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I am Tom Saguto, PGA Member and founder of SagutoGolf. Thank you for visiting my channel where you can learn how to play the best golf of your life. Whether you are an expert golfer looking for a quick swing tune-up or a beginner looking to play better. I am here to help you achieve your golfing goals.
My mission as your swing coach is simple, to help you maximize your enjoyment in game of golf. Because, let’s face it, golf is a hard game.
My goal for you is to have the most fun of your life playing golf. You'll be hitting farther, straighter, and playing better golf by watching these videos. What are you waiting for, let's get started! - Sport
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You are the best young instructor in the game. Teacher of the year. My vote. 😊
Thank you so much, Sherry -- I sincerely appreciate your very kind words and support!!
Tom
Best Global Golf Instructor full stop
I am 73 and I completely changed my swing watching Saguto Golf. My best HC was 10 and i was consistently around 12. After shoulder surgery I went to a 16, still trying to avoid shoulder pain. Now I am back to a 13, with no shoulder, knee or back pain. Pay attention, you might learn something! You will not regret the change.
I'm very glad to know that my instruction for this body-friendly, powerful, low-maintenance system is resonating with you, Joe; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
Thanks so much for your support in sharing you pain-free improvement, keep up the great work, and let's continue that trend back down to a 10 and below!!
Tom
Got me from 20 something to 8.8.
I'm a 50 year old combat veteran who recently took up golf to try and live again. Like nearly all beginners, I sucked. Your videos have changed my game and my life in ways you'll never know. Know this Tom, you are exactly where you need to be doing exactly what you should do. Thank you brother, Lest We Forget.
It is difficult for me to find appropriate words to respond. First and foremost, thank you for your service to your country and may God bless you in your efforts to reclaim the life that He intended for you.
As you are learning, golf mimics life and in some ways, golf mimics combat - all be it (mostly) non-bloody. Man vs. the course. Man vs. the elements. Man vs. himself. The latter is the most epic of battles. The swing motion can be counterintuitive to the brain, and as a result the mind and body are seemingly constantly at odds. It can be a truly epic struggle for those who are not well-armed with proper knowledge.
In my instruction I do my best to simplify that which was perceived to be incomprehensibly difficult if not impossible to many, thereby syncing up brain and body to execute a powerful, repeatable, low-maintenance motion that produces a level of consistency and ball striking previously thought to be unattainable. In this regard, I am glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you, and I sincerely appreciate your very kind words in that regard!
Thank you again. Your message has made my day, and I wish you all the best in life and in golf!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf You’re a legend Tom. Love to you bro.
“Break on through to the other side, break on through to the other side, break on through, break on through, break on through” 🎶
- Jim Morrison, the Doors
… great golfer ⛳️🏌️♂️
More good stuff 👍🏻
… as always
Great song 🎵
Ah yes - SagutoGolf, the one place where Pink Floyd ("The Wall") and The Doors (as you referenced) share the stage.... 😎
Thanks, Mike - I'm glad you enjoyed the lesson and I hope it performs well for you!
Tom
He was talking about walls not doors...😆
I tell everyone at the range to watch Saguto golf. You’ve helped my game more than anyone else. Great teacher.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words and support, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
Thanks for the referrals!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
I've only been playing for 1 year and I'm 40 years old. I've watched a lot of youtube videos without any results😂 I've been on laps between 100-107. Haven't played golf in 6 months due to winter here in Norway. Now 3 weeks ago I came across your videos. played 8 rounds this year. my last 6 rounds are under 97, I had a round of 90 yesterday, best ever thanks to you! now I'm really looking forward to seeing how far I can climb down in hcp during the season thanks to you😁 Greetings from Norway

Tilb
That is *OUTSTANDING,* Tommy - Congratulations on your new personal best!! 💪💪
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 dramatic improvement, keep up the great work, and dare I say we will see you soon in the 80's??!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Good advice. And..I noticed your head stayed in place..while your hips are firing. Looks the essence of a pro golf shot
I appreciate that!
The lateral targetward action of the hips acts as a governor to prevent a premature over-rotation and thereby enables the player to keep their upper torso square and their swing center intact without having to fight their body. It's also a very powerful 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 the head - and thus the swing center - remains in place.) Most amateur golfers already have plenty of the rotational component; they need to build in the lateral hip slide to suppress the early-onset spinout that causes so many to get steep and across the line, or they get stuck, early extend, flip, etc.
Would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thanks again for your message and support!
Tom
I won’t tell you here the whole story of my life as a golfer which started in 1990 ( I’m 61) but I played just yesterday for the first time S& T without any practice but watching and watching Saguto and it was… amazing. Easy and accurate !
I CAN’T UNDERSTAND why and how the S&T isn’t instructed by pros above all!? That’s the best way for a consistent and enjoyable swing for everyone. Happy with Saguto, sad to have waste 3 decades by imitating the best players in the world who have a swing which must be worked 6 hours /day and have a lot of S&T in their game though.
That is fantastic! I am very glad to know that my instruction for this fabulous Stack and Tilt swing system is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!
Sadly, Stack and Tilt was relentlessly attacked by the "mainstream" of failed "instruction" whose erroneous concepts were threatened by the truth, and their nefarious efforts successfully - albeit temporarily - attached an undeserving "stigma" to the S&T name among those who chose not to do their own research.
The bottom line is this: The body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance Stack and Tilt swing system is rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology, and it is modeled on empirical observations of the game's greatest ball strikers. As such it does not discriminate by age or ability - from kids to seniors and everyone in between, inclusive of the best players in the world. As you observe, we can watch any Tour event on TV and we'll see a significant number of players executing these motions, a fact corroborated by just how many of them have a very centered swing with the lead knee flexing and the trail leg straightening during the backswing, their lead arms on or very close to their tilted shoulder planes, and their hands deep behind their trail shoulder at the top.
Thousands of folks across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result of learning this swing system through my online school, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. Compare and contrast that with the sad reality that despite all the advances in equipment, technology, golf course grooming, etc. the average golfer still struggles to break 100. Epic failures within that realm of “conventional” instruction, perhaps??? So many misconstrued and/or misguided teachings - such as taking the club straight back, turning the shoulders level while independently lifting the arms, shifting into and torquing against a firm trail side, firing the hips, actively rolling the hands through impact, etc. - have relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of inconsistency and chronic frustration (and chronic back/knee/hip pain as well).
Thanks so much for your kind remarks and for sharing your improvement, and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, I would be remiss if I didn't mention that a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them.
If you've not already joined, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. 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
Best teacher on the planet....Right Here Yall!
Throw everything you've ever learned in the trash
and start here and in a month or two you'll see/feel what I mean.
...and your body will feel better the day after as well!
Agreed! Just started his program. $15 bucks a month...best money I have EVER spent on golf.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words regarding this body-friendly, powerful, low-maintenance swing system, 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!
Thank you so much for your testimonial and support!!
Tom
I started "bumping" my left side to start the downswing, and in my mind I try and match the feeling when I serve playing tennis. Swinging easy like this, my driver swing speed is still almost 120mph.
Nice job, Rick! Thanks for validating this lesson with your experience, and keep up the great work!!
Tom
The more I watch TS, the more his theories or advice makes sense! This particular video addresses a swing that truly FIXES fat hits. It’s so conducive to hitting the ball & then turf!
Never give up on it. I love Tom to death because of his content and how it saved my life... literally.
Old habits are intensely hard to break. I've experienced the greatness of stackntilt time and time again only to have it fade the next day.
If you hyper focus on yourself and hits... it'll help understand his perspective of the golf swing better.
I think the only thing he regrets teaching people is "don't chop".
Because it "feels" like a chop. As if you're pulling a lawn mower cord to start it.
The rotation is what kills 99 percent of golfers out there. It's not rotation, it's down to up motion. I hope that clicks
@CommishinNC - I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing!
Thanks so much for sharing your fat-free, crispy ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
@NonnyStrikes - As always, I sincerely appreciate your support! I must say, though, that I do not have any regrets about that "chop" thing and I'm not quite sure what is meant by that. And I will teach a rotational swing until I'm blue in the face to counteract the "resist, shift, and lift" poisoning of the amateur golfing world. Rotation with connection provides all the necessary elevation needed for the club to trace the proper up and in arc.
TS
@@SagutoGolf Yeah I worded that weird. Must be the Funk music I've been listening to lately at the Venue haha.
There is a feeling of upward rotation, but when I watch it on tape, I look like I'm rotating.
Your analytic videos of Ben Hogan illustrate what I'm talking about perfectly!
@@SagutoGolf I appreciate the correction brotha.
Golf tutelage of the most helpful degree.
Best online golf teacher on the planet.
Start from the beginning, get the basics and move forward from there.
You will hit the ball better than ever.
When you get it, you don’t want to stop because it’s addicting.
Thank you so much, Tom! I sincerely appreciate your ongoing support and I'm thrilled for your addictive ball striking improvement!! 💪💪
Tom
Good morning Tom, The key moment in video and should make everyone take notice and think about is when you said " Break through habits that create poor swing habits" your golf tips have help me realize all the poor swing habits I've created over the years, it's never to late to correct, and your tips have really worked well over the past couple of months getting myself ready for another golf season. Keep the videos coming Tom.
Much appreciated.
Dennis
I'm glad you caught that, Dennis, and I'm very pleased to know that your results validate the statement. We can either exist within the definition of "insanity" by doing the same things over and over again while expecting different results, or we can embrace real change to a proven system. You have chosen wisely, put in the effort, and are now beginning to reap the fruits of your labor.
I sincerely appreciate your ongoing support, and I wish you a fabulous season!!
Tom
This is great timing for me, I retired 6 months ago and I’m getting back into the game, my golf swing isint bad, but I’ve been struggling with getting to the photo finish or breaking through like you are showing, on one hand I try not to get ahead of the swing, so I feel like I need to slow down my transition from the top, but that sometimes leads to not getting through the swing, and leaving my shot ballooning right. I’ve watch a lot of golf coach’s over the years but you are far the best at breaking down the mechanics of the swing. I watch you daily thanks for all your help. Sam.
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Sam, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
Yes - The lateral targetward action of the hips acts as a governor to prevent a premature over-rotation and thereby enables the player to keep their upper torso square and their swing center intact without having to fight their body. It's also a very powerful move that you will notice with every great ball striker. (As I did in this episode, 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 the head - and thus the swing center - remains in place.) Most amateur golfers already have plenty of the rotational component; they need to build in the lateral hip slide to suppress the early-onset spinout that causes so many to get steep and across the line, or they get stuck, early extend, flip, etc.
Thanks so much - I sincerely appreciate your kind words and support!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom, it all started with you two years ago. Narrow, go narrow you said...I went narrow and next day shot 69. Every tip is simple, functional and shows immediate results. I'm 61 and never hit the ball further, straighter aaaand....wait for it...crispy...errr
That is *OUTSTANDING,* Matt!! 💪💪 I'm so 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 sustained improvement in ball striking and distance, keep up the great work, and yes - keep it extra-crispy out there!!
Tom
Great tip as usual. I have been following your channel for 2 years and I am striking my irons better than ever. Still need to translate this to the driver!
I'm glad you enjoyed it, Jeffrey, and I'm very glad to learn of your ball striking improvement!!
It is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: czcams.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/video.html Beyond that, if you search the word "drive" on this channel you'll see some related content.
Oftentimes when golfers are hitting everything well except for the driver it can be attributed to one of the following:
1) Their hips are not continuing their lateral slide through impact. This is common with the driver as the wider stance means that the hips have a greater distance to travel. If the hips stop moving laterally towards the target on the downswing then their rotation takes over, inhibiting any further necessary forward weight loading (we should be 80/20 forward halfway down, 90/10 at impact, and 95/5 in the finish), changing the low point and rerouting the club into a steeper angle of attack (AoA). This can produce a variety of undesirable results including fat and thin contact, topped shots and popups, straight pulls, and “banana” slices.
Of great importance is keeping your upper torso/head in place (in other words, not moving towards the target from a face-on view) while the hips execute the lateral slide action. This preserves the swing center and the desired shallow AoA.
2) They are not allowing the length of the club to dictate the backswing path and are getting too steep as a result. The shaft of the driver is considerably longer than the other clubs and thus requires more of an around the body backswing as established by the shaft plane at address. It may "feel" flat as they take it back along the shaft plane for the first few feet, but as long as they maintain the "weight forward, shoulder down, and hands in" components while allowing the club to work around them, it should put them in the proper position at the top so they can attack the ball from the inside. (A good feel for that lead shoulder is "down and in, under the chin".)
3) Many believe - and some even teach - that we must try to "hit up on the ball" with the driver. However, consider that in our stock setup with the driver the hands are even with the inside of the lead thigh (as they are with all clubs when playing a standard shot) and our ball position is even with the inside of the heel of the lead foot. This presets a very slight degree of forward shaft lean with the driver. Beyond that, the ball is behind the zero-point of the swing (which is even with the lead shoulder), meaning that without any contrived manipulations the club will still be on its descent - albeit very close to flat - at impact. So, perhaps with the exception of folks with slower swing speeds - or those Long Drive participants teeing it extra high and hitting maybe 1-2 balls out of 10 onto a 60-yard wide "fairway" - in general the path is still ever so slightly down. In fact, the PGA Tour average with the driver is actually minus (e.g.: downward) 1.5 degrees - nearly level - and it should feel level - but slightly down nonetheless. (Here is an article on Ping’s website addressing this topic - ping.com/en-us/blogs/proving-grounds/optimal-launch-and-spin#:~:text=According%20to%20Trackman%2C%20PGA%20Tour,85%25%20ball%2Dflight%20laws )
Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ This will provide a nice foundational understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag.
Thanks for your message and keep up the great work!
Tom
Young Tom a brilliant practical demonstration you are the best golf instructor globally in history FACT
Rather than conduct a historical "fact check" on that 😎, I will instead just thank you sincerely for your kind words and ongoing support!!
Tom
I'm a Callaway guy... I have a Set of Callaway Paradym Star Irons with my OG Rogue Driver, 3W, and 5W, and I have a set of Callaway A.I. Smoke HL Irons with my A.I. Smoke Driver, 3W, 5W, and 4HY. Love the Callaway sound, feel, and look.
bro you straight up earned my sub, thanks man
I sincerely appreciate that, Rob, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!
Thanks for your message and support!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my lesson content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Very very very good advice Tom.
Thanks - I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
No dark sarcasm in the classroom.
Just stand still laddy and tear down the wall🎶🍻
How can you have any pudding if you don’t eat your meat?
A most excellent reference!!
I broke through the wall yesterday, it was glorious, I almost cried, but I mostly just enjoyed the ball flight 😊 thanks for the therapy Tom!
LOL! That's awesome, Ryan! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing to tear-invoking results. 😎
Thanks so much for sharing your glorious improvement and keep up the fantastic work!! 💪💪
Tom
Hey Tom, love the content, your methods definitely seem to be working for me.
Have you ever thought about doing a longer form video of you playing 9-18 holes and giving commentary on your thoughts and approach to each shot? If anything, it would be super entertaining since I think you'd be great for that kind of content.
Know its not your usual schtick on here but I'd love to see it!
I sincerely appreciate your kind words regarding my instruction content and teaching style, and I am thrilled to learn of your progress!!
Here is a 9-Hole Course Vlog from a couple of years ago: czcams.com/video/YLVhf0VdWSw/video.html
And here is a video in which I was demonstrating the lesson topic of Extension while also having a little bit of added fun on the course: czcams.com/video/W6qVE7OPkf8/video.html
Thanks for your message and support, and keep up the great work!!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf you the man! Thanks Tom!
The head keeping still has been key for me Tom! In order to keep my head still I now slow my backswing down significantly and drag the club back longer - as a result I am getting a much better shoulder turn and my drives are a crazy 30-40 yards longer. I am 65 and have hit 280+ yard drives in my last 5 rounds. One exercise that has changed my game is hot yoga - my flexibility has increased massively over the last few months. Happy subscriber - Dave
Awesome, Dave!! 💪💪
There's a very valid reason as to why Jack Nicklaus considered a steady head to be his most important swing key. Excellent job working that into your swing!
Thanks for 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 you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Great instruction! And you crack me up. I think you enjoy what you do. Congratulations!
Thanks Jonathan - I appreciate that, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and "lesson and a show" teaching style are resonating with you!!
And yes - I absolutely do enjoy what I do, and I'm glad to know that it translates as such!
Tom
Tom, another great instructional video, keep up the good work, you are one fantastic instructor.
I appreciate that, Bill! 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 so much for your ongoing support!
Tom
Great lesson Tom. Thanks for all the different views. The hips don’t lie.
My pleasure, Tom (or should I call you Shakira?...😎)
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
Yes, that is superb. Nudging the left thigh forwards is the key to posting up. A player can't post up if the post isn't pointing straight down into the ground.
Though videos of the best confirm that the action is certainly more than a little "bump" of the hips that some might suggest.
Cheers!
Tom
Important visual for me coach because I have been hrouging my left hip left and contorting my body. This is so smooth and natural. Thanks as usual for good stuff. Stay well-Russ
Great! I'm very glad to know that this lesson helped you, Russ!
Thanks for sharing that!
Tom
An excellent tip for my "Striking Machine" Tom! I have always liked the slight lateral move forward and then rotation over any other downswing move. When I don't get the lateral move in my swing, the shot is always a push right or a pull left. Thanks for the enlightenment Saguto!
I appreciate your validating remarks, John! The lateral targetward action of the hips acts as a governor to prevent a premature over-rotation and thereby enables the player to keep their upper torso square and their swing center intact without having to fight their body. It's also a very powerful move that you will notice with every great ball striker. Most amateur golfers already have plenty of the rotational component; they need to build in the lateral hip slide to suppress the early-onset spinout that causes so many to get steep and across the line, or they get stuck, early extend, flip, etc.
Thanks for your message and keep up the great work!
Tom
Plus the head stays down… not going up and down. I’ve completely changed my swing. Thanks-Can’t wait to play this year!
Yes - absolutely!!
I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you, Ben!! Thanks for your message and have a great season!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
You are awesome, fixed my problem ❤
Fantastic! 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 am confident you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
This reminds me of your “Forward Forward Forward” video, which immediately helped me.
Yes - same concept!!
Exactly the topic I’ve been wanting. You make great thumbnails, by the way!
Thanks - I appreciate that and I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you! I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
Tom
Tom, great meeting you at the Classic....see ya the PIT, Cosmo
The pleasure was all mine, Cosmo!! Looking forward to seeing you there, although tomorrow's weather is looking a bit iffy for an outdoor show. We'll have to wait and see. I do believe we are playing at the Island Bar & Grill in the Pawleys Island Village Shops (across the highway from the PIT) on Thursday evening. Otherwise, we're at the PIT every Tuesday through October weather permitting.
Thanks for reaching out!
Tom
Once again dropping that timely knowledge. This is exactly what I am working on right now this is the missing piece for me to be a good ball striker... No quad no track man just knowledge
Thanks, James - 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: Speaking of knowledge and ball striking, have you worked through my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker" yet? go.saguto.golf/ This is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this swing system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Well Tom i finally gave in. I got tired of chunking and thinning the golf ball. I tried to keep my pressure on the left side and started with it at setup. I will say it was alot easier for me if I got a wider stance and cocked my right foot to the right a tiny bit as like a rebound incase i was to get over to the right to much. Ill say great consistency, just was a little trouble getting used to putting my hands at my left thigh and the ball not be in the middle of my feet lol. Thanks tom.
Nice job, Jacob!! I'm glad to learn of your ball striking improvement through your incorporating the weight-forward component.
With regard to ball position, we first need to be aware that camera angles can greatly skew the viewer's perspective in this regard. That aside, while this system affords you some leeway, in general once my students and members show some level of proficiency with the swing I suggest that they migrate to a stock ball position that is in the middle of the stance for short irons, two balls inside the lead heel for middle irons, and creeping more forward for the longer clubs - the farthest forward being even with the inside of the lead heel for the driver (with the stance width increasing as we move from shorter to longer clubs). From there they can make incremental tweaks to see how different positions affect impact quality and shot shape.
By the way, while there are certainly other videos on my channel that address the topic of the forward weight load, a better option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thanks for sharing your initial improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪 💪
Tom
Last Monday's video helped me quite a bit on my last two outings, and I'm thinking this will too. Saturday I played a pretty trouble-free round (for me) on a windy, cart-path-only day. Shot a 91, not great, but nothing worse than a double bogey and even when I tried to really screw up a par-5 on the back, I managed to take a drop from 188 yards out and hit a beautiful 4-hybrid shot that I found six feet from the hole and managed to save a bogey when realistically I would have normally carded a snowman or worse.
Nice playing!! I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
This drill in conjuction with the feet together stay balanced practice increased my 8,9,pw,gw,and 56 by almost 10-15 yards each. Next is getting the 5,6,7 a lot more consistent.
I think mindful practicing on the range and figuring out what your body does will make these videos click.
That is awesome, Matthew! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing. Yes - keep putting in purposeful time at the range and this will ultimately translate well to your longer clubs.
Thanks so much for sharing your dramatic ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Had the best driving range session ever this weekend. Concentrated only on forward stance and holding head in same position. Best ball striking I've ever had... (Not that I was striking that great to begin with)
Awesome!! I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
Thanks so much for sharing your ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
One again, Tom drops a banger video. Love it! Also how do I set up an in person lesson with you Tom. Im thinking about taking a vacation down to the Carolina’s and getting a lesson with you could be something I do while down there
I'm glad you enjoyed the lesson and I hope it performs well for you!
I appreciate your interest! I had phased out private lessons (both in-person and virtual) awhile back so I could dedicate more time to my online school. I've not yet set a specific date for when I will resume them (it should be fairly soon), but when I do the virtual lessons will be reserved exclusively for my online school members. In-person lessons at my South Carolina location will be open to members and non-members. If you are in my online school please send me a message through the "chat" feature and I will add you to my list to be notified when slots open up. Also, I do offer an a la carte swing video analysis service to my school members as a means to support their progress in the school. Here is a link where you can learn more: noodle.shop/sagutogolf
If you are not in the school yet, then that would be a great starting point as the school is designed to get golfers on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, structured, sequential platform. That is where you will find very detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
Thanks again for your support!
Tom
thanks for pointing out the golfers behind you. proved your point 100%
LOL! Invariably they seem to re-enact the exact amateur moves that I'm talking about in the episode (and I swear it's all unscripted)!!!....😂😂😂
TS
Great video and visuals. Who would’ve thought a view from the backside would really highlight your thoughts. Well done Tom!
I agree with comments regarding the visuals and best online instructor.
For those that watch his CZcams channel but haven’t joined his website instruction, you’re missing out on what I would classify as probably one of the best coaches. His videos are to the point with props as required. I truly believe you’ll see why Tom has so many likes and positive comments.
I suppose there have been a few references to thoughts perhaps emanating from my backside, Don.... 😆😆
I'm glad you enjoyed this latest episode, and I sincerely appreciate your kind words and validating remarks regarding this channel, my instruction, and the online school!!
Thanks again for your ongoing support!!
Tom
Hey Tom @SagutoGolf. Watching Rory on #17 (211 7-iron😂) from today and they had a rare almost face on shot view. Ironically i think they lost their "from behind camera," and had to switch to this. That weight stays forward on backswing (surprised me), not bowing the right knee outward, and that left hip is breaking that plane. Schauffele the same. Great stuff as always.
Stick around here, John - it is the land of shocking surprises and unrevealed truths aplenty. 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, this body-friendly, powerful, low-maintenance swing system is rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology, and it is modeled on empirical observations of the game's greatest ball strikers. As such it does not discriminate by age or ability - from kids to seniors and everyone in between, inclusive of the best players in the world. So really we can watch any Tour event on TV or in person - as I did at the Myrtle Beach Classic yesterday - and we'll see a significant number of players executing these motions, a fact corroborated by just how many of them have a very centered swing with the lead knee flexing and the trail leg straightening during the backswing, their lead arms on or very close to their tilted shoulder planes, and their hands deep behind their trail shoulder at the top.
Thanks -- I sincerely appreciate your validating remarks and support!!
Tom
PS: Now that you know what you know, would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
I am your fans now… change my golf so much. Btw can you make video for down hil up hill and slopes with your swing.. willing to learn more
I am very glad to learn of your improvement, Rendy, and I appreciate your support!!
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.
I hope that helps. Keep up the great work!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Shaaah lacking…..is that a technical term ! Love you Mr Saguto. My game has changed due to your instruction.
LOL! Indeed it is.....😆😆
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
I know you’ve provided a lot of us great help. Your own swing is looking so good. Do you have any plans to get back on the tour or play any tournaments or are you more fulfilled teaching?
I appreciate that, James!
First of all, before I could even think about competing it would probably take the better part of a year of dedicated practice to hone my scoring game (yes - those guys are THAT good!); Second - I thoroughly enjoy what I am doing in my chosen career as a PGA instructor in helping so many people enjoy the game more, and I wouldn't trade that for anything!
Thanks again for your message and support!
Tom
PS: As for that swing, you can have it too! After all, it's really just physics and geometry, and those laws apply to the entire universe.... 😎
For an excellent starting point please check out my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
@@SagutoGolf Yeah and you would have to live out of a suitcase so many months of the year too Tom. Better just enjoying life here in the MB Golf Capital. I love living here now. Beaches and Golf .... what could be better? You going to the MB Classic?
This is the exact video I needed to watch
Great! I'm very glad to know that this lesson was a timely one for you, Jack, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Some day my friend, someday!!! 🎉🎉
Tom Since i started watchint your videos my striking has improved so much. Just one issue, all instructors say copying exactly your stance put my hands foward ,so i remove some loft to my irons. In fact my irons go like a rocket but dont get too much height. Is It that me or your 3 Keys converts a 8 into a 7?
How can i solve that?
Thank you Tom you have transformed my Game!
I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you, and I appreciate you sharing your ball striking improvement!!
When this system is properly incorporated, there are no issues with flight the ball high or low on demand. For example, here is a shot shaping demonstration featuring a fellow teaching pro when we were attending the Stack & Tilt Instructor Camp together in Miami: czcams.com/video/IcmKxfLz9EM/video.html
If you've not already joined, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? . It will make for a far more efficient, superior, and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. The school is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
Thanks again for your message and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
Here's what was missing in my swing: I was focusing on the ball instead of aiming beyond it, forgetting to shift my weight forward. Thanks a lot, Tom!👍🏌️♂️ You've changed my life once again, and for the better.
My pleasure, Marc-Andre! 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, and keep up the great work!!
Tom
Hi Tom this is Dave from the UK , having some success with your system but still not getting much club head speed . Brilliant backlog of vids 👍
Hi Dave,
I'm glad you're enjoying my content!
Here is a compilation of drills from my channel that are designed to get you more distance: czcams.com/video/4CuEL2uCVWA/video.html
Really, though, the online school is the best place to learn this swing properly and sequentially in a comprehensive, structured environment. Have you enrolled yet? It will make for a far more efficient, superior, and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. The school is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
Cheers!
Tom
A word to the wise....
This move is absolutely critical to what Tom teaches. IMO it is the single most critical part of a SNT downswing. Do everything else right and don't do this and you will struggle. Also do not ever try to add pieces of this to a traditional swing, they don't play nice together. If you are going to watch and implement Tom's advice you have to go all in!!! You cannot a-la-carte what he teaches. He is one of the best I have run into in quite some time. Great advice...
Very wise words indeed, Jerry! 😎
Folks MUST be careful in navigating the muddied, overly-complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. It's best to commit to a system - whether it be this body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance method or another - put their blinders on, and stick to it. And if they do decide to implement the system I teach, then they should strongly consider enrolling in the online school and taking their learning - and game - to the next level. That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take them through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - they'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level courses, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews.
Thanks so much for your very kind remarks and support - I sincerely appreciate it!!
Tom
Breaking the wall, breaking the wall!! 🤘🤘
LOL! I think you've got your new heavy metal swing thought!!
TS
Saw this from another site: Driver and irons are different, so require a different approach. If you were stood up against a wall you should see these differences at impact.
Concept:
Iron - strike wall
Driver - avoid wall
The result should be a greater chance to create the needed attack angle with each of these clubs 🙌
HI Michael,
In the swing system I teach that is actually not the case! In fact, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: czcams.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/video.html Beyond that, if you search the word "drive" on this channel you'll see some related content.
I am aware that many folks out there believe - and some even teach - that we must try to "hit up on the ball" with the driver. However, consider that in our stock setup with the driver the hands are even with the inside of the lead thigh (as they are with all clubs when playing a standard shot) and our ball position is even with the inside of the heel of the lead foot. This presets a very slight degree of forward shaft lean with the driver. Beyond that, the ball is behind the zero-point of the swing (which is even with the lead shoulder/armpit), meaning that without any contrived manipulations the club will still be on its descent - albeit very close to flat - at impact.
So, perhaps with the exception of folks with slower swing speeds - or those Long Drive participants teeing it extra high and hitting maybe 1-2 balls out of 10 onto a 60-yard wide "fairway" - in general the path is still ever so slightly down. In fact, the PGA Tour average with the driver is actually minus (e.g.: downward) 1.5 degrees - nearly level - and it should feel level - but slightly down nonetheless. (Here is an article on Ping’s website addressing this topic - ping.com/en-us/blogs/proving-grounds/optimal-launch-and-spin#:~:text=According%20to%20Trackman%2C%20PGA%20Tour,85%25%20ball%2Dflight%20laws )
For these reasons I do not advocate trying to hit up on the ball, and efforts to do so due to erroneous advice have caused many an amateur significant issues with their driver.
Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ This will provide a nice foundational understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag.
Tom
Good advice!
Thanks! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
Tom
Nice editing and adding graphics great production value
Thanks Joe - I sincerely appreciate your taking the time to notice the video editing and production work!!
Tom
Great tip.
So now when I hit, I think about, Break on through to the other side by the Doors.
Nice, Robert! Don't try to run, don't try to hide - just break on through to the other side.....😎
Thanks - I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you!
Tom
Great advice. You ever see that drill Cam Smith does where he puts a golf ball under his trail foot heel and makes him stay pushing through the wall? What do you think about it?
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it!
I've not seen Cam's drill, but if it supports this type of action then I'm certainly for it!
Tom
bob ross of golf. love his online course. best instructor hands down.
We are effortlessly and smoothly painting fairways and greens here at SagutoGolf, Thomas…. 😎
Thanks - I sincerely appreciate your kind words and I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you. Keep it KFCrispy out there!!
Tom
You're the man & I want to follow your stuff to improve. I was a 14 handicap last year and now I'm an absolute mess.... ballooned up to a 21 :( this season. I honestly don't understand how to move my hips forward like that without "popping" them or "twisting" as you explained.... any simple thought to get them moving forward without spinning out? This is by far my biggest issue and I can't figure it out.
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!!
The lateral targetward action of the hips acts as a governor to prevent a premature over-rotation and thereby enables the player to keep their upper torso square and their swing center intact without having to fight their body. It's also a very powerful move that you will notice with every great ball striker. (As I did with a couple of guys here, 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 the head - and thus the swing center - remains in place.) Most amateur golfers already have plenty of the rotational component; they need to build in the lateral hip slide to suppress the early-onset spinout that causes so many to get steep and across the line, or they get stuck, early extend, flip, etc. Here are some lesson videos specific to this topic:
- czcams.com/video/Us6jSgMvJmM/video.html
- czcams.com/video/dB4ItR3guGU/video.html
- czcams.com/video/I5XYgKopTb4/video.html
Really, though, the online school is the best place to learn this swing properly and sequentially in a comprehensive, structured environment. The step-by-step, position-by-position detail you’ll get there is far superior to haphazardly piecing things together through a series of YT videos. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
Let's get you out of that abyss and into the wonderful world of consistently crispy ball striking bliss!!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf I appreciate it. I'm going to sign up.
I decided to put 60percent of weight on my front leg at address I’m hitting it nice and crispy I always tried to stay cantered the impact zone is better now
Well done!! I'm very glad to know that the weight-forward component performed well for you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing.
Thanks so much for sharing your crispy improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Best teacher!!!😊
Thanks Scott -- I appreciate that and I'm glad you enjoyed the video!!
Tom
Wow. This video changed my game. This single video did more for me than 4 years of lessons...Thank you so much!
Edit: I just signed up on your website. Better late than never.
Awesome!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Ben; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!
With regard to those four years of lessons, yes - sadly, 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....... 😎
Thanks for your support in sharing your improvement, keep up the great work, and welcome to the online school!!
Tom
Tom, great video. What kind of irons do you swing and how do you like the graphite shaft?
I'm glad you enjoyed it, Dan!
I'm playing PXG 0311P GEN6 irons, and the local PXG rep fitted me into the AeroTech Steel Fiber shafts in S-flex. I love everything about these - heads and shafts.
TS
Tom, Im in need of some swing gains brother!
Well then, if you'd really like to get on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, sequential platform, please consider my online school. It will make for a far more efficient, superior, and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. The school is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
Let's make those gains happen!
Tom
"Break on thru, to the other side." Great song.
Yes - as is "The Wall" by Pink Floyd.... 😎
Thanks as always for another great lesson! My only question is, do I “push” towards the target, or do I let that happen naturally? If my weight is already on that side, am I essentially just moving towards the target on my on accord, or does it just happen?
My pleasure, Seth!
Only you and face-on video can answer that question. Set up the alignment stick "wall", hit the record button, and make your normal swing. If video shows you busting through the wall then it is already happening naturally for you. If not, then it's probably something you need to drill in until it's ingrained.
Tom
Hi, Tom!!! I found that the left arm should fall quicker to catch up with hip sliding, otherwise i would stuck... and wait, ball pushed to the right with longer clubs is another problem of mine. Do you have a vid on it?
In my online school I do have lessons and drills for getting the lead arm off the chest at the start of the backswing. It sounds like that is the type of action you need in order to resolve the issue you are experiencing.
If you've not already joined, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
Tom
Hi Tom,
Been a fan of your channel for a long time. But I have struggled to shave some strokes off my index (currently a 7).
Would you recommend the 1x1 virtual lesson feature on your website? Or would you recommend diving in to the full program?
I appreciate your long time viewership and support!
I had phased out private lessons (both in-person and virtual) awhile back so I could dedicate more time to my online school. I've not yet set a specific date for when I will resume them (it should be fairly soon), but when I do the virtual lessons will be reserved exclusively for my online school members. In-person lessons at my South Carolina location will be open to members and non-members. Also, I do offer an a la carte swing video analysis service to my school members as a means to support their progress in the school. Here is a link where you can learn more: noodle.shop/sagutogolf
I highly recommend the school as it is designed to get golfers on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, structured, sequential platform. That is where you will find very detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
Thanks for your message - I hope to see you soon in the school!
Tom
Played my first round after practicing these concepts and I struggled with heel contact on driver and unfortunate shanks. When everything clicked the ball exploded off the club face. Tom do you have any tips for these issues? I’m also a high handicap golfer, so I might not be applying the lessons effectively.
While there are certainly videos on my channel that address these various topics, a better option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thanks for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
Tom is back. ❤❤❤ OCFHD .... ✅✅✅
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Great swing and great haircut👊
I'm glad you enjoyed it, James, and I’ll be certain to let Stacy my hair stylist know that she has another fan…. 😎
Tom
Tom
You missed out on a great opportunity with this one.
Break On Through To The Other Side
A great DOORS classic.
I was conflicted, Joe - Do I go with The Doors or Pink Floyd?.....😎
hey there mr saguto i need to know should i get my clubs custom fitted im rather short and the clubs i have just feel off an i need to know should i get em fit an will it help my game because i have an all over kind of beginner so guidance is a must until i get a coach in my town because i know i have the potential to be good i have the passion an want too dedicate myself to the game but me guessing on how to perfect my swing just aint working so all in all HELPPP lol
I'm a big advocate of golfers getting their clubs professionally fitted, Marcus. We're all unique in our physical attributes (arm length, leg length, torso length, hand size, etc.), so there is no reason that we should try to fit our respective swings to a stock grip size, shaft length, flex, swing weight, lie angle, etc. Let's have the equipment accommodate us and not vice versa!
Here is a video documenting my fitting session from a couple of years ago: czcams.com/video/xp2c-oYQRVI/video.html It was a real eye-opener for me!
By the way, with regard to instruction, 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, position-by-position from setup to finish. Additionally, you'll have access to all my short game content (putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play), advanced level material, 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 spanning all age ranges and experience levels are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
Tom
@@SagutoGolf alrighty then that answers that q I'm def gonna get myself fitted and hopefully it helps me get my game to a higher level
Do you have a video of just a range session? i find it helps to watch a swing over and over.
Towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: czcams.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/video.html
Hope that helps!
Tom
Great video Tom. I tried your mini course yesterday at the range and couldn’t hit a straight drive! They all faded or sliced. Thoughts?
I'm glad you enjoyed it, Bob!
It is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: czcams.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/video.html Beyond that, if you search the word "drive" on this channel you'll see some related content.
Oftentimes when golfers are hitting everything well except for the driver it can be attributed to one of the following:
1) Their hips are not continuing their lateral slide through impact. This is common with the driver as the wider stance means that the hips have a greater distance to travel. If the hips stop moving laterally towards the target on the downswing then their rotation takes over, inhibiting any further necessary forward weight loading (we should be 80/20 forward halfway down, 90/10 at impact, and 95/5 in the finish), changing the low point and rerouting the club into a steeper angle of attack (AoA). This can produce a variety of undesirable results including fat and thin contact, topped shots and popups, straight pulls, and “banana” slices.
Of great importance is keeping your upper torso/head in place (in other words, not moving towards the target from a face-on view) while the hips execute the lateral slide action. This preserves the swing center and the desired shallow AoA.
2) They are not allowing the length of the club to dictate the backswing path and are getting too steep as a result. The shaft of the driver is considerably longer than the other clubs and thus requires more of an around the body backswing as established by the shaft plane at address. It may "feel" flat as they take it back along the shaft plane for the first few feet, but as long as they maintain the "weight forward, shoulder down, and hands in" components while allowing the club to work around them, it should put them in the proper position at the top so they can attack the ball from the inside. (A good feel for that lead shoulder is "down and in, under the chin".)
3) Many believe - and some even teach - that we must try to "hit up on the ball" with the driver. However, consider that in our stock setup with the driver the hands are even with the inside of the lead thigh (as they are with all clubs when playing a standard shot) and our ball position is even with the inside of the heel of the lead foot. This presets a very slight degree of forward shaft lean with the driver. Beyond that, the ball is behind the zero-point of the swing (which is even with the lead shoulder), meaning that without any contrived manipulations the club will still be on its descent - albeit very close to flat - at impact. So, perhaps with the exception of folks with slower swing speeds - or those Long Drive participants teeing it extra high and hitting maybe 1-2 balls out of 10 onto a 60-yard wide "fairway" - in general the path is still ever so slightly down. In fact, the PGA Tour average with the driver is actually minus (e.g.: downward) 1.5 degrees - nearly level - and it should feel level - but slightly down nonetheless. (Here is an article on Ping’s website addressing this topic - ping.com/en-us/blogs/proving-grounds/optimal-launch-and-spin#:~:text=According%20to%20Trackman%2C%20PGA%20Tour,85%25%20ball%2Dflight%20laws )
I hope that helps!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf Wow! Thank you Tom for this incredible response.
I will certainly look closely at each one of your suggestions.
Keep the great videos and tips coming!
The average tour pro hips move laterally 8 inches towards the target, data proves it
A heck of a lot more than that little' "bump" they always talk about, right Richy?!
Thanks for the supporting data.
Tom
With the swing producing more of a draw do you typically still aim on target or would you adjust the aim to be a little more right of target?
The stock shot shape for this swing system is a "push-draw". It starts right (for a right-handed player) and curves back to the target. As such, I can take dead aim and simply trust it.
Tom
PS: Would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
@@SagutoGolf Thanks Tom
I get what you're saying here. What about the guys that say you need to drive the left foot in the ground at or near contact to gain power from the ground? To me that sort of stops lateral hip movement. So should the hips initially break through the wall and then come back??
Hi Terry,
If the "leveraging of the ground" doesn't happen on autopilot, then the "feel" we like to ingrain is tucking the butt under the hips through the zone, which causes the belt buckle to raise up a few inches from pre- to post-impact. It can also be likened to a high jumper pushing off his or her lead leg as they propel themselves upward and over the bar. This releases the spine from flexion to extension - a very powerful move.
In more general terms, 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 CZcams 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
Although I'm for certain your ball striking is great, not based on this video but many others and simply seeing you hit the ball. It'd be great to actually see where the strikes end up on the course/range. Hearing that all this equates to is baby draws, and scores in the 70s... and 60s but never seeing where the ball ends up is a bit dubious :)
Hi Fabio,
I do have a number of videos on this channel where I've used a shot tracer. Here are a few of them:
- czcams.com/video/cVggUORbs5I/video.html
- czcams.com/video/UnOMjaDl3fE/video.html
- czcams.com/video/NthJA6TTZpo/video.html
- czcams.com/video/CSAvOMD7m_A/video.html
- czcams.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/video.html
- czcams.com/video/pQEriWz9hGI/video.html
Aside from that, 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 my online school, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews.
Additionally, a statistically significant 500+ members of my online school responded to a recent survey and here are the results:
- LOWER SCORES FAST - 82% of students dropped 9 shots after joining.
- LOWER SCORES FAST - 67% of students dropped 9 shots in under 12 months.
- LONGER DRIVES - The average student gained 14 yards off the tee.
- GOLF WAS MUCH MORE FUN - Before joining the average student rated their golf fun level at 6/10. After joining they rated their golf fun level at 8/10.
- THE BEST GOLF SCHOOL THEY EVER JOINED - Students overwhelmingly rated the Saguto.Golf online school as the best online golf instruction they've ever experienced.
- THE BEST VALUE IN GOLF - 94% of students rated the Saguto.Golf school as a tremendous value for the price.
Cast your doubts aside. The truth will set you free.... 😎
Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner:
Tom
If we’re presetting the impact/hips, wouldn’t moving the hips last second vary the contact point and cause inconsistent contact?
Nope. The hips bust through the wall while the head - and thus our swing center - remain in place. It's a very powerful move that you will notice with every great ball striker.
While there are certainly other videos on my channel that address this topic, a better option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom
Tom, watched yourr vid and then practiced a couple times, went to hit and now I have to reevaluate distance because I'm hitting over the greens! 😂
Oops.... Sorry about that - I should have put a warning notice on this video....😆😆
That's awesome! 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 am confident you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
There are SO many contradictory methods of playing good golf. Single plane, natural swing, stack-and-tilt -- the list seems endless. And they all (including yours) sound very plausible. Wondering if one is better suited to an individual, i.e., one should test them all first. I had a dynamic fitting last fall, and the fitter suggested I use (my 7 iron swing speed is ~ 85 mph) TT Elevate MPH 95 S shafts. I could swing much faster but noticed diminishing distance returns. A single plane fitting is static since the sole of the club or lie should be flat at impact if a single plane swing is done properly. That fitter told me I should use a Regular graphite shaft. What do you tell folks? I like hearing your crispy shots and uncomplicated instruction.
Hi Jonathan,
Yes - we must be careful in navigating the muddied, overly-complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. That is not a dig against any other teachers or methods out there. It's simply best to commit to a system - whether it be this body-friendly, powerful, low-maintenance swing or another - put your blinders on, and stick to it. And if the Stack and Tilt system I teach appeals to you or at the very least stokes your curiosity, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
I do not make equipment recommendations aside from strongly suggesting a professional fitting. The differences between various shaft and head combinations can be dramatic as documented in this episode from a couple of years ago: czcams.com/video/xp2c-oYQRVI/video.html
As for lie angle, consider that the ideal downswing path is the ideal downswing path, regardless of whether you lift the club up and must then "drop it in the slot" or - as taught here - you just keep it in that slot from the start!
Thanks for your message. I appreciate your consideration!
Tom Saguto, PGA
I find this more difficult to do with the longer clubs. Do you have any ideas, Tom?.
It is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: czcams.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/video.html
Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ This will provide a nice foundational understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag.
Tom
🏆thanks 🏆..
My pleasure, Mark - 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
@@SagutoGolf so true so many refuse to break that wall. They think it's swaying.
If I’m seeing your swing correctly, your lateral shift happens just before the back swing changes direction. Would I be correct? And blended together.
I don't know about that, Sam. It's really not anything I think about. I simply "allow" the swing to happen without forcing anything. In other words, if we pre-establish the connections properly in the setup and have a foundational base that facilitates a full centered turn without restriction, then once we've ingrained the correct actions through sequential drilling and repetition we can entrust the motion to the big muscles and allow the arms, wrists, hands, and club to simply go along for the ride and respond accordingly as if on autopilot. The power accumulators - including the proper arm, wrist, and hand action - will then naturally load and fire with no contrived manipulations or precise timing necessary, thereby returning the face to the position pre-established at address. It's called "giving up control to gain control", and it's the formula for consistently blissful ball striking and seemingly effortless power.
While there are certainly videos on my channel that address this topic, a better option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom
@@SagutoGolf , Thanks Tom, I understand what you are saying, probably been my problem, trying to force ir contrive certain parts of my swing, start right and let it happen. I'll be joining your teaching course in the need future.
Just a quick note are you using steel or graphite shafts ?
My PXG's are equipped with AeroTech Steel Fiber shafts in S-flex.
Curious what brand shoes you are wearing in this video?
They are Athalonz.
Hi Rick - As @tomguenther9608 stated in his reply, they are made by Athalonz and these are their new Mana Mangrove Pro shoes. I absolutely love the feel, the look, and the grip on the ground! You can learn more about them here: www.athalonz.com/products/mana-mangrove-pro
If you're ever interested in a pair be sure to use the code SAGUTOGOLF at checkout to claim your discount.
Tom
Is it the same with the driver? Same thoughts?
Yes - this swing key also applies to the driver! In fact, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: czcams.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/video.html
Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ This will provide a nice foundational understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag.
Tom
Does this work for driver? I have severe OCFHD with my driver 😭
LOL!! Yes - absolutely, Jarrod! This swing key also applies to the irons. In fact, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: czcams.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/video.html
No psychologist's couch needed to treat your OCFHD. Instead, here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ This will provide a nice foundational understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag.
Tom
@@SagutoGolf Thanks for the reply you’re a legend!
I set up against the wall and when I go through the wall, my left leg is somewhat bowed (loss of power) before it straightens at the top of the forward swing; your left leg is angled and straight. How do I get rid of the bow and use my left leg like a door hinge for more power and distance, without hurting my knee?
It all begins with a proper setup, Joe. For example, the outward flaring of both feet 10-20 degrees in our setup facilitates the proper amount of body-friendly, free-flowing hip turn back and through. This is a major power move that also keeps the club traveling on the correct path. If you were to square your feet so that they were perpendicular to the target line, then your hips would be impeded from turning sufficiently in the backswing (which would then inhibit the shoulders from executing a full and effortless turn), and from releasing properly in the downswing to propel the club through the zone. Restricting this action can cause a variety of path issues and/or also place strain on the 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.
While there are certainly videos on my channel that address this topic, a better option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom
One of the most frustrating and amazing moments in golf...when you realize how easy the swing is, but not easy to discover.
This game is just not that simple! Or can it be, Johnny???..... That's exactly what I try to convey in my videos and particularly in the online school. Easy? No. No way. But can it be simplified to the point where anyone who commits to it can experience consistently crispy, powerful, body-friendly ball striking bliss? Absolutely!!
TS
@@SagutoGolf Hell yeah brotherhood
You should make a golf hypnosis video for us
LOL! Just let the soothing drone of my voice in these videos lead you into your slumber. That's about as close as I'll ever get to doing hypnosis.....😆
Tom, we need shot tracer, so we can fully enjoy the crispiness!!
I do have a number of videos on this channel where I've used a shot tracer, Bob. Here are a few of them:
- czcams.com/video/cVggUORbs5I/video.html
- czcams.com/video/UnOMjaDl3fE/video.html
- czcams.com/video/NthJA6TTZpo/video.html
- czcams.com/video/CSAvOMD7m_A/video.html
- czcams.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/video.html
- czcams.com/video/pQEriWz9hGI/video.html
Keep it crispy!
Tom
What shoes are those?
They are Athalonz new Mana Mangrove Pro shoes, John. I absolutely love the feel, the look, and the grip on the ground! You can learn more about them here: www.athalonz.com/products/mana-mangrove-pro
If you're ever interested in a pair be sure to use the code SAGUTOGOLF at checkout to claim your discount.
Tom
Is your head staying centred, not going forward. Thanks
Yes, Mark - it remains in place until after impact, when I allow it to release.
Can you do a video on inside out shanks please!! 😅 asking for a freind.
LOL! Your "friend's" shanks can be the result of a variety of actions, Russell: 1) They may be too steep on the downswing and thereby exposing the hosel to the ball; 2) Conversely, their downswing path may be too in to out (which you are suggesting may be your "friend's" issue); 3) They may be rolling the face open during the backswing; 4) Their wrists may not be hinging properly (which is often the case when a golfer tries to manufacture or force the hinge rather than just allowing it to happen); 5) They are setting up with the ball positioned at the heel of the club; 6) They are losing your pre-established relationship with the ball (i.e.: a deficiency in the Tilt component); 7) Some combination of any of the above; 8) More... What I'm getting at is that there are a number of potential causes, and without actually seeing your "friend's" swing it's impossible for me to identify the culprit behind their hosel rockets.
FYI, there are entire sections of my online school dedicated to resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues. Has that friend of yours looked into it? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - they will find very detailed instruction and drills that takes them through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish. Thousands of folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews.
Also, I do offer an a la carte swing video analysis service. Here is a link where your friend can learn more about this: noodle.shop/sagutogolf
I hope this helps your friend....😎
Tom
What about hitting driver
This swing key also applies to the driver. In fact, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: czcams.com/video/o0xscMyN3v8/video.html
Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ This will provide a nice foundational understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag.
Tom