SagutoGolf what’s a good drill for the back elbow staying glued and swinging through? The skipping a rock motion....while throwing a ball against the wall (so that it bounces back to you) drill comes to mind. If that makes sense lol. Thx 🍻
Tom Saguto you have changed my life. At 72 years old I had slowly crept up to a handicap of 21, hitting weak shots and not knowing how to fix it. With age the hand eye coordination and flexibility still hit the ball solid with lousy, over the top technique. Thanks to your amazing instruction I am back hitting the ball solid, my 7 iron flying a crisp 150 again. My last few rounds have all been in the low 80's, and i expect to break 80 again soon, something I have not done for twenty years. Keep it up young man!!
Douglas - I'm very glad to learn of your success in regaining your form through this instruction, and I am THRILLED to know that you are now enjoying this great game once again!! THAT is what this channel and my online school are really all about!! I'm looking forward to seeing you back in the 70's real soon! Thanks for sharing, and keep up the great work!! Tom
Weight forward, connected upper arms, tilt & turn. Your instructions are so, so simple compared to other videos out there! It works. And, if I’m away from the game for awhile, all I have to do is refresh my memory of your lessons. Thank you Tom.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, John, 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 validation and support, and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom. I'm 76 years old and have been playing golf since i'm 40. This season I struggled terribly with my game . After watching your videos on Ben Hogans swing It has done a miracle with my swing. Yesterday I played the best round of this season. You are by far the best teacher I have ever had. I will continue to watch your instruction as it has completely changed my swing and contact with the ball. Thanks again. God Bless and good luck. Tom Lembo, Manchester, New Jersey.
That's fantastic, Tom!! I sincerely appreciate your kind words 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, and thank you for sharing your ball striking improvement! 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 again for your message and keep up the great work!! God bless, Tom
I’m absolutely amazed how this has helped my game. My son and I played the other day and he was shocked at my middle of the fairway drives. He said, “Dad, you’ve really improved.” This is the best RUclips channel for golf I’ve ever seen since I started playing several months ago. Thanks Tom. This is some good stuff you’re teaching. 👍👍👍⛳️
That's some fantastic playing, Rickey, and especially for someone who is so new to this game!! Thanks so much for your kind words; I'm very glad to know that my instruction content is resonating well with you!! Thanks for sharing your success, keep up the great work, and have fun out there!! Tom
I’m two years late but I just found this video! I was a lifter and a chopper would chunk so many balls wasn’t getting very good ball flight starting getting my hands back by trail shoulder, all I can say is once I started doing this I started hitting so many effortless crispy shots!!! Can’t thank you enough!
Awesome!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!! Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Practiced this for 30 minutes last night at the range. THIS is going to finally be the answer for my inconsistent iron play! It will be a process transitioning to this swing from my current arms-raising-wrists-flipping work of art but will spend the winter doing drills and getting rid of the old bad habits. Joining the channel this morning Tom, thanks!!
Tom this has sorted out my swing.I am hitting the ball sweetly and afterwards.... no pain! You have given me a reason to continue playing golf. Now to get my handicap down.The best golf instruction out there. Thanks a lot. I
Saguto golf changed my golf life. After a near fatal accident, I had to learn golf all over, so I teamed up with Saguto. I'm 70 now and playing the best I've ever played. Thanks Tom.
Thanks Tom! This video lesson has transformed my swing and has made golf much more enjoyable. I was amazed at how much power I can get with a shorter backswing. I'm hitting the ball way more consistently solid and gained a lot of distance. I had back surgery several years ago and had given up the game because it was too painful to play. I recently got back to playing, trying to find ways to modify my swing so it was comfortable for me. This tip has allowed me to have a great swing that does not hurt my back at all, and I actually hit the ball better than how my swing was before injuring my back. Thanks again for this tip and for all of your videos. I've improved my game more from your videos than any other instructions/lessons I have taken. Golf is finally enjoyable again and I can look forward to playing for years to come without pain!
That's fantastic, Daryll!! It's also very consistent with the fact that a significant percentage of my students and online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. Thanks so much for sharing your success and for touting the body-friendly features of this swing. Keep up the great work and most importantly - keep having fun out there!! Tom
Dear Tom Saguto, i just discovered your channel. I am 69 years old and have NOT played a single round of golf for the last 5+ years due to ill health. I finally worked myself up to go to a driving range armed, and inspired, by by your videos. The results were amazing! I had read Hogan's books before but had never really internalized them. Your videos, especially where you advise the Right elbow "tuck" under the left, made the difference for me. I have never hit a golf ball better before! After a few more sessions at the range, i am gathering the courage to go out on the course again soon. Thx 🙏
That's awesome, @vm2000!! I'm thrilled to know that you are getting back into this wonderful game after being away for so long!! There's a lot of great information in Mr. Hogan's "Five Lessons" book, but there have also been many misinterpretations that have led numerous golfers - and their ball flight - astray. I do my best to take what Mr. Hogan conveys in the book as his "feels", apply it to the reality of what he actually did in his swing, and translate it into something we all can learn well from, because if we can get Hogan right there are tremendously effective swing keys to be garnered!! By the way, a significant percentage of my students and online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion. Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built. If you'd really like to get on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform, please consider my online school. So many folks across the globe are now playing the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ Thanks for your comment, keep up the great work, and have fun out there!! Tom
Im playing golf again after a long absence. I was busy working for a living. Ive been studying Hogans swing watching you and other Hogan disciples. Its a thing of beauty and simplicity. Im excited about playing again.
Welcome back to this great sport, David!! I'm very glad to learn that you are benefiting from my channel's instruction, and most importantly that you are enjoying yourself because that is really what this is all about! By the way, have you considered enrolling in the SagutoGolf online school? For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing, the short game, and much more. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm regularly adding new content. This will really put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion. There's even a members' forum where you can ask me specific swing-related questions and suggest new content ideas, plus you'll also have access to all exclusive "Crispier Than KFC Club" RUclips channel members' content at no additional charge. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. Thanks for your comment and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: FYI, due to their popularity I've combined my Hogan lesson videos into a playlist series on this channel. Here's the link if you are interested: ruclips.net/p/PLV62KxT7Mp7IyNDRp0hZK1F1OScdXx-u1
Indian Patriot - I truly appreciate your kind words and I am very glad the instruction on my channel has benefited your game to that extent!! Thanks for sharing your success and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, due to their popularity I've combined my recent Hogan lesson videos into a playlist series on this channel. Here's the link: ruclips.net/p/PLV62KxT7Mp7IyNDRp0hZK1F1OScdXx-u1. Also, I'll be airing a brand new Hogan episode this upcoming weekend!
Man, you're THE BEST! This tip is phenomenal! And so easy to follow. Your tips, demo's and explanations are CRYSTAL CLEAR AND TO THE POINT. Just like Hogan's swing.......nothing wasted and effortless! You got me. This is most possibly THE BEST golf instruction video I have EVER watched. And I have watched a LOT OF THEM! Went down to the range and was immediately hitting a PUSH DRAW with my 8 iron....160 - 165 and NOT SWINGING HARD. Just smooth, easy and CONNECTED! I will definitely be signing up for your online lessons! If us DUFFERS can't learn from this or you, we need to quit the game and take up checkers. End of story. Thanks Tom! Keep it up!😎👏
Fantastic, @G V! I'm very glad this lesson resonated so well with you, and I look forward to having you in the school and seeing you participating regularly in the Members' Forum! Thanks for your kind words and support, keep up the great work, and have fun out there!! Tom
Just joined Saguto golf. I’ve been playing and searching for 25 years. His system fits what I’ve been trying to do but he puts it all together and explains it perfectly!
Welcome aboard, @mizzo9!! I truly appreciate your kind words and support, and I am very glad to know that you are enjoying and benefiting from my lesson content!! Just a little bit of preliminary advice as you get started in the online school: 1. It is crucial to take sufficient time to master the fundamental components of the first couple of chapters! I cannot emphasize this enough, as frustrations predominantly occur when a student jumps ahead in the curriculum without properly dedicating himself/herself to the foundational base upon which our consistently repeatable, powerful, low maintenance swing must be built. Please have a look at this introductory video if you have not already done so: saguto.golf/courses/1166020/lectures/30347767. 2. One of the many great things about this swing is that you can achieve solid ball striking even at the most basic levels. This is why I oftentimes will suggest that students park themselves on Chapter 2 of the Golf Swing Simplified course for an extended period of time after locking down Chapter 1's foundational elements. Chapter 2 reinforces the body motions and the weight-forward component, and it culminates with what I call "The Best Golf Swing Practice Drill of All Time". Work yourself sequentially and gradually through the chapter, and then commit yourself to that drill in Lesson 2.8. Learn it. Practice it. Master it. You can even use the somewhat abbreviated swing it provides on the course and play quite well with it! Once you've got that down, you will be well prepared to move forward in the curriculum and well on your way towards taking ownership of YOUR swing! 3. Also, as you progress always keep in mind the V1 Swing Video Analysis service, an effective and inexpensive service that I highly recommend to everyone in the school. I liken it to bringing your swing into the shop for a tune-up or minor repair. Scheduling one on a quarterly basis for preventive maintenance will do wonders for keeping things humming along nicely, and it's also a great tool for pinpointing and resolving any issues that arise. The process involves downloading the free V1 app and then submitting two videos to me through the app - one down-the-line (captured from your stance line, not the target line) and the other face-on. Here's the link with additional information for future reference. app.v1sports.com/Saguto-Golf 4. Finally, please migrate over to the new “Office Hours” forum - which is included in your online school membership - and begin engaging with other golfers in the SagutoGolf community. It only takes a minute or two to enroll - just go to your “My Courses” screen and you’ll see a link to get started. Once signed in you’ll be able to access and participate in the great dialogue that we are having on a variety of topics. You can start discussions, contribute to existing threads, post specific swing questions, make some new friends, and just share in the common bond of golfers from around the world seeking to improve their games and help others to do the same. I monitor the forum regularly and am a frequent participant in the discussions, including assisting with swing-related inquiries. I really think you’ll enjoy it! I look forward to hearing from you regularly in the Forum and to assisting you in building a consistent, low maintenance, powerful, body-friendly swing that will bring your enjoyment of this great game to a new level! Thanks for sharing, keep up the great work, and have fun out there!! Tom
I watched this video and it has changed my golf game and my life...THANK YOU TOM SAGUTO for helping me and others, just like me, to enjoy the game, the way that it should be enjoyed! Continue being a great golf ambassador and steward for this wonderful sport.
Guys... this is it! ... i tried it for the first time yesterday. Weight on the lead side, arms straight connected. I was evident from the first hole, this is so natural and comfortable with virtually nothing to think a about that it eas just ... boom, boom, boom one after another... Magic! ... Thank you Mr Saguto, Im creaming much more shots than ever and this is just the beginning ❤👍
That's *AWESOME,* Andrew!! 💪💪 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 "magical" ball striking improvement and keep up the outstanding 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 US/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.
Very nice video, Mr. Saguto. It reminds me of the saying: "everything old is new again." This connection concept was also used by many of the past professional including Sam Snead, Byron Nelson, bobby Jones, et. al.
I've played baseball at a high level for 25+ years. I have never played golf until recently. My baseball days have come to an end so it was a good time for me to transition to golf. So glad I stumbled upon this video.. I have been trying to find a way to make my swing simple and powerful like I did for years playing ball and this clicked for me immediately. I used this advice first time out at range and it's exciting. I'm a fan and will follow from now on. Showing me how my swing should get to that position behind my back shoulder and loading up slightly on my front knee instead of loading up on my back like in ball has done wonders in just one day. Thanks for keeping it simple.
Welcome to this great game, Brian! I was a baseball player as well, and the key to an effective transition lies in harnessing the common power sources shared by both baseball and golf while also recognizing the distinct differences that can otherwise cause the golf ball to fly sideways. Perhaps at some point you might consider the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish. Additionally, you'll find all my short game content (putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play), diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and so much more there. So many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ Have fun with your new sport!! Tom
Mr. Saguto-I am so grateful for the lesson on Mr. Hogan!! I was shooting in the mid to low 80s and now I'm inching into the 70s everytime I play. The consistency of my ball flight has made all the difference. It has also given me greater control over the distance on my approach shots. I've been playing golf for over 50 years and this is the first lesson I received which makes the swing so simple. Thanks Again!! P. S. How do I avoid missing those 3 foot putts???
@strassserdms, I truly appreciate your kind words and I am very glad to learn that my channel's instruction has benefited your game to such an extent!! You've obviously done an excellent job digesting my lesson content, incorporating it into your swing, and taking ownership of it!! As for those pesky 3-footers, pick 'em up - and if anyone asks just tell them Saguto said it was good....😆😆 Actually, you may be interested in looking into the SagutoGolf online school as that is where you'll find all my short game content. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only learning system for the full swing along with chipping, pitching, putting, bunker play, and much more, and I'm regularly adding new content. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process for you. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. Aside from that, Phil Mickelson was known to really challenge himself in his practice drill for 3-footers. If you've got the time to devote to it, then look it up as that should improve your stroke to the point where your friends are telling you to "pick it up" without any need for my intervention!... Thanks for sharing your success and keep up the great work!! Tom
Wow my brother who is a scracth golfer came into town this last weekend, after watching this video we golfed at one of the local courses in Colorado. I have been golfing and can barely break 100 but consistently however i gave this lesson a try and i was out driving my brother and hitting the greens in regulation far more consistently. He kept saying nice par and i was putting for birdie on at least half of the holes we played. He still beat me, but he didn't beat me on every hole like he normorally does. I am now going to dial Hogan's swing in and practice it. Thanks for the lesson!
That's fantastic, Marty - nice job incorporating this lesson into your swing so quickly!! Due to their popularity I've combined my Hogan lesson videos into a playlist series on this channel. Here's the link if you are interested: ruclips.net/p/PLV62KxT7Mp7IyNDRp0hZK1F1OScdXx-u1 Also, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning about the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ Thanks for sharing your success and keep up the great work!! Tom
Tom, I love how you break down Mr. Hogan's swing. I'm an online student of yours and you've helped me so much. I'm always watching your videos to learn more each day. Thanks so much! Really, thank you!
I really appreciate your kind words, @vivamadrid70, and I am very glad to know that you are benefiting well from my instruction in both the online school and here on the channel!! Keep up the great work and have fun out there!! Tom
Lawrence - I'm very glad to learn of your success through this instruction, but more importantly I am THRILLED to know how much you are now enjoying this great game!! THAT is what this channel and my online school are really all about!! Thanks for sharing, and keep up the great work!! Tom
I watch dozens of these videos but u just made me finally get it!! Watched several times today then off to the range!! It really is doable! I had great success on the range! Ok tomorrow is the skins game so lots of money to win ( and bet) so I’ll keep u posted! I’m 69 yr old 6’4” 245 ! I should b able to generate much more club head speed ! This did it!
Sounds great, Ron!! With your leverage and the rotational force created by this swing (angular momentum), I'm thinking you'll be able to bust it out there effortlessly and in a big way as you get more and more comfortable with it. Good luck in your skins game, and please keep me posted! Tom
Just got a set of forged Ben Hogies. Pushed the magic elbow into my swing and the effect is tremendous. Enormous power and pace with very little effort. Consistency is abundant with this change. Big change, but so worth it.
Awesome!! My lesson series on this "trail arm magic" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that this concept is performing well for you, too! Thanks for sharing your success with it, enjoy your new irons, 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've got that right, Rich - it's never too late!! Especially with this body-friendly swing that will have you enjoying the game to a ripe old age! Thanks for your kind words and support! Tom
After a year of struggle to recover a swing lost from 20 yrs ago..this is and will always be the answer. Power and consistency without tension or thought !! 5-20 should be Saguto day!
Great job recapturing your game, Kevin!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson helped you, and I appreciate your marking your calendar to commemorate the date!! 😆 Keep up the great work and have fun out there! TS
I appreciate that! Mr. Hogan delivered phenomenal and timeless instructional value, right?! But there are just so many misconceptions about Hogan’s swing out there - particularly within the realm of misunderstood or misapplied teachings - that have sadly relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of chronic frustration. I’m doing my best to clear these up one by one and put an end to this madness, because if we can get Hogan right there are tremendously effective swing keys to be garnered. Thanks again 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
Love you work Tom. It’s refreshing to get some common sense tips and advice that actually make a difference straight away. As you say golf shouldn’t be that difficult but we make it so! 😂 Such a great sport but it’s takes a solid foundation which you are kindly providing us folk! 👍🏼
Thanks @richiep1976!! I truly appreciate your kind words and I'm very glad to know that my instruction has helped you!! Keep up the great work and have fun with this truly great sport!! Cheers, Tom
I appreciate that, Todd!! Mr. Hogan delivered phenomenal and timeless instructional value, right?! But there are just so many misconceptions about his swing out there - particularly within the realm of misunderstood or misapplied instruction - that have sadly relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of chronic frustration. I'm doing my best here to clear these up one by one and put an end to this madness by taking what Mr. Hogan conveys in the “Five Lessons” book as his "feels", applying it to the reality of what he actually did in his swing, and translating it into something we all can learn well from. Because if we can get Hogan right there are tremendously effective swing keys to be garnered. By the way, due to their popularity I've combined my Hogan lesson videos into a playlist series on this channel. Here's the link if you are interested: ruclips.net/p/PLV62KxT7Mp7IyNDRp0hZK1F1OScdXx-u1 Also, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning about the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ Have fun out there!! Tom
Love the Hogan slow -Mo videos.....totally backs up your teachings! Read the “book” about 5 times....you explain it well. I do find myself dropping the right shoulder I little too much causing me to dig...taking some big divots and hurting my distance. How do I fix this??????? Thanks Tom
Glad you're enjoying the Hogan series, Al! I would suggest that perhaps you may not be getting enough lateral hip slide. This move initiates the downswing and continues into impact, shallowing the path into the ball to produce crispier iron contact and more of a sweeping approach for the longer clubs. It also ensure that we get enough weight forward - 90/10 at impact - while maintaining our swing center so that our low point doesn't shift backwards and cause turf-first contact. These two most recent Hogan videos relate specifically to this: 1) ruclips.net/video/iejRWhuB7y8/видео.html 2) ruclips.net/video/ACvoHI6A-R8/видео.html By the way, have you enrolled in the SagutoGolf online school yet? It's really the most effective and efficient way to learn and take ownership of this swing! For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing, the short game, and much more. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm constantly adding new content. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. Thanks! Tom
Great stuff. I had a Left hip replacement a few years ago. Before having the procedure I couldn't play golf due to pain. When i did try the pain forced me to change everything. Bad habits ensued and I lost all my power. Now that I can swing pain-free the Hogan/Saguto approach is helping me get my game back. I've always loved Hogan's stuff. It's great to see a young pro teaching his approach.
Hi Tom - I truly appreciate your kind words and I am very glad the instruction on my channel has benefited your game in a body-friendly way!! Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, due to their popularity I've combined my recent Hogan lesson videos into a playlist series on this channel. Here's the link: ruclips.net/p/PLV62KxT7Mp7IyNDRp0hZK1F1OScdXx-u1
I sincerely appreciate that, Mike! Mr. Hogan delivered - and continues to deliver posthumously - phenomenal and timeless instructional value, right?! But there are just so many misconceptions about his swing out there - particularly within the realm of misunderstood or misapplied teachings - that have sadly relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of chronic frustration. I do my best to take what Mr. Hogan conveyed as his "feels", apply it to the reality of what he actually did in his swing, and translate it into something we all can learn well from, because if we can get Hogan right there are tremendously effective swing keys to be garnered. Thanks again for your message and support! Tom PS: By the way, due to their popularity I've combined my Hogan lesson videos into a playlist series on this channel. Here's the link if you are interested: ruclips.net/p/PLV62KxT7Mp7IyNDRp0hZK1F1OScdXx-u1
Excellent, more , more more. I’ve only been golfing for 10 years and am now 65 years old, I’ve been working and working on my swing, I see many similarities with my swing compared to what you are showing, my biggest fault is my hip movement but i am learning more and more everyday from you posts and showing Ben Hogan’s swing. I am a 16.5 handicap and am hoping to get into the 70’s now that I am retired. Thanks a million.
I'm glad you liked this lesson video, Jack!! Are you referring to the "Five Lessons" book? It is a great read, but we have to be very careful since that conveyed how he went about getting rid of his pesky hook and we now have a lot of slicers in the world as a result!! By the way, I hope to add another episode to my Hogan series in the near future, but in the meantime please be sure to tune into tonight's new SagutoGolf video release! (8:45 pm EDT) Thanks! Tom
9.5 out of 10 video. Your best yet. Look at his rt foot 90° to the target line. Not because of any post accident limitation. I think he did it to limit hip pivot compared to shoulder pivot. He wanted shoulders pivoted back more than his hips to obtain more power when he unwinds. I think he also torqued left foot bearing most of his weight (>65%) to add rotational power and stability on his backswing. I don't believe he had back weight shift from trail side to front side - it was already there. Thoughts?
I'm glad you enjoyed this lesson, Kevin! Perhaps your question is best answered by a couple of other Hogan episodes from my channel's archives: - ruclips.net/video/GYRCd7WMoSI/видео.html (and a newer version here: ruclips.net/video/bXV7g1PVxbA/видео.html) - ruclips.net/video/AlTFGlwdwSw/видео.html Thanks! Tom
Hey Tom, great info in this video. I just wanted to expand on a few points below as I changed my swing about a year ago to emulate exclusively the teachings of Hogan. It has been a unique experience adapting the changes, luckily made easier by understood concepts and principles of the golf swing acquired from studying the PGA Teaching Manual and applying it's principals in real life during and after my time at The Golf Academy of the America (formerly The Golf Academy of the South). Although never going the "club pro" route I continue to play and help anyone interested. That being said, I would like to share my experiences with the Hogan swing with you and your subscribers in regard to some of the points made about the lower body and what it is doing, "real vs feel", not with hostile intent to what you have stated (I come in peace :) but as an added voice to the discussion. Hogan's 5 Lessons will be an added help to anyone interested. *Looking at freeze frame of Hogan's swing with the face-on view at 11:41 is a great reference to start, if we place the edge of a small piece of paper just under is belt line and let his back-swing play. The paper edge and his belt remain parallel as his right hip works away from the ball and his left hip towards, made very clear by the left knee moving closer to the ball while we see the tension/torsion building in the right leg. There is a "give and take" between turning back into his right side and the natural move of the left knee "falling" toward the ball in order to maintain his spine angle set at address, better observed on a "down the line" view. * LEFT LEG Hogan does not keep his weight on his left side at any time, observing his completed back-swing at 12:09 the inside of the left foot is slightly rolled unto the grass while the left knee flexed and "falling" toward the ball. (Common of many swings in that era now called the "classic swing", Gary Player, Sam Snead etc. had this similar "rolling effect" with the left foot.) At this point there is no significant load being held on his left leg/side, it is all predominantly on the right side. He does not keep his weight on the left side to free up the deep turn of the right hip; allowing the left knee to naturally "fall" and left foot slightly roll will create this effect. When I was able to grasp and execute this concept the "feeling" I got was that I was staying on my left side because of being accustomed to shifting slightly laterally when following the teachings of "get your weight on your right side". RIGHT LEG - Many have thought that the right knee was extended at the top of his swing as we can see at 12:09, but this is more of an optical effect created by the very loose pants Hogan wears. (Not mine, but an opinion I support through my evolution that was presented by people that have studied his swing and known him personally) At this time stamp you can see the sheen from the light source on the left pant knee as it extends toward the ball and, looking at the right knee closely, the same can be observed but to a lesser degree. In 5 Lessons Hogan emphasizes the need to create the power for the swing from the lower body right side (right handed golfer) by a corkscrew type effect and this begins with his unique setup; having the right foot squared up to the target line as opposed to slightly open as we are usually taught and his left foot flared slightly more than "normal". (to better imagine this for someone wanting to try; approach the ball and target line with your feet completely together, insides of your shoes touching, now step back with your right foot keeping it parallel to the left, this will feel a little awkward as our physiology dictates it should slightly open; the left foot is then set in place initially parallel but then slightly flared open, if an imaginary line traveling up the inside of the left foot is at 12 o clock, turn it out to 10.) When I did this I immediately felt a distinct increase in torsion and power, you feel as if your right foot is going to rip the turf in half!! Couple this with another key point in Hogan's setup, weight distribution through the feet. He explains that we should feel are weight on the insides of our thighs spreading down the legs to the inside of the feet (paraphrasing), this creates an interesting effect because if you retain the weight on the inside of the right leg, with a flexed right knee, moving the right hip backward during the back-swing, allowing the natural fall of the left knee to the ball - the lower body power generated in a short compact turn is huge, the right knee moves backward but does not straighten completely only comparatively from where it began - a huge amount of your power would be lost if you did so. To amplify this effect put a wedge (or similar) under the right foot (RH golfer) rolling it slightly inward. (if someone has knee problems definitely work up to this gradually.) As I mentioned above, I just wanted to contribute my experiences to the discussion in the hopes of better golf for everyone. Hogan's 5 Lessons are a great reference for anyone looking to dig deeper, as I am sure you know. Keep up the good work, its appreciated!
Yes, Mr. Hogan most definitely did not set his weight forward at address. Hip did not swivel, he loads into the rear hip, and yes it will eventually "turn" as you get the club to the top, the turn is for hitting the ball.
Thank you Tom for over the last 2 years I have been watching your videos and am finally getting understanding what I need to do with my golf swing. And have been hitting shots like never before. I have also been playing with a senior tour pro for a few months and he likes what I m doing. Shot 71 a few weeks ago and I m 70 years old. I have shot many rounds of par or a little better. But now I’m thrilled with the difference in the contact of the ball. Hop to start shooting some rounds in the 60 s. Putting for birdie s is a lot more fun than putting for pars. Thanks again. RC
That is AWESOME, RC!! I'm thrilled to learn of your success and very glad to know that my instruction content has played a small role in it. Thanks for sharing your success, keep up the great work, and please let us know when you shoot (or beat) your age!! TS
Thank you for all your golf teaching. I have learnt so much from you that my golf swing has greatly improved. Thank you so much. Keep on doing the good work that you do. Best regards from Germany Lee
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Lee, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating well with you!! Thank you so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! 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 from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level courses on shot shaping, power and distance, and much more. Thousands of folks across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Han Solo - You don't need me as a personal mentor. You already have The Force! That combined with the lesson videos here - or even better, the Jedi-like instruction you'll receive in my online school for just $10 US/month ( saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga ) - will have you in complete control of your powers! Cheers! Tom
I'm glad you were able to figure that out, Adam!! Yes - bad things can happen when that arm flies away with a mind of its own, and there's no better model for keeping those arms connected than arguably the best ball striker of all time! Tom PS: Due to popular demand and their tremendous instructional value, I do plan on producing another Hogan episode in the near future. In the meantime, please tune into tonight's new SagutoGolf video release at 8:45 pm EDT. I think you'll like it!!
Tom, you are an unbelievably great teacher! All golf instruction should be so concise and effective,. Stay connected, tilt... I'm a new golfer. Pretty athletic bit new to the game. There is no way I can have 10 swing thoughts in my head for something that's over in two seconds. Now I have no need for that information overload. A light bulb moment. Wow. Thank you!
Welcome to this great game, Mike! I sincerely appreciate the kind words and I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating well with you!! Keep up the great progress and have fun out there!! Tom
Gotta tell you. I've been playing for 30+ years and played at a pretty good level in high school and college but still struggled to understand why I was having the swing faults that I was having (not being able to control ball flight and hitting fat shots). After watching your videos, I had a "ahh ha" moment and realized that my delivered loft and swing path was way off. I wasn't getting good hip/body turn and I was trying to manipulate my downswing to compensate for too steep of a back swing. I've been watching your videos and practicing and it finally clitched. Thank you so much for all that you are doing to get us on the right path.....no pun intended. Lol.
That's fabulous, Larry! I'm very glad to know that my channel's content is resonating well with you. Nice job correcting your plane and path issues!! Thanks for sharing your success. Keep up the great work and have fun out there!! Tom
That's great, Sean!! As we get further into my Hogan series I think you'll see that his swing embodies many of the key components taught in S&T. I hope to produce another Hogan episode in the near future, but in the meantime feel free to tune into tonight's new SagutoGolf video release! (8:45 pm EDT) Good luck with your change - I'm sure you'll love the S&T swing! Tom
It’s cold winter weather where I’m at. I got a training mat that shows where the club strikes as you hit. After trying these tips, I noticed I was getting the crispy “divots” after the ball position. I think this season I’ll be striking more cleanly. I feel I will finally break 100 and get my first birdie.
Awesome!! 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 crispy improvement, keep up the great work, and I look forward to you achieving and exceeding your goals next season!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, perhaps you might also enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”?: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
I’m a Saguto believer!! Your instructions are simple and so effective. I’ve increased 10 yards on the launch monitor and my “misses” are much more manageable.
That's fantastic, Alex! I'm very glad to know that my instruction content is resonating well with you. Thanks for sharing your success, keep up the great work, and have fun out there!! TS
Me too Texon100! Years ago I thought I might go into pro golfing until I played with a Pro. These guys are good, I was only a +2 Handicap! Had I this information I could have easily been super consistent.
@@timneal5617 I agree 100%! I followed a young man many years ago that could outdrive (I know distance is not the main issue) anyone today. His dad was the greens keeper of Pasatiempo on the central coast of California, but he coudn't explain it either, this is why I know what you're talking about, Consistency!
@@timneal5617 stack and tilt. Try it if you haven't. I'm getting much more consistent. No lose of distance at all. And still learning this way so no ripping it yet.
I like that you discuss no need to drop into the slot. Hogan talked about a waggle. His waggle had the wrists creating a lot of movement as he felt fir the club head path in the takeaway. But the actual takeaway had no movement in the wrists. The wrists were quiet. Any movement in the wrists makes the takeaway unstable. I like how you talk about the hands behind the right shoulder on the backswing. My subconscious feeling was to be trying to get my weight behind the club during the takeaway. A very premature action. The weight gets behind the ball in transition into the downswing. As Hogan told Gary Player the hands take a different path than the club head.
You are absolutely correct, Frank. I mention the hand path vs. clubhead path in various channel videos, and I address this topic specifically in these two: - ruclips.net/video/1gzcyrJ_yBw/видео.html - ruclips.net/video/WxDD63quyk8/видео.html Cheers! Tom
I think you're onto something there, David! Allow me to add a second line and you'll have a nice little rhyming mantra: "I will not lift, i will not drop, i will not chop I will not scoop, I will not flip, I will not come over the top" 😆 Tom
Tom, Thank you! I’m an average golfer who loves the game of golf. I started having tremendous slicing problems off the tee. It got so bad I even tried using non conforming golf balls that would eliminate 75% of my slice. They worked well but, I needed and wanted to hit the ball straight. I watched one of your videos on tucking in your trail elbow like Ben Hogan. I practiced the swing at home then went out to the coarse for a round. I HIT 16 OUT OF 18 FAIRWAYS THE FIRST TIME OUT! I went out again a week later and hit the driver as straight as a pin again with no slicing and HIT 15 OUT OF 18 FAIRWAYS! Out of all the golf tips I’ve learned throughout the years....this tip, by far is the golden ticket! Thanks again!
I'm so glad that Hogan lesson worked so well for you!! It truly is a "Magic Elbow" as it has corrected a plethora of swing issues and brought joy to many of my students!! Well done. Now go forth and slice no more!! 😂😂 Cheers, Tom
Another great lesson Tom, way back when I played of 4, I swung as flat as this and then for no apparent reason I started getting trapped behind myself and started to come over the top to get back to the ball -HORRIBLE MOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!! So it changed to getting the club more up in the air going back and then flattening the arc coming down. This has worked reasonably well for the last 45 years and I still play off 6. But my friend you have got my juices flowing and I want to return to my old swing path- I used to draw the ball easily with it and now I just hit it straight down the middle!!!!!!!!!!! it's true!!. But my golf course in our holiday home in the Algarve is called Villa Sol and you need to hit a lot of draws off the tee and honestly I struggle now to hit a natural draw. I sort of snatch a pulled hook when I try to draw. Anyway I am going back to my flatter swing and find me some smooth little draws. Love your teaching and you are a funny guy.
Great stuff, Terry, and I'm glad you are enjoying the videos!! A couple of suggestions if you're looking to transition from a two-plane (lift and shift?) swing to this one and wish to go about it efficiently: 1) If you'd really like to get on the fast track towards learning and owning this swing, please consider enrolling in the SagutoGolf online school. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing (including the finer points and feels), the short game, and much more. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm constantly adding new content. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. 2) For a very useful supplemental tool, consider purchasing a copy of the Stack & Tilt book by Mike Bennett and Andy Plummer. It will serve you well as a textbook reference guide for the swing and will be highly supportive of what you will learn in my online school as well as here on this channel. Thanks for sharing, and please keep me posted on your progress!! Cheers! Tom PS: Due to popular demand and the tremendous instructional value, I do plan on producing another Hogan episode in the near future. There is just so much great stuff we can learn from the master's swing!
Hi Tom sorry pal I do not need anymore memberships, I have had a few over the years and frankly I have learned that golf is not rocket science,- do you remember who was always saying that, non other than Dalton McCrary, I bought his book and videos and I have never hit the ball so well in all my life with his method!! you need to do the fundamentals right and if you do you can play to a very good standard. Keep up the good work my friend.
Hi Tom from MCO golf nuts, this is by far for me the best tutorial for the HOGAN swing and supporting your tips to us the golfing community, many thanks took this to the range for two days , 1 yip as no set up routine followed, once back into that routine, everything is going sweet, even hitting woods once again, still nee some work but the confidence and consistency has returned, as for the power, wow feels easy and relaxed.....my sincere thanks.......stringbean.
Stringbean - I'm glad you enjoyed my latest Hogan video and that it's helping your swing!! A couple of thoughts for you: 1) If you'd really like to get on the fast track towards learning and owning this swing, please consider enrolling in the SagutoGolf online school. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing (including the finer points and feels), the short game, and much more. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm constantly adding new content. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. 2) For a very useful supplement to the online school, consider purchasing a copy of the Stack & Tilt book by Mike Bennett and Andy Plummer. It will serve you well as a textbook reference guide for the swing and will be highly supportive of what you will learn in my online school. Thanks for your kind words and for sharing your experience! Tom PS: Due to popular demand and their tremendous instructional value, I do plan on producing another Hogan episode in the near future. There is just so much great stuff we can learn from the master's swing!
@@gregorycarricato3207 I tried hitting a couple of balls with that right elbow tucked in and surprised how comfortable it felt! Once you accept that the backswing should be around the middle of the back vs high across the shoulders, it start feeling very natural. Haven't really had the chance to actually go out and practice yet but looking forward to creating a new swing. Tom makes very easy to understand.
Personal opinion- I was a fan of the comedy that you've put into your content before; this is one of the BEST instructional, and most professional, videos you've made! No judging just wanted to take the time to compliment you man : ) GREAT WORK!!! Keep it up!
As soon as i implemented all tthese little fixes , big ones being the grip for my hook and swing direction...everything got a lot better, i started hitting massive shots, really controlled medium shots and very nice short ones too... even my putts improved because of the constant set up position. Saguto-God is just wacky good and a great human being too. Emphasis on the wacky which is fantastic for learning. Thanks SG.
Awesome!! 💪💪 I sincerely appreciate your kind words and I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating well with you!! Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am quite certain you will really enjoy and benefit from the comprehensive, structured, step-by-step learning platform for all the finer aspects of the swing (and the game in general) in my online school. Have you looked into it yet? Thousands of folks across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews.
I am very glad to know that you enjoyed it, José! By the way, due to their popularity I have combined my Hogan lesson videos into a playlist series on this channel. Here is the link if you are interested: ruclips.net/p/PLV62KxT7Mp7IyNDRp0hZK1F1OScdXx-u1 Have fun out there! Tom
These ideas really work. It's not easy to change my swing and keep it changed but I'm putting in the work- which, I think, is Tom's real gift: getting me willing and excited about working on my swing. I've seen significant improvement already and think I can get to a consistent place with my swing.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Whitney, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you. Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and enthusiasm, and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: You are absolutely correct in that a swing change is definitely not easy, but with a commitment to the process and clear instruction you will take your ball striking and your game to previously unattainable levels. In this regard, if you'd really like to get on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, structured, sequential platform, please consider my online school. That is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. And here's a link to my free mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
I appreciate the pre-backswing loading of the left side tip. Eliminated my sway tendencies as I begin my backswing. Keeps the bottom of the swing consistent as I move to the left side to the finish!
Thank you Tom after playing this stupid game for 40 years you’ve given me the key to consistent ball striking. Tried this on the course today and right from the first shot stuck the ball solidly and straight. At 71 went round in 80. Thank you.
That's awesome, @Ernest Goodman's - congrats on an excellent round!! Thanks for sharing your success, keep up the great work, and have fun out there!! TS
Tom, I grew up in Texas, and met Ben Hogan once at Shady Oaks C.C in Fort Worth. I carry a Ben Hogan wedge in my bag, that was my late father's-we played a lot of golf together. My Dad would be proud to know that I am hitting crispy as KFC iron shots thanks to my buttery smooth, Tom Saguto instructed golf swing. Sign up for Tom's course! Tom took me from the 90's to breaking 80! And I am still making progress!! Thank you Tom!!
That's some fabulous stuff regarding Mr. Hogan, Mark!! I very much appreciate the kind words and your glowing endorsement for the SagutoGolf online school - I only wish I had a better rooftop for you to shout it from because so many golfers and golfettes are seeing dramatic improvement and are finally experiencing true enjoyment in playing the game. An *THAT* is what it's really all about!!! Thanks again, and keep on doing what you're doing - let's see just how low you can go!!! Tom
The prodigal son returns... Resistance is futile, Chris. The truth eventually wins, 100% of the time. Welcome back. Don't ever quit me again....😂 Cheers! TS
Another fantastically 'simple' video presented in your quirky manner!! This video in addition to the 'Magic Elbow' lesson have made a huge difference in my game ( + 8 ). With just these two videos, as my 'go to' videos, I now KNOW AND FEEL that I'm swinging correctly EVERY TIME. The trail arm elbow tuck and elbow fold which automatically leads to the wrist hinge is a beautifully simple thing that leads to great results!! Thanks!!
Mr. Hogan timelessly delivers phenomenal instructional value, right Jeffrey?! But there are just so many misconceptions about Hogan’s swing out there - particularly within the realm of misunderstood or misapplied instruction - that have sadly relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of chronic frustration. I'm doing my best here to clear these up one by one and put an end to this madness by taking what Mr. Hogan conveys in the "Five Lessons" book as his "feels", applying it to the reality of what he actually did in his swing, and translating it into something we all - including myself - can learn well from. Because if we can get Hogan right there are tremendously effective swing keys to be garnered!! Based on unsolicited comments received here on my channel, the two Hogan episodes you referenced have helped scores of golfers find their groove and achieve a level of ball striking bliss - aka "crispier-than-KFC-compression" - that was previously an unknown and completely foreign concept to them. I'm very glad to learn that these video lessons have helped you to such an extent, and I truly appreciate your support in sharing your results! Cheers! Tom
Awesome!! 💪💪 I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!! Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will also enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Thanks Michael - I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you, and I look forward to hearing from you when you achieve your goal this year!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, perhaps you might also enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”?: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
An excellent description of Mr. Hogan's swing. Well done. The only thing I'd add would be to mention his bracing of the right leg. Mr. Hogan said he would dig in the cleats on the inside of his right shoe and push off during the downswing to get maximum distance.
Thanks Matt!! The lesson series on this "trail arm magic" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a host of swing issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that this concept also resonated with you!! Tom
Hi, I stumble onto one of your videos 2 weeks ago on the other side of the globe. I was waiting to try it out until this morning in a driving range. It was amazing to see how the golf ball goes. Most important, the swing is simple and is repeatable. Thank you so much.
That is awesome, Andy!! I'm very glad you found my channel and that the lesson videos are helping your game on the other side of the planet!! Thank you so much for sharing your success, and keep up the great work!! Tom
@@larrybanford5196 Yes. I had stopped playing golf for about 7 years. Then I just happened to watch this video in U-tube. I went to the driving range to try it out. It was as Tom said a simple swing. Not only that the swing is repeatable, it also allows me to hit the ball with a lot more power than I used to. Please try it out. Hope you also find wonder too.
Tom.. Great tip.. Mr Hogan made it look so easy... No slide to right side.. just an easy stack on left side. Question: Should the left arm be on top of the left pec muscle? (In lieu of keeping left arm on the side). Notice now how Patrick Reed now has his arms out in front on him. His arms seem more in front of his pecs. Thank you for your great and fun comments! Ken
I'm glad you enjoyed it, Ken! In the Stack and Tilt swing that I teach - and with respect to a right handed player - the left arm should cross the chest 45 degrees, essentially riding on the left side of the left pec muscle to the top of the backswing, at which point that arm should be on or just below the shoulder plane. I hope that appropriately answers your question. Thanks! Tom PS: Have you considered enrolling in the SagutoGolf online school? For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing, the short game, and much more. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm regularly adding new content. This will really put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion. There's even a members' forum where you can ask me specific swing-related questions and suggest new content ideas, plus you'll also have access to all exclusive "Crispier Than KFC Club" RUclips channel members' content at no additional charge. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. I hope to see you there!!
So much of this is what I did naturally in my first year of golf. I've had it all coached out of me, and im not making progress with my irons. Now I'm finding that one of the best of all time straightened the trail leg and kept weight forward after I've spent 2 years trying to stop doing it.
Unfortunately, Andrew, 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 modern “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. Anyway, let's erase those two years and get you on the proper path towards consistently crispy ball striking bliss. For a really good starting point here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things 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 Saguto, PGA
I'm glad you enjoyed this episode featuring Mr. Hogan, Nathan! By the way, due to their popularity I've combined my Hogan lesson videos into a playlist series on this channel. Here's the link if you are interested: ruclips.net/p/PLV62KxT7Mp7IyNDRp0hZK1F1OScdXx-u1 Thanks! Tom
I appreciate that, Lawrence! Mr. Hogan delivered - and continues to deliver posthumously - phenomenal and timeless instructional value, right?! But there are just so many misconceptions about Hogan’s swing out there - particularly within the realm of misunderstood or misapplied teachings - that have sadly relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of chronic frustration. I’m doing my best to clear these and put an end to this madness, because if we can get Hogan right there are tremendously effective swing keys to be garnered. Thanks for your message and support! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my 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 very glad to learn of your improvement, Michael!! Keep up the great work! Tom PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will also enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Great stuff! At 6:56 you talk about tilting the shoulders to avoid needing to lift club. That seems to be a key point and could use a bit more explanation or demonstration.
Hi Douglas, I'm glad to know that you enjoyed this lesson. Yes - if we establish and maintain the proper connections, the tilt component will elevate the hands and club without any independent lifting action. If you type the word "tilt" into my channel's search bar you should find some content on this subject. and here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ Thanks, Tom
Awesome!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated well with you. Nice job incorporating it into your swing!! Thanks for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom
Tom this swing (I am progressing thru your online course) has essentially gotten rid of my SLICE... NO MORE DELI MAN.... I do not slice.... I practice on my lawn aiming at any weeds... develop the swing feeling that way and rid the lawn of weeds at the same time.... Thank You Tom.... JOY IS MINE!
Art - I truly appreciate your kind words! I am very glad the instruction on my channel has benefited your swing and rid you of your chronic slice!!! Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work (and the weed-free lawn)!! 😆 Tom
Excellent stuff. So many teachers, and I could name a dozen, make Hogan’s swing so complicated. Thank you for making it simple and understandable. I am troubled by how so many teachers have tracing for the last forty years.
Thank you, Timothy! I appreciate your kind words!! Tom PS: Due to popular demand and the tremendous instructional value, I do plan on producing another Hogan episode in the near future. There is just so much great stuff we can learn from the master's swing!
Been working copying Hogan's swing, left handed version. Getting the hang of it a little better. I think I am going to like this swing. Thanks again Tom
Great instructional video Tom. When I first began 40 years ago I read his 5 Fundamentals. Now at 62 I'm starting back playing again after a 15 year layoff and this video is really helping me get back on track again. I videoed my swing last week and my oh my did I see some serious flaws. I love the Hogan series Tom. Keep up the good work!!
Thank you Mike, I'm glad you're enjoying the Hogan videos and that you're back into playing again! Hogan is a good model to follow - just be careful with what he wrote VS what he did.
@@SagutoGolf Agree, I couldn't use his right hand grip position out of the book. I now learn, of course, he was setting up to prevent a hook. The other was the wrapped arms example, no go. I like the way you teach about keeping the upper arms in tight through the swing. In addition, your explanation covering the movement and weight distribution of the legs is golden. That alone has stopped my lateral head movement. Great stuff Tom and be safe...
Thanks Carmine - I appreciate your kind words about this episode and am glad you enjoyed it!! By the way, due to their popularity I've combined my Hogan lesson videos into a playlist series on this channel. Here's the link if interested: ruclips.net/p/PLV62KxT7Mp7IyNDRp0hZK1F1OScdXx-u1 Cheers! Tom
Just discovered your channel Tom...at last!!... a teacher who keeps it simple and understandable..and comes across in layman's terms..gonna try this and persevere...May take a while and feel uncomfortable but in the long run it's the way forward for consistency...thankyou
I appreciate your kind words, Ray! If you'd really like to get on the fast track towards achieving consistently crispy, compressed ball striking bliss, please consider the SagutoGolf online school. So many folks across the globe are now playing the best golf of their lives as a result. As an enrolled member you'll enjoy: - Unlimited access to comprehensive members-only systems for the full swing. - Short game courses: Chipping, Pitching, Bunker play, Putting. - Simplified, succinct, step-by-step lessons and drills designed to put you on an accelerated path towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion. - Detailed troubleshooting diagnostic videos and fixes for a variety of common swing issues. - Power & Distance course. - Shot-Shaping Grid course. - Ball Flight Fixes course. - Indoor Training Program. - The quick-start “Get Out and Go Play” program. - A Members' Forum where you can ask specific swing-related questions, interact with others in the SagutoGolf community, and suggest new content ideas. - Access to all exclusive paid RUclips channel members-only content at no additional charge. - Discounted rate on my V1 Swing Video Analysis service. - Ongoing additions of new content. All that and more for just $10 US/ month or $99/year. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. Keep up the great work and have fun out there!! Tom
Awesome, Greg! I'm glad to know that this lesson resonated well with you. Thanks for sharing your success with it and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning about the swing in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Tom,I have been struggling for months.Went from 1 to 4. Shot even again yesterday using this simple connected method.Still work in progress but thank you.
That's great, Q! I'm glad this lesson video helped you!! By the way, due to their popularity I've combined my recent Hogan lesson videos into a playlist series on this channel. Here's the link if interested: ruclips.net/p/PLV62KxT7Mp7IyNDRp0hZK1F1OScdXx-u1 Thanks for sharing your success! Tom
Hey Tom, I really am enjoying the Hogan lessons. It’s made a significant improvement in my practice. Excellent, effective, easy to understand. Thanks Mr. Hogan and thank you Tom!
I appreciate your kind words! I'm very glad to know that my Hogan lessons are resonating well with you, because if we can get Hogan right, there are tremendously effective swing keys to be garnered!! Thanks again, and keep up the great work!! Tom
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SagutoGolf what’s a good drill for the back elbow staying glued and swinging through? The skipping a rock motion....while throwing a ball against the wall (so that it bounces back to you) drill comes to mind. If that makes sense lol. Thx 🍻
Hey Tom. I am really in the need of a Saguto Golf hat! A baseball type or even one of those derby hats like you wear.
Like the idea of mid biceps/ triceps where the club on way back! Thanks for the visual!
It’d be fun to watch you game vlog. Go on, I dare you to do it! 😂
Great Lesson!!
Tom Saguto you have changed my life. At 72 years old I had slowly crept up to a handicap of 21, hitting weak shots and not knowing how to fix it. With age the hand eye coordination and flexibility still hit the ball solid with lousy, over the top technique. Thanks to your amazing instruction I am back hitting the ball solid, my 7 iron flying a crisp 150 again. My last few rounds have all been in the low 80's, and i expect to break 80 again soon, something I have not done for twenty years. Keep it up young man!!
Douglas - I'm very glad to learn of your success in regaining your form through this instruction, and I am THRILLED to know that you are now enjoying this great game once again!! THAT is what this channel and my online school are really all about!!
I'm looking forward to seeing you back in the 70's real soon!
Thanks for sharing, and keep up the great work!!
Tom
Congrats my friend! Keep swinging!
Weight forward, connected upper arms, tilt & turn. Your instructions are so, so simple compared to other videos out there! It works. And, if I’m away from the game for awhile, all I have to do is refresh my memory of your lessons. Thank you Tom.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, John, 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 validation and support, and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom. I'm 76 years old and have been playing golf since i'm 40. This season I struggled terribly with my game . After watching your videos on Ben Hogans swing It has done a miracle with my swing. Yesterday I played the best round of this season. You are by far the best teacher I have ever had. I will continue to watch your instruction as it has completely changed my swing and contact with the ball. Thanks again. God Bless and good luck. Tom Lembo, Manchester, New Jersey.
That's fantastic, Tom!! I sincerely appreciate your kind words 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, and thank you for sharing your ball striking improvement!
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 again for your message and keep up the great work!!
God bless,
Tom
I’m absolutely amazed how this has helped my game. My son and I played the other day and he was shocked at my middle of the fairway drives. He said, “Dad, you’ve really improved.” This is the best RUclips channel for golf I’ve ever seen since I started playing several months ago. Thanks Tom. This is some good stuff you’re teaching. 👍👍👍⛳️
That's some fantastic playing, Rickey, and especially for someone who is so new to this game!! Thanks so much for your kind words; I'm very glad to know that my instruction content is resonating well with you!!
Thanks for sharing your success, keep up the great work, and have fun out there!!
Tom
I’m two years late but I just found this video! I was a lifter and a chopper would chunk so many balls wasn’t getting very good ball flight starting getting my hands back by trail shoulder, all I can say is once I started doing this I started hitting so many effortless crispy shots!!! Can’t thank you enough!
Awesome!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!! Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Practiced this for 30 minutes last night at the range. THIS is going to finally be the answer for my inconsistent iron play! It will be a process transitioning to this swing from my current arms-raising-wrists-flipping work of art but will spend the winter doing drills and getting rid of the old bad habits. Joining the channel this morning Tom, thanks!!
Great! Thanks Andy, and again - welcome to my online school!!
Tom
Hey Andy just curious how your progress is going?
Best golf lesson ever
Just 40 years too late 🤷♂️🤣
Saguto is awesome! What he is offering allows you to play consistent golf. Best teacher I’ve seen on the internet.
Tom this has sorted out my swing.I am hitting the ball sweetly and afterwards.... no pain! You have given me a reason to continue playing golf. Now to get my handicap down.The best golf instruction out there. Thanks a lot.
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Saguto golf changed my golf life. After a near fatal accident, I had to learn golf all over, so I teamed up with Saguto. I'm 70 now and playing the best I've ever played. Thanks Tom.
Thanks so much for sharing this, James. Knowing that really means a lot to me.
Keep up the great work and have fun out there!!
Tom
Thanks Tom! This video lesson has transformed my swing and has made golf much more enjoyable. I was amazed at how much power I can get with a shorter backswing. I'm hitting the ball way more consistently solid and gained a lot of distance. I had back surgery several years ago and had given up the game because it was too painful to play. I recently got back to playing, trying to find ways to modify my swing so it was comfortable for me. This tip has allowed me to have a great swing that does not hurt my back at all, and I actually hit the ball better than how my swing was before injuring my back. Thanks again for this tip and for all of your videos. I've improved my game more from your videos than any other instructions/lessons I have taken. Golf is finally enjoyable again and I can look forward to playing for years to come without pain!
That's fantastic, Daryll!! It's also very consistent with the fact that a significant percentage of my students and online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them.
Thanks so much for sharing your success and for touting the body-friendly features of this swing.
Keep up the great work and most importantly - keep having fun out there!!
Tom
Dear Tom Saguto, i just discovered your channel. I am 69 years old and have NOT played a single round of golf for the last 5+ years due to ill health. I finally worked myself up to go to a driving range armed, and inspired, by by your videos. The results were amazing! I had read Hogan's books before but had never really internalized them. Your videos, especially where you advise the Right elbow "tuck" under the left, made the difference for me. I have never hit a golf ball better before! After a few more sessions at the range, i am gathering the courage to go out on the course again soon. Thx 🙏
That's awesome, @vm2000!! I'm thrilled to know that you are getting back into this wonderful game after being away for so long!!
There's a lot of great information in Mr. Hogan's "Five Lessons" book, but there have also been many misinterpretations that have led numerous golfers - and their ball flight - astray. I do my best to take what Mr. Hogan conveys in the book as his "feels", apply it to the reality of what he actually did in his swing, and translate it into something we all can learn well from, because if we can get Hogan right there are tremendously effective swing keys to be garnered!!
By the way, a significant percentage of my students and online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion. Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built.
If you'd really like to get on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform, please consider my online school. So many folks across the globe are now playing the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Thanks for your comment, keep up the great work, and have fun out there!!
Tom
Im playing golf again after a long absence. I was busy working for a living. Ive been studying Hogans swing watching you and other Hogan disciples. Its a thing of beauty and simplicity. Im excited about playing again.
Welcome back to this great sport, David!! I'm very glad to learn that you are benefiting from my channel's instruction, and most importantly that you are enjoying yourself because that is really what this is all about!
By the way, have you considered enrolling in the SagutoGolf online school? For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing, the short game, and much more. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm regularly adding new content. This will really put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion. There's even a members' forum where you can ask me specific swing-related questions and suggest new content ideas, plus you'll also have access to all exclusive "Crispier Than KFC Club" RUclips channel members' content at no additional charge. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga.
Thanks for your comment and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: FYI, due to their popularity I've combined my Hogan lesson videos into a playlist series on this channel. Here's the link if you are interested: ruclips.net/p/PLV62KxT7Mp7IyNDRp0hZK1F1OScdXx-u1
Thanks!
Thanks John - I sincerely appreciate your support!!!!
Your explanation of Hogan's swing is the best I have seen, it was so easy to follow, well done, you my friend have taken my game to the next level.
Indian Patriot - I truly appreciate your kind words and I am very glad the instruction on my channel has benefited your game to that extent!!
Thanks for sharing your success and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, due to their popularity I've combined my recent Hogan lesson videos into a playlist series on this channel. Here's the link: ruclips.net/p/PLV62KxT7Mp7IyNDRp0hZK1F1OScdXx-u1. Also, I'll be airing a brand new Hogan episode this upcoming weekend!
Love that you call him Mr.Hogan.
Man, you're THE BEST! This tip is phenomenal! And so easy to follow. Your tips, demo's and explanations are CRYSTAL CLEAR AND TO THE POINT. Just like Hogan's swing.......nothing wasted and effortless! You got me. This is most possibly THE BEST golf instruction video I have EVER watched. And I have watched a LOT OF THEM! Went down to the range and was immediately hitting a PUSH DRAW with my 8 iron....160 - 165 and NOT SWINGING HARD. Just smooth, easy and CONNECTED! I will definitely be signing up for your online lessons! If us DUFFERS can't learn from this or you, we need to quit the game and take up checkers. End of story. Thanks Tom! Keep it up!😎👏
Fantastic, @G V! I'm very glad this lesson resonated so well with you, and I look forward to having you in the school and seeing you participating regularly in the Members' Forum!
Thanks for your kind words and support, keep up the great work, and have fun out there!!
Tom
Just joined Saguto golf. I’ve been playing and searching for 25 years. His system fits what I’ve been trying to do but he puts it all together and explains it perfectly!
Welcome aboard, @mizzo9!! I truly appreciate your kind words and support, and I am very glad to know that you are enjoying and benefiting from my lesson content!!
Just a little bit of preliminary advice as you get started in the online school:
1. It is crucial to take sufficient time to master the fundamental components of the first couple of chapters! I cannot emphasize this enough, as frustrations predominantly occur when a student jumps ahead in the curriculum without properly dedicating himself/herself to the foundational base upon which our consistently repeatable, powerful, low maintenance swing must be built. Please have a look at this introductory video if you have not already done so: saguto.golf/courses/1166020/lectures/30347767.
2. One of the many great things about this swing is that you can achieve solid ball striking even at the most basic levels. This is why I oftentimes will suggest that students park themselves on Chapter 2 of the Golf Swing Simplified course for an extended period of time after locking down Chapter 1's foundational elements. Chapter 2 reinforces the body motions and the weight-forward component, and it culminates with what I call "The Best Golf Swing Practice Drill of All Time". Work yourself sequentially and gradually through the chapter, and then commit yourself to that drill in Lesson 2.8. Learn it. Practice it. Master it. You can even use the somewhat abbreviated swing it provides on the course and play quite well with it! Once you've got that down, you will be well prepared to move forward in the curriculum and well on your way towards taking ownership of YOUR swing!
3. Also, as you progress always keep in mind the V1 Swing Video Analysis service, an effective and inexpensive service that I highly recommend to everyone in the school. I liken it to bringing your swing into the shop for a tune-up or minor repair. Scheduling one on a quarterly basis for preventive maintenance will do wonders for keeping things humming along nicely, and it's also a great tool for pinpointing and resolving any issues that arise. The process involves downloading the free V1 app and then submitting two videos to me through the app - one down-the-line (captured from your stance line, not the target line) and the other face-on. Here's the link with additional information for future reference. app.v1sports.com/Saguto-Golf
4. Finally, please migrate over to the new “Office Hours” forum - which is included in your online school membership - and begin engaging with other golfers in the SagutoGolf community. It only takes a minute or two to enroll - just go to your “My Courses” screen and you’ll see a link to get started. Once signed in you’ll be able to access and participate in the great dialogue that we are having on a variety of topics. You can start discussions, contribute to existing threads, post specific swing questions, make some new friends, and just share in the common bond of golfers from around the world seeking to improve their games and help others to do the same. I monitor the forum regularly and am a frequent participant in the discussions, including assisting with swing-related inquiries. I really think you’ll enjoy it!
I look forward to hearing from you regularly in the Forum and to assisting you in building a consistent, low maintenance, powerful, body-friendly swing that will bring your enjoyment of this great game to a new level!
Thanks for sharing, keep up the great work, and have fun out there!!
Tom
I watched this video and it has changed my golf game and my life...THANK YOU TOM SAGUTO for helping me and others, just like me, to enjoy the game, the way that it should be enjoyed! Continue being a great golf ambassador and steward for this wonderful sport.
Guys... this is it! ... i tried it for the first time yesterday. Weight on the lead side, arms straight connected. I was evident from the first hole, this is so natural and comfortable with virtually nothing to think a about that it eas just ... boom, boom, boom one after another... Magic! ... Thank you Mr Saguto, Im creaming much more shots than ever and this is just the beginning ❤👍
That's *AWESOME,* Andrew!! 💪💪
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 "magical" ball striking improvement and keep up the outstanding 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 US/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.
Very nice video, Mr. Saguto. It reminds me of the saying: "everything old is new again." This connection concept was also used by many of the past professional including Sam Snead, Byron Nelson, bobby Jones, et. al.
I've played baseball at a high level for 25+ years. I have never played golf until recently. My baseball days have come to an end so it was a good time for me to transition to golf. So glad I stumbled upon this video.. I have been trying to find a way to make my swing simple and powerful like I did for years playing ball and this clicked for me immediately. I used this advice first time out at range and it's exciting. I'm a fan and will follow from now on. Showing me how my swing should get to that position behind my back shoulder and loading up slightly on my front knee instead of loading up on my back like in ball has done wonders in just one day. Thanks for keeping it simple.
Welcome to this great game, Brian! I was a baseball player as well, and the key to an effective transition lies in harnessing the common power sources shared by both baseball and golf while also recognizing the distinct differences that can otherwise cause the golf ball to fly sideways.
Perhaps at some point you might consider the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish. Additionally, you'll find all my short game content (putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play), diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and so much more there. So many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Have fun with your new sport!!
Tom
The sweetest swing to ever play baseball was inducted into the hall of fame today one of my idols Fred Mcgriff .
Mr. Saguto-I am so grateful for the lesson on Mr. Hogan!! I was shooting in the mid to low 80s and now I'm inching into the 70s everytime I play. The consistency of my ball flight has made all the difference. It has also given me greater control over the distance on my approach shots. I've been playing golf for over 50 years and this is the first lesson I received which makes the swing so simple. Thanks Again!! P. S. How do I avoid missing those 3 foot putts???
@strassserdms,
I truly appreciate your kind words and I am very glad to learn that my channel's instruction has benefited your game to such an extent!! You've obviously done an excellent job digesting my lesson content, incorporating it into your swing, and taking ownership of it!!
As for those pesky 3-footers, pick 'em up - and if anyone asks just tell them Saguto said it was good....😆😆 Actually, you may be interested in looking into the SagutoGolf online school as that is where you'll find all my short game content. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only learning system for the full swing along with chipping, pitching, putting, bunker play, and much more, and I'm regularly adding new content. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process for you. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga.
Aside from that, Phil Mickelson was known to really challenge himself in his practice drill for 3-footers. If you've got the time to devote to it, then look it up as that should improve your stroke to the point where your friends are telling you to "pick it up" without any need for my intervention!...
Thanks for sharing your success and keep up the great work!!
Tom
Wow my brother who is a scracth golfer came into town this last weekend, after watching this video we golfed at one of the local courses in Colorado. I have been golfing and can barely break 100 but consistently however i gave this lesson a try and i was out driving my brother and hitting the greens in regulation far more consistently. He kept saying nice par and i was putting for birdie on at least half of the holes we played. He still beat me, but he didn't beat me on every hole like he normorally does. I am now going to dial Hogan's swing in and practice it. Thanks for the lesson!
That's fantastic, Marty - nice job incorporating this lesson into your swing so quickly!!
Due to their popularity I've combined my Hogan lesson videos into a playlist series on this channel. Here's the link if you are interested: ruclips.net/p/PLV62KxT7Mp7IyNDRp0hZK1F1OScdXx-u1
Also, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning about the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Thanks for sharing your success and keep up the great work!!
Tom
Tom, I love how you break down Mr. Hogan's swing. I'm an online student of yours and you've helped me so much. I'm always watching your videos to learn more each day. Thanks so much! Really, thank you!
I really appreciate your kind words, @vivamadrid70, and I am very glad to know that you are benefiting well from my instruction in both the online school and here on the channel!!
Keep up the great work and have fun out there!!
Tom
Saguto is simply the best on RUclips. Keeps it simple and relatable.
Thank you!
This swing has made a huge improvement in my game and made golf enjoyable again. Thank you.
Lawrence - I'm very glad to learn of your success through this instruction, but more importantly I am THRILLED to know how much you are now enjoying this great game!! THAT is what this channel and my online school are really all about!!
Thanks for sharing, and keep up the great work!!
Tom
I’ll join that club. At first it felt crazy uncomfortable. Then I got used to it and started to nail my shots.
Thanks Saguto!
I watch dozens of these videos but u just made me finally get it!! Watched several times today then off to the range!! It really is doable! I had great success on the range! Ok tomorrow is the skins game so lots of money to win ( and bet) so I’ll keep u posted! I’m 69 yr old 6’4” 245 ! I should b able to generate much more club head speed ! This did it!
Oh I’m a 12.5 handy
Sounds great, Ron!! With your leverage and the rotational force created by this swing (angular momentum), I'm thinking you'll be able to bust it out there effortlessly and in a big way as you get more and more comfortable with it. Good luck in your skins game, and please keep me posted!
Tom
I started this year and can hit a golf iron better already watching your videos!
Just got a set of forged Ben Hogies. Pushed the magic elbow into my swing and the effect is tremendous. Enormous power and pace with very little effort. Consistency is abundant with this change. Big change, but so worth it.
Awesome!!
My lesson series on this "trail arm magic" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that this concept is performing well for you, too!
Thanks for sharing your success with it, enjoy your new irons, 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/
Brilliant!!! Keep it up Tom you have changed my swing forever and Im an old guy been chopping wood my whole life. Never too late to change! cheers
You've got that right, Rich - it's never too late!! Especially with this body-friendly swing that will have you enjoying the game to a ripe old age!
Thanks for your kind words and support!
Tom
After a year of struggle to recover a swing lost from 20 yrs ago..this is and will always be the answer. Power and consistency without tension or thought !! 5-20 should be Saguto day!
Great job recapturing your game, Kevin!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson helped you, and I appreciate your marking your calendar to commemorate the date!! 😆
Keep up the great work and have fun out there!
TS
Ben Hogan's swing is a thing of beauty!
Prettiest Of All Time. POAT. Maybe the GOAT too
Very good explanation of hogan swing. Good jobs
So many videos of people teaching be hogan swing and make it confusing. This was easy to follow.
I appreciate that!
Mr. Hogan delivered phenomenal and timeless instructional value, right?! But there are just so many misconceptions about Hogan’s swing out there - particularly within the realm of misunderstood or misapplied teachings - that have sadly relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of chronic frustration. I’m doing my best to clear these up one by one and put an end to this madness, because if we can get Hogan right there are tremendously effective swing keys to be garnered.
Thanks again 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
Love you work Tom. It’s refreshing to get some common sense tips and advice that actually make a difference straight away.
As you say golf shouldn’t be that difficult but we make it so! 😂
Such a great sport but it’s takes a solid foundation which you are kindly providing us folk! 👍🏼
Thanks @richiep1976!! I truly appreciate your kind words and I'm very glad to know that my instruction has helped you!!
Keep up the great work and have fun with this truly great sport!!
Cheers,
Tom
Thanks Tom for breaking down the Master Hogan swing. I have been reading his book and the aid of your video is GREAT!
I appreciate that, Todd!!
Mr. Hogan delivered phenomenal and timeless instructional value, right?! But there are just so many misconceptions about his swing out there - particularly within the realm of misunderstood or misapplied instruction - that have sadly relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of chronic frustration. I'm doing my best here to clear these up one by one and put an end to this madness by taking what Mr. Hogan conveys in the “Five Lessons” book as his "feels", applying it to the reality of what he actually did in his swing, and translating it into something we all can learn well from. Because if we can get Hogan right there are tremendously effective swing keys to be garnered.
By the way, due to their popularity I've combined my Hogan lesson videos into a playlist series on this channel. Here's the link if you are interested: ruclips.net/p/PLV62KxT7Mp7IyNDRp0hZK1F1OScdXx-u1
Also, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning about the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Have fun out there!!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf Thanks for the links I will definitely soak them in. Golf is so much more pleasing when you can hit the ball!
Indeed it is, Todd!!
Love the Hogan slow -Mo videos.....totally backs up your teachings! Read the “book” about 5 times....you explain it well. I do find myself dropping the right shoulder
I little too much causing me to dig...taking some big divots and hurting my distance. How do I fix this??????? Thanks Tom
Glad you're enjoying the Hogan series, Al!
I would suggest that perhaps you may not be getting enough lateral hip slide. This move initiates the downswing and continues into impact, shallowing the path into the ball to produce crispier iron contact and more of a sweeping approach for the longer clubs. It also ensure that we get enough weight forward - 90/10 at impact - while maintaining our swing center so that our low point doesn't shift backwards and cause turf-first contact. These two most recent Hogan videos relate specifically to this:
1) ruclips.net/video/iejRWhuB7y8/видео.html
2) ruclips.net/video/ACvoHI6A-R8/видео.html
By the way, have you enrolled in the SagutoGolf online school yet? It's really the most effective and efficient way to learn and take ownership of this swing! For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing, the short game, and much more. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm constantly adding new content. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga.
Thanks!
Tom
Great stuff. I had a Left hip replacement a few years ago. Before having the procedure I couldn't play golf due to pain. When i did try the pain forced me to change everything. Bad habits ensued and I lost all my power. Now that I can swing pain-free the Hogan/Saguto approach is helping me get my game back. I've always loved Hogan's stuff. It's great to see a young pro teaching his approach.
Hi Tom - I truly appreciate your kind words and I am very glad the instruction on my channel has benefited your game in a body-friendly way!!
Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, due to their popularity I've combined my recent Hogan lesson videos into a playlist series on this channel. Here's the link: ruclips.net/p/PLV62KxT7Mp7IyNDRp0hZK1F1OScdXx-u1
Glad to see you presenting in video form the best fundamentals of golf swing esrablished by Mr. Hogan. All the best, Mike
I sincerely appreciate that, Mike! Mr. Hogan delivered - and continues to deliver posthumously - phenomenal and timeless instructional value, right?! But there are just so many misconceptions about his swing out there - particularly within the realm of misunderstood or misapplied teachings - that have sadly relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of chronic frustration. I do my best to take what Mr. Hogan conveyed as his "feels", apply it to the reality of what he actually did in his swing, and translate it into something we all can learn well from, because if we can get Hogan right there are tremendously effective swing keys to be garnered.
Thanks again for your message and support!
Tom
PS: By the way, due to their popularity I've combined my Hogan lesson videos into a playlist series on this channel. Here's the link if you are interested: ruclips.net/p/PLV62KxT7Mp7IyNDRp0hZK1F1OScdXx-u1
Excellent, more , more more. I’ve only been golfing for 10 years and am now 65 years old, I’ve been working and working on my swing, I see many similarities with my swing compared to what you are showing, my biggest fault is my hip movement but i am learning more and more everyday from you posts and showing Ben Hogan’s swing.
I am a 16.5 handicap and am hoping to get into the 70’s now that I am retired.
Thanks a million.
Excelent episode. Started with the Hogan book. Its like reading the bible of the swing.
Which book?
I'm glad you liked this lesson video, Jack!!
Are you referring to the "Five Lessons" book? It is a great read, but we have to be very careful since that conveyed how he went about getting rid of his pesky hook and we now have a lot of slicers in the world as a result!!
By the way, I hope to add another episode to my Hogan series in the near future, but in the meantime please be sure to tune into tonight's new SagutoGolf video release! (8:45 pm EDT)
Thanks!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf yes I became aware of this while I studied the lessons and his life.
Yes it's the five lessons.
@@SagutoGolf How important is a persons grip? I'm just a beginner so I honestly don't know. Thanks.
9.5 out of 10 video. Your best yet. Look at his rt foot 90° to the target line. Not because of any post accident limitation. I think he did it to limit hip pivot compared to shoulder pivot. He wanted shoulders pivoted back more than his hips to obtain more power when he unwinds. I think he also torqued left foot bearing most of his weight (>65%) to add rotational power and stability on his backswing. I don't believe he had back weight shift from trail side to front side - it was already there. Thoughts?
I'm glad you enjoyed this lesson, Kevin! Perhaps your question is best answered by a couple of other Hogan episodes from my channel's archives:
- ruclips.net/video/GYRCd7WMoSI/видео.html (and a newer version here: ruclips.net/video/bXV7g1PVxbA/видео.html)
- ruclips.net/video/AlTFGlwdwSw/видео.html
Thanks!
Tom
Hey Tom, great info in this video. I just wanted to expand on a few points below as I changed my swing about a year ago to emulate exclusively the teachings of Hogan. It has been a unique experience adapting the changes, luckily made easier by understood concepts and principles of the golf swing acquired from studying the PGA Teaching Manual and applying it's principals in real life during and after my time at The Golf Academy of the America (formerly The Golf Academy of the South). Although never going the "club pro" route I continue to play and help anyone interested.
That being said, I would like to share my experiences with the Hogan swing with you and your subscribers in regard to some of the points made about the lower body and what it is doing, "real vs feel", not with hostile intent to what you have stated (I come in peace :) but as an added voice to the discussion. Hogan's 5 Lessons will be an added help to anyone interested.
*Looking at freeze frame of Hogan's swing with the face-on view at 11:41 is a great reference to start, if we place the edge of a small piece of paper just under is belt line and let his back-swing play.
The paper edge and his belt remain parallel as his right hip works away from the ball and his left hip towards, made very clear by the left knee moving closer to the ball while we see the tension/torsion building in the right leg. There is a "give and take" between turning back into his right side and the natural move of the left knee "falling" toward the ball in order to maintain his spine angle set at address, better observed on a "down the line" view. *
LEFT LEG
Hogan does not keep his weight on his left side at any time, observing his completed back-swing at 12:09 the inside of the left foot is slightly rolled unto the grass while the left knee flexed and "falling" toward the ball. (Common of many swings in that era now called the "classic swing", Gary Player, Sam Snead etc. had this similar "rolling effect" with the left foot.) At this point there is no significant load being held on his left leg/side, it is all predominantly on the right side. He does not keep his weight on the left side to free up the deep turn of the right hip; allowing the left knee to naturally "fall" and left foot slightly roll will create this effect.
When I was able to grasp and execute this concept the "feeling" I got was that I was staying on my left side because of being accustomed to shifting slightly laterally when following the teachings of "get your weight on your right side".
RIGHT LEG
- Many have thought that the right knee was extended at the top of his swing as we can see at 12:09, but this is more of an optical effect created by the very loose pants Hogan wears. (Not mine, but an opinion I support through my evolution that was presented by people that have studied his swing and known him personally) At this time stamp you can see the sheen from the light source on the left pant knee as it extends toward the ball and, looking at the right knee closely, the same can be observed but to a lesser degree. In 5 Lessons Hogan emphasizes the need to create the power for the swing from the lower body right side (right handed golfer) by a corkscrew type effect and this begins with his unique setup; having the right foot squared up to the target line as opposed to slightly open as we are usually taught and his left foot flared slightly more than "normal". (to better imagine this for someone wanting to try; approach the ball and target line with your feet completely together, insides of your shoes touching, now step back with your right foot keeping it parallel to the left, this will feel a little awkward as our physiology dictates it should slightly open; the left foot is then set in place initially parallel but then slightly flared open, if an imaginary line traveling up the inside of the left foot is at 12 o clock, turn it out to 10.)
When I did this I immediately felt a distinct increase in torsion and power, you feel as if your right foot is going to rip the turf in half!! Couple this with another key point in Hogan's setup, weight distribution through the feet. He explains that we should feel are weight on the insides of our thighs spreading down the legs to the inside of the feet (paraphrasing), this creates an interesting effect because if you retain the weight on the inside of the right leg, with a flexed right knee, moving the right hip backward during the back-swing, allowing the natural fall of the left knee to the ball - the lower body power generated in a short compact turn is huge, the right knee moves backward but does not straighten completely only comparatively from where it began - a huge amount of your power would be lost if you did so. To amplify this effect put a wedge (or similar) under the right foot (RH golfer) rolling it slightly inward. (if someone has knee problems definitely work up to this gradually.)
As I mentioned above, I just wanted to contribute my experiences to the discussion in the hopes of better golf for everyone. Hogan's 5 Lessons are a great reference for anyone looking to dig deeper, as I am sure you know. Keep up the good work, its appreciated!
Yes, Mr. Hogan most definitely did not set his weight forward at address. Hip did not swivel, he loads into the rear hip, and yes it will eventually "turn" as you get the club to the top, the turn is for hitting the ball.
Thank you Tom for over the last 2 years I have been watching your videos and am finally getting understanding what I need to do with my golf swing. And have been hitting shots like never before. I have also been playing with a senior tour pro for a few months and he likes what I m doing. Shot 71 a few weeks ago and I m 70 years old. I have shot many rounds of par or a little better. But now I’m thrilled with the difference in the contact of the ball. Hop to start shooting some rounds in the 60 s. Putting for birdie s is a lot more fun than putting for pars. Thanks again. RC
That is AWESOME, RC!! I'm thrilled to learn of your success and very glad to know that my instruction content has played a small role in it.
Thanks for sharing your success, keep up the great work, and please let us know when you shoot (or beat) your age!!
TS
Good stuff...got a little extra on that one at 7:54?
Thank you for all your golf teaching. I have learnt so much from you that my golf swing has greatly improved. Thank you so much. Keep on doing the good work that you do. Best regards from Germany
Lee
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Lee, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating well with you!!
Thank you so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!!
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 from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level courses on shot shaping, power and distance, and much more. Thousands of folks across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Saguto your swing is on point, very natural movement and consistent. I need you as a personal golf mentor. Lol
Han Solo - You don't need me as a personal mentor. You already have The Force! That combined with the lesson videos here - or even better, the Jedi-like instruction you'll receive in my online school for just $10 US/month ( saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga ) - will have you in complete control of your powers!
Cheers!
Tom
Why would people give this video a thumbs down?... this is a top tip people, come on!!!!
Thanks Tom. I disconnected my left arm today from my chest while playing. It wasn't pretty. This cannot be overstated.
I'm glad you were able to figure that out, Adam!! Yes - bad things can happen when that arm flies away with a mind of its own, and there's no better model for keeping those arms connected than arguably the best ball striker of all time!
Tom
PS: Due to popular demand and their tremendous instructional value, I do plan on producing another Hogan episode in the near future. In the meantime, please tune into tonight's new SagutoGolf video release at 8:45 pm EDT. I think you'll like it!!
Tom, you are an unbelievably great teacher! All golf instruction should be so concise and effective,. Stay connected, tilt...
I'm a new golfer. Pretty athletic bit new to the game. There is no way I can have 10 swing thoughts in my head for something that's over in two seconds. Now I have no need for that information overload. A light bulb moment. Wow. Thank you!
Welcome to this great game, Mike! I sincerely appreciate the kind words and I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating well with you!!
Keep up the great progress and have fun out there!!
Tom
To me the best golf swings we’ve ever seen are Tiger 2000, louise oosthuizen (anytime) and Mr Hogan!
Take a look at Mickey Wright’s swing. Hogan said it was the nicest golf swing he’d ever seen.
C Ross ive seen it. Its nice but im happy with my choices
Fred Couples has to be one of the most graceful.
Anthony Willis id turn for freddy, love the man. The three i picked are just technically superior
Hey bub what happened to Heindrik Stenson he was called the best iron striker 3 years ago.
Gotta tell you. I've been playing for 30+ years and played at a pretty good level in high school and college but still struggled to understand why I was having the swing faults that I was having (not being able to control ball flight and hitting fat shots). After watching your videos, I had a "ahh ha" moment and realized that my delivered loft and swing path was way off. I wasn't getting good hip/body turn and I was trying to manipulate my downswing to compensate for too steep of a back swing. I've been watching your videos and practicing and it finally clitched. Thank you so much for all that you are doing to get us on the right path.....no pun intended. Lol.
That's fabulous, Larry! I'm very glad to know that my channel's content is resonating well with you. Nice job correcting your plane and path issues!!
Thanks for sharing your success. Keep up the great work and have fun out there!!
Tom
Good stuff Tom! I’m getting ready to move to S&T with some lessons. Hogan’s swing was the best!
That's great, Sean!! As we get further into my Hogan series I think you'll see that his swing embodies many of the key components taught in S&T. I hope to produce another Hogan episode in the near future, but in the meantime feel free to tune into tonight's new SagutoGolf video release! (8:45 pm EDT)
Good luck with your change - I'm sure you'll love the S&T swing!
Tom
Do it. I did . But be patient. Stick with it. Good luck!!
Thanks, can’t wait to get started! I tried teaching myself a number off years ago. Was getting it but gave up. Not this time
It’s cold winter weather where I’m at. I got a training mat that shows where the club strikes as you hit. After trying these tips, I noticed I was getting the crispy “divots” after the ball position.
I think this season I’ll be striking more cleanly. I feel I will finally break 100 and get my first birdie.
Awesome!! 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 crispy improvement, keep up the great work, and I look forward to you achieving and exceeding your goals next season!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, perhaps you might also enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”?: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
I’m a Saguto believer!! Your instructions are simple and so effective. I’ve increased 10 yards on the launch monitor and my “misses” are much more manageable.
That's fantastic, Alex! I'm very glad to know that my instruction content is resonating well with you.
Thanks for sharing your success, keep up the great work, and have fun out there!!
TS
Wish I had this info 40 years ago
Me too Texon100! Years ago I thought I might go into pro golfing until I played with a Pro. These guys are good, I was only a +2 Handicap! Had I this information I could have easily been super consistent.
No kidding, this is the best Hogan explanation I have ever heard.
@@dahcargo I played with those guys too. Two PGA pros, they could rip it up, couldn't teach you a damn thing though, and they idolized Hogan
@@timneal5617 I agree 100%! I followed a young man many years ago that could outdrive (I know distance is not the main issue) anyone today. His dad was the greens keeper of Pasatiempo on the central coast of California, but he coudn't explain it either, this is why I know what you're talking about, Consistency!
@@timneal5617 stack and tilt. Try it if you haven't. I'm getting much more consistent. No lose of distance at all. And still learning this way so no ripping it yet.
I like that you discuss no need to drop into the slot. Hogan talked about a waggle. His waggle had the wrists creating a lot of movement as he felt fir the club head path in the takeaway. But the actual takeaway had no movement in the wrists. The wrists were quiet. Any movement in the wrists makes the takeaway unstable. I like how you talk about the hands behind the right shoulder on the backswing. My subconscious feeling was to be trying to get my weight behind the club during the takeaway. A very premature action. The weight gets behind the ball in transition into the downswing. As Hogan told Gary Player the hands take a different path than the club head.
You are absolutely correct, Frank. I mention the hand path vs. clubhead path in various channel videos, and I address this topic specifically in these two:
- ruclips.net/video/1gzcyrJ_yBw/видео.html
- ruclips.net/video/WxDD63quyk8/видео.html
Cheers!
Tom
I will not lift, i will not drop, i will not chop
I will not lift, i will not drop, i will not chop 😂
I think you're onto something there, David! Allow me to add a second line and you'll have a nice little rhyming mantra:
"I will not lift, i will not drop, i will not chop
I will not scoop, I will not flip, I will not come over the top"
😆
Tom
SagutoGolf we’re leaving the f’ing flipping to the real estate guys
@@SagutoGolf Finally finishing with a some what positive affirmation like "I will hit the ball consistently pure, and I will hear GREAT SHOT''
Tom, Thank you! I’m an average golfer who loves the game of golf. I started having tremendous slicing problems off the tee. It got so bad I even tried using non conforming golf balls that would eliminate 75% of my slice. They worked well but, I needed and wanted to hit the ball straight. I watched one of your videos on tucking in your trail elbow like Ben Hogan. I practiced the swing at home then went out to the coarse for a round. I HIT 16 OUT OF 18 FAIRWAYS THE FIRST TIME OUT! I went out again a week later and hit the driver as straight as a pin again with no slicing and HIT 15 OUT OF 18 FAIRWAYS! Out of all the golf tips I’ve learned throughout the years....this tip, by far is the golden ticket! Thanks again!
I'm so glad that Hogan lesson worked so well for you!! It truly is a "Magic Elbow" as it has corrected a plethora of swing issues and brought joy to many of my students!!
Well done. Now go forth and slice no more!! 😂😂
Cheers,
Tom
I wen't to chop some firewood this morning, axe went over the fence....
Draw or fade?
Keep the lead arm connected all the way through impact
🤣🤣🤣
@@harleyhjerpe4460 Helo Daz. This one was very funny! Appreciate the humor.
Another great lesson Tom, way back when I played of 4, I swung as flat as this and then for no apparent reason I started getting trapped behind myself and started to come over the top to get back to the ball -HORRIBLE MOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!! So it changed to getting the club more up in the air going back and then flattening the arc coming down. This has worked reasonably well for the last 45 years and I still play off 6. But my friend you have got my juices flowing and I want to return to my old swing path- I used to draw the ball easily with it and now I just hit it straight down the middle!!!!!!!!!!! it's true!!. But my golf course in our holiday home in the Algarve is called Villa Sol and you need to hit a lot of draws off the tee and honestly I struggle now to hit a natural draw. I sort of snatch a pulled hook when I try to draw. Anyway I am going back to my flatter swing and find me some smooth little draws. Love your teaching and you are a funny guy.
Great stuff, Terry, and I'm glad you are enjoying the videos!!
A couple of suggestions if you're looking to transition from a two-plane (lift and shift?) swing to this one and wish to go about it efficiently:
1) If you'd really like to get on the fast track towards learning and owning this swing, please consider enrolling in the SagutoGolf online school. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing (including the finer points and feels), the short game, and much more. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm constantly adding new content. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga.
2) For a very useful supplemental tool, consider purchasing a copy of the Stack & Tilt book by Mike Bennett and Andy Plummer. It will serve you well as a textbook reference guide for the swing and will be highly supportive of what you will learn in my online school as well as here on this channel.
Thanks for sharing, and please keep me posted on your progress!!
Cheers!
Tom
PS: Due to popular demand and the tremendous instructional value, I do plan on producing another Hogan episode in the near future. There is just so much great stuff we can learn from the master's swing!
Hi Tom sorry pal I do not need anymore memberships, I have had a few over the years and frankly I have learned that golf is not rocket science,- do you remember who was always saying that, non other than Dalton McCrary, I bought his book and videos and I have never hit the ball so well in all my life with his method!! you need to do the fundamentals right and if you do you can play to a very good standard. Keep up the good work my friend.
Here for the Wrath of God. Thanks Tom.
LOL! Bring it, Scott!!
Hi Tom from MCO golf nuts, this is by far for me the best tutorial for the HOGAN swing and supporting your tips to us the golfing community, many thanks took this to the range for two days , 1 yip as no set up routine followed, once back into that routine, everything is going sweet, even hitting woods once again, still nee some work but the confidence and consistency has returned, as for the power, wow feels easy and relaxed.....my sincere thanks.......stringbean.
Stringbean - I'm glad you enjoyed my latest Hogan video and that it's helping your swing!!
A couple of thoughts for you:
1) If you'd really like to get on the fast track towards learning and owning this swing, please consider enrolling in the SagutoGolf online school. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing (including the finer points and feels), the short game, and much more. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm constantly adding new content. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga.
2) For a very useful supplement to the online school, consider purchasing a copy of the Stack & Tilt book by Mike Bennett and Andy Plummer. It will serve you well as a textbook reference guide for the swing and will be highly supportive of what you will learn in my online school.
Thanks for your kind words and for sharing your experience!
Tom
PS: Due to popular demand and their tremendous instructional value, I do plan on producing another Hogan episode in the near future. There is just so much great stuff we can learn from the master's swing!
It looks like Ben Hogan had some Stack and Tilt in his swing.
That's all I see when watching him swing in slo-mo. That is Stack &Tilt!!
Absolutely. Look at Hogan face on. All his weight is on his bent left leg and his right leg is straight and angled in. He definitely had S&T elements.
@@gregorycarricato3207 I tried hitting a couple of balls with that right elbow tucked in and surprised how comfortable it felt! Once you accept that the backswing should be around the middle of the back vs high across the shoulders, it start feeling very natural. Haven't really had the chance to actually go out and practice yet but looking forward to creating a new swing.
Tom makes very easy to understand.
Personal opinion- I was a fan of the comedy that you've put into your content before; this is one of the BEST instructional, and most professional, videos you've made! No judging just wanted to take the time to compliment you man : ) GREAT WORK!!! Keep it up!
@@robertelias7086 Totally agree...his best video yet!
As soon as i implemented all tthese little fixes , big ones being the grip for my hook and swing direction...everything got a lot better, i started hitting massive shots, really controlled medium shots and very nice short ones too... even my putts improved because of the constant set up position.
Saguto-God is just wacky good and a great human being too. Emphasis on the wacky which is fantastic for learning. Thanks SG.
Awesome!! 💪💪 I sincerely appreciate your kind words and I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating well with you!!
Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am quite certain you will really enjoy and benefit from the comprehensive, structured, step-by-step learning platform for all the finer aspects of the swing (and the game in general) in my online school. Have you looked into it yet? Thousands of folks across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews.
Tom, I can appreciate the hat, shirt, pants and the socks, 👍, but oh my God, you have to lose the clown shoes!!! 🤣🤣 LMAO.
@Charles Blair Wait, did you not see those high waters Hogan was wearing?
@Charles Blair I'm not here to argue but look at 1.17, Hogans pant hems are above his ankles. LOL
My wife loves his look.
Excelente!!!! Mr Ben Hogan is my idol. And you are a great teacher. Thank you from Argentina
I am very glad to know that you enjoyed it, José!
By the way, due to their popularity I have combined my Hogan lesson videos into a playlist series on this channel. Here is the link if you are interested: ruclips.net/p/PLV62KxT7Mp7IyNDRp0hZK1F1OScdXx-u1
Have fun out there!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf thank you!!!!
You had me at "wrath of god"
These ideas really work. It's not easy to change my swing and keep it changed but I'm putting in the work- which, I think, is Tom's real gift: getting me willing and excited about working on my swing. I've seen significant improvement already and think I can get to a consistent place with my swing.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Whitney, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you.
Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and enthusiasm, and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: You are absolutely correct in that a swing change is definitely not easy, but with a commitment to the process and clear instruction you will take your ball striking and your game to previously unattainable levels. In this regard, if you'd really like to get on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, structured, sequential platform, please consider my online school. That is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. And here's a link to my free mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
I appreciate the pre-backswing loading of the left side tip. Eliminated my sway tendencies as I begin my backswing. Keeps the bottom of the swing consistent as I move to the left side to the finish!
Well done, Phil!!
Thank you Tom after playing this stupid game for 40 years you’ve given me the key to consistent ball striking. Tried this on the course today and right from the first shot stuck the ball solidly and straight. At 71 went round in 80. Thank you.
That's awesome, @Ernest Goodman's - congrats on an excellent round!!
Thanks for sharing your success, keep up the great work, and have fun out there!!
TS
Tom, I grew up in Texas, and met Ben Hogan once at Shady Oaks C.C in Fort Worth. I carry a Ben Hogan wedge in my bag, that was my late father's-we played a lot of golf together. My Dad would be proud to know that I am hitting crispy as KFC iron shots thanks to my buttery smooth, Tom Saguto instructed golf swing. Sign up for Tom's course! Tom took me from the 90's to breaking 80! And I am still making progress!! Thank you Tom!!
That's some fabulous stuff regarding Mr. Hogan, Mark!!
I very much appreciate the kind words and your glowing endorsement for the SagutoGolf online school - I only wish I had a better rooftop for you to shout it from because so many golfers and golfettes are seeing dramatic improvement and are finally experiencing true enjoyment in playing the game. An *THAT* is what it's really all about!!!
Thanks again, and keep on doing what you're doing - let's see just how low you can go!!!
Tom
Keys to the kingdom of good golf maybe. Pure gold Tom.
Thanks Steven!!
Tom, I strayed from your you for a while. Your instructions are so simple. I’m back in the fold.
The prodigal son returns...
Resistance is futile, Chris. The truth eventually wins, 100% of the time.
Welcome back. Don't ever quit me again....😂
Cheers!
TS
Another fantastically 'simple' video presented in your quirky manner!! This video in addition to the 'Magic Elbow' lesson have made
a huge difference in my game ( + 8 ). With just these two videos, as my 'go to' videos, I now KNOW AND FEEL that I'm swinging correctly EVERY TIME. The trail arm elbow tuck and elbow fold which automatically leads to the wrist hinge is a beautifully simple thing that leads to great results!! Thanks!!
Mr. Hogan timelessly delivers phenomenal instructional value, right Jeffrey?! But there are just so many misconceptions about Hogan’s swing out there - particularly within the realm of misunderstood or misapplied instruction - that have sadly relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of chronic frustration. I'm doing my best here to clear these up one by one and put an end to this madness by taking what Mr. Hogan conveys in the "Five Lessons" book as his "feels", applying it to the reality of what he actually did in his swing, and translating it into something we all - including myself - can learn well from. Because if we can get Hogan right there are tremendously effective swing keys to be garnered!!
Based on unsolicited comments received here on my channel, the two Hogan episodes you referenced have helped scores of golfers find their groove and achieve a level of ball striking bliss - aka "crispier-than-KFC-compression" - that was previously an unknown and completely foreign concept to them. I'm very glad to learn that these video lessons have helped you to such an extent, and I truly appreciate your support in sharing your results!
Cheers!
Tom
Made this adjustment today…..shot 3 over. So sweet. Thank you
Awesome!! 💪💪
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!! Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will also enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
This is a very good lesson ! I am glad I subscribed to your golf channel! When I break 80 I will give credit to your lessons. Thank you !
Thanks Michael - I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you, and I look forward to hearing from you when you achieve your goal this year!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, perhaps you might also enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”?: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
An excellent description of Mr. Hogan's swing. Well done. The only thing I'd add would be to mention his bracing of the right leg. Mr. Hogan said he would dig in the cleats on the inside of his right shoe and push off during the downswing to get maximum distance.
Tom you’re and absolute W! Thank you again for a fantastic lesson. I’m getting better because of your vids
Thanks Matt!!
The lesson series on this "trail arm magic" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a host of swing issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that this concept also resonated with you!!
Tom
The “gluing of the arms to the chest” part is great. That part really seemed to get the structure of the backswing in line for me.
Indeed, Brennan - It is such an important component if we harbor any hope for consistency!!
Tom
Hi, I stumble onto one of your videos 2 weeks ago on the other side of the globe. I was waiting to try it out until this morning in a driving range. It was amazing to see how the golf ball goes. Most important, the swing is simple and is repeatable. Thank you so much.
That is awesome, Andy!! I'm very glad you found my channel and that the lesson videos are helping your game on the other side of the planet!!
Thank you so much for sharing your success, and keep up the great work!!
Tom
Andy was that your first time useing the method? I'm starting now.
@@larrybanford5196 Yes. I had stopped playing golf for about 7 years. Then I just happened to watch this video in U-tube. I went to the driving range to try it out. It was as Tom said a simple swing. Not only that the swing is repeatable, it also allows me to hit the ball with a lot more power than I used to. Please try it out. Hope you also find wonder too.
@@andyfok11 thank you I too hope it works!
I'm so appreciated your tips, it really works and so powerful.
Thanks Mike - I'm very glad to know that my instruction content is resonating well with you!!
Keep it Krispy!!
Tom
Tom..
Great tip.. Mr Hogan made it look so easy... No slide to right side.. just an easy stack on left side. Question: Should the left arm be on top of the left pec muscle? (In lieu of keeping left arm on the side). Notice now how Patrick Reed now has his arms out in front on him. His arms seem more in front of his pecs.
Thank you for your great and fun comments!
Ken
I'm glad you enjoyed it, Ken!
In the Stack and Tilt swing that I teach - and with respect to a right handed player - the left arm should cross the chest 45 degrees, essentially riding on the left side of the left pec muscle to the top of the backswing, at which point that arm should be on or just below the shoulder plane.
I hope that appropriately answers your question.
Thanks!
Tom
PS: Have you considered enrolling in the SagutoGolf online school? For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing, the short game, and much more. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm regularly adding new content. This will really put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion. There's even a members' forum where you can ask me specific swing-related questions and suggest new content ideas, plus you'll also have access to all exclusive "Crispier Than KFC Club" RUclips channel members' content at no additional charge. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga.
I hope to see you there!!
So much of this is what I did naturally in my first year of golf. I've had it all coached out of me, and im not making progress with my irons. Now I'm finding that one of the best of all time straightened the trail leg and kept weight forward after I've spent 2 years trying to stop doing it.
Unfortunately, Andrew, 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 modern “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.
Anyway, let's erase those two years and get you on the proper path towards consistently crispy ball striking bliss. For a really good starting point here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things 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 Saguto, PGA
Great vid, love the compact repeating aspect of Mr. Hogan’s swing.
I'm glad you enjoyed this episode featuring Mr. Hogan, Nathan!
By the way, due to their popularity I've combined my Hogan lesson videos into a playlist series on this channel. Here's the link if you are interested: ruclips.net/p/PLV62KxT7Mp7IyNDRp0hZK1F1OScdXx-u1
Thanks!
Tom
Great lesson and break down of Hogan's techniques ! ! !
I appreciate that, Lawrence!
Mr. Hogan delivered - and continues to deliver posthumously - phenomenal and timeless instructional value, right?! But there are just so many misconceptions about Hogan’s swing out there - particularly within the realm of misunderstood or misapplied teachings - that have sadly relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of chronic frustration. I’m doing my best to clear these and put an end to this madness, because if we can get Hogan right there are tremendously effective swing keys to be garnered.
Thanks for your message and support!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thanks Tom you have save me alot of money ben hogan swing works for me
Awesome!! I'm very glad to learn of your improvement, Michael!!
Keep up the great work!
Tom
PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will also enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Love hogans swing! Great job with this Tom. Yes more please sir
I appreciate that, Paul, and I'm very glad to know that you are enjoying my Hogan content!!
Tom
Great stuff! At 6:56 you talk about tilting the shoulders to avoid needing to lift club. That seems to be a key point and could use a bit more explanation or demonstration.
Hi Douglas,
I'm glad to know that you enjoyed this lesson. Yes - if we establish and maintain the proper connections, the tilt component will elevate the hands and club without any independent lifting action. If you type the word "tilt" into my channel's search bar you should find some content on this subject. and here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Thanks,
Tom
Took this lesson to the range an instant improvement! Thank you!!!! Love your videos and teaching approach.
Awesome!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated well with you. Nice job incorporating it into your swing!!
Thanks for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
Tom this swing (I am progressing thru your online course) has essentially gotten rid of my SLICE... NO MORE DELI MAN.... I do not slice.... I practice on my lawn aiming at any weeds... develop the swing feeling that way and rid the lawn of weeds at the same time.... Thank You Tom.... JOY IS MINE!
Art - I truly appreciate your kind words! I am very glad the instruction on my channel has benefited your swing and rid you of your chronic slice!!!
Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work (and the weed-free lawn)!! 😆
Tom
Worked well today. It’ll take a while to get it grooved but I see the light now! Thx
Welcome to the "dark side" of Stack & Tilt, Ron, where the light is much easier to see!! 😆
Keep up the great work!
Tom
Excellent stuff. So many teachers, and I could name a dozen, make Hogan’s swing so complicated. Thank you for making it simple and understandable. I am troubled by how so many teachers have tracing for the last forty years.
Thank you, Timothy! I appreciate your kind words!!
Tom
PS: Due to popular demand and the tremendous instructional value, I do plan on producing another Hogan episode in the near future. There is just so much great stuff we can learn from the master's swing!
So simplified. That’s what I love about your lessons!
Thanks Rickey - I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and style are resonating well with you!!
Tom
Been working copying Hogan's swing, left handed version. Getting the hang of it a little better. I think I am going to like this swing. Thanks again Tom
Sounds great, Rick!
Thanks for the update and keep up the great work!!
Tom
Great instructional video Tom. When I first began 40 years ago I read his 5 Fundamentals. Now at 62 I'm starting back playing again after a 15 year layoff and this video is really helping me get back on track again. I videoed my swing last week and my oh my did I see some serious flaws. I love the Hogan series Tom. Keep up the good work!!
Thank you Mike, I'm glad you're enjoying the Hogan videos and that you're back into playing again! Hogan is a good model to follow - just be careful with what he wrote VS what he did.
@@SagutoGolf Agree, I couldn't use his right hand grip position out of the book. I now learn, of course, he was setting up to prevent a hook. The other was the wrapped arms example, no go. I like the way you teach about keeping the upper arms in tight through the swing. In addition, your explanation covering the movement and weight distribution of the legs is golden. That alone has stopped my lateral head movement. Great stuff Tom and be safe...
great summary ...has to help anyone that wants to improve ball contact.. thanks
Thanks Carmine - I appreciate your kind words about this episode and am glad you enjoyed it!!
By the way, due to their popularity I've combined my Hogan lesson videos into a playlist series on this channel. Here's the link if interested: ruclips.net/p/PLV62KxT7Mp7IyNDRp0hZK1F1OScdXx-u1
Cheers!
Tom
Just discovered your channel Tom...at last!!... a teacher who keeps it simple and understandable..and comes across in layman's terms..gonna try this and persevere...May take a while and feel uncomfortable but in the long run it's the way forward for consistency...thankyou
I appreciate your kind words, Ray!
If you'd really like to get on the fast track towards achieving consistently crispy, compressed ball striking bliss, please consider the SagutoGolf online school. So many folks across the globe are now playing the best golf of their lives as a result. As an enrolled member you'll enjoy:
- Unlimited access to comprehensive members-only systems for the full swing.
- Short game courses: Chipping, Pitching, Bunker play, Putting.
- Simplified, succinct, step-by-step lessons and drills designed to put you on an accelerated path towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion.
- Detailed troubleshooting diagnostic videos and fixes for a variety of common swing issues.
- Power & Distance course.
- Shot-Shaping Grid course.
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All that and more for just $10 US/ month or $99/year. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga.
Keep up the great work and have fun out there!!
Tom
Tried this tonight on the course with no practice and hit so many good shots. A little more practice and I'm really excited to see where this goes.
Awesome, Greg! I'm glad to know that this lesson resonated well with you.
Thanks for sharing your success with it and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning about the swing in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Tom,I have been struggling for months.Went from 1 to 4.
Shot even again yesterday using this simple connected method.Still work in progress but thank you.
That's great, Q! I'm glad this lesson video helped you!!
By the way, due to their popularity I've combined my recent Hogan lesson videos into a playlist series on this channel. Here's the link if interested: ruclips.net/p/PLV62KxT7Mp7IyNDRp0hZK1F1OScdXx-u1
Thanks for sharing your success!
Tom
Hey Tom, I really am enjoying the Hogan lessons. It’s made a significant improvement in my practice. Excellent, effective, easy to understand. Thanks Mr. Hogan and thank you Tom!
I appreciate your kind words! I'm very glad to know that my Hogan lessons are resonating well with you, because if we can get Hogan right, there are tremendously effective swing keys to be garnered!!
Thanks again, and keep up the great work!!
Tom