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Absolutely 💯. You get the message out there mate 🙌 my ball striking is insane and the consistency and confidence levels have sky rocketed thanks to you TS ⭐️
If you haven’t tried Saguto golf I recommend it highly. All of what Tom is teaching and promoting is the real deal. I am 74 and I have played golf for over 40yrs and my game has never been better. Great job Tom.
Fantastic!! I'm most grateful for your kind words and testimonial regarding the online school, and I'm thrilled for your improvement!! 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 your taking the time to "shout it from the rooftop". Thanks again for your support and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom
73 here and I'm playing the best golf of my life because of these lessons. I have also found that keeping my right elbow tucked during chipping I have become much more consistent. This is great advise from a very good teacher.
When I started tucking my right elbow and taking my left arm around my body, it changed my game over night. Saguto’s swing is easy on the body and the closest to pure consistent crispiness this 56 yr old will get to!! Thanks Tom for keeping it simple.
Fantastic! I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content for this fantastic swing system 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 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
He's very effective because he doesn't go into a lot of technical details and positions he just allows you to have your own swing. That's the sign of a good instructor.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction! Thanks for your message and support, and keep it easy peasy lemon squeezie out there!! 😎 Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my 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
Yes. First and foremost, a good setup is key because it is nearly impossible to correctly execute the swing with a faulty foundation. Once we have that, then one simple "trigger thought" to set things properly in motion is all we need. No forced, manufactured, or contrived actions = no variables = consistently crispy ball striking bliss! 💪💪 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
Awesome! I'm very glad to know that you are benefiting from my instruction content; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!! 💪💪 The online school is ready when you are, and it is by far the most efficient and effective way to get on the fast track towards owning your swing and taking your game to the next level and beyond. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. Thanks again for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom
Tom is the absolute best. Started watching Tom applying his teaching instantly started playing better. Tried other junk in between and fell apart and wanted to quit. Went right back to toms teaching and shot an 80 on the next round. Tom you are incredible.
Okay - so can we now agree that you won't be cheating on my anymore??.......😎 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 success and keep up the great work!! 💪 Tom PS: Seriously, with regard to watching different videos from different sources, please be careful in navigating the muddied, overly-complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. It's best to commit to a system - whether it be this body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance method or another - put your blinders on, and stick to it. And if it is the system I teach, then please strongly consider enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level. That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, 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 courses, 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 I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: 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.
I'll be 73 this year. I have been doing this swing for about 3 years now. My driver went from 220 yards to 240 to 250 CARRY. From the up tees at my age, I rarely have over 150 in on the Par 5s and the Par 4s are just ridiculous. My wife and I played in couples tournament this past weekend and shot 15 under over the 2 days and came in 3rd in the Championship flight. I have never played this good in my life. It is like hitting the lottery at an old age. Too old to do anything with it but not too old to enjoy what ride is left!
That is *OUTSTANDING!!* 💪💪 I'm very glad to know that my instruction for this ageless, powerful swing system is performing well for 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 - more importantly - your enthusiasm and enjoyment, and keep that Fountain of Youth flowing!! Tom
You've got it. Hit it out of the hinge-hang onto it as long as possible and keep the back elbow in-end of story. This has totally catalyzed my play-at 71 years of age...am hitting it longer and straighter than ever. Went from playing in the high 90s to the low 80s-even some 70s on good days.
That's fantastic!! I'm very glad to know - but definitely not surprised - that this method is performing well for you, and I appreciate your validating remarks in that regard!! By the way, I would be remiss if I didn't mention that a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. 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. Thanks again for your message and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom
Tom, you are a golfing genius. I have spent years worrying about my take away and body mechanics any you've taken that all away in one short video. Just move your left arm across your chest, keep your weight on your left and let rip. Just been up the range and it works. Now all I'm thinking about is a making a full and easy swing and visualising the ball path. You have just changed my life. Yes, this is now fun! Thank you.
Fantastic! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing. Thanks so much for sharing your ball striking improvement and the resulting enjoyment, 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'm a 18+ plus handicap. I've played the game for years now and in hindsight, I think I've been getting ahead of myself being all concerned about scoring and neglecting my swing and ball striking. I want to strike it like the pros.
The great news is that you _can_ have it too! After all, it's really just physics and geometry, and those laws apply to the entire universe.... 😎 For an excellent starting point please check out 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 Beyond that, if you'd really like to get on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, sequential platform, please consider my online school. It will make for a far more efficient, superior, and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. The school is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. 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. Let's get you out of that abyss and into the wonderful world of consistently crispy ball striking bliss!! Tom
Tom, I've been in the terrible TH-cam limbo land of different types of instruction and it always ends up confusing me because everyone has different teaching methods/approach. Bottom line, the vertical lift and drop down timing swing has not worked out for me. I appreciate these videos because it brings me back to reality that swinging more around has helped me so much more
Yeah - it's a scary world out there, and it's been known to make many a grown man cry and shutter in fear as they stand over that little white orb.....😎 Seriously, with regard to watching different videos from different sources please be careful in navigating the muddied, overly-complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. That is not a dig against any other teachers out there. It's simply best to commit to a system - whether it be this body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance method or another - put your blinders on, and stick to it. And since the system I teach seems to appeal to you or at the very least stokes your curiosity, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: 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 Let's get you out of that abyss and into the wonderful world of consistently crispy ball striking bliss!! Tom
Tom, new to golf. Former baseball player and had that weight shift approach. When you mentioned circular it friggin clicked. Even my coach could never connect the dots. I loved the “eliminate variables”. I started breaking my swing down and literally turn and all of a sudden I’m tucked and straight arm swing and now I can swing hard because I trust swing. I need to apply it to my driver now. Awesome Hip turn baby
Welcome to this greatest of games, Victor! I'm a former baseball player myself, so I know exactly what you are referring to. In fact, I was never more of a mess in both sports than when I was in a fall baseball league and simultaneously playing high school golf!... I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing so quickly. Thanks so much for sharing your ball striking improvement and keep it crispy out there!! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Hey folks. This took me many drills Tom gave us and quite awhile to change from my old swing, keeping it real!! BUT, I'm 82 and this new swing is really starting to become ingrained. I am making way better contact with all of my irons and crushing my driver right down broadway. Tom is the real deal everybody. If you are dedicated to improve, LISTEN TO TOM SAGUTO!!
That's AWESOME, Bill!! I sincerely appreciate your kind words and support, 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 sharing your improvement and keep up the fantastic work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, I would be remiss if I didn't mention that a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. If you've not already joined, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
All I can say is Your lessons are AMAZING!!! I tried it at the range and it was so much fun hitting the ball straight with every club in my bag. It worked when I used my friends clubs too. Not to mention I hit his clubs better than him. Keep making great videos 🤙🏽
That's *awesome,* Glenn!! (Perhaps it's time to share our "little secret" with your friend?...😎) I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing. Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the fabulous work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I 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 found this swing on my own then came to youtube to find instructors teaching this swing... I pretty much only found Tom. So he is now my new and only coach for the swing. I have spent a year trying the vertical swing and failing, this way gives me consistent crispy contact everytime
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....... 😎 Welcome aboard - I'm very glad to know that my instruction content is resonating with you!! Now, if you'd really like to get on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, sequential platform, please consider my online school. It will make for a far more efficient, superior, and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. The school is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Thanks for your message, keep up the great work, and keep it crispy out there! Tom
I have strayed away every so often, and RUN right back here. I finally got it. Hitting purest, most controllable shots I have ever hit. No thinking, just repeatable results every time. Sure, tge new clubs aren't hurting, but the new swing sure helped. Best instruction on youtube is right here.
Just gave this a go and it was amazing. I literally hit the ball like a laser time after time!! Also - it’s almost effortless! Can’t wait for the season to start!
Awesome! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Stuart; excellent job incorporating it into your swing. Thanks so much for sharing your ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is 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
Anyone who says "groovy" is already A+ in my books! Tom - you released a similar video with the driver recently wherein you promoted the more around the body swing as opposed to the vertical swing popular in many circles. OMG.... this is like a cheat code! I'm 66 years old and am now hitting like I did 20 years ago.... how groovy is that? Thanks so much Tom
Neato, Doug. I mean, like, far out..... _literally_ with regard to your driver distance! 💪💪 Seriously, I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Thanks so much for sharing your improvement, keep up the great work, and keep it groovy!! 😎 Tom PS: By the way, I would be remiss if I didn't mention that a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. 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, position-by-position from setup to finish. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 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. As you have already learned, 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.
Thx for giving your golf know how to all of us. Your approach and delivery really connects to people and best part it really works! Thx for making golf fun again!
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Brent, 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 sharing your improvement and rekindled enjoyment of this greatest of games, and keep up the fantastic work!! Tom PS: If you've not already done so, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
Tom- You Rock, brother! We are blessed to have someone like you that breaks down the beauty of a good golf swing..@ 6.28.. Standing up., oh my gosh!You nailed it for me ; as a beginning golfer, this is what I have been struggling with, and find myself doing at ball strike .. Now it all makes sense.. this is so good!! I am recovering from a recent surgery, but I can’t wait to get out on the range to try out this instruction!! You’re the best- you make golfing fun again!
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Bill, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! 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. Once you are healed up and cleared to get back at it, this would be 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 again for your message and support - I hope you're healing well and able to get out there soon! Tom
G'day again Tom🇦🇺. My son and i watched this video before our hit yesterday. I got sooooo excited about how we had both mentally "GOT IT"- that golf was a CIRCULAR game, not linear. I Think for soooooo long I hadn't been able to set up a mire rotational less swaying/too many variables, swing. Your set up bits of weight forward, elbows in, straight arms, let it swing more "around and behind you" are GOLD, DUDE, PURE CRISPY GOLD! 🥇 NUMERO UNO !!! (Is that Sicilian??) I think many people struggle to grasp that circle thing. I remember seeing it YEARS AGO on a Ben hogan video where they put a board up and said "the club doesn't go smashing through this board- (actually its more like it "drops" a little onto a slightly parallel lower board, on downswing, do you think??). Anyway, problem was whilst i KNEW it was swinging on the board i didn't know how to set it up so that would occur!! I allow (or even sort of consciously) my inner left knee to "dip down and rotate " to the ball, as my shoulder goes towards it - that, and i think of my left last three fingers sort of "sliding over the top of my chest"-is that what should happen?? Like, you don't just "push the left inner bicep into your outer chest and 'jam it in there', through the swing do you?? It slides over the top??)... Have a crispy succulent day Tom. If i get this sorted I'm gunna have time to learn the guitar!!🍾...but first things first, GOLF MUST BE (SOMEWHAT) sorted out!!!! 🐔✅
As opposed to the trail arm which I like to see "glued" to the ribcage, the lead arm connection is more in the armpit area, Brian. This allows it to elevate as the wrists hinge and the trail arm folds to 90 degrees. As for your other interest, here is a link to my YT guitar channel if you are interested in checking it out: www.youtube.com/@TomsRockinGuitar 😎 TS
First thing Tom, I love your videos. So please don't take what I'm about to say the wrong way. My ball striking is much better when I swing more vertical. I played golf for many years swinging around my body. Perhaps I was doing it wrong because it never really felt natural and seemed as if I was forcing things. I struggled with fat/thin shots way too often. I'm now swinging more upright and dropping the hands and it feels so much more comfortable to me. Your method definitely makes sense and I'm sure it helps many golfers. Keep up the great work!
THE best drill for an ‘around ‘ swing is hitting an effortless swing with only your lag (right hand in this case) arm. You have to tuck in your right arm, keep your right wrist flat/back/cocked, your swing flat and inside…..and you just turn. I was a ‘puller’ (left arm dominant) arms/upper body golfer for decades until I found this feeling of a flatter turn; exactly what he’s saying. It’s the best way to hit the ball.
I appreciate you sharing your trail arm drill. It is something I use in my instruction, and it's also a good way to start a range session. Thanks for your validating remarks and support of the methodology I am teaching!! Tom
So much good stuff here 👍🏻 I’ve been focusing on 1) shoulder (and HIP) turn, and 2) keeping my arms lower and more “in front” of my chest at the top (“top”? 🙄) of my backswing, and 3) keeping that right elbow down & tucked in (elbows closer together) It works! What do you always say? 🤔 … effortless power 👊🏻
Nice job, Mike! Sounds like things are setting up for a nice season, which will hopefully be starting for you in earnest soon now that spring has sprung. Keep up the great "effortless" work!! 💪💪 TS
What’s working for me these days from a few videos ago is imagining the circle of my shoulders, and swinging around that. It keeps my body tilt the same and my contact is money. Getting that membership was still the best decision I’ve made in my short golf career. It’s funny cuz I watch other videos and try their stuff for a bit and always find my way back here lol
I'm thrilled to learn of your dramatic ball striking improvement, Trent, and I sincerely appreciate your validating testimonial for the online school and this body-friendly, consistent, powerful swing system. Thanks so much for your support and keep up the fantastic work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: With regard to watching different videos from different sources, please be careful in navigating the muddied, overly-complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. It's best to commit to a system, put your blinders on, and stick to it.
I grew up in Australia trying to emulate the swing of Greg Norman in the 80s. Big high arms and a wide arc. I would get so frustrated with the inconsistency. Wish someone had taught me to swing like Saguto back then. So simple, repeatable and easier on the body. Looking forward to hearing that pure sound when I strike the ball 🏌️♂️⛳
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! Now, if you'd really like to get on the fast track towards "hearing that pure sound" by properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, sequential platform, please consider my online school. It will make for a far more efficient, superior, and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. The school is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Cheers! Tom
Welcome to "the dark side", where the spoils of "conventional" instruction - chronic inconsistency, physical pain, and endless frustration - yield to the fruits of body-friendly enjoyment of this great game for a lifetime. 😎 I'm very glad to have you on board!! Thanks for sharing your crispy ball striking improvement and keep up the great work! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I 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
Awesome!! Always good to hear from you, and I appreciate you sharing this fabulous progress report. Keep up the great work and keep it crispy out there!! 💪💪 Tom
I was that guy for quite a while until I changed my swing thoughts. My current is trying to keep my right elbow locked to my ribs as long as possible and to imagine my hands are tracing around my belt. That plus slowing things down and trying to get to a good finish position has made a huge difference. Thank you for your videos.
Well done! Sounds like you've been building in some very effective feels to conquer those "ghosts of swings past". Thanks for sharing your progress and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom
My pleasure - I'm glad it helped! Thanks for sharing and 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
It's wonderful to see your brown scapular in certain other videos, along with a crucifix on top of a tv and Lehodey's The Ways of Mental Prayer next to that tv in a certain video I just watched on your website. Hence I'm now promoting you on the Community page of my channel here.
As odd as this may sound, I can only seem to make good contact when my trail elbow IS NOT glued to my side. I’m the guy who gets the hands somewhat high, and brings them back down. It helps me stay loose. Granted, I’m not always consistent and my impact position doesn’t look exactly like Hogan; however, I can manage my way around the course for now. That said, I need to work on this during the off-season as I’m sure this type of swing will provide a more consistent swing longterm. I find that I’m too tense when staying glued, even if I try to stay loose sometimes causing shanks way right. 🤷♂️ Love your content Tom!
I'm very glad to know that you are enjoying my videos! It really comes down to whether or not you are satisfied with your swing and game as it is or if you wish to put in the time and effort required to properly make a real and lasting change. I say this because if you are a lifter of the club with a flying trail elbow, then there really is no real "blending" of these opposing methodologies (i.e: two-plane "shift and lift" vs. centered the one-plane style that I teach). As for the tension you are feeling, while that is normal for someone who has not previously experienced this level of connectivity and structure, but any sense of that should dissipate as the new concepts become ingrained. For a good starting point to your decision process, 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 Thanks for your message! Tom
This was me, until I joined Saguto Golf online for a couple seasons. If you truly commit to what Tom is teaching (left arm straight and across chest on backswing, elbow together, weight forward, etc.) you will improve. I'm really enjoying the consistency and accuracy and rarely losing a golf ball!
Fabulous!! I’m very glad to know that my instruction for the great swing system is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Thanks so much for your support in sharing your ball striking improvement and keep up the 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
Tried many different online golf tip videos over the years. My swing was a mess.... Been watching Saguto only for 3 months ... Swing has never been better!
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Andrew, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. Thanks so much for your support in sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, 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.
While 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 - those long irons sure do provide a nice "litmus test" for ensuring that the setup and swing are indeed dialed in! And yes - staying on-plane is a critical key to consistently great ball striking, and as I've said to others I much prefer the simplicity of putting it in the "slot" from the start rather than having to rely on our ability to precisely drop it in that slot by the exact amount each and every swing! Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Tom
Tom…your instruction is GOLD!! Equipment question…I got fit, twice last year. Both times, they said 2 degrees up and add an inch to the length (I’m 6’5”). It seems however, with such a “flat swing plane”, that it would be better to have clubs more standard or even flatter, to promote the desired path? Thoughts?🤷🏻♂️
I appreciate that, Michael, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you! With regard to your lie angles, consider that _the ideal downswing path is the ideal downswing path_ , regardless of whether you lift the club up and must then "drop it in the slot" or - as taught here - you just keep it in that slot from the start. As such, I would be apt to believe what your professional fitter is saying. Thanks again for your message and support! Tom PS: By the way, 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.
My pleasure, Janice! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice! Thanks for your message and have fun out there!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my 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
Sounds like a plan, Bob. And for a really good starting point to get you on the proper path towards consistently crispy ball striking bliss, here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker": 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 Tom
Yeah....on second thought, I'll curb my enthusiasm and keep the clothes on for the benefit of all..... 😎 Thanks - I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice! Tom
Been following for awhile, this clicked after seeing this and doing a lot of Hogan research. I was having a massive problem with overswinging or really collapsing at the top because I was too vertical, lost a bunch of yards even though I am stronger now. Switched to this style of swing, and not only is it effortless, it's literally impossible to overswing or collapse because of the right elbow. Talk about adding 20 yards to every club. Now the only time I raise my right arm is to drink my beer.
That's awesome, Tommy!! 💪💪 I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Thanks so much for sharing your improvement, keep up the great work, and enjoy that cold one!! 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, Kevin, 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 support and have fun out there! Tom 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
LOL! Thanks John - I'm glad you enjoyed the video and smore reference....😎 The lead arm is the radius of our swing circle, and as such if we desire ball striking consistency it needs to be preserved from address to post-impact. This is not difficult to accomplish as long as we don't try to take it back beyond our body's natural stopping point. It all begins with a good setup that facilitates an effortless 45 degrees of hip turn. From there all we need is another 45 degrees of shoulder turn to get to the full 90. If any of those turns are restricted by an improper setup, then the lead arm will fight the stymied torso and have a good chance of breaking down. While there are certainly videos on my channel that address this topic, a better option 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 accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Tom
I get it, Brian. How interesting and sad it is 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, 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. By the way, you may be interested to know that a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. _It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion._ Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built. Have you looked into the comprehensive, sequential learning platform of the online school yet? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 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. Let's get you out of that abyss and into the wonderful world of body-friendly ball striking bliss!! Tom
After 12 years away from golf, I decided to take it up again. I started following a couple teachers, and implemented those fundamentals into my training. The result? I’m pretty much the same bad golfer I was 12 years ago, with less distance in my shots. I was ready to sell my clubs and call it a day. Then I saw a video by Rick Shiels demonstrating the weight shift to the left side to change the low point and reduce fat shots. I took a couple practice swings and it was a bit of a lightbulb moment. That took me down a Reddit rabbit hole researching stack and tilt. This research led me to Tom Seguto’s videos and on line training platform. I joined today. At 58, this is my last stop on the golf train. I’m hopeful Tom’s program is what I’ve been searching for that will get me consistently striking the ball and enjoying the game.
Welcome to Stack & Tilt and SagutoGolf, Clint! I assure you that you have not gone down another rabbit hole. 😎 This body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance swing system is designed to provide a lifetime of great ball striking, and since it is rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology it does not discriminate by age or ability - from kids to super seniors and everyone in between, and inclusive of the best players in the world. I'm very glad to know that you have enrolled in the online school as that is the fast track to learning and owning this swing. Here are a couple of important pointers to get you off to a good start: 1) Regardless of a member's skill level, this swing necessitates a complete reboot for someone transitioning from a shift & lift swing (which is typically the case), and therefore it is imperative that one take sufficient time to ensure that the fundamental components are mastered. From the ground up there is nothing superfluous in the Stack & Tilt swing - in other words, everything with a purpose, and a purpose for everything. (For example, contrary to shift & lift where you may be taught to keep your trail foot perpendicular to the target line as a means of "creating resistance" in your trail side, in S&T we flare both feet out 10-20 degrees in order to facilitate a free flowing, inclined hip and shoulder turn.) I cannot emphasize this enough, as frustrations predominantly occur when students jump ahead in the curriculum without properly dedicating themselves to the foundational base upon which our swing must be built. 2) The curriculum is sequentially order, step-by-step, position-by-position. For the best and fastest results, work through it as designed. 3) Always keep in mind that I do offer an a la carte Swing Video Analysis service to my school members as a means to support their progress. I liken it to bringing your swing into the shop for a tune-up or minor repair. Scheduling one on a quarterly basis for preventive maintenance will do wonders for keeping things humming along nicely, and it's also a great tool for pinpointing and resolving any issues that arise. Here is a link where you can learn more: noodle.shop/sagutogolf Embrace the system, embrace the process, and you will soon embrace ownership of a well-functioning swing and the resulting consistently crispy ball striking bliss it provides! Thanks for your message. Let's get started!! Tom
@@SagutoGolf - Thank you for taking the time on this thoughtful reply, Tom. I appreciate it. The good news is I haven't learned too many additional bad habits, but as you rightly point out, the old habits are still there even after and extended layoff. A reboot is definitely needed. I'm watching the vids in the order you have them on the site, and I will take them to the mirror to get them engrained as well. Looking forward to KFC crispy shots in the future! Best, Clint
I appreciate that! Now to be clear, there is wrist action in the swing. It's just that we are simply "allowing" it to happen naturally in response to the motion and the weight of the club rather than trying to manufacture or force it. The latter is what far too many golfers are led to believe, and it results in a host of ball striking and consistency issues. Thanks again for your validating remarks! 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 sincerely appreciate your kind words, Nate, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. Thanks so much for your message and support - I'm thrilled for your dramatic ball striking improvement!! 💪💪 Tom
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. And yes - Rob is a fantastic teacher of this same swing system! 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
Sounds good! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice! Have fun out there! Tom
Hey Tom, you are one of my favorites especially the swing right arm glued in! great! Your swing PLAY SOME OF YOUR KEY TIPS IN SLOW MOTION BACK AND FORWARD! THANKS
Thanks! I'm glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you, and I appreciate your kind words in that regard! I slow down my swing in numerous videos, but even when I don't you can still manually adjust the playback of any YT video to as slow as 1/4-speed by clicking on the settings button at the lower right side of the video player. Or you can pause a video and press the period ( . ) button to advance frame by frame and the comma ( , ) to reverse frame by frame. Keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my lesson 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'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Tom, and yes - by eliminating those swing-wrecking variables that necessitate precisely manufactured actions and impeccable timing this will indeed lead to a consistently crispy strike and a repeatable ball flight. As such, I am confident it will perform well when you put it into practice. Thanks for your message and have fun out there! Tom
I'm glad to learn that you are enjoying my "lesson and a show" instruction style! Just know that despite the entertainment aspect, everything taught here from a golf swing perspective is consistent with a system rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology, and modeled on empirical observations of the game's greatest ball strikers. So have a chuckle or two, and then get to work! 😎 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 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 for your message and have fun out there! Tom
Bottoming-Out Point: At the top of your backswing, note where your lead shoulder & your trailing glute are in relation to the target line. The point on the target line midway between these two points is where your club head will naturally tend to bottom-out.
@robertcruly4446 - 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
@TPW13 - While this episode is indeed new, I'm rather certain that Robert was referring to a timeless concept mentioned in it since there are consistent themes and swing keys that can be found throughout my channel's content history. TS
I’ve tried different swing thoughts, but always seem to come back to the Saguto tilted low backswing golf and my shots are pure! Us weekend golfers need a swing we can take to the course with the least amount of practice.
Why not just stick around here for now on, Ron? After all, you know it works! 😎 And by the way, it's not just for "weekend golfers". Actually, this body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance swing system is rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology, and it is modeled on empirical observations of the game's greatest ball strikers. As such it does not discriminate by age or ability - from kids to seniors and everyone in between, inclusive of the best players in the world. Watch any Tour event on TV and you'll see a significant number of players executing these motions, a fact corroborated by just how many of them have a very centered swing with the lead knee flexing and the trail leg straightening during the backswing, their lead arms on or very close to their tilted shoulder planes, and their hands deep behind their trail shoulder at the top. Now that you're back home, 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 and have fun out there! Tom
I watch most of your vids and still keep playing the « conventional « way, ( sometimes perfect, often struggling…) and the more I do the more I’m aware stack and tilt should be considered as the conventional swing! By the way Ben Hogan used to say the elbows should be close to the body. That’s exactly what you’re showing here. On another hand some people still say S&T can ruin your back. Unfortunately, as a physician I must say it’s the most natural way to lead the club through the ball avoiding spine torsion so that it adds comfort to efficiency ! My own question is: when am I going to switch to your method??😅 French pros are so stuck to « conventional « school…😢 and most of their students can’t improve their game.
I sincerely appreciate your validating remarks!! The Stack & Tilt swing is a proven body-friendly method. In addition to my own personal experience as a golfer who previously experienced back pain, this is further validated by the fact that a significant percentage of my students and 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, 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. My answer is that based on what you know, I think NOW would be a good time to make the switch, and it does not matter what those French pros are teaching! 😎 If you would 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 US/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. Additionally, I do offer an _a la carte_ swing video analysis service to my school members as a means to support their progress in the school. Here is a link where you can learn more: noodle.shop/sagutogolf Let's get you out of that abyss and into the wonderful world of consistently crispy ball striking bliss!! Thanks again for your message, and I hope to see you soon in the school! Tom
Hi Tom , love how simple your golf swing is . I tend to pull hook when I swing around my body. Obviously I'm not doing it right, any suggestions. Thanks
I appreciate your kind words regarding my swing, Christopher! I understand what you are saying with regard to your issue, and while I certainly have videos that address this topic there is a variety of potential causes. As such a better option 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 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
Well I'd say that is beyond spectacular, Frank!! 💪💪 Thanks so much for sharing your dramatic improvement, keep up the great work, and we'll see you soon in the 80's the way you are trending!! Tom
I think your keys to better golf are great. I am curious is this swing a blend of the traditional and the single plane swing? It seems to be simpler than either of those.
I'm glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you, Ed, and I appreciate your kind words in that regard! Actually, I teach the Stack and Tilt swing - a body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance system rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology, and modeled on empirical observations of the game's greatest ball strikers. As such it does not discriminate by age or ability - from kids to seniors and everyone in between, inclusive of the best players in the world. Here is the story of my "conversion": th-cam.com/video/PM8lNNrMPEk/w-d-xo.html And here is an episode documenting my week at S&T Instructor Camp in Miami: th-cam.com/video/m9qdPOzYUWU/w-d-xo.html I give all credit where it is due - including Andy Plummer and Mike Bennett for analyzing and interpreting the science, and to those who preceded them with their empirical observations of the game's best ball strikers and all their subsequent chalkboard number-crunching. I just do my best to take what they have built and convey it in my own simplified methodology. 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 Thanks again for your message! Tom Saguto, PGA
U caught my attention when u said it helps alleviate back pain. My hurts so bad after playing golf, i was wondering how I am gonna be able to play it for 30 more years.
This is indeed a proven body-friendly method. I can vouch for that through my own personal experience as a golfer who previously experienced back pain, and It is further validated by the fact that a significant percentage of my students and 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, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion. Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built. For example, the outward flaring of both feet 10-20 degrees in our setup facilitates the proper amount of body-friendly, free-flowing hip turn back and through. This is a major power source, and it also keeps the club traveling on the correct path. If you were to square your feet so that they were perpendicular to the target line, then your hips would be impeded from turning sufficiently in the backswing (which would then inhibit the shoulders from executing a full and effortless turn), and from releasing properly in the downswing to propel the club through the zone. Restricting this action can cause a variety of path issues and/or also place strain on the lower back, lead knee, and the hip joints as the hips will "want" to move laterally and turn through into the finish but will be fighting the body in the process. Thanks for your message and support, and have fun out there! Tom Saguto, PGA PS: I see that you are a new member of my YT channel's Crispier Than KFC Club. That's great, and I hope you find the exclusive content - both new and archived - to be extremely helpful in your mission! In the event that you would really like to get on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, sequential platform, please consider my online school as an alternative. The school is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. *_And through the school you would still have access to the KFC Club channel member videos, so if you were to enroll there would be no need to maintain both memberships._* Thousands of men and women from across the globe - spanning all age ranges and experience/talent levels - 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.
My pleasure, Patrick! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I 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
Bumping my weight forward, keeping left arm straight, having elbows closer together and tucking your trail arm into your side makes perfect sense for me, until I try to actually to hit a ball. I feel very restricted and top the ball nearly every time. The concepts make sense from a physics/motion perspective, but for some reason, I am unable to make it work. I tried the stack and tilt for a while, but I couldn't find any consistency. I may not have the coordination to be consistent at all.
Good News: It's really does not have anything to do with lacking coordination. Instead, it's about learning it correctly, beginning with the required setup features that allow for an unrestricted, free-flowing, body-friendly motion. If you would truly like to get on the fast track towards properly implementing this swing system in a comprehensive, sequential platform, please consider my online school. It will make for a far more efficient, superior, and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. The school is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Thanks, Tom
Awesome! I appreciate your validating remarks regarding this lesson video, and I am glad to hear that the instructional details contained therein are performing well for you. Thanks for your support in sharing your ball striking improvement and keep it crispy out there!! 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've been working on the railroad"...lmao...dats hilarious, and true..Thanks Tom. Traditional teaching is considered "Positionitis" I see it on the range every day. People out there in the golf desert getting stuck with what one of their friends told them to do.
LOL! "Positionitous" looked like "Poisonous" at first quick glance, though I suppose that's not terribly far off in terms of its effect on golf swings....😆😆 Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Tom
Great! I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice! Have fun out there! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my 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
Boy between this and the common teaching of "lift your arms, then drop them straight down, then rotate from your left hip while keeping your right hip back, and make sure you time your release to a half a millisecond" I know which one I'm choosing.
LOL! Unfortunately, Matt, 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 those you so succinctly summarized - have relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of inconsistency and chronic frustration (and chronic back/knee/hip pain as well). Thanks for your message - I'm glad to have you onboard!! 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'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Logan, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice! Thanks for your message and support! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
@@SagutoGolf it did! I have a problem with not having a very long backswing and this is allowing me to get a better range of motion. I’m young and athletic and this just feels more natural. It’s also helped me not slice on my driver
I sincerely appreciate that, 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. I hope this lesson performs well when you put it into practice!! Thanks, Tom PS: By the way, since my lesson 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
Love your humor and making the game fundamentally easier. I don’t know why they passed you up playing Elvis! you would’ve been way better than Butler! Yes, you have the hair for it. 💙
Thank you, David - thank you very much.....😆😆 I'm glad to learn that you are enjoying my "lesson and a show" instruction style! Just know that despite the entertainment aspect, everything taught here from a golf swing perspective is consistent with a system rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology, and modeled on empirical observations of the game's greatest ball strikers. So have a chuckle or two, and then get to work! 😎 Tom PS: By the way, since my lesson 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
Indeed, Tim, and so many others top players of yesterday and today! That is because this body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance swing system is rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology, and it is modeled on empirical observations of the game's greatest ball strikers. As such it does not discriminate by age or ability - from kids to seniors and everyone in between, inclusive of the best players in the world. To this point, watch any Tour event on TV and you'll see a significant number of players executing these motions, a fact corroborated by just how many of them have a very centered swing with the lead knee flexing and the trail leg straightening during the backswing, their lead arms on or very close to their tilted shoulder planes, and their hands deep behind their trail shoulder at the top. Thanks, Tom
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
Awesome! Keep up the great work and thanks for your validation of this fantastic swing system!! Tom Saguto, PGA and Certified Stack and Tilt Instructor
Well, it's not a "re-upload" because this was a recently recorded video, and I don't think I've previously mentioned smores, sang "I've Been Working on the Railroad", or pondered streaking before.... 😎 Having said that, I do regularly convey the same proven swing keys because - well - they work, and as such they are worth repeating....often. Beyond that, there's not a thousand things to think about in this great swing system. Simple, low-maintenance, powerful, consistent. Anyway, thanks - I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you, and I sincerely appreciate your support!! Tom
Is this basically a single plane swing? I just tried this and it seemed to work, was able to hit it straight off one leg and make perfect contact. Was only into a net so will have to see how it goes on course
This is a one plane or single plane motion, though it should not be confused with instruction that took the "single plane" brand name. 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 Have fun out there! Tom
when a player has been taught to swing up on a plane etc. it is the hardest thing in the world to swing the right arm back when the lower part of the arm is facing straight in front you
Indeed, it sure does take a coordinated and precisely timed action to "drop it in the slot" the same exact amount each and every swing. Instead, why not just put it in the slot to begin with and then just keep it there??!! 😎 TS
I use self adhesive velcro on my right side of my shirt arm pit area and rib cage area to remind me to keep my arm tucked to my side while practicing in my garage
Nice, Bob! And when out at the range or even on the course during play you can mimic the "velcro effect" by grabbing your shirt sleeve from the outer part of your upper trail arm, pulling it under the arm, and tucking it into your armpit. It's a legal "cheat"! TS
Damn, Tom! I love your attitude, brother. You make it look so easy! I’ve learned so much from you, and now after watching this video, and once again committed to getting out there and creating some crispy KFC! Thanks for all you do!
Looking forward to hearing that crispiness sizzling in your deep fryer, Matt!! 💪💪 Thanks again for your kind words and support, and have fun out there!! Tom
Well I be darned. Went out today and kept that right arm locked in tight and got the crispy fryer going! I felt like Kuato in the Arnold Schwarzenegger film Total Recall, but I trusted the system and launched a few towards Mars. 8 and 9 iron and then a few with the driver. Driver and long irons not nearly as easy or consistent, but I’m sticking with it! 🚀💪
LOL!! Well, you asked for it, I got it.... 😎 If you would like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner, 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 Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed this episode! Tom
Hey Tom, with all these great videos available for free. Is there still incentive to sign up for your online membership??? Might pull the trigger on that soon 👀
Yes, absolutely! With regard to what the online school offers over and above this YT channel, there is no comparison. The videos, lessons, and drills on this free 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, sequential 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 a body-friendly, powerful, low-maintenance swing that will provide them a lifetime of consistent ball striking bliss and true enjoyment of this great game. That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire motion step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying and resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise as well as all my short game instruction, plus advanced level courses and much more. Thousands of folks across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, 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. Infomercial complete. I hope to see you there! 😎 Tom
As a subscriber and as someone who likes your channel, I would suggest that you show trackman data on how effective these controlled swings can be . There are so many proponents of width, using the legs, hip clearing moves and side bends that most people are convinced that is the only way to generate speed. It's going to be difficult to convince people otherwise unless they see real data. People are generally programmed to keep trying something, even if they can't do it. Especially with golf!
I appreciate your suggestion. I do have plans to set up an indoor simulator in my home in the not-too-distant future, and when I do it will be a lot easier to include the data that you are asking for as I'll have my Flightscope Mevo+ launch monitor on the ready there as opposed to having to take the equipment back and forth to the range with me (which I have done on some videos). As for those types of moves being taught nowadays that would make a Romanian gymnast blush, I do have some videos on that topic including this one that I recorded after a high school golfer with those types of bodily contortions came to see me - th-cam.com/video/vG0UtsgRvUA/w-d-xo.html - and this one after Zalatoris destroyed his back at age 25 and had to withdraw from last year's Masters: th-cam.com/video/HkemK_uPg7o/w-d-xo.html. (Fortunately, there's a happy ending to Will's story that I hope to publish soon, and yes - it's about his post-surgery transition to the type of motion taught here that now has him pain-free and back on the leaderboard.) Thanks! Tom
@SagutoGolf thanks Tom. I will check out both links you posted. Glad you understood that what I was saying was in no way a knock on your methods..I'm all for more efficient swings but we all want to hit it farther for some bragging rights 😀, because as non professionals it's the only pro marker we can hope to achieve.
Thank you so much, Russ! I sincerely appreciate your most generous support and I am very glad to know that my channel's instruction content is resonating with you!! Tom
Hi Eddie, I simply "allow" the wrists to react 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. While there are certainly videos on my channel that address this topic, a better option 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 accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Tom
Hey Tom , i can hit my irons hybrids really well and feel comfortable swinging those clubs, but im so inconsistent with the driver. Its like i just dont no how to swing the driver the club itself compared to the irons. So im either hooking or slicing or now duffing it. So strange as then i pick up my irons and im able to flush them.
It is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: th-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/w-d-xo.html Beyond that, if you search the word "drive" on this channel you'll see some related content. Oftentimes when golfers are hitting everything well except for the driver it can be attributed to one of the following: 1) Their hips are not continuing their lateral slide through impact. This is common with the driver as the wider stance means that the hips have a greater distance to travel. If the hips stop moving laterally towards the target on the downswing then their rotation takes over, inhibiting any further necessary forward weight loading (we should be 80/20 forward halfway down, 90/10 at impact, and 95/5 in the finish), changing the low point and rerouting the club into a steeper angle of attack (AoA). This can produce a variety of undesirable results including fat and thin contact, topped shots and popups, straight pulls, and “banana” slices. Of great importance is keeping your upper torso/head in place (in other words, not moving towards the target from a face-on view) while the hips execute the lateral slide action. This preserves the swing center and the desired shallow AoA. 2) They are not allowing the length of the club to dictate the backswing path and are getting too steep as a result. The shaft of the driver is considerably longer than the other clubs and thus requires more of an around the body backswing as established by the shaft plane at address. It may "feel" flat as they take it back along the shaft plane for the first few feet, but as long as they maintain the "weight forward, shoulder down, and hands in" components while allowing the club to work around them, it should put them in the proper position at the top so they can attack the ball from the inside. (A good feel for that lead shoulder is "down and in, under the chin".) 3) Many believe - and some even teach - that we must try to "hit up on the ball" with the driver. However, consider that in our stock setup with the driver the hands are even with the inside of the lead thigh (as they are with all clubs when playing a standard shot) and our ball position is even with the inside of the heel of the lead foot. This presets a very slight degree of forward shaft lean with the driver. Beyond that, the ball is behind the zero-point of the swing (which is even with the lead shoulder), meaning that without any contrived manipulations the club will still be on its descent - albeit very close to flat - at impact. So, perhaps with the exception of folks with slower swing speeds - or those Long Drive participants teeing it extra high and hitting maybe 1-2 balls out of 10 onto a 60-yard wide "fairway" - in general the path is still ever so slightly down. In fact, the PGA Tour average with the driver is actually minus (e.g.: downward) 1.5 degrees - nearly level - and it should feel level - but slightly down nonetheless. (Here is an article on Ping’s website addressing this topic - ping.com/en-us/blogs/proving-grounds/optimal-launch-and-spin#:~:text=According%20to%20Trackman%2C%20PGA%20Tour,85%25%20ball%2Dflight%20laws ) Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ This will provide a nice foundational understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag. Tom
Hello Tom, for the last 12 months I have been following Paul Wilson Golf which I found helpful. However, just by chance I came accross your TH-cam Chanel. I have since dropped Paul Wilson’s golf advice in favour of yours. Paul Wilson advocates using two points of axcess, I e the back and front leg. He also advices using the back foot to load up on and push off on. I agree with your advice Tom use one pivot point , the front leg. Since following your advice I am striking the ball clean every-time . Apart from great advice Tom, watching your videos has me in stitches. The one where you drive the ball into the man’s house in particular had me crying. lol 🤣 keep up the good work Tom and keep them coming. Best regards Peter
LOL! Nothing but the best in music, food references, and golf - all in one place......😎 Thanks - I'm glad to know that you are enjoying my content! Tom
Nearly every pro golfer swings such that the humerus bone is parallel with the clavicle bone. This is what I'm seeing in your demo as well. My problem is I get too wild when I try to take a full back swing. Think John Rahm.
The key in this regard, Al, is get to - but not go beyond - your body's natural stopping point in the backswing where the tilting, turning, and extending motions are complete, the lead arm has crossed the chest 45 degrees, and the wrists are properly set. This is the point where if we were to try to go any further any or all of the following will occur: 1) the lead arm will bend and/or lift 2) the wrists will break down 3) the lead knee will kick inward towards the trail side 4) the lead shoulder will level out and lose its orientation towards the ball 5) weight will shift into the trail side and bring the low point back with it, resulting in inconsistent contact and unpredictable ball flight. 6) you'll "chicken wing" and/or flip through impact 7) pain, discomfort, and/or possible injury We don't need to try to get to "parallel" with this swing, and fighting your body in an attempt to do so will result in some combination of the above issues. If you execute this swing properly you will have created width and plenty of distance for that club to travel by taking it in deep, and that will enable you to harness the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum". While there are certainly videos on my channel that address this topic, a better option 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 accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Tom
Can you also do a segment on the proper ball set up from the club at address when you set up to the ball how far you should be from the ball on all the clubs when I hit the perfect shot it feels effortless and feels just right
With regard to distance from the ball at setup, I would first suggest that the clubs be fitted so that they are the proper shaft length and lie angle for you. A well-fit iron should rest on the ground with the toe slightly up at address. In general, the arms should be allowed to hang naturally, and the proper setup posture should have them approximately underneath the chin - slightly more outward for the driver - with the butt of the club pointing to the top of your pants zipper from a down-the-line view. In other words, the longer the shaft of the club the further from the ball we will stand, but that should occur on its own by simply assuming the proper address position. As for hand position, it remains consistent - even with the inside of your lead thigh - no matter which club you are hitting. Additionally, the lead arm and club shaft should form a straight line from the face-on view, giving your setup a lowercase "y" look. Looking down you should see the grip end of the club over the inner part of your lead ankle. As for ball position, while this system affords you some leeway in general once my students and members show some level of proficiency with the swing I suggest that they migrate to a stock ball position that is in the middle of the stance for short irons, two balls inside the lead heel for middle irons, and creeping more forward for the longer clubs - the farthest forward being even with the inside of the lead heel for the driver (with the stance width increasing as we move from shorter to longer clubs). From there they can make incremental tweaks to see how different positions affect impact quality and shot shape. By the way, it seems to me that the level of detail you seek is best found in the comprehensive, sequential learning platform of my online school, and it will make for a far more efficient and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. That's where - in addition to focused lessons and drills that take you through the entire motion step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying and resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise as well as all my short game instruction, plus advanced level courses 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/sagutogolfreviewsAt 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. Tom
No need to "drop it in the slot" if we simply put it there to begin with....😎 While there are certainly other videos on my channel that address this topic, a better option 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 accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Tom
I figured you enjoy hearing success stories, so heres mine. have been absolutely flushing golf balls at the range for 3 straight days. Straight shots, slight draws, slights cuts with my new 4 and 6 iron and 54° wedge off terrible weathered mats with terrible range balls. Even demo'd a zx5 and zx7 mk2 driver. The only problem I was having was DISTANCE. I couldn't get the driver past 175 carry and both my 4 and 6iron were either 145 (no wind) or 125 with 20+mph headwind. No matter WHAT, that was all the distance I coukd get. I drive a total of 270 total with a carry of 230 to 250 back home. Today I couldn't stand it, I know I'm flushing the ball, no distance, so I asked the older guy working on the range ball machine what was tge deal... He asked me... Do you see a net?? NOPE. That hill out there is about 225 yards away, can you hit a driver over 225? Yup!! He said, on the other side of that hill people are playing golf. These balls are LIMIITED RANGE golf balls and fly 75% shorter. The balls were NERFED!! I finally get to go home in a few days (been gone now almost 7 months) and I can't wait to absolutely take my friends money with all the things I have worked on. Just wanted to say THANK YOU TOM SAGUTO, you are to many of us THE BEST INSTRUCTOR who plays guitar. I will let you know sometime after Easter how it is going. After I finish building my bag, I will strongly consider signing up. Rock on, keep em crispy and again... THANK YOU!!!!
😆😆😆 That's awesome!!!! By the way, if you do the math on "75% shorter" you come up with some pretty scary distance numbers... 💪💪 Looking forward to hearing from you when you are _finally_ able to take the fruits of all your good work out to your home course, and I hope to see you soon in the school! Thanks for the chuckle, keep up the great work, and have a Blessed Easter! Tom
How do you make sure your left arm goes around the body arc? I see in the video it goes around the chest and inside on the takeaway. Maybe what I'm asking is what do you think of when trying to swing in the circle arc? I just feel I have mastered it yet.
Hi David, 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. While there are certainly videos on my channel that address this topic, a better option 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 accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Tom
Hi Alfie, There are a variety of possible causes, and while there are certainly videos on my channel that address the topic of steep downswing paths, I'd rather not risk guessing at your issue. Instead, a better option 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 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 Let's get you shallowed out and on the path towards crispy ball striking bliss! Tom
Thanks again. Because of you I’m on a heater. For me. I’m 54 I’ve played 6 rounds at my muni track this year. 80-85. And we aren’t even to April near Chicago . Man U rock. 🙏🏼🙏🏼
That's awesome!! 💪💪 Keep on stoking that fire; it's shaping up to be a fabulous season!! Thanks so much for sharing your progress and the fruits of your great work!! Tom
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Absolutely 💯. You get the message out there mate 🙌 my ball striking is insane and the consistency and confidence levels have sky rocketed thanks to you TS ⭐️
If you haven’t tried Saguto golf I recommend it highly. All of what Tom is teaching and promoting is the real deal. I am 74 and I have played golf for over 40yrs and my game has never been better. Great job Tom.
Fantastic!! I'm most grateful for your kind words and testimonial regarding the online school, and I'm thrilled for your improvement!!
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 your taking the time to "shout it from the rooftop".
Thanks again for your support and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
73 here and I'm playing the best golf of my life because of these lessons. I have also found that keeping my right elbow tucked during chipping I have become much more consistent. This is great advise from a very good teacher.
Tom is so consistent and has really helped my short iron striking.
Now to get it going with 5 thru 7! Great teacher.
34 and went from 17>10 handi in 1 year using Tom. I’ll be lower than 10 this season, I bet. Love to hear of the crispy contact at any age!
And he does all of it without a quad or a track man or a launch monitor.. Just simple swing thoughts
When I started tucking my right elbow and taking my left arm around my body, it changed my game over night. Saguto’s swing is easy on the body and the closest to pure consistent crispiness this 56 yr old will get to!! Thanks Tom for keeping it simple.
Fantastic! I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content for this fantastic swing system 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 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
love the way this fella teaches ... simple, clear instruction ... easy peasy as we say in the UK 😊
He's very effective because he doesn't go into a lot of technical details and positions he just allows you to have your own swing. That's the sign of a good instructor.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction!
Thanks for your message and support, and keep it easy peasy lemon squeezie out there!! 😎
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom has my swing thoughts after a proper set up is basically left shoulder point at ball then the right shoulder point at the ball.
Yes. First and foremost, a good setup is key because it is nearly impossible to correctly execute the swing with a faulty foundation. Once we have that, then one simple "trigger thought" to set things properly in motion is all we need. No forced, manufactured, or contrived actions = no variables = consistently crispy ball striking bliss! 💪💪
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
No one has helped me more than Tom. I haven't paid for his course "yet" but just his videos have changed my game so much. Love you Tom!!!
Awesome! I'm very glad to know that you are benefiting from my instruction content; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!! 💪💪
The online school is ready when you are, and it is by far the most efficient and effective way to get on the fast track towards owning your swing and taking your game to the next level and beyond. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
Thanks again for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
Tom is the absolute best. Started watching Tom applying his teaching instantly started playing better. Tried other junk in between and fell apart and wanted to quit. Went right back to toms teaching and shot an 80 on the next round. Tom you are incredible.
Okay - so can we now agree that you won't be cheating on my anymore??.......😎
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 success and keep up the great work!! 💪
Tom
PS: Seriously, with regard to watching different videos from different sources, please be careful in navigating the muddied, overly-complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. It's best to commit to a system - whether it be this body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance method or another - put your blinders on, and stick to it. And if it is the system I teach, then please strongly consider enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level. That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, 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 courses, 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 I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: 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.
I'll be 73 this year. I have been doing this swing for about 3 years now. My driver went from 220 yards to 240 to 250 CARRY. From the up tees at my age, I rarely have over 150 in on the Par 5s and the Par 4s are just ridiculous. My wife and I played in couples tournament this past weekend and shot 15 under over the 2 days and came in 3rd in the Championship flight. I have never played this good in my life. It is like hitting the lottery at an old age. Too old to do anything with it but not too old to enjoy what ride is left!
That is *OUTSTANDING!!* 💪💪 I'm very glad to know that my instruction for this ageless, powerful swing system is performing well for 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 - more importantly - your enthusiasm and enjoyment, and keep that Fountain of Youth flowing!!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf Thanks for the instructions Tom. It took me a couple of months to nail it down but I found the pot-o-gold at the end of the rainbow. Lol
You've got it. Hit it out of the hinge-hang onto it as long as possible and keep the back elbow in-end of story. This has totally catalyzed my play-at 71 years of age...am hitting it longer and straighter than ever. Went from playing in the high 90s to the low 80s-even some 70s on good days.
That's fantastic!! I'm very glad to know - but definitely not surprised - that this method is performing well for you, and I appreciate your validating remarks in that regard!!
By the way, I would be remiss if I didn't mention that a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. 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.
Thanks again for your message and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
Tom, you are a golfing genius. I have spent years worrying about my take away and body mechanics any you've taken that all away in one short video. Just move your left arm across your chest, keep your weight on your left and let rip. Just been up the range and it works. Now all I'm thinking about is a making a full and easy swing and visualising the ball path. You have just changed my life. Yes, this is now fun! Thank you.
Fantastic! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing. Thanks so much for sharing your ball striking improvement and the resulting enjoyment, 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'm a 18+ plus handicap. I've played the game for years now and in hindsight, I think I've been getting ahead of myself being all concerned about scoring and neglecting my swing and ball striking. I want to strike it like the pros.
The great news is that you _can_ have it too! After all, it's really just physics and geometry, and those laws apply to the entire universe.... 😎
For an excellent starting point please check out 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
Beyond that, if you'd really like to get on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, sequential platform, please consider my online school. It will make for a far more efficient, superior, and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. The school is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. 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.
Let's get you out of that abyss and into the wonderful world of consistently crispy ball striking bliss!!
Tom
Tom, I've been in the terrible TH-cam limbo land of different types of instruction and it always ends up confusing me because everyone has different teaching methods/approach. Bottom line, the vertical lift and drop down timing swing has not worked out for me. I appreciate these videos because it brings me back to reality that swinging more around has helped me so much more
Yeah - it's a scary world out there, and it's been known to make many a grown man cry and shutter in fear as they stand over that little white orb.....😎
Seriously, with regard to watching different videos from different sources please be careful in navigating the muddied, overly-complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. That is not a dig against any other teachers out there. It's simply best to commit to a system - whether it be this body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance method or another - put your blinders on, and stick to it. And since the system I teach seems to appeal to you or at the very least stokes your curiosity, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: 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
Let's get you out of that abyss and into the wonderful world of consistently crispy ball striking bliss!!
Tom
Tom, new to golf. Former baseball player and had that weight shift approach. When you mentioned circular it friggin clicked. Even my coach could never connect the dots. I loved the “eliminate variables”. I started breaking my swing down and literally turn and all of a sudden I’m tucked and straight arm swing and now I can swing hard because I trust swing. I need to apply it to my driver now. Awesome
Hip turn baby
Welcome to this greatest of games, Victor! I'm a former baseball player myself, so I know exactly what you are referring to. In fact, I was never more of a mess in both sports than when I was in a fall baseball league and simultaneously playing high school golf!...
I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing so quickly. Thanks so much for sharing your ball striking improvement and keep it crispy out there!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Hey folks. This took me many drills Tom gave us and quite awhile to change from my old swing, keeping it real!! BUT, I'm 82 and this new swing is really starting to become ingrained. I am making way better contact with all of my irons and crushing my driver right down broadway. Tom is the real deal everybody. If you are dedicated to improve, LISTEN TO TOM SAGUTO!!
That's AWESOME, Bill!! I sincerely appreciate your kind words and support, 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 sharing your improvement and keep up the fantastic work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, I would be remiss if I didn't mention that a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them.
If you've not already joined, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
I have joined!
All I can say is Your lessons are AMAZING!!!
I tried it at the range and it was so much fun hitting the ball straight with every club in my bag. It worked when I used my friends clubs too. Not to mention I hit his clubs better than him.
Keep making great videos 🤙🏽
That's *awesome,* Glenn!! (Perhaps it's time to share our "little secret" with your friend?...😎)
I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing.
Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the fabulous work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I 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 found this swing on my own then came to youtube to find instructors teaching this swing... I pretty much only found Tom. So he is now my new and only coach for the swing. I have spent a year trying the vertical swing and failing, this way gives me consistent crispy contact everytime
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....... 😎
Welcome aboard - I'm very glad to know that my instruction content is resonating with you!! Now, if you'd really like to get on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, sequential platform, please consider my online school. It will make for a far more efficient, superior, and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. The school is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
Thanks for your message, keep up the great work, and keep it crispy out there!
Tom
I have strayed away every so often, and RUN right back here. I finally got it. Hitting purest, most controllable shots I have ever hit. No thinking, just repeatable results every time. Sure, tge new clubs aren't hurting, but the new swing sure helped. Best instruction on youtube is right here.
Just gave this a go and it was amazing. I literally hit the ball like a laser time after time!!
Also - it’s almost effortless!
Can’t wait for the season to start!
Awesome! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Stuart; excellent job incorporating it into your swing.
Thanks so much for sharing your ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is 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
Anyone who says "groovy" is already A+ in my books! Tom - you released a similar video with the driver recently wherein you promoted the more around the body swing as opposed to the vertical swing popular in many circles. OMG.... this is like a cheat code! I'm 66 years old and am now hitting like I did 20 years ago.... how groovy is that? Thanks so much Tom
Neato, Doug. I mean, like, far out..... _literally_ with regard to your driver distance! 💪💪
Seriously, I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
Thanks so much for sharing your improvement, keep up the great work, and keep it groovy!! 😎
Tom
PS: By the way, I would be remiss if I didn't mention that a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. 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, position-by-position from setup to finish. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 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.
As you have already learned, 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.
Thx for giving your golf know how to all of us. Your approach and delivery really connects to people and best part it really works! Thx for making golf fun again!
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Brent, 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 sharing your improvement and rekindled enjoyment of this greatest of games, and keep up the fantastic work!!
Tom
PS: If you've not already done so, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
Tom-
You Rock, brother! We are blessed to have someone like you that breaks down the beauty of a good golf swing..@ 6.28.. Standing up., oh my gosh!You nailed it for me ; as a beginning golfer, this is what I have been struggling with, and find myself doing at ball strike .. Now it all makes sense.. this is so good!! I am recovering from a recent surgery, but I can’t wait to get out on the range to try out this instruction!!
You’re the best- you make golfing fun again!
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Bill, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
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. Once you are healed up and cleared to get back at it, this would be 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 again for your message and support - I hope you're healing well and able to get out there soon!
Tom
G'day again Tom🇦🇺.
My son and i watched this video before our hit yesterday. I got sooooo excited about how we had both mentally "GOT IT"- that golf was a CIRCULAR game, not linear.
I Think for soooooo long I hadn't been able to set up a mire rotational less swaying/too many variables, swing. Your set up bits of weight forward, elbows in, straight arms, let it swing more "around and behind you" are GOLD, DUDE, PURE CRISPY GOLD! 🥇 NUMERO UNO !!! (Is that Sicilian??)
I think many people struggle to grasp that circle thing. I remember seeing it YEARS AGO on a Ben hogan video where they put a board up and said "the club doesn't go smashing through this board- (actually its more like it "drops" a little onto a slightly parallel lower board, on downswing, do you think??).
Anyway, problem was whilst i KNEW it was swinging on the board i didn't know how to set it up so that would occur!!
I allow (or even sort of consciously) my inner left knee to "dip down and rotate " to the ball, as my shoulder goes towards it - that, and i think of my left last three fingers sort of "sliding over the top of my chest"-is that what should happen?? Like, you don't just "push the left inner bicep into your outer chest and 'jam it in there', through the swing do you?? It slides over the top??)...
Have a crispy succulent day Tom. If i get this sorted I'm gunna have time to learn the guitar!!🍾...but first things first, GOLF MUST BE (SOMEWHAT) sorted out!!!! 🐔✅
As opposed to the trail arm which I like to see "glued" to the ribcage, the lead arm connection is more in the armpit area, Brian. This allows it to elevate as the wrists hinge and the trail arm folds to 90 degrees.
As for your other interest, here is a link to my YT guitar channel if you are interested in checking it out: www.youtube.com/@TomsRockinGuitar 😎
TS
First thing Tom, I love your videos. So please don't take what I'm about to say the wrong way. My ball striking is much better when I swing more vertical. I played golf for many years swinging around my body. Perhaps I was doing it wrong because it never really felt natural and seemed as if I was forcing things. I struggled with fat/thin shots way too often. I'm now swinging more upright and dropping the hands and it feels so much more comfortable to me. Your method definitely makes sense and I'm sure it helps many golfers. Keep up the great work!
THE best drill for an ‘around ‘ swing is hitting an effortless swing with only your lag (right hand in this case) arm. You have to tuck in your right arm, keep your right wrist flat/back/cocked, your swing flat and inside…..and you just turn.
I was a ‘puller’ (left arm dominant) arms/upper body golfer for decades until I found this feeling of a flatter turn; exactly what he’s saying. It’s the best way to hit the ball.
I appreciate you sharing your trail arm drill. It is something I use in my instruction, and it's also a good way to start a range session.
Thanks for your validating remarks and support of the methodology I am teaching!!
Tom
For right wrist what does it mean to keep flat/back/cocked? Does this mean bent back?
So much good stuff here 👍🏻
I’ve been focusing on 1) shoulder (and HIP) turn, and
2) keeping my arms lower and more “in front” of my chest at the top
(“top”? 🙄)
of my backswing, and
3) keeping that right elbow down & tucked in (elbows closer together)
It works!
What do you always say? 🤔
… effortless power 👊🏻
Nice job, Mike! Sounds like things are setting up for a nice season, which will hopefully be starting for you in earnest soon now that spring has sprung.
Keep up the great "effortless" work!! 💪💪
TS
What’s working for me these days from a few videos ago is imagining the circle of my shoulders, and swinging around that. It keeps my body tilt the same and my contact is money. Getting that membership was still the best decision I’ve made in my short golf career. It’s funny cuz I watch other videos and try their stuff for a bit and always find my way back here lol
I'm thrilled to learn of your dramatic ball striking improvement, Trent, and I sincerely appreciate your validating testimonial for the online school and this body-friendly, consistent, powerful swing system.
Thanks so much for your support and keep up the fantastic work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: With regard to watching different videos from different sources, please be careful in navigating the muddied, overly-complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. It's best to commit to a system, put your blinders on, and stick to it.
I grew up in Australia trying to emulate the swing of Greg Norman in the 80s. Big high arms and a wide arc. I would get so frustrated with the inconsistency. Wish someone had taught me to swing like Saguto back then. So simple, repeatable and easier on the body. Looking forward to hearing that pure sound when I strike the ball 🏌️♂️⛳
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
Now, if you'd really like to get on the fast track towards "hearing that pure sound" by properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, sequential platform, please consider my online school. It will make for a far more efficient, superior, and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. The school is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
Cheers!
Tom
Just hit a bucket and crisp iron shots .. thank u.. gave me great control in my backswing... your my new teacher lol !!!
Welcome to "the dark side", where the spoils of "conventional" instruction - chronic inconsistency, physical pain, and endless frustration - yield to the fruits of body-friendly enjoyment of this great game for a lifetime. 😎 I'm very glad to have you on board!!
Thanks for sharing your crispy ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I 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
Since applying your technique My consistency has gone through the roof Tom you absolute beauty 💫
Awesome!!
Always good to hear from you, and I appreciate you sharing this fabulous progress report.
Keep up the great work and keep it crispy out there!! 💪💪
Tom
I was that guy for quite a while until I changed my swing thoughts. My current is trying to keep my right elbow locked to my ribs as long as possible and to imagine my hands are tracing around my belt. That plus slowing things down and trying to get to a good finish position has made a huge difference. Thank you for your videos.
Well done! Sounds like you've been building in some very effective feels to conquer those "ghosts of swings past".
Thanks for sharing your progress and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
Tom, just watching the left arm go across the chest was something that helped me out a ton. Thank you.
My pleasure - I'm glad it helped!
Thanks for sharing and 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
It's wonderful to see your brown scapular in certain other videos, along with a crucifix on top of a tv and Lehodey's The Ways of Mental Prayer next to that tv in a certain video I just watched on your website. Hence I'm now promoting you on the Community page of my channel here.
Made my day! Thanks so much for taking notice.
Have a Blessed Triduum and Easter!
Deus te benedicat
😊 We know he swings THE swing.
Kool that he walks the walk.
Not surprising tho- great instruction from a heart of kindness! His comments speak it.
As odd as this may sound, I can only seem to make good contact when my trail elbow IS NOT glued to my side. I’m the guy who gets the hands somewhat high, and brings them back down. It helps me stay loose. Granted, I’m not always consistent and my impact position doesn’t look exactly like Hogan; however, I can manage my way around the course for now.
That said, I need to work on this during the off-season as I’m sure this type of swing will provide a more consistent swing longterm. I find that I’m too tense when staying glued, even if I try to stay loose sometimes causing shanks way right. 🤷♂️
Love your content Tom!
I'm very glad to know that you are enjoying my videos!
It really comes down to whether or not you are satisfied with your swing and game as it is or if you wish to put in the time and effort required to properly make a real and lasting change. I say this because if you are a lifter of the club with a flying trail elbow, then there really is no real "blending" of these opposing methodologies (i.e: two-plane "shift and lift" vs. centered the one-plane style that I teach).
As for the tension you are feeling, while that is normal for someone who has not previously experienced this level of connectivity and structure, but any sense of that should dissipate as the new concepts become ingrained.
For a good starting point to your decision process, 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
Thanks for your message!
Tom
This was me, until I joined Saguto Golf online for a couple seasons. If you truly commit to what Tom is teaching (left arm straight and across chest on backswing, elbow together, weight forward, etc.) you will improve. I'm really enjoying the consistency and accuracy and rarely losing a golf ball!
This is the only method that’s given me the consistency I’ve been looking for and with a lot less effort 😊
Fabulous!! I’m very glad to know that my instruction for the great swing system is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
Thanks so much for your support in sharing your ball striking improvement and keep up the 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
Tried many different online golf tip videos over the years. My swing was a mess.... Been watching Saguto only for 3 months ... Swing has never been better!
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Andrew, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. Thanks so much for your support in sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, 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.
thats a fact tom, if you can hit 3 and 4 irons well like
that... you have a `swing` staying on plane is
crucial ,allied to a good transition, 😇👍
While 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 - those long irons sure do provide a nice "litmus test" for ensuring that the setup and swing are indeed dialed in!
And yes - staying on-plane is a critical key to consistently great ball striking, and as I've said to others I much prefer the simplicity of putting it in the "slot" from the start rather than having to rely on our ability to precisely drop it in that slot by the exact amount each and every swing!
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
Tom
Tom…your instruction is GOLD!!
Equipment question…I got fit, twice last year. Both times, they said 2 degrees up and add an inch to the length (I’m 6’5”). It seems however, with such a “flat swing plane”, that it would be better to have clubs more standard or even flatter, to promote the desired path? Thoughts?🤷🏻♂️
I appreciate that, Michael, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!
With regard to your lie angles, consider that _the ideal downswing path is the ideal downswing path_ , regardless of whether you lift the club up and must then "drop it in the slot" or - as taught here - you just keep it in that slot from the start. As such, I would be apt to believe what your professional fitter is saying.
Thanks again for your message and support!
Tom
PS: By the way, 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 was one heck of a lesson!! SO GOOD! Thank you! 😍👏👏👏
My pleasure, Janice! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
Thanks for your message and have fun out there!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my 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
Looking forward to trying your technique again this summer.
Sounds like a plan, Bob. And for a really good starting point to get you on the proper path towards consistently crispy ball striking bliss, here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker": 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
Tom
Thanks Tom. Appreciate this!
Going streaking on the range!!😂😂
My trail arm is good, but will focus on the lead arm! Great tip! Going to the range today.
Yeah....on second thought, I'll curb my enthusiasm and keep the clothes on for the benefit of all..... 😎
Thanks - I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
Tom
Been following for awhile, this clicked after seeing this and doing a lot of Hogan research. I was having a massive problem with overswinging or really collapsing at the top because I was too vertical, lost a bunch of yards even though I am stronger now. Switched to this style of swing, and not only is it effortless, it's literally impossible to overswing or collapse because of the right elbow. Talk about adding 20 yards to every club. Now the only time I raise my right arm is to drink my beer.
That's awesome, Tommy!! 💪💪 I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
Thanks so much for sharing your improvement, keep up the great work, and enjoy that cold one!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom you make it look so simple, I love your approach. Heading out to my yard to practice Saguto swing!!
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Kevin, 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 support and have fun out there!
Tom
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, I love the crispy Smore. A lot of us struggle with keeping the left arm straight. I notice your arm is perfectly straight.
LOL! Thanks John - I'm glad you enjoyed the video and smore reference....😎
The lead arm is the radius of our swing circle, and as such if we desire ball striking consistency it needs to be preserved from address to post-impact. This is not difficult to accomplish as long as we don't try to take it back beyond our body's natural stopping point. It all begins with a good setup that facilitates an effortless 45 degrees of hip turn. From there all we need is another 45 degrees of shoulder turn to get to the full 90. If any of those turns are restricted by an improper setup, then the lead arm will fight the stymied torso and have a good chance of breaking down.
While there are certainly videos on my channel that address this topic, a better option 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 accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom
I am the golfer with lower back pain by not turning enough. Will try this concept today on the course. Just turn and swing. Thanks Tom
I get it, Brian. How interesting and sad it is 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, 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.
By the way, you may be interested to know that a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. _It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion._ Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built.
Have you looked into the comprehensive, sequential learning platform of the online school yet? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 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.
Let's get you out of that abyss and into the wonderful world of body-friendly ball striking bliss!!
Tom
After 12 years away from golf, I decided to take it up again. I started following a couple teachers, and implemented those fundamentals into my training. The result? I’m pretty much the same bad golfer I was 12 years ago, with less distance in my shots. I was ready to sell my clubs and call it a day. Then I saw a video by Rick Shiels demonstrating the weight shift to the left side to change the low point and reduce fat shots. I took a couple practice swings and it was a bit of a lightbulb moment. That took me down a Reddit rabbit hole researching stack and tilt. This research led me to Tom Seguto’s videos and on line training platform. I joined today. At 58, this is my last stop on the golf train. I’m hopeful Tom’s program is what I’ve been searching for that will get me consistently striking the ball and enjoying the game.
Welcome to Stack & Tilt and SagutoGolf, Clint! I assure you that you have not gone down another rabbit hole. 😎
This body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance swing system is designed to provide a lifetime of great ball striking, and since it is rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology it does not discriminate by age or ability - from kids to super seniors and everyone in between, and inclusive of the best players in the world.
I'm very glad to know that you have enrolled in the online school as that is the fast track to learning and owning this swing. Here are a couple of important pointers to get you off to a good start:
1) Regardless of a member's skill level, this swing necessitates a complete reboot for someone transitioning from a shift & lift swing (which is typically the case), and therefore it is imperative that one take sufficient time to ensure that the fundamental components are mastered. From the ground up there is nothing superfluous in the Stack & Tilt swing - in other words, everything with a purpose, and a purpose for everything. (For example, contrary to shift & lift where you may be taught to keep your trail foot perpendicular to the target line as a means of "creating resistance" in your trail side, in S&T we flare both feet out 10-20 degrees in order to facilitate a free flowing, inclined hip and shoulder turn.) I cannot emphasize this enough, as frustrations predominantly occur when students jump ahead in the curriculum without properly dedicating themselves to the foundational base upon which our swing must be built.
2) The curriculum is sequentially order, step-by-step, position-by-position. For the best and fastest results, work through it as designed.
3) Always keep in mind that I do offer an a la carte Swing Video Analysis service to my school members as a means to support their progress. I liken it to bringing your swing into the shop for a tune-up or minor repair. Scheduling one on a quarterly basis for preventive maintenance will do wonders for keeping things humming along nicely, and it's also a great tool for pinpointing and resolving any issues that arise. Here is a link where you can learn more: noodle.shop/sagutogolf
Embrace the system, embrace the process, and you will soon embrace ownership of a well-functioning swing and the resulting consistently crispy ball striking bliss it provides!
Thanks for your message. Let's get started!!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf - Thank you for taking the time on this thoughtful reply, Tom. I appreciate it. The good news is I haven't learned too many additional bad habits, but as you rightly point out, the old habits are still there even after and extended layoff. A reboot is definitely needed. I'm watching the vids in the order you have them on the site, and I will take them to the mirror to get them engrained as well. Looking forward to KFC crispy shots in the future! Best, Clint
You are correct about that.Less hand and wrist motions equal to more consistent golf😊
I appreciate that!
Now to be clear, there is wrist action in the swing. It's just that we are simply "allowing" it to happen naturally in response to the motion and the weight of the club rather than trying to manufacture or force it. The latter is what far too many golfers are led to believe, and it results in a host of ball striking and consistency issues.
Thanks again for your validating remarks!
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
Best method hands down out of all the YT channels. Watch this only, and implement this EASY method. And your striking will improve 20 fold
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Nate, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction.
Thanks so much for your message and support - I'm thrilled for your dramatic ball striking improvement!! 💪💪
Tom
It doesn't come easier than this, Great teaching from Tom and Rob Cheney, both very similar coaches.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. And yes - Rob is a fantastic teacher of this same swing system!
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
excellent! I'll try this out today at the range!
Sounds good! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
Have fun out there!
Tom
Golf swing simplified, exactly what I need! Great video, Tom
Simple is what we do here, Tom, and I'm glad to know that it's resonating with you!
Thanks for your message!
Tom
Hey Tom, you are one of my favorites especially the swing right arm glued in! great! Your swing PLAY SOME OF YOUR KEY TIPS IN SLOW MOTION BACK AND FORWARD! THANKS
Thanks! I'm glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you, and I appreciate your kind words in that regard!
I slow down my swing in numerous videos, but even when I don't you can still manually adjust the playback of any YT video to as slow as 1/4-speed by clicking on the settings button at the lower right side of the video player. Or you can pause a video and press the period ( . ) button to advance frame by frame and the comma ( , ) to reverse frame by frame.
Keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my lesson 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
Nice job Tom. Seems like it will produce a lot more consistent impact position.
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Tom, and yes - by eliminating those swing-wrecking variables that necessitate precisely manufactured actions and impeccable timing this will indeed lead to a consistently crispy strike and a repeatable ball flight. As such, I am confident it will perform well when you put it into practice.
Thanks for your message and have fun out there!
Tom
Will try this swing. Makes more sense and less confusing. I like your teaching method, along with the humour 😛
I'm glad to learn that you are enjoying my "lesson and a show" instruction style! Just know that despite the entertainment aspect, everything taught here from a golf swing perspective is consistent with a system rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology, and modeled on empirical observations of the game's greatest ball strikers. So have a chuckle or two, and then get to work! 😎
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 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 for your message and have fun out there!
Tom
Bottoming-Out Point: At the top of your backswing, note where your lead shoulder & your trailing glute are in relation to the target line. The point on the target line midway between these two points is where your club head will naturally tend to bottom-out.
Great instruction, my game is consistent now with this simple move. Thank you
Bro the video came out 40 minutes ago 😂
@robertcruly4446 - 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
@TPW13 - While this episode is indeed new, I'm rather certain that Robert was referring to a timeless concept mentioned in it since there are consistent themes and swing keys that can be found throughout my channel's content history.
TS
Saw the late Jackie Burke Jr talking about this and one of the best instructors in the world Pete Cowan does as well. Tom is spot on with this
Thanks - I appreciate your validating remarks regarding this lesson!!
Tom
Tnx Tom for such body friendly ,easy n effective tips❤
My pleasure, Jincy, and it's very nice to hear from you!
Thanks for your message and keep up the great work!
Tom
I’ve tried different swing thoughts, but always seem to come back to the Saguto tilted low backswing golf and my shots are pure! Us weekend golfers need a swing we can take to the course with the least amount of practice.
Why not just stick around here for now on, Ron? After all, you know it works! 😎
And by the way, it's not just for "weekend golfers". Actually, this body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance swing system is rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology, and it is modeled on empirical observations of the game's greatest ball strikers. As such it does not discriminate by age or ability - from kids to seniors and everyone in between, inclusive of the best players in the world. Watch any Tour event on TV and you'll see a significant number of players executing these motions, a fact corroborated by just how many of them have a very centered swing with the lead knee flexing and the trail leg straightening during the backswing, their lead arms on or very close to their tilted shoulder planes, and their hands deep behind their trail shoulder at the top.
Now that you're back home, 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 and have fun out there!
Tom
I watch most of your vids and still keep playing the « conventional « way, ( sometimes perfect, often struggling…) and the more I do the more I’m aware stack and tilt should be considered as the conventional swing! By the way Ben Hogan used to say the elbows should be close to the body. That’s exactly what you’re showing here. On another hand some people still say S&T can ruin your back. Unfortunately, as a physician I must say it’s the most natural way to lead the club through the ball avoiding spine torsion so that it adds comfort to efficiency ! My own question is: when am I going to switch to your method??😅 French pros are so stuck to « conventional « school…😢 and most of their students can’t improve their game.
I sincerely appreciate your validating remarks!! The Stack & Tilt swing is a proven body-friendly method. In addition to my own personal experience as a golfer who previously experienced back pain, this is further validated by the fact that a significant percentage of my students and 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, 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.
My answer is that based on what you know, I think NOW would be a good time to make the switch, and it does not matter what those French pros are teaching! 😎 If you would 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 US/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
Additionally, I do offer an _a la carte_ swing video analysis service to my school members as a means to support their progress in the school. Here is a link where you can learn more: noodle.shop/sagutogolf
Let's get you out of that abyss and into the wonderful world of consistently crispy ball striking bliss!!
Thanks again for your message, and I hope to see you soon in the school!
Tom
Hi Tom , love how simple your golf swing is . I tend to pull hook when I swing around my body. Obviously I'm not doing it right, any suggestions. Thanks
I appreciate your kind words regarding my swing, Christopher!
I understand what you are saying with regard to your issue, and while I certainly have videos that address this topic there is a variety of potential causes. As such a better option 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 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
I went from 130 to 95 and improving thanks Tom for making golf fun
Well I'd say that is beyond spectacular, Frank!! 💪💪
Thanks so much for sharing your dramatic improvement, keep up the great work, and we'll see you soon in the 80's the way you are trending!!
Tom
I think your keys to better golf are great. I am curious is this swing a blend of the traditional and the single plane swing? It seems to be simpler than either of those.
I'm glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you, Ed, and I appreciate your kind words in that regard!
Actually, I teach the Stack and Tilt swing - a body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance system rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology, and modeled on empirical observations of the game's greatest ball strikers. As such it does not discriminate by age or ability - from kids to seniors and everyone in between, inclusive of the best players in the world. Here is the story of my "conversion": th-cam.com/video/PM8lNNrMPEk/w-d-xo.html And here is an episode documenting my week at S&T Instructor Camp in Miami: th-cam.com/video/m9qdPOzYUWU/w-d-xo.html
I give all credit where it is due - including Andy Plummer and Mike Bennett for analyzing and interpreting the science, and to those who preceded them with their empirical observations of the game's best ball strikers and all their subsequent chalkboard number-crunching. I just do my best to take what they have built and convey it in my own simplified methodology.
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
Thanks again for your message!
Tom Saguto, PGA
U caught my attention when u said it helps alleviate back pain. My hurts so bad after playing golf, i was wondering how I am gonna be able to play it for 30 more years.
This is indeed a proven body-friendly method. I can vouch for that through my own personal experience as a golfer who previously experienced back pain, and It is further validated by the fact that a significant percentage of my students and 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, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion. Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built.
For example, the outward flaring of both feet 10-20 degrees in our setup facilitates the proper amount of body-friendly, free-flowing hip turn back and through. This is a major power source, and it also keeps the club traveling on the correct path. If you were to square your feet so that they were perpendicular to the target line, then your hips would be impeded from turning sufficiently in the backswing (which would then inhibit the shoulders from executing a full and effortless turn), and from releasing properly in the downswing to propel the club through the zone. Restricting this action can cause a variety of path issues and/or also place strain on the lower back, lead knee, and the hip joints as the hips will "want" to move laterally and turn through into the finish but will be fighting the body in the process.
Thanks for your message and support, and have fun out there!
Tom Saguto, PGA
PS: I see that you are a new member of my YT channel's Crispier Than KFC Club. That's great, and I hope you find the exclusive content - both new and archived - to be extremely helpful in your mission!
In the event that you would really like to get on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, sequential platform, please consider my online school as an alternative. The school is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. *_And through the school you would still have access to the KFC Club channel member videos, so if you were to enroll there would be no need to maintain both memberships._* Thousands of men and women from across the globe - spanning all age ranges and experience/talent levels - 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.
This is so great , thank you !
My pleasure, Patrick! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I 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
Bumping my weight forward, keeping left arm straight, having elbows closer together and tucking your trail arm into your side makes perfect sense for me, until I try to actually to hit a ball. I feel very restricted and top the ball nearly every time. The concepts make sense from a physics/motion perspective, but for some reason, I am unable to make it work. I tried the stack and tilt for a while, but I couldn't find any consistency. I may not have the coordination to be consistent at all.
Good News: It's really does not have anything to do with lacking coordination. Instead, it's about learning it correctly, beginning with the required setup features that allow for an unrestricted, free-flowing, body-friendly motion.
If you would truly like to get on the fast track towards properly implementing this swing system in a comprehensive, sequential platform, please consider my online school. It will make for a far more efficient, superior, and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. The school is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
Thanks,
Tom
What this man said is totally true. My iron shots got crispy as fck.
Awesome! I appreciate your validating remarks regarding this lesson video, and I am glad to hear that the instructional details contained therein are performing well for you.
Thanks for your support in sharing your ball striking improvement and keep it crispy out there!!
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've been working on the railroad"...lmao...dats hilarious, and true..Thanks Tom. Traditional teaching is considered "Positionitis" I see it on the range every day. People out there in the golf desert getting stuck with what one of their friends told them to do.
LOL! "Positionitous" looked like "Poisonous" at first quick glance, though I suppose that's not terribly far off in terms of its effect on golf swings....😆😆
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
Tom
Inspired to try your technique on the range tomorrow
Great! I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
Have fun out there!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my 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
Boy between this and the common teaching of "lift your arms, then drop them straight down, then rotate from your left hip while keeping your right hip back, and make sure you time your release to a half a millisecond" I know which one I'm choosing.
LOL! Unfortunately, Matt, 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 those you so succinctly summarized - have relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of inconsistency and chronic frustration (and chronic back/knee/hip pain as well).
Thanks for your message - I'm glad to have you onboard!!
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
Love this concept thanks!
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Logan, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
Thanks for your message and support!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
@@SagutoGolf it did! I have a problem with not having a very long backswing and this is allowing me to get a better range of motion. I’m young and athletic and this just feels more natural. It’s also helped me not slice on my driver
You are the man brother... Been waiting on someone to explain this....
I sincerely appreciate that, 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. I hope this lesson performs well when you put it into practice!!
Thanks,
Tom
PS: By the way, since my lesson 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
Love your humor and making the game fundamentally easier. I don’t know why they passed you up playing Elvis! you would’ve been way better than Butler! Yes, you have the hair for it. 💙
Thank you, David - thank you very much.....😆😆
I'm glad to learn that you are enjoying my "lesson and a show" instruction style! Just know that despite the entertainment aspect, everything taught here from a golf swing perspective is consistent with a system rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology, and modeled on empirical observations of the game's greatest ball strikers. So have a chuckle or two, and then get to work! 😎
Tom
PS: By the way, since my lesson 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
Worked for Hogan
Indeed, Tim, and so many others top players of yesterday and today! That is because this body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance swing system is rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology, and it is modeled on empirical observations of the game's greatest ball strikers. As such it does not discriminate by age or ability - from kids to seniors and everyone in between, inclusive of the best players in the world. To this point, watch any Tour event on TV and you'll see a significant number of players executing these motions, a fact corroborated by just how many of them have a very centered swing with the lead knee flexing and the trail leg straightening during the backswing, their lead arms on or very close to their tilted shoulder planes, and their hands deep behind their trail shoulder at the top.
Thanks,
Tom
Very good Tom
Thanks Ron - 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
Love to see this with a driver and fairway club❤
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
Good stuff....thanks for posting
My pleasure, Steven! 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
It works!! I’ve been stacking for few years!
Awesome! Keep up the great work and thanks for your validation of this fantastic swing system!!
Tom Saguto, PGA and Certified Stack and Tilt Instructor
The real ones know this is a re-upload and a CLASSIC. Hit that like button and subscribe!
Well, it's not a "re-upload" because this was a recently recorded video, and I don't think I've previously mentioned smores, sang "I've Been Working on the Railroad", or pondered streaking before.... 😎 Having said that, I do regularly convey the same proven swing keys because - well - they work, and as such they are worth repeating....often. Beyond that, there's not a thousand things to think about in this great swing system. Simple, low-maintenance, powerful, consistent.
Anyway, thanks - I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you, and I sincerely appreciate your support!!
Tom
@@SagutoGolfoh.. 😅
Is this basically a single plane swing? I just tried this and it seemed to work, was able to hit it straight off one leg and make perfect contact. Was only into a net so will have to see how it goes on course
This is a one plane or single plane motion, though it should not be confused with instruction that took the "single plane" brand name.
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
Have fun out there!
Tom
when a player has been taught to swing up on a plane etc. it is the hardest thing in the world to swing the right arm back when the lower part of the arm is facing straight in front you
Indeed, it sure does take a coordinated and precisely timed action to "drop it in the slot" the same exact amount each and every swing. Instead, why not just put it in the slot to begin with and then just keep it there??!! 😎
TS
I use self adhesive velcro on my right side of my shirt arm pit area and rib cage area to remind me to keep my arm tucked to my side while practicing in my garage
Nice, Bob! And when out at the range or even on the course during play you can mimic the "velcro effect" by grabbing your shirt sleeve from the outer part of your upper trail arm, pulling it under the arm, and tucking it into your armpit. It's a legal "cheat"!
TS
@SagutoGolf thanks for the tip. I have noticed pro player that do the arm pit tuck on the tour
Damn, Tom! I love your attitude, brother. You make it look so easy! I’ve learned so much from you, and now after watching this video, and once again committed to getting out there and creating some crispy KFC! Thanks for all you do!
Looking forward to hearing that crispiness sizzling in your deep fryer, Matt!! 💪💪
Thanks again for your kind words and support, and have fun out there!!
Tom
Well I be darned. Went out today and kept that right arm locked in tight and got the crispy fryer going! I felt like Kuato in the Arnold Schwarzenegger film Total Recall, but I trusted the system and launched a few towards Mars. 8 and 9 iron and then a few with the driver. Driver and long irons not nearly as easy or consistent, but I’m sticking with it! 🚀💪
I need smore of this! Thanks.
LOL!! Well, you asked for it, I got it.... 😎 If you would like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner, 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
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed this episode!
Tom
Hey Tom, with all these great videos available for free. Is there still incentive to sign up for your online membership??? Might pull the trigger on that soon 👀
Yes, absolutely! With regard to what the online school offers over and above this YT channel, there is no comparison. The videos, lessons, and drills on this free 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, sequential 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 a body-friendly, powerful, low-maintenance swing that will provide them a lifetime of consistent ball striking bliss and true enjoyment of this great game. That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire motion step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying and resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise as well as all my short game instruction, plus advanced level courses and much more.
Thousands of folks across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, 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.
Infomercial complete. I hope to see you there! 😎
Tom
@@SagutoGolf Aweosme! Great to hear. Thank you
As a subscriber and as someone who likes your channel, I would suggest that you show trackman data on how effective these controlled swings can be . There are so many proponents of width, using the legs, hip clearing moves and side bends that most people are convinced that is the only way to generate speed. It's going to be difficult to convince people otherwise unless they see real data. People are generally programmed to keep trying something, even if they can't do it. Especially with golf!
I appreciate your suggestion. I do have plans to set up an indoor simulator in my home in the not-too-distant future, and when I do it will be a lot easier to include the data that you are asking for as I'll have my Flightscope Mevo+ launch monitor on the ready there as opposed to having to take the equipment back and forth to the range with me (which I have done on some videos).
As for those types of moves being taught nowadays that would make a Romanian gymnast blush, I do have some videos on that topic including this one that I recorded after a high school golfer with those types of bodily contortions came to see me - th-cam.com/video/vG0UtsgRvUA/w-d-xo.html - and this one after Zalatoris destroyed his back at age 25 and had to withdraw from last year's Masters: th-cam.com/video/HkemK_uPg7o/w-d-xo.html. (Fortunately, there's a happy ending to Will's story that I hope to publish soon, and yes - it's about his post-surgery transition to the type of motion taught here that now has him pain-free and back on the leaderboard.)
Thanks!
Tom
@SagutoGolf thanks Tom. I will check out both links you posted. Glad you understood that what I was saying was in no way a knock on your methods..I'm all for more efficient swings but we all want to hit it farther for some bragging rights 😀, because as non professionals it's the only pro marker we can hope to achieve.
Thanks!
Thank you so much, Russ! I sincerely appreciate your most generous support and I am very glad to know that my channel's instruction content is resonating with you!!
Tom
Are we ever thinking about bowing the wrist during the backswing? Or are the wrists in the right position based off your set up?
Hi Eddie,
I simply "allow" the wrists to react 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.
While there are certainly videos on my channel that address this topic, a better option 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 accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom
Hey Tom , i can hit my irons hybrids really well and feel comfortable swinging those clubs, but im so inconsistent with the driver. Its like i just dont no how to swing the driver the club itself compared to the irons. So im either hooking or slicing or now duffing it. So strange as then i pick up my irons and im able to flush them.
It is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: th-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/w-d-xo.html Beyond that, if you search the word "drive" on this channel you'll see some related content.
Oftentimes when golfers are hitting everything well except for the driver it can be attributed to one of the following:
1) Their hips are not continuing their lateral slide through impact. This is common with the driver as the wider stance means that the hips have a greater distance to travel. If the hips stop moving laterally towards the target on the downswing then their rotation takes over, inhibiting any further necessary forward weight loading (we should be 80/20 forward halfway down, 90/10 at impact, and 95/5 in the finish), changing the low point and rerouting the club into a steeper angle of attack (AoA). This can produce a variety of undesirable results including fat and thin contact, topped shots and popups, straight pulls, and “banana” slices.
Of great importance is keeping your upper torso/head in place (in other words, not moving towards the target from a face-on view) while the hips execute the lateral slide action. This preserves the swing center and the desired shallow AoA.
2) They are not allowing the length of the club to dictate the backswing path and are getting too steep as a result. The shaft of the driver is considerably longer than the other clubs and thus requires more of an around the body backswing as established by the shaft plane at address. It may "feel" flat as they take it back along the shaft plane for the first few feet, but as long as they maintain the "weight forward, shoulder down, and hands in" components while allowing the club to work around them, it should put them in the proper position at the top so they can attack the ball from the inside. (A good feel for that lead shoulder is "down and in, under the chin".)
3) Many believe - and some even teach - that we must try to "hit up on the ball" with the driver. However, consider that in our stock setup with the driver the hands are even with the inside of the lead thigh (as they are with all clubs when playing a standard shot) and our ball position is even with the inside of the heel of the lead foot. This presets a very slight degree of forward shaft lean with the driver. Beyond that, the ball is behind the zero-point of the swing (which is even with the lead shoulder), meaning that without any contrived manipulations the club will still be on its descent - albeit very close to flat - at impact. So, perhaps with the exception of folks with slower swing speeds - or those Long Drive participants teeing it extra high and hitting maybe 1-2 balls out of 10 onto a 60-yard wide "fairway" - in general the path is still ever so slightly down. In fact, the PGA Tour average with the driver is actually minus (e.g.: downward) 1.5 degrees - nearly level - and it should feel level - but slightly down nonetheless. (Here is an article on Ping’s website addressing this topic - ping.com/en-us/blogs/proving-grounds/optimal-launch-and-spin#:~:text=According%20to%20Trackman%2C%20PGA%20Tour,85%25%20ball%2Dflight%20laws )
Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ This will provide a nice foundational understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag.
Tom
Tom is very funny as well as a great instructor. lol @
Thanks! I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and "lesson and a show" teaching style are resonating with you!
Tom
Hello Tom, for the last 12 months I have been following Paul Wilson Golf which I found helpful. However, just by chance I came accross your TH-cam Chanel. I have since dropped Paul Wilson’s golf advice in favour of yours. Paul Wilson advocates using two points of axcess, I e the back and front leg. He also advices using the back foot to load up on and push off on. I agree with your advice Tom use one pivot point , the front leg.
Since following your advice I am striking the ball clean every-time . Apart from great advice Tom, watching your videos has me in stitches. The one where you drive the ball into the man’s house in particular had me crying. lol 🤣 keep up the good work Tom and keep them coming.
Best regards
Peter
Love this channel. References to Cyndie Lauper, The Police, Shakira....Let's go
LOL! Nothing but the best in music, food references, and golf - all in one place......😎
Thanks - I'm glad to know that you are enjoying my content!
Tom
Nearly every pro golfer swings such that the humerus bone is parallel with the clavicle bone. This is what I'm seeing in your demo as well. My problem is I get too wild when I try to take a full back swing. Think John Rahm.
The key in this regard, Al, is get to - but not go beyond - your body's natural stopping point in the backswing where the tilting, turning, and extending motions are complete, the lead arm has crossed the chest 45 degrees, and the wrists are properly set. This is the point where if we were to try to go any further any or all of the following will occur:
1) the lead arm will bend and/or lift
2) the wrists will break down
3) the lead knee will kick inward towards the trail side
4) the lead shoulder will level out and lose its orientation towards the ball
5) weight will shift into the trail side and bring the low point back with it, resulting in inconsistent contact and unpredictable ball flight.
6) you'll "chicken wing" and/or flip through impact
7) pain, discomfort, and/or possible injury
We don't need to try to get to "parallel" with this swing, and fighting your body in an attempt to do so will result in some combination of the above issues. If you execute this swing properly you will have created width and plenty of distance for that club to travel by taking it in deep, and that will enable you to harness the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum".
While there are certainly videos on my channel that address this topic, a better option 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 accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom
Can you also do a segment on the proper ball set up from the club at address when you set up to the ball how far you should be from the ball on all the clubs when I hit the perfect shot it feels effortless and feels just right
With regard to distance from the ball at setup, I would first suggest that the clubs be fitted so that they are the proper shaft length and lie angle for you. A well-fit iron should rest on the ground with the toe slightly up at address. In general, the arms should be allowed to hang naturally, and the proper setup posture should have them approximately underneath the chin - slightly more outward for the driver - with the butt of the club pointing to the top of your pants zipper from a down-the-line view. In other words, the longer the shaft of the club the further from the ball we will stand, but that should occur on its own by simply assuming the proper address position.
As for hand position, it remains consistent - even with the inside of your lead thigh - no matter which club you are hitting. Additionally, the lead arm and club shaft should form a straight line from the face-on view, giving your setup a lowercase "y" look. Looking down you should see the grip end of the club over the inner part of your lead ankle.
As for ball position, while this system affords you some leeway in general once my students and members show some level of proficiency with the swing I suggest that they migrate to a stock ball position that is in the middle of the stance for short irons, two balls inside the lead heel for middle irons, and creeping more forward for the longer clubs - the farthest forward being even with the inside of the lead heel for the driver (with the stance width increasing as we move from shorter to longer clubs). From there they can make incremental tweaks to see how different positions affect impact quality and shot shape.
By the way, it seems to me that the level of detail you seek is best found in the comprehensive, sequential learning platform of my online school, and it will make for a far more efficient and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. That's where - in addition to focused lessons and drills that take you through the entire motion step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying and resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise as well as all my short game instruction, plus advanced level courses 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/sagutogolfreviewsAt 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.
Tom
So no vertical drop, horizontal tug? I'll give it a try.
No need to "drop it in the slot" if we simply put it there to begin with....😎
While there are certainly other videos on my channel that address this topic, a better option 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 accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom
I figured you enjoy hearing success stories, so heres mine. have been absolutely flushing golf balls at the range for 3 straight days. Straight shots, slight draws, slights cuts with my new 4 and 6 iron and 54° wedge off terrible weathered mats with terrible range balls. Even demo'd a zx5 and zx7 mk2 driver. The only problem I was having was DISTANCE. I couldn't get the driver past 175 carry and both my 4 and 6iron were either 145 (no wind) or 125 with 20+mph headwind. No matter WHAT, that was all the distance I coukd get. I drive a total of 270 total with a carry of 230 to 250 back home. Today I couldn't stand it, I know I'm flushing the ball, no distance, so I asked the older guy working on the range ball machine what was tge deal... He asked me... Do you see a net?? NOPE. That hill out there is about 225 yards away, can you hit a driver over 225? Yup!! He said, on the other side of that hill people are playing golf. These balls are LIMIITED RANGE golf balls and fly 75% shorter. The balls were NERFED!! I finally get to go home in a few days (been gone now almost 7 months) and I can't wait to absolutely take my friends money with all the things I have worked on. Just wanted to say THANK YOU TOM SAGUTO, you are to many of us THE BEST INSTRUCTOR who plays guitar. I will let you know sometime after Easter how it is going. After I finish building my bag, I will strongly consider signing up. Rock on, keep em crispy and again... THANK YOU!!!!
😆😆😆 That's awesome!!!!
By the way, if you do the math on "75% shorter" you come up with some pretty scary distance numbers... 💪💪
Looking forward to hearing from you when you are _finally_ able to take the fruits of all your good work out to your home course, and I hope to see you soon in the school!
Thanks for the chuckle, keep up the great work, and have a Blessed Easter!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf
Did the math... yes indeed.
Love it!
Tom’s voice is in my head whenever I swing.
As long as it's not my singing voice, Julian, that's probably not a bad thing.....😆
Tom
How do you make sure your left arm goes around the body arc? I see in the video it goes around the chest and inside on the takeaway. Maybe what I'm asking is what do you think of when trying to swing in the circle arc? I just feel I have mastered it yet.
Hi David,
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.
While there are certainly videos on my channel that address this topic, a better option 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 accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom
@@SagutoGolf Thank you for your quick response Tom. I appreciate your advice on the how to's.
Hey Tom, I’ve given this a go at the range but I’m still getting quite steep in my downswing, any advice?
Hi Alfie,
There are a variety of possible causes, and while there are certainly videos on my channel that address the topic of steep downswing paths, I'd rather not risk guessing at your issue. Instead, a better option 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 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
Let's get you shallowed out and on the path towards crispy ball striking bliss!
Tom
Thanks again. Because of you I’m on a heater. For me. I’m 54 I’ve played 6 rounds at my muni track this year. 80-85. And we aren’t even to April near Chicago . Man U rock. 🙏🏼🙏🏼
That's awesome!! 💪💪
Keep on stoking that fire; it's shaping up to be a fabulous season!!
Thanks so much for sharing your progress and the fruits of your great work!!
Tom
Like all aspects of Tom's teaching
Love how this video said it was uploaded 13 hours ago but looks and sounds like an old golf VCR tape my dad had in the late 90’s.
That's probably because the physics and geometry of the swing system I teach are timeless, Collin..... 😎
Agreed. Your videos on ball striking helped me break 80 last summer. Thank you.
Tom is a legend!!
LOL! Thanks - you are far too kind, but I do appreciate your support!
Tom