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thinking about signing up for a subscription at saguto golf....I need all the help tho...does your program cover basics like grip, stance, ball placement and things like that?
I have watched countless of Toms videos. A golf swing, in my opinion, is built on layers. This video summed it all up for me. I am a student of golf with a 12 heck. I really pay attention to Tom. I’m 70 young years old. Today, I reached a 486 yard par five in two…….two feet over the green. Today, I added 15 yards to my nine iron, hit consistently 235yrd drives and added ten yards to my wedges. Thank you, Tom. This was the best video you’ve ever made for my game.
That's fabulous, Gary - I'm so glad to know that my instruction is resonating well with you!! Excellent job incorporating it into your swing. Thanks very much for sharing your success and keep up the great work!! Tom
Some of the best golf advice I've heard. IMO the majority of amateurs should take advice from Tom's videos- he has SIMPLE concepts that work. Instead of trying to copy the latest hot tour pro, listen to what he is saying in these videos. These concepts work. And this is not a paid announcement. 😂😂 Thanks for the lessons, Tom!
I sincerely appreciate your (unpaid 😎) kind words, Butch, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating well with you!! This powerful, low-maintenance, body-friendly swing system is designed to provide a lifetime of blissful ball striking up to and including at the game's most elite levels. Thanks so much for your support in sharing your success with it and keep up the great work!! Tom
Hey Tom, beginner golfer here. I had the worst range sessions of my life this week before playing today. Chunking everything and had ZERO confidence. Woke up this morning feeling super anxious and came across this video. Practiced the hand clasp drill in the mirror and it translated perfectly to the course today. Played the best round of golf in my life and now I’m addicted. Was even hitting most of the fairways on my drives. You are the best TH-cam golf instructor, thank you for not over complicating this game!
That's *FANTASTIC,* Joe - Congratulations on firing your personal best!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated so well with you, and I commend you for putting it into play so quickly and effectively!! By the way, have you considered joining the online school and taking your game to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step 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 - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ Thanks for your kind words and support, and keep up the great work!! Tom
Indeed - it's a great way to simulate the structure necessary to properly engage the shoulders and put them in control of the motion. Keep up the great work! Tom
Tom, This has to be your best ever video. And I do mean hands (& shoulders!) down. Most excellent explanation of a repeatable, simple looking swing….Thank you🤗
Your videos are the best! Period! I'm 66 years old ! And I can do your swing mechanics? You really don't waste rhetoric like most of the so called teachers on you tube! Your explanations you can do in your living room and you don't have a bunch of nonsense to remember? Thank you!
Tom, you are legit my favorite golf instructor on youtube. i’ve watched dozens of different dudes teaching my how to swing, and i keep coming back to your videos. Once i break 90, i’m subscribing to your website because you have changed my golf game! Thanks dude! You’re a funny dude and great teacher! I’m hoping to break 100 for the first time this sunday (yes i’m terrible but i just started this year) Cheers!
Thanks for your kind words, Stevie - I'm very glad to know that you are enjoying and benefiting from my instruction!! (And, quite frankly, being that close to breaking 100 in your first season is not "terrible" - it's actually quite impressive!! 💪💪) By the way, why wait until you break 90 before joining the school?? It is designed for golfers of all abilities from complete beginners to accomplished players, so it will more than likely get you on the fast track towards that milestone. 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 an accelerated path 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 professional instruction content. Keep up the great work and have fun out there this weekend!! Tom
Excellent! I've played Golf since 2005, no progress before I watched you video 2 months ago. I will come back again and again. As you said: consistently hit the same spot. ^_^
I sincerely appreciate your kind words and I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating well with you!! Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am quite certain you will really enjoy and benefit from the comprehensive, structured, step-by-step learning platform for all the finer aspects of the swing (and the game in general) in my online school. Have you looked into it yet? Thousands of folks across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - 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 is a link to my free mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you are interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Unbelievable. Wow. Tom, I'm having more fun than I ever imagined possible. Such a simple swing, such incredible results. I went to the range today and I was like a metronome. Every 10 seconds...another crispy "tick...tick...tick" Ball first, nice divot. Wash, rinse, repeat. Half swings with an 8 iron. Compression, crispy, beautiful. Weight forward, tilt, quiet hands. In 3 or 4 FREE videos, you have made playing golf an absolute joy. Happy to support you as you make this game fun for all those just about ready to give up. I'm signing up for you course right after I send this.
That is *AWESOME,* Mike!! I'm thrilled to learn of your improvement, and I'm very happy to have you in the online school!! Please be certain to take full advantage of the curriculum, 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. Also, be sure to migrate over to the SagutoGolf Community Forum - which is included in your online school enrollment - and begin engaging with your fellow members. It only takes a minute or two to enroll - just go to your “My Courses” screen and you’ll see a link to get started. Once signed in you’ll be able to access and participate in the great dialogue that we are having on a variety of topics. You can start discussions, contribute to existing threads, post specific swing questions, make some new friends, and just share in the common bond of golfers from around the world seeking to improve their games and help others to do the same. I really think you’ll enjoy it! Thanks so much for sharing your success, keep up the great work, and I'll see you in the Forum!! Tom
That's awesome, Joe - Congratulations on your new personal best and on breaking through the 90 barrier!! 💪💪 I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!! Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Tom. I took this to the range today, and amazing results. I’ve never hit the ball so consistently, or as far. I’ve always felt the the swing starts at the shoulders and the hips follow, not the other way around. This is so simple. Thank you.
That's awesome!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated well with you. Thanks for sharing your success with it and keep up the great work!! Tom
Hi Tom . This is Dave from the uk . After 8 years of frustrating golf found you on u tube and now playing the best golf ever . One question I have is golf pressure and squaring up the golf club . Brilliant 👍👍👍
Hi Dave, I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating well with you, and I appreciate you sharing your improvement! Grip pressure is something that is very unique to each of us, which is why conveying personal "feels" in this regard have led so many golfers astray. For example, a 2 out of 10 “baby bird” grip to a strong guy like Sam Snead may equate to an 8 out of 10 to another golfer. We definitely don't want that handle swimming around in our hands because we're so loosey goosey that we can't control the clubface. A secure grip and soft arms are what we're after here. That prescription will certainly resonate differently for different folks, but the key is that our grip pressure should give us complete control of the club while not introducing swing-killing tension that prevents us from properly executing the motion and/or robs us of speed potential. Finding that sweet spot is a highly individual thing, and it is critical to consistently blissful ballstriking. Thanks for your comment and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am quite certain you will really enjoy and benefit from the comprehensive, structured, step-by-step learning platform in my online school. Have you enrolled yet? It will put you on the fast track towards really mastering this system and taking ownership of a consistent, powerful, low-maintenance, body-friendly swing. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. (And you may also be interested to know that I have numerous school members from the UK!)
I swear this has to be by far the best video ever. I don't understand why this hasn't been shown years ago. I have been doing stack and tilt for about a year. I love it. Still learning but this right here for first time this morning I was killing it at impact. None stop it was amazing. I had video from yesterday before i saw this. I video myself every day. After i saw this this morning I went and try making some hits after this and the difference is amazing. Thank you keep them coming
I'll certainly keep them coming @Tone Bassin - in fact another new episode just released a few minutes ago. I hope you will enjoy it as well. Keep that video running during your practice sessions. I use it nearly every time, and I think it's the best tool for continuous improvement as long as you know what to look for (and it certainly seems like you do). Thanks! TS
Best lesson I have ever seen and I have had a lot of them. Wish I knew this 30 years ago would have saved me a lot of struggling with golf? I am now trying to stop firing my hips and instead bring my arms down to start the downswing. Feels strange but results are good. Thanks for posting this lesson.
How interesting and sad it is, Alan, that with all the advances in equipment, technology, golf course grooming, etc. the average golfer still struggles to break 100. Epic failures within the realm of “conventional” instruction, perhaps??? So many misconstrued and/or misguided teachings - such as taking the club straight back, turning the shoulders level while independently lifting the arms, shifting into and torquing against a firm trail side, actively rolling the hands through impact, etc. - have relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of inconsistency and chronic frustration (and chronic back/knee/hip pain as well). I’m doing my best here to clear these up one by one and put an end to this madness…. Thanks for your comment - I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you! Tom PS: By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
@@SagutoGolf Its true Tom I have lost years practicing the wrong moves. Bad advice and bad instruction were all they want is your money. I gave up on golf, but my son persuaded me to try again and maybe now I can try again with some of your lessons. Thanks for sending the links to the lessons.
I appreciate the kind words, Rich, and I'm glad to know that you are enjoying my instruction content! The golf swing is all about physics, geometry, and human physiology. Combine these in a complimentary manner and you'll have a powerful, consistent, low-maintenance, body-friendly swing with which to truly enjoy this great game for the rest of your life. Accomplishing this through simplified instruction is what SagutoGolf is all about! Tom
Tom I’ve watched a lot of your videos and have been working on things but still was not consistent and felt like I was not hitting it as far as I know I can. This video did it. The shoulder low back and through I was hitting lasers, great stuff.
OUTSTANDING!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson connected the dots for you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing. By the way, the crux of your message is precisely why I do my best to convey multiple “feels” or thoughts throughout the swing wherever possible. We're all different physiologically and psychologically, and something that resonates effectively with one golfer may not necessarily work for another. As such, it is important to understand that the lessons on this channel - while fully aligned with the swing method I teach - address a variety of topics, issues, feels, and/or common flaws/fixes from one episode to the next. They are certainly not intended to be taken as a comprehensive, step-by-step, position-by-position learning platform like the structured curriculum of my online school - saguto.golf - which I strongly recommend to anyone who truly wishes to get on the proper path towards owning this swing as it will make for a far more efficient and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through my TH-cam content. The lessons and drills provide the guidelines and set the boundaries, while allowing ample leeway for each individual golfer to infuse and exercise their own uniqueness. Thanks so much for sharing your resulting dramatic ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom
I appreciate this so much. I've just started out and overthinking about 20 different mechanics on each swing is almost paralysing at times and so difficult to try and figure out what went wrong. This just made is so easy and more natural. Also a much more logical progression of movement. Thanks for taking the time to put this together!
My pleasure, @Bryanitar, and thanks very much for your kind words! By the way, if you are looking for a structured system to guide you sequentially through the process of learning this swing, please consider my 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 an accelerated path 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 professional instruction content. All that and more for just $99/year. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. Keep up the great work and have fun out there!! TS
2 months into golf, was improving exponentially and then 2 weeks where I had the yips -- 1.5hr later tonight doing these drills, I'm hitting consistently and longer than before. THANKS!
Occasional bumps in the road are an expected part of the journey, Steven, but if we have a proven system and process and commit to both, then those hiccups are only temporary and actually help us to eliminate variables as we work towards building a reliable, repeatable motion. Excellent job using this drill to overcome your yips and elevate the trajectory of your learning curve!! 💪💪 By the way, you've not already joined have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Thanks for sharing your improvement and keep up the fabulous work!! Tom
What a great lesson. This is what I worked on all year last year. Keeping my hands in front of my body. Don’t swing with my arms but shoulder instead. My iron shots are so much improved now.
Well, better now than another 25 years, right?.... 😎 Welcome to "the dark side", where the spoils of "conventional" instruction - chronic inconsistency, physical pain, and endless frustration - yield to the fruits of body-friendly enjoyment of this great game for a lifetime. I'm very glad to have you on board!! Tom PS: By the way, if you'd really like to get on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, structured, sequential platform, please consider my online school. That is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. And here's a link to my free mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Tom you make it so simple and enjoyable!! I'M SIGNING UP FOR ONLINE GOLF SCHOOL WOOHOOOO. I seriously watch all these videos on TH-cam and they have my thoughts racing on the course and range. I definitely think it is helpful to follow the direction of one person. Glad its going to be you.
I'm glad as well, Jake!.....😎 Here's some preliminary advice to help you get off to a good start in the school: 1) Regardless of a member's skill level, this swing necessitates a complete reboot for someone transitioning from a shift & lift swing (which is typically the case), and therefore it is imperative that one take sufficient time to ensure that the fundamental components are mastered. From the ground up there is nothing superfluous in the Stack & Tilt swing - in other words, everything with a purpose, and a purpose for everything. (For example, contrary to shift & lift where you may be taught to keep your trail foot perpendicular to the target line as a means of "creating resistance" in your trail side, in S&T we flare both feet out 10-20 degrees in order to facilitate a free flowing, inclined hip and shoulder turn.) I cannot emphasize this enough, as frustrations predominantly occur when students jump ahead in the curriculum without properly dedicating themselves to the foundational base upon which our consistently repeatable, powerful, low maintenance swing must be built. Chapter 1 of the Golf Swing Simplified program (GSS) and Part I of Get Out & Go Play (GOGP) both address this. 2a) GSS: One of the many great things about this swing is that you can achieve solid ball striking even at the most basic levels. This is why I oftentimes will suggest that students park themselves on Chapter 2 of the GSS course for an extended period of time after locking down Chapter 1's foundational elements. Chapter 2 reinforces the body motions and the weight-forward component, and it culminates with what I call "The Best Golf Swing Practice Drill of All Time". Work yourself sequentially and gradually through the chapter, and then commit yourself to that drill in Lesson 2.8. Learn it. Practice it. Master it. You can even use this partially abbreviated swing on the course and play quite well with it as it will provide plenty of distance. (It actually is the full swing minus just a couple of power accumulators.) Once you've got that down, you will be well prepared to move forward in the curriculum and well on your way towards taking ownership of YOUR swing! 2b) GOGP: This quick-start program is exactly as it sounds - it is designed to fast-track you out onto the course so you can have fun - and success - playing as you learn! Should you choose this path, everything in #1 above still applies, and as implied above in 2a you will still want to work through it sequentially and gradually, mastering each lesson before moving ahead to the next one. In this program, Drill #5 - The Flying Wedge is the one you'll want to park yourself on and nail down. 3) Also, as you progress always keep in mind the V1 Swing Video Analysis service, an effective and inexpensive service that I highly recommend to everyone in the school. I liken it to bringing your swing into the shop for a tune-up or minor repair. Scheduling one on a quarterly basis for preventive maintenance will do wonders for keeping things humming along nicely, and it's also a great tool for pinpointing and resolving any issues that arise. The process involves downloading the free V1 app and then submitting two videos to me through the app - one down-the-line (captured from your stance line, not the target line) and the other face-on. You'll find more information about the V1 Analysis halfway down this page on the Saguto.Golf site: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolf 4) Finally, please migrate over to the SagutoGolf Community Forum - which is included in your online school enrollment - and begin engaging with your fellow members. It only takes a minute or two to enroll - just go to your “My Courses” screen and you’ll see a link to get started. Once signed in you’ll be able to access and participate in the great dialogue that we are having on a variety of topics. You can start discussions, contribute to existing threads, post specific swing questions, make some new friends, and just share in the common bond of golfers from around the world seeking to improve their games and help others to do the same. I really think you’ll enjoy it! I look forward to assisting you through the school’s structured lessons and drills towards building a consistent, low maintenance, powerful, body-friendly swing that will bring your enjoyment of this great game to a new level! Tom
@@SagutoGolf thank you Tom!! Been loving the course so far. I just picked up golf a month ago and have been doing everything by feel. Shot a 93 Saturday and got my first birdie. Boy it felt good!
Unfortunately, such sorcery from this dark underworld of golf instruction rarely finds its way to the mainstream because if too many folks found out about it the mainstream would then be rendered irrelevant....... 😎 Seriously, how interesting and sad it is that with all the advances in equipment, technology, golf course grooming, etc. the average golfer still struggles to break 100. Epic failures within the realm of “conventional” instruction, perhaps??? So many misconstrued and/or misguided teachings - such as turning the shoulders level while independently lifting the club, shifting into and torquing against a firm trail side, actively rolling the hands through impact, etc. - have relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of inconsistency and chronic frustration (and chronic back/knee/hip pain as well). We're doing our best here to clear these up one by one and put an end to this madness! If you don't mind spending just a little more $ on a no-BS comprehensive, structured, sequential platform for learning this swing system, then please consider joining 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 find all my short game content (putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play), advanced level courses on shot shaping and power/distance, diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more there. So many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. It's only $99/year. 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/ Thanks, Tom
I've been following you for awhile, but something about this video really clicked with me and instantly transformed my game. Proceeded to play my best round ever. Thanks for making golf fun again, Tom!
That's fantastic, Michael - congratulations on your best score!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson helped you to such an extent. Thanks for sharing your success, keep up the great work, and let's see you posting another personal record very soon!! TS
It finally clicked.. 20 years of trying to process the golf swing from 100s to low 80s to crispy buttery ball striking. Finally able to strike a golf ball, compress it and get that unmistakable feel of a purely hit golf ball, consistently.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content for this fantastic swing system and my teaching style are resonating with you!! Thanks for your support! Tom PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will also enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Toms instructions put everything into perspective and make the golf swing more simple !. I was wondering around in the dessert and inconsistency was my middle name!. I was getting to the point of not looking forward to playing golf!!. The stack and tilt style swing that Tom teaches takes all the necessary and effective parts of the swing and does away with all the unnecessary movements to make it simple and effective!. I had my best game ever after using this method , my score, 4 3 3 2 4 4 3 3 3 , for 2 over on a 9 hole course!!. FUN FUN FUN!!!.
That's awesome, Rick!! Congrats on your personal best 💪, and thanks so much for your kind words and support - I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating well with you!! Keep up the great work and keep have fun out there!! Tom
Hi Tom. This is the very thing I’ve done in my game for the last month, I’d even thought of making a video to help others understand the simplicity of it. My handicap has gone fro 13.4 to 9.2 and I know it’s still going to get better. Glad I found your video, saves me the bother haha. Thanks
LOL - Nice job figuring it out, Norman!! I'm glad to have done all the heavy lifting for you in terms of the video production. Now your mission is to share it with those who you intended to make the video for.... 😎 Keep up the great work and have fun out there!! TS
“The trail shoulder moving a little bit more DOWN and UNDER…” Wow…the lightbulb went off with that one little comment there, Tom. Focusing on THAT shoulder movement and feeling what the trail shoulder “should” be doing is a game changer for me…brilliant!
Hi Tom. I've watched and tried many video golf tips. But it was not until now that my game aka my swing has tremendously improved. Thank you heaps. George from down under.
That's awesome, George - I'm very glad to know that my instruction content is resonating well with you!! Thanks so much for sharing your success and keep up the great work!! Cheers! Tom PS: Have you considered joining the online school and taking your game to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step 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. (And there are a lot of your fellow Aussies in there as well.) 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/
I appreciate knowing that, John!! The way I see it, we can either simply put the already existing natural laws to work for us, or we can twist, morph, torque, contrive, and otherwise mess with the principles of physics and geometry in an effort to better suit some ill-conceived whims, all the while recognizing that at the point of impact those pre-existing laws are going to be the only things that matter to the ball! Thanks for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, if you'd really like to get on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system and achieving consistently crispy, compressed, ball striking bliss, please consider my online school. So many folks across the globe are now playing the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about it: saguto.golf
Morning Tom-Love learning from your program. This is another GREAT add-on. Can use this at home for more re-enforcement. So simple yet so elegant. Appreciate every session because you're loosy-goosy and it makes learning fun. Have a great day.-Russ
Great! I hope it performed well for you!! By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning about the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ TS
Tom’s vlogs and videos (available for membership) are truly a game changer for me. These combined with regular and consistent practice and application have yielded realistic results for me. I’m a high handicapper and slowly inching my way to breaking the 90s within a number of months. Thank u, Tom Saguto
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Michael, and I am very glad that my instruction is benefiting your game. You're obviously doing an excellent job digesting the lesson content, incorporating it into your swing, and taking ownership of it!! Thanks for your support in sharing your success to-date. Let's keep chipping away at those goals!! Tom
@@SagutoGolf, addendum. The video instructions on “Hogan’s arms” definitely nailed it for me. It facilitated my shoulder movement absent the multiple swing thoughts. It truly is my panacea
Thank you for your great videos, Tom. You've really helped me love Golf again and I had to write and tell you. The Clear, Simplicity of Your Instruction Can't Be Beat. I'm 6 Minutes into half these other Golf Instructor's Videos and they're Still Giving Me Their Resume'. Too Much Talking and Little Conceptualization. Through watching your TH-cam Videos, I've relearned: How to grip the club, maintain my balance, add my hips into the swing, strike the ball, etc. K.I.S.S. Concepts. You've helped me immeasurably. Simplicity Perfected. Clear Concepts. Minimal Visualizations. Audible Ideas: "Crispy" - "Buttery Smooth" - "Shoulders Rotate in a Circle...not sliding back, or sliding forward" - "No Chopping at the Ball" - "Whip of Speed Through The Ball" - "That Feels Great!" Painting with a Broad Brush, is what you're doing...and it's simply perfect. You're the video embodiment of Harvey Penick's Little Red Book...(one of the best, btw)...and I highly recommend your videos to everyone. Keep up the great work! I'm subscribing, too. -- Chris
I'm overwhelmed by your kind words, Chris. I sincerely appreciate your comment, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and style are resonating well with you and have helped you rediscover the joy of playing this great game!! Thank you so much for your support, keep up the great work, and keep it crispy!! Tom
I appreciate your kind words, Rob, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you!! Since you're liking my channel's content, I thought you might enjoy my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ Tom
Great video. I am a overthinking senior that does all the wrong moves. Watched three of your videos today, did some practice, and feel really good. Thanks
I'm glad to know that my instruction is resonating well with you, Jim - thanks for sharing that! Now - we need to pare down those swing thoughts into something more manageable, like on or two... 😎 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, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion. Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built. Have you considered 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. 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/ Tom
Just took a lesson the other day and had a million things going through my head as I walked out the door. This helped simplify everything for me, great lesson! Glad I stumbled across this.
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated well with you, Bryan, and I'm thrilled to have you onboard as a subscriber! Thanks for your kind words and support!! Tom
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Neal, and I am very glad the instruction on my channel has benefited your game!! By the way, here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ Thanks for sharing your success and keep up the great work!! Tom
This video Tom… Thank you! Spent so much time about other elements of swing I forgot how much shoulders play a role. Went out and practiced these feels and it was great! When you move the shoulders just like this, everything else is like a chain reaction and falls into place!
Well done, Brian! I'm glad this lesson resonated well with you. We all have a tendency to forget important swing keys when we get into a groove, and then we suddenly loose that groove and end up racking our brain and making a mess of things trying to recapture it. It's a good idea to have a fallback plan so we can hit the reset button before all that happens. Sounds like for you it may be a good idea to bookmark this episode so you can revisit the lesson as needed when future challenges present themselves. Keep it crispy!! TS
I’m a new subscriber and I have watched many of Tom’s videos and spent the past weekend working these drills. My golf swing is improving. I still have plenty of work to do, but it works. Thanks.
Welcome aboard!! I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!! Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will also enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Glad you enjoyed it, Kenny! I used to count the days when I lived up north. Sometimes we'd just about be there and then we'd randomly get a couple of feet of snow in March. Ugh. It was very painful. That's why I created an Indoor Training Program for the online school. It might be cold and crappy outside, but at least folks are able to do something golf-related! Stay warm! TS
Thanks so much - I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice! Tom PS: Since you liked this video, I think you will also enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
My pleasure!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson is performing well for you. Thanks for sharing your success with it and keep up the great work!! Tom
I have been trying to de-clutter my head during the golf swing and have searched for something to try to keep it simple, this is totally it. I can’t wait to hit the range to try this out. Great video Tom 👍🏻
Appreciate the way you simplify things so there isn't so much to think about during the swing......def trying this out tonight at the range! But all your terminology makes me hungry....Crispy, Buttery....lol! Liked and subbed!
This video is what put it all together for me. I'm a member of your golf school and despite your simplified systems I still struggled with focusing too much on positions and individual elements. The feelings described in this video helped so much, thank you!
I'm very glad to know that this lesson connected the dots for you, Thomas!! As much as possible I try to not let my students and members get bogged down with positions. I prefer they develop their own unique feels through the drills in order to build in the motion rather than going about things robotically. Please remember this if in the future you find yourself getting too mechanical and experiencing paralysis by analysis. Also, if you have not already done so I encourage you to migrate over to the SagutoGolf Community Forum (which is included in your online school membership) and begin engaging with other golfers in the school. It only takes a minute or two to enroll - just go to your “My Courses” screen and you’ll see a link to get started. Once signed in you’ll be able to access and participate in the great dialogue that we are having on a variety of topics. You can start discussions, contribute to existing threads, post specific swing questions, make some new friends, and just share in the common bond and banter of golfers from around the world seeking to improve their games and help others to do the same. I monitor the forum regularly and am a frequent participant in the discussions, including assisting with swing-related inquiries. I really think you will enjoy it, and beyond that I'm confident that this interaction with others will help to keep you out of that mechanical rut!! Keep up the great work, and I'll see you in the Forum! Tom
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Gary, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice! And by the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ Thanks! Tom
Thank you, George - I sincerely appreciate your kind words and support, and I am very glad to know that you are enjoying and benefiting from my channel's lesson content!! Have fun out there! Tom
Thanks Jason - I sincerely appreciate your kind words and I'm very glad to know that you are enjoying my instruction content! Kudos to your coach for teaching you the right way!! TS
Another good video with simple, clear instruction. This one was enough for me to decide to sign up for the $99/yr membership. To others out there who enjoy his instruction, consider paying up, the online instructors who do a good job deserve to make a buck or two out of it and 99 for all this content is a really good deal. Makes me feel better viewing and benefiting from it. (no, he hasn't asked me to say this :-)
Thanks so much for your kind words and support, @John Dawson! While I sincerely appreciate the gesture, I really hope that you will take full advantage of the robust and detailed instruction content you'll find in the school on a wide variety of subjects. Also, if you haven't already done so please migrate over to the SagutoGolf Community Forum - which is included in your online school membership - and begin engaging with all the other golfers out there. It only takes a minute or two to enroll - just go to your “My Courses” screen and you’ll see a link to get started. Once signed in you’ll be able to access and participate in the great dialogue that we are having on a variety of topics. You can start discussions, contribute to existing threads, post specific swing questions, make some new friends, and just share in the common bond of golfers from around the world seeking to improve their games and help others to do the same. I monitor the forum regularly and am a frequent participant in the discussions, including assisting with swing-related inquiries. I really think you’ll enjoy it! Thanks again, keep up the great work, and have fun out there!! Tom
I appreciate that very much, @Korey!! Please see my reply to John in this thread. The same goes for you, and I sincerely hope to see you active in the school as well as the great Community Forum!! Thanks again! Tom
Tom.. just wanna say how much I enjoy your tips and videos.. can not wait Until spring. Live in Michigan so hard too keep up the practice. But still do them in my living room every few days too keep some kind of feel for my swing that I’m working on.
I'm very glad to know that you are enjoying my instruction content, Brad! FYI, my online school does include a robust Indoor Training Program loaded with lessons and drills for those who are snowed in, locked down, or otherwise confined to quarters. Keep up the great work and stay warm!! TS
Welcome aboard, @Françoise Deraison - I'm very glad to have you in the school, and I appreciate your kind words!! Here is some preliminary advice to help you get off to a good start on your journey to the Land of Ball Striking Bliss: 1) Regardless of a member's skill level, this swing necessitates a complete reboot for someone transitioning from a shift & lift swing (which is typically the case), and therefore it is imperative that one take sufficient time to ensure that the fundamental components are mastered. From the ground up there is nothing superfluous in the Stack & Tilt swing - in other words, everything with a purpose, and a purpose for everything. (For example, contrary to shift & lift where you may be taught to keep your trail foot perpendicular to the target line as a means of "creating resistance" in your trail side, in S&T we flare both feet out 10-20 degrees in order to facilitate a free flowing, inclined hip and shoulder turn.) I cannot emphasize this enough, as frustrations predominantly occur when students jump ahead in the curriculum without properly dedicating themselves to the foundational base upon which our consistently repeatable, powerful, low maintenance swing must be built. Chapter 1 of the Golf Swing Simplified program (GSS) and Part I of Get Out & Go Play (GOGP) both address this. 2a) GSS: One of the many great things about this swing is that you can achieve solid ball striking even at the most basic levels. This is why I oftentimes will suggest that students park themselves on Chapter 2 of the GSS course for an extended period of time after locking down Chapter 1's foundational elements. Chapter 2 reinforces the body motions and the weight-forward component, and it culminates with what I call "The Best Golf Swing Practice Drill of All Time". Work yourself sequentially and gradually through the chapter, and then commit yourself to that drill in Lesson 2.8. Learn it. Practice it. Master it. You can even use this partially abbreviated swing on the course and play quite well with it as it will provide plenty of distance. (It actually is the full swing minus just a couple of power accumulators.) Once you've got that down, you will be well prepared to move forward in the curriculum and well on your way towards taking ownership of YOUR swing! 2b) GOGP: This quick-start program is exactly as it sounds - it is designed to fast-track you out onto the course so you can have fun - and success - playing as you learn! Should you choose this path, everything in #1 above still applies, and as implied above in 2a you will still want to work through it sequentially and gradually, mastering each lesson before moving ahead to the next one. In this program, Drill #5 - The Flying Wedge is the one you'll want to park yourself on and nail down. 3) Also, as you progress always keep in mind the V1 Swing Video Analysis service, an effective and inexpensive service that I highly recommend to everyone in the school. I liken it to bringing your swing into the shop for a tune-up or minor repair. Scheduling one on a quarterly basis for preventive maintenance will do wonders for keeping things humming along nicely, and it's also a great tool for pinpointing and resolving any issues that arise. The process involves downloading the free V1 app and then submitting two videos to me through the app - one down-the-line (captured from your stance line, not the target line) and the other face-on. You'll find more information about the V1 Analysis halfway down this page on the Saguto.Golf site: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolf 4) Finally, please migrate over to the SagutoGolf Community Forum - which is included in your online school membership - and begin engaging with your fellow members. It only takes a minute or two to enroll - just go to your “My Courses” screen and you’ll see a link to get started. Once signed in you’ll be able to access and participate in the great dialogue that we are having on a variety of topics. You can start discussions, contribute to existing threads, post specific swing questions, make some new friends, and just share in the common bond of golfers from around the world seeking to improve their games and help others to do the same. I monitor the forum regularly and participate in the discussions, including assisting with swing-related inquiries. I really think you’ll enjoy it! I look forward to hearing from you regularly in the Forum and to assisting you in building a consistent, low maintenance, powerful, body-friendly swing that will bring your enjoyment of this great game to a new level! Tom
I have to try this..! I’am new to golf, (even beginner sounds to advanced for me). at the stage trying to remember everything about the swing, going through the pre flight checks, a lot to take in. This is clear & easy explained for me to understand, I will give this a shot..at least I can’t get any worse right now. Win win
Welcome to this great game, @sibbs079! FYI, there's a number of beginners in my online school who have experienced rapid success as a result of the structured, step-by-step learning platform. Here's a link if you would like to check it out: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga Regardless of how you choose to go about it, my #1 lesson is simple: *_Have fun out there!!_* TS
I'm with you on that Tom. This ties everything in together. But maybe not if I hadn't signed up for your classes practicing the correct stack and tilt method. Now indeed seems natural. More GIR then not past month since shoulders have been my focus.
Finally hit some crispy shots after 2 tips that have changed my golf forever! Palm down and drop you knee to swing your shoulder. Holly c rap! Thanks Tom!!
That's fantastic, Rick - I'm very glad to know that these lessons resonated well with you! Great job putting them into play!! By the way, if you like my channel's content, then I hope you will check out the comprehensive, structured learning platform for all the finer aspects of the swing (and the game in general) in my online school. 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 it: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga Thanks for sharing your success and have fun out there with your newfound "holy crap" shots!! 😆 TS
You are an amazing instructor. Better than mr. Short game, Rick Sheils, Danny Maude etc. Really appreciate your simplicity of instruction. In my 3rd year playing and things have really started to "click" this year. When I finally commit to not over swinging, keeping head down, and figuring out a tempo that maintains body balance, the club truly does the work. Only started seeing your videos last week, and they have reaffirmed so many concepts that have clicked recently. Truly appreciate your talent , thanks Tom
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, David, and I am very glad to learn that my channel's instruction has benefited your game to such an extent!! You've obviously done an excellent job digesting the lesson content, incorporating it into your swing, and taking ownership of it!! Thanks for sharing your fabulous progress, keep up the great work, and have fun out there!! Tom
I'm glad you enjoyed the episode, @R. Huff! Physics, geometry, and human physiology. Combine them in a complimentary manner and you'll have a powerful, consistent, low-maintenance, body-friendly swing with which to truly enjoy this great game for the rest of your life. Accomplishing this through simplified instruction is what SagutoGolf is all about. Thanks for your comment! Tom
…. I am literally outside in my backyard listening and following instructions ….and im seeing my club consistently striking the ground in front of my imaginary ball Wow! Thanks my guy! You’re the truth man!
first snow of the year around here. these videos come in handy. keto and fasting to get down to my fighting weight to see my belt bucket. 40 pounds to go will get me to my 1980's jogging weight 162-165. hope to meet this goal by March/April just in time for the Spring golf season. these videos help keep them coming.
Thanks Seve - I'm glad you enjoyed it!! You may be interested in knowing that the majority of my students and a significant number of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, 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! Cheers! TS
Thanks, Tom. It is finally working for me. This video was the real catalyst. What has also made a difference is dropping my trail hand lower on the shaft (almost a baseball swing). This has removed my left hand dominance. Now, every shot is crispy.
Tom. Great explanation of how the shoulders and hips work. I always felt I was stuck and now I know why I was moving my hips too soon. Others probably have attempted however your explanation really changed how I think about the swing and can see how you can generate a lot of power instead of over swinging and not compressing the ball Thanks Mike Wisconsin
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated well with you, Mike, and I appreciate your sharing that!! Excellent job diagnosing why you were getting stuck and figuring out how to overcome it. By the way, have you considered joining the online school and taking your game to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step 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 - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ Thanks again for your comment, keep up the great work, and have fun out there! Tom
Will work on the club-less portion of this as part of my "get thru this stupid winter" regime, and do the full drill come golf season. Seems a good way to simplify the swing. On a side note, you may want to track down the chap who was down the end of the range, looked like he could use some help too. Cheers.
Sounds good, Duffy, and by the way if you're interested there is a robust Indoor Training Program in my online school for golfers who are snowed in or otherwise confined to quarters during the off-season. And yes - it's always fun for me to review a video and see what's going on in the background, because I have no awareness of it while I'm shooting. It's as if they re-enact the exact amateur moves that I'm talking about, but I swear it's all unscripted!!!....😂😂😂 Stay warm! TS
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated so well with you, Dan. Nice job incorporating the "feel" into your swing!! Keep up the great work and have fun out there!! TS
Every lesson I have seen has changed my game for the much better. I really like his training program I'm in now. I am right at one month taking Tom's online program and everything I've learned has made me better and at a fairly predictable pace depending on how much you play and some other factors that each person has. I have never taken any learning program that every detail is laid out for you. All the research is done for you. His training program covers everything and you build your new swing as you go in the program. When I go play now, I'm not thinking a million thoughts. I have fun and have confidence now. Priceless to me. I was wondering if Tom was a comedian to? I rarely watch a video that I don't bust out laughing. I love it.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words and testimonial for the online school, Scott, and I'm very glad to know that you are benefiting from the instruction and enjoying this great game more as a result; that is ultimately what this is all about!! I did my best to price the school at a "no-brainer" level given the quality and effectiveness of the delivered product, and I sincerely appreciate you recognizing that and taking the time to "shout it from the rooftop"!! Thanks again, keep up the great work, and most importantly - have fun out there!! Tom
@@SagutoGolf Thank you very much. It takes practice since it is new to me. I struggled some with getting the correct weight forward and keeping it there during the swing. At first I was a little to much. With practice I now have been able to determine the best spot. I started out with 100 percent of my weight forward and gradually lessened it until I got to where I was striking in the same place and the correct position every time. Also the set up you taught has made staying attached pretty much automatic when I keep my arms close together, hands at thigh and tucking the magic elbow in. Tucking the elbow in at address and keeping it attached has resulted in crispy straight bullets. LOL. If your not working on something specific it's hard to have a productive driving range visit. With your training my practices are now productive, fun and exciting, instead of I hope I'm doing this correct. Uncertainty of what you should be doing in the swing when playing or practicing is wrong and you feel it every swing. Thanks to Tom's program, I don't wonder if I'm doing something wrong or right. After every shot I know what I did right and what I did wrong. There's my next practice session is on what I did wrong and Tom has provided the fixes as well.
I love your approach. It hits home with me. Thank you sooo much. Your videos have fixed my swing. I learned to start video taping my swing and my plane and back swing were all wrong. You made it simple and I can't wait for spring !!
That's fabulous, Pete! Thanks for sharing your success! And remember, if you ever find that you desire more structured instruction or want to dive into the finer points of the swing, the online school is the place to be. You'll quickly learn why so many folks across the globe are now playing the best golf of their lives as a result of it. 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 an accelerated path 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 professional instruction content. All that and more for just $99/year. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. Stay warm and keep up the great work! TS
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Jack Nicklaus said that is the commonest thing that amateurs don't know is how to use your shoulders exactly you as showed us so well!
Do you have your hands ahead of the ball at address.?
thinking about signing up for a subscription at saguto golf....I need all the help tho...does your program cover basics like grip, stance, ball placement and things like that?
Yes, that and then some in a step-by-step building format.
MATEEE INCREDIBLE VIDEO! Helped me so so much and completely simplified things. :) thank you so so much
I have watched countless of Toms videos. A golf swing, in my opinion, is built on layers. This video summed it all up for me. I am a student of golf with a 12 heck. I really pay attention to Tom. I’m 70 young years old. Today, I reached a 486 yard par five in two…….two feet over the green. Today, I added 15 yards to my nine iron, hit consistently 235yrd drives and added ten yards to my wedges. Thank you, Tom. This was the best video you’ve ever made for my game.
That's fabulous, Gary - I'm so glad to know that my instruction is resonating well with you!! Excellent job incorporating it into your swing.
Thanks very much for sharing your success and keep up the great work!!
Tom
What’s a heck?
@@willm5814 slang for handicap??
Some of the best golf advice I've heard. IMO the majority of amateurs should take advice from Tom's videos- he has SIMPLE concepts that work. Instead of trying to copy the latest hot tour pro, listen to what he is saying in these videos. These concepts work. And this is not a paid announcement. 😂😂 Thanks for the lessons, Tom!
I sincerely appreciate your (unpaid 😎) kind words, Butch, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating well with you!! This powerful, low-maintenance, body-friendly swing system is designed to provide a lifetime of blissful ball striking up to and including at the game's most elite levels. Thanks so much for your support in sharing your success with it and keep up the great work!!
Tom
Hey Tom, beginner golfer here. I had the worst range sessions of my life this week before playing today. Chunking everything and had ZERO confidence. Woke up this morning feeling super anxious and came across this video. Practiced the hand clasp drill in the mirror and it translated perfectly to the course today. Played the best round of golf in my life and now I’m addicted. Was even hitting most of the fairways on my drives. You are the best TH-cam golf instructor, thank you for not over complicating this game!
That's *FANTASTIC,* Joe - Congratulations on firing your personal best!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated so well with you, and I commend you for putting it into play so quickly and effectively!!
By the way, have you considered joining the online school and taking your game to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step 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 - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Thanks for your kind words and support, and keep up the great work!!
Tom
Man, I started doing this clasp drill the other day before I saw this. Lol. It works so well to get the feeling in the shoulders.
Indeed - it's a great way to simulate the structure necessary to properly engage the shoulders and put them in control of the motion.
Keep up the great work!
Tom
Tom, This has to be your best ever video. And I do mean hands (& shoulders!) down. Most excellent explanation of a repeatable, simple looking swing….Thank you🤗
Nice play on words there, Dave!!
Thanks so much - I'm very glad to know that this episode resonated well with you!!
TS
@@SagutoGolf do you even consider the wrist as a power source? Or try to keep them straight? Thank you for all of the help
true.simple & more clearer instruction.the best I can say.
Your videos are the best! Period! I'm 66 years old ! And I can do your swing mechanics? You really don't waste rhetoric like most of the so called teachers on you tube! Your explanations you can do in your living room and you don't have a bunch of nonsense to remember? Thank you!
That's fantastic, Amos! I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating well with you.
Keep up the great work and have fun out there!!
Tom
Tom, you are legit my favorite golf instructor on youtube. i’ve watched dozens of different dudes teaching my how to swing, and i keep coming back to your videos.
Once i break 90, i’m subscribing to your website because you have changed my golf game!
Thanks dude! You’re a funny dude and great teacher! I’m hoping to break 100 for the first time this sunday (yes i’m terrible but i just started this year)
Cheers!
Thanks for your kind words, Stevie - I'm very glad to know that you are enjoying and benefiting from my instruction!! (And, quite frankly, being that close to breaking 100 in your first season is not "terrible" - it's actually quite impressive!! 💪💪)
By the way, why wait until you break 90 before joining the school?? It is designed for golfers of all abilities from complete beginners to accomplished players, so it will more than likely get you on the fast track towards that milestone. 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 an accelerated path 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 professional instruction content.
Keep up the great work and have fun out there this weekend!!
Tom
“Shoulders back, shoulders through.”
Really like that, nice and simple and a great swing thought that I think will also help with my tempo.
I'm glad to know that this lesson resonated well with you, David!!
Thanks,
TS
Excellent! I've played Golf since 2005, no progress before I watched you video 2 months ago. I will come back again and again. As you said: consistently hit the same spot. ^_^
I sincerely appreciate your kind words and I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating well with you!!
Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am quite certain you will really enjoy and benefit from the comprehensive, structured, step-by-step learning platform for all the finer aspects of the swing (and the game in general) in my online school. Have you looked into it yet? Thousands of folks across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - 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 is a link to my free mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you are interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Unbelievable. Wow. Tom, I'm having more fun than I ever imagined possible. Such a simple swing, such incredible results. I went to the range today and I was like a metronome. Every 10 seconds...another crispy "tick...tick...tick" Ball first, nice divot. Wash, rinse, repeat. Half swings with an 8 iron. Compression, crispy, beautiful. Weight forward, tilt, quiet hands. In 3 or 4 FREE videos, you have made playing golf an absolute joy. Happy to support you as you make this game fun for all those just about ready to give up.
I'm signing up for you course right after I send this.
That is *AWESOME,* Mike!! I'm thrilled to learn of your improvement, and I'm very happy to have you in the online school!! Please be certain to take full advantage of the curriculum, 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. Also, be sure to migrate over to the SagutoGolf Community Forum - which is included in your online school enrollment - and begin engaging with your fellow members. It only takes a minute or two to enroll - just go to your “My Courses” screen and you’ll see a link to get started. Once signed in you’ll be able to access and participate in the great dialogue that we are having on a variety of topics. You can start discussions, contribute to existing threads, post specific swing questions, make some new friends, and just share in the common bond of golfers from around the world seeking to improve their games and help others to do the same. I really think you’ll enjoy it!
Thanks so much for sharing your success, keep up the great work, and I'll see you in the Forum!!
Tom
Tom, after watching this video yesterday, I played today and broke 90 for the first time! Been trying for 2 years! 46/42, 30 putts!
That's awesome, Joe - Congratulations on your new personal best and on breaking through the 90 barrier!! 💪💪
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!! Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Tom. I took this to the range today, and amazing results. I’ve never hit the ball so consistently, or as far. I’ve always felt the the swing starts at the shoulders and the hips follow, not the other way around. This is so simple. Thank you.
That's awesome!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated well with you.
Thanks for sharing your success with it and keep up the great work!!
Tom
For a old golfer like myself, your videos have made a huge difference to my game thank you
It's my pleasure, Paul! I appreciate you sharing your success and I'm very glad to know that you are benefiting from my instruction!
Tom
Hi Tom . This is Dave from the uk . After 8 years of frustrating golf found you on u tube and now playing the best golf ever . One question I have is golf pressure and squaring up the golf club . Brilliant 👍👍👍
Hi Dave,
I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating well with you, and I appreciate you sharing your improvement!
Grip pressure is something that is very unique to each of us, which is why conveying personal "feels" in this regard have led so many golfers astray. For example, a 2 out of 10 “baby bird” grip to a strong guy like Sam Snead may equate to an 8 out of 10 to another golfer. We definitely don't want that handle swimming around in our hands because we're so loosey goosey that we can't control the clubface. A secure grip and soft arms are what we're after here. That prescription will certainly resonate differently for different folks, but the key is that our grip pressure should give us complete control of the club while not introducing swing-killing tension that prevents us from properly executing the motion and/or robs us of speed potential. Finding that sweet spot is a highly individual thing, and it is critical to consistently blissful ballstriking.
Thanks for your comment and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am quite certain you will really enjoy and benefit from the comprehensive, structured, step-by-step learning platform in my online school. Have you enrolled yet? It will put you on the fast track towards really mastering this system and taking ownership of a consistent, powerful, low-maintenance, body-friendly swing. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. (And you may also be interested to know that I have numerous school members from the UK!)
I swear this has to be by far the best video ever. I don't understand why this hasn't been shown years ago. I have been doing stack and tilt for about a year. I love it. Still learning but this right here for first time this morning I was killing it at impact. None stop it was amazing. I had video from yesterday before i saw this. I video myself every day. After i saw this this morning I went and try making some hits after this and the difference is amazing. Thank you keep them coming
I'll certainly keep them coming @Tone Bassin - in fact another new episode just released a few minutes ago. I hope you will enjoy it as well.
Keep that video running during your practice sessions. I use it nearly every time, and I think it's the best tool for continuous improvement as long as you know what to look for (and it certainly seems like you do).
Thanks!
TS
Best lesson I have ever seen and I have had a lot of them. Wish I knew this 30 years ago would have saved me a lot of struggling with golf? I am now trying to stop firing my hips and instead bring my arms down to start the downswing. Feels strange but results are good. Thanks for posting this lesson.
How interesting and sad it is, Alan, that with all the advances in equipment, technology, golf course grooming, etc. the average golfer still struggles to break 100. Epic failures within the realm of “conventional” instruction, perhaps??? So many misconstrued and/or misguided teachings - such as taking the club straight back, turning the shoulders level while independently lifting the arms, shifting into and torquing against a firm trail side, actively rolling the hands through impact, etc. - have relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of inconsistency and chronic frustration (and chronic back/knee/hip pain as well). I’m doing my best here to clear these up one by one and put an end to this madness….
Thanks for your comment - I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you!
Tom
PS: By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
@@SagutoGolf Its true Tom I have lost years practicing the wrong moves. Bad advice and bad instruction were all they want is your money. I gave up on golf, but my son persuaded me to try again and maybe now I can try again with some of your lessons. Thanks for sending the links to the lessons.
Tom, thank you for getting back to me and I will stick with your online school.
My pleasure, Richard, and I hope you are enjoying the school!!
Tom
I enjoy your approach to teaching people how simple it is to create good habits in the swing,thank you
I appreciate the kind words, Rich, and I'm glad to know that you are enjoying my instruction content!
The golf swing is all about physics, geometry, and human physiology. Combine these in a complimentary manner and you'll have a powerful, consistent, low-maintenance, body-friendly swing with which to truly enjoy this great game for the rest of your life. Accomplishing this through simplified instruction is what SagutoGolf is all about!
Tom
Swing in a circular arc. Tom, your lessons are amazing!
Thanks @tilo regolo - I'm very glad to know that you are enjoying my instruction content!!
TS
Tom I’ve watched a lot of your videos and have been working on things but still was not consistent and felt like I was not hitting it as far as I know I can. This video did it. The shoulder low back and through I was hitting lasers, great stuff.
OUTSTANDING!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson connected the dots for you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing.
By the way, the crux of your message is precisely why I do my best to convey multiple “feels” or thoughts throughout the swing wherever possible. We're all different physiologically and psychologically, and something that resonates effectively with one golfer may not necessarily work for another. As such, it is important to understand that the lessons on this channel - while fully aligned with the swing method I teach - address a variety of topics, issues, feels, and/or common flaws/fixes from one episode to the next. They are certainly not intended to be taken as a comprehensive, step-by-step, position-by-position learning platform like the structured curriculum of my online school - saguto.golf - which I strongly recommend to anyone who truly wishes to get on the proper path towards owning this swing as it will make for a far more efficient and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through my TH-cam content. The lessons and drills provide the guidelines and set the boundaries, while allowing ample leeway for each individual golfer to infuse and exercise their own uniqueness.
Thanks so much for sharing your resulting dramatic ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
Tom you have a great way of making golf sound so simple and explaining your techniques. You are one brilliant tutor.
Thanks so much, Roy - I sincerely appreciate the kind words and I'm very glad to know that you are enjoying my instruction content!!
Tom
You explain all your instructions in detailed simplicity just as I was when I was teaching apprentices plastering.you must be a Gemini man
Thanks Tony!! I hope you're out there plastering some golf balls!!
TS
I appreciate this so much. I've just started out and overthinking about 20 different mechanics on each swing is almost paralysing at times and so difficult to try and figure out what went wrong. This just made is so easy and more natural. Also a much more logical progression of movement. Thanks for taking the time to put this together!
My pleasure, @Bryanitar, and thanks very much for your kind words!
By the way, if you are looking for a structured system to guide you sequentially through the process of learning this swing, please consider my 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 an accelerated path 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 professional instruction content.
All that and more for just $99/year. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga.
Keep up the great work and have fun out there!!
TS
2 months into golf, was improving exponentially and then 2 weeks where I had the yips -- 1.5hr later tonight doing these drills, I'm hitting consistently and longer than before. THANKS!
Occasional bumps in the road are an expected part of the journey, Steven, but if we have a proven system and process and commit to both, then those hiccups are only temporary and actually help us to eliminate variables as we work towards building a reliable, repeatable motion. Excellent job using this drill to overcome your yips and elevate the trajectory of your learning curve!! 💪💪
By the way, you've not already joined have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
Thanks for sharing your improvement and keep up the fabulous work!!
Tom
What a great lesson. This is what I worked on all year last year. Keeping my hands in front of my body. Don’t swing with my arms but shoulder instead. My iron shots are so much improved now.
Fantastic! I'm glad this lesson resonated well with you, Dan.
Keep up the great work and have fun out there!
TS
Top Vid. One of the best on TH-cam. Big thanks for this one..
My pleasure, Nick - I'm glad you enjoyed it!!
Tom
I wish I had found this guy 25 yrs ago. I would have saved a fortune in lessons and frustration! It really is simple!
Well, better now than another 25 years, right?.... 😎
Welcome to "the dark side", where the spoils of "conventional" instruction - chronic inconsistency, physical pain, and endless frustration - yield to the fruits of body-friendly enjoyment of this great game for a lifetime. I'm very glad to have you on board!!
Tom
PS: By the way, if you'd really like to get on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, structured, sequential platform, please consider my online school. That is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. And here's a link to my free mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Tom you make it so simple and enjoyable!! I'M SIGNING UP FOR ONLINE GOLF SCHOOL WOOHOOOO. I seriously watch all these videos on TH-cam and they have my thoughts racing on the course and range. I definitely think it is helpful to follow the direction of one person. Glad its going to be you.
I'm glad as well, Jake!.....😎
Here's some preliminary advice to help you get off to a good start in the school:
1) Regardless of a member's skill level, this swing necessitates a complete reboot for someone transitioning from a shift & lift swing (which is typically the case), and therefore it is imperative that one take sufficient time to ensure that the fundamental components are mastered. From the ground up there is nothing superfluous in the Stack & Tilt swing - in other words, everything with a purpose, and a purpose for everything. (For example, contrary to shift & lift where you may be taught to keep your trail foot perpendicular to the target line as a means of "creating resistance" in your trail side, in S&T we flare both feet out 10-20 degrees in order to facilitate a free flowing, inclined hip and shoulder turn.) I cannot emphasize this enough, as frustrations predominantly occur when students jump ahead in the curriculum without properly dedicating themselves to the foundational base upon which our consistently repeatable, powerful, low maintenance swing must be built. Chapter 1 of the Golf Swing Simplified program (GSS) and Part I of Get Out & Go Play (GOGP) both address this.
2a) GSS: One of the many great things about this swing is that you can achieve solid ball striking even at the most basic levels. This is why I oftentimes will suggest that students park themselves on Chapter 2 of the GSS course for an extended period of time after locking down Chapter 1's foundational elements. Chapter 2 reinforces the body motions and the weight-forward component, and it culminates with what I call "The Best Golf Swing Practice Drill of All Time". Work yourself sequentially and gradually through the chapter, and then commit yourself to that drill in Lesson 2.8. Learn it. Practice it. Master it. You can even use this partially abbreviated swing on the course and play quite well with it as it will provide plenty of distance. (It actually is the full swing minus just a couple of power accumulators.) Once you've got that down, you will be well prepared to move forward in the curriculum and well on your way towards taking ownership of YOUR swing!
2b) GOGP: This quick-start program is exactly as it sounds - it is designed to fast-track you out onto the course so you can have fun - and success - playing as you learn! Should you choose this path, everything in #1 above still applies, and as implied above in 2a you will still want to work through it sequentially and gradually, mastering each lesson before moving ahead to the next one. In this program, Drill #5 - The Flying Wedge is the one you'll want to park yourself on and nail down.
3) Also, as you progress always keep in mind the V1 Swing Video Analysis service, an effective and inexpensive service that I highly recommend to everyone in the school. I liken it to bringing your swing into the shop for a tune-up or minor repair. Scheduling one on a quarterly basis for preventive maintenance will do wonders for keeping things humming along nicely, and it's also a great tool for pinpointing and resolving any issues that arise. The process involves downloading the free V1 app and then submitting two videos to me through the app - one down-the-line (captured from your stance line, not the target line) and the other face-on. You'll find more information about the V1 Analysis halfway down this page on the Saguto.Golf site: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolf
4) Finally, please migrate over to the SagutoGolf Community Forum - which is included in your online school enrollment - and begin engaging with your fellow members. It only takes a minute or two to enroll - just go to your “My Courses” screen and you’ll see a link to get started. Once signed in you’ll be able to access and participate in the great dialogue that we are having on a variety of topics. You can start discussions, contribute to existing threads, post specific swing questions, make some new friends, and just share in the common bond of golfers from around the world seeking to improve their games and help others to do the same. I really think you’ll enjoy it!
I look forward to assisting you through the school’s structured lessons and drills towards building a consistent, low maintenance, powerful, body-friendly swing that will bring your enjoyment of this great game to a new level!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf thank you Tom!! Been loving the course so far. I just picked up golf a month ago and have been doing everything by feel. Shot a 93 Saturday and got my first birdie. Boy it felt good!
That's awesome, Jake!!! 💪💪
I hope to see you participating in the members forum community soon!!
this has to be the best drill I've ever seen. What a difference in my ball striking. Thanks Tom👍
Awesome! I'm very glad to know that this lesson performed well for you, Paul.
Thanks for sharing, keep up the great work, and keep it crispy!!
Tom
This is definitely one of your best instructions on how to make the golf swing so simple! Thanks again Tom!
Thank you - I am very glad to know that you enjoyed this lesson video!!
Tom
Pure GOLD. Wish I had discovered this 40 years ago. Wasted sooo much $$$ and time on BS lessons.
Unfortunately, such sorcery from this dark underworld of golf instruction rarely finds its way to the mainstream because if too many folks found out about it the mainstream would then be rendered irrelevant....... 😎
Seriously, how interesting and sad it is that with all the advances in equipment, technology, golf course grooming, etc. the average golfer still struggles to break 100. Epic failures within the realm of “conventional” instruction, perhaps??? So many misconstrued and/or misguided teachings - such as turning the shoulders level while independently lifting the club, shifting into and torquing against a firm trail side, actively rolling the hands through impact, etc. - have relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of inconsistency and chronic frustration (and chronic back/knee/hip pain as well). We're doing our best here to clear these up one by one and put an end to this madness!
If you don't mind spending just a little more $ on a no-BS comprehensive, structured, sequential platform for learning this swing system, then please consider joining 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 find all my short game content (putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play), advanced level courses on shot shaping and power/distance, diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more there. So many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. It's only $99/year. 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/
Thanks,
Tom
I've been following you for awhile, but something about this video really clicked with me and instantly transformed my game. Proceeded to play my best round ever. Thanks for making golf fun again, Tom!
That's fantastic, Michael - congratulations on your best score!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson helped you to such an extent.
Thanks for sharing your success, keep up the great work, and let's see you posting another personal record very soon!!
TS
It finally clicked.. 20 years of trying to process the golf swing from 100s to low 80s to crispy buttery ball striking. Finally able to strike a golf ball, compress it and get that unmistakable feel of a purely hit golf ball, consistently.
Awesome, @J.A.!! Welcome to the Land of Ball Striking Bliss!!
Keep it crispy and have fun out there!!
Tom
Best teacher out there in youtube. You r the best Tom. Thanks
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content for this fantastic swing system and my teaching style are resonating with you!!
Thanks for your support!
Tom
PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will also enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Toms instructions put everything into perspective and make the golf swing more simple !. I was wondering around in the dessert and inconsistency was my middle name!. I was getting to the point of not looking forward to playing golf!!.
The stack and tilt style swing that Tom teaches takes all the necessary and effective parts of the swing and does away with all the unnecessary movements to make it simple and effective!. I had my best game ever after using this method , my score,
4 3 3 2 4 4 3 3 3 , for 2 over on a 9 hole course!!. FUN FUN FUN!!!.
That's awesome, Rick!! Congrats on your personal best 💪, and thanks so much for your kind words and support - I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating well with you!!
Keep up the great work and keep have fun out there!!
Tom
Hi Tom. This is the very thing I’ve done in my game for the last month, I’d even thought of making a video to help others understand the simplicity of it. My handicap has gone fro 13.4 to 9.2 and I know it’s still going to get better. Glad I found your video, saves me the bother haha. Thanks
LOL - Nice job figuring it out, Norman!! I'm glad to have done all the heavy lifting for you in terms of the video production. Now your mission is to share it with those who you intended to make the video for.... 😎
Keep up the great work and have fun out there!!
TS
“The trail shoulder moving a little bit more DOWN and UNDER…” Wow…the lightbulb went off with that one little comment there, Tom. Focusing on THAT shoulder movement and feeling what the trail shoulder “should” be doing is a game changer for me…brilliant!
Great! I'm glad to know that the lightbulb is now shining brilliantly, Dan....😎
TS
Hi Tom. I've watched and tried many video golf tips. But it was not until now that my game aka my swing
has tremendously improved. Thank you heaps. George from down under.
That's awesome, George - I'm very glad to know that my instruction content is resonating well with you!!
Thanks so much for sharing your success and keep up the great work!!
Cheers!
Tom
PS: Have you considered joining the online school and taking your game to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step 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. (And there are a lot of your fellow Aussies in there as well.) 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/
I love how you simplified the swing. I have way to many thoughts when I swing. This is helping me a ton. Thanks
I appreciate knowing that, John!!
The way I see it, we can either simply put the already existing natural laws to work for us, or we can twist, morph, torque, contrive, and otherwise mess with the principles of physics and geometry in an effort to better suit some ill-conceived whims, all the while recognizing that at the point of impact those pre-existing laws are going to be the only things that matter to the ball!
Thanks for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, if you'd really like to get on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system and achieving consistently crispy, compressed, ball striking bliss, please consider my online school. So many folks across the globe are now playing the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about it: saguto.golf
Morning Tom-Love learning from your program. This is another GREAT add-on. Can use this at home for more re-enforcement. So simple yet so elegant. Appreciate every session because you're loosy-goosy and it makes learning fun. Have a great day.-Russ
Thanks Russ - I'm glad to know that this lesson is working well for you. Thanks for sharing!
Tom
Thanks Tom! I think this is the kind of drill we all need to keepb our minds uncluttered! Simple but powerfully to the point!
My pleasure, Perry! I'm glad you enjoyed it, and yes - a decluttered mind is definitely what we need to play consistently good golf!
TS
Really live this. Will be trying this at the range today. Thank you
Great! I hope it performed well for you!!
By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning about the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
TS
Tom’s vlogs and videos (available for membership) are truly a game changer for me. These combined with regular and consistent practice and application have yielded realistic results for me. I’m a high handicapper and slowly inching my way to breaking the 90s within a number of months. Thank u, Tom Saguto
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Michael, and I am very glad that my instruction is benefiting your game. You're obviously doing an excellent job digesting the lesson content, incorporating it into your swing, and taking ownership of it!!
Thanks for your support in sharing your success to-date. Let's keep chipping away at those goals!!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf, addendum. The video instructions on “Hogan’s arms” definitely nailed it for me. It facilitated my shoulder movement absent the multiple swing thoughts. It truly is my panacea
The single lesson towards better ihitw made simple. Thanks.
I'm glad this lesson helped you, John. Thanks for sharing!
Tom
Thank you for your great videos, Tom. You've really helped me love Golf again and I had to write and tell you.
The Clear, Simplicity of Your Instruction Can't Be Beat. I'm 6 Minutes into half these other Golf Instructor's Videos and they're Still Giving Me Their Resume'. Too Much Talking and Little Conceptualization.
Through watching your TH-cam Videos, I've relearned: How to grip the club, maintain my balance, add my hips into the swing, strike the ball, etc. K.I.S.S. Concepts. You've helped me immeasurably. Simplicity Perfected. Clear Concepts. Minimal Visualizations. Audible Ideas: "Crispy" - "Buttery Smooth" - "Shoulders Rotate in a Circle...not sliding back, or sliding forward" - "No Chopping at the Ball" - "Whip of Speed Through The Ball" - "That Feels Great!"
Painting with a Broad Brush, is what you're doing...and it's simply perfect. You're the video embodiment of Harvey Penick's Little Red Book...(one of the best, btw)...and I highly recommend your videos to everyone.
Keep up the great work! I'm subscribing, too.
-- Chris
I'm overwhelmed by your kind words, Chris. I sincerely appreciate your comment, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and style are resonating well with you and have helped you rediscover the joy of playing this great game!!
Thank you so much for your support, keep up the great work, and keep it crispy!!
Tom
Nice one Tom. Showing the importance of simplicity and allowing your body to do what is natural
Thanks Jamie - I'm glad to know that this lesson resonated well with you!
TS
I learned and I got hungry. Thank you and thank you again
LOL!! My pleasure. I'm glad you enjoyed it!!
TS
Excellent and simple advice. Thanks Tom.
Thank you, Barry - I'm glad you enjoyed it!!
You always made it very clear instructions on how to play! Keep up the good work and thank you 🙏🏻
I appreciate your kind words, Rob, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you!!
Since you're liking my channel's content, I thought you might enjoy my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Tom
Great video. I am a overthinking senior that does all the wrong moves. Watched three of your videos today, did some practice, and feel really good. Thanks
I'm glad to know that my instruction is resonating well with you, Jim - thanks for sharing that! Now - we need to pare down those swing thoughts into something more manageable, like on or two... 😎
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, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion. Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built.
Have you considered 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. 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/
Tom
Just took a lesson the other day and had a million things going through my head as I walked out the door. This helped simplify everything for me, great lesson! Glad I stumbled across this.
Definitely worth a like and subscribe
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated well with you, Bryan, and I'm thrilled to have you onboard as a subscriber! Thanks for your kind words and support!!
Tom
Tom is awesome. Down to earth! Very good! Keep it up Tom. You’ve helped my game out tremendously.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Neal, and I am very glad the instruction on my channel has benefited your game!!
By the way, here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Thanks for sharing your success and keep up the great work!!
Tom
This video Tom… Thank you! Spent so much time about other elements of swing I forgot how much shoulders play a role. Went out and practiced these feels and it was great! When you move the shoulders just like this, everything else is like a chain reaction and falls into place!
Well done, Brian! I'm glad this lesson resonated well with you.
We all have a tendency to forget important swing keys when we get into a groove, and then we suddenly loose that groove and end up racking our brain and making a mess of things trying to recapture it. It's a good idea to have a fallback plan so we can hit the reset button before all that happens. Sounds like for you it may be a good idea to bookmark this episode so you can revisit the lesson as needed when future challenges present themselves.
Keep it crispy!!
TS
you are so easy to follow...thanks again
I appreciate that, Dennis - I'm very glad to know that you are enjoying my teaching style!!
Tom
I’m a new subscriber and I have watched many of Tom’s videos and spent the past weekend working these drills. My golf swing is improving. I still have plenty of work to do, but it works. Thanks.
Welcome aboard!!
I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!!
Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will also enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
your best vlog yet, teaching well is a gift,and thank you.Only4 months til the snow melts...
Glad you enjoyed it, Kenny!
I used to count the days when I lived up north. Sometimes we'd just about be there and then we'd randomly get a couple of feet of snow in March. Ugh. It was very painful. That's why I created an Indoor Training Program for the online school. It might be cold and crappy outside, but at least folks are able to do something golf-related!
Stay warm!
TS
Excellent training video. Thank-you. It's not over complicated. It makes sense.
Thanks so much - I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
Tom
PS: Since you liked this video, I think you will also enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Great instructional video. Really helped me fixed a lot of my problems
Thanks Neil - I'm glad this lesson resonated well with you!!
This no nonsense tip i have used this on course it is very effective.Thank you very much again Mr Tom.
My pleasure!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson is performing well for you.
Thanks for sharing your success with it and keep up the great work!!
Tom
I have been trying to de-clutter my head during the golf swing and have searched for something to try to keep it simple, this is totally it. I can’t wait to hit the range to try this out. Great video Tom 👍🏻
I'm glad this lesson video resonated well with you, @Leesters, and I hope you are able to put it into play successfully!!
Thanks!
Tom
Appreciate the way you simplify things so there isn't so much to think about during the swing......def trying this out tonight at the range! But all your terminology makes me hungry....Crispy, Buttery....lol! Liked and subbed!
Awesome! Welcome aboard!!
And don't worry - all that crispy buttery stuff served here is 100% fat shot free....😎
Have fun out there!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf lol 😂 right on
This video is what put it all together for me. I'm a member of your golf school and despite your simplified systems I still struggled with focusing too much on positions and individual elements. The feelings described in this video helped so much, thank you!
I'm very glad to know that this lesson connected the dots for you, Thomas!!
As much as possible I try to not let my students and members get bogged down with positions. I prefer they develop their own unique feels through the drills in order to build in the motion rather than going about things robotically. Please remember this if in the future you find yourself getting too mechanical and experiencing paralysis by analysis.
Also, if you have not already done so I encourage you to migrate over to the SagutoGolf Community Forum (which is included in your online school membership) and begin engaging with other golfers in the school. It only takes a minute or two to enroll - just go to your “My Courses” screen and you’ll see a link to get started. Once signed in you’ll be able to access and participate in the great dialogue that we are having on a variety of topics. You can start discussions, contribute to existing threads, post specific swing questions, make some new friends, and just share in the common bond and banter of golfers from around the world seeking to improve their games and help others to do the same. I monitor the forum regularly and am a frequent participant in the discussions, including assisting with swing-related inquiries. I really think you will enjoy it, and beyond that I'm confident that this interaction with others will help to keep you out of that mechanical rut!!
Keep up the great work, and I'll see you in the Forum!
Tom
A great golf lesson ⛳️ Thanks !
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Gary, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
And by the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Thanks!
Tom
I've learned quite a bit..love your style of how you explain things, just watching you swing and duplicating it 👍
Thank you, George - I sincerely appreciate your kind words and support, and I am very glad to know that you are enjoying and benefiting from my channel's lesson content!!
Have fun out there!
Tom
Excellent video. My new coach teaches just like you do 10/10 for your content. Bravo on making this channel.
Thanks Jason - I sincerely appreciate your kind words and I'm very glad to know that you are enjoying my instruction content!
Kudos to your coach for teaching you the right way!!
TS
Omg! What a great video. Thank you for simplifying the golf swing
My pleasure, Tony - I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated well with you, and I appreciate your support!!
TS
Another good video with simple, clear instruction. This one was enough for me to decide to sign up for the $99/yr membership. To others out there who enjoy his instruction, consider paying up, the online instructors who do a good job deserve to make a buck or two out of it and 99 for all this content is a really good deal. Makes me feel better viewing and benefiting from it. (no, he hasn't asked me to say this :-)
Yeah I paid the 99 just because I watch his TH-cam. Felt he has more than earned it from his active watchers
Thanks so much for your kind words and support, @John Dawson!
While I sincerely appreciate the gesture, I really hope that you will take full advantage of the robust and detailed instruction content you'll find in the school on a wide variety of subjects. Also, if you haven't already done so please migrate over to the SagutoGolf Community Forum - which is included in your online school membership - and begin engaging with all the other golfers out there. It only takes a minute or two to enroll - just go to your “My Courses” screen and you’ll see a link to get started. Once signed in you’ll be able to access and participate in the great dialogue that we are having on a variety of topics. You can start discussions, contribute to existing threads, post specific swing questions, make some new friends, and just share in the common bond of golfers from around the world seeking to improve their games and help others to do the same. I monitor the forum regularly and am a frequent participant in the discussions, including assisting with swing-related inquiries. I really think you’ll enjoy it!
Thanks again, keep up the great work, and have fun out there!!
Tom
I appreciate that very much, @Korey!!
Please see my reply to John in this thread. The same goes for you, and I sincerely hope to see you active in the school as well as the great Community Forum!!
Thanks again!
Tom
Tom.. just wanna say how much I enjoy your tips and videos.. can not wait Until spring. Live in Michigan so hard too keep up the practice. But still do them in my living room every few days too keep some kind of feel for my swing that I’m working on.
I'm very glad to know that you are enjoying my instruction content, Brad! FYI, my online school does include a robust Indoor Training Program loaded with lessons and drills for those who are snowed in, locked down, or otherwise confined to quarters.
Keep up the great work and stay warm!!
TS
Thanks Tom,1st time the swings so well explained,I joined your school,I love your explanations!
Welcome aboard, @Françoise Deraison - I'm very glad to have you in the school, and I appreciate your kind words!!
Here is some preliminary advice to help you get off to a good start on your journey to the Land of Ball Striking Bliss:
1) Regardless of a member's skill level, this swing necessitates a complete reboot for someone transitioning from a shift & lift swing (which is typically the case), and therefore it is imperative that one take sufficient time to ensure that the fundamental components are mastered. From the ground up there is nothing superfluous in the Stack & Tilt swing - in other words, everything with a purpose, and a purpose for everything. (For example, contrary to shift & lift where you may be taught to keep your trail foot perpendicular to the target line as a means of "creating resistance" in your trail side, in S&T we flare both feet out 10-20 degrees in order to facilitate a free flowing, inclined hip and shoulder turn.) I cannot emphasize this enough, as frustrations predominantly occur when students jump ahead in the curriculum without properly dedicating themselves to the foundational base upon which our consistently repeatable, powerful, low maintenance swing must be built. Chapter 1 of the Golf Swing Simplified program (GSS) and Part I of Get Out & Go Play (GOGP) both address this.
2a) GSS: One of the many great things about this swing is that you can achieve solid ball striking even at the most basic levels. This is why I oftentimes will suggest that students park themselves on Chapter 2 of the GSS course for an extended period of time after locking down Chapter 1's foundational elements. Chapter 2 reinforces the body motions and the weight-forward component, and it culminates with what I call "The Best Golf Swing Practice Drill of All Time". Work yourself sequentially and gradually through the chapter, and then commit yourself to that drill in Lesson 2.8. Learn it. Practice it. Master it. You can even use this partially abbreviated swing on the course and play quite well with it as it will provide plenty of distance. (It actually is the full swing minus just a couple of power accumulators.) Once you've got that down, you will be well prepared to move forward in the curriculum and well on your way towards taking ownership of YOUR swing!
2b) GOGP: This quick-start program is exactly as it sounds - it is designed to fast-track you out onto the course so you can have fun - and success - playing as you learn! Should you choose this path, everything in #1 above still applies, and as implied above in 2a you will still want to work through it sequentially and gradually, mastering each lesson before moving ahead to the next one. In this program, Drill #5 - The Flying Wedge is the one you'll want to park yourself on and nail down.
3) Also, as you progress always keep in mind the V1 Swing Video Analysis service, an effective and inexpensive service that I highly recommend to everyone in the school. I liken it to bringing your swing into the shop for a tune-up or minor repair. Scheduling one on a quarterly basis for preventive maintenance will do wonders for keeping things humming along nicely, and it's also a great tool for pinpointing and resolving any issues that arise. The process involves downloading the free V1 app and then submitting two videos to me through the app - one down-the-line (captured from your stance line, not the target line) and the other face-on. You'll find more information about the V1 Analysis halfway down this page on the Saguto.Golf site: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolf
4) Finally, please migrate over to the SagutoGolf Community Forum - which is included in your online school membership - and begin engaging with your fellow members. It only takes a minute or two to enroll - just go to your “My Courses” screen and you’ll see a link to get started. Once signed in you’ll be able to access and participate in the great dialogue that we are having on a variety of topics. You can start discussions, contribute to existing threads, post specific swing questions, make some new friends, and just share in the common bond of golfers from around the world seeking to improve their games and help others to do the same. I monitor the forum regularly and participate in the discussions, including assisting with swing-related inquiries. I really think you’ll enjoy it!
I look forward to hearing from you regularly in the Forum and to assisting you in building a consistent, low maintenance, powerful, body-friendly swing that will bring your enjoyment of this great game to a new level!
Tom
I have to try this..!
I’am new to golf, (even beginner sounds to advanced for me). at the stage trying to remember everything about the swing, going through the pre flight checks, a lot to take in. This is clear & easy explained for me to understand, I will give this a shot..at least I can’t get any worse right now. Win win
Welcome to this great game, @sibbs079!
FYI, there's a number of beginners in my online school who have experienced rapid success as a result of the structured, step-by-step learning platform. Here's a link if you would like to check it out: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga
Regardless of how you choose to go about it, my #1 lesson is simple: *_Have fun out there!!_*
TS
Great explanation Tom well done Lee
Thanks Lee - I'm glad you enjoyed it!!
TS
I'm with you on that Tom. This ties everything in together. But maybe not if I hadn't signed up for your classes practicing the correct stack and tilt method. Now indeed seems natural. More GIR then not past month since shoulders have been my focus.
Awesome continued improvement, Tom. Keep up the great work and keep it crispy!!
Tom
Finally hit some crispy shots after 2 tips that have changed my golf forever! Palm down and drop you knee to swing your shoulder. Holly c rap! Thanks Tom!!
That's fantastic, Rick - I'm very glad to know that these lessons resonated well with you! Great job putting them into play!!
By the way, if you like my channel's content, then I hope you will check out the comprehensive, structured learning platform for all the finer aspects of the swing (and the game in general) in my online school. 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 it: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga
Thanks for sharing your success and have fun out there with your newfound "holy crap" shots!! 😆
TS
You are an amazing instructor. Better than mr. Short game, Rick Sheils, Danny Maude etc. Really appreciate your simplicity of instruction. In my 3rd year playing and things have really started to "click" this year. When I finally commit to not over swinging, keeping head down, and figuring out a tempo that maintains body balance, the club truly does the work. Only started seeing your videos last week, and they have reaffirmed so many concepts that have clicked recently. Truly appreciate your talent , thanks Tom
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, David, and I am very glad to learn that my channel's instruction has benefited your game to such an extent!! You've obviously done an excellent job digesting the lesson content, incorporating it into your swing, and taking ownership of it!!
Thanks for sharing your fabulous progress, keep up the great work, and have fun out there!!
Tom
An excellent example of addition by subtraction. One simple swing thought - shoulders back & through. Incredibly helpful.
I'm glad you enjoyed the episode, @R. Huff!
Physics, geometry, and human physiology. Combine them in a complimentary manner and you'll have a powerful, consistent, low-maintenance, body-friendly swing with which to truly enjoy this great game for the rest of your life. Accomplishing this through simplified instruction is what SagutoGolf is all about.
Thanks for your comment!
Tom
…. I am literally outside in my backyard listening and following instructions
….and im seeing my club consistently striking the ground in front of my imaginary ball
Wow!
Thanks my guy! You’re the truth man!
Fantastic - I hope it translates well from the imaginary ball to the real thing, Ralph!!
Keep up the great work!
TS
I've been binge watching your videos today and bam a new one! Thanks Tom!
LOL!! Good to see you participating in the online school's Members' Forum, Steve!!
TS
first snow of the year around here. these videos come in handy. keto and fasting to get down to my fighting weight to see my belt bucket. 40 pounds to go will get me to my 1980's jogging weight 162-165. hope to meet this goal by March/April just in time for the Spring golf season. these videos help keep them coming.
That's fantastic, William! Keep up the great work and you'll be a lean, mean, golfing machine come springtime!!
Happy New Year!
TS
Seriously, you’re the man ! Thank you for your content.
My pleasure - I'm glad you're enjoying my instruction videos!
TS
This is GOLD, thanks so much!
My pleasure!! I'm glad this lesson resonated so well with you!
Tom
This made so much sense. Shoulders lead the hips.
Hope I can do this. I will practice!!
Shoulders back shoulders thru
You absolutely can do this, Mary. Just work on it the way I show you in this lesson video.
Most importantly, have fun out there!!
Tom
Great deconstruction and reconstruction of the swing rudiments, helps keep focus - thanks
Thanks, @M A - I'm very glad to know that this episode resonated well with you!!
Tom
Great lesson Tom especially for us seniors! Greetings from 🇬🇧
Thanks Seve - I'm glad you enjoyed it!!
You may be interested in knowing that the majority of my students and a significant number of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, 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!
Cheers!
TS
Thanks, Tom.
It is finally working for me. This video was the real catalyst. What has also made a difference is dropping my trail hand lower on the shaft (almost a baseball swing). This has removed my left hand dominance. Now, every shot is crispy.
I'm very glad to know that things are crisping up for you, Paul!
Keep up the great work and have fun out there!!
TS
Brilliant description and analysis. Great stuff. RR
Thanks Richard - I'm very glad to know that this lesson video resonated well with you!!
Tom
Tom. Great explanation of how the shoulders and hips work. I always felt I was stuck and now I know why I was moving my hips too soon. Others probably have attempted however your explanation really changed how I think about the swing and can see how you can generate a lot of power instead of over swinging and not compressing the ball
Thanks
Mike
Wisconsin
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated well with you, Mike, and I appreciate your sharing that!! Excellent job diagnosing why you were getting stuck and figuring out how to overcome it.
By the way, have you considered joining the online school and taking your game to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step 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 - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Thanks again for your comment, keep up the great work, and have fun out there!
Tom
This drill helps me better understand staying centered over the ball. Thank you
My pleasure, Jim. I'm glad to know that this lesson resonated well with you.
Keep it centered to keep it crispy!
TS
Best tip/driil! I’m the one who had thousand thoughts and tried hundred different things. This helps a lot.
I'm very glad to know that this lesson helped you, @Jung Wan Kim!!
Keep up the great work!!
Tom
Will work on the club-less portion of this as part of my "get thru this stupid winter" regime, and do the full drill come golf season. Seems a good way to simplify the swing. On a side note, you may want to track down the chap who was down the end of the range, looked like he could use some help too. Cheers.
Sounds good, Duffy, and by the way if you're interested there is a robust Indoor Training Program in my online school for golfers who are snowed in or otherwise confined to quarters during the off-season.
And yes - it's always fun for me to review a video and see what's going on in the background, because I have no awareness of it while I'm shooting. It's as if they re-enact the exact amateur moves that I'm talking about, but I swear it's all unscripted!!!....😂😂😂
Stay warm!
TS
This is the video I’ve needed all along. Thank you. Simple swing thought. Easy to follow and learn the feel.
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated so well with you, Dan. Nice job incorporating the "feel" into your swing!!
Keep up the great work and have fun out there!!
TS
This is gold ‘ definitely one of the best tips I’ve ever heard ‘ thank you so much
My pleasure, Oliver - I'm very glad to know that this tip resonated well with you!!
TS
Tom….. This is your best video ever….. Thanks Again…..
Thanks Sonny!!
Every lesson I have seen has changed my game for the much better. I really like his training program I'm in now. I am right at one month taking Tom's online program and everything I've learned has made me better and at a fairly predictable pace depending on how much you play and some other factors that each person has. I have never taken any learning program that every detail is laid out for you. All the research is done for you. His training program covers everything and you build your new swing as you go in the program. When I go play now, I'm not thinking a million thoughts. I have fun and have confidence now. Priceless to me. I was wondering if Tom was a comedian to? I rarely watch a video that I don't bust out laughing. I love it.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words and testimonial for the online school, Scott, and I'm very glad to know that you are benefiting from the instruction and enjoying this great game more as a result; that is ultimately what this is all about!!
I did my best to price the school at a "no-brainer" level given the quality and effectiveness of the delivered product, and I sincerely appreciate you recognizing that and taking the time to "shout it from the rooftop"!!
Thanks again, keep up the great work, and most importantly - have fun out there!!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf Thank you very much. It takes practice since it is new to me. I struggled some with getting the correct weight forward and keeping it there during the swing. At first I was a little to much. With practice I now have been able to determine the best spot. I started out with 100 percent of my weight forward and gradually lessened it until I got to where I was striking in the same place and the correct position every time. Also the set up you taught has made staying attached pretty much automatic when I keep my arms close together, hands at thigh and tucking the magic elbow in. Tucking the elbow in at address and keeping it attached has resulted in crispy straight bullets. LOL. If your not working on something specific it's hard to have a productive driving range visit. With your training my practices are now productive, fun and exciting, instead of I hope I'm doing this correct. Uncertainty of what you should be doing in the swing when playing or practicing is wrong and you feel it every swing. Thanks to Tom's program, I don't wonder if I'm doing something wrong or right. After every shot I know what I did right and what I did wrong. There's my next practice session is on what I did wrong and Tom has provided the fixes as well.
Thank you!!! great information. Fernando
Thanks Fernando - I'm glad you enjoyed it!!
Tom
Superb lesson of Golf
Thanks, @Lionel MO - I'm glad you enjoyed it!!
TS
I love your approach. It hits home with me. Thank you sooo much. Your videos have fixed my swing. I learned to start video taping my swing and my plane and back swing were all wrong. You made it simple and I can't wait for spring !!
That's fabulous, Pete! Thanks for sharing your success!
And remember, if you ever find that you desire more structured instruction or want to dive into the finer points of the swing, the online school is the place to be. You'll quickly learn why so many folks across the globe are now playing the best golf of their lives as a result of it. 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 an accelerated path 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 professional instruction content.
All that and more for just $99/year. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga.
Stay warm and keep up the great work!
TS
Well done Tom very well explained very simply put
Thanks Rick - I'm glad you enjoyed it!!
TS
More great swing modeling for us. This stuff works folks don’t get left behind.
Thanks, @Pebble Beach - I appreciate the shoutout and support!!
Great Drill gives you a good feeling in the muscles you should be using
Thanks Brian - I'm very glad to know that this lesson helped you!
TS