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With your stack and tilt, quiet hands and glue the arms to the body lessons I dropped from a score of 105 at the beginning of the season to 85 today. And you made the swing so easy and repeatable, not to mention the increase in distance with all clubs. I have never had success like this before from any other lessons. Thank you Tom. I really appreciate what you have done for my game. As you say, "golf should be fun" and you made it really fun for me! Not to mention the bragging rites that I now have.
That is *OUTSTANDING,* Greg!! 💪💪 I sincerely appreciate your kind words and I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!! Thanks so much for your support in sharing your DRAMATIC improvement and - most importantly - your enjoyment. Keep up the great work and keep on bragging - you've earned the right for sure!! Tom
This is probably the number 1 tip from Tom that's made a big difference for me. Went from hitting the driver 200ish to around 240. No more slices either unless I get lazy
That's awesome, Daniel!! My lesson series on this "trail arm magic" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that this concept is performing well for you, too. Thanks for sharing your success with it 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/
My pleasure, Peter! Based on all the unsolicited feedback, my lesson series on this "trail arm magic" have helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking. I’m confident this concept will perform well for you too! Thanks for your message! 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/
Tom, thanks for these lessons. I won my first senior skins game last week. This weight forward and tucked elbow concept is amazing!!!!!!! Makes the game a lot more fun when you get confidence in your swing.
That's *AWESOME,* Berry - congrats on your victory!! 💪💪 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: 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/
Thank you for making this game so much simpler than anyone else I’ve watched. I’ve incorporated your technique now for my last four rounds. I had a hole in one on “pi” day (3/14) thanks to using the weight forward, tucked trail arm. Golf is more fun again. Thank you Tom!
That's awesome, John, and congrats on your ACE!! 💪💪 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
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, David, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. Thanks for your message! 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/
Fantastic! My lesson series on this "trail arm magic" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome wide variety of issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that this concept is performing well for you, too! Thanks for sharing your success with it and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: Since you made reference to your age in your other comment on the grip, I would be remiss if I didn't mention that a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. 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. 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.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Duncan, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! Thanks so much for your message and support!! Tom
Excellent instruction. Conceptually simple methods. Anyone, at any level of golf proficiency, or any age, can do this. Best of all it just works. Follow this guy’s advice and your handicap will come down. It has for me. Golf is way more fun and way less frustrating. Oh, and I’m a happy subscriber.
Thanks again! I did my best to price the school at a "no-brainer" level given the quality and effectiveness of the delivered product, and I sincerely appreciate you recognizing that and taking the time to "shout it from the rooftop"!! Keep it KFCrispy, keep it fun!! Tom
I appreciate that, Allan, and I'm glad to know that my instruction and teaching style are resonating with you! Yes - if we can eliminate the common swing-wrecking variables, then we can put our swing on autopilot without being paralyzed by mechanical thoughts. Thanks again for your message and support! 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/
Literally a timely video! I was doing the three keys to Krispy ball striking, and man was it krispy, but then I would have some that just didn’t make it to the oven and a few overcooked. So I did what everyone neglects doing (film themselves swinging lol) and I noticed my right elbow ungluing on the downswing! Backswing it was there but as I initiated down it just sailed away and I couldn’t sail away with it! This video gave me the perfect cues and drills to stay Krispy!
Awesome! And nice job using video to diagnose and correct your issue! My lesson series on this "trail arm magic" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome wide variety of issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that this concept is performing well for you, too. Thanks for sharing your success with it, keep up the great work, and let's keep it KFCrispy out there! 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.
That's fantastic, Rich! My lesson series on this "trail arm magic" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome wide variety of issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that this concept is performing well for you, too. Thanks for sharing your success with it and keep up the great work as you prepare fore the upcoming season! 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
Another 9 holes today…more great ball flights…doing exactly what you instructed…as soon as I really get my tempos locked in solid I’m really going to have some serious fun…but only 3 bad shots today…and I recovered for bogie…what I really like is I don’t ruminate…yes ruminate about the swing while at address…it’s so nice to compress the ball…fun is what golf should be…and it is now…my odds have improved greatly for a good, playable outcome…love it! Thanks a trillion.
💪💪💪💪 What more can I say? I'm absolutely thrilled for your ongoing progress and for your rumination-free enjoyment of this greatest of games in the way it is meant to be enjoyed!! Well done, and thanks for another awesome update!! Tom
I’m excited to try the tucked arm on all my clubs but for some reason I came up with same idea but it was for putting and it has been really helpful.. I guess I’m staying more connected. Can’t wait to try this out with all the other clubs Thank you!!
My pleasure, Phil! My lesson series on this "trail arm magic" have helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a wide variety of swing issues and experience great ball striking. I’m confident this concept will perform well for you too! While I certainly have other content that addresses this topic, a more structured option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lessons and drills, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews And yes, this absolutely can be applied to the putting action as a means to eliminate variables from the stroke. Thanks for your message and have fun out there working this into your full swing! Tom Saguto, PGA
I have three Saguto-ims I do at setup and maintain thru the swing. Weight forward, left arm straight, right elbow tucked. Getting more comfortable with them. Short 80 in a recent round. Would have broke 80, but on 18 hit in trees on right, punched out across fairway to trees on left, punched out to fairway, pitch to green, two putt for disappointing double bogey (and a happy 80). I know I am on the right path to "the best golf of my life"!
Spectacular playing, Scott!! And yes - those are some simple and excellent swing keys that you can easily take to the course without any fear of mechanical paralysis. Thanks for the fantastic progress update, keep up the great work, and we'll see you regularly in the 70's very soon!! 💪💪 Tom PS: If you've not already joined, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, 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/
You got it, Ned!! Now rev up that Carrera 911 Turbo swing of yours and take to your Happy Place.... 😎 Thanks - I'm very glad to know that my instruction is 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/
Hiya! I’m a 70 year old female golfer who has struggled with my after some minor injuries . I came upon these a few months ago. it’s 😅been 117 here in LV so not much golf but I’ve been swinging the club around an outside in the am. I cannot believe how stress free this swing is. Got t play a few times this week (dropped to 105😂) after a few holes it sorta clicked. The audio off the club face is something I haven’t heard in a few years. Not thinking I’m going to gain 50 yards but the feeling that I am going to hit the ball is wonderful. Thanks, this is a fun journey. it’s back to bogey hopefully par a few holes but certainly back to fun. Got the divot board….. that is a great visual device for long and short game. Yikes! I’m thin and fit but very FAT on the course😊
That's AWESOME, Stella!! 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 ball striking improvement and resulting enjoyment. Stay cool and keep up the fantastic work!! 💪💪 Tom Saguto, PGA PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thanks - I'm very glad to know that you've enjoyed these recent video productions, and I appreciate your kind words regarding my instruction content!! 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'm glad you enjoyed it, David! Weird/difficult is good when we're trying to incorporate the necessary changes in the spirit of improvement. But as the crispiness builds in that tends to dissipate. Embrace the challenge! 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
Omg ! You fixed my swing. I shortened my back swing and used this technique I’m hitting the ball great. I also did your advice about putting more weight on my left leg.
Fantastic! I'm very glad to know that my instruction is 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 - including that weight-forward component - in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Hi Tom...have really benefited from your videos...weight forward,elbow tucked in really works for me.One thing i have discovered through trial and error is raising my left heel off the ground and then starting the downswing by planting it firmly back down on the ground really helps me stay balanced,what do you think?
I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you, and I am thrilled for your improvement! I have no issue with the lead heel elevation you are referring to if it is performing well for you. It can actually be a naturally occurring counterbalancing move as the tailbone moves targetward while the hips and shoulders execute a full, centered turn. Consider that Ben Hogan and many other ball striking greats had/have this same type of action in their swings. Keep up the great work!! Tom Saguto, PGA PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom im trying to save my brothers golf life... i been sending ur videos to him and he said my swing looks exactly like urs😂.. the best complement ive ever got
Awesome! I appreciate knowing that, and thanks for your kind words regarding my swing!! With regard to your brother's golfing life, for a really good starting point to get him on the proper path towards improvement and enjoyment, here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where he can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ Let's get him out of that abyss and into the wonderful world of consistent ball striking bliss!! In the meantime, thanks again for your message and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom
An excellent video Tom on the importance of that Right Arm Being Tucked Into the Right Side! I have been working on this for quite some time now and it is progressing nicely. And, the minute it leaves its position, the results, as you showed, are not good! Well Done Tom! Always enjoy your input and presentation!
Thanks John!! I've done several videos on this topic as it is just THAT important. Get the trail arm right and it can pretty much put the entire swing on autopilot. Thanks for sharing your progress and keep up the great work! Tom
My lesson series on this "trail arm magic" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking, James. I'm very glad to know that this concept is performing well for you, too! Thanks for validating it with your personal experience and keep up the great work! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, perhaps you might also 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
Thanks Clayton - I appreciate that!! By the way, here's a link to my YT guitar channel if you'd like to check it out: www.youtube.com/@TomsRockinGuitar Rock on! Tom
I would’ve quit golf if it wasn’t for Mr. Saguto. Once I started implementing these things, I was suddenly able to play decent enough to where I can play with anyone and not make a fool of myself. Golf is fun again.
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 rekindled enjoyment, 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 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
I appreciate that, Thomas! The lesson series on this "trail arm magic" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a host of swing issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that this concept also resonated with you, and I'm confident that it will perform well for you when you put it into play! 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...This lesson is a tremendous add on to the getting more distance from the driver lesson you posted two weeks ago. Played Tradition a couple of weeks ago and mentioned you to one of the rangers and he spoke very highly of you...which is nice.
That's fabulous, Tom!! The lesson series on this "trail arm magic" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a host of swing issues and experience great ball striking, and yes - it absolutely pairs well with that driver episode. I'm very glad to know that the combination of these lessons is performing well for you - excellent job working them into your swing!! 💪💪 Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and also for the Tradition shout out - I sincerely appreciate that! They've got a great staff there. 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 Tom, your golf tips have helped me rekindle my love for the game once again.....I guess it helps when you are hitting flush crispy draws off the PXG irons! Are you still incorporating the Straight Stick in your drills?
That's fantastic, Eric!! Indeed - there is nothing like the feel - and sound - of a striped crispy push draw off of a PXG iron !💪💪 I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you. And yes - I absolutely include the Straight Stick in my practice routines. Thanks so much for sharing your ball striking improvement and rekindled enthusiasm, 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” in case you have not yet checked it out: go.saguto.golf/
Thanks for that! I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! Keep it positive out there!! 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/
I have issues on downswing where I throw the arms/early release and it’s very inconsistent. This looks brilliant, I assume it brings club at the perfect delivery position and then just rotate and finish through? Will it increase my in to out swing path more though since club isn’t going high on backswing?
The lesson series on this "trail arm magic" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a wide variety of swing issues - including early extension - and experience great ball striking. As such I am confident this will perform well for you too! If interested here is an episode specific to the topic of early extension: th-cam.com/video/RPBhaX_ILoE/w-d-xo.html 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 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
Tucking that right elbow has been the biggest change in my swing over the last few years, love the constant contact I get since doing that. I tend to come over the top and hit a big push hook when I get too "arms" and untuck that elbow. It shocks me everytime when I keep that elbow tucked how perfect of a shot it is. My handicap went from around an 5 to a current 1.5 (and going lower) since the elbow tuck....now if only mu putting was as good as my ball striking :) Love the content, really happy to see someone out there showing how fantastic Hogan's ideals are!
Indeed, Adam - if we get Hogan right there is tremendous and timeless instructional value to be garnered!! My lesson series on this "trail arm magic" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that this concept is performing well for you, too! Thanks for sharing your success with it, keep up the great work, and spend some time on that practice green!! 😎 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/
Thanks Craig - I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice! Yes - this swing key also applies to the driver. In fact, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: th-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/w-d-xo.html Upon learning this swing properly you will be harnessing the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum". This is the reason my students and online school members of all age ranges end up bombing it farther than they ever had previously, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ This will provide a nice foundational understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag. Tom
I am glad to know that you enjoyed it, Wolfgang! My lessons on this "trail arm magic" have helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking. As such, I’ am confident this concept will perform well for you too! Yes - This swing key also applies to the driver. In fact, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: th-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/w-d-xo.html Beyond that, if you search the word "drive" on this channel you'll see some related content. Upon learning this swing properly you will be harnessing the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum". This is the reason my students and online school members of all age ranges end up bombing it farther than they ever had previously, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ This will provide a nice foundational understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag. Tom
I don't think there is a much better tip than this one, or a better online training course than Tom's. Since I have tucked my trail elbow in, staying attached, I'm hitting the ball straight and further than I have in my life. I am also making sure I have the proper grip, which I learned in Tom's online training course, keeping the crease and V's in the grip. In Tom's course I made changes to correct my grip that made everything else so much easier than it ever has. The new grip did feel foreign, but not long at all. All I had to do was start hitting balls with it and honestly, it feels like a luxury grip. Ball striking feels better than ever. I also learned how to time my swings, for example my irons swing time is saying 1000 and 1 in my mind. The Driver, I swing slow enough to give my swing time to happen. If I swing to hard, nothing has time to happen, except going to the desert. I look like I'm from the desert, I had been there so long. Everybody learns at a different pace. It took me some time before Tom's online course changed my golfing life for life in a direction I just couldn't get there on my own , watching video after video of different pros, not until I went through the course. I'm starting over and going through it again. I love golf again and Tom's course was my last go at it. I told my wife, if this didn't work, I'll have to quit. I was very frustrated then. LOL
That's AWESOME, Scott!! I sincerely appreciate your kind words and testimonial for the online school!! I'm very glad to know the extent of your improvement and your renewed level of exuberance for this great game; that enjoyment factor is ultimately what this is all about. Excellent job incorporating the instruction into your swing - your success is clearly a result of your commitment to the process and your perseverance therein. Thanks again for your support and keep up the fantastic work!! 💪💪 Tom
I may sound like I'm teaching in my posts. I may be doing that indeed. Everything that I talk about which I limit what I will say about, I learned by watching Saguto videos and applying them, just like the rest of the others that leave awesome posts that I learn from to. For me this is a team effort. We don't know each other , but we all have the same goal. Crispy ball striking consistently. Everything that I tried new in Saguto training felt weird, odd and not really comfortable with it. Over the years, I have learned in golf if something feels that way, it has to be good. The thing for me that stands out as the biggest wonderful odd thing is the grip. It took some time even after I was told the proper way to grip the club. Once my grip was finally corrected, my ball striking shocked me and I it was with what I call a lazy swing. Best wishes to everyone that is trying to hit those crispy shots that really do make life much better. @@SagutoGolf
My pleasure, Steve! And yes - absolutely - if we can get Mr. Hogan right there are tremendously effective swing keys to be garnered! Thanks for your message! 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/
One of the best tips ever ... and your videos on it have been epic, huge hits *** However, I'd advise people not to get too obsessed with completely sticking it to the body I mean, especially on the longer clubs it peels off a bit, right? But, in general, "keep it sticky" ... that's my swing thought. Keep that right elbow sticky. Not stuck, but sticky. Know what I mean?
I appreciate that, Justin. It is certainly acceptable to have a few inches of space between the trail elbow and the torso at the top, just like I have in my swing. The key is that the arm has not lost its "tucked" orientation. It is externally rotated and the elbow is definitely not flying away, meaning that it is in perfect position to reconnect in the downswing. "Gluing" it in there is a "feel" that is necessary for most amateurs to achieve this desired action. Tom
Tom, I came across this video and find it very interesting. I have been working on learning the single plane swing, however I am struggling transferring my weight to my front side. As a result I am having mixed results. Does this swing tip also work with a driver?
Hi Steve, Yes - this swing key - as well as the weight-forward component - also apply to the driver. In fact, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: th-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/w-d-xo.html Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ This will provide a nice foundational understanding of the swing keys - including that forward weight load - that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag. After working through 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. That is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many 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. Tom
@@SagutoGolf Thanks Tom, I will check these out. I watched a few of your other videos about stack and tilt. I tried that swing out today on the range and really hit the balls good. I'm definitly interested in that swing technique!
I'm glad you enjoyed it! Sorry too disappoint, but my own personal "feels" are not relevant to you because they are unique to me. 😎 Beyond that, they do change quite regularly as I'm always thinking about new possibilities for my lesson content. (Although as long as my setup is good and I've pre-established the necessary connections, I can trust that no matter my "trigger du jour", it's going to get me moving properly into the takeaway and backswing.) 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. The lessons and drills provide the guidelines and set the boundaries, while allowing ample leeway for each individual golfer to infuse and exercise their own uniqueness. Tom
Thanks - I'm glad to know that you enjoyed it! My lessons on this "trail arm magic" have helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking. I’m confident this concept will perform well for you too! 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/
Great tip, tried it and right away hit my 7 iron the best I ever hit it. I tried my 5 iron but wasn't as pleased with the results, still hit it better but most likely my error. Is this tip good for all clubs or just the shorter irons? Thanks for all the great tips, keep them coming. Dan
Hi Dan, Yes - this swing key applies through the bag. In fact, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: th-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/w-d-xo.html It's not uncommon to experience great results initially with the shorter irons, but give it appropriate time and you will get that same level of ball striking bliss with the longer clubs that you got with the 7 iron. 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 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 Keep up the great work! Tom
Thank you so much your so informative and it doesn’t feel like a drill just relaxed and fun . Keep it up brilliant stuff . I’ll put it into practice this weekend for sure . Thanks for the other info ⭐️
Been out this afternoon I can’t believe how much this works I just literally hit my best round . Hit a 77 on my local course which is 6 shots better than usual . Can’t believe it this is ridiculous I’ve been struggling with my driver for yrs but not today . Thanks buddy class tutoring 🏌️♂️
Absolutely, Chris - this swing key also applies to the driver. In fact, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: th-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/w-d-xo.html Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ This will provide a nice foundational understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag. Tom
Hi. Appreciate the videos. It looks like at the very top of your backswing there is some separation of the right elbow from the body, but it reconnects back against the body when the downswing begins. Do I have that right?
I'm glad you are enjoying my content, Jeff! It is certainly acceptable to have a few inches of space between the trail elbow and the torso at the top, just like I have in my swing. The key is that the arm has not lost its "tucked" orientation and the elbow is definitely not flying away, meaning that it is in perfect position to reconnect in the downswing. "Gluing" it in there is a "feel" that is necessary for most amateurs to achieve this desired action - at least until they have properly ingrained it. 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
Hi Tom! Wanted to mention...I was having difficulty doing so...BUT...only because I was able to see that I did not tilt at set-up. Once I tilted, my right arm stayed tucked and connected with the ball very easily. It seems to me, that to know that I am properly stacked and tilted, it feels exaggerated...just something I have to get used to feeling. Great teachings, my friend!
Excellent job figuring that out!! 💪💪 Weird is good when we're trying to incorporate the necessary changes in the spirit of improvement. But as the crispiness builds in the weirdness and exaggeration of the feels tend to dissipate. I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and 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 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 glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Mike! I simply "allow" the wrists to work as they should without forcing anything. 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 arm, wrist, and hand 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. Tom
I'm glad you enjoying it! Yes - my lessons on this "trail arm magic" have helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking. I’m confident this concept will perform well for you too! 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
Yes - This swing key also applies to the driver. In fact, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: th-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/w-d-xo.html Beyond that, if you search the word "drive" on this channel you'll see some related content. And no - you will not be sacrificing - and, in fact, will likely be increasing - your clubhead speed by keeping it on the proper path. Upon learning this swing properly you will be harnessing the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum". This is the reason my students and online school members of all age ranges end up bombing it farther than they ever had previously, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ This will provide a nice foundational understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag. Tom
I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you, Mark!! Here is a 9-Hole Course Vlog from a couple of years ago: th-cam.com/video/YLVhf0VdWSw/w-d-xo.html 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/
Hi Tom, after great success using this tip with my irons I tried it today on the range with my woods...WOW! I like it because I can set up square and hit the ball high and dead straight like a Sugato/Hogan ball striking machine. It is great that it works so well with irons and woods..guess that is why Hogan won so much..lol Could you make a video showing how to use this tucked right elbow while chipping and pitching...not sure if Hogan had to chip much..lol....cheers
My lesson series on this "trail arm magic" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome wide variety of issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that this concept is performing well for you, too! Excellent job incorporating it into your swing!! 💪💪 Yes - this same concept applies to chipping and pitching. In fact, here is a chipping lesson that has helped a lot of golfers to improve their greenside performance: th-cam.com/video/aatbA39KtRc/w-d-xo.html Thanks for sharing your ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Hi Tom, superb as always. May you go deeper into the trail arm glueing please? I mean, are you glueing it to your torso entirely, from armpit to elbow, and for the entire backswing, or are you letting some freedom to your right elbow to separate from your rib cage at the top of the back? E.g., if we divide the right bicep in three segments (from armpit to elbow) let’s say that you glue the fist 1/3 segment (armpit) to your core and let some freedom for the other two segments during the back. Thanks !
Hi Juan Carlos, It is certainly acceptable to have a few inches of space between the trail elbow and the torso at the top, just like I have in my swing. The key is that the arm has not lost its "tucked" orientation and the elbow is definitely not flying away, meaning that it is in perfect position to reconnect in the downswing. "Gluing" it in there is a "feel" that is necessary for most amateurs to achieve this desired action - at least until they have properly ingrained it. While there is certainly content on my channel that addresses this topic, a more structured option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lessons and drills, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Thanks! Tom Saguto, PGA
🎵🎵 A little bit is better than nada Sometime you want the whole enchilada A little bit is better than nada A little bit or nothin' at all 🎶🎵 Thanks for the lesson - Joe
I appreciate your kind words, Daryl, and I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you! I hope it performs well when you put it into practice! Rock on! 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/ PPS And if interested, here is a link to my guitar channel 😎: www.youtube.com/@TomsRockinGuitar
It's not necessarily something we should have to "try" to do, but yes - the trail arm does not full straighten until just past impact. If it occurs before that we have a swing flaw known as "early extension" (or "casting") along with the contact and ball flight issues inherent to that. 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
LOL! Mine are not for sale because I love them too much. However, I do recommend finding your local PXG rep and getting fitted. It's a great experience! Tom
@@SagutoGolf Just teasing Tom. I do love the gen 5 white/black combo. Struggling with split grip and no arm extension on the follow through!! Thx all your content!!
The answer lies in ball flight laws. Clubface angle relative to target line is the primary influencer of the ball's starting line and face relative to path determines direction and degree of curvature. From there we can then do some reverse engineering to identify and neutralize the cause of a sideways shot. For example, it could be that your path has shallowed too much or that your swing still has some leftover remnants of subconscious compensatory moves that you made to neutralize a previously steeper path. Video and/or a launch monitor that provides path and face angle data will be very helpful in diagnosing the culprit. While there are certainly videos on my channel that may help, a better option for you would be 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 Thanks - I'm glad to know that you are enjoying my content!! Tom
There are two things at play that are embedded in your question: 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 (a very common affliction within the amateur golfing realm). 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. Here are some lesson videos related to this topic: - th-cam.com/video/VtufwVMChHg/w-d-xo.html - th-cam.com/video/oNy1dyEQ2cc/w-d-xo.html - th-cam.com/video/HIBcDxGHjqk/w-d-xo.html TS
If I am correctly surmising what you are referring to, then this video should summarize my opinion: th-cam.com/video/vG0UtsgRvUA/w-d-xo.html Thanks, Tom PS: Would you like to learn some key aspects of the body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance 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
A belated question Tom. If you keep your trail arm connected in the down swing , wont the trail arm to some degree drag along your chest causing a loss of speed in the process?
Nope - there's no "drag" at all if this is executed properly. This puts the trail arm in a perfect, loaded position to fire powerfully through the zone, while at the same time preserving the ideal downswing path. While there are certainly other videos on my channel that address this topic, a better option for you would be 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 Tom
Yes - This swing key absolutely applies to the driver. In fact, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: th-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/w-d-xo.html Beyond that, if you search the word "drive" on this channel you'll see some related content. Upon learning this swing properly you will be harnessing the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum". This is the reason my students and online school members of all age ranges end up bombing it farther than they ever had previously, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ This will provide a nice foundational understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag. Tom
Yes - to some extent it is, Ken. Although typically we are taught to put that sock - or tee, glove, towel, etc. - up in the armpit area, and this does not do enough to ingrain the level of connection needed. Instead, place that sock a few inches down the upper arm - about halfway between the shoulder and elbow - and then press it against the side of the ribcage. That's the type of "glue" needed to get that trail arm behaving properly! 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
it feels weird to do but after a bucket of balls it feels weirder not to do it! Any tips on keeping the left arm straight while the right arm is glued? Feels like if I go any higher then butt of club pointing at the ground, I can't keep the arm glued with the left arm straight.
I'm glad to know that this lesson performed well for you! Your lead arm connection point is in the armpit area and no lower than that as we want that arm to travel 45 degrees across the upper chest during the backswing. Beyond that, a proper setup will free your body up to make a full and uninhibited turn. For example, weight forward 55/45 (up to 60/40 with the longer clubs), both feet flared out approximately 20 degrees with the knees similarly angled outward, arms hanging naturally from the shoulders (except for the driver, for which we push them out an inch or so to encourage more of the around-the-body motion needed for that lengthy shaft), and hands even with the inside of the lead thigh are prescribed setup features of the swing system I teach. This orientation provides for an unrestricted 45 degrees of tilted hip turn, at which point we only need to add another 45 degrees of shoulder turn for a full 90 degrees. The result is a centered, stress-free, flowing motion back and through, and a very body-friendly, consistent, powerful swing. While there are certainly videos on my channel that address this topic, a better option for you would be 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/ Keep up the great work! Tom
Nice and crispy Saguto - real crispy!!! I need to work on remembering the other tip you made in a separate video: buttons up!!! That move combined with this move - solid gold!! Maybe a new video combining those two ideas? Unrelated: are you teaching at Tradition? I sent an email last week but have not heard back. If you are, I'll be in town in February with about 40/50 huge Eagles fans and we are slated to play one day at Tradition. I'd like to sign up for a lesson - if you give private lessons. Keep up your great work, Bud - you have it all!
I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you, Tom!! And yes - this tucked trail arm component pairs nicely with the "Buttons to the Sky" lesson. 40-50 huge Eagles fans??? Wow. I grew up in a Giants household - the hapless Giants, nowadays - so I'm not sure I could stomach that..... 😆😆 I appreciate your interest. I had phased out in-person lessons awhile back so I could dedicate more time to my online school. At this point I'm not sure if I will resume them, but you can feel free to check back periodically see if I've reconsidered. However, once my schedule permits I most likely will again be offering virtual private instruction and coaching to my school's members to assist with their progress, and this can be done for any member from anywhere around the globe. You may learn more about these prospective a la carte options here: saguto.golf/lessons As for the online school, thousands of men and women from across the globe spanning all age ranges and talent levels 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 Thanks so much for your kind words and keep up the great work!! Tom
@@SagutoGolf thanks - I kinda of knew that from your website but was hoping for a one off. I'll take a look at virutal instruction but I recall seeing a message stating you are already at max students at present time. But I will check back from time to time. Stay well and keep hitting Crispies!!
Awesome!! My lesson series on this "trail arm magic" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that this concept is performing well for you, too! Thanks for sharing your success with it 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/
Hey Tom is it ok when I weaken my grip but with the tucked elbow I like hitting the fade and when i don’t weaken my grip I hit push draws I feel like i can’t control it so is it ok to weaken my grip to hit the fade
Awesome!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Dennis; excellent job incorporating it into your swing!! Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Dude I've been loving these videos, my iron game even down to chipping has been so much better, the problem i have is when it comes i start getting into the 3, 4 iron or specially the driver
I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you, and I'm thrilled for your improvements to date!! 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 Oftentimes when golfers are hitting everything well except for the longer clubs - which is quite normal early in the swing change process as a golfer gets used to applying the weight-forward concept to the fairway woods and 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 longer clubs 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. 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 length of the longer clubs encourages 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) As it relates to the driver, many believe - and some even teach - that we must try to "hit up on the ball". 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 ) If you've not already joined, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 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. Keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom
@@SagutoGolf Thank you for the detailed info! I kind of believe i am doing what you described in #2 and need to get the club working around me more. I can say your content thus far though has 100 percent help me better visualize and feel what should happen in my swing. I will check out the videos and your website. Thanks again!
LOL! I appreciate that! Mr. Hogan delivered - and continues to deliver posthumously - phenomenal and timeless instructional value, right?! But there are just so many misconceptions about Hogan’s swing out there - particularly within the realm of misunderstood or misapplied teachings - that have sadly relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of chronic frustration. I’m doing my best to clear these up one by one and put an end to this madness, because if we can get Hogan right there are tremendously effective swing keys to be garnered. Thanks for your message and support! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, perhaps you might also 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
I have watched this right elbow multiple Times in your video. When I swing it that’s my only swing thought to keep that elbow tucked in. I feel that I put immense amount of pressure to keep it tucked in .. is that normal or am I overthinking it too much. Tia again ajd awesome video as usual
Hi Anish, This should not create stress or discomfort, but it can certainly feel restricted initially if your trail arm did not previously have this level of connectivity, and the external rotation of the arm may feel different as well. It is certainly acceptable to have a few inches of space between the trail elbow and the torso at the top, just like I have in my swing. The key is that the arm has not lost its "tucked" orientation and the elbow is definitely not flying away, meaning that it is in perfect position to reconnect in the downswing. "Gluing" it in there is a "feel" that is necessary for most amateurs to achieve this desired action. Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Tom
Hey Tom, I want to know what clubs you have currently in the golf bag, I’m quite curious, I do know that you have the pxg irons I believe and they sound incredible. Appreciate you! 👍
Hi Logan, My bag is now stocked with the new PXG 0311 GEN6 Driver & 3W, and 0311P irons. AeroTech Steel Fiber shafts in S-flex. The only thing I kept was my Edel custom-fitted putter. Thanks - I'm glad you're enjoying my videos! 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 have been following your channel and a member of your school for over a year now. I have improved some, but still have some inconsistency. I was fitted for irons over 3 years ago with probably a bad swing so could some of my inconsistency be from those clubs being fitted for my old swing? I’m 5’5” and irons were -1/2” and 2 degrees upright. Thanks.
Professional clubfitters are going to dial your equipment in to precisely match the swing you bring to them on the day of your fitting. So, if for example on that particular day you were steep and across the line - and your objective from the session was to achieve a better ball flight and tighter dispersion pattern - then your fitting specs were designed to accommodate that exact swing. If you have since corrected your path, then a 2-degree upright lie angle - which is significant - may be causing you some issues with your ball flight. As such, I would definitely suggest going for another fitting. Tom
I love your videos but I’m confused. I watched your video from a year or two ago and you said too keep both arms straight in the back swing. Video titled(this arm straight feeling best kept secret). 3/4 of the way through the video you’re hitting balls and saying arm straight turn the chest. This video you say keep your right arm tucked. It feels disconnected if I keep my right arm straight on the backswing. I need your advice.
Hi Gary, There are a couple of things at play here. Regarding the first video that you referenced, the "feel" is straight arms. Of course the wrists hinge and the trail arm folds to 90 degrees, and I made a point to specifically mention that. Beyond that, 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. As such, it is very important to understand that the lessons on this channel - while fully aligned with the swing method I teach - address a variety of topics, issues, feels, and/or common flaws/fixes from one episode to the next. They are certainly not intended to be taken as a comprehensive, step-by-step, position-by-position learning platform like the structured curriculum of my online school, which I strongly recommend to anyone who truly wishes to get on the proper path towards owning this swing as it will make for a far more efficient and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through my TH-cam content. The lessons and drills provide the guidelines and set the boundaries, while allowing ample leeway for each individual golfer to infuse and exercise their own uniqueness. 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 of the school, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. 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 my formal instruction style. Thanks, Tom
This is something I've been working on without realizing it (I had tried it by chance and seemed to be more consistent with it). Would this be the exact same principle with driver, only difference being hitting the ball on the up swing due to ball position in regards to your lead foot?
My lesson series on this "trail arm magic" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that this concept is performing well for you, too. Nice job figuring it out!! Yes - This swing key also applies to the driver. In fact, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: th-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/w-d-xo.html Beyond that, if you search the word "drive" on this channel you'll see some related content. I am aware that many folks out there believe - and some even teach - that we must try to "hit up on the ball" with the driver. However, consider that in our stock setup with the driver the hands are even with the inside of the lead thigh (as they are with all clubs when playing a standard shot) and our ball position is even with the inside of the heel of the lead foot. This presets a very slight degree of forward shaft lean with the driver. Beyond that, the ball is behind the zero-point of the swing (which is even with the lead shoulder), meaning that without any contrived manipulations the club will still be on its descent - albeit very close to flat - at impact. So, perhaps with the exception of folks with slower swing speeds - or those Long Drive participants teeing it extra high and hitting maybe 1-2 balls out of 10 onto a 60-yard wide "fairway" - in general the path is still ever so slightly down. In fact, the PGA Tour average with the driver is actually minus (e.g.: downward) 1.5 degrees - nearly level - and it should feel level - but slightly down nonetheless. (Here is an article on Ping’s website addressing this topic - ping.com/en-us/blogs/proving-grounds/optimal-launch-and-spin#:~:text=According%20to%20Trackman%2C%20PGA%20Tour,85%25%20ball%2Dflight%20laws ) For these reasons I do not advocate trying to hit up on the ball, and efforts to do so due to erroneous advice has caused many an amateur significant issues with their driver. Upon learning this swing properly you will be harnessing the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum". This is the reason my students and online school members of all age ranges end up bombing it farther than they ever had previously, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. And here's a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ Thanks for your message and keep up the great work! Tom
@@SagutoGolfthank you for this response! Forever grateful I came across your channel this season. I'm a high handicapper finishing my 4th year and this season I shaved about 8 points (32 to currently 23.5 😂, short game failure in particular) most of which happened after a handful of your videos reaffirming certain things and teaching plenty of others. Will be a follower for the rest of my golf "career"!
You are correct that the right arm tucked is essential, but it for sure will NOT fix everything. I have been a PGA Professional for 20 years and I can damn well prove that there is far more than this simple move to make your game better.
There's no need for you to "prove" anything. Of course there is more to the swing than this, otherwise there wouldn't be any need for our profession. 😎 However, I can say with certainty as validated by reams of unsolicited feedback that my lesson series on this trail arm action has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a wide variety of swing issues and experience great ball striking. Thnaks, Tom Saguto, PGA
The stock shot shape for this swing system is a powerful baby push-draw. However, with just some minor setup adjustments we can work it the other way just as easily. 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
Can you talk a bit about face control in the swing? I've been trying to keep that trail arm glued in and my weight forward, but still tend to slash at the ball and hit with an open face. I know I'm still coming from the inside, but just have some nasty push slices because that face ends up open. How do I stop?!
Well, if the face is square at address and open at impact, then you are likely either 1) manipulating the club - consciously or subconsciously - with the hands at some point in the motion, or 2) some component of your swing is either out of sequence or not being properly executed. It's impossible for me to offer an accurate diagnosis without seeing your swing, which would be beyond the scope of this forum. I believe you will benefit well from working through 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 is the link: go.saguto.golf/ Tom
I was using JumboMax Ultralite grips in extra-large for much of 2022 and the first part of 2023. I had wanted to give them a try for a few reasons, including the fact that DeChambeau uses them and we share similar swing philosophies. I personally love the feel as well as how they help to keep my hands quiet through the zone. Now, having said that, I recently purchased a new set of PXG's, and since they don't carry the Jumbo's in-house I went with their largest available grip, which is a midsize. I absolutely love the clubs, and I'm putting the factory grips through the playing test before deciding whether or not to have them regripped. There are no issues with the Jumbos and I still really like the way they feel; that's just where I'm at presently. The Jumbos are not necessarily for everyone - and my fingers are a bit longer than average - so I routinely tell folks to "try before you buy." However, having a properly sized grip that feels both comfortable and secure is critically important as it is our only connection to the object that is going to deliver us blissful joy or deep anguish, yet it is perhaps also the most overlooked equipment fitting component in golf. Keep it KFCrispy! Tom
Absolutely - this swing key also applies to the driver. In fact, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: th-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/w-d-xo.html. Beyond that, if you search the word "drive" on this channel you'll see some related content. Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag, as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Tom Saguto, PGA
Hi James, I tend to not concern myself with what others are saying out there or any ensuing debates thereof and instead elect to "stay in my lane" with regard to lesson content. That's certainly not a slap against other methodologies; it's simply that I know what I teach works for me and for countless golfers across the globe who continue to flood my inbox with unsolicited testimonials of enjoying the best golf of their lives. For example, my lesson series on this "trail arm magic" has helped so many folks to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking. as this relates to your specific question, if you nail down this proper trail arm attachment and action then it will pretty much put the lead arm exactly where it needs to be from setup all the way through to the finish. Thanks, Tom PS: By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Tom: I don't see your right arm actually "glued" to your chest at the top of your backswing. There's a gap there that's quite noticeable. Also, you are blessed with enough flexibility to achieve a very wide swing while still keeping your left arm absolutely straight, that most people, especially seniors, can't achieve. Many of us will have to detach that right elbow from the chest to lengthen the backswing enough to get decent distance without forcing the swing which leads to other problems. I'm thinking that right arm tucked is more important in the downswing to shallow the club. What do you think?
Hi Ralph, First of all, it is certainly acceptable to have a few inches of space between the trail elbow and the torso at the top, just like I have in my swing. The key is that the arm has not lost its "tucked" orientation and the elbow is definitely not flying away, meaning that it is in perfect position to reconnect in the downswing. "Gluing" it in there is a "feel" that is necessary for most amateurs to achieve this desired action. As to the rest of your message, 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. Yes - this swing system is golf's version of the Fountain of Youth, and the results speak for themselves. 😎 Tom
My pleasure, Paul! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performed well when you put it into play today! Tom Saguto, PGA PS: By the way, since my channel’s content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thanks David!! 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: 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
Ben was compensating for his draw or slice i can't remember. But recent videos studying his swing and Jack Nicholas actually said Jack has the better swing. You'll have to check me statement facts. I noticed that chuncky midsection players do this already because of their waist size. I struggle keeping the arm tucked in so tight, like Hogan. Also Hogan did this on full swings not all swings if I remember correctly.
Hi Rick, Mr. Hogan made adjustment to counteract his hooking tendencies that plagued him early in his career. For example, his weak grip and cupped left wrist condition. However, the tucked trail arm was not such a "compensation", and properly executed it can pretty much put the entire swing on autopilot. This is why my lesson series on this "trail arm magic" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a host of swing issues and experience great ball striking. By the way, it is certainly acceptable to have a few inches of space between the trail elbow and the torso at the top, just like I have in my swing. The key is that the arm has not lost its "tucked" orientation and the elbow is definitely not flying away, meaning that it is in perfect position to reconnect in the downswing. "Gluing" it in there is a "feel" that is necessary for most amateurs to achieve this desired action. Tom PS: Here is a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
@SagutoGolf yes your don't look at the ball and teaching the Hogan tuck has been instrumental for me. I built my own driving range and apply as munch of your teaching and what I can find that helps me. I am about self taught out from watching videos. I feel in order me to get better I need to have a one on one lesson from the you tube people I have learned from like you. I'm just missing something and can't quite figure it out. I feel when I don't over think and just let it happen I'm not to shabby, but I know I have more distance in me even at 56 yrs old. I really just started this year to figure stuff out and hopefully by next year this time I'll know when to use what club for what shot and how far everything should go. Lot more to this golf then I ever thought but I'm up to the challenge. The old saying you don't know what you don't know and I don't know. Samething when I started bassfishing.
That's my transitional move from the top of the backswing, Russ. It's along the lines of what I'm demonstrating in these videos: - th-cam.com/video/dB4ItR3guGU/w-d-xo.html - th-cam.com/video/I5XYgKopTb4/w-d-xo.html - th-cam.com/video/iejRWhuB7y8/w-d-xo.html Tom
Can you talk about how you keep your left arm straight on the follow through? I can’t for the life of me keep mine straight. I hit the ball well but my left arm always folds a little on the follow through. And I’m referring to a 9-3 swing btw.
You may be getting a little bit of a disconnect with your arm structure. Try squeezing a balloon, inflatable ball, or something similar between your forearms and keeping it in place throughout the entirety of the motion. Beyond that, while there are certainly videos on my channel that address this topic, a better option for you would be 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/ Tom
@@SagutoGolf thanks for the reply. It’s more of a physical limitation. I don’t have the flexibility to come all the way around with straight arms without torquing the hell out of my lead knee and putting a lot of strain on my back. I’ve tried splaying my lead foot out and that helps some but my arm either has to fold some or in order to keep it straight I have to stop the follow through short with the shaft pointing right of the target line and the clubface open. Even with a ball between my arms I can’t get all the way around to a proper finish unless I bend my arm. I’m 65 and about as flexible as a 2x4. I signed up for the mini course ages ago and have watched pretty much all your videos but this one aspect of the 9-3 swing still haunts me. Due to a left shoulder injury and surgery 15 years ago the 9-3 swing is my full swing. Like I said I’m striking the ball very good so maybe folding the lead arm a little is just something I’ll have to live with. Out of curiosity what does it hurt to fold the arm a little? Loss of power? I hit the ball straight and my 7 iron distance is about 145yds.
Unfortunately, such sorcery from this dark underworld of golf instruction rarely finds its way to the mainstream because if too many folks found out about it the mainstream would then be rendered irrelevant....... 😎 Consider that despite all the advances in equipment, technology, golf course grooming, etc. the average golfer still struggles to break 100. Epic failures within the realm of “conventional” instruction, perhaps??? So many misconstrued and/or misguided teachings - such as taking the club straight back to create that disconnected "width", turning the shoulders level while independently lifting the arms, shifting into and torquing against a firm trail side, firing the hips, actively rolling the hands through impact, etc. - have relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of inconsistency and chronic frustration (and chronic back/knee/hip pain as well). I’m doing my best here to clear these up one by one and put an end to this madness…. In actuality, our straight lead arm - which is the radius of our swing arc - provides all the width we need, and by maintaining our connections and staying centered the result is a very consistent, body-friendly, and extremely 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 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 Tom
Mike's swing is poetry in motion, right?! Thanks - I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you! 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
Well, the good news is that you can practice the trail arm tuck while you're cooking, eating, watching football, shoveling snow......😎 Stay warm up there. I'm sure you'll get a few more decent playing days before Ol' Man Winter shows up! Tom
Yes - this swing key also applies to the driver. In fact, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: th-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/w-d-xo.html Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ This will provide a nice foundational understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag. Tom
The arm pit of your right arm is also pointed upward toward the sky. If I went back through all of your videos I know I’d find you mentioning that. Maybe both arm pits upward?
Sure, Ron - that's a byproduct of the correct tilting. turning, and extending actions. You may have also heard me say things like "point your lead shoulder at the ball", "point your shirt buttons to the sky", "keep your relationship with the ball", etc. 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. The lessons and drills provide the guidelines and set the boundaries, while allowing ample leeway for each individual golfer to infuse and exercise their own uniqueness. 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 Thanks for your comment! Tom
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This is such an important concept which has helped my confidence and brought my game to another level
Does the tucking of the arm also apply to your driver?
With your stack and tilt, quiet hands and glue the arms to the body lessons I dropped from a score of 105 at the beginning of the season to 85 today. And you made the swing so easy and repeatable, not to mention the increase in distance with all clubs. I have never had success like this before from any other lessons. Thank you Tom. I really appreciate what you have done for my game. As you say, "golf should be fun" and you made it really fun for me! Not to mention the bragging rites that I now have.
That is *OUTSTANDING,* Greg!! 💪💪
I sincerely appreciate your kind words and I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!!
Thanks so much for your support in sharing your DRAMATIC improvement and - most importantly - your enjoyment. Keep up the great work and keep on bragging - you've earned the right for sure!!
Tom
This is probably the number 1 tip from Tom that's made a big difference for me. Went from hitting the driver 200ish to around 240. No more slices either unless I get lazy
That's awesome, Daniel!!
My lesson series on this "trail arm magic" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that this concept is performing well for you, too.
Thanks for sharing your success with it 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/
Saguto would you ever post some start to finish holes? Would love to see you play some
he has some golf vlogs
Hi Charles,
Here is a 9-Hole Course Vlog from a couple of years ago: th-cam.com/video/YLVhf0VdWSw/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for your interest!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf thank you, and thanks for fixing my swing. I think I love you
This may be the best and most important golf video I’ve seen that will finally help me…thank you!
My pleasure, Peter! Based on all the unsolicited feedback, my lesson series on this "trail arm magic" have helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking. I’m confident this concept will perform well for you too!
Thanks for your message!
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/
Tom, thanks for these lessons. I won my first senior skins game last week. This weight forward and tucked elbow concept is amazing!!!!!!! Makes the game a lot more fun when you get confidence in your swing.
That's *AWESOME,* Berry - congrats on your victory!! 💪💪
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: 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/
Thank you for making this game so much simpler than anyone else I’ve watched. I’ve incorporated your technique now for my last four rounds. I had a hole in one on “pi” day (3/14) thanks to using the weight forward, tucked trail arm. Golf is more fun again.
Thank you Tom!
That's awesome, John, and congrats on your ACE!! 💪💪
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
Found your training videos about a month ago, you make it appear so simple. Strip it down to the basic's Thank you
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, David, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction.
Thanks for your message!
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/
This is what I have learned/experienced over the past year-completely changed my game. It keeps improving-getting easier,
Fantastic! My lesson series on this "trail arm magic" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome wide variety of issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that this concept is performing well for you, too!
Thanks for sharing your success with it and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: Since you made reference to your age in your other comment on the grip, I would be remiss if I didn't mention that a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. 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.
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.
Gotta start calling you saGOATO cause you the goat on TH-cam! 🐐
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Duncan, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
Thanks so much for your message and support!!
Tom
Excellent instruction. Conceptually simple methods. Anyone, at any level of golf proficiency, or any age, can do this. Best of all it just works. Follow this guy’s advice and your handicap will come down. It has for me. Golf is way more fun and way less frustrating. Oh, and I’m a happy subscriber.
Thanks again! I did my best to price the school at a "no-brainer" level given the quality and effectiveness of the delivered product, and I sincerely appreciate you recognizing that and taking the time to "shout it from the rooftop"!!
Keep it KFCrispy, keep it fun!!
Tom
I really like the simple mechanics of your swing. Fewer moving parts equal less risk of the swing falling apart.
I appreciate that, Allan, and I'm glad to know that my instruction and teaching style are resonating with you!
Yes - if we can eliminate the common swing-wrecking variables, then we can put our swing on autopilot without being paralyzed by mechanical thoughts.
Thanks again for your message and support!
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/
Literally a timely video! I was doing the three keys to Krispy ball striking, and man was it krispy, but then I would have some that just didn’t make it to the oven and a few overcooked. So I did what everyone neglects doing (film themselves swinging lol) and I noticed my right elbow ungluing on the downswing! Backswing it was there but as I initiated down it just sailed away and I couldn’t sail away with it! This video gave me the perfect cues and drills to stay Krispy!
The magic move is not the hip (squat other instructors are pushing) the magic move is elbow tucked!
Awesome! And nice job using video to diagnose and correct your issue!
My lesson series on this "trail arm magic" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome wide variety of issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that this concept is performing well for you, too.
Thanks for sharing your success with it, keep up the great work, and let's keep it KFCrispy out there!
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.
We had a warm day in NY 58 degrees for mid-Feb. went out and tried it…it made a pretty big difference on my strikes. Thanks very much.
That's fantastic, Rich! My lesson series on this "trail arm magic" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome wide variety of issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that this concept is performing well for you, too.
Thanks for sharing your success with it and keep up the great work as you prepare fore the upcoming season!
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
Another 9 holes today…more great ball flights…doing exactly what you instructed…as soon as I really get my tempos locked in solid I’m really going to have some serious fun…but only 3 bad shots today…and I recovered for bogie…what I really like is I don’t ruminate…yes ruminate about the swing while at address…it’s so nice to compress the ball…fun is what golf should be…and it is now…my odds have improved greatly for a good, playable outcome…love it! Thanks a trillion.
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What more can I say? I'm absolutely thrilled for your ongoing progress and for your rumination-free enjoyment of this greatest of games in the way it is meant to be enjoyed!!
Well done, and thanks for another awesome update!!
Tom
I’m excited to try the tucked arm on all my clubs but for some reason I came up with same idea but it was for putting and it has been really helpful.. I guess I’m staying more connected. Can’t wait to try this out with all the other clubs Thank you!!
My pleasure, Phil! My lesson series on this "trail arm magic" have helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a wide variety of swing issues and experience great ball striking. I’m confident this concept will perform well for you too!
While I certainly have other content that addresses this topic, a more structured option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lessons and drills, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
And yes, this absolutely can be applied to the putting action as a means to eliminate variables from the stroke.
Thanks for your message and have fun out there working this into your full swing!
Tom Saguto, PGA
I have three Saguto-ims I do at setup and maintain thru the swing. Weight forward, left arm straight, right elbow tucked. Getting more comfortable with them. Short 80 in a recent round. Would have broke 80, but on 18 hit in trees on right, punched out across fairway to trees on left, punched out to fairway, pitch to green, two putt for disappointing double bogey (and a happy 80). I know I am on the right path to "the best golf of my life"!
Spectacular playing, Scott!!
And yes - those are some simple and excellent swing keys that you can easily take to the course without any fear of mechanical paralysis.
Thanks for the fantastic progress update, keep up the great work, and we'll see you regularly in the 70's very soon!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: If you've not already joined, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, 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/
Excellent tips. Right arm glued. Weight forward. Got it. That makes a happy golf swing. The Porsche of golf swings. Thanks Tom.
You got it, Ned!!
Now rev up that Carrera 911 Turbo swing of yours and take to your Happy Place.... 😎
Thanks - I'm very glad to know that my instruction is 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/
Hiya! I’m a 70 year old female golfer who has struggled with my after some minor injuries . I came upon these a few months ago. it’s 😅been 117 here in LV so not much golf but I’ve been swinging the club around an outside in the am. I cannot believe how stress free this swing is. Got t play a few times this week (dropped to 105😂) after a few holes it sorta clicked. The audio off the club face is something I haven’t heard in a few years. Not thinking I’m going to gain 50 yards but the feeling that I am going to hit the ball is wonderful. Thanks, this is a fun journey. it’s back to bogey hopefully par a few holes but certainly back to fun. Got the divot board….. that is a great visual device for long and short game. Yikes! I’m thin and fit but very FAT on the course😊
That's AWESOME, Stella!! 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 ball striking improvement and resulting enjoyment. Stay cool and keep up the fantastic work!! 💪💪
Tom Saguto, PGA
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom, great content as usual. The editing in this/recent videos is awesome. Slow speed multi-angle sequences is awesome. Thanks.
Thanks - I'm very glad to know that you've enjoyed these recent video productions, and I appreciate your kind words regarding my instruction content!!
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/
Thanks! I will certainly take advantage.@@SagutoGolf
Great video Tom. It is very difficult to do at first - takes a lot of practice!
Thanks.
I'm glad you enjoyed it, David!
Weird/difficult is good when we're trying to incorporate the necessary changes in the spirit of improvement. But as the crispiness builds in that tends to dissipate.
Embrace the challenge!
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
Omg ! You fixed my swing. I shortened my back swing and used this technique I’m hitting the ball great. I also did your advice about putting more weight on my left leg.
Fantastic! I'm very glad to know that my instruction is 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 - including that weight-forward component - in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Hi Tom...have really benefited from your videos...weight forward,elbow tucked in really works for me.One thing i have discovered through trial and error is raising my left heel off the ground and then starting the downswing by planting it firmly back down on the ground really helps me stay balanced,what do you think?
I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you, and I am thrilled for your improvement!
I have no issue with the lead heel elevation you are referring to if it is performing well for you. It can actually be a naturally occurring counterbalancing move as the tailbone moves targetward while the hips and shoulders execute a full, centered turn. Consider that Ben Hogan and many other ball striking greats had/have this same type of action in their swings.
Keep up the great work!!
Tom Saguto, PGA
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom im trying to save my brothers golf life... i been sending ur videos to him and he said my swing looks exactly like urs😂.. the best complement ive ever got
Awesome! I appreciate knowing that, and thanks for your kind words regarding my swing!!
With regard to your brother's golfing life, for a really good starting point to get him on the proper path towards improvement and enjoyment, here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where he can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Let's get him out of that abyss and into the wonderful world of consistent ball striking bliss!!
In the meantime, thanks again for your message and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
This is golden, and now I can have fewer “swing thoughts “ ❤
That's what we're striving for, Daisy - set it, forget it, and just swing it!
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed the lesson!
Tom
An excellent video Tom on the importance of that Right Arm Being Tucked Into the Right Side! I have been working on this for quite some time now and it is progressing nicely. And, the minute it leaves its position, the results, as you showed, are not good! Well Done Tom! Always enjoy your input and presentation!
Thanks John!! I've done several videos on this topic as it is just THAT important. Get the trail arm right and it can pretty much put the entire swing on autopilot.
Thanks for sharing your progress and keep up the great work!
Tom
it works really well. I check it all the time and it makes a big difference..
My lesson series on this "trail arm magic" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking, James. I'm very glad to know that this concept is performing well for you, too!
Thanks for validating it with your personal experience and keep up the great work!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, perhaps you might also 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
I love how not only is Tom damn good at golf but this dude can also absolutely shred on the guitar!
Thanks Clayton - I appreciate that!!
By the way, here's a link to my YT guitar channel if you'd like to check it out: www.youtube.com/@TomsRockinGuitar
Rock on!
Tom
I would’ve quit golf if it wasn’t for Mr. Saguto. Once I started implementing these things, I was suddenly able to play decent enough to where I can play with anyone and not make a fool of myself. Golf is fun again.
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 rekindled enjoyment, 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/
Beautiful golf swing, it works! Thank you.
Thanks! 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 Tom this the best one yet.
I appreciate that, Thomas! The lesson series on this "trail arm magic" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a host of swing issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that this concept also resonated with you, and I'm confident that it will perform well for you when you put it into play!
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...This lesson is a tremendous add on to the getting more distance from the driver lesson you posted two weeks ago. Played Tradition a couple of weeks ago and mentioned you to one of the rangers and he spoke very highly of you...which is nice.
That's fabulous, Tom!! The lesson series on this "trail arm magic" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a host of swing issues and experience great ball striking, and yes - it absolutely pairs well with that driver episode. I'm very glad to know that the combination of these lessons is performing well for you - excellent job working them into your swing!! 💪💪
Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and also for the Tradition shout out - I sincerely appreciate that! They've got a great staff there.
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 Tom, your golf tips have helped me rekindle my love for the game once again.....I guess it helps when you are hitting flush crispy draws off the PXG irons! Are you still incorporating the Straight Stick in your drills?
That's fantastic, Eric!! Indeed - there is nothing like the feel - and sound - of a striped crispy push draw off of a PXG iron !💪💪
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you.
And yes - I absolutely include the Straight Stick in my practice routines.
Thanks so much for sharing your ball striking improvement and rekindled enthusiasm, and keep up the great work!!
Tom
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You are so positive all the time. You bring it over any time nicely. Thanks…
Thanks for that! I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
Keep it positive out there!!
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/
I have issues on downswing where I throw the arms/early release and it’s very inconsistent. This looks brilliant, I assume it brings club at the perfect delivery position and then just rotate and finish through? Will it increase my in to out swing path more though since club isn’t going high on backswing?
The lesson series on this "trail arm magic" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a wide variety of swing issues - including early extension - and experience great ball striking. As such I am confident this will perform well for you too!
If interested here is an episode specific to the topic of early extension: th-cam.com/video/RPBhaX_ILoE/w-d-xo.html
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 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
Tucking that right elbow has been the biggest change in my swing over the last few years, love the constant contact I get since doing that. I tend to come over the top and hit a big push hook when I get too "arms" and untuck that elbow. It shocks me everytime when I keep that elbow tucked how perfect of a shot it is. My handicap went from around an 5 to a current 1.5 (and going lower) since the elbow tuck....now if only mu putting was as good as my ball striking :)
Love the content, really happy to see someone out there showing how fantastic Hogan's ideals are!
Indeed, Adam - if we get Hogan right there is tremendous and timeless instructional value to be garnered!!
My lesson series on this "trail arm magic" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that this concept is performing well for you, too!
Thanks for sharing your success with it, keep up the great work, and spend some time on that practice green!! 😎
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 will def check it out, love your content!@@SagutoGolf
Have you tried tucking your elbow with putter? Game changer for me
Hey fantastic lesson , do you do this with your driver as well
Thanks Craig - I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
Yes - this swing key also applies to the driver. In fact, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: th-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/w-d-xo.html
Upon learning this swing properly you will be harnessing the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum". This is the reason my students and online school members of all age ranges end up bombing it farther than they ever had previously, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews.
Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ This will provide a nice foundational understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag.
Tom
Thanks for sharing this insight on the "glued-in right elbow". I guess this is valid also for driver?
I am glad to know that you enjoyed it, Wolfgang!
My lessons on this "trail arm magic" have helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking. As such, I’ am confident this concept will perform well for you too!
Yes - This swing key also applies to the driver. In fact, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: th-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/w-d-xo.html Beyond that, if you search the word "drive" on this channel you'll see some related content.
Upon learning this swing properly you will be harnessing the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum". This is the reason my students and online school members of all age ranges end up bombing it farther than they ever had previously, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews.
Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ This will provide a nice foundational understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag.
Tom
I don't think there is a much better tip than this one, or a better online training course than Tom's. Since I have tucked my trail elbow in, staying attached, I'm hitting the ball straight and further than I have in my life. I am also making sure I have the proper grip, which I learned in Tom's online training course, keeping the crease and V's in the grip. In Tom's course I made changes to correct my grip that made everything else so much easier than it ever has. The new grip did feel foreign, but not long at all. All I had to do was start hitting balls with it and honestly, it feels like a luxury grip. Ball striking feels better than ever. I also learned how to time my swings, for example my irons swing time is saying 1000 and 1 in my mind. The Driver, I swing slow enough to give my swing time to happen. If I swing to hard, nothing has time to happen, except going to the desert. I look like I'm from the desert, I had been there so long. Everybody learns at a different pace. It took me some time before Tom's online course changed my golfing life for life in a direction I just couldn't get there on my own , watching video after video of different pros, not until I went through the course. I'm starting over and going through it again. I love golf again and Tom's course was my last go at it. I told my wife, if this didn't work, I'll have to quit. I was very frustrated then. LOL
That's AWESOME, Scott!!
I sincerely appreciate your kind words and testimonial for the online school!! I'm very glad to know the extent of your improvement and your renewed level of exuberance for this great game; that enjoyment factor is ultimately what this is all about.
Excellent job incorporating the instruction into your swing - your success is clearly a result of your commitment to the process and your perseverance therein.
Thanks again for your support and keep up the fantastic work!! 💪💪
Tom
I may sound like I'm teaching in my posts. I may be doing that indeed. Everything that I talk about which I limit what I will say about, I learned by watching Saguto videos and applying them, just like the rest of the others that leave awesome posts that I learn from to. For me this is a team effort. We don't know each other , but we all have the same goal. Crispy ball striking consistently. Everything that I tried new in Saguto training felt weird, odd and not really comfortable with it. Over the years, I have learned in golf if something feels that way, it has to be good. The thing for me that stands out as the biggest wonderful odd thing is the grip. It took some time even after I was told the proper way to grip the club. Once my grip was finally corrected, my ball striking shocked me and I it was with what I call a lazy swing. Best wishes to everyone that is trying to hit those crispy shots that really do make life much better. @@SagutoGolf
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Thanks Martin - I sincerely appreciate your kind words and support!!
Tom
Another great lesson from a great instructor!
Thanks so much, Robert - I'm glad you enjoyed the video and I appreciate your ongoing support!!
Tom
big thanks Tom! praise Hogan too 🎉😊⛳⛳
My pleasure, Steve! And yes - absolutely - if we can get Mr. Hogan right there are tremendously effective swing keys to be garnered!
Thanks for your message!
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/
What a Great lesson why because it works. Thank Tom God Bless
Thanks Ken - I'm glad the trail arm magic is performing well for you!
Have a blessed day!
Tom
One of the best tips ever ... and your videos on it have been epic, huge hits
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However, I'd advise people not to get too obsessed with completely sticking it to the body
I mean, especially on the longer clubs it peels off a bit, right?
But, in general, "keep it sticky" ... that's my swing thought.
Keep that right elbow sticky.
Not stuck, but sticky.
Know what I mean?
I appreciate that, Justin.
It is certainly acceptable to have a few inches of space between the trail elbow and the torso at the top, just like I have in my swing. The key is that the arm has not lost its "tucked" orientation. It is externally rotated and the elbow is definitely not flying away, meaning that it is in perfect position to reconnect in the downswing. "Gluing" it in there is a "feel" that is necessary for most amateurs to achieve this desired action.
Tom
@@SagutoGolf I follow you. The Feel is more important than the Real here. Tucked feeling, not letting it fly away.
Tom, I came across this video and find it very interesting. I have been working on learning the single plane swing, however I am struggling transferring my weight to my front side. As a result I am having mixed results.
Does this swing tip also work with a driver?
Hi Steve,
Yes - this swing key - as well as the weight-forward component - also apply to the driver. In fact, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: th-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/w-d-xo.html
Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ This will provide a nice foundational understanding of the swing keys - including that forward weight load - that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag.
After working through 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. That is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many 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.
Tom
@@SagutoGolf Thanks Tom, I will check these out. I watched a few of your other videos about stack and tilt. I tried that swing out today on the range and really hit the balls good. I'm definitly interested in that swing technique!
Tom, awesome video. What starts the backswing in your mind? Is it just the left shoulder?
I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Sorry too disappoint, but my own personal "feels" are not relevant to you because they are unique to me. 😎 Beyond that, they do change quite regularly as I'm always thinking about new possibilities for my lesson content. (Although as long as my setup is good and I've pre-established the necessary connections, I can trust that no matter my "trigger du jour", it's going to get me moving properly into the takeaway and backswing.) 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. The lessons and drills provide the guidelines and set the boundaries, while allowing ample leeway for each individual golfer to infuse and exercise their own uniqueness.
Tom
Thanks Tom, this was one of the best tips I ever got!
Thanks - I'm glad to know that you enjoyed it!
My lessons on this "trail arm magic" have helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking. I’m confident this concept will perform well for you too!
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/
Great tip, tried it and right away hit my 7 iron the best I ever hit it. I tried my 5 iron but wasn't as pleased with the results, still hit it better but most likely my error. Is this tip good for all clubs or just the shorter irons?
Thanks for all the great tips, keep them coming.
Dan
Hi Dan,
Yes - this swing key applies through the bag. In fact, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: th-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/w-d-xo.html
It's not uncommon to experience great results initially with the shorter irons, but give it appropriate time and you will get that same level of ball striking bliss with the longer clubs that you got with the 7 iron.
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 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
Keep up the great work!
Tom
Thank you so much your so informative and it doesn’t feel like a drill just relaxed and fun . Keep it up brilliant stuff . I’ll put it into practice this weekend for sure . Thanks for the other info ⭐️
My pleasure, Craig!
Have fun out there this weekend working on that trail arm magic!!
Tom
Been out this afternoon I can’t believe how much this works I just literally hit my best round . Hit a 77 on my local course which is 6 shots better than usual . Can’t believe it this is ridiculous I’ve been struggling with my driver for yrs but not today . Thanks buddy class tutoring 🏌️♂️
Dose it work with driver also???
Absolutely, Chris - this swing key also applies to the driver. In fact, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: th-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/w-d-xo.html
Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ This will provide a nice foundational understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag.
Tom
Hi. Appreciate the videos. It looks like at the very top of your backswing there is some separation of the right elbow from the body, but it reconnects back against the body when the downswing begins. Do I have that right?
I'm glad you are enjoying my content, Jeff!
It is certainly acceptable to have a few inches of space between the trail elbow and the torso at the top, just like I have in my swing. The key is that the arm has not lost its "tucked" orientation and the elbow is definitely not flying away, meaning that it is in perfect position to reconnect in the downswing. "Gluing" it in there is a "feel" that is necessary for most amateurs to achieve this desired action - at least until they have properly ingrained it.
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
Hi Tom! Wanted to mention...I was having difficulty doing so...BUT...only because I was able to see that I did not tilt at set-up. Once I tilted, my right arm stayed tucked and connected with the ball very easily. It seems to me, that to know that I am properly stacked and tilted, it feels exaggerated...just something I have to get used to feeling. Great teachings, my friend!
Excellent job figuring that out!! 💪💪
Weird is good when we're trying to incorporate the necessary changes in the spirit of improvement. But as the crispiness builds in the weirdness and exaggeration of the feels tend to dissipate.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and 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 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 excellent!Do you roll the lead wrist at the same time?
I'm glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Mike!
I simply "allow" the wrists to work as they should without forcing anything. 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 arm, wrist, and hand 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.
Tom
Great tip! I think this may be why I couldn't fix my cupping wrist. Will try it next time!
I'm glad you enjoying it!
Yes - my lessons on this "trail arm magic" have helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking. I’m confident this concept will perform well for you too!
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
Same true for the driver I assume? Does this sacrifice any clubhead speed?
Yes - This swing key also applies to the driver. In fact, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: th-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/w-d-xo.html Beyond that, if you search the word "drive" on this channel you'll see some related content.
And no - you will not be sacrificing - and, in fact, will likely be increasing - your clubhead speed by keeping it on the proper path. Upon learning this swing properly you will be harnessing the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum". This is the reason my students and online school members of all age ranges end up bombing it farther than they ever had previously, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews.
Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ This will provide a nice foundational understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag.
Tom
Tom, perhaps a 9 hole - strategy, club selection, swing thoughts vid. with score to showcase your skills... thanks, your vids has helped my game.
I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you, Mark!! Here is a 9-Hole Course Vlog from a couple of years ago: th-cam.com/video/YLVhf0VdWSw/w-d-xo.html
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/
Hi Tom, after great success using this tip with my irons I tried it today on the range with my woods...WOW! I like it because I can set up square and hit the ball high and dead straight like a Sugato/Hogan ball striking machine. It is great that it works so well with irons and woods..guess that is why Hogan won so much..lol Could you make a video showing how to use this tucked right elbow while chipping and pitching...not sure if Hogan had to chip much..lol....cheers
My lesson series on this "trail arm magic" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome wide variety of issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that this concept is performing well for you, too! Excellent job incorporating it into your swing!! 💪💪
Yes - this same concept applies to chipping and pitching. In fact, here is a chipping lesson that has helped a lot of golfers to improve their greenside performance: th-cam.com/video/aatbA39KtRc/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for sharing your ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Hi Tom, superb as always. May you go deeper into the trail arm glueing please? I mean, are you glueing it to your torso entirely, from armpit to elbow, and for the entire backswing, or are you letting some freedom to your right elbow to separate from your rib cage at the top of the back? E.g., if we divide the right bicep in three segments (from armpit to elbow) let’s say that you glue the fist 1/3 segment (armpit) to your core and let some freedom for the other two segments during the back. Thanks !
Hi Juan Carlos,
It is certainly acceptable to have a few inches of space between the trail elbow and the torso at the top, just like I have in my swing. The key is that the arm has not lost its "tucked" orientation and the elbow is definitely not flying away, meaning that it is in perfect position to reconnect in the downswing. "Gluing" it in there is a "feel" that is necessary for most amateurs to achieve this desired action - at least until they have properly ingrained it.
While there is certainly content on my channel that addresses this topic, a more structured option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lessons and drills, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thanks!
Tom Saguto, PGA
Hi, Hoogan's swing style needs no more shallowing in dsw?
🎵🎵 A little bit is better than nada
Sometime you want the whole enchilada
A little bit is better than nada
A little bit or nothin' at all 🎶🎵
Thanks for the lesson - Joe
LOL! Glad you enjoyed it, Joe!!
TS
Great Advice ,Lesson from an Rock n Roll Samurai Ball striker !!
I appreciate your kind words, Daryl, and I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you! I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
Rock on!
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/
PPS And if interested, here is a link to my guitar channel 😎: www.youtube.com/@TomsRockinGuitar
Tom, should you try to straighten the right arm past impact, while keeping it “bent” before impact?
It's not necessarily something we should have to "try" to do, but yes - the trail arm does not full straighten until just past impact. If it occurs before that we have a swing flaw known as "early extension" (or "casting") along with the contact and ball flight issues inherent to that.
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
Tom I'm interested in buying your PXG irons.
LOL! Mine are not for sale because I love them too much. However, I do recommend finding your local PXG rep and getting fitted. It's a great experience!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf Just teasing Tom. I do love the gen 5 white/black combo. Struggling with split grip and no arm extension on the follow through!! Thx all your content!!
Tom, I seem to push shots to the right when I’m doing this, could you possibly tell me what I’m doing wrong? Love the videos! Thank you.
The answer lies in ball flight laws. Clubface angle relative to target line is the primary influencer of the ball's starting line and face relative to path determines direction and degree of curvature. From there we can then do some reverse engineering to identify and neutralize the cause of a sideways shot. For example, it could be that your path has shallowed too much or that your swing still has some leftover remnants of subconscious compensatory moves that you made to neutralize a previously steeper path. Video and/or a launch monitor that provides path and face angle data will be very helpful in diagnosing the culprit.
While there are certainly videos on my channel that may help, a better option for you would be 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
Thanks - I'm glad to know that you are enjoying my content!!
Tom
Hey Tom when I tuck in my right elbow into my side and when I swing should I just swing the club or have like a Collin morikawa kinda tempo
There are two things at play that are embedded in your question: 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 (a very common affliction within the amateur golfing realm). 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.
Here are some lesson videos related to this topic:
- th-cam.com/video/VtufwVMChHg/w-d-xo.html
- th-cam.com/video/oNy1dyEQ2cc/w-d-xo.html
- th-cam.com/video/HIBcDxGHjqk/w-d-xo.html
TS
@@SagutoGolf thank you so much
Mr. Saguto, what is your opinion on pelvic drop and equal head drop during the swing? After the back swing?
If I am correctly surmising what you are referring to, then this video should summarize my opinion: th-cam.com/video/vG0UtsgRvUA/w-d-xo.html
Thanks,
Tom
PS: Would you like to learn some key aspects of the body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance 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
A belated question Tom. If you keep your trail arm connected in the down swing , wont the trail arm to some degree drag along your chest causing a loss of speed in the process?
Nope - there's no "drag" at all if this is executed properly. This puts the trail arm in a perfect, loaded position to fire powerfully through the zone, while at the same time preserving the ideal downswing path.
While there are certainly other videos on my channel that address this topic, a better option for you would be 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
Tom
Does this still apply if your driving for max distance?
Yes - This swing key absolutely applies to the driver. In fact, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: th-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/w-d-xo.html Beyond that, if you search the word "drive" on this channel you'll see some related content.
Upon learning this swing properly you will be harnessing the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum". This is the reason my students and online school members of all age ranges end up bombing it farther than they ever had previously, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews.
Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ This will provide a nice foundational understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag.
Tom
Is this like putting a sock under your arm and not letting the sock fall out under your arm?? Thanks. Ken P
Yes - to some extent it is, Ken. Although typically we are taught to put that sock - or tee, glove, towel, etc. - up in the armpit area, and this does not do enough to ingrain the level of connection needed. Instead, place that sock a few inches down the upper arm - about halfway between the shoulder and elbow - and then press it against the side of the ribcage. That's the type of "glue" needed to get that trail arm behaving properly!
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
it feels weird to do but after a bucket of balls it feels weirder not to do it! Any tips on keeping the left arm straight while the right arm is glued? Feels like if I go any higher then butt of club pointing at the ground, I can't keep the arm glued with the left arm straight.
I'm glad to know that this lesson performed well for you!
Your lead arm connection point is in the armpit area and no lower than that as we want that arm to travel 45 degrees across the upper chest during the backswing. Beyond that, a proper setup will free your body up to make a full and uninhibited turn. For example, weight forward 55/45 (up to 60/40 with the longer clubs), both feet flared out approximately 20 degrees with the knees similarly angled outward, arms hanging naturally from the shoulders (except for the driver, for which we push them out an inch or so to encourage more of the around-the-body motion needed for that lengthy shaft), and hands even with the inside of the lead thigh are prescribed setup features of the swing system I teach. This orientation provides for an unrestricted 45 degrees of tilted hip turn, at which point we only need to add another 45 degrees of shoulder turn for a full 90 degrees. The result is a centered, stress-free, flowing motion back and through, and a very body-friendly, consistent, powerful swing.
While there are certainly videos on my channel that address this topic, a better option for you would be 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/
Keep up the great work!
Tom
Nice and crispy Saguto - real crispy!!!
I need to work on remembering the other tip you made in a separate video: buttons up!!! That move combined with this move - solid gold!!
Maybe a new video combining those two ideas?
Unrelated: are you teaching at Tradition? I sent an email last week but have not heard back. If you are, I'll be in town in February with about 40/50 huge Eagles fans and we are slated to play one day at Tradition. I'd like to sign up for a lesson - if you give private lessons.
Keep up your great work, Bud - you have it all!
I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you, Tom!! And yes - this tucked trail arm component pairs nicely with the "Buttons to the Sky" lesson.
40-50 huge Eagles fans??? Wow. I grew up in a Giants household - the hapless Giants, nowadays - so I'm not sure I could stomach that..... 😆😆
I appreciate your interest. I had phased out in-person lessons awhile back so I could dedicate more time to my online school. At this point I'm not sure if I will resume them, but you can feel free to check back periodically see if I've reconsidered. However, once my schedule permits I most likely will again be offering virtual private instruction and coaching to my school's members to assist with their progress, and this can be done for any member from anywhere around the globe. You may learn more about these prospective a la carte options here: saguto.golf/lessons
As for the online school, thousands of men and women from across the globe spanning all age ranges and talent levels 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
Thanks so much for your kind words and keep up the great work!!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf thanks - I kinda of knew that from your website but was hoping for a one off. I'll take a look at virutal instruction but I recall seeing a message stating you are already at max students at present time. But I will check back from time to time. Stay well and keep hitting Crispies!!
This definitely works, it made my swing much more consistant.
Awesome!! My lesson series on this "trail arm magic" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that this concept is performing well for you, too!
Thanks for sharing your success with it 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/
Hey Tom is it ok when I weaken my grip but with the tucked elbow I like hitting the fade and when i don’t weaken my grip I hit push draws I feel like i can’t control it so is it ok to weaken my grip to hit the fade
I have absolutely no problem with that! Let your ball striking and shot shape be your guide.
Tom
This works!!!! This info has made my ball striking consistent and I hit the ball first. It's so simple that it's incredible
Awesome!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Dennis; excellent job incorporating it into your swing!! Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Dude I've been loving these videos, my iron game even down to chipping has been so much better, the problem i have is when it comes i start getting into the 3, 4 iron or specially the driver
I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you, and I'm thrilled for your improvements to date!!
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
Oftentimes when golfers are hitting everything well except for the longer clubs - which is quite normal early in the swing change process as a golfer gets used to applying the weight-forward concept to the fairway woods and 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 longer clubs 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. 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 length of the longer clubs encourages 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) As it relates to the driver, many believe - and some even teach - that we must try to "hit up on the ball". 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 )
If you've not already joined, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 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.
Keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
@@SagutoGolf Thank you for the detailed info! I kind of believe i am doing what you described in #2 and need to get the club working around me more. I can say your content thus far though has 100 percent help me better visualize and feel what should happen in my swing. I will check out the videos and your website. Thanks again!
Great content. The evidence of the stinky pit is all the proof I need. Ben Hogan is represented well. Thanks Tom.
LOL! I appreciate that! Mr. Hogan delivered - and continues to deliver posthumously - phenomenal and timeless instructional value, right?! But there are just so many misconceptions about Hogan’s swing out there - particularly within the realm of misunderstood or misapplied teachings - that have sadly relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of chronic frustration. I’m doing my best to clear these up one by one and put an end to this madness, because if we can get Hogan right there are tremendously effective swing keys to be garnered.
Thanks for your message and support!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, perhaps you might also 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
I have watched this right elbow multiple
Times in your video. When I swing it that’s my only swing thought to keep that elbow tucked in. I feel that I put immense amount of pressure to keep it tucked in .. is that normal or am I overthinking it too much. Tia again ajd awesome video as usual
Hi Anish,
This should not create stress or discomfort, but it can certainly feel restricted initially if your trail arm did not previously have this level of connectivity, and the external rotation of the arm may feel different as well.
It is certainly acceptable to have a few inches of space between the trail elbow and the torso at the top, just like I have in my swing. The key is that the arm has not lost its "tucked" orientation and the elbow is definitely not flying away, meaning that it is in perfect position to reconnect in the downswing. "Gluing" it in there is a "feel" that is necessary for most amateurs to achieve this desired action.
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
Tom
Hey Tom, I want to know what clubs you have currently in the golf bag, I’m quite curious, I do know that you have the pxg irons I believe and they sound incredible. Appreciate you! 👍
Hi Logan,
My bag is now stocked with the new PXG 0311 GEN6 Driver & 3W, and 0311P irons. AeroTech Steel Fiber shafts in S-flex. The only thing I kept was my Edel custom-fitted putter.
Thanks - I'm glad you're enjoying my videos!
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 have been following your channel and a member of your school for over a year now. I have improved some, but still have some inconsistency. I was fitted for irons over 3 years ago with probably a bad swing so could some of my inconsistency be from those clubs being fitted for my old swing? I’m 5’5” and irons were -1/2” and 2 degrees upright. Thanks.
Professional clubfitters are going to dial your equipment in to precisely match the swing you bring to them on the day of your fitting. So, if for example on that particular day you were steep and across the line - and your objective from the session was to achieve a better ball flight and tighter dispersion pattern - then your fitting specs were designed to accommodate that exact swing. If you have since corrected your path, then a 2-degree upright lie angle - which is significant - may be causing you some issues with your ball flight. As such, I would definitely suggest going for another fitting.
Tom
I love your videos but I’m confused. I watched your video from a year or two ago and you said too keep both arms straight in the back swing. Video titled(this arm straight feeling best kept secret). 3/4 of the way through the video you’re hitting balls and saying arm straight turn the chest. This video you say keep your right arm tucked. It feels disconnected if I keep my right arm straight on the backswing. I need your advice.
Hi Gary,
There are a couple of things at play here. Regarding the first video that you referenced, the "feel" is straight arms. Of course the wrists hinge and the trail arm folds to 90 degrees, and I made a point to specifically mention that.
Beyond that, 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. As such, it is very important to understand that the lessons on this channel - while fully aligned with the swing method I teach - address a variety of topics, issues, feels, and/or common flaws/fixes from one episode to the next. They are certainly not intended to be taken as a comprehensive, step-by-step, position-by-position learning platform like the structured curriculum of my online school, which I strongly recommend to anyone who truly wishes to get on the proper path towards owning this swing as it will make for a far more efficient and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through my TH-cam content. The lessons and drills provide the guidelines and set the boundaries, while allowing ample leeway for each individual golfer to infuse and exercise their own uniqueness. 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 of the school, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews.
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 my formal instruction style.
Thanks,
Tom
This is something I've been working on without realizing it (I had tried it by chance and seemed to be more consistent with it). Would this be the exact same principle with driver, only difference being hitting the ball on the up swing due to ball position in regards to your lead foot?
My lesson series on this "trail arm magic" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that this concept is performing well for you, too. Nice job figuring it out!!
Yes - This swing key also applies to the driver. In fact, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: th-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/w-d-xo.html Beyond that, if you search the word "drive" on this channel you'll see some related content.
I am aware that many folks out there believe - and some even teach - that we must try to "hit up on the ball" with the driver. However, consider that in our stock setup with the driver the hands are even with the inside of the lead thigh (as they are with all clubs when playing a standard shot) and our ball position is even with the inside of the heel of the lead foot. This presets a very slight degree of forward shaft lean with the driver. Beyond that, the ball is behind the zero-point of the swing (which is even with the lead shoulder), meaning that without any contrived manipulations the club will still be on its descent - albeit very close to flat - at impact.
So, perhaps with the exception of folks with slower swing speeds - or those Long Drive participants teeing it extra high and hitting maybe 1-2 balls out of 10 onto a 60-yard wide "fairway" - in general the path is still ever so slightly down. In fact, the PGA Tour average with the driver is actually minus (e.g.: downward) 1.5 degrees - nearly level - and it should feel level - but slightly down nonetheless. (Here is an article on Ping’s website addressing this topic - ping.com/en-us/blogs/proving-grounds/optimal-launch-and-spin#:~:text=According%20to%20Trackman%2C%20PGA%20Tour,85%25%20ball%2Dflight%20laws )
For these reasons I do not advocate trying to hit up on the ball, and efforts to do so due to erroneous advice has caused many an amateur significant issues with their driver.
Upon learning this swing properly you will be harnessing the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum". This is the reason my students and online school members of all age ranges end up bombing it farther than they ever had previously, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. And here's a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Thanks for your message and keep up the great work!
Tom
@@SagutoGolfthank you for this response! Forever grateful I came across your channel this season. I'm a high handicapper finishing my 4th year and this season I shaved about 8 points (32 to currently 23.5 😂, short game failure in particular) most of which happened after a handful of your videos reaffirming certain things and teaching plenty of others. Will be a follower for the rest of my golf "career"!
You are correct that the right arm tucked is essential, but it for sure will NOT fix everything. I have been a PGA Professional for 20 years and I can damn well prove that there is far more than this simple move to make your game better.
There's no need for you to "prove" anything. Of course there is more to the swing than this, otherwise there wouldn't be any need for our profession. 😎 However, I can say with certainty as validated by reams of unsolicited feedback that my lesson series on this trail arm action has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a wide variety of swing issues and experience great ball striking.
Thnaks,
Tom Saguto, PGA
What shot shape should this produce?
The stock shot shape for this swing system is a powerful baby push-draw. However, with just some minor setup adjustments we can work it the other way just as easily.
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
Can you talk a bit about face control in the swing? I've been trying to keep that trail arm glued in and my weight forward, but still tend to slash at the ball and hit with an open face. I know I'm still coming from the inside, but just have some nasty push slices because that face ends up open. How do I stop?!
Well, if the face is square at address and open at impact, then you are likely either 1) manipulating the club - consciously or subconsciously - with the hands at some point in the motion, or 2) some component of your swing is either out of sequence or not being properly executed. It's impossible for me to offer an accurate diagnosis without seeing your swing, which would be beyond the scope of this forum.
I believe you will benefit well from working through 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 is the link: go.saguto.golf/
Tom
Hey Saguto, I'm a member of your 🍜 shop! Did you get rid of your Bryson Dechambino grip ?
I was using JumboMax Ultralite grips in extra-large for much of 2022 and the first part of 2023. I had wanted to give them a try for a few reasons, including the fact that DeChambeau uses them and we share similar swing philosophies. I personally love the feel as well as how they help to keep my hands quiet through the zone.
Now, having said that, I recently purchased a new set of PXG's, and since they don't carry the Jumbo's in-house I went with their largest available grip, which is a midsize. I absolutely love the clubs, and I'm putting the factory grips through the playing test before deciding whether or not to have them regripped. There are no issues with the Jumbos and I still really like the way they feel; that's just where I'm at presently.
The Jumbos are not necessarily for everyone - and my fingers are a bit longer than average - so I routinely tell folks to "try before you buy." However, having a properly sized grip that feels both comfortable and secure is critically important as it is our only connection to the object that is going to deliver us blissful joy or deep anguish, yet it is perhaps also the most overlooked equipment fitting component in golf.
Keep it KFCrispy!
Tom
Does this work the same with a driver?
Absolutely - this swing key also applies to the driver. In fact, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: th-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/w-d-xo.html. Beyond that, if you search the word "drive" on this channel you'll see some related content.
Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag, as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom Saguto, PGA
Seems to be a lot about hogans left arm going around the internet atm with a video from Gary player - whats your opinion about left arm and body?
Hi James,
I tend to not concern myself with what others are saying out there or any ensuing debates thereof and instead elect to "stay in my lane" with regard to lesson content. That's certainly not a slap against other methodologies; it's simply that I know what I teach works for me and for countless golfers across the globe who continue to flood my inbox with unsolicited testimonials of enjoying the best golf of their lives.
For example, my lesson series on this "trail arm magic" has helped so many folks to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking. as this relates to your specific question, if you nail down this proper trail arm attachment and action then it will pretty much put the lead arm exactly where it needs to be from setup all the way through to the finish.
Thanks,
Tom
PS: By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Thanks Tom, I was asking your opinion as if there was anywhere I’d go to ask about hogan it would be to you
Tom: I don't see your right arm actually "glued" to your chest at the top of your backswing. There's a gap there that's quite noticeable. Also, you are blessed with enough flexibility to achieve a very wide swing while still keeping your left arm absolutely straight, that most people, especially seniors, can't achieve. Many of us will have to detach that right elbow from the chest to lengthen the backswing enough to get decent distance without forcing the swing which leads to other problems. I'm thinking that right arm tucked is more important in the downswing to shallow the club. What do you think?
Hi Ralph,
First of all, it is certainly acceptable to have a few inches of space between the trail elbow and the torso at the top, just like I have in my swing. The key is that the arm has not lost its "tucked" orientation and the elbow is definitely not flying away, meaning that it is in perfect position to reconnect in the downswing. "Gluing" it in there is a "feel" that is necessary for most amateurs to achieve this desired action.
As to the rest of your message, 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.
Yes - this swing system is golf's version of the Fountain of Youth, and the results speak for themselves. 😎
Tom
It is 12.30am and I'm playing tomorrow. Time for bed. Thanks for the lesson.
My pleasure, Paul! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performed well when you put it into play today!
Tom Saguto, PGA
PS: By the way, since my channel’s content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thanks
My pleasure, Jon - I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Brilliant
Thanks David!! 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: 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
Ben was compensating for his draw or slice i can't remember. But recent videos studying his swing and Jack Nicholas actually said Jack has the better swing. You'll have to check me statement facts. I noticed that chuncky midsection players do this already because of their waist size. I struggle keeping the arm tucked in so tight, like Hogan. Also Hogan did this on full swings not all swings if I remember correctly.
Hi Rick,
Mr. Hogan made adjustment to counteract his hooking tendencies that plagued him early in his career. For example, his weak grip and cupped left wrist condition. However, the tucked trail arm was not such a "compensation", and properly executed it can pretty much put the entire swing on autopilot. This is why my lesson series on this "trail arm magic" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a host of swing issues and experience great ball striking.
By the way, it is certainly acceptable to have a few inches of space between the trail elbow and the torso at the top, just like I have in my swing. The key is that the arm has not lost its "tucked" orientation and the elbow is definitely not flying away, meaning that it is in perfect position to reconnect in the downswing. "Gluing" it in there is a "feel" that is necessary for most amateurs to achieve this desired action.
Tom
PS: Here is a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
@SagutoGolf yes your don't look at the ball and teaching the Hogan tuck has been instrumental for me. I built my own driving range and apply as munch of your teaching and what I can find that helps me. I am about self taught out from watching videos. I feel in order me to get better I need to have a one on one lesson from the you tube people I have learned from like you. I'm just missing something and can't quite figure it out. I feel when I don't over think and just let it happen I'm not to shabby, but I know I have more distance in me even at 56 yrs old. I really just started this year to figure stuff out and hopefully by next year this time I'll know when to use what club for what shot and how far everything should go. Lot more to this golf then I ever thought but I'm up to the challenge. The old saying you don't know what you don't know and I don't know. Samething when I started bassfishing.
Hi Tom-Am I seeing this right? Looks like you're moving your hips target-wise before you start the downswing. what say you?-Stay well coach-Russ
That's my transitional move from the top of the backswing, Russ. It's along the lines of what I'm demonstrating in these videos:
- th-cam.com/video/dB4ItR3guGU/w-d-xo.html
- th-cam.com/video/I5XYgKopTb4/w-d-xo.html
- th-cam.com/video/iejRWhuB7y8/w-d-xo.html
Tom
Can you talk about how you keep your left arm straight on the follow through? I can’t for the life of me keep mine straight. I hit the ball well but my left arm always folds a little on the follow through. And I’m referring to a 9-3 swing btw.
You may be getting a little bit of a disconnect with your arm structure. Try squeezing a balloon, inflatable ball, or something similar between your forearms and keeping it in place throughout the entirety of the motion.
Beyond that, while there are certainly videos on my channel that address this topic, a better option for you would be 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/
Tom
@@SagutoGolf thanks for the reply. It’s more of a physical limitation. I don’t have the flexibility to come all the way around with straight arms without torquing the hell out of my lead knee and putting a lot of strain on my back. I’ve tried splaying my lead foot out and that helps some but my arm either has to fold some or in order to keep it straight I have to stop the follow through short with the shaft pointing right of the target line and the clubface open. Even with a ball between my arms I can’t get all the way around to a proper finish unless I bend my arm.
I’m 65 and about as flexible as a 2x4. I signed up for the mini course ages ago and have watched pretty much all your videos but this one aspect of the 9-3 swing still haunts me. Due to a left shoulder injury and surgery 15 years ago the 9-3 swing is my full swing. Like I said I’m striking the ball very good so maybe folding the lead arm a little is just something I’ll have to live with. Out of curiosity what does it hurt to fold the arm a little? Loss of power? I hit the ball straight and my 7 iron distance is about 145yds.
U the man Tom
Thanks - I appreciate that!
Tom
Isnt the usual advice to create width on backswing?
Unfortunately, such sorcery from this dark underworld of golf instruction rarely finds its way to the mainstream because if too many folks found out about it the mainstream would then be rendered irrelevant....... 😎
Consider that despite all the advances in equipment, technology, golf course grooming, etc. the average golfer still struggles to break 100. Epic failures within the realm of “conventional” instruction, perhaps??? So many misconstrued and/or misguided teachings - such as taking the club straight back to create that disconnected "width", turning the shoulders level while independently lifting the arms, shifting into and torquing against a firm trail side, firing the hips, actively rolling the hands through impact, etc. - have relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of inconsistency and chronic frustration (and chronic back/knee/hip pain as well). I’m doing my best here to clear these up one by one and put an end to this madness….
In actuality, our straight lead arm - which is the radius of our swing arc - provides all the width we need, and by maintaining our connections and staying centered the result is a very consistent, body-friendly, and extremely 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 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
Tom
@@SagutoGolf interesting, I'll check it out
I like to watch Mike Bennett swing but for a swing to copy this is it for me.
Mike's swing is poetry in motion, right?!
Thanks - I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you!
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
Time for a lot of off season work .. here in Michigan! Lol
Well, the good news is that you can practice the trail arm tuck while you're cooking, eating, watching football, shoveling snow......😎
Stay warm up there. I'm sure you'll get a few more decent playing days before Ol' Man Winter shows up!
Tom
is this the same with the driver
Yes - this swing key also applies to the driver. In fact, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: th-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/w-d-xo.html
Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ This will provide a nice foundational understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag.
Tom
The arm pit of your right arm is also pointed upward toward the sky. If I went back through all of your videos I know I’d find you mentioning that. Maybe both arm pits upward?
Sure, Ron - that's a byproduct of the correct tilting. turning, and extending actions. You may have also heard me say things like "point your lead shoulder at the ball", "point your shirt buttons to the sky", "keep your relationship with the ball", etc.
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. The lessons and drills provide the guidelines and set the boundaries, while allowing ample leeway for each individual golfer to infuse and exercise their own uniqueness.
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
Thanks for your comment!
Tom