work for another. However, no matter the variety of suggested feels/thoughts offered for a particular element of the swing, they are all directed at getting different golfers to achieve the desired positions, motions, and ball striking results.
For example, in this particular episode I'm conveying a feel for the shoulders driving the entire swing. The premise here is that if we pre-establish the connections properly in the setup and have a foundational base that facilitates a full centered turn without restriction, then once we've ingrained the correct actions through sequential drilling and repetition we can entrust the motion to the big muscles and allow the arms, wrists, hands, and club to simply go along for the ride and respond accordingly as if on autopilot. The power accumulators - including the proper wrist action - will then naturally load and fire with no contrived manipulations or precise timing necessary, thereby returning the face to the position pre-established at address. It's called "giving up control to gain control", and it's the formula for consistently blissful ball striking and seemingly effortless power. Here are a few lessons on this topic:
- th-cam.com/video/1FLm67Fn81M/w-d-xo.html
- th-cam.com/video/RfH96tUn6ls/w-d-xo.html
- th-cam.com/video/Gm_RtSHbH8c/w-d-xo.html
I hope that helps. Thanks for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf Hi Tom, thank you very much for the Swing connection Links. I have been trying to do the Torso turn and allowing the arms to execute the square face to the ball in crispy contact. No, I am not in Saguto Online School but hope to join again. I have been practicing Drills from Bennett and Plummer’s Book. Your past Online instructions and The Stack and Tilt Swing book are helping me. What is preventing me to lower scores is the Driving Game. Irons, Short Game (Superb), Course Management, Putting, are “spot on.” Take care, and God bless you.
I’m in (very) southern mexico - there is no place to golf - duct-taped a bag of rigotoni spaghetti onto the end of a broomstick to simulate a driver - will be back in Ontario in April to see what I have learned (obsessively watching these videos) 😂😂
LOL! Be sure to deploy the pasta for its intended purpose after giving it enough swings. As an Italian I would hate to see it go to waste.....😎
I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you, and I hope it performs well when you are finally able to put it into play!
Tom
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Nicklaus suggested setup in impact position before back swing essentially having more weight on your front foot as you descibe so well.
Dennis
Thanks Dennis - I appreciate your validating remarks!!
Tom
thank you so much for this content
My pleasure, Andrew! I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
Tom
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As one of the best current 80 yr old golfers in the world today I agree with you