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Tom, I have been playing golf for 50 years and never have I enjoyed it more than I did yesterday. Been shooting in the mid to high 80’s for years but after watching as many of your lessons as I can find on RUclips I shot 76. You really explained the swing well and I find it works just as you said. Thank you.
That is FANTASTIC, Ricky - congratulations on your awesome round!! 💪💪 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 - more importantly - your enjoyment, and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Right there with you. Shot my very first 70 round ever a couple weeks ago - a 76. And this past weekend nailed my first Eagle from 105 yards out. I do not use this method with my Woods as I already hit those well and do not want to screw the woods up. But this has been great for all my irons.
@@SagutoGolf Hi there ! I’m seriously thinking of giving your swing method a good go as my return to golf after a 25 year lay off has been a struggle. I’d like to join the academy too to make sure I’m getting all the information needed. My question is am I able to cancel my subscription at anytime? I know it’s not a lot to pay but I don’t have much spare income to be honest but can afford it at the moment. Thanks Scott
1 month of fully committing to the SagutoGolf method. Weight forward swing... right elbow rotated inward at address.... lead arm straight... big muscles swing.... I shot the best round of my life. Zero chunks! This man simplifies the game! True Legend... Watch the pros swing... if they shift any weight they end up right back where hes saying never leave. Weight forward = Eliminate Variables and timing. Swing Away!
That is *AWESOME,* Philip - congrats on your new personal best!! 💪💪 I’m very glad to know that my instruction is clicking with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. And I appreciate your validating remarks with regard to what the Tour players are doing - "let him who has eyes see"!!! 😎 Thanks so much for sharing your _DRAMATIC_ ball striking improvement and resulting on-course success, and keep up the fantastic work!! Tom
Fairly new golfer here. No one out there explains the golf swing more easily than Tom. I've been building and adjusting my swing one detail at a time with your videos. Broke 100 this year and just shot a 91 last weekend. Hoping to break 90 before the end of the year. Thank you Tom, greetings from Arizona!
A new golfer about to break 90?? That is *OUTSTANDING,* Charles!! 💪💪 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 dramatic improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
This is finally the one video, out of every video i’ve ever watched, or advice i’ve ever gotten from anyone, this advice stuck with me and I’ve never hit more consistent shots. This was the “click” for me! Thanks Tom
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 lesson 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
im 70 and have played for 40 years...mostly poorly...lessons new clubs etc...dont know whether to Hate you or Love You! Som-b*tch you are the First One Ive Ever Watched that makes sense and can make this fun again! and Ive had spine and shoulder surgery!
I vote for just love me and get on with playing some great golf.....😆 Seriously, a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion. Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built. Have you looked into the comprehensive, sequential learning platform of the online school yet? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. You don't need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing, experience great ball striking, and reclaim - or even exceed - yardages from years past. I hope you'll give the school some thought. Thanks for your message and keep up the great work!! Tom
I've been enrolled in Tom's online course for a few months. I went to the driving range today keeping my weight forward , while only turning my shoulders and arms. I've never been more happy with my distance and hitting the ball very straight or just a baby draw. It seemed really easy today. I did put the work in to get my set-up correct, grip, posture, hands and arm position, along the other things that build a great set-up. Once you get the set-up down, you start improving a lot then. When you put all the things you learned in the course together after some practice, it will enable you to play as good as you want. After the course, which I continue to watch over and over, it will depend on how much time you can put in improving these learned skills. The course covers it all.
A most excellent progress report, Scott! You absolutely nailed it with your remarks regarding the setup. As I've often said, if we get our setup right we will execute a good swing unless we allow some noxious variable to creep in. However, if our setup is not correct then all bets are off in terms of what might happen next. I sincerely appreciate your validating testimonials for the online school, and I'm thrilled for your improvement!! Thanks for your ongoing support, keep up the fabulous work, and I wish you all the best for a Blessed, Healthy, Happy 2024 that has you enjoying the best golf of your life! Tom
Tom, I am sure you will get some push back on this BUT not from me. No matter what swing system I’ve learned I keep coming back to this stack & tilt method that produces better (not necessarily perfect) results for me. And if I forget to move further forward, that’s seems to be okay as long I rotate around my left leg (which is easy to do because I’m on my left side already). This video is an important one and a keeper.
I'm accustomed to pushback from the innocently uninformed and the mistaught as well as those misguided naysayers, but it's all inconsequential since this swing model resides in the truth. “Truth" is defined as that which conforms to reality, and this swing system conforms to the unchanging realities of Physics, Geometry, and data from the game’s best golf ball strikers. That's the truth, and the results - as backed up by countless unsolicited testimonials - are the proof. Resistance is thusly futile..... 😎 Thanks for your kind words and ongoing support!! Tom
Thank you Tom for this lesson, it has changed my game like crazy. Last round was an 84, then I tried your stack and tilt method, and first time out, I shot a 73! Can I say that again…a 73!!!!! At 66 years old I drove the ball into a green side bunker on a 305 yd par four hole. My head stays centered for the first time in 55 years of playing this crazy game. I actually gained distance on all clubs due to much better contact in the center of the face. I can’t wait to get out and try it again. Now I just have to shoot my age😂.Thank you so much for making this video
That is *OUTSTANDING,* Mike!!! 💪💪 I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play so quickly and effectively!! Thanks so much for sharing your dramatic improvement, keep up the great work, and let's see how low you can go!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Tried this today on the range impact improved substantially as well as accuracy and distance, fantastic advice. Didn't need a lot of swing thoughts just concentrated on keeping weight forward not moving the head off the ball shoulder under chin. So much easier than the 100 things I was trying to do at once that don't work before I can just enjoy playing
That's fantastic, Jimmy! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing so quickly and effectively! 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 think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Outstanding, Jon! 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 Saguto, PGA PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
I only started playing golf about 3 years ago. But it was a year and a half ago that I found Tom. Just his simple weight shift to the front foot and step myself a little closer to the ball to keep my elbows in tighter is crazy how much better my golf game went from last season to this season. Your tips have helped me tremendously and I have Tom to thank for it. I throw your RUclips channel in my ear when I get to work and just listen to ya. Appreciate you Tom, you've taught me golf basically to this point! Much love brother!
I sincerely appreciate your kind and validating remarks, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!! Thanks so much for your support in sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: 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! I’ve been struggling with my irons so bad, I felt like I couldn’t hit them at all and it really got in my head. This video was my breakthrough and I literally shaved 11 strokes off of what I’ve been shooting recently. Unbelievable. Thanks so much for your lessons, the best RUclips golf instructor bar none!
That's OUTSTANDING, Joshua!! 💪💪 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 dramatic 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/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
This completed the Saguto Trilogy, and I'm amazed. Last year I put these pieces into practice: first the Shoulder Pointing to The Ball. The shoulder turn lesson started it. Second, tucking the right elbow. You did a great lesson, and I think you also compiled video of the golf legends all tucking the elbow. I started hitting some decent shots. Then, Number Three, I found the Weight Forward video just at the end of when I could play last year, this year I've incorporated them the best I can, and I've never enjoyed golf as much as my last two rounds. Last round I shot a 94. I just took the game up again two years ago, I've never threatened 100 since returning to the game. I've been putting 8 irons onto the green and holding them from 130, with a simple yet powerful swing. Being 130 out used to be a 7 if not a 6 iron. As you can tell, I'm a fan, thank you!
That is OUTSTANDING!! I’m very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Thanks so much for your support in sharing your dramatic ball striking improvement and resulting enjoyment, and keep up the fantastic work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: If you've not already joined, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
I don’t have access to a range or course right now and struggle to get to the finish position in balance until last night. I stood in front of the mirror, arms crossed against my chest, weight forward and moved my shoulders back and forward finishing in balance. What a good feeling. Thank you!.
My pleasure! I'm very glad to know that this lesson and the feels it provided resonated with you, Jim, and I hope it performs well when you are finally able to take it out to the course! 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
@@SagutoGolf I hit a few 8 irons this morning. The finish position was so easy to achieve with weight forward at address. Thank you. My contact was not consistent so maybe I should join the queue for online instruction.
I know I have said it before Tom, but totally committed to weight forward for my round today!! Only used 3 wood but didn't miss the fairway once! I play off 18, shot 83 with 42 points. Man, it works! Gave me so much confidence as I was hitting same spot every time! Scores showed how good a technique it is! Started loving golf again
That's *OUTSTANDING,* Simon - congrats on an exceptional round and on hitting 100% of the fairways!! Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and the resulting confidence and enjoyment, and keep up the fantastic work!! 💪💪 Tom
Tom, I've recently started playing golf..around 7 months now and was struggling to get some form of consistency. Went through all the pros on RUclips and just got flat out confused by the almost hypocrisy of the do's and don'ts of golf, especially stance. Then I found your channel and honestly the whole putting weight on the front foot and leaning forward just worked and having a club width between the ball and heel of my foot for all clubs has just synced with me. Fast forward to today where a mate of mine, same bloke who got me into golf, was struggling with consistent shots with irons and driver... I told him your technique and boom straight and long down the driving range .. I even blurted out 'yes, nice and crispy' haha worked a charm and hes changed his whole stance now. So thank you for not just changing one golfer but making it easy enough for me to impart it onto another to help fix their striking game as well.
That is fabulous, Allan!! 💪💪 Yes - unfortunately, such sorcery from this dark underworld of golf instruction rarely finds its way to the mainstream because if too many folks found out about it the mainstream would then be rendered irrelevant....... 😎 I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. Excellent job incorporating the lessons into your swing and obtaining a level of understanding that enabled you to successfully convey a key element of this swing system to that mate of yours!! Thanks for sharing, keep up the great work, and keep it crispy out there!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Awesome!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope the weight-forward component performs well when you put it into play!! Tom Saguto, PGA PS: By the way, since my channel’s content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Awesome - I'm very glad to know that this video resonated with you, Naveed - nice job figuring this concept out on your own!! By the way, last week's episode from my channel was all about weight forward, including with the driver. Here is a link in case you would like to check it out: ruclips.net/video/PjOCxLWAKW4/видео.html Thanks for your message and support! Tom Saguto, PGA PS: By the way, since my channel’s content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom is the only RUclips golf channel I watch to improve my game. When I stopped listening to other channels and implemented what he teaches my golf game took off for the better. And this particular lesson has helped me so much
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Dalton, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction! Thanks so much for your support and for sharing your improvement, and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Me too. Not that the other guys are wrong, but Tom's methods are the only ones that work for me. It has significantly helped my game from tee to green.
@@steveshaw4780 couldn’t agree more. What you said is true, other coach’s could be correct but it’s how it connects with me mentally on a level that’s transferable to the course and range.
You always wake me up when I start to go wrong, its usually late in the game and I start to sway and my game goes off line. Tiredness is creeping up on me and I must remind myself to keep control, Thanks Tom from Jerry (in NZ spring is here.).
Happy Spring, Jerry!! Yes - it's so important to recognize the initial warning signs of fatigue and/or complacency if we are going to hold our round together and prevent it from derailing. Otherwise, those "ghosts of swings past" - who are just hanging around waiting for an opening to haunt us - will come flying back in. By the way, now that your season is upon you, how about refreshing yourself with some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Have fun out there! Tom
After trying everything in your video along with suppressing my urge to swing as hard as I can…I have had the best ball striking ever. Thank you is inadequate, but thank you.
That's fantastic, Kenneth!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing!! And excellent work with regard to suppressing that urge. It is so important to feel the transition in order to quell the "hit" instinct and get the downswing started in the proper sequence, and slowing things down to discover and ingrain our ideal swing rhythm is an excellent way to accomplish that. This does not mean that we’re going to be slow through the zone. We are simply dialing in our tempo for grooving the correct path and achieving consistent sweet spot contact (i.e.: maximizing our “smash factor”). Think in terms of Els, Couples, Matsuyama, Cam Young, Morikawa, for example. Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Cogorno just made a video about as well. I love this feel for my irons but do like a little shift on my driver or else my ball flight can be either really high or really low.
Cool. I'm glad to know that my buddy Eric is going forward with this concept, Jake, so to speak.... 😎 Can you have some transfer of pressure into the trail side in the takeaway? Yes - as long as you keep your center intact and don't shift off the ball. But you best be back into your lead side by time you get to the transition. That aside, 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: ruclips.net/video/o0xscMyN3v8/видео.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. Keep up the great work! Tom
You are so right. Too much weight shift kills except on the driver. I tore my meniscus 5 months ago and I went back to golf abt 1 month after the surgery. I couldn’t shift to my back leg bc of the pain in my right knee and I actually hit the ball better and have added 10 yards per club bc I don’t shift back. Handicap dropped from a 6 to a 1. Greta advice. Well done
I appreciate that, Will! The need for a weight shift in the golf swing is one of the greatest fallacies ever taught, and it has led many an amateur golfer into the vast abyss of chronic inconsistency and frustration. This system certainly allows for some transfer of pressure into the trail side during the takeaway. After all, we are moving the mass of the arms and club backwards during that initial stage of the swing. Some like to sense the dynamic pressure shifts; others prefer the feel of a gradual increasing of weight load into the lead leg from the start. However, in either scenario the key here is that we do not allow our mass - and thereby our swing center and low point - to drift back at any point. In the swing I teach we start with our weight forward (generally 55/45 for the short and mid irons, 60/40 for the longer clubs), gradually add more forward weight load into the transition (70/30), 80/20 halfway down, 90/10 impact, and 95/5 finish. There's no "weight shift"; instead, it's just a gradually increasing load onto the lead side. And the result is a centered, low-maintenance, body-friendly, consistent, and tremendously powerful motion. By the way, this does apply to the driver as well. 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: ruclips.net/video/o0xscMyN3v8/видео.html Would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Thanks for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom
Tried this for the first time today at the range and then for today's round. Ball strike was way more consistent and improved on my last 3 rounds by 23 shots, and that was with 5 balls in the water. Will definitely persevere with this
That's fabulous, John! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!! Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
This HAS to be the BEST lesson. A previous video talk about weight forward which I adopted and it transformed my game big time. The sound of club on ball is just orchestral!! Thank you Tom. 👏🏼 Golfer in 🇬🇧
I'm very glad to know that my instruction on the weight-forward component is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!! 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 think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
You ROCK Tom! Been mashing the ball. Focus on low hands and getting my left shoulder pointed at the ball on the backswing. On the downswing, its getting the left arm off the chest. I focus on the "Cheese Wedge" with the right wrist for maximum compression. Coming up on 60, playing the best golf of my life. Schooling the young kids! So much FUN! Life is too short not to play great golf!
That's *AWESOME!!* 💪💪 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. And yes - there's nothing like a good wedge of cheese paired with that extra crispy KFC!! 😆😆 Thanks so much for sharing your success, keep up the great work, and keep on showing those young bucks who's boss!! Tom PS: By the way, 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 seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews.
Tom, I improved my iron game a lot with your weight forward teaching. However, I struggle with my driver… I find myself hitting down and the ball goes too high with little distance and tons of backspin…. Can you give more tips on how to master your idea but with the driver please?
I'm very glad to learn of your ball striking improvement with the irons! 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: ruclips.net/video/o0xscMyN3v8/видео.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 - which is quite common early in the process as a golfer gets accustomed to applying the weight-forward concept to that club - 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. Keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom
Tom, you are teaching it in this video and teaching things in other great videos. My wife returned to Costa Rica where she lives and works. I’ve got the home to myself, with 10+ ft. ceilings, a long hallway and a front door I never use. Went to Edwin Watts here in San Antonio, purchased a plush Matt that won’t slide tile floors and 2 dozen black/yellow practice balls. Working on weight forward, right arm tucked into my side and keep swing below my right shoulder.
When the cat's away...... 😆😆 That's awesome! Now just add a camera to take video and monitor your progress and you'll have yourself a perfect indoor practice facility! I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you. Keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will really like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Hey Tom, I must admit you kind of blew my mind with this. I feel that I have been dismissive of the whole stack and tilt thing as an early 2000s fad for a long time, but I wouldn't even call this idea something specific to just stack and tilt. If you look at great players, even old videos of Jack Nicklaus, it looks like his hips and his weight is staying more forward which allowed him to stay centered. Once I gave this a go, I actually began to feel my hips naturally "firing" to start the downswing with a lateral movement towards the target and my arms coming down on the proper plane without even thinking about it. So anyway, just wanted to say thanks. Goes to show with the right fundamentals the golf swing can be simple.
Sadly, Jim, 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). Anyway, I'll get off my soapbox now. 😎 I sincerely appreciate your message, and I'm very glad to learn of your improvement since deploying these concepts. Excellent job! 💪💪 Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: If you've not already done so, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. 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 thank you so much, just tried this out at the range and was hitting so much more cleanly. I think my head was naturally bobbling quite a lot and this has massively helped in reducing that.
Awesome!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing so quickly!! Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
That's outstanding, Steve!! I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!! Thanks so much for your support in sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom
Just wanna say thank you for this video!! Watched it and applied this concept to my next range session - immediately had improvement in ball striking. I’ve watched countless videos on how to hit in front of the golf ball and this is by far the best one. Great video!!!
My pleasure, Ryan!! 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 improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Awesome!! 💪💪 I'm for your dramatic ball striking improvement, and I sincerely appreciate your kind words regarding the online school and this body-friendly, consistent, powerful swing system for all ages!! Thanks so much for your support and keep up the fantastic work!! Tom
Thanks Clay - I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice! And yes - great advice. To minimize frustration and maximize enjoyment, play the tees that are appropriate for your ability and average driving distance. And if you experience improvements in both, then consider stepping back if you are up to the challenge! 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 structured learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
On my home page along with this video I saw a video on why golfers have a problem with shifting their weight. I ignored that video and watched this one. Why introduce an unnecessary variable into my swing? It’s a no-brainer. Thanks for your videos.
My pleasure, and I appreciate your validating remarks!! The notion of a “weight” shift in the golf swing has led many an amateur golfer into the vast abyss of chronic inconsistency and frustration. In fact, here is Jack Nicklaus on weight shift: "I don't believe in a lateral shift," says Nicklaus. "Of course not. I believe in staying on the ball." Asked what he thinks about teachers who advocate a weight shift, he answers, "They don't know how to play." Now, there is certainly an allowance for a transfer of “pressure” into the trail side. After all, we are moving the mass of the arms and club back and around us during the takeaway and backswing. Some like to sense the dynamic pressure shifts; others prefer the feel of a gradual increasing of weight load into the lead leg from the start. However, in either scenario the key here is that we do not allow our mass - and thereby our swing center and low point - to drift back at any point. In the swing I teach we start with our weight forward (generally 55/45 for the short and mid irons, 60/40 for the longer clubs), gradually add more forward weight load into the transition (70/30), 80/20 halfway down, 90/10 impact, and 95/5 finish. There's no "weight shift"; instead, it's just a gradually increasing load onto the lead side. And the result is a centered, low-maintenance, body-friendly, consistent, and tremendously powerful motion. Thanks again for your message and have fun out there! 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
Thank you i just tested this method and find a more consistent play. Keep in mind i have L4-5 L5-S1 lower back injury Wedge-8. Weight on front foot 7-6. Weight a bit centered(forward) 5-3. Weight a bit centered(forward) Driver. Weight on back foot(forward)❤ With the range ball I'm around 10-15 yards below PGA average and ball speed around 5-10mph lower. Edit: I tried hitting from Wedge-Driver with weight front foot. I get more consistent ❤
My pleasure, and I appreciate your validating this with your results! By the way, given your stated issues you may be interested to know that a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion. Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built. In other words, you don't need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing, experience great ball striking, and reclaim - or even exceed - yardages from years past. 😎 Anyway, thanks again for you message and keep up the great work!! Tom
With this video and the one talking about my right elbow tucked in. Very little head movement is amazing I have practiced it now hitting into my net in the backyard. You have me hitting it so much better now. I am 71 and heading to the course to play tomorrow with my buddies. I hope to be able to perform my new swing. Thanks a lot.
I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you, Dean; excellent job incorporating it into your swing!! I hope it performed well when you put it into play today, but do be patient with yourself in this regard as it can take some time for changes to translate from practice to the pressures of course play. By the way, you may be interested to know that a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion. Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built. Have you looked into the comprehensive, sequential learning platform of the online school yet? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. You don't need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing, experience great ball striking, and reclaim - or even exceed - yardages from years past. I hope you'll give the school some thought. Thanks so much for sharing your ball striking improvement, keep up the great work, and most importantly - have fun out there!! Tom
After multiple decades of golf I’ve come to realize that I and likely most other golfers just aren’t athletic enough shift weight and consistently strike the ball first. I have tried over and over again. I can do it about half the time in practice and rarely ever on the course. Keeping my weight on the front foot is the only way for me. Tom’s channel has been a big help.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. The ill-advised notion of a “weight” shift in the golf swing is one of the greatest fallacies ever taught, and it has led many an amateur golfer into the vast abyss of chronic inconsistency and frustration. The system I teach certainly allows for transfer of “pressure” into the trail side. After all, we are moving the mass of the arms and club back and around us during the takeaway and backswing. Some like to sense the dynamic pressure shifts; others prefer the feel of a gradual increasing of weight load into the lead leg from the start. However, in either scenario the key here is that we do not allow our mass - and thereby our swing center and low point - to drift back at any point. This body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance swing system is rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology, and it is modeled on empirical observations of the game's greatest ball strikers. As such it does not discriminate by age or ability - from kids to seniors and everyone in between, inclusive of the best players in the world. Watch any Tour event on TV and you'll see a significant number of players executing these motions, a fact corroborated by just how many of them have a very centered swing with the lead knee flexing and the trail leg straightening during the backswing, their lead arms on or very close to their tilted shoulder planes, and their hands deep behind their trail shoulder at the top. So, after those multiple decades spent in the abyss, if you'd really like to get on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, sequential platform, please consider my online school. It will make for a far more efficient, superior, and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. The school is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Thanks for your message. Now, let's get you on the path towards consistently crispy ball striking bliss! Tom
This makes sooo much sense I noticed this in your recent video on the driver mistake lesson. I see how you place your weight to the lead leg and you pivot around that.
YES! The need for a weight shift in the golf swing is one of the greatest fallacies ever taught, Adam, and it has led many an amateur golfer into the vast abyss of chronic inconsistency and frustration. This system certainly allows for some transfer of pressure into the trail side during the takeaway. After all, we are moving the mass of the arms and club backwards during that initial stage of the swing. Some like to sense the dynamic pressure shifts; others prefer the feel of a gradual increasing of weight load into the lead leg from the start. However, in either scenario the key here is that we do not allow our mass - and thereby our swing center and low point - to drift back at any point. In the swing I teach we start with our weight forward (generally 55/45 for the short and mid irons, 60/40 for the longer clubs), gradually add more forward weight load into the transition (70/30), 80/20 halfway down, 90/10 impact, and 95/5 finish. There's no "weight shift"; instead, it's just a gradually increasing load onto the lead side. And the result is a centered, low-maintenance, body-friendly, consistent, and tremendously powerful motion. Would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Thanks - I'm glad you're enjoying my lesson videos! Tom
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Sedrick, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. Thanks for your support and keep up the great work!! 👍👍 Tom PS: By the way, since my lesson 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 structured learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
That's Fantastic, Shahid! 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 improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom
Tom, I love your videos and how simple you make the golf swing! I've been playing for over 40 years and played scratch golf for many of those when I was able to play alot. I stay around a 4 to 5 hdcp now and can only play about twice a month. Never had a lesson, just read alot of instructional material. I have been really struggling with fat wedge shots lately, especially when the lie is tight and moist like on almost all fairways at my home course. I was dumbfounded at how well this "weight forward" tip worked! It's SO easy and I was able to produce such crisp shots today on a freshly rained on course! I hit 7 out of 9 in reg and my wedge shots were all solid and going the perfect distance. Thanks so much!
Awesome!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your wedge play!! Thanks so much for sharing your crispy improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom
Thanks Stefano - I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style for this fantastic swing system are resonating with you!! Keep up the great work!! Tom
This guy is the man, couple that with the shoulder rotation and you have consistency, make the game simple, eliminate variables. He explains it so simply.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Brody, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction! Thanks for your message and support! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will really like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Tom, really great tip. I started this swing change only a few weeks ago and am really starting to notice a huge distance difference as well as creating a divot in front of the ball. I am hitting it longer and straighter with less effort. Love it. I used to drop the club and scoop the ball and couldn't understand why I was not a long ball hitter. I hit my 3 wood off the fairway 210 yards and landed the green last round, the divot in front of the ball and it felt great. This exact tip is the answer to my short distance and pulling issues. Thank you.
I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you, Chris; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!! Thanks so much for sharing your dramatic ball striking improvements and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
I watch and like many of your no nonsense instruction videos and they are making a difference. In the last 3 weeks I have dropped an average of 8 strokes per round. The weight forward approach is eliminating the left pull due to more core input in the downswing. I will continue to watch and like your instructional videos for certain. The biggest difference I noticed is far less inconsistency now becoming more accurate and crisp ball striking. A work in progress training this old dog to learn new tricks but the proof is in the ball striking...thanks again.
Thanks! I'm glad to know that this weight-forward lesson resonated with you, and I appreciate your validating remarks! 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
*Outstanding!!* 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 ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, since my lesson content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Sounds good, 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 tomorrow! 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 structured learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom, I love it and use your weight forward approach. It has helped me tremendously. Talk more about rotating your trail side (shoulder AND hips) through the ball because without that piece it’s easy to get stuck! At least it was for me until I figured it out… thanks so much
I'm very glad to know that my channel's instruction is resonating with you, and I'm thrilled for your improvement!! Given the nature of your question, I suggest that the level of detail you seek is best found in the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school, and it will make for a far more efficient and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. The school is where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find in-depth instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish. Plus, all my short game courses (putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play), advanced level content, diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Thanks for your message and keep up the great work! 💪💪 Tom
Tom, great video. Tried this before and worked, then wanted to add more swing thoughts (of course from watching other videos). All that did was create frustration. Back to this swing again and the results are amazing. Effortless accuracy and distance. Thank you
Thanks - I'm glad to know that this video and my content in general are helping you! With regard to watching different videos from different sources, please be careful in navigating the muddied, overly-complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. That is not a dig against any other teachers out there. It's simply best to commit to a system - whether it be this body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance method or another - put your blinders on, and stick to it. And if the 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 seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Keep it simple, keep it crispy!! 😎 Tom
Tom, this is the single best piece of advice on the internet. You have fixed so many of my problems by keeping it simple and effective. Thank you for your content!!
Awesome!! 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 think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
That's awesome, White!! 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 validating the weight-forward component with your results, and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Robert, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will really like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Awesome!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Richard; excellent job incorporating it into your swing!! Thanks so much for sharing your ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Can't thank you enough for this tip. I watched a video where you talked about this a while back and not only has it helped me, but a lot of my friends as well.
My pleasure!! I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I am very glad to know that you and your friends are benefiting from my channel's instruction content. Thanks so much for the referrals and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Thanks Tom, older golfers like me need to hear simple suggestions such as slow down and stop moving all over. Breaking down the swing the way you do has my son saying “Dad that was the best swing you ever had”! 15 minutes a day when I can is getting my head straight. Thanks again
I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you, Darin; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and evoking such a reaction from your son!! Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Thx for the refresh on this principle. I always forget and have a weight shift. And yes it causes all misses. So next round this is my focus. Appreciate.
My pleasure, Tim! It's so important to be aware of our tendencies when we get lazy, tired, or complacent out there (which happens to all of us). This way we'll have a short checklist of possible causes if we begin to leak oil mid-round. Keep it forward; keep it crispy!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will really like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Thanks Tom....great stuff as always. I've learned so much from you over the years. One thing I also noticed in applying this technique is the value of opening the left foot, I'm amazed by how many players and pros square up to the ball and force that rotation. That few degrees makes a ton of difference to help me open my hips open. Thanks for all your great content and looking forward for the Saguto Traveling Teaching Tour here out West one day! Keep it crispy!
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Todd, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! Yes indeed - The flaring of *_both_* feet 10-20 degrees 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. Thanks so much for your support and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, have you checked out my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” lately? That's where you can learn some key aspects of this swing system in a more structured manner, and I've recently updated it with some more of my favorite drills. Here's the link: go.saguto.golf/
its true tom, and not only the lateral loss ofyour axis,i asked my partner to video just six swings from back of the ball !! from address my head moved 2" to 5" UP,,, from the ball and it never occured to me just how much relationship to the ball was lost,so add that to any amount of `shifting` no amount of hand/eye co-ordination can get you back to the ball , ever.👍
That's fantastic! 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 think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Rich; excellent job incorporating it into your swing!! 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: ruclips.net/video/o0xscMyN3v8/видео.html Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
LOL!!! I hope you didn't accidently down one of those red chili peppers that they routinely throw in there to kick it up a notch. That always makes for an eventful "freeing up" process.... 😬😆 Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed the lesson. You're bound to hit the kriap out of the ball now..... Tom
Gary Edwin teaches a similar method he calls the Right Sided Swing (RSS), very much stacked on the left at address, definitely helps with consistent low point control!
I subscribe to and teach the Stack and Tilt swing and choose to "stay in my lane" when it comes to other lesson content out there, Jeff. That's certainly not a slap against any other methodologies; it's simply that the system I teach is rooted in physics and geometry, and it is modeled on empirical observations of the game's most prolific ball strikers. As such it works for me and for countless golfers across the globe who continue to flood my inbox with unsolicited testimonials of enjoying the best golf of their lives. Having said that, since Stack and Tilt is a robust swing system based on data from the game’s best golf ball strikers, I am never surprised to learn of similarities between components of my teaching and what other very capable instructors are saying. Cheers! 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 seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom, I really appreciate your very thorough response. I will be looking further into all of your content. Thanks again clarifying my question mate.@@SagutoGolf
Thanks Norman - 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
Welcome aboard, Joe! I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I am very glad to know that you are benefiting from my instruction content and enjoying my teaching style!! Thanks for your message and keep up the great work! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will really like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Appreciate it Tom! Low single digit player here, but always looking to improve. Your personality and delivery is what really makes the difference for me. I've checked out a lot of teachers, but none have impacted my game like you have! Also, I've shared your account with a golf slack channel we have at work...others are also seeing results! Cheers, Joe
Encore merci Tom , pour cette vidéo ! Vous donnez d'excellents conseils en étant toujours décontracté et drôle en plus ! Je vais aller au practice , tout à l'heure car il fait soleil dans mon coin en France et que vous donnez envie de jouer au golf !! Bonne journée !!
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Daniel, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! I hope you had an enjoyable and productive time at that sunny driving range!! Tom
Hmm great concept. I've been playing awhile and always have the traditional weight shift swing, but find it's not consistent enough. Been stuck at around a 13 handicap for the longest time. I'm going to give this a shot and report back.
I'm glad to know that this lesson resonated with you! Unfortunately, such sorcery from this dark underworld of golf instruction rarely finds its way to the mainstream because if too many folks found out about it the mainstream would then be rendered irrelevant....... 😎 Consider that despite all the advances in equipment, technology, golf course grooming, etc. the average golfer still struggles to break 100. Epic failures within the realm of “conventional” instruction, perhaps??? So many misconstrued and/or misguided teachings - such as taking the club straight back, turning the shoulders level while independently lifting the arms, shifting into and torquing against a firm trail side, firing the hips, actively rolling the hands through impact, etc. - have relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of inconsistency and chronic frustration (and chronic back/knee/hip pain as well). I’m doing my best here to clear these up one by one and put an end to this madness. For a really good starting point to get you on the proper path towards consistently crispy ball striking bliss, here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker": go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Let's get your handicap "unstuck" and trending down!! Tom
Everything this guy says is absolutely true. This is the best golf instructional channel on YT. I’ve tried so many different techniques (I have a simulator in my basement) and these tips from SagutoGolf are the ones that make the best sense. Key is you have to hit some balls and utilize these tips and get comfortable before playing a serious round. Thanks Tom!
I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you, David; excellent job putting in the time and effort to incorporate it into your swing and then putting it into play!! Thanks so much for your very kind words and support, and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Hey, im loving Stack n Tilt. I just am concerned im launching my driver a bit low and my carry distance is possibly down although dispersion is the best its ever been for like 30 years.
I'm very glad to know that my S&T instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you, Matthew!! Have you viewed this recent episode in which I emphasized the weight-forward component with the driver and displayed the results on a launch monitor?: ruclips.net/video/PjOCxLWAKW4/видео.html (By the way, carry yardages shown on the monitor were actually understated due to a rather stiff headwind and the use of range balls.) Once fully implemented and properly executed there is no issue with trajectory or distance with any club in the bag, including the driver. While there is certainly content on my channel that addresses the cause of your flighting issue with the driver, a more structured option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Thanks for your message and keep up the great work!! Tom Saguto, PGA
Great! 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 think you will really like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
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: Would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Have been playing for 30 years including in hs but was never taught this. Had some of the best contact of my life in the last session; rotating around the front/left leg allows striking confidence to balloon quickly all of the sudden you’re trying to go after the ball harder and contact stays flush. Broke my L5 25 years ago and my back has never felt this ‘good’ after playing until now. Better contact, more confidence, harder swings, less back damage? The sky must be falling…
LOL! That's awesome!! The old adage "If it sounds to good to be true it probably is" does not apply here. It is simply true! This body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance swing system is rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology, and it is modeled on empirical observations of the game's most prolific ball strikers. As such it does not discriminate by age or ability - from kids to seniors and everyone in between, inclusive of the best players in the world. Watch any Tour event on TV and you'll see a significant number of players executing these motions, a fact corroborated by just how many of them have a very centered swing with the lead knee flexing and the trail leg straightening during the backswing, their lead arms on or very close to their tilted shoulder planes, and their hands deep behind their trail shoulder at the top. 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 the realm of “conventional” instruction, perhaps??? So many misconstrued and/or misguided teachings - such as taking the club straight back, turning the shoulders level while independently lifting the arms, shifting into and torquing against a firm trail side, firing the hips, actively rolling the hands through impact, etc. - have relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of inconsistency and chronic frustration (and chronic back/knee/hip pain as well). Thanks so much for sharing your dramatic and pain-free ball striking success, and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Tom, I can't say I've mastered this yet but I can reliably use it 80-90% of the time (the rest, old habits creep in) and have for the past two months or so. Our golf season is about over but in my outing with my regular buddy our last two rounds, he repeatedly asked if I was a doppelganger (twin) who looked like me but played -- very different golf! 1st hole was a par 5 and without warmup I sent a very solid drive down the center. My approach shot usually ends up ~ 115-125 yds short of the green but this time (3 wood) I had very solid contact and both our jaws dropped to see it bounce on the green!! (Far from the pin and I 3 putted but was still ecstatic). Most of the day went that way! I shared with him my "secret" (your site) so now we'll see if he can catch up. Do you do any vids on chipping/pitching?
That's awesome!! 💪💪 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!! Those "ghosts of swings past" you referred to are stubborn and they don't give up without a fight, but at 80-90% reliability it sure sounds like you've got them on the ropes... Here is a recent chipping lesson that has helped a lot of golfers to really step up their greenside performance: ruclips.net/video/aatbA39KtRc/видео.html I appreciate your support in sharing your improvement and referring your buddy to my channel - hopefully he will soon find his own doppelganger! 😆 Keep up the fabulous work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ This would also be a great starting point for your buddy as it will provide a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
I have to go back and compare this to moe norman videos as I am thinking this is the same method. I believe moe norman braced his right leg (kept it straight) to prevent swaying/shift back of weight. Yes: Keep Your Weight Forward in the Golf Swing. This also confirms your previous tip of keeping weight on your left leg to allow you to better remain staying down on the ball.
While the system I teach shares a one plane feature, it is definitely different from the "single plane" version patterned after Mr. Norman's swing. For example, the straight-line relationship of the arms and club shaft from the DTL view is a trademark of Mr. Norman's setup that one will not typically find in S&T instruction. However, there are also some definite shared features - particularly with regard to the very centered, connected, weight-forward nature of both methods. What I teach is a complete golf swing system based on data from the best golf ball strikers - and Moe Norman would certainly be included among them. The S&T folks determined from this study of these ball striking legends that they all had 3 things in common (the 3 main golf fundamentals): 1. Hit the ground in the same spot every time (consistent crispy contact) 2. Have enough length to play the golf course well (power) 3. Be able to have a predictable curve (accuracy). A player MUST be able to do those 3 things to be good at golf, and Mr. Norman certainly did! 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 structured learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Thanks for your message! Tom Saguto, PGA
Tom I couldn’t strike the ball to save my life. As I tried watching so many different videos on here before watching your videos. Keeping the weight forward, and hogan’s tucked elbow has changed my game. To quote you, my ball striking has been crispier than KFC lately! Keep making awesome videos!!
That's awesome, Charles!! 💪💪 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 ball striking improvement and keep it KFCrispy out there!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
This is great. I hit the ball much more consistant, much more accurate, and always on line. The only problem is that the ball flight is a bit lower than id like. When I hit greens I get about 10 to 20 feet of roll out instead of "sticking it".
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Matthew; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!! Once you get more comfortable with the weight-forward component and you are properly executing it, you will find that you are able to flight your shots as high as you desire. To this end, would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom
I know it was just one range session but I left literally saying "F#@$%ing Amazing! I focused on practicing the posting on the left side. I had that visual of rotating around a post on my left side and shot after shot, from P - Driver, consistently straight shots, that felt buttery! I'll report back once I get to single digit handicap, which I really feel I can achieve with this swing.
OUTSTANDING!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing through your bag. Thanks so much for sharing your dramatic ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: With regard to that single handicap goal, if you've not already done so have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
Hi again Tom...VERY TOUGH QUESTION for you...after practicing your amazing tips/techniques I shot a 73 on a par 70. Five bogies and two birdies. Should I get rid of the bogies or just shoot more birdies next time?...ps thanx so much!
Hmm.... I've got to think long and hard about this one. It all comes down to intention. If you desire to see how low you can go, then yes - absolutely - call for the substitutions. If, on the other hand, you have no conscience and are looking to sandbag your hcp, then try to look surprised and disgusted when those three two-footers lip out on you....😎
Tom, I gotta say you are hilariously wacky... in a good way. 🤣 I love your methods - it is what changed me from being a poor ball striker to a pretty good one - "it" being weight forward, stack and tilt, whatever you want to call it. Makes it so much easier for the amateur to perform... I didn't get it through you, btw, but now I come to your videos to reinforce and continue to try to learn, and the entertainment value you provide makes learning easier. And yes, you are debunking what 95% of golfers think is the correct way to strike a golf ball. Although top level pros may not exactly utilize your methods, they do on short irons - watch how they set up with more weight on the left side... I used to sway off the ball as well, which then requires a fairly big move back to the right - results are inconsistency and poor contact, etc...
I'm glad to know that you're enjoying my "lesson and a show" instruction style, Kyle, and I'm thrilled to learn of your improvement through this fantastic Stack and Tilt swing! Actually, this body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance system is rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology, and it is modeled on empirical observations of the game's most prolific ball strikers. As such it does not discriminate by age or ability - from kids to seniors and everyone in between, inclusive of the best players in the world. Watch any Tour event on TV and you'll see a significant number of players executing these motions through their entire bag, 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 seasoned, 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 I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: 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 the realm of “conventional” instruction, perhaps??? So many misconstrued and/or misguided teachings - such as taking the club straight back, turning the shoulders level while independently lifting the arms, shifting into and torquing against a firm trail side, actively rolling the hands through impact, etc. - have relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of inconsistency and chronic frustration (and chronic back/knee/hip pain as well). Thanks for your message and support, and keep up the great work! Tom
Tom, great video, thank you. I have tried and tried to move like you but I am quite bow-legged, can I do this swing with this impediment? Can you teach me that? Thanks.
I'm glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Geoff! Being bow-legged should not affect your ability to execute this swing. For example, have a look at this short clip on how we set our feet: ruclips.net/user/shortsGKTdDC6WvjU 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 one were to square their feet so that they were perpendicular to the target line, then their 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. This being the case, I see no conflicts for you! Should you wish to get on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, sequential platform, please consider my online school. It will make for a far more efficient, superior, and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. The school is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Thanks, Tom
Traditional golf instruction has failed me time and time again. Gonna follow your instruction for a while and see if I can resurrect my game. Since Ive got a golf themed RUclips channel…its kind of a big deal. 😂 Love your sense of humor…makes the videos FUN!!!! Thanks so much!!!
LOL!! Welcome to "the dark side", where the spoils of "conventional" instruction - chronic inconsistency, physical pain, and endless frustration - yield to the fruits of body-friendly enjoyment of this great game for a lifetime. I'm very glad to have you on board! By the way, for a good starting point would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Let’s get your game “on par” with your YT name… 😎 Tom
Wow - I sincerely 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
Fantastic!! Have a great lesson!! In the meantime if you wish to do some pre-lesson prep work, 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 fabulous swing system. Tom
Been following you for a few years but your presentation was too goofy to be taken seriously… now you are presenting in a more concise and non gimmicky manner and it is all making sense… started playing with weight on lead side 60 years ago and got to scratch + was a tennis player and treated the golf swing like a one handed backhand drive… the golf gurus said you can’t play that way and changed me to weight shift golf… now at 81 with right knee replacement and need a new hip etc etc after watching your recent vids I’ve returned to weight on lead side and am back shooting in the mid 70’s… result is my old “effortless power” instead of painful powerful effort… you are on the right track keep it up and keep refining your system… definitely an upgrade on Stack n Tilt 👏👏👏
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Patrick, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! This body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance Stack and Tilt swing system is designed to provide a lifetime of great ball striking, and since it is rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology it does not discriminate by age or ability - from kids to seniors and everything in between, and inclusive of the best players in the world. I give all credit where it is due - including Andy Plummer and Mike Bennett for analyzing and interpreting the science, and to those who preceded them with their empirical observations of the game's best ball strikers and all their subsequent chalkboard number-crunching. I just do my best to take what they have built and convey it in my own simplified teaching style, which is on full display in my online school. Speaking of which, you may be interested to know that a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, that seemingly effortless power you referenced, and the resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Perhaps you might wish to check it out and consider taking your learning- and your game- to a new level? 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 so much for sharing your ball striking improvement and scoring success, and keep up the fantastic work!! 💪💪 Tom
Thanks Jimmy, and yes - this absolutely applies to the driver and 3 wood. 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: ruclips.net/video/o0xscMyN3v8/видео.html. Beyond that, if you search the word "drive" on this channel you'll see some related content. 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
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Stuart, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice! Have fun out there! Tom PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will really enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
I subscribe to Tom's school and it has helped me immensely. Played this weekend in a friendly match. My opponents were swaying so bad I bet there were a dozen chunks...of course I said nothing ;)
Friendly??? LOL!!! Nothing like secretly relishing in the misery of shifters & lifters while you keep it forward and take them to the cleaners in a friendly manner..... 😆😆 Thanks for your testimonial for the online school - I'm thrilled for your improvement!! Tom PS: Once you've had enough fun with your buddies, feel free to send them my way. A little competition isn't a bad thing, and besides you've already got a tremendous head start on them!
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Samir! Yes - the weight-forward component 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: ruclips.net/video/o0xscMyN3v8/видео.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
Call me crazy, but I've been watching a lot of pro golfers looking at this since I started watching your videos, and I think contrary to what people are taught or want to believe. A LOT do not shift their weight. Watch them. They do not move off that front foot and stay very centered. Big hair, multi camera Saguto here, is right.
WINNER, WINNER - KFCRISPY CHICKEN DINNER!!!! 💪💪 YES - This body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance swing system is rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology, and it is modeled on empirical observations of the game's most prolific 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. And you are so correct - watch any Tour event on TV and you'll see a significant number of players executing these motions, a fact corroborated by just how many of them have a very centered swing with the lead knee flexing and the trail leg straightening during the backswing, their lead arms on or very close to their tilted shoulder planes, and their hands deep behind their trail shoulder at the top. To your other point, how sad it is that despite all the advances in equipment, technology, golf course grooming, etc. the average golfer still struggles to break 100. Epic failures within the realm of “conventional” instruction, perhaps??? So many misconstrued and/or misguided teachings - such as taking the club straight back, turning the shoulders level while independently lifting the arms, shifting into and torquing against a firm trail side, firing the hips, actively rolling the hands through impact, etc. - have relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of inconsistency and chronic frustration (and chronic back/knee/hip pain as well). I’m doing my best here to clear these up one by one and put an end to this madness, though unfortunately such sorcery from this dark underworld of golf instruction rarely finds its way to the mainstream because I suppose if too many folks found out about it the mainstream would then be rendered irrelevant....... 😎 Thanks so much for sharing your accurate observations and for your validating remarks!! "Big Hair" Tom PS: Now that you are armed with the truth, would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
I've been here in my little nook of South Carolina as well as on this global forum.... 😎 Here is the story of my "conversion" to the Stack and Tilt system: ruclips.net/video/PM8lNNrMPEk/видео.html And here is an episode documenting my week at S&T Instructor Camp in Miami: ruclips.net/video/m9qdPOzYUWU/видео.html TS
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 think you will really like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
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I love it Tom!!!
Plus you crack me up!!!
Tom, I have been playing golf for 50 years and never have I enjoyed it more than I did yesterday. Been shooting in the mid to high 80’s for years but after watching as many of your lessons as I can find on RUclips I shot 76. You really explained the swing well and I find it works just as you said. Thank you.
That is FANTASTIC, Ricky - congratulations on your awesome round!! 💪💪
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 - more importantly - your enjoyment, and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Right there with you. Shot my very first 70 round ever a couple weeks ago - a 76. And this past weekend nailed my first Eagle from 105 yards out. I do not use this method with my Woods as I already hit those well and do not want to screw the woods up. But this has been great for all my irons.
This guy has revealed the secrets to golf
@@jonstoops5850 He has - but some days I cannot hit my long irons with this method. Not sure why it is different from round to round.
@@SagutoGolf Hi there !
I’m seriously thinking of giving your swing method a good go as my return to golf after a 25 year lay off has been a struggle. I’d like to join the academy too to make sure I’m getting all the information needed.
My question is am I able to cancel my subscription at anytime? I know it’s not a lot to pay but I don’t have much spare income to be honest but can afford it at the moment.
Thanks
Scott
1 month of fully committing to the SagutoGolf method. Weight forward swing... right elbow rotated inward at address.... lead arm straight... big muscles swing.... I shot the best round of my life. Zero chunks! This man simplifies the game! True Legend...
Watch the pros swing... if they shift any weight they end up right back where hes saying never leave. Weight forward = Eliminate Variables and timing. Swing Away!
That is *AWESOME,* Philip - congrats on your new personal best!! 💪💪
I’m very glad to know that my instruction is clicking with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. And I appreciate your validating remarks with regard to what the Tour players are doing - "let him who has eyes see"!!! 😎
Thanks so much for sharing your _DRAMATIC_ ball striking improvement and resulting on-course success, and keep up the fantastic work!!
Tom
Tom is by far the best instructor on RUclips.
Thanks - I sincerely appreciate your very kind words and support!!
Tom
💯 true
Fairly new golfer here. No one out there explains the golf swing more easily than Tom. I've been building and adjusting my swing one detail at a time with your videos. Broke 100 this year and just shot a 91 last weekend. Hoping to break 90 before the end of the year. Thank you Tom, greetings from Arizona!
A new golfer about to break 90?? That is *OUTSTANDING,* Charles!! 💪💪
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 dramatic improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
This is finally the one video, out of every video i’ve ever watched, or advice i’ve ever gotten from anyone, this advice stuck with me and I’ve never hit more consistent shots. This was the “click” for me! Thanks Tom
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 lesson 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
im 70 and have played for 40 years...mostly poorly...lessons new clubs etc...dont know whether to Hate you or Love You! Som-b*tch you are the First One Ive Ever Watched that makes sense and can make this fun again! and Ive had spine and shoulder surgery!
I vote for just love me and get on with playing some great golf.....😆
Seriously, a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion. Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built.
Have you looked into the comprehensive, sequential learning platform of the online school yet? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
You don't need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing, experience great ball striking, and reclaim - or even exceed - yardages from years past. I hope you'll give the school some thought.
Thanks for your message and keep up the great work!!
Tom
I've been enrolled in Tom's online course for a few months. I went to the driving range today keeping my weight forward , while only turning my shoulders and arms. I've never been more happy with my distance and hitting the ball very straight or just a baby draw. It seemed really easy today. I did put the work in to get my set-up correct, grip, posture, hands and arm position, along the other things that build a great set-up. Once you get the set-up down, you start improving a lot then. When you put all the things you learned in the course together after some practice, it will enable you to play as good as you want. After the course, which I continue to watch over and over, it will depend on how much time you can put in improving these learned skills. The course covers it all.
A most excellent progress report, Scott! You absolutely nailed it with your remarks regarding the setup. As I've often said, if we get our setup right we will execute a good swing unless we allow some noxious variable to creep in. However, if our setup is not correct then all bets are off in terms of what might happen next.
I sincerely appreciate your validating testimonials for the online school, and I'm thrilled for your improvement!! Thanks for your ongoing support, keep up the fabulous work, and I wish you all the best for a Blessed, Healthy, Happy 2024 that has you enjoying the best golf of your life!
Tom
Tom, I am sure you will get some push back on this BUT not from me. No matter what swing system I’ve learned I keep coming back to this stack & tilt method that produces better (not necessarily perfect) results for me. And if I forget to move further forward, that’s seems to be okay as long I rotate around my left leg (which is easy to do because I’m on my left side already). This video is an important one and a keeper.
I'm accustomed to pushback from the innocently uninformed and the mistaught as well as those misguided naysayers, but it's all inconsequential since this swing model resides in the truth. “Truth" is defined as that which conforms to reality, and this swing system conforms to the unchanging realities of Physics, Geometry, and data from the game’s best golf ball strikers. That's the truth, and the results - as backed up by countless unsolicited testimonials - are the proof. Resistance is thusly futile..... 😎
Thanks for your kind words and ongoing support!!
Tom
Thank you Tom for this lesson, it has changed my game like crazy. Last round was an 84, then I tried your stack and tilt method, and first time out, I shot a 73! Can I say that again…a 73!!!!! At 66 years old I drove the ball into a green side bunker on a 305 yd par four hole. My head stays centered for the first time in 55 years of playing this crazy game. I actually gained distance on all clubs due to much better contact in the center of the face. I can’t wait to get out and try it again. Now I just have to shoot my age😂.Thank you so much for making this video
That is *OUTSTANDING,* Mike!!! 💪💪
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play so quickly and effectively!! Thanks so much for sharing your dramatic improvement, keep up the great work, and let's see how low you can go!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Tried this today on the range impact improved substantially as well as accuracy and distance, fantastic advice. Didn't need a lot of swing thoughts just concentrated on keeping weight forward not moving the head off the ball shoulder under chin. So much easier than the 100 things I was trying to do at once that don't work before I can just enjoy playing
That's fantastic, Jimmy!
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing so quickly and effectively! 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 think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
I tried it. Works great. Made a huge difference for me. No swaying.
Outstanding, Jon! 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 Saguto, PGA
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
I only started playing golf about 3 years ago. But it was a year and a half ago that I found Tom. Just his simple weight shift to the front foot and step myself a little closer to the ball to keep my elbows in tighter is crazy how much better my golf game went from last season to this season. Your tips have helped me tremendously and I have Tom to thank for it. I throw your RUclips channel in my ear when I get to work and just listen to ya. Appreciate you Tom, you've taught me golf basically to this point! Much love brother!
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I sincerely appreciate your kind and validating remarks, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!!
Thanks so much for your support in sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: 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! I’ve been struggling with my irons so bad, I felt like I couldn’t hit them at all and it really got in my head. This video was my breakthrough and I literally shaved 11 strokes off of what I’ve been shooting recently. Unbelievable. Thanks so much for your lessons, the best RUclips golf instructor bar none!
That's OUTSTANDING, Joshua!! 💪💪 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 dramatic 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/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
This completed the Saguto Trilogy, and I'm amazed. Last year I put these pieces into practice: first the Shoulder Pointing to The Ball. The shoulder turn lesson started it. Second, tucking the right elbow. You did a great lesson, and I think you also compiled video of the golf legends all tucking the elbow. I started hitting some decent shots. Then, Number Three, I found the Weight Forward video just at the end of when I could play last year, this year I've incorporated them the best I can, and I've never enjoyed golf as much as my last two rounds. Last round I shot a 94. I just took the game up again two years ago, I've never threatened 100 since returning to the game. I've been putting 8 irons onto the green and holding them from 130, with a simple yet powerful swing. Being 130 out used to be a 7 if not a 6 iron. As you can tell, I'm a fan, thank you!
That is OUTSTANDING!! I’m very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
Thanks so much for your support in sharing your dramatic ball striking improvement and resulting enjoyment, and keep up the fantastic work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: If you've not already joined, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
I don’t have access to a range or course right now and struggle to get to the finish position in balance until last night. I stood in front of the mirror, arms crossed against my chest, weight forward and moved my shoulders back and forward finishing in balance. What a good feeling. Thank you!.
My pleasure! I'm very glad to know that this lesson and the feels it provided resonated with you, Jim, and I hope it performs well when you are finally able to take it out to the course!
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
@@SagutoGolf I hit a few 8 irons this morning. The finish position was so easy to achieve with weight forward at address. Thank you. My contact was not consistent so maybe I should join the queue for online instruction.
I know I have said it before Tom, but totally committed to weight forward for my round today!! Only used 3 wood but didn't miss the fairway once! I play off 18, shot 83 with 42 points. Man, it works! Gave me so much confidence as I was hitting same spot every time! Scores showed how good a technique it is! Started loving golf again
That's *OUTSTANDING,* Simon - congrats on an exceptional round and on hitting 100% of the fairways!!
Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and the resulting confidence and enjoyment, and keep up the fantastic work!! 💪💪
Tom
Tom, I've recently started playing golf..around 7 months now and was struggling to get some form of consistency. Went through all the pros on RUclips and just got flat out confused by the almost hypocrisy of the do's and don'ts of golf, especially stance. Then I found your channel and honestly the whole putting weight on the front foot and leaning forward just worked and having a club width between the ball and heel of my foot for all clubs has just synced with me.
Fast forward to today where a mate of mine, same bloke who got me into golf, was struggling with consistent shots with irons and driver... I told him your technique and boom straight and long down the driving range .. I even blurted out 'yes, nice and crispy' haha worked a charm and hes changed his whole stance now.
So thank you for not just changing one golfer but making it easy enough for me to impart it onto another to help fix their striking game as well.
That is fabulous, Allan!! 💪💪
Yes - unfortunately, such sorcery from this dark underworld of golf instruction rarely finds its way to the mainstream because if too many folks found out about it the mainstream would then be rendered irrelevant....... 😎
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. Excellent job incorporating the lessons into your swing and obtaining a level of understanding that enabled you to successfully convey a key element of this swing system to that mate of yours!!
Thanks for sharing, keep up the great work, and keep it crispy out there!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
I love it. I finally got some consistency in my swing. I chunk behind the ball every time because my weight is back. Can’t wait to try this out
Awesome!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope the weight-forward component performs well when you put it into play!!
Tom Saguto, PGA
PS: By the way, since my channel’s content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
I actually started doing this today on my own and my swing improved. Now youtube is recommending it too. Good stuff
Awesome - I'm very glad to know that this video resonated with you, Naveed - nice job figuring this concept out on your own!!
By the way, last week's episode from my channel was all about weight forward, including with the driver. Here is a link in case you would like to check it out: ruclips.net/video/PjOCxLWAKW4/видео.html
Thanks for your message and support!
Tom Saguto, PGA
PS: By the way, since my channel’s content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom is the only RUclips golf channel I watch to improve my game. When I stopped listening to other channels and implemented what he teaches my golf game took off for the better. And this particular lesson has helped me so much
He has been gifted for this
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Dalton, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction!
Thanks so much for your support and for sharing your improvement, and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Me too. Not that the other guys are wrong, but Tom's methods are the only ones that work for me. It has significantly helped my game from tee to green.
@@steveshaw4780 couldn’t agree more. What you said is true, other coach’s could be correct but it’s how it connects with me mentally on a level that’s transferable to the course and range.
I know your program emphasizes this coach but I can't get enough of this emphasis. You're the best and you make it fun. Stay well-Russ
Thanks Russ - I appreciate that!!
Keep it forward, keep it KFCrispy!!
Tom
You always wake me up when I start to go wrong, its usually late in the game and I start to sway and my game goes off line. Tiredness is creeping up on me and I must remind myself to keep control, Thanks Tom from Jerry (in NZ spring is here.).
Happy Spring, Jerry!!
Yes - it's so important to recognize the initial warning signs of fatigue and/or complacency if we are going to hold our round together and prevent it from derailing. Otherwise, those "ghosts of swings past" - who are just hanging around waiting for an opening to haunt us - will come flying back in.
By the way, now that your season is upon you, how about refreshing yourself with some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Have fun out there!
Tom
You are a good teacher. You make good points and explain things very well. I'm excited to golf again!
Thank you again, Richard - I appreciate your kind words regarding my teaching style and I'm thrilled for your rekindled enthusiasm!!
Tom
After trying everything in your video along with suppressing my urge to swing as hard as I can…I have had the best ball striking ever. Thank you is inadequate, but thank you.
That's fantastic, Kenneth!!
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing!!
And excellent work with regard to suppressing that urge. It is so important to feel the transition in order to quell the "hit" instinct and get the downswing started in the proper sequence, and slowing things down to discover and ingrain our ideal swing rhythm is an excellent way to accomplish that. This does not mean that we’re going to be slow through the zone. We are simply dialing in our tempo for grooving the correct path and achieving consistent sweet spot contact (i.e.: maximizing our “smash factor”). Think in terms of Els, Couples, Matsuyama, Cam Young, Morikawa, for example.
Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Cogorno just made a video about as well. I love this feel for my irons but do like a little shift on my driver or else my ball flight can be either really high or really low.
Cool. I'm glad to know that my buddy Eric is going forward with this concept, Jake, so to speak.... 😎
Can you have some transfer of pressure into the trail side in the takeaway? Yes - as long as you keep your center intact and don't shift off the ball. But you best be back into your lead side by time you get to the transition. That aside, 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: ruclips.net/video/o0xscMyN3v8/видео.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.
Keep up the great work!
Tom
You are so right. Too much weight shift kills except on the driver. I tore my meniscus 5 months ago and I went back to golf abt 1 month after the surgery. I couldn’t shift to my back leg bc of the pain in my right knee and I actually hit the ball better and have added 10 yards per club bc I don’t shift back. Handicap dropped from a 6 to a 1. Greta advice. Well done
I appreciate that, Will! The need for a weight shift in the golf swing is one of the greatest fallacies ever taught, and it has led many an amateur golfer into the vast abyss of chronic inconsistency and frustration. This system certainly allows for some transfer of pressure into the trail side during the takeaway. After all, we are moving the mass of the arms and club backwards during that initial stage of the swing. Some like to sense the dynamic pressure shifts; others prefer the feel of a gradual increasing of weight load into the lead leg from the start. However, in either scenario the key here is that we do not allow our mass - and thereby our swing center and low point - to drift back at any point. In the swing I teach we start with our weight forward (generally 55/45 for the short and mid irons, 60/40 for the longer clubs), gradually add more forward weight load into the transition (70/30), 80/20 halfway down, 90/10 impact, and 95/5 finish. There's no "weight shift"; instead, it's just a gradually increasing load onto the lead side. And the result is a centered, low-maintenance, body-friendly, consistent, and tremendously powerful motion.
By the way, this does apply to the driver as well. 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: ruclips.net/video/o0xscMyN3v8/видео.html
Would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thanks for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
Tried this for the first time today at the range and then for today's round. Ball strike was way more consistent and improved on my last 3 rounds by 23 shots, and that was with 5 balls in the water. Will definitely persevere with this
That's fabulous, John! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!! Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
This HAS to be the BEST lesson. A previous video talk about weight forward which I adopted and it transformed my game big time.
The sound of club on ball is just orchestral!!
Thank you Tom. 👏🏼
Golfer in 🇬🇧
I'm very glad to know that my instruction on the weight-forward component is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!!
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 think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
You ROCK Tom! Been mashing the ball. Focus on low hands and getting my left shoulder pointed at the ball on the backswing. On the downswing, its getting the left arm off the chest. I focus on the "Cheese Wedge" with the right wrist for maximum compression. Coming up on 60, playing the best golf of my life. Schooling the young kids! So much FUN! Life is too short not to play great golf!
That's *AWESOME!!* 💪💪
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. And yes - there's nothing like a good wedge of cheese paired with that extra crispy KFC!! 😆😆
Thanks so much for sharing your success, keep up the great work, and keep on showing those young bucks who's boss!!
Tom
PS: By the way, 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 seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews.
Tom, I improved my iron game a lot with your weight forward teaching. However, I struggle with my driver… I find myself hitting down and the ball goes too high with little distance and tons of backspin…. Can you give more tips on how to master your idea but with the driver please?
I'm very glad to learn of your ball striking improvement with the irons!
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: ruclips.net/video/o0xscMyN3v8/видео.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 - which is quite common early in the process as a golfer gets accustomed to applying the weight-forward concept to that club - 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.
Keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
Tom, you are teaching it in this video and teaching things in other great videos. My wife returned to Costa Rica where she lives and works. I’ve got the home to myself, with 10+ ft. ceilings, a long hallway and a front door I never use. Went to Edwin Watts here in San Antonio, purchased a plush Matt that won’t slide tile floors and 2 dozen black/yellow practice balls. Working on weight forward, right arm tucked into my side and keep swing below my right shoulder.
When the cat's away...... 😆😆
That's awesome! Now just add a camera to take video and monitor your progress and you'll have yourself a perfect indoor practice facility!
I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you. Keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will really like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Hey Tom, I must admit you kind of blew my mind with this. I feel that I have been dismissive of the whole stack and tilt thing as an early 2000s fad for a long time, but I wouldn't even call this idea something specific to just stack and tilt. If you look at great players, even old videos of Jack Nicklaus, it looks like his hips and his weight is staying more forward which allowed him to stay centered. Once I gave this a go, I actually began to feel my hips naturally "firing" to start the downswing with a lateral movement towards the target and my arms coming down on the proper plane without even thinking about it. So anyway, just wanted to say thanks. Goes to show with the right fundamentals the golf swing can be simple.
Sadly, Jim, 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).
Anyway, I'll get off my soapbox now. 😎 I sincerely appreciate your message, and I'm very glad to learn of your improvement since deploying these concepts. Excellent job! 💪💪
Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: If you've not already done so, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
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 thank you so much, just tried this out at the range and was hitting so much more cleanly. I think my head was naturally bobbling quite a lot and this has massively helped in reducing that.
Awesome!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing so quickly!!
Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
I started applying Tom's methods several months ago and now I am shooting consistently in the 70's. Listen to what this man says. He knows his stuff!
That's outstanding, Steve!!
I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!!
Thanks so much for your support in sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
Just wanna say thank you for this video!! Watched it and applied this concept to my next range session - immediately had improvement in ball striking. I’ve watched countless videos on how to hit in front of the golf ball and this is by far the best one. Great video!!!
My pleasure, Ryan!! 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 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
Your YT videos and online golf school are amazing Tom. Hitting 9 irons 144+ makes those 155 par 3s an ease!
Awesome!! 💪💪
I'm for your dramatic ball striking improvement, and I sincerely appreciate your kind words regarding the online school and this body-friendly, consistent, powerful swing system for all ages!!
Thanks so much for your support and keep up the fantastic work!!
Tom
Love this. With all the distance chasers if you play at the proper tee for your abilities and extra 20 off the tee doesn't matter
Thanks Clay - I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
And yes - great advice. To minimize frustration and maximize enjoyment, play the tees that are appropriate for your ability and average driving distance. And if you experience improvements in both, then consider stepping back if you are up to the challenge!
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 structured learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
On my home page along with this video I saw a video on why golfers have a problem with shifting their weight. I ignored that video and watched this one. Why introduce an unnecessary variable into my swing? It’s a no-brainer. Thanks for your videos.
My pleasure, and I appreciate your validating remarks!!
The notion of a “weight” shift in the golf swing has led many an amateur golfer into the vast abyss of chronic inconsistency and frustration. In fact, here is Jack Nicklaus on weight shift: "I don't believe in a lateral shift," says Nicklaus. "Of course not. I believe in staying on the ball." Asked what he thinks about teachers who advocate a weight shift, he answers, "They don't know how to play." Now, there is certainly an allowance for a transfer of “pressure” into the trail side. After all, we are moving the mass of the arms and club back and around us during the takeaway and backswing. Some like to sense the dynamic pressure shifts; others prefer the feel of a gradual increasing of weight load into the lead leg from the start. However, in either scenario the key here is that we do not allow our mass - and thereby our swing center and low point - to drift back at any point. In the swing I teach we start with our weight forward (generally 55/45 for the short and mid irons, 60/40 for the longer clubs), gradually add more forward weight load into the transition (70/30), 80/20 halfway down, 90/10 impact, and 95/5 finish. There's no "weight shift"; instead, it's just a gradually increasing load onto the lead side. And the result is a centered, low-maintenance, body-friendly, consistent, and tremendously powerful motion.
Thanks again for your message and have fun out there!
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
Thank you i just tested this method and find a more consistent play. Keep in mind i have L4-5 L5-S1 lower back injury
Wedge-8. Weight on front foot
7-6. Weight a bit centered(forward)
5-3. Weight a bit centered(forward)
Driver. Weight on back foot(forward)❤
With the range ball I'm around 10-15 yards below PGA average and ball speed around 5-10mph lower.
Edit:
I tried hitting from Wedge-Driver with weight front foot. I get more consistent ❤
My pleasure, and I appreciate your validating this with your results!
By the way, given your stated issues you may be interested to know that a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion. Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built.
In other words, you don't need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing, experience great ball striking, and reclaim - or even exceed - yardages from years past. 😎
Anyway, thanks again for you message and keep up the great work!!
Tom
With this video and the one talking about my right elbow tucked in. Very little head movement is amazing I have practiced it now hitting into my net in the backyard. You have me hitting it so much better now. I am 71 and heading to the course to play tomorrow with my buddies. I hope to be able to perform my new swing. Thanks a lot.
I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you, Dean; excellent job incorporating it into your swing!! I hope it performed well when you put it into play today, but do be patient with yourself in this regard as it can take some time for changes to translate from practice to the pressures of course play.
By the way, you may be interested to know that a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion. Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built.
Have you looked into the comprehensive, sequential learning platform of the online school yet? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
You don't need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing, experience great ball striking, and reclaim - or even exceed - yardages from years past. I hope you'll give the school some thought.
Thanks so much for sharing your ball striking improvement, keep up the great work, and most importantly - have fun out there!!
Tom
After multiple decades of golf I’ve come to realize that I and likely most other golfers just aren’t athletic enough shift weight and consistently strike the ball first. I have tried over and over again. I can do it about half the time in practice and rarely ever on the course. Keeping my weight on the front foot is the only way for me. Tom’s channel has been a big help.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction.
The ill-advised notion of a “weight” shift in the golf swing is one of the greatest fallacies ever taught, and it has led many an amateur golfer into the vast abyss of chronic inconsistency and frustration. The system I teach certainly allows for transfer of “pressure” into the trail side. After all, we are moving the mass of the arms and club back and around us during the takeaway and backswing. Some like to sense the dynamic pressure shifts; others prefer the feel of a gradual increasing of weight load into the lead leg from the start. However, in either scenario the key here is that we do not allow our mass - and thereby our swing center and low point - to drift back at any point.
This body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance swing system is rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology, and it is modeled on empirical observations of the game's greatest ball strikers. As such it does not discriminate by age or ability - from kids to seniors and everyone in between, inclusive of the best players in the world. Watch any Tour event on TV and you'll see a significant number of players executing these motions, a fact corroborated by just how many of them have a very centered swing with the lead knee flexing and the trail leg straightening during the backswing, their lead arms on or very close to their tilted shoulder planes, and their hands deep behind their trail shoulder at the top.
So, after those multiple decades spent in the abyss, if you'd really like to get on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, sequential platform, please consider my online school. It will make for a far more efficient, superior, and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. The school is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
Thanks for your message. Now, let's get you on the path towards consistently crispy ball striking bliss!
Tom
This makes sooo much sense I noticed this in your recent video on the driver mistake lesson. I see how you place your weight to the lead leg and you pivot around that.
YES! The need for a weight shift in the golf swing is one of the greatest fallacies ever taught, Adam, and it has led many an amateur golfer into the vast abyss of chronic inconsistency and frustration. This system certainly allows for some transfer of pressure into the trail side during the takeaway. After all, we are moving the mass of the arms and club backwards during that initial stage of the swing. Some like to sense the dynamic pressure shifts; others prefer the feel of a gradual increasing of weight load into the lead leg from the start. However, in either scenario the key here is that we do not allow our mass - and thereby our swing center and low point - to drift back at any point. In the swing I teach we start with our weight forward (generally 55/45 for the short and mid irons, 60/40 for the longer clubs), gradually add more forward weight load into the transition (70/30), 80/20 halfway down, 90/10 impact, and 95/5 finish. There's no "weight shift"; instead, it's just a gradually increasing load onto the lead side. And the result is a centered, low-maintenance, body-friendly, consistent, and tremendously powerful motion.
Would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thanks - I'm glad you're enjoying my lesson videos!
Tom
You have helped me so much. Thanks for your help. You are the easiest instructor to learn from.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Sedrick, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction.
Thanks for your support and keep up the great work!! 👍👍
Tom
PS: By the way, since my lesson 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 structured learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Excellent. I have started it and my ball striking is improving. Thank you so much Tom
That's Fantastic, Shahid! 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 improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf So nice of you
Tom, I love your videos and how simple you make the golf swing! I've been playing for over 40 years and played scratch golf for many of those when I was able to play alot. I stay around a 4 to 5 hdcp now and can only play about twice a month. Never had a lesson, just read alot of instructional material. I have been really struggling with fat wedge shots lately, especially when the lie is tight and moist like on almost all fairways at my home course. I was dumbfounded at how well this "weight forward" tip worked! It's SO easy and I was able to produce such crisp shots today on a freshly rained on course! I hit 7 out of 9 in reg and my wedge shots were all solid and going the perfect distance. Thanks so much!
Awesome!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your wedge play!!
Thanks so much for sharing your crispy improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
absolutely true , this is why I love the stack and tilt swing
Thanks Stefano - I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style for this fantastic swing system are resonating with you!!
Keep up the great work!!
Tom
This guy is the man, couple that with the shoulder rotation and you have consistency, make the game simple, eliminate variables. He explains it so simply.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Brody, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction!
Thanks for your message and support!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will really like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Tom, really great tip. I started this swing change only a few weeks ago and am really starting to notice a huge distance difference as well as creating a divot in front of the ball. I am hitting it longer and straighter with less effort. Love it. I used to drop the club and scoop the ball and couldn't understand why I was not a long ball hitter. I hit my 3 wood off the fairway 210 yards and landed the green last round, the divot in front of the ball and it felt great. This exact tip is the answer to my short distance and pulling issues. Thank you.
I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you, Chris; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!!
Thanks so much for sharing your dramatic ball striking improvements and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
I watch and like many of your no nonsense instruction videos and they are making a difference. In the last 3 weeks I have dropped an average of 8 strokes per round. The weight forward approach is eliminating the left pull due to more core input in the downswing. I will continue to watch and like your instructional videos for certain. The biggest difference I noticed is far less inconsistency now becoming more accurate and crisp ball striking. A work in progress training this old dog to learn new tricks but the proof is in the ball striking...thanks again.
Same here ! Game changer
So true! thankyou!
Thanks! I'm glad to know that this weight-forward lesson resonated with you, and I appreciate your validating remarks!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my lesson content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
I tried keeping my weight on my left side today and fixed my swing for good. I tried it for the first time TODAY.
*Outstanding!!* 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 ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, since my lesson content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
This makes so much sense. Going to try this Wednesday. 👍👍🙏🏻🙏🏻
Sounds good, 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 tomorrow!
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 structured learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom, I love it and use your weight forward approach. It has helped me tremendously. Talk more about rotating your trail side (shoulder AND hips) through the ball because without that piece it’s easy to get stuck! At least it was for me until I figured it out… thanks so much
I'm very glad to know that my channel's instruction is resonating with you, and I'm thrilled for your improvement!!
Given the nature of your question, I suggest that the level of detail you seek is best found in the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school, and it will make for a far more efficient and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. The school is where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find in-depth instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish. Plus, all my short game courses (putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play), advanced level content, diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
Thanks for your message and keep up the great work! 💪💪
Tom
Tom, great video. Tried this before and worked, then wanted to add more swing thoughts (of course from watching other videos). All that did was create frustration. Back to this swing again and the results are amazing. Effortless accuracy and distance. Thank you
Thanks - I'm glad to know that this video and my content in general are helping you!
With regard to watching different videos from different sources, please be careful in navigating the muddied, overly-complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. That is not a dig against any other teachers out there. It's simply best to commit to a system - whether it be this body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance method or another - put your blinders on, and stick to it. And if the 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 seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Keep it simple, keep it crispy!! 😎
Tom
Tom, this is the single best piece of advice on the internet. You have fixed so many of my problems by keeping it simple and effective. Thank you for your content!!
Awesome!! 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 think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
I’ve improved so much thanks to you Tom. So many great tips, but this one has been the biggest factor getting my scores lower. Thank you so much!
That's awesome, White!! 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 validating the weight-forward component with your results, and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Your are the best! Taking the complexity out of the golf swing is so very helpful. Thanks so much.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Robert, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will really like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
I was doing what he's talking about and I started doing what he said to correct it. I'm hitting the ball better than I have in years.
Awesome!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Richard; excellent job incorporating it into your swing!!
Thanks so much for sharing your ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Can't thank you enough for this tip. I watched a video where you talked about this a while back and not only has it helped me, but a lot of my friends as well.
My pleasure!! I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I am very glad to know that you and your friends are benefiting from my channel's instruction content.
Thanks so much for the referrals and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Thanks Tom, older golfers like me need to hear simple suggestions such as slow down and stop moving all over. Breaking down the swing the way you do has my son saying “Dad that was the best swing you ever had”! 15 minutes a day when I can is getting my head straight. Thanks again
I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you, Darin; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and evoking such a reaction from your son!!
Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Thx for the refresh on this principle. I always forget and have a weight shift. And yes it causes all misses. So next round this is my focus. Appreciate.
My pleasure, Tim!
It's so important to be aware of our tendencies when we get lazy, tired, or complacent out there (which happens to all of us). This way we'll have a short checklist of possible causes if we begin to leak oil mid-round.
Keep it forward; keep it crispy!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will really like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
@@SagutoGolf thx Tom. Appreciate.
Thanks Tom....great stuff as always. I've learned so much from you over the years. One thing I also noticed in applying this technique is the value of opening the left foot, I'm amazed by how many players and pros square up to the ball and force that rotation. That few degrees makes a ton of difference to help me open my hips open. Thanks for all your great content and looking forward for the Saguto Traveling Teaching Tour here out West one day! Keep it crispy!
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Todd, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
Yes indeed - The flaring of *_both_* feet 10-20 degrees 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.
Thanks so much for your support and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, have you checked out my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” lately? That's where you can learn some key aspects of this swing system in a more structured manner, and I've recently updated it with some more of my favorite drills. Here's the link: go.saguto.golf/
its true tom, and not only the lateral loss ofyour axis,i asked
my partner to video just six swings from back of the ball !!
from address my head moved 2" to 5" UP,,, from the ball and
it never occured to me just how much relationship to the ball
was lost,so add that to any amount of `shifting` no amount of
hand/eye co-ordination can get you back to the ball , ever.👍
Yes!! It's so difficult for shifty people to maintain good, fruitful relationships... 😎
Nice job with your field testing and observations!!
Tom
lolz,you are THE MAN !@@SagutoGolf
Genius! I’ve been following you for about 3 years and I’ve never played better! 👍
That's fantastic! 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 think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Oh my gosh it's especially your longer irons your 6754 any of thoserrands the improvement is amazing
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Rich; excellent job incorporating it into your swing!!
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: ruclips.net/video/o0xscMyN3v8/видео.html
Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Tom, I was "bound up" after a dinner of Thai food, but this lesson is one of your best, and I feel freed up.. Stay Kriapy.
LOL!!! I hope you didn't accidently down one of those red chili peppers that they routinely throw in there to kick it up a notch. That always makes for an eventful "freeing up" process.... 😬😆
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed the lesson. You're bound to hit the kriap out of the ball now.....
Tom
Gary Edwin teaches a similar method he calls the Right Sided Swing (RSS), very much stacked on the left at address, definitely helps with consistent low point control!
I subscribe to and teach the Stack and Tilt swing and choose to "stay in my lane" when it comes to other lesson content out there, Jeff. That's certainly not a slap against any other methodologies; it's simply that the system I teach is rooted in physics and geometry, and it is modeled on empirical observations of the game's most prolific ball strikers. As such it works for me and for countless golfers across the globe who continue to flood my inbox with unsolicited testimonials of enjoying the best golf of their lives. Having said that, since Stack and Tilt is a robust swing system based on data from the game’s best golf ball strikers, I am never surprised to learn of similarities between components of my teaching and what other very capable instructors are saying.
Cheers!
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 seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom, I really appreciate your very thorough response. I will be looking further into all of your content. Thanks again clarifying my question mate.@@SagutoGolf
I like this lesson. I'm writing this lesson down for next spring, good one Tom.
Thanks Norman - 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
Tom, recently found your content and just wanted to thank you. Your explanations and casual approach really resonate with me. Keep it up bud!
Welcome aboard, Joe! I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I am very glad to know that you are benefiting from my instruction content and enjoying my teaching style!!
Thanks for your message and keep up the great work!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will really like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Appreciate it Tom! Low single digit player here, but always looking to improve. Your personality and delivery is what really makes the difference for me. I've checked out a lot of teachers, but none have impacted my game like you have! Also, I've shared your account with a golf slack channel we have at work...others are also seeing results! Cheers, Joe
This guy is great. He's simple and clear.
Thanks again for your regarding my instruction content and teaching style!!
Tom
Encore merci Tom , pour cette vidéo ! Vous donnez d'excellents conseils en étant toujours décontracté et drôle en plus ! Je vais aller au practice , tout à l'heure car il fait soleil dans mon coin en France et que vous donnez envie de jouer au golf !! Bonne journée !!
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Daniel, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
I hope you had an enjoyable and productive time at that sunny driving range!!
Tom
Hmm great concept. I've been playing awhile and always have the traditional weight shift swing, but find it's not consistent enough. Been stuck at around a 13 handicap for the longest time.
I'm going to give this a shot and report back.
I'm glad to know that this lesson resonated with you!
Unfortunately, such sorcery from this dark underworld of golf instruction rarely finds its way to the mainstream because if too many folks found out about it the mainstream would then be rendered irrelevant....... 😎 Consider that despite all the advances in equipment, technology, golf course grooming, etc. the average golfer still struggles to break 100. Epic failures within the realm of “conventional” instruction, perhaps??? So many misconstrued and/or misguided teachings - such as taking the club straight back, turning the shoulders level while independently lifting the arms, shifting into and torquing against a firm trail side, firing the hips, actively rolling the hands through impact, etc. - have relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of inconsistency and chronic frustration (and chronic back/knee/hip pain as well). I’m doing my best here to clear these up one by one and put an end to this madness.
For a really good starting point to get you on the proper path towards consistently crispy ball striking bliss, here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker": go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Let's get your handicap "unstuck" and trending down!!
Tom
Everything this guy says is absolutely true. This is the best golf instructional channel on YT. I’ve tried so many different techniques (I have a simulator in my basement) and these tips from SagutoGolf are the ones that make the best sense. Key is you have to hit some balls and utilize these tips and get comfortable before playing a serious round. Thanks Tom!
I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you, David; excellent job putting in the time and effort to incorporate it into your swing and then putting it into play!!
Thanks so much for your very kind words and support, and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Hey, im loving Stack n Tilt. I just am concerned im launching my driver a bit low and my carry distance is possibly down although dispersion is the best its ever been for like 30 years.
I'm very glad to know that my S&T instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you, Matthew!!
Have you viewed this recent episode in which I emphasized the weight-forward component with the driver and displayed the results on a launch monitor?: ruclips.net/video/PjOCxLWAKW4/видео.html (By the way, carry yardages shown on the monitor were actually understated due to a rather stiff headwind and the use of range balls.) Once fully implemented and properly executed there is no issue with trajectory or distance with any club in the bag, including the driver.
While there is certainly content on my channel that addresses the cause of your flighting issue with the driver, a more structured option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thanks for your message and keep up the great work!!
Tom Saguto, PGA
I understand completely Tommy
Great! 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 think you will really like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Great tip. This is gonna fix my horrendous inconsistency. Thanks!
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: Would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Have been playing for 30 years including in hs but was never taught this. Had some of the best contact of my life in the last session; rotating around the front/left leg allows striking confidence to balloon quickly all of the sudden you’re trying to go after the ball harder and contact stays flush. Broke my L5 25 years ago and my back has never felt this ‘good’ after playing until now. Better contact, more confidence, harder swings, less back damage? The sky must be falling…
LOL! That's awesome!! The old adage "If it sounds to good to be true it probably is" does not apply here. It is simply true! This body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance swing system is rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology, and it is modeled on empirical observations of the game's most prolific ball strikers. As such it does not discriminate by age or ability - from kids to seniors and everyone in between, inclusive of the best players in the world. Watch any Tour event on TV and you'll see a significant number of players executing these motions, a fact corroborated by just how many of them have a very centered swing with the lead knee flexing and the trail leg straightening during the backswing, their lead arms on or very close to their tilted shoulder planes, and their hands deep behind their trail shoulder at the top.
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 the realm of “conventional” instruction, perhaps??? So many misconstrued and/or misguided teachings - such as taking the club straight back, turning the shoulders level while independently lifting the arms, shifting into and torquing against a firm trail side, firing the hips, actively rolling the hands through impact, etc. - have relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of inconsistency and chronic frustration (and chronic back/knee/hip pain as well).
Thanks so much for sharing your dramatic and pain-free ball striking success, and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Great lesson, Tom. Thank you!
My pleasure, Paul - 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
Tom, I can't say I've mastered this yet but I can reliably use it 80-90% of the time (the rest, old habits creep in) and have for the past two months or so. Our golf season is about over but in my outing with my regular buddy our last two rounds, he repeatedly asked if I was a doppelganger (twin) who looked like me but played -- very different golf! 1st hole was a par 5 and without warmup I sent a very solid drive down the center. My approach shot usually ends up ~ 115-125 yds short of the green but this time (3 wood) I had very solid contact and both our jaws dropped to see it bounce on the green!! (Far from the pin and I 3 putted but was still ecstatic). Most of the day went that way! I shared with him my "secret" (your site) so now we'll see if he can catch up. Do you do any vids on chipping/pitching?
That's awesome!! 💪💪
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!!
Those "ghosts of swings past" you referred to are stubborn and they don't give up without a fight, but at 80-90% reliability it sure sounds like you've got them on the ropes...
Here is a recent chipping lesson that has helped a lot of golfers to really step up their greenside performance: ruclips.net/video/aatbA39KtRc/видео.html
I appreciate your support in sharing your improvement and referring your buddy to my channel - hopefully he will soon find his own doppelganger! 😆
Keep up the fabulous work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ This would also be a great starting point for your buddy as it will provide a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
I have to go back and compare this to moe norman videos as I am thinking this is the same method. I believe moe norman braced his right leg (kept it straight) to prevent swaying/shift back of weight. Yes: Keep Your Weight Forward in the Golf Swing. This also confirms your previous tip of keeping weight on your left leg to allow you to better remain staying down on the ball.
While the system I teach shares a one plane feature, it is definitely different from the "single plane" version patterned after Mr. Norman's swing. For example, the straight-line relationship of the arms and club shaft from the DTL view is a trademark of Mr. Norman's setup that one will not typically find in S&T instruction. However, there are also some definite shared features - particularly with regard to the very centered, connected, weight-forward nature of both methods.
What I teach is a complete golf swing system based on data from the best golf ball strikers - and Moe Norman would certainly be included among them. The S&T folks determined from this study of these ball striking legends that they all had 3 things in common (the 3 main golf fundamentals): 1. Hit the ground in the same spot every time (consistent crispy contact) 2. Have enough length to play the golf course well (power) 3. Be able to have a predictable curve (accuracy). A player MUST be able to do those 3 things to be good at golf, and Mr. Norman certainly did!
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 structured learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thanks for your message!
Tom Saguto, PGA
Tom I couldn’t strike the ball to save my life. As I tried watching so many different videos on here before watching your videos. Keeping the weight forward, and hogan’s tucked elbow has changed my game. To quote you, my ball striking has been crispier than KFC lately! Keep making awesome videos!!
That's awesome, Charles!! 💪💪
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 ball striking improvement and keep it KFCrispy out there!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
This is great. I hit the ball much more consistant, much more accurate, and always on line. The only problem is that the ball flight is a bit lower than id like. When I hit greens I get about 10 to 20 feet of roll out instead of "sticking it".
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Matthew; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!!
Once you get more comfortable with the weight-forward component and you are properly executing it, you will find that you are able to flight your shots as high as you desire. To this end, would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
I know it was just one range session but I left literally saying "F#@$%ing Amazing!
I focused on practicing the posting on the left side. I had that visual of rotating around a post on my left side and shot after shot, from P - Driver, consistently straight shots, that felt buttery!
I'll report back once I get to single digit handicap, which I really feel I can achieve with this swing.
OUTSTANDING!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing through your bag.
Thanks so much for sharing your dramatic ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: With regard to that single handicap goal, if you've not already done so have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
Hi again Tom...VERY TOUGH QUESTION for you...after practicing your amazing tips/techniques I shot a 73 on a par 70. Five bogies and two birdies. Should I get rid of the bogies or just shoot more birdies next time?...ps thanx so much!
Hmm.... I've got to think long and hard about this one. It all comes down to intention. If you desire to see how low you can go, then yes - absolutely - call for the substitutions. If, on the other hand, you have no conscience and are looking to sandbag your hcp, then try to look surprised and disgusted when those three two-footers lip out on you....😎
Tom, I gotta say you are hilariously wacky... in a good way. 🤣 I love your methods - it is what changed me from being a poor ball striker to a pretty good one - "it" being weight forward, stack and tilt, whatever you want to call it. Makes it so much easier for the amateur to perform... I didn't get it through you, btw, but now I come to your videos to reinforce and continue to try to learn, and the entertainment value you provide makes learning easier. And yes, you are debunking what 95% of golfers think is the correct way to strike a golf ball. Although top level pros may not exactly utilize your methods, they do on short irons - watch how they set up with more weight on the left side... I used to sway off the ball as well, which then requires a fairly big move back to the right - results are inconsistency and poor contact, etc...
I'm glad to know that you're enjoying my "lesson and a show" instruction style, Kyle, and I'm thrilled to learn of your improvement through this fantastic Stack and Tilt swing!
Actually, this body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance system is rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology, and it is modeled on empirical observations of the game's most prolific ball strikers. As such it does not discriminate by age or ability - from kids to seniors and everyone in between, inclusive of the best players in the world. Watch any Tour event on TV and you'll see a significant number of players executing these motions through their entire bag, 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 seasoned, 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 I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: 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 the realm of “conventional” instruction, perhaps??? So many misconstrued and/or misguided teachings - such as taking the club straight back, turning the shoulders level while independently lifting the arms, shifting into and torquing against a firm trail side, actively rolling the hands through impact, etc. - have relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of inconsistency and chronic frustration (and chronic back/knee/hip pain as well).
Thanks for your message and support, and keep up the great work!
Tom
Tom, great video, thank you. I have tried and tried to move like you but I am quite bow-legged, can I do this swing with this impediment? Can you teach me that? Thanks.
I'm glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Geoff!
Being bow-legged should not affect your ability to execute this swing. For example, have a look at this short clip on how we set our feet: ruclips.net/user/shortsGKTdDC6WvjU 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 one were to square their feet so that they were perpendicular to the target line, then their 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.
This being the case, I see no conflicts for you!
Should you wish to get on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, sequential platform, please consider my online school. It will make for a far more efficient, superior, and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. The school is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
Thanks,
Tom
Traditional golf instruction has failed me time and time again. Gonna follow your instruction for a while and see if I can resurrect my game. Since Ive got a golf themed RUclips channel…its kind of a big deal. 😂 Love your sense of humor…makes the videos FUN!!!! Thanks so much!!!
LOL!! Welcome to "the dark side", where the spoils of "conventional" instruction - chronic inconsistency, physical pain, and endless frustration - yield to the fruits of body-friendly enjoyment of this great game for a lifetime. I'm very glad to have you on board!
By the way, for a good starting point would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Let’s get your game “on par” with your YT name… 😎
Tom
Great tip as usual Tom. Thanks..👌
Mark from 🇦🇺
Thanks 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!
Cheers,
Tom
Best segment of a golf lesson ever created
Wow - I sincerely 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
I found a PGA Professional who’s trained in Stack and Tilt. I have a lesson with him in two weeks. I can’t wait
Fantastic!! Have a great lesson!!
In the meantime if you wish to do some pre-lesson prep work, 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 fabulous swing system.
Tom
Thank you
Been following you for a few years but your presentation was too goofy to be taken seriously… now you are presenting in a more concise and non gimmicky manner and it is all making sense… started playing with weight on lead side 60 years ago and got to scratch + was a tennis player and treated the golf swing like a one handed backhand drive… the golf gurus said you can’t play that way and changed me to weight shift golf… now at 81 with right knee replacement and need a new hip etc etc after watching your recent vids I’ve returned to weight on lead side and am back shooting in the mid 70’s… result is my old “effortless power” instead of painful powerful effort… you are on the right track keep it up and keep refining your system… definitely an upgrade on Stack n Tilt 👏👏👏
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Patrick, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! This body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance Stack and Tilt swing system is designed to provide a lifetime of great ball striking, and since it is rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology it does not discriminate by age or ability - from kids to seniors and everything in between, and inclusive of the best players in the world. I give all credit where it is due - including Andy Plummer and Mike Bennett for analyzing and interpreting the science, and to those who preceded them with their empirical observations of the game's best ball strikers and all their subsequent chalkboard number-crunching. I just do my best to take what they have built and convey it in my own simplified teaching style, which is on full display in my online school.
Speaking of which, you may be interested to know that a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, that seemingly effortless power you referenced, and the resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Perhaps you might wish to check it out and consider taking your learning- and your game- to a new level? 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 so much for sharing your ball striking improvement and scoring success, and keep up the fantastic work!! 💪💪
Tom
Great lesson! Can you apply the same technique to 3 wood or driver?
Thanks Jimmy, and yes - this absolutely applies to the driver and 3 wood. 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: ruclips.net/video/o0xscMyN3v8/видео.html. Beyond that, if you search the word "drive" on this channel you'll see some related content.
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
Thank you Tom
My pleasure - I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Tom
i really just cant wait to try this
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Stuart, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
Have fun out there!
Tom
PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will really enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
I subscribe to Tom's school and it has helped me immensely. Played this weekend in a friendly match. My opponents were swaying so bad I bet there were a dozen chunks...of course I said nothing ;)
Friendly??? LOL!!! Nothing like secretly relishing in the misery of shifters & lifters while you keep it forward and take them to the cleaners in a friendly manner..... 😆😆
Thanks for your testimonial for the online school - I'm thrilled for your improvement!!
Tom
PS: Once you've had enough fun with your buddies, feel free to send them my way. A little competition isn't a bad thing, and besides you've already got a tremendous head start on them!
Thanks for the great lesson! Can I do this with my woods and driver?
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Samir!
Yes - the weight-forward component 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: ruclips.net/video/o0xscMyN3v8/видео.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
Call me crazy, but I've been watching a lot of pro golfers looking at this since I started watching your videos, and I think contrary to what people are taught or want to believe. A LOT do not shift their weight. Watch them. They do not move off that front foot and stay very centered. Big hair, multi camera Saguto here, is right.
WINNER, WINNER - KFCRISPY CHICKEN DINNER!!!! 💪💪
YES - This body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance swing system is rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology, and it is modeled on empirical observations of the game's most prolific 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. And you are so correct - watch any Tour event on TV and you'll see a significant number of players executing these motions, a fact corroborated by just how many of them have a very centered swing with the lead knee flexing and the trail leg straightening during the backswing, their lead arms on or very close to their tilted shoulder planes, and their hands deep behind their trail shoulder at the top.
To your other point, how sad it is that despite all the advances in equipment, technology, golf course grooming, etc. the average golfer still struggles to break 100. Epic failures within the realm of “conventional” instruction, perhaps??? So many misconstrued and/or misguided teachings - such as taking the club straight back, turning the shoulders level while independently lifting the arms, shifting into and torquing against a firm trail side, firing the hips, actively rolling the hands through impact, etc. - have relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of inconsistency and chronic frustration (and chronic back/knee/hip pain as well). I’m doing my best here to clear these up one by one and put an end to this madness, though unfortunately such sorcery from this dark underworld of golf instruction rarely finds its way to the mainstream because I suppose if too many folks found out about it the mainstream would then be rendered irrelevant....... 😎
Thanks so much for sharing your accurate observations and for your validating remarks!!
"Big Hair" Tom
PS: Now that you are armed with the truth, would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Just wanted to let you know, I'm now an 8-10 handicap and it's only been 3 years. You're the man! @@SagutoGolf
Tom, I cannot agree with you more! 😊
Thanks! I appreciate the validation and I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
Tom
I teach this over 3 years ago. Where have you been?
I've been here in my little nook of South Carolina as well as on this global forum.... 😎
Here is the story of my "conversion" to the Stack and Tilt system: ruclips.net/video/PM8lNNrMPEk/видео.html And here is an episode documenting my week at S&T Instructor Camp in Miami: ruclips.net/video/m9qdPOzYUWU/видео.html
TS
This is 🔥…thank you, 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 think you will really like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/