Thank you very much for the time that you take to try and help anyone and everyone with their golf game. I have been watching your videos lately, and I can truly tell that you care, and that you want to help. I will certainly be joining your online class. Thank you again for everything.
I quit golfing the year my father passed away 2008 and sold everything, I am 51. Your manner's and humor reminds me of him. That being said you have inspired me to get back into golf, however I will be taking my 16 year old son along for the ride. Thank you
I am deeply touched by the comparison to your father, @W_D, and I am hopeful that you and your son have now embarked on a journey that will allow the two of you to enjoy a special bond similar to that which you likely shared with your dad on the golf course. Welcome back to this great game, and thanks very much for your kind words! Tom
Tom, joined your golf system last month and am enjoying "krispy-chicken" shots on almost every iron shots now! I am a 4.1 handicap player at age 68.5 and shot a 67 last month. Today I played an excellent course (senior tee), shot 1 under 71. I had 13 out of 14 fairways, 17 out of 18 greens. Problem is putting, had 34 putts today was frustrating. Only made 2 out of 10 good birdie chances in the 15' range. Will have to revisit your putting videos. But this is a testimonial that your swing method certainly works, and WORKS WELL!!!!!!!
Isn't it great how we old dogs can still learn new tricks? Wish I had learned Tom's secrets when I was a lot younger. Like you, my putting stats aren't the greatest--but that's what happens when you hit most of the greens. Not a bad problem to have.
I truly appreciate your kind words, Cordell, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content is resonating so well with you!! It's extremely rare to hear of a youngster like yourself shooting - or, in your case, beating - your age. What an outstanding accomplishment!! Thanks so much for sharing your success, keep it crispy, and for goodness sake sink some of those birdie putts!!! Cheers! Tom
You're absolutely correct, @Jim_Wile - more GIR's tends to equate to more lag putting opportunities. That's where speed control and proficiency from inside 6' are going to make a huge difference in scoring. Have fun out there resolving your "problem"!..... 😂 Tom
Tom thank you for another ingenious analogy - dumping the basket - in reinforcing the most perfect, consistent golf swing I have ever seen... Mr Hogan. The principles you emphasize are consistent all the way through.
Hi Tom. I am a very proud and satisfied Saguto Golf School member. This drill completely eliminated the slice from my drives and of course that loss of slice lengthened the drive itself. Hands in+Arms Straight+Reverse Bucket Dump= Less strokes.
That's fantastic, @Belg6179!! Thanks for the online school endorsement, keep up the great work, and have fun out there dumping the bucket - and dumping more strokes off your game!! Tom
I literally listened to this for the second time. First was late at night while binge watching the Saguto channel (😄) and the second while driving down the road. Had to rewind the exact part where Tom says to throw the bucket of water over your shoulder. Got it. Kinda like Hogan’s “pull the arrow from the quiver” at top but this actually works for me. Anyway, got to my DSG hitting bay warmed up with about 10 driver swings, imagining throwing the bucket over the shoulder. First swing resulted in 285 soft draw. I have the video! I hope this is the cure to my driver woes… 🎉😂⛳️
Fantastic! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and achieving such instantly dramatic results! Thanks so much for sharing your improvement. Keep that video, keep that bucket of water feel, and let's put that 285 soft draw into play this season!! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
I appreciate your kind words, Steve, and I'm very glad to learn of your dramatic improvement through my channel's instruction!! You've obviously done a phenomenal job digesting the lesson content and incorporating it into your swing!! Thanks for sharing your success, keep up the great work, and yes - have FUN out there!! Tom
It's interesting that you mention Rahm. His back swing is short bx he had a club foot as a child. Jon is right at the belt buckle and stops. Tom, that trail arm tucked in has been a God send. Thx bro!
Yes - I understand that about Rahm, Jason. Still, his swing provides a very helpful image for those who are struggling with shallowing the downswing path. Another Tour player with an "abbreviated" backswing worth considering is Tony Finau, and like Rahm he absolutely bombs the ball! Cheers! Tom
Been working on this and played today. I absolutely move my arm over the top and this completely changed that move. Years and years of making the same move. Feels weird but now it’s so much straighter. 37-39 today. Crazy. Thanks!
Wow - that's some fantastic playing John!! I'm glad to know that this episode helped you fix your downswing path. Nice job incorporating it into your swing!! Keep up the great work and have fun out there!! Tom
@@SagutoGolf It was always a battle of good v evil. Lead arm shallowing 👼 and trail arm internally rotating 😈. If you ever do a segment on weight shift between toes and heels and lead foot and trail foot, I’d love to see it.
Status report from a dysfunctional flipper - improved my season best by eleven shots even with some hardcore pin placements the other day (4 three putts !!!). Loving the game again Tom thanks to you - swing is good and I'm really getting the timing there. Caught your tension vid the other day and had a major breakthrough. Found I had tension in my neck to keep the head still. Now think of my head as 'floating' to remove all the tension and work my swing around it. This works brilliantly!!!!! That's an oldish vid and you may need to revisit it - a great subject. TYVM.
I would suggest updating your status to "former" dysfunctional flipper, Billy, because it seems like what you've built through patience and hard work is actually quite functional indeed... Seriously, that is some fabulous improvement - nice job!! I'm glad to know that tension video from the old archives resonated so well with you. Thanks for sharing your "Big Time" success, keep up the great work, and have fun out there! Tom
Nicely done, Guy!! This will reward you with great ball striking dividends. No more machine-gunning on the golf practice facility. Save that instead for the rifle range.....😎 Cheers! Tom
Jack Nicklaus use to take 2 hours to hit a bucket of 30 balls because that’s how many shots he’d roughly hit in 9 holes. Putting time between shots is also very important, you can’t rapid fire balls on the course so why do it on the range 🤷♂️
My pleasure, Darrith - I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! Keep up the great work! Tom PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will really enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
dont be a hitchhiker has given me the best inside to out feeling and forcing me to tilt more in down swing every video you say something simple and the light bulb goes off thanks mate
I'm glad you're enjoying my instruction, Laney! There has been quite a bit of dialogue in the Members' Forum of my online school on the topic of how to transport "Ranger Rick" to the golf course. We all experience that! All I can tell you is that it is part of the process, and as your practice performance becomes more and more consistent, then it's just a function of time in terms of when/how that will translate itself to the pressures and challenges of actual play. As confidence in your swing grows you should find more and more that you are playing "golf" instead of "golf swing" on the course, at which point your mechanical thoughts will be reduced to one or two at the most, and you will be nearly entirely focused on your target and not your swing. Have you considered joining the online school and taking your learning to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step 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 on shot shaping and power/distance. So many folks across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf Let's start having some fun out there!! Tom
Thanks Michael - I'm glad this slice-busting episode from my channel's archives resonated with you!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my 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
This is the best golf tip I’ve ever seen. Now the golf swing makes sense. But, I think you should call it the crispy chicken bucket drill. 😄 Thanks for sharing and blessings to you!
Love your channel Tom was a member on your site for a while love this swing can play high 70's low 80's with it but don't know why but it's not good on my back. Lower right side after my round is real sore I think it might be the tucking of the hips on the follow through and finish maybe I can try more around the body will help don't want to give up on it but it does hurt.
There should not be any back pain if the setup and swing are properly executed, Roy. The Stack & Tilt swing system I teach is 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 move that 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. Would you like to arrange for a swing video analysis so I can put my eyes on your setup and motion to determine what may be causing your soreness? Here is a link where you can learn more about this: saguto.golf/lessons Tom
Tom, I love your channel first off. Your energy and enthusiasm as well as your simple tips are really helpful and engaging. I tried this “empty the basket drill” and while it made sense for shallowing the club path, it opened my club face and caused me to push the golf ball right (I am a right-handed player). Any tips or suggestions? I only have one golf season under my belt so bare with me. Thanks!
I'm glad to know that you're enjoying my channel, Kevin! It's important to know why the ball is behaving a particular way in order to reverse engineer the cause. The ball is simply responding to the flight plan assigned to it by the clubface at impact. Clubface relative to target line is the primary influencer of the ball's starting line and face relative to path determines direction and degree of curvature. You should first default to checking your setup before considering any kind of swing intervention. We all fall into the trap of getting too comfortable, and we then begin to take our grip, stance, posture, alignment, ball position, etc. for granted, but without proper attention these things do tend to creep on us over time. 90% of the result is already determined before we even take the club back, yet I've seen so many folks make a mess out of an already sound swing because they overlooked or did not consider the foundational elements of the setup. As a beginner, you would do well to consider the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school. That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish. Additionally, you'll have access to all my short game content (putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play), advanced level content, diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. And here's a link to my free mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ Embrace the challenge that is golf and have fun out there!! Tom
Glad you enjoyed it, John! Pushes and pull-hooks are odd bedfellows, which tells me that there may be some handsy manipulations or last-second compensations taking place. It's important to know why the ball is behaving a particular way in order to reverse engineer the cause. The ball is simply responding to the flight plan assigned to it by the clubface at impact. Clubface relative to target line is the primary influencer of the ball's starting line and face relative to path determines direction and degree of curvature. So in the case of a pull-hook, the face is closed to both the target line (pull) and path (hook) at impact, which is oftentimes the case with a steep downswing. For a straight push the face is typically open to the target line and square to a more shallowed path. Video and/or a launch monitor that provides path and face angle data will be very helpful in diagnosing the culprit(s). By the way, there are entire sections of my online school dedicated to diagnosing and resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues. Have you looked into it? 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. And here's a link to my free mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ Tom
Love the bucket drill, Tom - thanks for sharing. Getting that swing thought in my head when practicing has really helped drive home the shallowing of the club, love it. :)
Great tip Tom! This was a very strange feeling for me initially. Once I get to the top of my backswing I try to not pull the hands down. Pull down= steep and over the top. For me once I get to the top I start the down swing with lower body and let the hands fall (shallow) and feel that dump the bucket feeling.
Got no slice and all game solid except 6i thu 8 dig little deep and if a miss to left also delivery club with too much dynamic loft. Been working on lag and easier swing any tips or drill ? Would greatly appreciate it
Hi Alan, First of all, we need to be certain that you do not roll or snatch the club open in the backswing, as I speak about in this video: th-cam.com/video/1gzcyrJ_yBw/w-d-xo.html That is definitely not what is being suggested in this "Miracle Drill", which is designed to ingrain the feel of shallowing the downswing path at the transition - an absolute necessity to the golfer who is chronically over the top. This impact video should help you to develop the proper feel of squaring the face without any contrived handsy manipulation: th-cam.com/video/Fe2kQ44azJ4/w-d-xo.html Beyond that, should you truly wish to get on the fast track towards learning and owning this swing, please consider the SagutoGolf online school. So many folks across the globe are now playing the best golf of their lives as a result. As an enrolled member you'll enjoy: - Unlimited access to comprehensive members-only systems for the full swing. - Short game courses: Chipping, Pitching, Bunker play, Putting. - Simplified, succinct, step-by-step lessons and drills designed to put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion. - Detailed troubleshooting diagnostic videos and fixes for a variety of common swing issues. - Power & Distance course. - Shot-Shaping Grid course. - Ball Flight Fixes course. - Indoor Training Program. - The quick-start “Get Out and Go Play” program. - A Members' Forum where you can ask specific swing-related questions, interact with others in the SagutoGolf community, and suggest new content ideas. - Access to all exclusive paid TH-cam channel members-only content at no additional charge. - Discounted rate on my V1 Swing Video Analysis service. - Ongoing additions of new content. All that and more for just $10 US/ month or $99/year. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. Cheers! Tom
Tom Saguto. Youre a very strange guy, but you hit the golf ball so good, its hard to ignore you. Ive been playing for 57 years. Im 65 now. Love the game, always have. Im working back from 2 fractures in my lower back and having been an athlete when I was younger, I know how to train and stay fit. But Im having trouble with this portion of my game. Lucky to be able to playing at all. Considering signing on and giving you a try. But, Ive done video stuff before and its really difficult when theres nobody there for instant feedback as you progress. . I can hit every club in my bag quite well. Get to my driver and theres a problem I need to fix. One thing that hurts, not being able to warm up with a bucket of balls before a round. Most courses here do not have a practice area. Anyway, if you have a moment, hit me back and tell me what you can do. If it theres some way to work it, I will gladly sign up and give it a try. I work at a range get to hit for free.... hundreds of balls every day and at least one day on the course. Im Rob. help me out?
Hi Rob, So many folks across the globe are now playing the best golf of their lives as a result. As an enrolled member you'll enjoy: - Unlimited access to comprehensive members-only systems for the full swing. - Short game courses: Chipping, Pitching, Bunker play, Putting. - Simplified, succinct, step-by-step lessons and drills designed to put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion. - Detailed troubleshooting diagnostic videos and fixes for a variety of common swing issues. - Power & Distance course. - Shot-Shaping Grid course. - Ball Flight Fixes course. - Indoor Training Program. - The quick-start “Get Out and Go Play” program. - A Members' Forum where you can ask specific swing-related questions, interact with others in the SagutoGolf community, and suggest new content ideas. - Access to all exclusive paid TH-cam channel members-only content at no additional charge. - Discounted rate on my V1 Swing Video Analysis service. - Ongoing additions of new content. All that and more for just $10 US/ month or $99/year. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. Between the very active and highly supportive Members' Forum community and the V1 Swing Video Analysis service - which I liken it to bringing your swing into the shop for a tune-up or minor repair and highly recommend doing on at least a quarterly basis - you should never feel like you are abandoned and left alone to figure it out all by yourself! I hope to see you there! Tom
I feel like I could still draw the ball with my stance being to the left idk tho but I’m guessing so now I’m hitting more of a fade but literally yesterday I was 190 out and hit a fade onto the green 6 ft from the hole it was unreal just because of the stance lol ya learn so much from this game and I love it haha
Thanks! I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, perhaps you might also enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”?: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Hey Tom. I know you say golf is easy I just haven’t quite opened that door yet. I have a fade I’d like to change to straight or draw. I think my club face is open a little bit. Suggestions??
Easy???? I don't think I've said that, John! Golf is a very difficult sport. But if we can simplify the swing so as not to rely on timing and/or exceptional hand-eye coordination, then we can achieve consistently great results without having to continuously work so hard. With regard to your fade, without seeing your swing or knowing the ball's starting direction and degree of curvature, it's rather impossible for me to accurately diagnose. Ball flight rules - aka shot shaping - are a function of clubface as it relates to path and target line. Clubface relative to target line dictates the ball's starting line, and clubface relative to path determines direction and degree of curvature. As you take ownership of this swing your downswing path will properly be approaching the low point on an inside track, and at this point you will then be on the correct path to take advantage of the preferred Stack & Tilt “grid”. The grid tells us that if the ball position is behind the low point - which it typically will be to some degree on standard shots for all clubs perhaps with the exception of the driver - then a clubface that is open to the target line but closed to the downswing path will produce some measure of a push-draw. You may be interested in looking into the SagutoGolf online school. So many folks across the globe are now playing the best golf of their lives as a result. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only learning system for the full swing along with the finer points - including a recently added course on the S&T Shot Shaping Grid which is designed to: 1) help members read and interpret their ball flight, 2) understand how to make adjustments/corrections, and 3) learn how to carve shots in both directions. This is not about a quick fix such as adjusting the face at address or tweaking your grip. While either of these may represent a component of a solution, the key is in learning why the ball is flying a certain way, what is making it do that, and then addressing the actual cause rather than the symptom. This is how you will ultimately take ownership of your swing and be able to implement the appropriate fix on the fly if the ball starts misbehaving mid-round. In addition to the Shot Shaping course - which in and of itself is worth many times the cost of the school - as an enrolled member you'll enjoy: - Unlimited access to comprehensive members-only systems for the full swing. - Short game courses: Chipping, Pitching, Bunker play, Putting. - Simplified, succinct, step-by-step lessons and drills designed to put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion. - Detailed troubleshooting diagnostic videos and fixes for a variety of common swing issues. - Power & Distance course. - Ball Flight Fixes course. - Indoor Training Program. - The quick-start “Get Out and Go Play” program. - A Members' Forum where you can ask specific swing-related questions, interact with others in the SagutoGolf community, and suggest new content ideas. - Access to all exclusive paid TH-cam channel members-only content at no additional charge. - Discounted rate on my V1 Swing Video Analysis service. - Ongoing additions of new content. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. I hope to see you there! Cheers! Tom
Hey Tom, can you do a video on the trail arm pinned to your trail side vs. The slot machine trail arm going backwards in the backswing and downswing. I think I am doing the slot machine and am hitting big slices. When I go back to the pinned trail arm, the slice goes away. Please address what you might see if you do the slot machine trail arm. Thank you, my friend.
Hi David, Try the Hogan's Magic Elbow episode on for size: th-cam.com/video/iL9WmQ7KsmE/w-d-xo.html This should help you to get out of the casino and on the path toward consistent ball striking bliss! Cheers! Tom
This is a great feel drill. I think this is my biggest struggle… how flat to lay my hands on the back swing. The problem I see, however, is not closing my club face in time and slicing the ball due to an open club face.
Hi Chris, First of all, we need to be certain that you do not roll or snatch the club open in the backswing, as I speak about in this video: th-cam.com/video/1gzcyrJ_yBw/w-d-xo.html That is definitely not what is being suggested in this "Miracle Drill", which is designed to ingrain the feel of shallowing the downswing path at the transition - an absolute necessity to the golfer who is chronically over the top. The this impact video should help you to develop the proper feel of squaring the face without any contrived handsy manipulation: th-cam.com/video/Fe2kQ44azJ4/w-d-xo.html Beyond that, should you truly wish to get on the fast track towards learning and owning this swing, please consider the SagutoGolf online school. So many folks across the globe are now playing the best golf of their lives as a result. As an enrolled member you'll enjoy: - Unlimited access to comprehensive members-only systems for the full swing. - Short game courses: Chipping, Pitching, Bunker play, Putting. - Simplified, succinct, step-by-step lessons and drills designed to put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion. - Detailed troubleshooting diagnostic videos and fixes for a variety of common swing issues. - Power & Distance course. - Shot-Shaping Grid course. - Ball Flight Fixes course. - Indoor Training Program. - The quick-start “Get Out and Go Play” program. - A Members' Forum where you can ask specific swing-related questions, interact with others in the SagutoGolf community, and suggest new content ideas. - Access to all exclusive paid TH-cam channel members-only content at no additional charge. - Discounted rate on my V1 Swing Video Analysis service. - Ongoing additions of new content. All that and more for just $10 US/ month or $99/year. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. Cheers! Tom
Sounds great, Chris!! It is difficult to overstate the value of the V1 Analysis service for both swing repair and maintenance purposes. If feasible, I recommend doing one at least quarterly during the season to make sure that everything is on the proper track, and as needed if an issue arises that can't be self-corrected either through online school diagnostics and drills or in the Members' Forum (which I hope you are participating in!) with the community's assistance. Tom
Yes - this swing key also applies to the driver. In fact, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: th-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/w-d-xo.html Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ This will provide a nice foundational understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag. Tom
Now after if watched all your videos I've eliminated the slice now I'm having trouble with massive right to left hook occasionally. Any chance you could do a video about that?
Sounds like perhaps a bit of overcorrecting due to binge watching the channel, perhaps???.... 😂 If you'd really like to get on the fast track towards learning and owning this swing, please consider the SagutoGolf online school. So many folks across the globe are now playing the best golf of their lives as a result. As an enrolled member you'll enjoy: - Unlimited access to comprehensive members-only systems for the full swing. - Short game courses: Chipping, Pitching, Bunker play, Putting. - Simplified, succinct, step-by-step lessons and drills designed to put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion. *_- Detailed troubleshooting diagnostic videos and fixes for a variety of common swing issues._* - Power & Distance course. *_- Shot-Shaping Grid course._* *_- Ball Flight Fixes course_* . - Indoor Training Program. - The quick-start “Get Out and Go Play” program. - A Members' Forum where you can ask specific swing-related questions, interact with others in the SagutoGolf community, and suggest new content ideas. - Access to all exclusive paid TH-cam channel members-only content at no additional charge. - Discounted rate on my V1 Swing Video Analysis service. - Ongoing additions of new content. All that and more for just $10 US/ month or $99/year. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. Cheers! Tom
This move is not a roll or snatch to the inside. These lesson videos may help in this regard: - th-cam.com/video/1gzcyrJ_yBw/w-d-xo.html - th-cam.com/video/WxDD63quyk8/w-d-xo.html It is important to understand that 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 this swing. So many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to learn more about it: saguto.golf. TS
I actually hit a real baby draw golf shot the other day. 173 yards. I hit my 5 iron and it started out to the right and gently curved back to the left right at the flag. It landed right on line and stopped about 15 feet below the hole. That really felt good. Now, if I could only figure out how I did it. 🤔😂
Well, Bob, at least you know it's in there so you'll recognize it when it happens again....and again.... 😂 It's a great feeling, right? Keep up the great work and have fun out there!! Tom
tom, I've really been trying to join this program and get rid of my nasty slice, but when when trying to shallow the club out, I am having a hard time squaring the club face. The face for me is very open and I am shanking it right. what should I do to work on closing the face more.
I'm not Tom but my suggestion if you have a neutral to weakish left hand grip is to bow the left wrist on the way down and make sure you are rotating through the ball
Hi Scott, First of all, confirm that you are not rolling or snatching the club open in the backswing, as I speak about in this video: th-cam.com/video/1gzcyrJ_yBw/w-d-xo.html That is definitely not what is being suggested in this "Miracle Drill", which is designed to ingrain the feel of shallowing the downswing path at the transition - an absolute necessity to the golfer who is chronically over the top. Next, I'd suggest looking into your grip to ensure that it is correct. If you enter the word "grip" in this channel's search bar a few lesson selections should pop up for you. After that, this impact video should help you to get the proper feel: th-cam.com/video/Fe2kQ44azJ4/w-d-xo.html Or...if you really have been trying to join the program, well then...... *_join the program!_* .....😂 In other words, if you truly wish to get on the fast track towards learning and owning this swing, please consider "joining" the SagutoGolf online school. So many folks across the globe are now playing the best golf of their lives as a result. As an enrolled member you'll enjoy: - Unlimited access to comprehensive members-only systems for the full swing. - Short game courses: Chipping, Pitching, Bunker play, Putting. - Simplified, succinct, step-by-step lessons and drills designed to put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion. - Detailed troubleshooting diagnostic videos and fixes for a variety of common swing issues. - Power & Distance course. - Shot-Shaping Grid course. - Ball Flight Fixes course. - Indoor Training Program. - The quick-start “Get Out and Go Play” program. - A Members' Forum where you can ask specific swing-related questions, interact with others in the SagutoGolf community, and suggest new content ideas. - Access to all exclusive paid TH-cam channel members-only content at no additional charge. - Discounted rate on my V1 Swing Video Analysis service. - Ongoing additions of new content. All that and more for just $10 US/ month or $99/year. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. Cheers! Tom
if you swing to the top, making a regular backswing, and then take your left hand off the club, the right arm will move over the top. obviously, the left arm can cause a player to come over the top; but from this we can conclude that if the left arm is considerably weaker than the right arm, it may not be able to hold the right arm off. "emptying the bucket" would be one way of neutralising the right arm; or, altenatively, a player could control the club more with the wrist joint and develop the ability to hold the left arm off, or hold the right arm off with the left arm- as the case may be.
Indeed, from the very beginning of the swing the dominant lead arm is screaming, "I wanna hit; I wanna kill!", while the rest of the body utilizes all its faculties to prevent it, shouting back, "No! You wait your turn!!". Ball flight is the ultimate referee that determines with 100% accuracy the winner of each battle in this never-ending war...
Thanks for asking, Rob. As an enrolled member you'll enjoy: - Unlimited access to comprehensive members-only systems for the full swing. - Short game courses: Chipping, Pitching, Bunker play, Putting. - Simplified, succinct, step-by-step lessons and drills designed to put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion. - Detailed troubleshooting diagnostic videos and fixes for a variety of common swing issues. - Power & Distance course. - Shot-Shaping Grid course. - Ball Flight Fixes course. - Indoor Training Program. - The quick-start “Get Out and Go Play” program. - A Members' Forum where you can ask specific swing-related questions, interact with others in the SagutoGolf community, and suggest new content ideas. - Access to all exclusive paid TH-cam channel members-only content at no additional charge. - Discounted rate on my V1 Swing Video Analysis service. - Ongoing additions of new content. All that and more for just $10 US/ month or $99/year. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. I hope to see you there! Tom
I appreciate your interest, Ed! I had phased out general in-person instruction awhile back so I could dedicate my efforts to a platform upgrade for my online school. The new system has gone live, so please feel free to check back in a couple of months to see if I've resumed a limited personal lesson schedule. I do offer virtual lessons and coaching as they are instrumental to the progress of my school's members, and these can be done for any member from anywhere around the globe. This will enable me to put my eyes on your swing and offer some very specific observations and corrective action plans if applicable. You may learn more about these options here: noodle.saguto.golf/sagutogolf/chat-with-sagutogolf As for the online school, thousands of folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. Thanks! Tom
@@SagutoGolf Thank you Tom! I'll check into this. Your video on the magic elbow is changing things up for the better. I'm currently trying to combine this with your instruction on the low point of the swing. The magic elbow is making my swing consistent...I just need to get that divot going now. Like I said, will check out your online program but would definitely drive to Pawley's Island from Charleston if you get back to it. My dad loves your videos too.
Sounds like your swing is coming together nicely, Jeremiah. Oftentimes when golfers are challenged with the longer clubs - and especially the driver - it can be attributed to one or more of the following: 1) They don't start with - or maintain - enough weight on the front side. In general with the longer clubs we should add a little more front weight load at address - more like 60/40 instead of the 55/45 prescribed for the other clubs. This forward weight should gradually increase to the top of the backswing (70/30) and build further on the downswing - approximately 80/20 halfway down, 90/10 impact, and 95/5 finish. 2) Their hips are not continuing their lateral slide through impact. This is common with the longer clubs as the wider stance means that the hips have a greater distance to travel. If the hips stop moving laterally towards the target on the downswing then their rotation takes over, changing the low point and rerouting the club. This can produce a variety of undesirable results including fat and thin contact, topped shots and popups, straight pulls, and “banana” slices. Here is a drill from the Fixing Common Swing Problems section specific to building in more lateral hip slide in the downswing. 3) They are not allowing the length of the club to dictate the backswing path and are getting too steep as a result. The shaft length of the longer clubs encourages more of an around the body backswing as established by the shaft plane at address. It may "feel" flat as you take it back along the shaft plane for the first few feet, but as long as you maintain the "weight forward, shoulder down, and hands in" components while allowing the club to work around you, it should put you in the proper position at the top so you can attack the ball from the inside. Also, this recent Driver Off the Deck lesson may help: th-cam.com/video/5S2mPixeyks/w-d-xo.html Cheers! Tom
I appreciate that, and I'm very glad to know that this lesson helped you to such an extent!! 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
The “over the top CHOP” is caused by swinging the SHOULDERS! No matter how much I focus on hips or arms, once I start to swing with my shoulders, I’m done. 😔 Please do a video on the SHOULDERS 🙏🏻 Here’s the dilemma … 1. Left shoulder down … got it! 👍🏻 2. then right shoulder down to impact. Huh? 🤷🏼♂️ How do you turn your shoulders from left shoulder down to RIGHT shoulder down in that fraction on a second of the downswing. I think this is what I (and all those “choppers”) are trying to do. Hips don’t have to turn that much. Arms don’t have to move that much. But SHOULDERS? They’re close to your head, thus a lot of focus on the shoulders. And with “left shoulder down” (which, by the way, is the best tip ever!), with left shoulder down, a lot of the “chop” is right shoulder is still above left into impact, right? Great stuff as always, Tom 👏🏻
"Right shoulder down to impact" is not a cause, @Parski, it is an effect - and a good checkpoint - for a correct downswing motion that is properly initiated as talked about in these (and other) channel videos: - th-cam.com/video/iejRWhuB7y8/w-d-xo.html - th-cam.com/video/x1IudE_9e5g/w-d-xo.html - th-cam.com/video/0lYuJdV1Pbo/w-d-xo.html This latest episode is a transitional drill designed to ingrain the feel of shallowing the downswing path - an absolute necessity if we are ever going to achieve crispy ball striking bliss, yet a move that is perpetually elusive to the chronic over-the-top amateur. Cheers! Tom
LOL! Thanks - I'm glab you enjoyeb it....😎 Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
The swing is a tilted circle (or arc, if we wish to get technical), the circumference of which extends from the ball to above and behind our shoulders. As such, if we are going to remain on that circle/arc it requires the hands and club to take a slightly inward path - not a disconnected snatch or roll to the inside - just a natural tracing of the outer rim or circumference. The feeling of "straight back" can easily pull the golfer off of that preestablished geometry right from the start, and from there precise compensatory actions are necessary if there is any hope of returning the clubface to the ball on the proper path time after time. Here are some lessons related to this: - th-cam.com/video/1gzcyrJ_yBw/w-d-xo.html - th-cam.com/video/WxDD63quyk8/w-d-xo.html - th-cam.com/video/ylVWSenTtOw/w-d-xo.html Would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Tom
The swing is a tilted circle (or arc, if we wish to get technical), the circumference of which extends from the ball to above and behind our shoulders. As such, if we are going to remain on that circle/arc it requires the hands and club to take a slightly inward path - not a disconnected snatch or roll to the inside - just a natural tracing of the outer rim or circumference. The feeling of "straight back" can easily pull the golfer off of that preestablished geometry right from the start, and from there precise compensatory actions are necessary if there is any hope of returning the clubface to the ball on the proper path time after time. Here are some lessons related to this: - th-cam.com/video/1gzcyrJ_yBw/w-d-xo.html - th-cam.com/video/WxDD63quyk8/w-d-xo.html - th-cam.com/video/ylVWSenTtOw/w-d-xo.html Would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Tom
I don’t know man but I’ve heard a lot of bullshit info about golf but Tom’s knowledge and lessons have changed my game. He knows what he’s talking about. Trust him if u wanna play some golf golf.
Did I once suggest rolling or snatching the club inside in the backswing?? Absolutely not. This is a transitional drill designed to ingrain the feel of shallowing the downswing path - an absolute necessity if we are ever going to achieve crispy ball striking bliss, yet a move that is perpetually elusive to the chronic over-the-top amateur. It is important to understand that 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 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 this swing. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing, the short game, and much more. The school's intuitive course layout greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm regularly adding new content. There's even a members' forum where you can ask me specific swing-related questions, interact with others in the SagutoGolf community, and suggest new content ideas, plus you'll also have access to all exclusive TH-cam paid channel members-only content at no additional charge. This will really put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. Best Regards, Tom
Hi David, Did I once suggest rolling or snatching the club inside in the backswing?? Absolutely not. This is a transitional drill designed to ingrain the feel of shallowing the downswing path - an absolute necessity if we are ever going to achieve crispy ball striking bliss, yet a move that is perpetually elusive to the chronic over-the-top amateur. It is important to understand that 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 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 this swing. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing, the short game, and much more. The school's intuitive course layout greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm regularly adding new content. There's even a members' forum where you can ask me specific swing-related questions, interact with others in the SagutoGolf community, and suggest new content ideas, plus you'll also have access to all exclusive TH-cam paid channel members-only content at no additional charge. This will really put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. Best Regards, Tom
Perhaps my greatest handicap is all of those annoying voices in my head. You've may have noticed them making their presence known in at least a few of my channel's videos....😆
@@SagutoGolf No need to be embarrassed for not knowing I was referring to golf score handicap. I don't think any less of you for sharing about your voices. I am sure they are all actually really interesting to get to know.
The face will resolve itself without any active manipulation, Dave, and ultimately the push-draw flight dictated by the shot shaping grid will be breathtakingly magnificent.... 😎
Consider the following possibilities, Sean: 1) Ball position is too far forward, 2) Hands are too far back at address (they should be in line with the inside of your lead thigh), 3) The swing center and low point are drifting backwards at some point during the motion (face-on video will help you determine this), 4) The downswing is steep and/or the path is out-to-in, 5) Conversely, the path is too shallow, 6) Early extension of the trail arm during the downswing (also known as "casting"), 7) Flipping/scooping through the zone, 8) Loss of relationship with the ball (shoulder angle flattening, loss of tilt). Though not an exhaustive list, those are the primary causes of fats, thins, and tops. By the way, always begin with the setup - in this case the first two possibilities - prior to diving into a swing intervention. And while there are certainly videos on my channel that address these various issues, 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 Saguto, PGA
The ultimate goal is quiet hands. Some folks need an "active" fix in order to combat a stubborn old swing demon, and as they become successful in doing so the feel of any contrived action will eventually dissipate and work itself into the overall motion. It is important to understand that 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 this swing. So many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ TS
I don’t think that is a good idea 😬 That’s involving 3 forms of variables and the plane of swing after droppings bucket looks bad Impact might be good but I’d rather get someone bring the swing on a plane and practice going through
That's surely your prerogative, Sean. This drill helps a chronic over-the-top chopper - which represents the vast majority of amateurs - to ingrain the feel of shallowing the path. Accomplish that and they will be well on their way towards ball striking bliss. Cheers and best of luck to you! Tom
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Thank you very much for the time that you take to try and help anyone and everyone with their golf game. I have been watching your videos lately, and I can truly tell that you care, and that you want to help. I will certainly be joining your online class. Thank you again for everything.
I quit golfing the year my father passed away 2008 and sold everything, I am 51. Your manner's and humor reminds me of him. That being said you have inspired me to get back into golf, however I will be taking my 16 year old son along for the ride. Thank you
I am deeply touched by the comparison to your father, @W_D, and I am hopeful that you and your son have now embarked on a journey that will allow the two of you to enjoy a special bond similar to that which you likely shared with your dad on the golf course.
Welcome back to this great game, and thanks very much for your kind words!
Tom
Hopefully your son will enjoy it and you guys can be lifelong golf partners
Tom, joined your golf system last month and am enjoying "krispy-chicken" shots on almost every iron shots now! I am a 4.1 handicap player at age 68.5 and shot a 67 last month. Today I played an excellent course (senior tee), shot 1 under 71. I had 13 out of 14 fairways, 17 out of 18 greens. Problem is putting, had 34 putts today was frustrating. Only made 2 out of 10 good birdie chances in the 15' range. Will have to revisit your putting videos. But this is a testimonial that your swing method certainly works, and WORKS WELL!!!!!!!
Isn't it great how we old dogs can still learn new tricks? Wish I had learned Tom's secrets when I was a lot younger. Like you, my putting stats aren't the greatest--but that's what happens when you hit most of the greens. Not a bad problem to have.
I truly appreciate your kind words, Cordell, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content is resonating so well with you!! It's extremely rare to hear of a youngster like yourself shooting - or, in your case, beating - your age. What an outstanding accomplishment!!
Thanks so much for sharing your success, keep it crispy, and for goodness sake sink some of those birdie putts!!!
Cheers!
Tom
You're absolutely correct, @Jim_Wile - more GIR's tends to equate to more lag putting opportunities. That's where speed control and proficiency from inside 6' are going to make a huge difference in scoring.
Have fun out there resolving your "problem"!..... 😂
Tom
Congrats 👍
Tom
I have just returned from the range working on this tip. Wow! Over the top fixed! Chunking/thinning fixed. Consistent crispy shots- YES!
That's fantastic, Robert!! Great job incorporating this lesson into your swing!!
Keep it Krispy!
Tom
This has done more for my swing than any other TH-cam video I have watched…and there are plenty. Thank You! 🙏🏼
Venture no further, Robert. This is your YT golf instruction home - and occasional insane asylum - from now on.... 😂
Tom thank you for another ingenious analogy - dumping the basket - in reinforcing the most perfect, consistent golf swing I have ever seen... Mr Hogan. The principles you emphasize are consistent all the way through.
Thanks Neil - I truly appreciate that!! Indeed, if we can get Hogan right there is tremendous and timeless value to be garnered!!
Cheers!
Tom
Hi Tom. I am a very proud and satisfied Saguto Golf School member. This drill completely eliminated the slice from my drives and of course that loss of slice lengthened the drive itself. Hands in+Arms Straight+Reverse Bucket Dump= Less strokes.
That's fantastic, @Belg6179!!
Thanks for the online school endorsement, keep up the great work, and have fun out there dumping the bucket - and dumping more strokes off your game!!
Tom
Took about 20 shots of my score when I went Friday. Still room for improvement but absolutely enjoying it now thank you!
20 shots, Luke????? Yikes!!.....😬
There's always room for improvement, and I'm very glad to know that you are having fun out there now!!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf there was a few duffs few 3 putts so can definitely take more off!
@@SagutoGolf gone from 142 to 123 to 111!
I literally listened to this for the second time. First was late at night while binge watching the Saguto channel (😄) and the second while driving down the road. Had to rewind the exact part where Tom says to throw the bucket of water over your shoulder. Got it. Kinda like Hogan’s “pull the arrow from the quiver” at top but this actually works for me. Anyway, got to my DSG hitting bay warmed up with about 10 driver swings, imagining throwing the bucket over the shoulder. First swing resulted in 285 soft draw. I have the video! I hope this is the cure to my driver woes… 🎉😂⛳️
Fantastic! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and achieving such instantly dramatic results!
Thanks so much for sharing your improvement. Keep that video, keep that bucket of water feel, and let's put that 285 soft draw into play this season!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thanks for making the game fun again. I have never seen such a fast improvement with your simplication.
I appreciate your kind words, Steve, and I'm very glad to learn of your dramatic improvement through my channel's instruction!! You've obviously done a phenomenal job digesting the lesson content and incorporating it into your swing!!
Thanks for sharing your success, keep up the great work, and yes - have FUN out there!!
Tom
It's interesting that you mention Rahm. His back swing is short bx he had a club foot as a child. Jon is right at the belt buckle and stops. Tom, that trail arm tucked in has been a God send. Thx bro!
Yes - I understand that about Rahm, Jason. Still, his swing provides a very helpful image for those who are struggling with shallowing the downswing path. Another Tour player with an "abbreviated" backswing worth considering is Tony Finau, and like Rahm he absolutely bombs the ball!
Cheers!
Tom
Been working on this and played today. I absolutely move my arm over the top and this completely changed that move. Years and years of making the same move. Feels weird but now it’s so much straighter. 37-39 today. Crazy. Thanks!
Wow - that's some fantastic playing John!! I'm glad to know that this episode helped you fix your downswing path. Nice job incorporating it into your swing!!
Keep up the great work and have fun out there!!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf It was always a battle of good v evil. Lead arm shallowing 👼 and trail arm internally rotating 😈. If you ever do a segment on weight shift between toes and heels and lead foot and trail foot, I’d love to see it.
Status report from a dysfunctional flipper - improved my season best by eleven shots even with some hardcore pin placements the other day (4 three putts !!!). Loving the game again Tom thanks to you - swing is good and I'm really getting the timing there. Caught your tension vid the other day and had a major breakthrough. Found I had tension in my neck to keep the head still. Now think of my head as 'floating' to remove all the tension and work my swing around it. This works brilliantly!!!!! That's an oldish vid and you may need to revisit it - a great subject. TYVM.
I would suggest updating your status to "former" dysfunctional flipper, Billy, because it seems like what you've built through patience and hard work is actually quite functional indeed... Seriously, that is some fabulous improvement - nice job!!
I'm glad to know that tension video from the old archives resonated so well with you.
Thanks for sharing your "Big Time" success, keep up the great work, and have fun out there!
Tom
What a great way to translate this method. This is so helpful.
Thanks! I'm glad this lesson resonated well with you!!
Tom
I used to be a rapid fire player at the range but after listening to Tom I’ve learned to take quality shots at the range.
Nicely done, Guy!! This will reward you with great ball striking dividends.
No more machine-gunning on the golf practice facility. Save that instead for the rifle range.....😎
Cheers!
Tom
Jack Nicklaus use to take 2 hours to hit a bucket of 30 balls because that’s how many shots he’d roughly hit in 9 holes. Putting time between shots is also very important, you can’t rapid fire balls on the course so why do it on the range 🤷♂️
I enjoy watching and learning from your clips.. Thank you.
My pleasure, Darrith - I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
Keep up the great work!
Tom
PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will really enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
I love how you always reference Hogan. Great book.
dont be a hitchhiker has given me the best inside to out feeling and forcing me to tilt more in down swing every video you say something simple and the light bulb goes off thanks mate
I'm glad that little kernel of knowledge resonated with you, Scott!!
Cheers!
Tom
It works!! Genius. Sheer genius, Tom! Many thanks.
Really enjoy your teaching . Do very well on the range if I could just take it to the course
I'm glad you're enjoying my instruction, Laney!
There has been quite a bit of dialogue in the Members' Forum of my online school on the topic of how to transport "Ranger Rick" to the golf course. We all experience that! All I can tell you is that it is part of the process, and as your practice performance becomes more and more consistent, then it's just a function of time in terms of when/how that will translate itself to the pressures and challenges of actual play. As confidence in your swing grows you should find more and more that you are playing "golf" instead of "golf swing" on the course, at which point your mechanical thoughts will be reduced to one or two at the most, and you will be nearly entirely focused on your target and not your swing.
Have you considered joining the online school and taking your learning to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step 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 on shot shaping and power/distance. So many folks across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf
Let's start having some fun out there!!
Tom
We wanna see you get back on the course and play a few holes Tom. Nice video. Really hits home 😂😂
Thanks Michael - I'm glad this slice-busting episode from my channel's archives resonated with you!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my 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
This is the best golf tip I’ve ever seen. Now the golf swing makes sense. But, I think you should call it the crispy chicken bucket drill. 😄
Thanks for sharing and blessings to you!
Thanks Edward - I'm very glad to know that the "KFC Bucket Drill" resonated well will you! 😆
Keep it Crispy!!
TS
Love your channel Tom was a member on your site for a while love this swing can play high 70's low 80's with it but don't know why but it's not good on my back. Lower right side after my round is real sore I think it might be the tucking of the hips on the follow through and finish maybe I can try more around the body will help don't want to give up on it but it does hurt.
There should not be any back pain if the setup and swing are properly executed, Roy. The Stack & Tilt swing system I teach is 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 move that 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.
Would you like to arrange for a swing video analysis so I can put my eyes on your setup and motion to determine what may be causing your soreness? Here is a link where you can learn more about this: saguto.golf/lessons
Tom
Tom, I love your channel first off. Your energy and enthusiasm as well as your simple tips are really helpful and engaging.
I tried this “empty the basket drill” and while it made sense for shallowing the club path, it opened my club face and caused me to push the golf ball right (I am a right-handed player). Any tips or suggestions?
I only have one golf season under my belt so bare with me. Thanks!
I'm glad to know that you're enjoying my channel, Kevin!
It's important to know why the ball is behaving a particular way in order to reverse engineer the cause. The ball is simply responding to the flight plan assigned to it by the clubface at impact. Clubface relative to target line is the primary influencer of the ball's starting line and face relative to path determines direction and degree of curvature.
You should first default to checking your setup before considering any kind of swing intervention. We all fall into the trap of getting too comfortable, and we then begin to take our grip, stance, posture, alignment, ball position, etc. for granted, but without proper attention these things do tend to creep on us over time. 90% of the result is already determined before we even take the club back, yet I've seen so many folks make a mess out of an already sound swing because they overlooked or did not consider the foundational elements of the setup.
As a beginner, you would do well to consider the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school. That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish. Additionally, you'll have access to all my short game content (putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play), advanced level content, diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. And here's a link to my free mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Embrace the challenge that is golf and have fun out there!!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf thanks so much for responding
I tried this, and after the fourth ball the slice was gone. Not every shot was perfect, but this really works!
Great video! My ball never curves right, my problem is pushes and pull hooks, not sure if it’s the same fix.
Glad you enjoyed it, John!
Pushes and pull-hooks are odd bedfellows, which tells me that there may be some handsy manipulations or last-second compensations taking place. It's important to know why the ball is behaving a particular way in order to reverse engineer the cause. The ball is simply responding to the flight plan assigned to it by the clubface at impact. Clubface relative to target line is the primary influencer of the ball's starting line and face relative to path determines direction and degree of curvature. So in the case of a pull-hook, the face is closed to both the target line (pull) and path (hook) at impact, which is oftentimes the case with a steep downswing. For a straight push the face is typically open to the target line and square to a more shallowed path. Video and/or a launch monitor that provides path and face angle data will be very helpful in diagnosing the culprit(s).
By the way, there are entire sections of my online school dedicated to diagnosing and resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues. Have you looked into it? 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. And here's a link to my free mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Tom
Love the bucket drill, Tom - thanks for sharing. Getting that swing thought in my head when practicing has really helped drive home the shallowing of the club, love it. :)
Great!! That's what this drill is all about, Dan. Nicely done!!
Tom
Great tip Tom! This was a very strange feeling for me initially. Once I get to the top of my backswing I try to not pull the hands down. Pull down= steep and over the top. For me once I get to the top I start the down swing with lower body and let the hands fall (shallow) and feel that dump the bucket feeling.
Thanks!! That is the exact sequence of motions we are trying to build in through this drill!!
Well done!
Tom
Got no slice and all game solid except 6i thu 8 dig little deep and if a miss to left also delivery club with too much dynamic loft. Been working on lag and easier swing any tips or drill ? Would greatly appreciate it
Just those three clubs are bothering you and everything else is good?? I'd suggest checking ball position before anything else.
TS
Hi Tom. Great stuff
This feeling shallows the club but for me leaves the club face wide open on the down swing.How do you square the club face?
Hi Alan,
First of all, we need to be certain that you do not roll or snatch the club open in the backswing, as I speak about in this video: th-cam.com/video/1gzcyrJ_yBw/w-d-xo.html That is definitely not what is being suggested in this "Miracle Drill", which is designed to ingrain the feel of shallowing the downswing path at the transition - an absolute necessity to the golfer who is chronically over the top.
This impact video should help you to develop the proper feel of squaring the face without any contrived handsy manipulation: th-cam.com/video/Fe2kQ44azJ4/w-d-xo.html
Beyond that, should you truly wish to get on the fast track towards learning and owning this swing, please consider the SagutoGolf online school. So many folks across the globe are now playing the best golf of their lives as a result. As an enrolled member you'll enjoy:
- Unlimited access to comprehensive members-only systems for the full swing.
- Short game courses: Chipping, Pitching, Bunker play, Putting.
- Simplified, succinct, step-by-step lessons and drills designed to put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion.
- Detailed troubleshooting diagnostic videos and fixes for a variety of common swing issues.
- Power & Distance course.
- Shot-Shaping Grid course.
- Ball Flight Fixes course.
- Indoor Training Program.
- The quick-start “Get Out and Go Play” program.
- A Members' Forum where you can ask specific swing-related questions, interact with others in the SagutoGolf community, and suggest new content ideas.
- Access to all exclusive paid TH-cam channel members-only content at no additional charge.
- Discounted rate on my V1 Swing Video Analysis service.
- Ongoing additions of new content.
All that and more for just $10 US/ month or $99/year. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga.
Cheers!
Tom
Tom Saguto. Youre a very strange guy, but you hit the golf ball so good, its hard to ignore you. Ive been playing for 57 years. Im 65 now. Love the game, always have. Im working back from 2 fractures in my lower back and having been an athlete when I was younger, I know how to train and stay fit. But Im having trouble with this portion of my game. Lucky to be able to playing at all. Considering signing on and giving you a try. But, Ive done video stuff before and its really difficult when theres nobody there for instant feedback as you progress. . I can hit every club in my bag quite well. Get to my driver and theres a problem I need to fix. One thing that hurts, not being able to warm up with a bucket of balls before a round. Most courses here do not have a practice area. Anyway, if you have a moment, hit me back and tell me what you can do. If it theres some way to work it, I will gladly sign up and give it a try. I work at a range get to hit for free.... hundreds of balls every day and at least one day on the course. Im Rob. help me out?
Hi Rob,
So many folks across the globe are now playing the best golf of their lives as a result. As an enrolled member you'll enjoy:
- Unlimited access to comprehensive members-only systems for the full swing.
- Short game courses: Chipping, Pitching, Bunker play, Putting.
- Simplified, succinct, step-by-step lessons and drills designed to put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion.
- Detailed troubleshooting diagnostic videos and fixes for a variety of common swing issues.
- Power & Distance course.
- Shot-Shaping Grid course.
- Ball Flight Fixes course.
- Indoor Training Program.
- The quick-start “Get Out and Go Play” program.
- A Members' Forum where you can ask specific swing-related questions, interact with others in the SagutoGolf community, and suggest new content ideas.
- Access to all exclusive paid TH-cam channel members-only content at no additional charge.
- Discounted rate on my V1 Swing Video Analysis service.
- Ongoing additions of new content.
All that and more for just $10 US/ month or $99/year. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga.
Between the very active and highly supportive Members' Forum community and the V1 Swing Video Analysis service - which I liken it to bringing your swing into the shop for a tune-up or minor repair and highly recommend doing on at least a quarterly basis - you should never feel like you are abandoned and left alone to figure it out all by yourself!
I hope to see you there!
Tom
I feel like I could still draw the ball with my stance being to the left idk tho but I’m guessing so now I’m hitting more of a fade but literally yesterday I was 190 out and hit a fade onto the green 6 ft from the hole it was unreal just because of the stance lol ya learn so much from this game and I love it haha
Nice. I hope you sank that putt.....😎
Great teaching
Thanks! I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, perhaps you might also enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”?: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Hey Tom. I know you say golf is easy I just haven’t quite opened that door yet. I have a fade I’d like to change to straight or draw. I think my club face is open a little bit. Suggestions??
Easy???? I don't think I've said that, John! Golf is a very difficult sport. But if we can simplify the swing so as not to rely on timing and/or exceptional hand-eye coordination, then we can achieve consistently great results without having to continuously work so hard.
With regard to your fade, without seeing your swing or knowing the ball's starting direction and degree of curvature, it's rather impossible for me to accurately diagnose. Ball flight rules - aka shot shaping - are a function of clubface as it relates to path and target line. Clubface relative to target line dictates the ball's starting line, and clubface relative to path determines direction and degree of curvature. As you take ownership of this swing your downswing path will properly be approaching the low point on an inside track, and at this point you will then be on the correct path to take advantage of the preferred Stack & Tilt “grid”. The grid tells us that if the ball position is behind the low point - which it typically will be to some degree on standard shots for all clubs perhaps with the exception of the driver - then a clubface that is open to the target line but closed to the downswing path will produce some measure of a push-draw.
You may be interested in looking into the SagutoGolf online school. So many folks across the globe are now playing the best golf of their lives as a result. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only learning system for the full swing along with the finer points - including a recently added course on the S&T Shot Shaping Grid which is designed to: 1) help members read and interpret their ball flight, 2) understand how to make adjustments/corrections, and 3) learn how to carve shots in both directions. This is not about a quick fix such as adjusting the face at address or tweaking your grip. While either of these may represent a component of a solution, the key is in learning why the ball is flying a certain way, what is making it do that, and then addressing the actual cause rather than the symptom. This is how you will ultimately take ownership of your swing and be able to implement the appropriate fix on the fly if the ball starts misbehaving mid-round.
In addition to the Shot Shaping course - which in and of itself is worth many times the cost of the school - as an enrolled member you'll enjoy:
- Unlimited access to comprehensive members-only systems for the full swing.
- Short game courses: Chipping, Pitching, Bunker play, Putting.
- Simplified, succinct, step-by-step lessons and drills designed to put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion.
- Detailed troubleshooting diagnostic videos and fixes for a variety of common swing issues.
- Power & Distance course.
- Ball Flight Fixes course.
- Indoor Training Program.
- The quick-start “Get Out and Go Play” program.
- A Members' Forum where you can ask specific swing-related questions, interact with others in the SagutoGolf community, and suggest new content ideas.
- Access to all exclusive paid TH-cam channel members-only content at no additional charge.
- Discounted rate on my V1 Swing Video Analysis service.
- Ongoing additions of new content.
Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. I hope to see you there!
Cheers!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf thanks Tom
My pleasure, John!
Have fun out there!!
Tom
Doesn’t the club face open when ya do it tho Tom? I’m confused on how to do it
That is a Great lesson. THANKS
Thanks Robert!! Glad you enjoyed it and I hope it works well for you!!
Tom
Hey Tom, can you do a video on the trail arm pinned to your trail side vs. The slot machine trail arm going backwards in the backswing and downswing. I think I am doing the slot machine and am hitting big slices. When I go back to the pinned trail arm, the slice goes away. Please address what you might see if you do the slot machine trail arm. Thank you, my friend.
Hi David,
Try the Hogan's Magic Elbow episode on for size: th-cam.com/video/iL9WmQ7KsmE/w-d-xo.html
This should help you to get out of the casino and on the path toward consistent ball striking bliss!
Cheers!
Tom
This is a great feel drill. I think this is my biggest struggle… how flat to lay my hands on the back swing. The problem I see, however, is not closing my club face in time and slicing the ball due to an open club face.
Hi Chris,
First of all, we need to be certain that you do not roll or snatch the club open in the backswing, as I speak about in this video: th-cam.com/video/1gzcyrJ_yBw/w-d-xo.html That is definitely not what is being suggested in this "Miracle Drill", which is designed to ingrain the feel of shallowing the downswing path at the transition - an absolute necessity to the golfer who is chronically over the top.
The this impact video should help you to develop the proper feel of squaring the face without any contrived handsy manipulation: th-cam.com/video/Fe2kQ44azJ4/w-d-xo.html
Beyond that, should you truly wish to get on the fast track towards learning and owning this swing, please consider the SagutoGolf online school. So many folks across the globe are now playing the best golf of their lives as a result. As an enrolled member you'll enjoy:
- Unlimited access to comprehensive members-only systems for the full swing.
- Short game courses: Chipping, Pitching, Bunker play, Putting.
- Simplified, succinct, step-by-step lessons and drills designed to put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion.
- Detailed troubleshooting diagnostic videos and fixes for a variety of common swing issues.
- Power & Distance course.
- Shot-Shaping Grid course.
- Ball Flight Fixes course.
- Indoor Training Program.
- The quick-start “Get Out and Go Play” program.
- A Members' Forum where you can ask specific swing-related questions, interact with others in the SagutoGolf community, and suggest new content ideas.
- Access to all exclusive paid TH-cam channel members-only content at no additional charge.
- Discounted rate on my V1 Swing Video Analysis service.
- Ongoing additions of new content.
All that and more for just $10 US/ month or $99/year. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga.
Cheers!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf Thanks for the info Tom. I’m already a member and I love it! I’m toying with the idea of sending you my swing for a private lesson.
Sounds great, Chris!! It is difficult to overstate the value of the V1 Analysis service for both swing repair and maintenance purposes. If feasible, I recommend doing one at least quarterly during the season to make sure that everything is on the proper track, and as needed if an issue arises that can't be self-corrected either through online school diagnostics and drills or in the Members' Forum (which I hope you are participating in!) with the community's assistance.
Tom
Good vid and thanks for cleaning up those sideburns. =)
I'm glad you enjoyed the lesson video, Frankie!
Cheers!
Tom
Can't wait to try this!
I hope it works well for you, Scott! Dump the bucket, dump your slice!!
Tom
Tom is this for driver or irons or both? Tried with driver. Started topping I do slice the driver though
Yes - this swing key also applies to the driver. In fact, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: th-cam.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/w-d-xo.html
Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ This will provide a nice foundational understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag.
Tom
Now after if watched all your videos I've eliminated the slice now I'm having trouble with massive right to left hook occasionally. Any chance you could do a video about that?
Sounds like perhaps a bit of overcorrecting due to binge watching the channel, perhaps???.... 😂
If you'd really like to get on the fast track towards learning and owning this swing, please consider the SagutoGolf online school. So many folks across the globe are now playing the best golf of their lives as a result. As an enrolled member you'll enjoy:
- Unlimited access to comprehensive members-only systems for the full swing.
- Short game courses: Chipping, Pitching, Bunker play, Putting.
- Simplified, succinct, step-by-step lessons and drills designed to put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion.
*_- Detailed troubleshooting diagnostic videos and fixes for a variety of common swing issues._*
- Power & Distance course.
*_- Shot-Shaping Grid course._*
*_- Ball Flight Fixes course_* .
- Indoor Training Program.
- The quick-start “Get Out and Go Play” program.
- A Members' Forum where you can ask specific swing-related questions, interact with others in the SagutoGolf community, and suggest new content ideas.
- Access to all exclusive paid TH-cam channel members-only content at no additional charge.
- Discounted rate on my V1 Swing Video Analysis service.
- Ongoing additions of new content.
All that and more for just $10 US/ month or $99/year. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga.
Cheers!
Tom
I have had this problem for years. Will be trying dumping the basket. 👍😃
You're definitely not alone, Sherry....
I hope it works well for you!
Tom
Tom does that move want to give the tendency to bring the club too far inside?
This move is not a roll or snatch to the inside. These lesson videos may help in this regard:
- th-cam.com/video/1gzcyrJ_yBw/w-d-xo.html
- th-cam.com/video/WxDD63quyk8/w-d-xo.html
It is important to understand that 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 this swing. So many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to learn more about it: saguto.golf.
TS
Helps square up the club face at contact. Thanks
I'm glad to know that it worked well for you, Adam!
Cheers,
Tom
Thanks
I actually hit a real baby draw golf shot the other day. 173 yards. I hit my 5 iron and it started out to the right and gently curved back to the left right at the flag. It landed right on line and stopped about 15 feet below the hole. That really felt good. Now, if I could only figure out how I did it. 🤔😂
Well, Bob, at least you know it's in there so you'll recognize it when it happens again....and again.... 😂
It's a great feeling, right?
Keep up the great work and have fun out there!!
Tom
GREAT VIDEO
Thanks Martin - I'm glad you enjoyed the Bucket Dumping episode!!
Tom
tom, I've really been trying to join this program and get rid of my nasty slice, but when when trying to shallow the club out, I am having a hard time squaring the club face. The face for me is very open and I am shanking it right. what should I do to work on closing the face more.
I'm not Tom but my suggestion if you have a neutral to weakish left hand grip is to bow the left wrist on the way down and make sure you are rotating through the ball
Hi Scott,
First of all, confirm that you are not rolling or snatching the club open in the backswing, as I speak about in this video: th-cam.com/video/1gzcyrJ_yBw/w-d-xo.html That is definitely not what is being suggested in this "Miracle Drill", which is designed to ingrain the feel of shallowing the downswing path at the transition - an absolute necessity to the golfer who is chronically over the top.
Next, I'd suggest looking into your grip to ensure that it is correct. If you enter the word "grip" in this channel's search bar a few lesson selections should pop up for you.
After that, this impact video should help you to get the proper feel: th-cam.com/video/Fe2kQ44azJ4/w-d-xo.html
Or...if you really have been trying to join the program, well then...... *_join the program!_* .....😂
In other words, if you truly wish to get on the fast track towards learning and owning this swing, please consider "joining" the SagutoGolf online school. So many folks across the globe are now playing the best golf of their lives as a result. As an enrolled member you'll enjoy:
- Unlimited access to comprehensive members-only systems for the full swing.
- Short game courses: Chipping, Pitching, Bunker play, Putting.
- Simplified, succinct, step-by-step lessons and drills designed to put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion.
- Detailed troubleshooting diagnostic videos and fixes for a variety of common swing issues.
- Power & Distance course.
- Shot-Shaping Grid course.
- Ball Flight Fixes course.
- Indoor Training Program.
- The quick-start “Get Out and Go Play” program.
- A Members' Forum where you can ask specific swing-related questions, interact with others in the SagutoGolf community, and suggest new content ideas.
- Access to all exclusive paid TH-cam channel members-only content at no additional charge.
- Discounted rate on my V1 Swing Video Analysis service.
- Ongoing additions of new content.
All that and more for just $10 US/ month or $99/year. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga.
Cheers!
Tom
if you swing to the top, making a regular backswing, and then take your left hand off the club, the right arm will move over the top. obviously, the left arm can cause a player to come over the top; but from this we can conclude that if the left arm is considerably weaker than the right arm, it may not be able to hold the right arm off. "emptying the bucket" would be one way of neutralising the right arm; or, altenatively, a player could control the club more with the wrist joint and develop the ability to hold the left arm off, or hold the right arm off with the left arm- as the case may be.
Indeed, from the very beginning of the swing the dominant lead arm is screaming, "I wanna hit; I wanna kill!", while the rest of the body utilizes all its faculties to prevent it, shouting back, "No! You wait your turn!!". Ball flight is the ultimate referee that determines with 100% accuracy the winner of each battle in this never-ending war...
@@SagutoGolf absolutely. every driving range should have a memorial
Tom by joining your on line school. What do we get for that?
Thanks for asking, Rob. As an enrolled member you'll enjoy:
- Unlimited access to comprehensive members-only systems for the full swing.
- Short game courses: Chipping, Pitching, Bunker play, Putting.
- Simplified, succinct, step-by-step lessons and drills designed to put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion.
- Detailed troubleshooting diagnostic videos and fixes for a variety of common swing issues.
- Power & Distance course.
- Shot-Shaping Grid course.
- Ball Flight Fixes course.
- Indoor Training Program.
- The quick-start “Get Out and Go Play” program.
- A Members' Forum where you can ask specific swing-related questions, interact with others in the SagutoGolf community, and suggest new content ideas.
- Access to all exclusive paid TH-cam channel members-only content at no additional charge.
- Discounted rate on my V1 Swing Video Analysis service.
- Ongoing additions of new content.
All that and more for just $10 US/ month or $99/year. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga.
I hope to see you there!
Tom
I live in Charleston. Can I get a lesson from you in person somehow?
I appreciate your interest, Ed!
I had phased out general in-person instruction awhile back so I could dedicate my efforts to a platform upgrade for my online school. The new system has gone live, so please feel free to check back in a couple of months to see if I've resumed a limited personal lesson schedule.
I do offer virtual lessons and coaching as they are instrumental to the progress of my school's members, and these can be done for any member from anywhere around the globe. This will enable me to put my eyes on your swing and offer some very specific observations and corrective action plans if applicable. You may learn more about these options here: noodle.saguto.golf/sagutogolf/chat-with-sagutogolf
As for the online school, thousands of folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews.
Thanks!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf Thank you Tom! I'll check into this. Your video on the magic elbow is changing things up for the better. I'm currently trying to combine this with your instruction on the low point of the swing. The magic elbow is making my swing consistent...I just need to get that divot going now. Like I said, will check out your online program but would definitely drive to Pawley's Island from Charleston if you get back to it. My dad loves your videos too.
Tnx Tom!!!
You’ve been watching a lot of my videos, Jincy. I sure hope they’re helping you...🤔😆
I hit 11 of 14 fairways with only one spray job! Thanks for dumping the bucket!
Well done, Chuck!!
Buckets of extra-crispy impact!!
Tom
I'll say it again...you rock
Thanks Dean - I appreciate that!!
Tom
I'm not slicing, but I'm getting a push fade with the driver, everything else is straight to slight draw.
Sounds like your swing is coming together nicely, Jeremiah.
Oftentimes when golfers are challenged with the longer clubs - and especially the driver - it can be attributed to one or more of the following:
1) They don't start with - or maintain - enough weight on the front side. In general with the longer clubs we should add a little more front weight load at address - more like 60/40 instead of the 55/45 prescribed for the other clubs. This forward weight should gradually increase to the top of the backswing (70/30) and build further on the downswing - approximately 80/20 halfway down, 90/10 impact, and 95/5 finish.
2) Their hips are not continuing their lateral slide through impact. This is common with the longer clubs as the wider stance means that the hips have a greater distance to travel. If the hips stop moving laterally towards the target on the downswing then their rotation takes over, changing the low point and rerouting the club. This can produce a variety of undesirable results including fat and thin contact, topped shots and popups, straight pulls, and “banana” slices. Here is a drill from the Fixing Common Swing Problems section specific to building in more lateral hip slide in the downswing.
3) They are not allowing the length of the club to dictate the backswing path and are getting too steep as a result. The shaft length of the longer clubs encourages more of an around the body backswing as established by the shaft plane at address. It may "feel" flat as you take it back along the shaft plane for the first few feet, but as long as you maintain the "weight forward, shoulder down, and hands in" components while allowing the club to work around you, it should put you in the proper position at the top so you can attack the ball from the inside.
Also, this recent Driver Off the Deck lesson may help: th-cam.com/video/5S2mPixeyks/w-d-xo.html
Cheers!
Tom
Thank you is not enough!
I appreciate that, and I'm very glad to know that this lesson helped you to such an extent!!
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
wow.. it's the sound affects that are doing it..
Feeel like I hook the balk too much hahah so I switched up my stance and now it’s day and night lol my stance is what really killed me
Great self-discovery, Glenn!
The “over the top CHOP” is caused by swinging the SHOULDERS!
No matter how much I focus on hips or arms, once I start to swing with my shoulders, I’m done. 😔
Please do a video on the SHOULDERS 🙏🏻
Here’s the dilemma …
1. Left shoulder down
… got it! 👍🏻
2. then right shoulder down to impact. Huh? 🤷🏼♂️
How do you turn your shoulders from left shoulder down to RIGHT shoulder down in that fraction on a second of the downswing. I think this is what I (and all those “choppers”) are trying to do. Hips don’t have to turn that much. Arms don’t have to move that much. But SHOULDERS? They’re close to your head, thus a lot of focus on the shoulders.
And with “left shoulder down” (which, by the way, is the best tip ever!), with left shoulder down, a lot of the “chop” is right shoulder is still above left into impact, right?
Great stuff as always, Tom 👏🏻
"Right shoulder down to impact" is not a cause, @Parski, it is an effect - and a good checkpoint - for a correct downswing motion that is properly initiated as talked about in these (and other) channel videos:
- th-cam.com/video/iejRWhuB7y8/w-d-xo.html
- th-cam.com/video/x1IudE_9e5g/w-d-xo.html
- th-cam.com/video/0lYuJdV1Pbo/w-d-xo.html
This latest episode is a transitional drill designed to ingrain the feel of shallowing the downswing path - an absolute necessity if we are ever going to achieve crispy ball striking bliss, yet a move that is perpetually elusive to the chronic over-the-top amateur.
Cheers!
Tom
Quabity material. Misspelled intentionally for comic relief 😂
LOL! Thanks - I'm glab you enjoyeb it....😎
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Pourquoi monter en ligne pour courber ke club vers l interieur. Pourquoi ne pas monter de suite vers l interieur ?
The swing is a tilted circle (or arc, if we wish to get technical), the circumference of which extends from the ball to above and behind our shoulders. As such, if we are going to remain on that circle/arc it requires the hands and club to take a slightly inward path - not a disconnected snatch or roll to the inside - just a natural tracing of the outer rim or circumference. The feeling of "straight back" can easily pull the golfer off of that preestablished geometry right from the start, and from there precise compensatory actions are necessary if there is any hope of returning the clubface to the ball on the proper path time after time.
Here are some lessons related to this:
- th-cam.com/video/1gzcyrJ_yBw/w-d-xo.html
- th-cam.com/video/WxDD63quyk8/w-d-xo.html
- th-cam.com/video/ylVWSenTtOw/w-d-xo.html
Would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom
The swing is a tilted circle (or arc, if we wish to get technical), the circumference of which extends from the ball to above and behind our shoulders. As such, if we are going to remain on that circle/arc it requires the hands and club to take a slightly inward path - not a disconnected snatch or roll to the inside - just a natural tracing of the outer rim or circumference. The feeling of "straight back" can easily pull the golfer off of that preestablished geometry right from the start, and from there precise compensatory actions are necessary if there is any hope of returning the clubface to the ball on the proper path time after time.
Here are some lessons related to this:
- th-cam.com/video/1gzcyrJ_yBw/w-d-xo.html
- th-cam.com/video/WxDD63quyk8/w-d-xo.html
- th-cam.com/video/ylVWSenTtOw/w-d-xo.html
Would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom
I thought it was wrong to roll your forearms so forcefully, lest you create a huge "timing/'connection'" issue in your swing..
I don’t know man but I’ve heard a lot of bullshit info about golf but Tom’s knowledge and lessons have changed my game. He knows what he’s talking about. Trust him if u wanna play some golf golf.
Did I once suggest rolling or snatching the club inside in the backswing?? Absolutely not. This is a transitional drill designed to ingrain the feel of shallowing the downswing path - an absolute necessity if we are ever going to achieve crispy ball striking bliss, yet a move that is perpetually elusive to the chronic over-the-top amateur.
It is important to understand that 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 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 this swing. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing, the short game, and much more. The school's intuitive course layout greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm regularly adding new content. There's even a members' forum where you can ask me specific swing-related questions, interact with others in the SagutoGolf community, and suggest new content ideas, plus you'll also have access to all exclusive TH-cam paid channel members-only content at no additional charge. This will really put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga.
Best Regards,
Tom
Thanks so much, @timothy_carlson - I truly appreciate your kind words and support!!
Tom
This is good
Thanks Rodney - I'm glad you enjoyed it!!
Tom
I was told by many instructors not to rotate your forearms that way. Im so confused
That's just the drill to get the feel at the top.Take back as normal then dump the water when doing your actual swing
Hi David,
Did I once suggest rolling or snatching the club inside in the backswing?? Absolutely not. This is a transitional drill designed to ingrain the feel of shallowing the downswing path - an absolute necessity if we are ever going to achieve crispy ball striking bliss, yet a move that is perpetually elusive to the chronic over-the-top amateur.
It is important to understand that 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 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 this swing. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing, the short game, and much more. The school's intuitive course layout greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm regularly adding new content. There's even a members' forum where you can ask me specific swing-related questions, interact with others in the SagutoGolf community, and suggest new content ideas, plus you'll also have access to all exclusive TH-cam paid channel members-only content at no additional charge. This will really put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga.
Best Regards,
Tom
Tom, what is your handicap?
Perhaps my greatest handicap is all of those annoying voices in my head. You've may have noticed them making their presence known in at least a few of my channel's videos....😆
@@SagutoGolf Could be the GUY IN THE WOODS.
@@SagutoGolf sorry, meant your golf score handicap, however, I can see how you would think I was referring to voices in your head though
LOL - I know what you meant, @ssbsnb1!!!....
@@SagutoGolf No need to be embarrassed for not knowing I was referring to golf score handicap. I don't think any less of you for sharing about your voices. I am sure they are all actually really interesting to get to know.
Land of cream n honey,
Extra crispy
Very satisfying indeed.....😎
Cheers!
If it feels weird do it until it feels good.
Precisely, Joshua!
A good way to hit the damn ball with the face wide open!!!
The face will resolve itself without any active manipulation, Dave, and ultimately the push-draw flight dictated by the shot shaping grid will be breathtakingly magnificent.... 😎
Just topped a basket whole basket of balls
Consider the following possibilities, Sean: 1) Ball position is too far forward, 2) Hands are too far back at address (they should be in line with the inside of your lead thigh), 3) The swing center and low point are drifting backwards at some point during the motion (face-on video will help you determine this), 4) The downswing is steep and/or the path is out-to-in, 5) Conversely, the path is too shallow, 6) Early extension of the trail arm during the downswing (also known as "casting"), 7) Flipping/scooping through the zone, 8) Loss of relationship with the ball (shoulder angle flattening, loss of tilt). Though not an exhaustive list, those are the primary causes of fats, thins, and tops. By the way, always begin with the setup - in this case the first two possibilities - prior to diving into a swing intervention.
And while there are certainly videos on my channel that address these various issues, 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 Saguto, PGA
confused because this slightly contradicts quiet hands
The ultimate goal is quiet hands. Some folks need an "active" fix in order to combat a stubborn old swing demon, and as they become successful in doing so the feel of any contrived action will eventually dissipate and work itself into the overall motion.
It is important to understand that 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 this swing. So many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
TS
Don t drink that water.Thanks.
👍
I don’t think that is a good idea 😬
That’s involving 3 forms of variables and the plane of swing after droppings bucket looks bad
Impact might be good but I’d rather get someone bring the swing on a plane and practice going through
That's surely your prerogative, Sean. This drill helps a chronic over-the-top chopper - which represents the vast majority of amateurs - to ingrain the feel of shallowing the path. Accomplish that and they will be well on their way towards ball striking bliss.
Cheers and best of luck to you!
Tom
Normally, I like your show, but this video was awful: it seemed like you'd been taking lessons in how to speak succinctly from Russell Heritage.
Sorry for your disappointment, Chester. "You can please some of the people some of the time.....etc...."
Cheers,
Tom