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Since I concentrate on tilt and arms tucked in I have improved so much.
Great information.
You’re a great instructor.
Larry
That's fabulous, Larry!!
I’m very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
Thanks so much for your kind words as well as your support in sharing your dramatic improvement, and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thanks Tom. It is good to re-emphasize these concepts from time to time, so new watchers can understand the fundamentals of stack and tilt.
I appreciate that and I'm glad to know that this episode resonated with you.
And beyond "new watchers", my hope is that this also serves as a good refresher for many others regarding this critical, non-negotiable component of an effective golf swing. Heck, even the likes of Justin Rose need to remind themselves of this as referenced in the video!
Tom
Another great video! Keeping the trail arm close to your body will automatically put your club in the slot. All done at set up! Shoulder rotation not lift with tilt will put your club path back to the ball. Watch his swing. Once you get it you will know.
Thanks - I appreciate that, and yes indeed - nailing the setup is critical!!
Tom
Changed every aspect of my game x10. I don’t watch any other golf channel now. Any chance of some instruction on ball above/below feet, side lies etc?
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction!
Uphill, downhill, and sidehill lies are on my to-do list for online school lesson content. Having said that, the keys to playing a shot when the ball is below your feet are in 1) adjusting your setup to properly orient yourself to the ball (since it will be closer to you, your upper body will be angled more towards the ground than on a standard shot), 2) balancing yourself as you may need to feel your weight more towards the heels of your feet depending on the severity of the slope, 3) taking an extra club or two than you normally would from the given distance, and 4) aligning yourself with the expectation that the ball will fade. Once you are oriented, balanced, and properly aligned, you are ready to execute the swing as taught. Bump your hips forward an inch as you typically would so your weight favors the front side 55-60%, and when you take it back make sure that your weight stays forward and your shoulders do not flatten out as they turn, as they will have a tendency to do so due to their preset steeper orientation. In fact, a good thought for this shot is to keep the chest pointing down as you turn, since mishits from this type of lie are oftentimes a result of the golfer coming out of his or her tilt in the backswing.
Conversely, a ball above your feet will necessitate having your upper body oriented for a less steep shoulder turn that allows the club to work more around the body, weight perhaps favoring the balls of the feet depending on slope severity, and allowing for a drawing ball flight. You'll likely need to choke down on the club a bit, and for this reason plus the curvature you may also want to club up for this shot, bearing in mind that the ball may tend to roll out more upon landing due to the draw spin. Once again, after making these adjustments you'll want to execute the swing motions as taught - weight forward, tilt/turn/extend, hands in, keeping your swing center intact.
The short answer with regard to uphill and downhill lies is to 1) Match your shoulders to the angle of the slope, 2) Widen your stance a bit for stability, 3) Understand that an uphill slope is going to add loft whereas a downhill slope will reduce loft and produce more runout, so adjust your club selection accordingly, 4) Make a practice swing next to the ball to determine your swing's low point on that particular slope, and then address the ball so that the low point is just ahead of it, 5) Anticipate the potential for more draw spin on uphill lies and fade spin on downhill lies depending on the severity of the slope, and align accordingly, and 6) Do your best to keep your center intact as you swing since any swaying will shift your low point and cause inconsistent results.
Thanks so much for your support in sharing your dramatic improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom Saguto, PGA
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Thanks for that Tom , common sense really, but when you have a golf club in your hand , rational thinking goes out of the window!
total game changer, I started focusing on this along with keeping my weight forward and left arm straight like you had mentioned in some of your other videos. Played my best golf ever last week. You rock
*OUTSTANDING!!*
I’m very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
Thanks so much for your support in sharing your improvement and on-course success, and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Hi Tom. After watching your video today I hit my best round ever. A 4 under 66. I have recently been shooting mid to low 70’s but tilting has made a huge difference. I thought I was using tilt but obviously not. Your video reminded me of the importance of tilt. Great video. Keep them coming. We need to be reminded of what we should be doing to execute great shots. Thanks
That is *AWESOME,* Neil - congrats on going low and posting your new personal best! 💪💪
I'm very glad to know that this Tilt lesson clicked with you. It is certainly something that can be taken for granted, and our ball striking is rather adept at telling us when we're beginning to flatten out if we listen closely enough. This even happens with the best players of the world as shared by Justin Rose in that practice range clip.
Thanks for your support in sharing your success and keep up the fantastic work!
Tom Saguto, PGA
PS: By the way, since my channel’s content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Great video! Finding that perfect degree of tilt clearly solves a bucket load of problems. Adding in the thought of keeping the head in place is the icing on the cake for a predictable and effective swing. Your golf instruction makes the game far more enjoyable!
I appreciate that, Robert, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
Yes - proper execution of the tilt component while keeping a steady head are key elements that eliminate a ton of variables and thereby enable us to build a ball striking machine.
Thanks for your support in sharing your improvement and resulting enjoyment, and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel’s content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Great video Tom. Love the one plane swing /stack & and tilt method.I gavd up golf 16 years ago due to z bad back caused by regular playing and practice using thf traditional swing method of loading the bent right leg.
Now having recently taken up the game again, i no longer get crippling back pain the day after a round.
Many thdnks Tom , and youve just got yourself a member . G Man
That's *awesome,* G Man!!
I’m very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing, putting it into play, and rekindling your love for this greatest of games.
Thanks so much for your support and for sharing your body-friendly improvement through the Stack & Tilt system, and keep up the fantastic work!! 💪💪
Tom
Always a good re-enforcement coach. Stay well-Russ
Thanks Russ - I appreciate that!!
Tom
This works. Along with weight forward and 'head steady ' - much improved. Thank you.
*Outstanding!! *
I’m very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
Thanks so much for your support in sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom Saguto, PGA
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my _newly updated_ FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
This past weekend I definitely lost my tilt. I was topping everything. I wish I saw this lesson before Sunday. Thanks Tom, another good one!!!
Well, John, at least you now have that figured out so it doesn't afflict you in your next round!
A loss of tilt - even to a small degree - is quite the common occurrence. Consider that even the best in the world have to continuously work at it, as shown with Justin Rose in this video.
Thanks - I'm glad to know that this lesson resonated with you!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel’s content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my _newly updated_ FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thanks for the reply....I try to keep a one plane swing...I really have to focus on my trail elbow to keep the club shallow on the downswing, preventing over the top...when I keep the trail arm elbow tucked and club more shallow I hit the ball solid more often...I just really have to focus on that aspect!
Thanks for all your help!
My pleasure, Todd, and I completely understand. Those ghosts of swings past don't give up without a battle - and the over the top demons are extra stubborn indeed - but be persistent in fighting the good fight and you will ultimately succeed!
The drills in this recent channel video should assist you in these efforts: th-cam.com/video/-aj9LlD_Lmc/w-d-xo.html
And here is another one that can help: th-cam.com/video/hVxTSCNRroo/w-d-xo.html
Also, the Precision Impact that I demonstrated in this video - th-cam.com/video/EQl-DO79uJki/w-d-xo.htmls - is an excellent training aid that will help you to neutralize the cause and overcome this issue. I highly recommend it. If interested you can get your Precision Impact Trainer here - pureswingproducts.com/SagutoGolf (use code SAGUTOGOLF for $20 Off and Free Shipping)
Tom
Another excellent video Tom.
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Steve, and now that you are armed with this knowledge I hope you are able to use it to the betterment of your game.
Thanks for your message and ongoing support!
Tom
PS: I recently updated my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to refresh your fundamental understanding of this system and perhaps even pick up a few new crispy nuggets if you’ve already been through the previous course. Check it out if interested!
I think the confusing part is tilting shoulder down w/ the head staying consistent/still. I feel when i over-emphasize tilt, i get completely out of whack.
Yeah I agree, I’d love to hear Tom’s advice on this
He has a good drill where you put your head against the wall and do your swing slowly. You’ll instantly feel if you’re moving your head in any direction
Loving this method. I’ve had back issues and this has really helped. Just two rounds since I started S&T ing and my drives are really accurate. Seem to be hitting more heel side though and haven’t quite figured out why this is?
Thanks for the content Tom.
@jcoleman924 & @agroblueberries - please have a look at the drill in this recent lesson video referenced by
@vitaliypeker6640 in his reply: th-cam.com/video/-aj9LlD_Lmc/w-d-xo.html
And while there is certainly more content on my channel that addresses this topic, a more structured option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lessons and drills, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom Saguto, PGA
@russellmills2044 - I appreciate your kind words and I'm very glad to learn of your body-friendly improvement so far. Nice job!
Heel strikes can potentially result from a path that is too much in-to-out, but there are other potential causes as well so it's really not possible for me to diagnose without seeing your swing. FYI, I do offer a swing video analysis service which enables me to put my eyes on your swing, identify any issues, and provide a corrective action plan if applicable. Here is a link where you can learn more about this option: saguto.golf/lessons
Beyond that, there are entire sections of my online school dedicated to diagnosing and resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues. Have you looked into it? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then please check out the FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” referenced in my other reply in this thread.
Tom.
Great video, best yet
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you to such an extent, Bill, and now that you are armed with this knowledge I hope you are able to use it to the betterment of your game.
Thanks for your message and support!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel’s content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom, great video, thanks for sharing, your the best.
My pleasure, Bill, and thank YOU for your continued support!
Oh man, I've been hitting every shot low, left, off the heel of my Driver. 4 wood goes long and mostly straight. Hybrids are excellent. But I have been absolutely helpless with Driver. I'll try keeping my tilt at set-up and perhaps standing a fraction further away from the ball.
Hi Adam,
Oftentimes when golfers are hitting everything well except for the driver it can be attributed to one of the following:
1) They are not setting their weight forward correctly and as a result are tilting their spine towards the target. We should address the ball stacked shoulders over hips over knees with our weight balanced 50/50. We then simply bump our hips one inch towards the target while keeping everything else in place. This presets a little more weight forward while retaining the stacked relationship.
2) Their hips are not continuing their lateral targetward action through impact. This is common with the longer clubs as the wider stance means that the hips have a greater distance to travel, thereby posing an increased risk of premature spinout. If the hips stop moving laterally towards the target on the downswing - and they should move targetward naturally if we allow them to - then their rotation takes over, thereby stalling the necessary forward weight loading (we should be 80/20 forward halfway down, 90/10 at impact, and 95/5 in the finish), changing the low point and rerouting the club into a steeper angle of attack (AoA). This can produce a variety of undesirable results including fat and thin contact, topped shots and popups, straight pulls, and “banana” slices.
Of great importance is keeping your upper torso/head in place (in other words, not moving towards the target from a face-on view) during the downswing and through impact. This preserves the swing center and the desired shallow AoA.
3) They are not allowing the length of the club to dictate the backswing path and are getting too steep as a result. The shaft of the driver is considerably longer than the other clubs and thus requires more of an around the body backswing as established by the shaft plane at address. It may "feel" flat as they take it back along the shaft plane for the first few feet, but as long as they maintain the "weight forward, shoulder down, and hands in" components while allowing the club to work around them, it should put them in the proper position at the top so they can attack the ball from the inside. (A good feel for that lead shoulder is "down and in, under the chin".)
4) Many believe - and some even teach - that we must try to "hit up on the ball" with the driver. However, consider that in our stock setup with the driver the hands are even with the inside of the lead thigh (as they are with all clubs when playing a standard shot) and our ball position is even with the inside of the heel of the lead foot. This presets a very slight degree of forward shaft lean with the driver. Beyond that, the ball is behind the zero-point of the swing (which is even with the lead shoulder), meaning that without any contrived manipulations the club will still be on its descent - albeit very close to flat - at impact. So, perhaps with the exception of folks with slower swing speeds - or those Long Drive participants teeing it extra high and hitting maybe 1-2 balls out of 10 onto a 60-yard wide "fairway" - in general the path is still ever so slightly down. In fact, the PGA Tour average with the driver is actually minus (e.g.: downward) 1.5 degrees - nearly level - and it should feel level - but slightly down nonetheless. (Here is an article on Ping’s website addressing this topic - ping.com/en-us/blogs/proving-grounds/optimal-launch-and-spin#:~:text=According%20to%20Trackman%2C%20PGA%20Tour,85%25%20ball%2Dflight%20laws )
While there are certainly videos on my channel that address this topic, a better option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag, as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom
I have been very lucky to see JR play twice one was last week at wentworth... Mr Saguto your so right its about shoulder tilt.. but i was struggling to find put how to use the ground as i standup on downswing watching willet lowry rory and scot but esp willet i had lightbulb moment im not sticking my bum out tjen bending from hips, tried just once and its like kfc!!! This games is scary when you know how ;) keep up the great work
Awesome!! Nice job figuring that out, Phil!
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you. Keep up the great work and keep it KFCrispy out there!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel’s content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Great stuff as always Tom. When it comes to this topic, I've used something you made mention of years ago. More or less, it was... "Left shoulder to where the ball is, right shoulder to where it was." That swing thought alone has helped me tremendously. Thanks!
Yep - it doesn't get much simpler than that notion, right Todd?
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
Thanks so much for your support in sharing your dramatic improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, I recently updated my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to refresh your fundamental understanding of this system and perhaps even pick up a few new crispy nuggets if you’ve already been through the previous course. Check it out if interested!
I find that when I’m hitting, If I cue ripping the shoulders through by pushing the back shoulder I collapse backwards like you showed in the video. So I’ve thought of it as driving the front shoulder up and through
That is certainly a valid feel, Justus, and one which I do teach. Nice job figuring out what works best for you!
In general terms, this is why I do my best to convey multiple “feels” or thoughts throughout the swing wherever possible. We're all different physiologically and psychologically, and something that resonates effectively with one golfer may not necessarily work for another. 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, 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 for sharing your feel and keep up the great work!!
Tom
Tilting towards the target on the back swing is a great tip that I heard a while back. But that is only half of it. The other half is on the downswing - which is tilting AWAY from the target with the trail side. So many of the main movements are taken care of by tilting trail side (right shoulder drops, golf plane shallows, hips clear, etc.). For me, it was my game changing moment, even more that the backswing tilt.
Hi Alex,
I mentioned that downswing action in this video and it is something that I have taught. However, its effectiveness is based on individual tendencies. It works well for some, not so much for others. It does not serve me well because my downswing path is naturally shallow, so any dropping of the trail shoulder overdoes it for me and pushes the path too far out to the right.
This is why I do my best to convey multiple “feels” or thoughts throughout the swing wherever possible. We're all different physiologically and psychologically, and something that resonates effectively with one golfer may not necessarily work for another. 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, which I strongly recommend to anyone who truly wishes to get on the proper path towards owning this swing as it will make for a far more efficient and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through my TH-cam content. The lessons and drills provide the guidelines and set the boundaries, while allowing ample leeway for each individual golfer to infuse and exercise their own uniqueness. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result of the school, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews.
Would you like to learn some key aspects of the body-friendly, powerful, low-maintenance swing system I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal instruction method that is delivering the referenced results.
Tom Saguto, PGA
Hey tom!!!!!!! Can you go over how to transition and keep your tilt in the downswing.....the right shoulder is down on the downswing, so how do you transitions from one side to another????thanks.
Hi Jeff,
While there is certainly plenty of content on my channel that addresses this topic, a more structured option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lessons and drills, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thanks,
Tom Saguto, PGA
hello tom. follow your trip is really help me a lot. i have one confusione about. some your video say tuck right elbow. some video squeeze two elbrow together. they seem to be different. which one i should do ? thank you.
Hi Chatpimook,
I am glad to know that you are benefiting from my instruction!
There really is not any conflicting information in what you are referring to. You can absolutely tuck the trail elbow while also creating the structured unit between both arms that can then be driven by the shoulders. The tucked trail arm simply presets it to fold correctly during the backswing, placing it in perfect position to properly unleash its tremendous stored up power into impact.
While there is certainly more content on my channel that addresses this topic, a more structured option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lessons and drills, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thank you for your message and support!
Tom Saguto, PGA
Thanks Tom. You didn’t mention, that unless you maintain hands ahead of the ball , most golfers pull up in the fear of striking the ground.
There is only so much I can talk about in any one particular episode, and if the swing is executed properly as demonstrated the issue you refer to will not occur!
While there is certainly content on my channel that addresses the root causes of pulling up, a more structured option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lessons and drills, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom Saguto, PGA
I’m gonna be that guy, we do use a tee sometimes…. lol but point taken, you’re advice has helped more than any other I’ve used
Yeah. I knew it when I said it. I knew if when I edited it. I knew there would be "that guy". But I boldly went with it anyway....😎
I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you, and I'm thrilled for your improvement. Keep up the great work!!
Tom
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I have one main swing thought….point my shoulder at the ball. Other than that I make sure to keep my head fixed but I don’t have to think about that anymore.
There's a very good reason that simple tip was Arnold Palmer's favorite swing key.
Keep up the great work!
Tom
The rubber band is a good analogy.
Thanks - I'm glad that wasn't too much of a "stretch" for you! (Sorry - it's Monday and I'm getting a bit punch drunk from the usual comment backlog...😎)
Please break down the down swing,
The level of detail you seek is best found in the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school, and it will make for a far more efficient and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. That's where - in addition to focused lessons and drills that take you through the entire motion step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying and resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise as well as all my short game instruction, plus advanced level courses and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
For a really good starting point, here is a link to my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal instruction method that is delivering the referenced results.
Tom Saguto, PGA
I feel that sometimes its hard to have the right tilt, i tilt too much (like bending the left leg too much in the back swing i think) which results in me being a little too close to the ground. This in turn results in me hitting the ground a little too early, like in front of the ball. Especially with the longer irons. Its hard to do it right every time and i dont really know how to fix it
It is all a matter of building in the correct feels so you can execute the tilt properly. For many it is as simple as Arnold Palmer's favorite tip: point the lead shoulder at the ball.
While I certainly have content that addresses your issue, a more structured option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lessons and drills, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom Saguto, PGA
Hey Tom, I'm sure you've covered this before...but, could you cover proper method of dropping club into the slot on the downswing?
Thanks!
Hi Todd,
The move you are likely referring to is a feature of a two-plane type of motion that has the golfer taking the club straight back off the ball and then lifting it, thereby setting the arms on a different plane than the shoulders. This necessitates a shallowing move in order to get the club on a good downswing path. What I teach is a one-plane motion in which the club takes essentially the same path back and through, tracing the natural geometry of the inclined swing circle preestablished at address. It's a very centered, powerful, body-friendly, low-maintenance motion.
Taking it straight back is a disconnecting move that puts the hands and club in the "Zone of Uncertainty". They don't know what to do from there. Do they crash straight back down in an effort to hit at the ball? Do they drop down and try to find that perfect "slot" each and every swing? Do they get stuck behind us by overcompensating? In other words, we disrupt the natural geometry of the swing preestablished at address when we force the club out and up - or, conversely, snatch/roll it to the inside - thereby taking it off the plane of that inclined circle. Instead, why not just put them in the "slot" to begin with and preset the ideal downswing path before it even happens?!
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Thanks,
Tom
Hey Tom, does this work with the driver as well? Lol! Great stuff as always!.
I think you can now regurgitate my answer to that in your sleep, Bob....😆😆😆
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it!!
TS
'Tilt to the top' ,that's a great pre swing prompt.
Going to sing it in tune with British band The Style Council's 'Shout to the top'
LOL! Sounds good to me, Steve!!
Glad you enjoyed the lesson, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
Tom
I dont have a really deep back swing because of bone spurs on my spine but i still hit my driver plenty long my irons dont go very long 7 iron about 150-155
150 is decent if it's carry, and depends on irons, lofts vary but are considerably stronger than a few years ago
I own two sets Ben Hogan blades and Ping irons, the lofts on the Ping are around 5 degrees stronger than the Hogans
Nice job, James! And your 7 iron yardage is perfectly fine. It wasn't so long ago that the standard 7 iron distance on Tour was 155-160 yards.
As for you inability to take it deep in your backswing, consider that a significant percentage of my students and online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, 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.
For example, the outward flaring of both feet 10-20 degrees in our setup facilitates the proper amount of body-friendly, free-flowing hip turn back and through. This is a major power source, and it also supportive of creating that depth while keeping the club traveling on the correct path. If you were to square your feet so that they were perpendicular to the target line, then your hips would be impeded from turning sufficiently in the backswing (which would then inhibit the shoulders from executing a full and effortless turn), and from releasing properly in the downswing to propel the club through the zone. Restricting this action can cause a variety of path issues and/or also place strain on the lower back, lead knee, and the hip joints as the hips will "want" to move laterally and turn through into the finish but will be fighting the body in the process.
Keep up the great work!
Tom
My irons are older mizunos the progressive ones i dont really like them
What does people suggest that would help maintain distance and not as hard on my back been thinking 1 length so i dont tilt over quite as much and maybe graphite
@@jamesbanks1218 my Hogan blades are shorter in distance than the Ping, but being forged blades they have wonderful feel especially in summer with harder ground. But not very forgiving on mishits.
I'm no pro, but played to 1 handicap at one point, almost 70 still single digits, personally I'd suggest going to a golf shop, with a decent selection of makes, a range and find something that suits you, both in terms of feel and distance. I did try one length clubs, loved the longer irons, but detested the short irons, especially chipping and pitching, but that's personal preference, I've a mate who plays with them and loves them.
My issue is shoulder turn. I have very limited shoulder turn. If i turn more, then my head moves and i way. I start this anytime i take back the club more than half way. Any tips?
Also when i take back the club past halfway my hands naturally open up. Help!
You need to learn how to free your body up to properly execute a centered turn, and that all begins at setup. For example, the outward flaring of both feet 10-20 degrees in our setup facilitates the proper amount of body-friendly, free-flowing hip turn back and through. This is a major power source, and it also keeps the club traveling on the correct path. If you were to square your feet so that they were perpendicular to the target line, then your hips would be impeded from turning sufficiently in the backswing (which would then inhibit the shoulders from executing a full and effortless turn), and from releasing properly in the downswing to propel the club through the zone. Restricting this action can cause a variety of path issues and/or also place strain on the lower back, lead knee, and the hip joints as the hips will "want" to move laterally and turn through into the finish but will be fighting the body in the process.
You may be interested to know that the swing system I teach is a proven body-friendly method. I can vouch for that through my own personal experience as a golfer who previously experienced back pain, and It is further validated by the fact that a significant percentage of my students and online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, 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.
Have you looked into the comprehensive, sequential learning platform of the online school yet? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. The value in terms of what you get for the low 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 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that is delivering the referenced results.
You don't need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing, experience great ball striking, and reclaim - or even exceed - yardages from years past. I hope you'll give the school some thought.
Tom Saguto, PGA
I’ve been having a problem hitting everything to my right with my irons. Sometimes I do the same with my driver. So I’m leaning back on my swing is what it sounds like? When using the driver do you bump your hips forward on the down swing?
You could also be coming over the top, that’s what I’m doing. My face is square or closed at impact, my weight is on my lead leg, so the only thing for me is I’m coming over the top. Maybe this is the same with your swing?
Could be. It’s driving me crazy. Thanks
The answer lies in ball flight laws, Jeff. Clubface angle relative to target line is the primary influencer of the ball's starting line and face relative to path determines direction and degree of curvature. From there we can then do some reverse engineering to identify and neutralize the cause of a sideways shot. So for a straight push the club face is open to the target and square to an in-to-out path at impact. This could be something as simple as the ball position being too far back at address, or there may be other factors involved that are causing the face to open such as a conscious or subconscious handsy manipulation, improper wrist action, a downswing path that is too shallow, and more.
While there is certainly content on my channel that addresses the various causes, a more structured option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
As to your other question, when properly deployed in sequence our hips play a role in preserving our downswing path and they can certainly provide a power boost. When prematurely rotated, all bets are off. For example, the lateral targetward action of the hips acts as a governor on the rotational component, thereby enabling the player to keep their upper torso square and their swing center intact without having to fight their body. It's also a move that you will notice with every great ball striker. (Cue up a face-on video of any Tour player, put your finger, mouse pointer, or some other reference tool on their lead hip at address, and then observe the extent to which the hips move laterally past your pointer in the downswing while - and this is key - the head and thus the swing center remains in place.) This will occur naturally if we allow it to, but unfortunately the misguided "fire the hips" notion has plagued so many amateurs with an early-onset spinout that makes them steep and across the line, or they get stuck, early extend, flip, etc. For them, the "feel" of the shoulders leading will help in overcoming this, correctly engaging their hips and fixing their path, thereby leading them to a solid, "crispy" impact condition.
Tom Saguto, PGA
Thank you for taking the time to answer my question. I’m a slow learner.
When I tilt my hands don't get deep enough i have a hard time to sync the tilt with the turn to get the arms deep enough. I feel like I'm just reverse pivoting.
It is a matter of the proper execution of this critical component of an effective golf swing. Watch the clip of Justin Rose that I included in this video. He is getting plenty of depth by "tilting to turn". It must be thought of three dimensionally and not just a straight tilt towards the target.
While there is certainly plenty of other content on my channel that addresses this topic, a more structured option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lessons and drills, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom Saguto, PGA
Over many videos over the years, why does your club face seem open at address? Does it close at impact, encourage a draw, or is it actually square at impact?
We grip the club with the face square to the target at the "zero point", which is even with the lead shoulder. We then set our hands in their stock position - even with the inside of the lead thigh, and simply place the clubface behind the ball without any manipulations. If the ball position is behind the hands - as it typically is - then this will result in the face naturally opening a slight amount without any twisting or turning of the hands, thereby setting us up for a powerful push-draw ball flight.
While there is certainly content on my channel that addresses this topic, a more structured option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lessons and drills, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom Saguto, PGA
You actually have minimal till when hitting the ball.
8:10 I thought you were a stack and tilt guy Why did you leave out the spine Extension On the backswing You can't just tilt And do a backswing Understand tilt So what is going on You don't extend your spine on your backswing Question mark question mark
Hi Vic,
First of all, yes - I am a certified Stack and Tilt Instructor.
Second of all, I have spoken about the extension component in numerous videos. Do you really expect me to cover all S&T elements in every video and thus risk confusing folks with too much information?
Third, if we keep our head in place while we tilt the extension happens.
Finally, 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, 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.
Tom Saguto, PGA
Outstanding instruction, Tom. You da man!
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
Thanks for your message and support!
Tom Saguto, PGA
PS: By the way, since my channel’s content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews