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Tom you have a great channel with a great wealth of knowledge here. I just want to point out that with the work Swing Catalyst, Dr. Scott Lynn, Mike Adams, and Terry Rowles are doing; the front-post you are highlighting is only a third of the story. It works for you most likely because your natural strong body pivot is one of being a front-post golfer and you were fighting it with movements for a rear-post golfer Again, you have great stuff out here; but it does not work for everybody. There are three major post types out there: Front-Post, Rear-Post, and Center-Post. Just something to think about.
I have been playing golf since I was 8 years old(27 years). I went on a golf trip in July and was ready to quit the game. I had hit rock bottom. A friend recommended checking out your channel and I haven’t looked back since! I’m a full blown stack and tilt believer now. In the past 3 months I’ve made my first hole in 1 and have shot multiple rounds in the 70’s. Heck, today I randomly got paired with a PGA teaching professional and beat him(shot 73). My ball striking has never been so consistent and so pure. Thank you, Tom. Thank you for making me enjoy playing a game that I love so much.
That's awesome, Matt!! I'm very glad to know that you pulled yourself off the ledge and that the S&T system has brought true enjoyment back to your golf game. That's what it's ultimately all about, right? Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and success, and kudos to your friend for referring you! Keep up the great work and keep having fun out there!! Tom
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Dr. Gene, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and simplified teaching style are resonating well with you! Thanks again! Tom
I tell you what. I have been watching your videos for a long time and I’m a swing tinkerer and have tried so many different swings. I ALWAYS come back to your technique. ALWAYS. It works all the time! Thanks!
So then why tinker around, Erik?..... 😎 Seriously, this body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance swing system is rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology, and it is modeled on empirical observations of the game's most prolific ball strikers. As such it does not discriminate by age or ability - from kids to seniors and everyone in between, inclusive of the best players in the world. Watch any Tour event on TV and you'll see a significant number of players executing these motions, a fact corroborated by just how many of them have a very centered swing with the lead knee flexing and the trail leg straightening during the backswing, their lead arms on or very close to their tilted shoulder planes, and their hands deep behind their trail shoulder at the top. Thousands of folks across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result of learning this swing system through my online school, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. Compare and contrast that with the sad reality that despite all the advances in equipment, technology, golf course grooming, etc. the average golfer still struggles to break 100. Epic failures within the realm of “conventional” instruction, perhaps??? So many misconstrued and/or misguided teachings - such as taking the club straight back, turning the shoulders level while independently lifting the arms, shifting into and torquing against a firm trail side, actively rolling the hands through impact, etc. - have relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of inconsistency and chronic frustration (and chronic back/knee/hip pain as well). Have you checked out my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” yet? It is a great starting point for learning some key aspects of this swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ Embrace the system, embrace the process, and you will soon embrace ownership of a well-functioning swing and the resulting ball striking bliss it provides! Tom
Can't say enough of how much these lessons have changed my golf game.the last two years have been unbelievable for me and my joy for the game.i could never break 100,last year I was low 80s mid 80s for my norm this year I broke 80 with my low round 77 and for 9 I shot a 37 with only 2 bogeys and one birgie.last week I played the worst 9 of the year 46 I was mad at how poorly I played then I thought about it not long ago this score would have made me happy saguto golf works and it's easy .Thanks Tom
Isn't it great to be disappointed over a round that would have absolutely elated us a relatively short while ago, Gary??..... 😆 Thanks again for your support in sharing your dramatic ball striking and scoring improvements, as well as your increased level of enjoyment in playing this great game!! Stay crispy, my friend!! Tom
I signed up for the on-line content for $99 per year. What an amazing bargain! I highly recommend it as a complete tutorial on all aspects of the golf swing.
Thank you for your kind words and your testimonial for the online school, Paul!! I'm very glad to know that you are benefiting from the instruction and enjoying this great game more as a result; that is ultimately what this is all about. I did my best to price the school at a "no-brainer" level given the quality and effectiveness of the delivered product, and I sincerely appreciate you recognizing that and taking the time to "shout it from the rooftop"!! By the way, have you joined the SagutoGolf Community Forum (which is included in your online school membership) yet and begun engaging with other golfers in the school? If you've not already done so 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 in this fun and tremendously supportive community and participate in the ongoing great dialogue on a variety of swing- and game-related topics. You can start discussions, contribute to existing threads, post accomplishments and specific swing questions, make some new friends, and just share in the common bond and banter of golfers from around the world seeking to improve their games and help others to do the same. I monitor the forum and participate as well. I really think you will enjoy it!! Thanks again, keep up the great work, and have fun out there!! Tom
I’ve had trouble with swaying, and slowly in the last few years developed a reverse pivot. Now …. I simply watch Toms vids. Great, great stuff and I’ve played competitive golf for a long time. Re,ember that these new drills and feels will feel very strange in the beginning; but the rewards are awesome. I’m not there yet, but a few more weeks of hitting balls, following these drills will enhance my approach shots. I’m 70 years, and play to a 12. Was scratch at one time, but timed my swing with handsy swing. Thanks Tom for the tremendous teaching you do.
I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you, and I'm thrilled to learn of your 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, structured, 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 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/ You don't need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing, experience great ball striking, and reclaim - or even exceed - yardages from years past. I hope you'll give the school some thought. Thanks for your message and the fantastic progress update, and keep up the great work!! Tom
Thanks Tom! This transformed my game, too. And I heard it from you first... the exact opposite I've heard my entire life, like you. First couple rounds I played were tough, but it's coming together super nicely. With this single tip, I've made more progress in my game in the last 30 days than I have in the last 10 years. Seriously. Usually, at the range with a bucket of 100 balls... 50% of my shots would suck. Last night, I had less than 20% mis-hits. It was miraculous. Again... thank you.
That's *AWESOME!!* Indeed - and unfortunately - such sorcery from this dark underworld of golf instruction rarely finds its way to the mainstream because if too many folks found out about it the mainstream would then be rendered irrelevant....... Thanks so much for sharing your dramatic improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom
@@SagutoGolf "such sorcery from this dark underworld of golf instruction" LOL! So true. I bought your course just because I felt I owed you. Tons of other good stuff in there, too. Thanks again brother.
I sincerely appreciate the support, though I'm very glad to know that you are also enjoying the online school content!! By the way, have you joined the SagutoGolf Community Forum (which is included in your online school membership) yet and begun engaging with other golfers in the school? If you've not already done so 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 in this fun and tremendously supportive community and participate in the ongoing great dialogue on a variety of swing- and game-related topics. You can start discussions, contribute to existing threads, post accomplishments and specific swing questions, make some new friends, and just share in the common bond and banter of golfers from around the world seeking to improve their games and help others to do the same. I monitor the forum and participate as well. I really think you will enjoy it!! TS
For 25 years, I've been playing with a 50/50 weight distribution and trying not to sway. Inconsistent results to say the least. I saw this tip last week. Practice sessions have been impressive. We'll see how the season goes.
I'm glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Kent, and I hope it performs well as you build it into your swing. In this regard, have you considered enrolling in the the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my 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/ Thanks for sharing your preliminary success and keep up the great work!! Tom
Wow, Drew - That is absolutely phenomenal!!! Thanks so much for sharing your dramatic improvement and keep up the fabulous 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 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. So many folks across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf
Hitting off the front leg is ideal way to have great compression of the golf ball and consistent setup to the ball. The reason some want to continue hitting from the back leg is because they don't want to admit they have been doing it all wrong for years and would rather be full of pride vs change. Just saying, Great video ⛳
Indeed! How interesting and sad it is that with all the advances in equipment, technology, golf course grooming, etc. the average golfer still struggles to break 100. Epic failures within the realm of “conventional” instruction, perhaps??? (And yes - that "pride" thing as well...) So many misconstrued and/or misguided teachings - such as turning the shoulders level while independently lifting the club, shifting into and torquing against a firm trail side, actively rolling the hands through impact, etc. - have relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of inconsistency and chronic frustration (and chronic back/knee/hip pain as well). Glad you enjoyed the episode! Tom
Well and also the longest hitters in the world definitely do shift. Kyle berk and a lot of long drivers will warm up pushing into the trail leg and back into their lead leg. But those guys don't really need to simplify the swing.
It's a different ball game when we're coming out of our shoes to find a 60-yard wide "fairway" once or twice in ten swings... Bottom line - there's no need to shift in order to hit consistently long drives onto the short grass in "real" golf!
@@jakeallen476 my pro had me put 90% weight forward and I still had about 55% shift to the back even though I felt it didn’t, but it helped me get my weight forward and hit more consistently and all I really had to do for more power was to extend the front leg.
@@seadonkey6913 yeah no I totally think toms advice is great for 95% of golfers, I'm just saying obviously the longest drivers in the world have a big shift
Just have to add that I had an AMAZING practice session with this today. I had been trying weight shift for more power for awhile now, but forget that, I'm sticking with this. Focusing on keeping the weight on the front foot AND moving the tailbone to the target produced CRIMINAL results today. I hit farther than usual for my pitch shot and it was so much easier. I added the forward-forward-forward idea from your other video (getting even more weight forward in the downswing), and focusing on bowing the left hand a bit through impact so I could mash the ball down and get compression. I then got the right knee kicking in to the right spot too, and WOW! I felt like I mimicked Hogan's backswing pretty well today. I'm definitely sticking with this!! Thanks again!
@DJ-Flights - That's AWESOME!! Nice job incorporating those keys into your swing. Yes - a common misconception is that you must shift your weight to generate power. Wrong. For most golfers it simply breeds inconsistency. Keeping the weight forward preserves the swing center and keeps the low point intact (consistency), and we are then able to tap the power of swinging in a circle by harnessing the tremendous force of angular momentum ("criminal" distance). Thanks for sharing your results and keep up the great work!! Tom
Remember back in the day when nearly every football kicker used to approach the ball straight on? (I don't, but my dad tells me about it...) They don't do that anymore, and it's not because they're all converted soccer players. It's been proven through physics and geometry that the angular approach produces far greater force, and as a result in the modern game field goals of 50+ yards are routine now. It's not just "real" power; when properly executed it will feel like seemingly effortless power!
Well, Jesse, now you can get excited about prepping for next season! In this regard, my online school does include a robust Indoor Training Program loaded with lessons and drills for those who are snowed in. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ I'm very glad to learn of your improvement. Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work!! Tom
I played gold from 24-38. Then I had multiple surgeries resulting in an absence from the game for 7 years. The last couple years I’ve been struggling to get back to where I left off. Not only has it been frustrating in my attempt to recreate past form but I’m 10 years older and not as fast and strong anymore. Then I discovered Tom and his weight forward, lead arm straight, swing with shoulders theory and I’m back!! Thanks Tom! This simple theory has erased 2,000 pre swing thoughts and transformed it to three simple things I tell myself on the first tee. After that, it just happens! Best tip ever!! Thanks Tom!
That's fabulous, Keith!! 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 your rekindled enthusiasm, 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/
Fell across your page this past week. Was able to play a round Saturday and had probably my best overall round ever. Some of the best shots I’ve personally ever hit. Love the content man keep it up❤
That's awesome, Zach - congrats on your excellent round and crispy ball striking!! Thanks so much for sharing your success - I'm very glad to know that my instruction videos are resonating well with you!! Tom PS: If you like my channel's content, then I'm rather certain you will really enjoy and benefit from the comprehensive, structured learning platform for all the finer aspects of the swing (and the game in general) in my online school. So many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about it - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Tom, this is your best video ever! I've been playing golf for 57 years. I can say, from personal experience after going through a series of GolfTec lessons (stack & tilt) 4 years ago, the hardest part of the transition is to keep you weight from shifting to the trail leg in the back swing. Whenever I drift back to the old swing (really old!), I focus on the fundamentals in the initial takeaway, and I get back on track. This lesson really reinforces this import move. Thank you!
Thanks Chuck - I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated so well with you!! Indeed, those "ghosts of swings past" are stubborn, and they're always on the ready to make us shift, lift, and ultimately drift back into frustration. Focus on keeping the weight loading forward while turning the lead shoulder down is the best formula for exorcising them. Keep up the great work and have fun out there!! Tom
A few months ago I discovered StackNTilt and it changed my game for the better. However over this last month I have taken a few steps backwards, my pure CRISPY KFC shots were becoming harder to come bye. I couldn’t figure out what was going wrong, I seemed to be doing all of the key things that the stack and tilt teaches. Finally today on the practice range I figured it out ,because of one of your videos that I went back to yesterday, it occurred to me that maybe my lead arm was not staying straight, I knew it was straight in my backswing but it was NOT staying straight during the downswing and through impact. Once I concentrated on keeping it straight throughout the entire swing I began hitting pure shots once again. This flaw wasn’t something you keyed in on but rather something you just kind of blurted out while being a little silly. Either way whenever I start to get away from hitting my irons decent I just revert back to your instruction. Thanks much for making golf fun again!👍👍
Excellent job self-diagnosing and deploying the correct fix, Caesar!! As a reminder, there's an entire section of my online school dedicated to resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues. This can help you figure things out much faster the next time something goes awry. Have you joined yet? It will take your learning - and your game - to the next level. 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 Keep up the great work!! Tom
Fantastic! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated well with you. Thanks so much 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 checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Tom, I’ve watched about 5 of your videos in the last week and already see a vast improvement in my game so thank you. I have an interesting story about weight foreword. I am a lefty, age 72 with two herniated discs in my lower back. My normal score between 96 and 103. Two years ago I had my left knee replaced. Four and a half weeks after surgery I played a round of golf. I hobbled I didn’t walk. Left hander and a new left knee replacement so you better believe I was keeping as much weight foreword as possible. I shot 89. Even with all my other crappy habits at that time I lowered my score by 14 strokes. And now after watching your weight foreword video I understand why. Bill N
That's fabulous, Bill!! 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 story on the weight-forward component and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
I do this on every swing, I close my front side slightly, it works very well! I was doing this with my 5 wood but could never hit it right. I was to close to the ball! Backed up used the same swing as my irons, works great! 70% on the front side eliminates all the shifting, resulting in poor contact. Great tip! Game changer!
Awesome!! I'm very glad to know that the weight-forward concept is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing, and nice work figuring out that ball position issue with the 5W. Thanks so much for sharing your dramatic ball striking improvement and keep it KFCrispy out there!! 💪💪 Tom
Unfortunately, such sorcery from this dark underworld of golf instruction rarely finds its way to the mainstream because if too many folks found out about it the mainstream would then be rendered irrelevant....... 😎 Consider that despite all the advances in equipment, technology, golf course grooming, etc. the average golfer still struggles to break 100. Epic failures within the realm of 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, and I'm very glad to know that it is resonating with you! Thanks for your message and support! Tom Saguto, PGA PS: By the way, since my channel’s content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
One of the best videos for consistent ball striking. Rotate around the front hip socket with 70/30 weight distribution. These are great videos and they really work. Very seldom do you see a video that explains the feeling along with the technique that really works and produces better ball striking. Thank you.
I sincerely appreciate your validating remarks, Tony, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! Thanks so much for your support in sharing your ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom
Find myself shifting my lower side back and actually striking it well while staying behind a little bit. End up hooking all of ‘em. Must just get that weight forward and rotate the hips back instead of a small slide. Such small margins but so crucial! Great video. Thank you, Sir.
Yep - keeping that weight moving forward - *_properly_* - should straighten those shots out for you, Alwyn. We start with our weight forward (55/45 for the short and mid irons; 60/40 for the longer clubs), increase that same weight forward to the top of the backswing (70/30), and further increase the forward weight during the downswing from halfway down (80/20) through impact (90/10) and to the finish at 95/5 forward. The upper torso/head - and thus the swing center - remains in place during the increasing forward weight load in the downswing. This enables the golfer to "clear" while keeping the club moving on the proper in-to-out path. This system certainly allows for some transfer of pressure into the trail side during the takeaway. After all, we are moving the mass of the arms and club backwards during that initial stage of the swing. Some like to sense the dynamic pressure shifts; others prefer the feel of a gradual increasing of weight load into the lead leg from the start. However, in either scenario the key here is that we do not allow our swing center and low point to drift back at any point. By the way, have you considered the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish. 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. Thousands of folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. 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/ Embrace the challenge and have fun out there! Tom
(Larry/San Diego) I have been a long time subscriber and have been playing golf for more years than i can remember at the age of 77. I have been doing your weight forward for several weeks and had one of my best round in years (89) vs my average scores of 95-92. I hit several shots and I honestly felt the ball exploding off of my clubface keeping my weight forward. Thanks
That's fantastic, Larry - congrats on a great round!! 💪💪 I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!! 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, structured, 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 here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ Thanks for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom
Hitting with weight forward immediately improved my ball stiking and power- keeps me over the ball at impact, helping ne compress the ball greatly- awesone tip!
I'm very glad to know that the weight-forward component performed well for you, Robert. Thanks so much for sharing your ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am quite certain you will really enjoy and benefit from the comprehensive, structured, step-by-step learning platform in my online school. Have you enrolled yet? It will put you on the fast track towards really mastering this system and taking ownership of a consistent, powerful, low-maintenance, body-friendly swing. Thousands of 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.
Just started the golfing game! Seen many, many, videos from many people. You're one of the few I listen to, keep it up! Great instruction! Minimize timing!!! Fantastic!
Hi Tom, Thank you so much for this video insight. I too struggled with inconsistent strikes upon returning to regular golfing after spending years raising a young family. A former single digit handicap golfer I have been frustrated in renewed efforts to devote more time to this game I love. Similar to what you describe, I focused on my old swing thoughts, especially to “coil” behind the ball. While this was effective in the past, with age and less suppleness, my swing turned inconsistent. This focus of staying over the ball immediately made sense to my situation and has had an instant positive impact on my swing and ball striking. Thank you for your unique and insightful lessons that you share! They are all great, especially this one. Golf is fun again!!!
I'm very glad to learn that my instruction has helped you to reclaim your enjoyment of this great game, Douglas!! Thanks so much for your kind words and for sharing your results. Keep up the great work and keep having fun out there!! Tom PS: By the way, 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. So many folks across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
I’m loving the concept of staying on the left side as I’ve always struggled weight shift and timing. I’m now adopting it in my swing. So I’m setting up with weight on the left, staying on the left side, keeping my head centred and getting good shoulder tilt on the back swing. I’m just struggling a bit how to start the downswing .
I'm very glad to know that the weight-forward concept is resonating with you, Gary! Now, how to initiate the downswing is a loaded question because it is so dependent on individual tendencies that I cannot give a generalized answer. If I tell you that it's a lateral hip slide but your downswing already naturally has sufficient forward force, then you'll hit pushes and/or hooks all day long, and if I tell you to rotate your hips but you are already naturally applying enough outward force, then your destination is pull/slice city. I could also say the shoulders, or dropping the hands, or getting the lead arm off the chest, or rolling your trail foot targetward, or increasing pressure into the lead leg, etc. In other words, I do my best to convey multiple “feels” or thoughts throughout the swing wherever possible. We're all different physiologically and psychologically, and something that performs effectively with one golfer may not necessarily work for another. However, no matter the variety of suggested feels/thoughts offered for a particular element of the swing, they are all directed at getting different golfers to achieve the desired positions, motions, and results. This is why I routinely recommend the online school - saguto.golf - to anyone who truly wishes to experience the joys of consistent, powerful, body-friendly ball striking bliss. The sequential lessons and drills provide the guidelines and set the boundaries, while allowing ample leeway for each individual golfer to infuse and exercise their own uniqueness. So, if you'd really like to get on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system, then my best suggestion is that you consider my online school. It will make for a far more efficient, superior, and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. The school is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Thanks! Tom
Just watching this video for the first time because I tried this the other night at the range and it also completely changed my game. Wanted to see if anybody else on RUclips had a video about this and you’re the only one I can find. And it’s game changing . Glad I got some confirmation. Consistent ball flights with very crisp compression. The only club I’m having trouble with now is my driver. Is it the same swing basically? Also where do you have the ball set up in your stance for driver?
Nice job figuring this out on your own, Joshua, and I'm glad to provide validation of your discovery! The notion of a “weight” shift in the golf swing has led many an amateur golfer into the vast abyss of chronic inconsistency and frustration. In fact, here is Jack Nicklaus on weight shift: "I don't believe in a lateral shift," says Nicklaus. "Of course not. I believe in staying on the ball." Asked what he thinks about teachers who advocate a weight shift, he answers, "They don't know how to play." Now, there is certainly an allowance for a transfer of “pressure” into the trail side. After all, we are moving the mass of the arms and club back and around us during the takeaway and backswing. Some like to sense the dynamic pressure shifts; others prefer the feel of a gradual increasing of weight load into the lead leg from the start. However, in either scenario the key here is that we do not allow our mass - and thereby our swing center and low point - to drift back at any point. In the swing I teach we start with our weight forward (generally 55/45 for the short and mid irons, 60/40 for the longer clubs), gradually add more forward weight load into the transition (70/30), 80/20 halfway down, 90/10 impact, and 95/5 finish. There's no "weight shift"; instead, it's just a gradually increasing load onto the lead side. And the result is a centered, low-maintenance, body-friendly, consistent, and tremendously powerful motion. Yes - it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: ruclips.net/video/o0xscMyN3v8/видео.html As for ball position, while this system affords you some leeway, in general once my students and members show some level of proficiency with the swing I suggest that they migrate to a stock ball position that is in the middle of the stance for short irons, two balls inside the lead heel for middle irons, and creeping more forward for the longer clubs - the farthest forward being even with the inside of the lead heel for the driver (with the stance width increasing as we move from shorter to longer clubs). From there they can make incremental tweaks to see how different positions affect impact quality and shot shape Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ This will provide a nice foundational understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag. Tom
That "Tailbone2Target" action has unlocked the swing for countless folks out there. Glad to know that you enjoyed this lesson, and I hope it performs well for you!! TS
That's awesome, Sean!! I'm very glad to know that you are benefiting from my instruction, and I sincerely appreciate you sharing your improvement. Keep up the great work, keep it crispy, and have fun out there!! Tom
Hey Tom, just thought I should let you know that putting some of your swing thoughts into practice allowed me to take out our club's Intermediate match play Champs yesterday. Not perfect, but a number of drives and long iron shots were just crispy as! Easy swinging gave some great results and distance I've never experienced before. Great stuff and room for improvement + consistency still there, but am glad to finally show some good results. Have a great day and keep up the superb videos. Cheers, Fraser
That's awesome, Fraser - well done, and thanks so much for sharing your crispy success!!! By the way, with regard to taking things to the next level, have you considered the online school? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying and resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise as well as all my short game instruction, plus advanced level courses on shot shaping and power/distance. So many folks across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ Keep up the great work and have fun out there!! Tom
I appreciate your validating remarks! Indeed, the need for a weight shift in the golf swing is one of the greatest fallacies ever taught, and it has led many an amateur golfer into the vast abyss of chronic inconsistency and frustration. To be clear, this system certainly allows for some transfer of pressure into the trail side during the takeaway. After all, we are moving the mass of the arms and club backwards during that initial stage of the swing. Some like to sense the dynamic pressure shifts; others prefer the feel of a gradual increasing of weight load into the lead leg from the start. However, in either scenario the key here is that we do not allow our mass - and thereby our swing center and low point - to drift back at any point. In the swing I teach we start with our weight forward (generally 55/45 for the short and mid irons, 60/40 for the longer clubs), gradually add more forward weight load into the transition (70/30), 80/20 halfway down, 90/10 impact, and 95/5 finish. There's no "weight shift"; instead, it's just a gradually increasing load onto the lead side. And the result is a centered, low-maintenance, body-friendly, consistent, and tremendously powerful motion. Thanks again for your message. I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice! Tom PS: Would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
This man is speaking FACTS!! Tried & True for me once I did this. It took a lil time to adjust, but my ball striking has been consistently solid since. Thx again Tom!
Awesome job, Jay, and thanks so much for sharing your improvement!! 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 checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
It's hard to realize how well this works. I brought this video to the range and saw some great results immediately. It takes a bit to get used to (after having YEARS of trying to shift my weight), but it really works. Now I'm trying to quiet my hands down a little bit and I think my consistency will be much much better.
Thanks for sharing your immediate success with this lesson, Aaron - excellent job incorporating it into your swing so quickly!! This impact lesson and drill from the archives may help you to quiet the hands: ruclips.net/video/Fe2kQ44azJ4/видео.html By the way, 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/ Keep up the great work and keep it crispy out there!! Tom
This is a huge tip that improved my golf swing. I had done this before but didn't realize it was the weight being on the front foot that made those crips shots. My best shots are done when I don't over complicate the swing.
The golf swing is indeed overly complicated in particular by one part of the human body - the brain and all the swing nonsense and misguided instruction it has been fed. Garbage in, garbage out; and countless golf swings have sadly been trashed as a result. This is not saying that golf is "easy" as it most certainly is anything but. The way I see it, we can either simply put the already existing natural laws to work and thereby build a powerful, body-friendly, repeatable, low-maintenance motion, or we can twist, morph, torque, contrive, and otherwise mess with the principles of physics and geometry in an effort to better suit some ill-conceived whims, all the while recognizing that at the point of impact those pre-existing laws are going to be the only things that matter to the ball! Thanks for sharing your improvement! Keep that weight forward and keep it crispy!! 💪💪 Tom
I sincerely appreciate your kind words and testimonial for the online school!! I'm very glad to learn of your dramatic improvement; you've obviously done an excellent job incorporating the instruction into your swing! Thanks again for your support in sharing your success and keep up the fantastic work!! Tom PS: By the way, have you joined the SagutoGolf Community Forum (which is included in your online school membership) yet and begun engaging with other golfers in the school? If you've not already done so 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 in this fun and tremendously supportive community and participate in the ongoing great dialogue on a variety of swing- and game-related topics. You can start discussions, contribute to existing threads, post accomplishments and specific swing questions, make some new friends, and just share in the common bond and banter of golfers from around the world seeking to improve their games and help others to do the same. I monitor the forum and participate as well. I really think you will enjoy it!!
My pleasure, Mack! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated well with you. It's so important to stay centered if we are to expect and enjoy consistently crispy ball striking. In fact, here is a quote from Jack Nicklaus on weight shift - "I don't believe in a lateral shift," says Nicklaus. "Of course not. I believe in staying on the ball." Asked what he thinks about teachers who advocate a weight shift, he answers, "They don't know how to play." 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 some key tenets of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ Thanks for your comment and keep up the great work!! Tom
I reach new territory and we'll surprised. After years of bad golfing I knew my usual landing zone and wat club to use for my second shot. Since using your tutorials my game is changed drastically. Reaching new territories was only a dream, now is reality. The guys who I'm playing with are asking if I have used any blue pill before the game... I have many wow shots. Thanks to your lessons. Cheers from Ontario.
That's awesome, Nick!! I'm very glad to learn of your dramatic improvement with the help of my instruction, and I sincerely appreciate you sharing that. Keep up the great work and enjoy those new yardages!! Tom
I used to do this before, and just returned to it. My timing/weight transfer was too inconsistent, but my chipping/short game was great…. And I always kept my weight in my front foot. So I started setting up with my other clubs more like I was hitting a chip shot, with the weight forward, and even a half shot was only about 20 yards short of my average…. Then started taking full shots, and was hitting much more consistent, and just as far, and not over the top anymore. Now I am more in to out, and my miss is a push right, instead of a low pull hook left (like 60-90 yards offline left, yikes)
I'm glad to learn about your improvement through the weight-forward component, Robert. This body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance swing system is designed to provide a lifetime of enjoyment for all golfers, and since it is rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology it does not discriminate by age or ability - from kids to seniors and everyone in between, inclusive of the best players in the world. Thanks for sharing your success 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
by keeping the swing arc in the same location the sweet spot is accessed more reliably. this improves everything. I still have difficulty keeping over the ball with driver and 3W but the irons are so much better.
You got it, Tom!! I know it sounds like a strange concept to those who have only ever subscribed to a swing model that is based on shifting weight back and forth, but if instead we can ingrain that gradually increasing load onto the lead side the result will be a centered, low-maintenance, body-friendly, consistent, and tremendously powerful swing. It is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some driving range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: ruclips.net/video/o0xscMyN3v8/видео.html Beyond that, if you search the word "drive" on this channel you'll see some related content. Upon learning this swing properly you will be harnessing the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum". This is the reason my students and online school members of all age ranges end up bombing it farther than they ever had previously. 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/ Keep up the great work!! Tom
Hitting off my front leg has taken all the guessing out my golf swing. I hit crisper more accurate shots and am having more fun than ever. I’m not leaving the course grouchy any longer. Thanks Tom!
Weird is good when we're trying to incorporate the necessary changes in the spirit of improvement. But as the crispiness builds in the weirdness tends to dissipate. Embrace the challenge! Tom
Life saver! This is also a game changer.. no more topping tee shots for me.. and stopped the “sway” by the way the power this generates is also interesting.. compression is much more consistent.. this for me is up there in my top 100 tips from Tom!.😉
You got it, Bazza - _"stop the tops by saying 'no way' to the sway...."_ 😎 And yes - it sets us up for a very powerful catapulting action that slings the clubhead through the zone with tremendous speed. Cheers! TS
Hi Tom . . . your instructional vids have been very helpful... been trying for two or three seasons to work out a solid single-plane swing...started with Graves, then Junge, and stumbled across one of your videos a couple of months ago... I'm hooked! Informative and entertaining, and seemingly easier and more sensible - less clinical than the others. I picked up a set of single-length clubs a little while back, thinking one swing would go further in being consistent. Sadly, I've still been struggling with my point of contact. You mentioned in one of your videos about turning the elbows outward (upward)... I've found, within the last couple of weeks, that if I focus on ensuring my left elbow is facing outward, I can't bend my arm, can more easily keep my relationship to the ball, and have started hitting crispy more regularly, and mostly in the direction I'm intending. Still have more practice to do, but this really has made a difference in my feeling like I'm "playing golf" instead of trying to make a good swing. And that's way more fun. Thank you for your efforts - I'm sure it's helping a lot of folks like me!
Hi Ron, I sincerely appreciate your kind words and I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating well with you!! Yes - "pitting" those elbows at setup will really help you to keep that lead arm - which along with the shaft represents the radius of your swing circle - to remain straight as it should, while placing your trail arm in position to fold correctly and set the club on a proper and powerful downswing path. Nice job figuring that out!! There are golfers in my online school - including some excellent players - who absolutely swear by their single-length irons in our Members Forum Community and attest to them being a perfect fit for this swing system. Speaking of which, have you considered the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish. Additionally, you'll find all my short game content (putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play), advanced level courses on shot shaping and power/distance, diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more there. So many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. 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/ Keep up the great work and have fun out there!! Tom
Nice job, Noah!! 💪💪 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 in my online school. Have you enrolled yet? It will put you on the fast track towards really mastering this system and taking ownership of a consistent, powerful, low-maintenance, body-friendly swing. Thousands of 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.
Thanks to your tips I made my first green in 2 on a par 4 last week! Granted I ended up 5 putting because my putting is terrible (my weakness is knowing how hard or soft to hit the ball when adjusting the shot path for the lie of the green), but I actually did have a birdie put!
That is outstanding, Jeff - congrats on your first par-4 GIR!! 💪💪 I am very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: If you've not already joined, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
Tom, I tries your golf tip from this video on the range today and I was impressed with how much better I was striking the ball. However I did notice a much lower ball flight but the distance was much better.
Well, two out of three is pretty good for just getting started with this.... 😎 The ball flight will follow. For now keep hitting them crispy and long!! 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 checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Tom. Thanks for the great content. It really does make sense. I'm implementing into my game and I can feel the difference. I'm not playing fully yet. But I will give you feedback. Keep up the good work. I like your style, you a fun coach and it makes understanding better.
I appreciate your kind words, Ashton, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating well with you!! Thanks for sharing your progress and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, have you looked into 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. Thousands of 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/
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Mikkey, and I am very glad the instruction on my channel has benefited your game!! But let's be clear - you’re embracing the process and putting in the necessary time and effort are what have transformed your golf swing!! All I'm doing is providing you with a road map to get there!! Thanks for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: If you've not already joined, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. 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/
That is ultimately what this is all about - having fun playing this great game!! I'm very glad to know that my instruction content is resonating well with you. Cheers! Tom
Tom i have been suffering from golfers elbow in trail arm for months. I shifted my weight to the lead leg and elbow pain is basically gone plus hitting the ball much more solid now....thanks for your help
That's awesome, Ronnie!! I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you. Thanks so much for sharing your body-friendly ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
I tried a bit of this toward the end of my round last week. I'm hitting some hard foam balls in the backyard today and worked on it dome more. Within a few swings, it was more comfortable than anything before. My head and body stayed still easily, ball first contact repeatedly. I will let you know after tomorrow's round.
Fantastic! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it continues to perform well as you build it into your swing! Thanks for your message 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/
Only getting to play once or twice a week due to weather I got away from this for a month or so, was shooting in the mid 90’s. Pulled up a couple of Tom’s videos and instantly remembered what I’d forgot. Went out the next day and shot 83 and I didn’t put well.
It really is a very low-maintenance swing system once learned properly, Bob. Thanks for sharing your excellent round, keep up the great work, and get that putter to start behaving better!! Tom
That's awesome, Jon - I'm very glad to know that this weight-forward lesson helped you!! By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ Thanks for your message and keep up the great work!! Tom
Nice job, Mike! Here is another lesson from the archives on this topic of the tailbone: ruclips.net/video/GYRCd7WMoSI/видео.html 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 checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ Keep up the great work! Tom
Truly enjoyed this video, You had one similar about 3 months ago, I have been putting weight on my front leg since, and my boss striking is like night and day for the better. Thank you again keep up the good work 👍
I'm very glad to learn of your ball striking improvement, Rich!! Yes - I will continue to accentuate the weight-forward component because that in and of itself can do wonders with regard to crisping up our impact. Thanks for sharing your success and keep up the great work!! Tom
Unlearning 45 years of weight shift... Have been working on this swing change for a couple months and my ball striking has gotten much crisper and a lot more consistent. This works!! Thanks, Tom!
How interesting and sad it is, David, that with all the advances in equipment, technology, golf course grooming, etc. the average golfer still struggles to break 100. Epic failures within the realm of “conventional” instruction, perhaps??? So many misconstrued and/or misguided teachings - such as turning the shoulders level while independently lifting the club, shifting into and torquing against a firm trail side, actively rolling the hands through impact, etc. - have relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of inconsistency and chronic frustration (and chronic back/knee/hip pain as well). We're doing our best here to clear these up one by one and put an end to this madness. In this particular case, yes indeed - having the weight forward ensures that we keep our swing center and low point intact - both of which are key components for achieving consistently crispy ball striking. By the way, 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. So many folks across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ Thanks for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom
@@SagutoGolf Thanks for the response, Tom. I will check out the courses...I'm still deep into my Stack and Tilt book that I purchased a couple months ago. At 54, I was starting to believe that my golfing ability and scoring had plateaued, without ever reaching the level of play I've aspired to. With this new approach to golf, I am energized and confident that my best golf is still ahead of me....and that elusive one-under par for 18 holes is still within reach!!! I also sense that this swing will be easier on my body as I get closer to my senior years and may allow me to play the game for many years to come. Thanks again for the great and straightforward lessons!
My pleasure, David! And yes indeed - This is a very body-friendly motion as supported by the fact 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! TS
I'm glad you enjoyed it, Brett, and yes - absolutely! The weight-forward component also applies to the driver and woods. In fact, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: ruclips.net/video/o0xscMyN3v8/видео.html I am aware that many folks out there believe - and some even teach - that we must try to "hit up on the ball" with the driver. However, consider that in our stock setup with the driver the hands are even with the inside of the lead thigh (as they are with all clubs when playing a standard shot) and our ball position is even with the inside of the heel of the lead foot. This presets a very slight degree of forward shaft lean with the driver. Beyond that, the ball is behind the zero-point of the swing (which is even with the lead shoulder), meaning that without any contrived manipulations the club will still be on its descent - albeit very close to flat - at impact. So, perhaps with the exception of folks with slower swing speeds - or those Long Drive participants teeing it extra high and hitting maybe 1-2 balls out of 10 onto a 60-yard wide "fairway" - in general the path is still ever so slightly down. In fact, the PGA Tour average with the driver is actually minus (e.g.: downward) 1.5 degrees - nearly level - and it should feel level - but slightly down nonetheless. (Here is an article on Ping’s website addressing this topic - ping.com/en-us/blogs/proving-grounds/optimal-launch-and-spin#:~:text=According%20to%20Trackman%2C%20PGA%20Tour,85%25%20ball%2Dflight%20laws ) For these reasons I do not advocate trying to hit up on the ball, and efforts to do so due to erroneous advice has caused many an amateur significant issues with their driver. By the way, here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ This will provide a nice foundational understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag. Tom
@@SagutoGolf yep, its pretty amazing! Still have to figure out why i hook on the golfcourse, especially with my 3 wood, and never on the driving range. Any ideas?
@@jonaspaulsson9912 just an idea as I had the same thing. Try putting the ball back more in the stance. I'm not sure if it's the length of the the club or shape of the woods, but I had it too forward in the stance. I had to trust that it was not too far back when I made the adjustment and boy I tell ya my eyes didn't like it. But the hooks stopped with the woods and great power. I'm not sure if that's your issue but give it a shot. Sure helped me with the exact same problem you're having. TRUST 😀
Nice work, Dennis!! It's the same Tailbone-to-Target action that I demonstrated in this episode from the archives while using the pressure pads. Keep it crispy!! 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 some key tenets of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Well that's freaking awesome!! 😎 I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swingy!! Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
So I tried this today at the range. And wow! My ball striking improved immensely. My occasional miss hit was a thin shot that went straight but still, I'll take it. On a side note, I never seem to take a divot, even when I hit with flush contact. What or what isn't this an indication of in my swing? Any feedback is appreciated. Love your instructional videos btw!
I'm very glad to know that this worked well for you, Daniel! With regard to taking a divot after the ball, this is certainly preferred since it is a strong indicator of true crispy compression. If you've never really taken divots before - and if your misses tend to be thin as you indicated - then it may simply be a matter of getting used to keeping the weight moving increasingly forward throughout the motion without losing your swing center. When you are able to consistently brush the grass in the same spot on your practice swings, you'll know that you are getting there. Here's another lesson video that will help you with the "forward" component: ruclips.net/video/FmdHyl6OBIs/видео.html And here's a video of Mike Bennett striping 17 in a row with perfect divots to give you something to aspire to 😎: ruclips.net/video/im5UAZHeoDc/видео.html By the way, have you considered the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish. 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/ Keep up the great work and have fun out there!! Tom
This is a perfect explanation of why and how to keep your weight forward in the golf swing. Another great video Tom!!! Also what is your average driver carry or total distance? I am 6'4" and wondering what is a good target distance? I am working through your online course and loving it! Everyone should check it out.
I'm glad you enjoyed the episode, John, and I sincerely appreciate the online school testimonial!! With regard to target distances, we shouldn't necessarily use other golfers as a baseline as there are so many individual variables involved. Beyond that, when trying to ingrain the swing motions any contrived efforts to obtain more speed/distance can throw the sequencing out of whack and actually have a counter effect. Once you are comfortable with the swing and able to just trust it and let it go, you will experience gains in your yardages with seemingly minimal effort - perhaps even dramatic gains as so many are experiencing. At that point there are additional power accumulators that can be incorporated into the swing, and there are speed training exercises available as well. Now, having said that, you will find some of my yardages in this episode documenting my professional fitting session from a year ago: ruclips.net/video/xp2c-oYQRVI/видео.html Thanks again and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, have you joined the SagutoGolf Community Forum (which is included in your online school membership) yet and begun engaging with other golfers in the school? If you've not already done so 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 in this fun and tremendously supportive community and participate in the ongoing great dialogue on a variety of swing- and game-related topics. You can start discussions, contribute to existing threads, post accomplishments and specific swing questions, make some new friends, and just share in the common bond and banter of golfers from around the world seeking to improve their games and help others to do the same. I monitor the forum and participate as well. I really think you will enjoy it!!
Hey Tom - love your channel and your great instruction. Thanks. I just replayed this video from 3:20 - 4:00 at .25 playback speed to see your swing in slow motion. Very helpful...but the best part was the slowed-down audio.... I was laughing and had some tears coming out of my eyes. It sounded like me at 3:00 in the morning after WAY too many beers and glasses of whiskey. OK...back to golf practice.
@@SagutoGolf I really appreciate the great content. Going through this major swing change after (literally) 40+ years wandering in the golf desert. (so much instruction I followed over the years that should have been targeted to elite-level pros and not weekend golfers like me). I'm off to have my right elbow surgically attached to my right side... Cheers!
As long as the beer can still reach your lips, it's a very worthwhile procedure... By the way, have you joined the online school yet? It's proven to be the quickest route out of the desert.
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, James, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice! Yes - This swing key also applies to the driver. In fact, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: ruclips.net/video/o0xscMyN3v8/видео.html Beyond that, if you search the word "drive" on this channel you'll see some related content. I am aware that many folks out there believe - and some even teach - that we must try to "hit up on the ball" with the driver. However, consider that in our stock setup with the driver the hands are even with the inside of the lead thigh (as they are with all clubs when playing a standard shot) and our ball position is even with the inside of the heel of the lead foot. This presets a very slight degree of forward shaft lean with the driver. Beyond that, the ball is behind the zero-point of the swing (which is even with the lead shoulder), meaning that without any contrived manipulations the club will still be on its descent - albeit very close to flat - at impact. So, perhaps with the exception of folks with slower swing speeds - or those Long Drive participants teeing it extra high and hitting maybe 1-2 balls out of 10 onto a 60-yard wide "fairway" - in general the path is still ever so slightly down. In fact, the PGA Tour average with the driver is actually minus (e.g.: downward) 1.5 degrees - nearly level - and it should feel level - but slightly down nonetheless. (Here is an article on Ping’s website addressing this topic - ping.com/en-us/blogs/proving-grounds/optimal-launch-and-spin#:~:text=According%20to%20Trackman%2C%20PGA%20Tour,85%25%20ball%2Dflight%20laws ) For these reasons I do not advocate trying to hit up on the ball, and efforts to do so due to erroneous advice has caused many an amateur significant issues with their driver. By the way, here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ Tom
You're definitely not alone, Aidan. The weight-forward component will help keep your motion centered, which is so important if we are to expect and achieve consistently crispy contact. I'm glad to know that this lesson resonated with you! Tom
Can you make a video explaining how much weight you’re putting in the lead leg/foot and how you got there? Or explain. Your method has me going from shooting high 90s to a record 84 yesterday!!
That's *OUTSTANDING* - congrats on your new personal best!! 💪💪 In the swing system I teach we start with our weight forward (generally 55/45 for the short and mid irons, 60/40 for the longer clubs). We achieve this by addressing the ball "stacked", shoulders over hips over knees with our weight balanced 50/50. We then simply bump our hips 1" towards the target while keeping everything else in place. That presets a little more weight forward while retaining the stacked relationship. During the swing we gradually add more forward weight load into the transition (70/30), 80/20 halfway down, 90/10 impact, and 95/5 finish. The upper torso/head - and thus the swing center - remains in place during the increasing forward weight load in the downswing. There's no "weight shift"; instead, it's just a gradually increasing load onto the lead side. And the result is a centered, low-maintenance, body-friendly, consistent, and tremendously powerful swing. While there are certainly videos on my channel that address this topic, a better option for you would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Thanks for sharing your dramatic improvement and keep up the great work! Tom
The best 9 holes in the last 2 years I had 1 swing though ' make a good turn on the ball ' . Shot 2 over par 38 . Front side weight ! It's a swing builder .
Your comment is spot-on, Derek!! In fact, here's Jack Nicklaus on weight shift - "I don't believe in a lateral shift," says Nicklaus. "Of course not. I believe in staying on the ball." Asked what he thinks about teachers who advocate a weight shift, he answers, "They don't know how to play." Thanks! Tom
@@SagutoGolf in my attempt to add more distance, I started swaying off the ball and trying to time swaying back... but there's not enough time, I began hitting everything FAT. It was killing me, my handicap went from a +0.2 to a -3.1 by trying to add yardage to my already 112 mph club head speed. Thankfully my handicap is on its way down again, simply by keeping my weight positioned over my left leg. (Also keeping my hands inside, club outside). Your videos are very good. Bravo.
We never seem to end our quest for more 💪💪, right Derek?? Nice job figuring it out and reclaiming your game, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction has been helpful to you!! TS
@@SagutoGolf Yes, it's given me an easy swing thought for the rest of my days. Now I need to search your other vids on improving my putting and chipping. 🤣
This guy pounds the ball! New era Hogan right here! Thanks for your consistent teachings Saguto! Question, what iron are you using and reason for ball placement. It’s a bit towards the back of lead heel, is that ideal?
Thanks Jason! It's a 7 iron, and sometimes the camera angle in these videos provides a skewed perspective of the actual ball position. While you do have some leeway, in general once my students and members show some level of proficiency with the swing I suggest that they migrate to a stock ball position that is in the middle of the stance for short irons, two balls inside the lead heel for middle irons, and creeping more forward for the longer clubs - the farthest forward being even with the inside of the lead heel for the driver (with the stance width increasing as we move from shorter to longer clubs). From there they can make incremental tweaks to see how different positions affect impact quality and shot shape. For example, my personal preference for the shorter clubs tends to be a position that is slightly forward of prescribed. TS
As always thank you for the great, simple content that is extremely effective. I shot a 38 a few weeks ago and believe it was mostly based on your tweaks. Love those crispy divots.
My pleasure! I'm glad you enjoyed the episode, and I'm thrilled to know that my instruction is resonating well with you and translating nicely into your game. Thanks for sharing your success, keep it crispy, and have fun out there!! Tom
Hi Matt, In the swing system I teach we start with our weight forward (generally 55/45 for the short and mid irons, 60/40 for the longer clubs), gradually add more forward weight to the top (70/30), 80/20 halfway down, 90/10 impact, and 95/5 finish. There's no "weight shift"; instead, it's just a gradually increasing load onto the lead side. And the result is a centered, low-maintenance, body-friendly, consistent, and tremendously powerful swing. (Can you have some transfer of pressure into the trail side in the takeaway? Yes - as long as you keep your center intact and don't shift off the ball. But you best be back into your lead side by time you get to the transition.) 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/ Tom
How accurate is that launch thingy you are using. Have you tried using it without the net to see if the shot looks the same on the monitor as it does in real life? I am very interested in purchasing one.
Yes! I've used my Mevo+ on the range and the actual ball flight matches exactly what I am seeing on the linked iPad screen. By the way, if interested I’ve unlocked special discounts for SagutoGolfers who use this link (discounts below) - flightscopemevo.com/SagutoGolf - Get Your MEVO for 15% OFF Using Code SAGUTOGOLF - Get Your MEVO+ and Pro Package 10% OFF Using Code SGPRO (Note that Flightscope is presently running a Fall Special with discounts that override these, however if purchasing I would greatly appreciate it if you could please still enter the appropriate code for their tracking purposes.) Thanks! Tom
This is the best tip I have EVER had, EVER. I'm a 14 h/c golfer, sometimes much better, sometimes much worse. With this tip, I have just shot 1 over on my local par 3 course, can't wait to take it out to the championship course. Thank you Tom!
That's AWESOME!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated so well with you - nice job incorporating it into your swing!! Keep up the great work and have fun out there on the big course!! Tom PS: Perhaps you might consider the online school to take 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. So many folks across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
I'm glad to know that you are enjoying my instruction content, Bob! It’s essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. If you search the word "drive" on this channel you'll see some related content. Also, in some of my more recent episodes you'll see me applying the same lesson to the driver towards the end of the videos, and later in this one I demonstrate the lesson at the range with a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: ruclips.net/video/o0xscMyN3v8/видео.html By the way, if you'd really like to own this swing through your entire bag please consider enrolling in my online school as so many folks across the globe are now playing the best golf of their lives as a result. The school's intuitive curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, plus there’s so much additional guided instruction courses and content on the many other aspects of the game. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf. And here's a link to my FREE mini course if you'd like to learn more about this swing in a structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ Cheers! Tom
Watched this and was like hmm lets go try it, setup my Garmin R10 and holy sh*t, clubhead speed went from low 80’s with 7 iron to 87-88 average and strike consistently was unbelievable!
The numbers don't lie, Patrik, and the crispy impact and penetrating ball flight simply confirm them! Cheers! 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 some key tenets of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Amazing content around this topic. With weight more on your front leg where does the pressure end when you are done with the swing? I'm assuming that's in the heel?
I appreciate that, Chris, and I'm glad to know that this lesson resonated with you! At the finish I have about 95% of my weight on the front foot, and that is dispersed evenly from heel to toe. Would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Thanks, Tom
Glad you enjoyed it! Yes - This swing key also applies to the driver. In fact, it’s essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some driving range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: ruclips.net/video/o0xscMyN3v8/видео.html Beyond that, if you search the word "drive" on this channel you'll see some related content. With regard to hitting up on the ball, in our stock setup with the driver the hands are even with the inside of the lead thigh (as they are with all clubs when playing a standard shot), and our ball position is even with the inside of the heel of the lead foot. This presets a very slight degree of forward shaft lean with the driver. Beyond that, the ball is behind the zero-point of the swing (which is even with the lead shoulder), meaning that without any contrived manipulations the club will still be on its descent - albeit very close to flat - at impact. Perhaps with the exception of folks with slower swing speeds - or those Long Drive participants teeing it extra high and hitting maybe 1-2 balls out of 10 onto a 60-yard wide "fairway" - the path is still ever so slightly down. In fact, the PGA Tour average with the driver is actually minus (e.g.: downward) 1.5 degrees - nearly level - and it should feel level - but slightly down nonetheless. (Here is an article on Ping’s website addressing this topic - ping.com/en-us/blogs/proving-grounds/optimal-launch-and-spin#:~:text=According%20to%20Trackman%2C%20PGA%20Tour,85%25%20ball%2Dflight%20laws ) For these reasons I do not advocate trying to hit up on the ball, and efforts to do so due to erroneous advice has caused many an amateur significant issues with their driver. However, as I routinely say, let your ball striking quality and shot shape consistency be your guide. Tom PS: By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
@@SagutoGolf Awesome! This is hands down one of the best channels and really appreciate you replying so quickly with such great information. For anyone wanting to improve your golf and enjoying the game a lot more look no further than Saguto golf. Who doesn't love crispy shots?
I knew about this but didn’t implement really till yesterday and was striking my irons pure. There was a couple shots where I kinda twirled after my follow thru with having my weight forward so I have to work on balanced finish.
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Greg! Thanks so much for sharing your ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will also like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
I’ve never hit my irons so good I always had a great swing or so I felt and couldn’t find any consistency but after practicing this just for a few rounds now I’m hitting my irons amazing. I think this will get me to single digit handicap now and also was working great with my driver. I feel like I don’t have to swing very hard now either and the ball goes farther
Sir...I am a member and have stopped listening to other RUclips teachers. Your comments really resonate with me. This video keeps saying hit off the left side, hit off the front side, and certainly I get it. I've been victim of the "fire and fall away" swing many times. But, can you give us a hint as to what percent of weight needs to be over that front foot? I am 50/50 right now and sway back seldom coming back to the correct center. Front foot weight, something like 65/35?
I'm very glad to have you on board as a channel member, Bill! In the swing system I teach you start with your weight forward (55/45 on the front side; 60/40 for the longer clubs), increase that same weight forward to the top of the backswing (70/30), and further increase the forward weight during the downswing from halfway down (80/20) through impact (90/10) and to the finish at 95/5 forward. There's no "weight shift"; instead it's just a gradually increasing load onto the lead side. And the result is a centered, low-maintenance, body-friendly, consistent, and tremendously powerful swing. By the way, 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. (Also, through the school you would still have access to the KFC Club channel member videos, so if you were to enroll there would be no need to maintain both memberships.) So many folks across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf Have fun out there!! Tom
Absolutely! In fact, with the longer clubs we actually begin with slightly more weight forward as this encourages a shallower path. It is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: ruclips.net/video/o0xscMyN3v8/видео.html Beyond that, if you search the word "drive" on this channel you'll see some related content. Upon learning this swing properly you will be harnessing the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum". This is the reason my students and online school members of all age ranges end up bombing it farther than they ever had previously, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. And here's a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ Tom
This works so well. But i really had to exaggerate all my weight forward. Thats what it felt like but probably wasnt the case. Anyway i started hitting the ball so good with the same flight everytime and i was about 15 yards a club longer easy. This is just wild im going to sign up for this program
That's awesome - Excellent job incorporating this lesson into your swing!! Yes - since most of us were accustomed to shifting into our trail side, there is oftentimes a need to really exaggerate the weight-forward "feel" early in the learning process. This is why there is a drill you'll see in the school titled "90% Weight Forward/Arms Straight". I'm very glad to know that you'll be enrolling in the school!! Here's some preliminary advice to help you get off to a good start: 1) Regardless of a member's skill level, this swing necessitates a complete reboot for someone transitioning from a shift & lift swing (which is typically the case), and therefore it is imperative that one take sufficient time to ensure that the fundamental components are mastered. From the ground up there is nothing superfluous in the Stack & Tilt swing - in other words, everything with a purpose, and a purpose for everything. (For example, contrary to shift & lift where you may be taught to keep your trail foot perpendicular to the target line as a means of "creating resistance" in your trail side, in S&T we flare both feet out 10-20 degrees in order to facilitate a free flowing, inclined hip and shoulder turn.) I cannot emphasize this enough, as frustrations predominantly occur when students jump ahead in the curriculum without properly dedicating themselves to the foundational base upon which our consistently repeatable, powerful, low maintenance swing must be built. Chapter 1 of the Golf Swing Simplified program (GSS) and Part I of Get Out & Go Play (GOGP) both address this. 2a) GSS: One of the many great things about this swing is that you can achieve solid ball striking even at the most basic levels. This is why I oftentimes will suggest that students park themselves on Chapter 2 of the GSS course for an extended period of time after locking down Chapter 1's foundational elements. Chapter 2 reinforces the body motions and the weight-forward component, and it culminates with what I call "The Best Golf Swing Practice Drill of All Time". Work yourself sequentially and gradually through the chapter, and then commit yourself to that drill in Lesson 2.8. Learn it. Practice it. Master it. You can even use this partially abbreviated swing on the course and play quite well with it as it will provide plenty of distance. (It actually is the full swing minus just a couple of power accumulators.) Once you've got that down, you will be well prepared to move forward in the curriculum and well on your way towards taking ownership of YOUR swing! 2b) GOGP: This quick-start program is exactly as it sounds - it is designed to fast-track you out onto the course so you can have fun - and success - playing as you learn! Should you choose this path, everything in #1 above still applies, and as implied above in 2a you will still want to work through it sequentially and gradually, mastering each lesson before moving ahead to the next one. In this program, Drill #5 - The Flying Wedge is the one you'll want to park yourself on and nail down. 3) Also, as you progress always keep in mind the V1 Swing Video Analysis, an effective and inexpensive service that I highly recommend to everyone in the school. I liken it to bringing your swing into the shop for a tune-up or minor repair. Scheduling one on a quarterly basis for preventive maintenance will do wonders for keeping things humming along nicely, and it's also a great tool for pinpointing and resolving any issues that arise. The process involves downloading the free V1 app and then submitting two videos to me through the app - one down-the-line (captured from your stance line, not the target line) and the other face-on. You'll find more information about the V1 Analysis halfway down this page on the Saguto.Golf site: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolf 4) Finally, please migrate over to the SagutoGolf Community Forum - which is included in your online school enrollment - and begin engaging with your fellow members. It only takes a minute or two to enroll - just go to your “My Courses” screen and you’ll see a link to get started. Once signed in you’ll be able to access and participate in the great dialogue that we are having on a variety of topics. You can start discussions, contribute to existing threads, post specific swing questions, make some new friends, and just share in the common bond of golfers from around the world seeking to improve their games and help others to do the same. I really think you’ll enjoy it! I look forward to assisting you through the school’s structured lessons and drills towards building a consistent, low maintenance, powerful, body-friendly swing that will bring your enjoyment of this great game to a new level! Tom
This is a great video. When Im playing my best, I feel like my lead hip is in complete control and everything else just follows its lead. One pitfall I have is getting center of mass too far forward to soon - when this happens, its actually hard to get lead knee low because its supporting weight and pressure and pushing against it. making sure pressure shift back(without mass moving) then forward has been the big key for me. This has another potential pitfall though - weight can shift with it and stay back, which kills swing as you describe. Ive solved this by ensuring my stance is wide enough (from face on, middle of back ankle straight down outside trail shoulder works for me). The idea is angle formed by center of mass, trail foot, and ground line, where keeping it less than some magic degree number gives me a gravity assist forward that allows me to shift pressure without fear. Put more simply, COM is far enough away from directly on top of your rear leg that it HAS to make you fall towards target. Sorry for the TED talk, its just nice to hear someone approach swing from this angle - once you’re off back foot, the feeling of the game changes completely and need for “hitting” effort disappears. Thanks for video.
@cr111 - I appreciate your comment and the explanation of what you are doing/feeling. You certainly have an excellent understanding of the motion, and as you allude, once you have that stable axis established it's all about the fine tuning needed to become a seemingly effortless ball mashing machine! Keep up the great work!! TS
My pleasure, Dan - I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated well with you!! By the way, the real game changer is the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school. Have you looked into it 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. Additionally, you'll find all my short game content (putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play), advanced level courses, diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, 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 Embrace the challenge and have fun out there!! Tom
@sagutogolf great videos ! I am coming back to the game after a 20 year break from the game. Your tips have helped me improve my strikes for sure but I still find I'm hitting my irons way too high and short (example 7 iron 108 feet high, 140 yards total) trackman numbers. Any ideas what I can do to stop this ? Thanks Scott
Welcome back to this great game, Scott! I'm very glad to learn of your ball striking improvement. With regard to your ball flight issues, without actually seeing your swing I can only guess that you may be adding loft at impact, which signifies some breakdown of your impact structure (i.e.: flipping the hands through the zone or early extension). If flippiness is the issue then this lesson video may help: ruclips.net/video/Fe2kQ44azJ4/видео.html By the way, there's an entire section of my online school dedicated to resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues. Have you looked into it? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish. So many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ Keep up the great work and have fun out there! Tom
Hi Tom just loving your videos and your style improved my game all the way. Just one question : Can I also hit my driver with weight on the front leg ? Thank you.
I'm glad you're enjoying my content, Rudi!! Yes - it’s essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some driving range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: ruclips.net/video/o0xscMyN3v8/видео.html Beyond that, if you search the word "drive" on this channel you'll see some related content. Upon learning this swing properly you will be harnessing the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum". This is the reason my students and online school members of all age ranges end up bombing it farther than they ever had previously. 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/ Cheers! Tom
Hitting off of your front leg looks like a fantastic way to compress your iron shots. However, does this method also apply to Fairway Woods and your driver?
Yes - the weight-forward component absolutely applies to the driver and fairway woods! In fact, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: ruclips.net/video/o0xscMyN3v8/видео.html Beyond that, if you search the word "drive" on this channel you'll see some related content. I am aware that many folks out there believe - and some even teach - that we must try to "hit up on the ball" with the driver. However, consider that in our stock setup with the driver the hands are even with the inside of the lead thigh (as they are with all clubs when playing a standard shot) and our ball position is even with the inside of the heel of the lead foot. This presets a very slight degree of forward shaft lean with the driver. Beyond that, the ball is behind the zero-point of the swing (which is even with the lead shoulder), meaning that without any contrived manipulations the club will still be on its descent - albeit very close to flat - at impact. So, perhaps with the exception of folks with slower swing speeds - or those Long Drive participants teeing it extra high and hitting maybe 1-2 balls out of 10 onto a 60-yard wide "fairway" - in general the path is still ever so slightly down. In fact, the PGA Tour average with the driver is actually minus (e.g.: downward) 1.5 degrees - nearly level - and it should feel level - but slightly down nonetheless. (Here is an article on Ping’s website addressing this topic - ping.com/en-us/blogs/proving-grounds/optimal-launch-and-spin#:~:text=According%20to%20Trackman%2C%20PGA%20Tour,85%25%20ball%2Dflight%20laws ) For these reasons I do not advocate trying to hit up on the ball, and efforts to do so due to erroneous advice has caused many an amateur significant issues with their driver. Upon learning this swing properly you will be harnessing the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum". This is the reason my students and online school members of all age ranges end up bombing it farther than they ever had previously, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. My FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” provides a good starting point as that is where you will 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 for your inquiry! Tom
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Tom how does this work for a driver and fairway woods
@@robhelm8959 Same swing, just a minor adjustment in setup/address. Search some of his other vids, he goes into it.
Tom you have a great channel with a great wealth of knowledge here. I just want to point out that with the work Swing Catalyst, Dr. Scott Lynn, Mike Adams, and Terry Rowles are doing; the front-post you are highlighting is only a third of the story. It works for you most likely because your natural strong body pivot is one of being a front-post golfer and you were fighting it with movements for a rear-post golfer Again, you have great stuff out here; but it does not work for everybody. There are three major post types out there: Front-Post, Rear-Post, and Center-Post. Just something to think about.
What do you play off mate great clips
I have been playing golf since I was 8 years old(27 years). I went on a golf trip in July and was ready to quit the game. I had hit rock bottom. A friend recommended checking out your channel and I haven’t looked back since! I’m a full blown stack and tilt believer now. In the past 3 months I’ve made my first hole in 1 and have shot multiple rounds in the 70’s. Heck, today I randomly got paired with a PGA teaching professional and beat him(shot 73). My ball striking has never been so consistent and so pure. Thank you, Tom. Thank you for making me enjoy playing a game that I love so much.
That's awesome, Matt!! I'm very glad to know that you pulled yourself off the ledge and that the S&T system has brought true enjoyment back to your golf game. That's what it's ultimately all about, right?
Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and success, and kudos to your friend for referring you!
Keep up the great work and keep having fun out there!!
Tom
Tom gets it…elite advice explained in a simplistic manner. What more could you want from a golf instructor? Awesome content, TS.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Dr. Gene, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and simplified teaching style are resonating well with you!
Thanks again!
Tom
I tell you what. I have been watching your videos for a long time and I’m a swing tinkerer and have tried so many different swings. I ALWAYS come back to your technique. ALWAYS. It works all the time! Thanks!
So then why tinker around, Erik?..... 😎
Seriously, this body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance swing system is rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology, and it is modeled on empirical observations of the game's most prolific ball strikers. As such it does not discriminate by age or ability - from kids to seniors and everyone in between, inclusive of the best players in the world. Watch any Tour event on TV and you'll see a significant number of players executing these motions, a fact corroborated by just how many of them have a very centered swing with the lead knee flexing and the trail leg straightening during the backswing, their lead arms on or very close to their tilted shoulder planes, and their hands deep behind their trail shoulder at the top.
Thousands of folks across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result of learning this swing system through my online school, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. Compare and contrast that with the sad reality that despite all the advances in equipment, technology, golf course grooming, etc. the average golfer still struggles to break 100. Epic failures within the realm of “conventional” instruction, perhaps??? So many misconstrued and/or misguided teachings - such as taking the club straight back, turning the shoulders level while independently lifting the arms, shifting into and torquing against a firm trail side, actively rolling the hands through impact, etc. - have relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of inconsistency and chronic frustration (and chronic back/knee/hip pain as well).
Have you checked out my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” yet? It is a great starting point for learning some key aspects of this swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Embrace the system, embrace the process, and you will soon embrace ownership of a well-functioning swing and the resulting ball striking bliss it provides!
Tom
Can't say enough of how much these lessons have changed my golf game.the last two years have been unbelievable for me and my joy for the game.i could never break 100,last year I was low 80s mid 80s for my norm this year I broke 80 with my low round 77 and for 9 I shot a 37 with only 2 bogeys and one birgie.last week I played the worst 9 of the year 46 I was mad at how poorly I played then I thought about it not long ago this score would have made me happy saguto golf works and it's easy .Thanks Tom
Isn't it great to be disappointed over a round that would have absolutely elated us a relatively short while ago, Gary??..... 😆
Thanks again for your support in sharing your dramatic ball striking and scoring improvements, as well as your increased level of enjoyment in playing this great game!!
Stay crispy, my friend!!
Tom
Just the best. I've stopped watching any other golf videos. Simple, clear, and makes me want to practice because it works. Many, many thanks.
I signed up for the on-line content for $99 per year. What an amazing bargain! I highly recommend it as a complete tutorial on all aspects of the golf swing.
Thank you for your kind words and your testimonial for the online school, Paul!! I'm very glad to know that you are benefiting from the instruction and enjoying this great game more as a result; that is ultimately what this is all about.
I did my best to price the school at a "no-brainer" level given the quality and effectiveness of the delivered product, and I sincerely appreciate you recognizing that and taking the time to "shout it from the rooftop"!!
By the way, have you joined the SagutoGolf Community Forum (which is included in your online school membership) yet and begun engaging with other golfers in the school? If you've not already done so 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 in this fun and tremendously supportive community and participate in the ongoing great dialogue on a variety of swing- and game-related topics. You can start discussions, contribute to existing threads, post accomplishments and specific swing questions, make some new friends, and just share in the common bond and banter of golfers from around the world seeking to improve their games and help others to do the same. I monitor the forum and participate as well. I really think you will enjoy it!!
Thanks again, keep up the great work, and have fun out there!!
Tom
Can you send in videos of your swing to get feedback?
I’ve had trouble with swaying, and slowly in the last few years developed a reverse pivot. Now …. I simply watch Toms vids. Great, great stuff and I’ve played competitive golf for a long time. Re,ember that these new drills and feels will feel very strange in the beginning; but the rewards are awesome. I’m not there yet, but a few more weeks of hitting balls, following these drills will enhance my approach shots.
I’m 70 years, and play to a 12. Was scratch at one time, but timed my swing with handsy swing. Thanks Tom for the tremendous teaching you do.
I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you, and I'm thrilled to learn of your 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, structured, 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 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/
You don't need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing, experience great ball striking, and reclaim - or even exceed - yardages from years past. I hope you'll give the school some thought.
Thanks for your message and the fantastic progress update, and keep up the great work!!
Tom
Thanks Tom! This transformed my game, too. And I heard it from you first... the exact opposite I've heard my entire life, like you.
First couple rounds I played were tough, but it's coming together super nicely. With this single tip, I've made more progress in my game in the last 30 days than I have in the last 10 years. Seriously.
Usually, at the range with a bucket of 100 balls... 50% of my shots would suck. Last night, I had less than 20% mis-hits. It was miraculous.
Again... thank you.
That's *AWESOME!!*
Indeed - and unfortunately - such sorcery from this dark underworld of golf instruction rarely finds its way to the mainstream because if too many folks found out about it the mainstream would then be rendered irrelevant.......
Thanks so much for sharing your dramatic improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf "such sorcery from this dark underworld of golf instruction" LOL! So true.
I bought your course just because I felt I owed you. Tons of other good stuff in there, too. Thanks again brother.
I sincerely appreciate the support, though I'm very glad to know that you are also enjoying the online school content!!
By the way, have you joined the SagutoGolf Community Forum (which is included in your online school membership) yet and begun engaging with other golfers in the school? If you've not already done so 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 in this fun and tremendously supportive community and participate in the ongoing great dialogue on a variety of swing- and game-related topics. You can start discussions, contribute to existing threads, post accomplishments and specific swing questions, make some new friends, and just share in the common bond and banter of golfers from around the world seeking to improve their games and help others to do the same. I monitor the forum and participate as well. I really think you will enjoy it!!
TS
@@SagutoGolf will do
For 25 years, I've been playing with a 50/50 weight distribution and trying not to sway. Inconsistent results to say the least. I saw this tip last week. Practice sessions have been impressive. We'll see how the season goes.
I'm glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Kent, and I hope it performs well as you build it into your swing.
In this regard, have you considered enrolling in the the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my 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/
Thanks for sharing your preliminary success and keep up the great work!!
Tom
I almost quit golf last year. Then I discovered Tom. I am playing the best golf of my life now!
Tom is the man, been following him for over 2 years, went from a 21 to a 5, nobody better, I’ve learned 3 swings, this one is money.
Wow, Drew - That is absolutely phenomenal!!!
Thanks so much for sharing your dramatic improvement and keep up the fabulous 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 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. So many folks across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf
Hitting off the front leg is ideal way to have great compression of the golf ball and consistent setup to the ball. The reason some want to continue hitting from the back leg is because they don't want to admit they have been doing it all wrong for years and would rather be full of pride vs change. Just saying, Great video ⛳
Indeed! How interesting and sad it is that with all the advances in equipment, technology, golf course grooming, etc. the average golfer still struggles to break 100. Epic failures within the realm of “conventional” instruction, perhaps??? (And yes - that "pride" thing as well...) So many misconstrued and/or misguided teachings - such as turning the shoulders level while independently lifting the club, shifting into and torquing against a firm trail side, actively rolling the hands through impact, etc. - have relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of inconsistency and chronic frustration (and chronic back/knee/hip pain as well).
Glad you enjoyed the episode!
Tom
Well and also the longest hitters in the world definitely do shift. Kyle berk and a lot of long drivers will warm up pushing into the trail leg and back into their lead leg. But those guys don't really need to simplify the swing.
It's a different ball game when we're coming out of our shoes to find a 60-yard wide "fairway" once or twice in ten swings...
Bottom line - there's no need to shift in order to hit consistently long drives onto the short grass in "real" golf!
@@jakeallen476 my pro had me put 90% weight forward and I still had about 55% shift to the back even though I felt it didn’t, but it helped me get my weight forward and hit more consistently and all I really had to do for more power was to extend the front leg.
@@seadonkey6913 yeah no I totally think toms advice is great for 95% of golfers, I'm just saying obviously the longest drivers in the world have a big shift
Just have to add that I had an AMAZING practice session with this today. I had been trying weight shift for more power for awhile now, but forget that, I'm sticking with this. Focusing on keeping the weight on the front foot AND moving the tailbone to the target produced CRIMINAL results today. I hit farther than usual for my pitch shot and it was so much easier. I added the forward-forward-forward idea from your other video (getting even more weight forward in the downswing), and focusing on bowing the left hand a bit through impact so I could mash the ball down and get compression. I then got the right knee kicking in to the right spot too, and WOW! I felt like I mimicked Hogan's backswing pretty well today. I'm definitely sticking with this!! Thanks again!
@DJ-Flights - That's AWESOME!! Nice job incorporating those keys into your swing. Yes - a common misconception is that you must shift your weight to generate power. Wrong. For most golfers it simply breeds inconsistency. Keeping the weight forward preserves the swing center and keeps the low point intact (consistency), and we are then able to tap the power of swinging in a circle by harnessing the tremendous force of angular momentum ("criminal" distance).
Thanks for sharing your results and keep up the great work!!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf So it sounds like harnessing angular momentum is a main reason for the real power. Good to know, thanks again Tom!
Remember back in the day when nearly every football kicker used to approach the ball straight on? (I don't, but my dad tells me about it...) They don't do that anymore, and it's not because they're all converted soccer players. It's been proven through physics and geometry that the angular approach produces far greater force, and as a result in the modern game field goals of 50+ yards are routine now.
It's not just "real" power; when properly executed it will feel like seemingly effortless power!
I’m upset that I started watching your lessons going into the off-season. What a dramatic change in my swing. Thank you Tom
Well, Jesse, now you can get excited about prepping for next season!
In this regard, my online school does include a robust Indoor Training Program loaded with lessons and drills for those who are snowed in. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
I'm very glad to learn of your improvement. Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work!!
Tom
I played gold from 24-38. Then I had multiple surgeries resulting in an absence from the game for 7 years. The last couple years I’ve been struggling to get back to where I left off. Not only has it been frustrating in my attempt to recreate past form but I’m 10 years older and not as fast and strong anymore. Then I discovered Tom and his weight forward, lead arm straight, swing with shoulders theory and I’m back!! Thanks Tom! This simple theory has erased 2,000 pre swing thoughts and transformed it to three simple things I tell myself on the first tee. After that, it just happens! Best tip ever!! Thanks Tom!
That's fabulous, Keith!!
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 your rekindled enthusiasm, 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/
Fell across your page this past week. Was able to play a round Saturday and had probably my best overall round ever. Some of the best shots I’ve personally ever hit. Love the content man keep it up❤
That's awesome, Zach - congrats on your excellent round and crispy ball striking!!
Thanks so much for sharing your success - I'm very glad to know that my instruction videos are resonating well with you!!
Tom
PS: If you like my channel's content, then I'm rather certain you will really enjoy and benefit from the comprehensive, structured learning platform for all the finer aspects of the swing (and the game in general) in my online school. So many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about it - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Tom, this is your best video ever! I've been playing golf for 57 years. I can say, from personal experience after going through a series of GolfTec lessons (stack & tilt) 4 years ago, the hardest part of the transition is to keep you weight from shifting to the trail leg in the back swing. Whenever I drift back to the old swing (really old!), I focus on the fundamentals in the initial takeaway, and I get back on track. This lesson really reinforces this import move. Thank you!
Thanks Chuck - I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated so well with you!!
Indeed, those "ghosts of swings past" are stubborn, and they're always on the ready to make us shift, lift, and ultimately drift back into frustration. Focus on keeping the weight loading forward while turning the lead shoulder down is the best formula for exorcising them.
Keep up the great work and have fun out there!!
Tom
A few months ago I discovered StackNTilt and it changed my game for the better. However over this last month I have taken a few steps backwards, my pure CRISPY KFC shots were becoming harder to come bye. I couldn’t figure out what was going wrong, I seemed to be doing all of the key things that the stack and tilt teaches. Finally today on the practice range I figured it out ,because of one of your videos that I went back to yesterday, it occurred to me that maybe my lead arm was not staying straight, I knew it was straight in my backswing but it was NOT staying straight during the downswing and through impact. Once I concentrated on keeping it straight throughout the entire swing I began hitting pure shots once again. This flaw wasn’t something you keyed in on but rather something you just kind of blurted out while being a little silly. Either way whenever I start to get away from hitting my irons decent I just revert back to your instruction. Thanks much for making golf fun again!👍👍
Excellent job self-diagnosing and deploying the correct fix, Caesar!!
As a reminder, there's an entire section of my online school dedicated to resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues. This can help you figure things out much faster the next time something goes awry. Have you joined yet? It will take your learning - and your game - to the next level. 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
Keep up the great work!!
Tom
Awesome tip! Tries it and had immediate results! Hit it higher, straighter and the strike was so solid the ball jumped off the face! Thanks Tom!
Fantastic! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated well with you.
Thanks so much 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 checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
I keep shifting away from FFF literally, the fact that I am writing this shows that I keep coming back! It just works. Fine work TS
If you keep coming back, Simon, then that means that you keep leaving as well. Don't do that anymore..... 😎
Cheers!
TS
Tom,
I’ve watched about 5 of your videos in the last week and already see a vast improvement in my game so thank you.
I have an interesting story about weight foreword. I am a lefty, age 72 with two herniated discs in my lower back. My normal score between 96 and 103. Two years ago I had my left knee replaced. Four and a half weeks after surgery I played a round of golf. I hobbled I didn’t walk. Left hander and a new left knee replacement so you better believe I was keeping as much weight foreword as possible. I shot 89. Even with all my other crappy habits at that time I lowered my score by 14 strokes. And now after watching your weight foreword video I understand why.
Bill N
That's fabulous, Bill!!
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 story on the weight-forward component and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
I do this on every swing, I close my front side slightly, it works very well!
I was doing this with my 5 wood but could never hit it right. I was to close to the ball! Backed up used the same swing as my irons, works great! 70% on the front side eliminates all the shifting, resulting in poor contact.
Great tip! Game changer!
Awesome!! I'm very glad to know that the weight-forward concept is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing, and nice work figuring out that ball position issue with the 5W.
Thanks so much for sharing your dramatic ball striking improvement and keep it KFCrispy out there!! 💪💪
Tom
Tom your lessons just keep getting better and better. Again Thanks
Thanks Ken - I sincerely appreciate that!!
Tom
Another clear and concise master class from Tom ... how much headaches brought to me the weight shifting, conscious and unconscious, countless ...
Unfortunately, such sorcery from this dark underworld of golf instruction rarely finds its way to the mainstream because if too many folks found out about it the mainstream would then be rendered irrelevant....... 😎
Consider that despite all the advances in equipment, technology, golf course grooming, etc. the average golfer still struggles to break 100. Epic failures within the realm of 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, and I'm very glad to know that it is resonating with you!
Thanks for your message and support!
Tom Saguto, PGA
PS: By the way, since my channel’s content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
One of the best videos for consistent ball striking. Rotate around the front hip socket with 70/30 weight distribution. These are great videos and they really work. Very seldom do you see a video that explains the feeling along with the technique that really works and produces better ball striking. Thank you.
I sincerely appreciate your validating remarks, Tony, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
Thanks so much for your support in sharing your ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
Find myself shifting my lower side back and actually striking it well while staying behind a little bit. End up hooking all of ‘em. Must just get that weight forward and rotate the hips back instead of a small slide. Such small margins but so crucial! Great video. Thank you, Sir.
Yep - keeping that weight moving forward - *_properly_* - should straighten those shots out for you, Alwyn. We start with our weight forward (55/45 for the short and mid irons; 60/40 for the longer clubs), increase that same weight forward to the top of the backswing (70/30), and further increase the forward weight during the downswing from halfway down (80/20) through impact (90/10) and to the finish at 95/5 forward. The upper torso/head - and thus the swing center - remains in place during the increasing forward weight load in the downswing. This enables the golfer to "clear" while keeping the club moving on the proper in-to-out path.
This system certainly allows for some transfer of pressure into the trail side during the takeaway. After all, we are moving the mass of the arms and club backwards during that initial stage of the swing. Some like to sense the dynamic pressure shifts; others prefer the feel of a gradual increasing of weight load into the lead leg from the start. However, in either scenario the key here is that we do not allow our swing center and low point to drift back at any point.
By the way, have you considered the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish. 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. Thousands of folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. 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/
Embrace the challenge and have fun out there!
Tom
(Larry/San Diego) I have been a long time subscriber and have been playing golf for more years than i can remember at the age of 77. I have been doing your weight forward for several weeks and had one of my best round in years (89) vs my average scores of 95-92. I hit several shots and I honestly felt the ball exploding off of my clubface keeping my weight forward. Thanks
That's fantastic, Larry - congrats on a great round!! 💪💪 I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!!
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, structured, 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 here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Thanks for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
Hitting with weight forward immediately improved my ball stiking and power- keeps me over the ball at impact, helping ne compress the ball greatly- awesone tip!
I'm very glad to know that the weight-forward component performed well for you, Robert. Thanks so much for sharing your ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am quite certain you will really enjoy and benefit from the comprehensive, structured, step-by-step learning platform in my online school. Have you enrolled yet? It will put you on the fast track towards really mastering this system and taking ownership of a consistent, powerful, low-maintenance, body-friendly swing. Thousands of 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.
Just started the golfing game! Seen many, many, videos from many people. You're one of the few I listen to, keep it up! Great instruction! Minimize timing!!! Fantastic!
Thanks so much - I sincerely appreciate that! I hope you're enjoying yourself in this greatest of games!!
Tom
Hi Tom, Thank you so much for this video insight. I too struggled with inconsistent strikes upon returning to regular golfing after spending years raising a young family.
A former single digit handicap golfer I have been frustrated in renewed efforts to devote more time to this game I love.
Similar to what you describe, I focused on my old swing thoughts, especially to “coil” behind the ball. While this was effective in the past, with age and less suppleness, my swing turned inconsistent.
This focus of staying over the ball immediately made sense to my situation and has had an instant positive impact on my swing and ball striking.
Thank you for your unique and insightful lessons that you share! They are all great, especially this one. Golf is fun again!!!
I'm very glad to learn that my instruction has helped you to reclaim your enjoyment of this great game, Douglas!! Thanks so much for your kind words and for sharing your results.
Keep up the great work and keep having fun out there!!
Tom
PS: By the way, 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. So many folks across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
I’m loving the concept of staying on the left side as I’ve always struggled weight shift and timing. I’m now adopting it in my swing. So I’m setting up with weight on the left, staying on the left side, keeping my head centred and getting good shoulder tilt on the back swing. I’m just struggling a bit how to start the downswing .
I'm very glad to know that the weight-forward concept is resonating with you, Gary!
Now, how to initiate the downswing is a loaded question because it is so dependent on individual tendencies that I cannot give a generalized answer. If I tell you that it's a lateral hip slide but your downswing already naturally has sufficient forward force, then you'll hit pushes and/or hooks all day long, and if I tell you to rotate your hips but you are already naturally applying enough outward force, then your destination is pull/slice city. I could also say the shoulders, or dropping the hands, or getting the lead arm off the chest, or rolling your trail foot targetward, or increasing pressure into the lead leg, etc.
In other words, I do my best to convey multiple “feels” or thoughts throughout the swing wherever possible. We're all different physiologically and psychologically, and something that performs effectively with one golfer may not necessarily work for another. However, no matter the variety of suggested feels/thoughts offered for a particular element of the swing, they are all directed at getting different golfers to achieve the desired positions, motions, and results. This is why I routinely recommend the online school - saguto.golf - to anyone who truly wishes to experience the joys of consistent, powerful, body-friendly ball striking bliss. The sequential lessons and drills provide the guidelines and set the boundaries, while allowing ample leeway for each individual golfer to infuse and exercise their own uniqueness.
So, if you'd really like to get on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system, then my best suggestion is that you consider my online school. It will make for a far more efficient, superior, and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. The school is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
Thanks!
Tom
Just watching this video for the first time because I tried this the other night at the range and it also completely changed my game. Wanted to see if anybody else on RUclips had a video about this and you’re the only one I can find. And it’s game changing . Glad I got some confirmation. Consistent ball flights with very crisp compression. The only club I’m having trouble with now is my driver. Is it the same swing basically? Also where do you have the ball set up in your stance for driver?
Nice job figuring this out on your own, Joshua, and I'm glad to provide validation of your discovery! The notion of a “weight” shift in the golf swing has led many an amateur golfer into the vast abyss of chronic inconsistency and frustration. In fact, here is Jack Nicklaus on weight shift: "I don't believe in a lateral shift," says Nicklaus. "Of course not. I believe in staying on the ball." Asked what he thinks about teachers who advocate a weight shift, he answers, "They don't know how to play." Now, there is certainly an allowance for a transfer of “pressure” into the trail side. After all, we are moving the mass of the arms and club back and around us during the takeaway and backswing. Some like to sense the dynamic pressure shifts; others prefer the feel of a gradual increasing of weight load into the lead leg from the start. However, in either scenario the key here is that we do not allow our mass - and thereby our swing center and low point - to drift back at any point. In the swing I teach we start with our weight forward (generally 55/45 for the short and mid irons, 60/40 for the longer clubs), gradually add more forward weight load into the transition (70/30), 80/20 halfway down, 90/10 impact, and 95/5 finish. There's no "weight shift"; instead, it's just a gradually increasing load onto the lead side. And the result is a centered, low-maintenance, body-friendly, consistent, and tremendously powerful motion.
Yes - it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: ruclips.net/video/o0xscMyN3v8/видео.html
As for ball position, while this system affords you some leeway, in general once my students and members show some level of proficiency with the swing I suggest that they migrate to a stock ball position that is in the middle of the stance for short irons, two balls inside the lead heel for middle irons, and creeping more forward for the longer clubs - the farthest forward being even with the inside of the lead heel for the driver (with the stance width increasing as we move from shorter to longer clubs). From there they can make incremental tweaks to see how different positions affect impact quality and shot shape
Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ This will provide a nice foundational understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag.
Tom
Great video, especially seeing Hogan's tailbone move TOWARDS the target on the BACK swing. Definitely drives home the lesson! I need to focus on that.
That "Tailbone2Target" action has unlocked the swing for countless folks out there. Glad to know that you enjoyed this lesson, and I hope it performs well for you!!
TS
This 100% works. I have been doing this all season and it's the best I've ever hit the ball and taking divots as well
That's awesome, Sean!! I'm very glad to know that you are benefiting from my instruction, and I sincerely appreciate you sharing your improvement.
Keep up the great work, keep it crispy, and have fun out there!!
Tom
Hey Tom, just thought I should let you know that putting some of your swing thoughts into practice allowed me to take out our club's Intermediate match play Champs yesterday. Not perfect, but a number of drives and long iron shots were just crispy as! Easy swinging gave some great results and distance I've never experienced before. Great stuff and room for improvement + consistency still there, but am glad to finally show some good results. Have a great day and keep up the superb videos. Cheers, Fraser
That's awesome, Fraser - well done, and thanks so much for sharing your crispy success!!!
By the way, with regard to taking things to the next level, have you considered the online school? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying and resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise as well as all my short game instruction, plus advanced level courses on shot shaping and power/distance. So many folks across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Keep up the great work and have fun out there!!
Tom
Quite logic. You are absolutely right. Weight shifting is not necessary and not everybody can do perfectly with timing. Amazing very new tip. Thanks 🙏
I appreciate your validating remarks! Indeed, the need for a weight shift in the golf swing is one of the greatest fallacies ever taught, and it has led many an amateur golfer into the vast abyss of chronic inconsistency and frustration. To be clear, this system certainly allows for some transfer of pressure into the trail side during the takeaway. After all, we are moving the mass of the arms and club backwards during that initial stage of the swing. Some like to sense the dynamic pressure shifts; others prefer the feel of a gradual increasing of weight load into the lead leg from the start. However, in either scenario the key here is that we do not allow our mass - and thereby our swing center and low point - to drift back at any point. In the swing I teach we start with our weight forward (generally 55/45 for the short and mid irons, 60/40 for the longer clubs), gradually add more forward weight load into the transition (70/30), 80/20 halfway down, 90/10 impact, and 95/5 finish. There's no "weight shift"; instead, it's just a gradually increasing load onto the lead side. And the result is a centered, low-maintenance, body-friendly, consistent, and tremendously powerful motion.
Thanks again for your message. I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
Tom
PS: Would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
This man is speaking FACTS!! Tried & True for me once I did this. It took a lil time to adjust, but my ball striking has been consistently solid since. Thx again Tom!
Awesome job, Jay, and thanks so much for sharing your improvement!!
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 checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
It's hard to realize how well this works. I brought this video to the range and saw some great results immediately. It takes a bit to get used to (after having YEARS of trying to shift my weight), but it really works.
Now I'm trying to quiet my hands down a little bit and I think my consistency will be much much better.
Thanks for sharing your immediate success with this lesson, Aaron - excellent job incorporating it into your swing so quickly!!
This impact lesson and drill from the archives may help you to quiet the hands: ruclips.net/video/Fe2kQ44azJ4/видео.html
By the way, 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/
Keep up the great work and keep it crispy out there!!
Tom
Another clear and useful instructional post. Thank you.
My pleasure - I'm glad you found it to be helpful!!
Tom
Yet again, knocking it out of the park Tom. Thank you.
Thanks again, Steve - I'm glad you enjoyed this lesson on one of the major keys to consistently KFCrispy ball striking bliss!
Tom
This is a huge tip that improved my golf swing. I had done this before but didn't realize it was the weight being on the front foot that made those crips shots. My best shots are done when I don't over complicate the swing.
The golf swing is indeed overly complicated in particular by one part of the human body - the brain and all the swing nonsense and misguided instruction it has been fed. Garbage in, garbage out; and countless golf swings have sadly been trashed as a result. This is not saying that golf is "easy" as it most certainly is anything but. The way I see it, we can either simply put the already existing natural laws to work and thereby build a powerful, body-friendly, repeatable, low-maintenance motion, or we can twist, morph, torque, contrive, and otherwise mess with the principles of physics and geometry in an effort to better suit some ill-conceived whims, all the while recognizing that at the point of impact those pre-existing laws are going to be the only things that matter to the ball!
Thanks for sharing your improvement! Keep that weight forward and keep it crispy!! 💪💪
Tom
Coach Saguto has totally transformed my golf game and he will change yours to
His online program will help you get there 😊thanks coach
I sincerely appreciate your kind words and testimonial for the online school!! I'm very glad to learn of your dramatic improvement; you've obviously done an excellent job incorporating the instruction into your swing!
Thanks again for your support in sharing your success and keep up the fantastic work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, have you joined the SagutoGolf Community Forum (which is included in your online school membership) yet and begun engaging with other golfers in the school? If you've not already done so 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 in this fun and tremendously supportive community and participate in the ongoing great dialogue on a variety of swing- and game-related topics. You can start discussions, contribute to existing threads, post accomplishments and specific swing questions, make some new friends, and just share in the common bond and banter of golfers from around the world seeking to improve their games and help others to do the same. I monitor the forum and participate as well. I really think you will enjoy it!!
I'm a new golfer who's had ball striking and balance issues, this worked on both my issues; thank you!
My pleasure, Mack! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated well with you. It's so important to stay centered if we are to expect and enjoy consistently crispy ball striking. In fact, here is a quote from Jack Nicklaus on weight shift - "I don't believe in a lateral shift," says Nicklaus. "Of course not. I believe in staying on the ball." Asked what he thinks about teachers who advocate a weight shift, he answers, "They don't know how to play."
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 some key tenets of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Thanks for your comment and keep up the great work!!
Tom
I reach new territory and we'll surprised. After years of bad golfing I knew my usual landing zone and wat club to use for my second shot. Since using your tutorials my game is changed drastically. Reaching new territories was only a dream, now is reality. The guys who I'm playing with are asking if I have used any blue pill before the game... I have many wow shots. Thanks to your lessons. Cheers from Ontario.
That's awesome, Nick!! I'm very glad to learn of your dramatic improvement with the help of my instruction, and I sincerely appreciate you sharing that.
Keep up the great work and enjoy those new yardages!!
Tom
I used to do this before, and just returned to it. My timing/weight transfer was too inconsistent, but my chipping/short game was great…. And I always kept my weight in my front foot. So I started setting up with my other clubs more like I was hitting a chip shot, with the weight forward, and even a half shot was only about 20 yards short of my average…. Then started taking full shots, and was hitting much more consistent, and just as far, and not over the top anymore. Now I am more in to out, and my miss is a push right, instead of a low pull hook left (like 60-90 yards offline left, yikes)
I'm glad to learn about your improvement through the weight-forward component, Robert.
This body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance swing system is designed to provide a lifetime of enjoyment for all golfers, and since it is rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology it does not discriminate by age or ability - from kids to seniors and everyone in between, inclusive of the best players in the world.
Thanks for sharing your success 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
by keeping the swing arc in the same location the sweet spot is accessed more reliably. this improves everything.
I still have difficulty keeping over the ball with driver and 3W but the irons are so much better.
You got it, Tom!! I know it sounds like a strange concept to those who have only ever subscribed to a swing model that is based on shifting weight back and forth, but if instead we can ingrain that gradually increasing load onto the lead side the result will be a centered, low-maintenance, body-friendly, consistent, and tremendously powerful swing.
It is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some driving range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: ruclips.net/video/o0xscMyN3v8/видео.html Beyond that, if you search the word "drive" on this channel you'll see some related content.
Upon learning this swing properly you will be harnessing the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum". This is the reason my students and online school members of all age ranges end up bombing it farther than they ever had previously.
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/
Keep up the great work!!
Tom
Hitting off my front leg has taken all the guessing out my golf swing. I hit crisper more accurate shots and am having more fun than ever. I’m not leaving the course grouchy any longer. Thanks Tom!
Awesome!! That is what it's really all about!!
Thanks for sharing your improvement and enjoyment, and keep up the great work!!
TS
This is one of the best advice.... it's hard to get used to, but it's necessary.
Weird is good when we're trying to incorporate the necessary changes in the spirit of improvement. But as the crispiness builds in the weirdness tends to dissipate.
Embrace the challenge!
Tom
Life saver! This is also a game changer.. no more topping tee shots for me.. and stopped the “sway” by the way the power this generates is also interesting.. compression is much more consistent.. this for me is up there in my top 100 tips from Tom!.😉
You got it, Bazza - _"stop the tops by saying 'no way' to the sway...."_ 😎
And yes - it sets us up for a very powerful catapulting action that slings the clubhead through the zone with tremendous speed.
Cheers!
TS
Hi Tom . . . your instructional vids have been very helpful... been trying for two or three seasons to work out a solid single-plane swing...started with Graves, then Junge, and stumbled across one of your videos a couple of months ago... I'm hooked! Informative and entertaining, and seemingly easier and more sensible - less clinical than the others.
I picked up a set of single-length clubs a little while back, thinking one swing would go further in being consistent. Sadly, I've still been struggling with my point of contact.
You mentioned in one of your videos about turning the elbows outward (upward)... I've found, within the last couple of weeks, that if I focus on ensuring my left elbow is facing outward, I can't bend my arm, can more easily keep my relationship to the ball, and have started hitting crispy more regularly, and mostly in the direction I'm intending. Still have more practice to do, but this really has made a difference in my feeling like I'm "playing golf" instead of trying to make a good swing. And that's way more fun.
Thank you for your efforts - I'm sure it's helping a lot of folks like me!
Hi Ron,
I sincerely appreciate your kind words and I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating well with you!! Yes - "pitting" those elbows at setup will really help you to keep that lead arm - which along with the shaft represents the radius of your swing circle - to remain straight as it should, while placing your trail arm in position to fold correctly and set the club on a proper and powerful downswing path. Nice job figuring that out!!
There are golfers in my online school - including some excellent players - who absolutely swear by their single-length irons in our Members Forum Community and attest to them being a perfect fit for this swing system.
Speaking of which, have you considered the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish. Additionally, you'll find all my short game content (putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play), advanced level courses on shot shaping and power/distance, diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more there. So many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. 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/
Keep up the great work and have fun out there!!
Tom
This simple video changed everything ! Unbelievable how much more clean and consistent im hitting the ball, all hail saguto golf ! 😂💪🏼
Nice job, Noah!! 💪💪 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 in my online school. Have you enrolled yet? It will put you on the fast track towards really mastering this system and taking ownership of a consistent, powerful, low-maintenance, body-friendly swing. Thousands of 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.
Thanks to your tips I made my first green in 2 on a par 4 last week! Granted I ended up 5 putting because my putting is terrible (my weakness is knowing how hard or soft to hit the ball when adjusting the shot path for the lie of the green), but I actually did have a birdie put!
That is outstanding, Jeff - congrats on your first par-4 GIR!! 💪💪 I am very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play.
Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
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Tom, I tries your golf tip from this video on the range today and I was impressed with how much better I was striking the ball. However I did notice a much lower ball flight but the distance was much better.
Well, two out of three is pretty good for just getting started with this.... 😎
The ball flight will follow. For now keep hitting them crispy and long!!
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 checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Tom. Thanks for the great content. It really does make sense. I'm implementing into my game and I can feel the difference. I'm not playing fully yet. But I will give you feedback. Keep up the good work. I like your style, you a fun coach and it makes understanding better.
I appreciate your kind words, Ashton, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating well with you!!
Thanks for sharing your progress and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, have you looked into 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. Thousands of 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/
Thank you for saving my love of golf!!! You are amazing!
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Mikkey, and I am very glad the instruction on my channel has benefited your game!!
But let's be clear - you’re embracing the process and putting in the necessary time and effort are what have transformed your golf swing!! All I'm doing is providing you with a road map to get there!!
Thanks for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: If you've not already joined, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. 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/
Golf should be fun and hitting off the front is where it's at.
Thanks Saguto Golf 👊🏼
That is ultimately what this is all about - having fun playing this great game!! I'm very glad to know that my instruction content is resonating well with you.
Cheers!
Tom
Tom i have been suffering from golfers elbow in trail arm for months. I shifted my weight to the lead leg and elbow pain is basically gone plus hitting the ball much more solid now....thanks for your help
That's awesome, Ronnie!!
I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you. Thanks so much for sharing your body-friendly ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
I tried a bit of this toward the end of my round last week. I'm hitting some hard foam balls in the backyard today and worked on it dome more. Within a few swings, it was more comfortable than anything before. My head and body stayed still easily, ball first contact repeatedly. I will let you know after tomorrow's round.
Fantastic! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it continues to perform well as you build it into your swing!
Thanks for your message 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/
@SagutoGolf
I pro.ise I will sign up, right now EVERY penny is going towards our rentals. Two more to go, starting the next one early sept
Only getting to play once or twice a week due to weather I got away from this for a month or so, was shooting in the mid 90’s. Pulled up a couple of Tom’s videos and instantly remembered what I’d forgot. Went out the next day and shot 83 and I didn’t put well.
It really is a very low-maintenance swing system once learned properly, Bob.
Thanks for sharing your excellent round, keep up the great work, and get that putter to start behaving better!!
Tom
Great tip Tom. This was a game changer for me!
That's awesome, Jon - I'm very glad to know that this weight-forward lesson helped you!!
By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Thanks for your message and keep up the great work!!
Tom
I'm working on getting pressure forward. That tail bone sliding forward feeling is a huge help.
Nice job, Mike!
Here is another lesson from the archives on this topic of the tailbone: ruclips.net/video/GYRCd7WMoSI/видео.html
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 checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Keep up the great work!
Tom
Truly enjoyed this video, You had one similar about 3 months ago, I have been putting weight on my front leg since, and my boss striking is like night and day for the better. Thank you again keep up the good work 👍
I'm very glad to learn of your ball striking improvement, Rich!! Yes - I will continue to accentuate the weight-forward component because that in and of itself can do wonders with regard to crisping up our impact.
Thanks for sharing your success and keep up the great work!!
Tom
you probably shouldn't strike your 'boss' LOL
I once had a great boss striking day. But I got fired.
Unlearning 45 years of weight shift... Have been working on this swing change for a couple months and my ball striking has gotten much crisper and a lot more consistent. This works!! Thanks, Tom!
How interesting and sad it is, David, that with all the advances in equipment, technology, golf course grooming, etc. the average golfer still struggles to break 100. Epic failures within the realm of “conventional” instruction, perhaps??? So many misconstrued and/or misguided teachings - such as turning the shoulders level while independently lifting the club, shifting into and torquing against a firm trail side, actively rolling the hands through impact, etc. - have relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of inconsistency and chronic frustration (and chronic back/knee/hip pain as well). We're doing our best here to clear these up one by one and put an end to this madness.
In this particular case, yes indeed - having the weight forward ensures that we keep our swing center and low point intact - both of which are key components for achieving consistently crispy ball striking.
By the way, 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. So many folks across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Thanks for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf Thanks for the response, Tom. I will check out the courses...I'm still deep into my Stack and Tilt book that I purchased a couple months ago. At 54, I was starting to believe that my golfing ability and scoring had plateaued, without ever reaching the level of play I've aspired to. With this new approach to golf, I am energized and confident that my best golf is still ahead of me....and that elusive one-under par for 18 holes is still within reach!!! I also sense that this swing will be easier on my body as I get closer to my senior years and may allow me to play the game for many years to come. Thanks again for the great and straightforward lessons!
My pleasure, David! And yes indeed - This is a very body-friendly motion as supported by the fact 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!
TS
Lightbulb moment right there Tom thank you! I’m sure this is the advice I’ve needed can’t wait to give it a try on the range😀
I'm glad to know that this lesson clicked with you, Rich, and I hope it performs well in application!!
Tom
Thanks Tom for being a great instructor.
Thank you, Ronald - I sincerely appreciate your kind words and support!!
Tom
Great advice, would you do the same with woods and driver? Keep weight forward?
Thanks
I'm glad you enjoyed it, Brett, and yes - absolutely! The weight-forward component also applies to the driver and woods. In fact, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: ruclips.net/video/o0xscMyN3v8/видео.html
I am aware that many folks out there believe - and some even teach - that we must try to "hit up on the ball" with the driver. However, consider that in our stock setup with the driver the hands are even with the inside of the lead thigh (as they are with all clubs when playing a standard shot) and our ball position is even with the inside of the heel of the lead foot. This presets a very slight degree of forward shaft lean with the driver. Beyond that, the ball is behind the zero-point of the swing (which is even with the lead shoulder), meaning that without any contrived manipulations the club will still be on its descent - albeit very close to flat - at impact.
So, perhaps with the exception of folks with slower swing speeds - or those Long Drive participants teeing it extra high and hitting maybe 1-2 balls out of 10 onto a 60-yard wide "fairway" - in general the path is still ever so slightly down. In fact, the PGA Tour average with the driver is actually minus (e.g.: downward) 1.5 degrees - nearly level - and it should feel level - but slightly down nonetheless. (Here is an article on Ping’s website addressing this topic - ping.com/en-us/blogs/proving-grounds/optimal-launch-and-spin#:~:text=According%20to%20Trackman%2C%20PGA%20Tour,85%25%20ball%2Dflight%20laws )
For these reasons I do not advocate trying to hit up on the ball, and efforts to do so due to erroneous advice has caused many an amateur significant issues with their driver.
By the way, here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ This will provide a nice foundational understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag.
Tom
Well he blew your mind and you blew my mind with a similar video some month ago. After 30’years of golf you changed my life. Thank you sir!
That's fantastic, Jonas!! I'm thrilled to learn of your "mind blowing" improvement!!
Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work!!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf yep, its pretty amazing! Still have to figure out why i hook on the golfcourse, especially with my 3 wood, and never on the driving range. Any ideas?
@@jonaspaulsson9912 just an idea as I had the same thing. Try putting the ball back more in the stance. I'm not sure if it's the length of the the club or shape of the woods, but I had it too forward in the stance. I had to trust that it was not too far back when I made the adjustment and boy I tell ya my eyes didn't like it. But the hooks stopped with the woods and great power. I'm not sure if that's your issue but give it a shot. Sure helped me with the exact same problem you're having. TRUST 😀
@@nickgraham9936 thank you very much! Il try it!!
@@jonaspaulsson9912 my pleasure sir. I hope it helps! Long and straight my friend 😀
I was struggling with keeping my weight left until I started to focus on my hips moving forward during the back swing.
Bingo! Crispy ball striking.
Nice work, Dennis!! It's the same Tailbone-to-Target action that I demonstrated in this episode from the archives while using the pressure pads.
Keep it crispy!!
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 some key tenets of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
This freaking worked for me! Thanks, Tom!
Well that's freaking awesome!! 😎
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swingy!!
Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
So I tried this today at the range. And wow! My ball striking improved immensely. My occasional miss hit was a thin shot that went straight but still, I'll take it. On a side note, I never seem to take a divot, even when I hit with flush contact. What or what isn't this an indication of in my swing? Any feedback is appreciated. Love your instructional videos btw!
I'm very glad to know that this worked well for you, Daniel!
With regard to taking a divot after the ball, this is certainly preferred since it is a strong indicator of true crispy compression. If you've never really taken divots before - and if your misses tend to be thin as you indicated - then it may simply be a matter of getting used to keeping the weight moving increasingly forward throughout the motion without losing your swing center. When you are able to consistently brush the grass in the same spot on your practice swings, you'll know that you are getting there.
Here's another lesson video that will help you with the "forward" component: ruclips.net/video/FmdHyl6OBIs/видео.html
And here's a video of Mike Bennett striping 17 in a row with perfect divots to give you something to aspire to 😎: ruclips.net/video/im5UAZHeoDc/видео.html
By the way, have you considered the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish. 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/
Keep up the great work and have fun out there!!
Tom
This completely changed my ball striking incredibly and with a good degree of accuracy.
That's awesome, Chris!!
Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
This is a perfect explanation of why and how to keep your weight forward in the golf swing. Another great video Tom!!! Also what is your average driver carry or total distance? I am 6'4" and wondering what is a good target distance? I am working through your online course and loving it! Everyone should check it out.
I'm glad you enjoyed the episode, John, and I sincerely appreciate the online school testimonial!!
With regard to target distances, we shouldn't necessarily use other golfers as a baseline as there are so many individual variables involved. Beyond that, when trying to ingrain the swing motions any contrived efforts to obtain more speed/distance can throw the sequencing out of whack and actually have a counter effect. Once you are comfortable with the swing and able to just trust it and let it go, you will experience gains in your yardages with seemingly minimal effort - perhaps even dramatic gains as so many are experiencing. At that point there are additional power accumulators that can be incorporated into the swing, and there are speed training exercises available as well.
Now, having said that, you will find some of my yardages in this episode documenting my professional fitting session from a year ago: ruclips.net/video/xp2c-oYQRVI/видео.html
Thanks again and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, have you joined the SagutoGolf Community Forum (which is included in your online school membership) yet and begun engaging with other golfers in the school? If you've not already done so 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 in this fun and tremendously supportive community and participate in the ongoing great dialogue on a variety of swing- and game-related topics. You can start discussions, contribute to existing threads, post accomplishments and specific swing questions, make some new friends, and just share in the common bond and banter of golfers from around the world seeking to improve their games and help others to do the same. I monitor the forum and participate as well. I really think you will enjoy it!!
@@SagutoGolf Great advice and I will check out the community. Thanks again!
Great! Hope to see you in the forum!!
Hey Tom - love your channel and your great instruction. Thanks. I just replayed this video from 3:20 - 4:00 at .25 playback speed to see your swing in slow motion. Very helpful...but the best part was the slowed-down audio.... I was laughing and had some tears coming out of my eyes. It sounded like me at 3:00 in the morning after WAY too many beers and glasses of whiskey. OK...back to golf practice.
Whatever feeds your addiction, David..... 😆😆
(Admittedly, I have done the same and gotten quite the kick out of it!!)
@@SagutoGolf I really appreciate the great content. Going through this major swing change after (literally) 40+ years wandering in the golf desert. (so much instruction I followed over the years that should have been targeted to elite-level pros and not weekend golfers like me). I'm off to have my right elbow surgically attached to my right side... Cheers!
As long as the beer can still reach your lips, it's a very worthwhile procedure...
By the way, have you joined the online school yet? It's proven to be the quickest route out of the desert.
Just seen this video, hard to believe it should work but for sure I will be giving it a go .. Does this relate to driver also?
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, James, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!
Yes - This swing key also applies to the driver. In fact, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: ruclips.net/video/o0xscMyN3v8/видео.html Beyond that, if you search the word "drive" on this channel you'll see some related content.
I am aware that many folks out there believe - and some even teach - that we must try to "hit up on the ball" with the driver. However, consider that in our stock setup with the driver the hands are even with the inside of the lead thigh (as they are with all clubs when playing a standard shot) and our ball position is even with the inside of the heel of the lead foot. This presets a very slight degree of forward shaft lean with the driver. Beyond that, the ball is behind the zero-point of the swing (which is even with the lead shoulder), meaning that without any contrived manipulations the club will still be on its descent - albeit very close to flat - at impact.
So, perhaps with the exception of folks with slower swing speeds - or those Long Drive participants teeing it extra high and hitting maybe 1-2 balls out of 10 onto a 60-yard wide "fairway" - in general the path is still ever so slightly down. In fact, the PGA Tour average with the driver is actually minus (e.g.: downward) 1.5 degrees - nearly level - and it should feel level - but slightly down nonetheless. (Here is an article on Ping’s website addressing this topic - ping.com/en-us/blogs/proving-grounds/optimal-launch-and-spin#:~:text=According%20to%20Trackman%2C%20PGA%20Tour,85%25%20ball%2Dflight%20laws )
For these reasons I do not advocate trying to hit up on the ball, and efforts to do so due to erroneous advice has caused many an amateur significant issues with their driver.
By the way, here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Tom
Weight shift has been my problem for to many years. Thanks for this video
You're definitely not alone, Aidan. The weight-forward component will help keep your motion centered, which is so important if we are to expect and achieve consistently crispy contact.
I'm glad to know that this lesson resonated with you!
Tom
Can you make a video explaining how much weight you’re putting in the lead leg/foot and how you got there? Or explain. Your method has me going from shooting high 90s to a record 84 yesterday!!
That's *OUTSTANDING* - congrats on your new personal best!! 💪💪
In the swing system I teach we start with our weight forward (generally 55/45 for the short and mid irons, 60/40 for the longer clubs). We achieve this by addressing the ball "stacked", shoulders over hips over knees with our weight balanced 50/50. We then simply bump our hips 1" towards the target while keeping everything else in place. That presets a little more weight forward while retaining the stacked relationship. During the swing we gradually add more forward weight load into the transition (70/30), 80/20 halfway down, 90/10 impact, and 95/5 finish. The upper torso/head - and thus the swing center - remains in place during the increasing forward weight load in the downswing. There's no "weight shift"; instead, it's just a gradually increasing load onto the lead side. And the result is a centered, low-maintenance, body-friendly, consistent, and tremendously powerful swing.
While there are certainly videos on my channel that address this topic, a better option for you would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thanks for sharing your dramatic improvement and keep up the great work!
Tom
@@SagutoGolfTom you are the man!!
The best 9 holes in the last 2 years I had 1 swing though ' make a good turn on the ball ' . Shot 2 over par 38 . Front side weight ! It's a swing builder .
Awesome playing, @Jred Hamilton - Thanks for sharing your improvement!!
Keep it forward to keep it crispy!!
Tom
Best advice ever. I had the same struggles with trying to shift weight back and forth. Weight shift is merely an illusion caused by the turn.
Your comment is spot-on, Derek!! In fact, here's Jack Nicklaus on weight shift - "I don't believe in a lateral shift," says Nicklaus. "Of course not. I believe in staying on the ball." Asked what he thinks about teachers who advocate a weight shift, he answers, "They don't know how to play."
Thanks!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf in my attempt to add more distance, I started swaying off the ball and trying to time swaying back... but there's not enough time, I began hitting everything FAT. It was killing me, my handicap went from a +0.2 to a -3.1 by trying to add yardage to my already 112 mph club head speed. Thankfully my handicap is on its way down again, simply by keeping my weight positioned over my left leg. (Also keeping my hands inside, club outside). Your videos are very good. Bravo.
We never seem to end our quest for more 💪💪, right Derek??
Nice job figuring it out and reclaiming your game, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction has been helpful to you!!
TS
@@SagutoGolf Yes, it's given me an easy swing thought for the rest of my days. Now I need to search your other vids on improving my putting and chipping. 🤣
@Derek B - Don't search the channel too hard. You'll find most of my short game content in the online school. 😎
This guy pounds the ball! New era Hogan right here! Thanks for your consistent teachings Saguto! Question, what iron are you using and reason for ball placement. It’s a bit towards the back of lead heel, is that ideal?
Thanks Jason!
It's a 7 iron, and sometimes the camera angle in these videos provides a skewed perspective of the actual ball position. While you do have some leeway, in general once my students and members show some level of proficiency with the swing I suggest that they migrate to a stock ball position that is in the middle of the stance for short irons, two balls inside the lead heel for middle irons, and creeping more forward for the longer clubs - the farthest forward being even with the inside of the lead heel for the driver (with the stance width increasing as we move from shorter to longer clubs). From there they can make incremental tweaks to see how different positions affect impact quality and shot shape. For example, my personal preference for the shorter clubs tends to be a position that is slightly forward of prescribed.
TS
Outstanding as per usual Tom! Keep up the good work. Hope you are still rocking that sweet Gibson Firebird too.
Glad you enjoyed it, Michael, and yes - I rock that Firebird (and others) whenever I can!!
TS
As always thank you for the great, simple content that is extremely effective. I shot a 38 a few weeks ago and believe it was mostly based on your tweaks.
Love those crispy divots.
My pleasure! I'm glad you enjoyed the episode, and I'm thrilled to know that my instruction is resonating well with you and translating nicely into your game.
Thanks for sharing your success, keep it crispy, and have fun out there!!
Tom
Hi Tom, how much weight are we talking about staying on the lead leg?
Thanks,
Matt
Hi Matt,
In the swing system I teach we start with our weight forward (generally 55/45 for the short and mid irons, 60/40 for the longer clubs), gradually add more forward weight to the top (70/30), 80/20 halfway down, 90/10 impact, and 95/5 finish. There's no "weight shift"; instead, it's just a gradually increasing load onto the lead side. And the result is a centered, low-maintenance, body-friendly, consistent, and tremendously powerful swing. (Can you have some transfer of pressure into the trail side in the takeaway? Yes - as long as you keep your center intact and don't shift off the ball. But you best be back into your lead side by time you get to the transition.)
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/
Tom
How accurate is that launch thingy you are using. Have you tried using it without the net to see if the shot looks the same on the monitor as it does in real life? I am very interested in purchasing one.
Yes! I've used my Mevo+ on the range and the actual ball flight matches exactly what I am seeing on the linked iPad screen.
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Thanks!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf thanks brother Tom!
My pleasure!!
This is the best tip I have EVER had, EVER. I'm a 14 h/c golfer, sometimes much better, sometimes much worse. With this tip, I have just shot 1 over on my local par 3 course, can't wait to take it out to the championship course. Thank you Tom!
That's AWESOME!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated so well with you - nice job incorporating it into your swing!!
Keep up the great work and have fun out there on the big course!!
Tom
PS: Perhaps you might consider the online school to take 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. So many folks across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Love your lessons. Have you produced a video with your swing techniques using a fairway wood or driver.👍👍👍
I'm glad to know that you are enjoying my instruction content, Bob!
It’s essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. If you search the word "drive" on this channel you'll see some related content. Also, in some of my more recent episodes you'll see me applying the same lesson to the driver towards the end of the videos, and later in this one I demonstrate the lesson at the range with a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: ruclips.net/video/o0xscMyN3v8/видео.html
By the way, if you'd really like to own this swing through your entire bag please consider enrolling in my online school as so many folks across the globe are now playing the best golf of their lives as a result. The school's intuitive curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, plus there’s so much additional guided instruction courses and content on the many other aspects of the game. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf. And here's a link to my FREE mini course if you'd like to learn more about this swing in a structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Cheers!
Tom
As always fantastic advice, yet again thank you so much👍🏻
My pleasure, Gerry - I'm glad you enjoyed it!!
Tom
Watched this and was like hmm lets go try it, setup my Garmin R10 and holy sh*t, clubhead speed went from low 80’s with 7 iron to 87-88 average and strike consistently was unbelievable!
The numbers don't lie, Patrik, and the crispy impact and penetrating ball flight simply confirm them!
Cheers!
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 some key tenets of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Amazing content around this topic. With weight more on your front leg where does the pressure end when you are done with the swing? I'm assuming that's in the heel?
I appreciate that, Chris, and I'm glad to know that this lesson resonated with you!
At the finish I have about 95% of my weight on the front foot, and that is dispersed evenly from heel to toe.
Would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thanks,
Tom
Great tips! Does this work for the driver too since we're supposed to hit it slightly on the upswing?
Glad you enjoyed it!
Yes - This swing key also applies to the driver. In fact, it’s essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some driving range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: ruclips.net/video/o0xscMyN3v8/видео.html Beyond that, if you search the word "drive" on this channel you'll see some related content.
With regard to hitting up on the ball, in our stock setup with the driver the hands are even with the inside of the lead thigh (as they are with all clubs when playing a standard shot), and our ball position is even with the inside of the heel of the lead foot. This presets a very slight degree of forward shaft lean with the driver. Beyond that, the ball is behind the zero-point of the swing (which is even with the lead shoulder), meaning that without any contrived manipulations the club will still be on its descent - albeit very close to flat - at impact.
Perhaps with the exception of folks with slower swing speeds - or those Long Drive participants teeing it extra high and hitting maybe 1-2 balls out of 10 onto a 60-yard wide "fairway" - the path is still ever so slightly down. In fact, the PGA Tour average with the driver is actually minus (e.g.: downward) 1.5 degrees - nearly level - and it should feel level - but slightly down nonetheless. (Here is an article on Ping’s website addressing this topic - ping.com/en-us/blogs/proving-grounds/optimal-launch-and-spin#:~:text=According%20to%20Trackman%2C%20PGA%20Tour,85%25%20ball%2Dflight%20laws )
For these reasons I do not advocate trying to hit up on the ball, and efforts to do so due to erroneous advice has caused many an amateur significant issues with their driver. However, as I routinely say, let your ball striking quality and shot shape consistency be your guide.
Tom
PS: By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
@@SagutoGolf Awesome! This is hands down one of the best channels and really appreciate you replying so quickly with such great information. For anyone wanting to improve your golf and enjoying the game a lot more look no further than Saguto golf. Who doesn't love crispy shots?
This makes sense I will try this on the range in the morning.
Great! I hope it performs well for you, Ivan!
I knew about this but didn’t implement really till yesterday and was striking my irons pure. There was a couple shots where I kinda twirled after my follow thru with having my weight forward so I have to work on balanced finish.
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Greg!
Thanks so much for sharing your ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will also like my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
I’ve never hit my irons so good I always had a great swing or so I felt and couldn’t find any consistency but after practicing this just for a few rounds now I’m hitting my irons amazing. I think this will get me to single digit handicap now and also was working great with my driver. I feel like I don’t have to swing very hard now either and the ball goes farther
Sir...I am a member and have stopped listening to other RUclips teachers. Your comments really resonate with me. This video keeps saying hit off the left side, hit off the front side, and certainly I get it. I've been victim of the "fire and fall away" swing many times. But, can you give us a hint as to what percent of weight needs to be over that front foot? I am 50/50 right now and sway back seldom coming back to the correct center. Front foot weight, something like 65/35?
I'm very glad to have you on board as a channel member, Bill!
In the swing system I teach you start with your weight forward (55/45 on the front side; 60/40 for the longer clubs), increase that same weight forward to the top of the backswing (70/30), and further increase the forward weight during the downswing from halfway down (80/20) through impact (90/10) and to the finish at 95/5 forward. There's no "weight shift"; instead it's just a gradually increasing load onto the lead side. And the result is a centered, low-maintenance, body-friendly, consistent, and tremendously powerful swing.
By the way, 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. (Also, through the school you would still have access to the KFC Club channel member videos, so if you were to enroll there would be no need to maintain both memberships.) So many folks across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf
Have fun out there!!
Tom
your best lesson. and maybe the best lesson in general. thanks.
I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Rich, and I appreciate your kind words!
Tom
Hitting from the front leg applies as well when using a Driver?
Absolutely! In fact, with the longer clubs we actually begin with slightly more weight forward as this encourages a shallower path. It is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: ruclips.net/video/o0xscMyN3v8/видео.html Beyond that, if you search the word "drive" on this channel you'll see some related content.
Upon learning this swing properly you will be harnessing the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum". This is the reason my students and online school members of all age ranges end up bombing it farther than they ever had previously, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. And here's a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Tom
This works so well. But i really had to exaggerate all my weight forward. Thats what it felt like but probably wasnt the case. Anyway i started hitting the ball so good with the same flight everytime and i was about 15 yards a club longer easy. This is just wild im going to sign up for this program
That's awesome - Excellent job incorporating this lesson into your swing!!
Yes - since most of us were accustomed to shifting into our trail side, there is oftentimes a need to really exaggerate the weight-forward "feel" early in the learning process. This is why there is a drill you'll see in the school titled "90% Weight Forward/Arms Straight".
I'm very glad to know that you'll be enrolling in the school!! Here's some preliminary advice to help you get off to a good start:
1) Regardless of a member's skill level, this swing necessitates a complete reboot for someone transitioning from a shift & lift swing (which is typically the case), and therefore it is imperative that one take sufficient time to ensure that the fundamental components are mastered. From the ground up there is nothing superfluous in the Stack & Tilt swing - in other words, everything with a purpose, and a purpose for everything. (For example, contrary to shift & lift where you may be taught to keep your trail foot perpendicular to the target line as a means of "creating resistance" in your trail side, in S&T we flare both feet out 10-20 degrees in order to facilitate a free flowing, inclined hip and shoulder turn.) I cannot emphasize this enough, as frustrations predominantly occur when students jump ahead in the curriculum without properly dedicating themselves to the foundational base upon which our consistently repeatable, powerful, low maintenance swing must be built. Chapter 1 of the Golf Swing Simplified program (GSS) and Part I of Get Out & Go Play (GOGP) both address this.
2a) GSS: One of the many great things about this swing is that you can achieve solid ball striking even at the most basic levels. This is why I oftentimes will suggest that students park themselves on Chapter 2 of the GSS course for an extended period of time after locking down Chapter 1's foundational elements. Chapter 2 reinforces the body motions and the weight-forward component, and it culminates with what I call "The Best Golf Swing Practice Drill of All Time". Work yourself sequentially and gradually through the chapter, and then commit yourself to that drill in Lesson 2.8. Learn it. Practice it. Master it. You can even use this partially abbreviated swing on the course and play quite well with it as it will provide plenty of distance. (It actually is the full swing minus just a couple of power accumulators.) Once you've got that down, you will be well prepared to move forward in the curriculum and well on your way towards taking ownership of YOUR swing!
2b) GOGP: This quick-start program is exactly as it sounds - it is designed to fast-track you out onto the course so you can have fun - and success - playing as you learn! Should you choose this path, everything in #1 above still applies, and as implied above in 2a you will still want to work through it sequentially and gradually, mastering each lesson before moving ahead to the next one. In this program, Drill #5 - The Flying Wedge is the one you'll want to park yourself on and nail down.
3) Also, as you progress always keep in mind the V1 Swing Video Analysis, an effective and inexpensive service that I highly recommend to everyone in the school. I liken it to bringing your swing into the shop for a tune-up or minor repair. Scheduling one on a quarterly basis for preventive maintenance will do wonders for keeping things humming along nicely, and it's also a great tool for pinpointing and resolving any issues that arise. The process involves downloading the free V1 app and then submitting two videos to me through the app - one down-the-line (captured from your stance line, not the target line) and the other face-on. You'll find more information about the V1 Analysis halfway down this page on the Saguto.Golf site: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolf
4) Finally, please migrate over to the SagutoGolf Community Forum - which is included in your online school enrollment - and begin engaging with your fellow members. It only takes a minute or two to enroll - just go to your “My Courses” screen and you’ll see a link to get started. Once signed in you’ll be able to access and participate in the great dialogue that we are having on a variety of topics. You can start discussions, contribute to existing threads, post specific swing questions, make some new friends, and just share in the common bond of golfers from around the world seeking to improve their games and help others to do the same. I really think you’ll enjoy it!
I look forward to assisting you through the school’s structured lessons and drills towards building a consistent, low maintenance, powerful, body-friendly swing that will bring your enjoyment of this great game to a new level!
Tom
This is a great video. When Im playing my best, I feel like my lead hip is in complete control and everything else just follows its lead. One pitfall I have is getting center of mass too far forward to soon - when this happens, its actually hard to get lead knee low because its supporting weight and pressure and pushing against it. making sure pressure shift back(without mass moving) then forward has been the big key for me. This has another potential pitfall though - weight can shift with it and stay back, which kills swing as you describe. Ive solved this by ensuring my stance is wide enough (from face on, middle of back ankle straight down outside trail shoulder works for me). The idea is angle formed by center of mass, trail foot, and ground line, where keeping it less than some magic degree number gives me a gravity assist forward that allows me to shift pressure without fear. Put more simply, COM is far enough away from directly on top of your rear leg that it HAS to make you fall towards target.
Sorry for the TED talk, its just nice to hear someone approach swing from this angle - once you’re off back foot, the feeling of the game changes completely and need for “hitting” effort disappears. Thanks for video.
@cr111 - I appreciate your comment and the explanation of what you are doing/feeling. You certainly have an excellent understanding of the motion, and as you allude, once you have that stable axis established it's all about the fine tuning needed to become a seemingly effortless ball mashing machine! Keep up the great work!!
TS
Thank you Tom - game changer 🙏
My pleasure, Dan - I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated well with you!!
By the way, the real game changer is the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school. Have you looked into it 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. Additionally, you'll find all my short game content (putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play), advanced level courses, diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, 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
Embrace the challenge and have fun out there!!
Tom
@sagutogolf great videos ! I am coming back to the game after a 20 year break from the game. Your tips have helped me improve my strikes for sure but I still find I'm hitting my irons way too high and short (example 7 iron 108 feet high, 140 yards total) trackman numbers.
Any ideas what I can do to stop this ?
Thanks
Scott
Welcome back to this great game, Scott!
I'm very glad to learn of your ball striking improvement. With regard to your ball flight issues, without actually seeing your swing I can only guess that you may be adding loft at impact, which signifies some breakdown of your impact structure (i.e.: flipping the hands through the zone or early extension). If flippiness is the issue then this lesson video may help: ruclips.net/video/Fe2kQ44azJ4/видео.html
By the way, there's an entire section of my online school dedicated to resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues. Have you looked into it? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish. So many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
Keep up the great work and have fun out there!
Tom
My pleasure, Scott. I hope it helps!!
Hi Tom just loving your videos and your style improved my game all the way. Just one question : Can I also hit my driver with weight on the front leg ? Thank you.
I'm glad you're enjoying my content, Rudi!!
Yes - it’s essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some driving range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: ruclips.net/video/o0xscMyN3v8/видео.html Beyond that, if you search the word "drive" on this channel you'll see some related content.
Upon learning this swing properly you will be harnessing the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum". This is the reason my students and online school members of all age ranges end up bombing it farther than they ever had previously.
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/
Cheers!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf thank you so much Tom for your informative feedback as always. Much appreciated. I will definitely go and watch the links you’ve send me.
My pleasure, Rudi!!
Hitting off of your front leg looks like a fantastic way to compress your iron shots. However, does this method also apply to Fairway Woods and your driver?
Yes - the weight-forward component absolutely applies to the driver and fairway woods! In fact, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: ruclips.net/video/o0xscMyN3v8/видео.html Beyond that, if you search the word "drive" on this channel you'll see some related content.
I am aware that many folks out there believe - and some even teach - that we must try to "hit up on the ball" with the driver. However, consider that in our stock setup with the driver the hands are even with the inside of the lead thigh (as they are with all clubs when playing a standard shot) and our ball position is even with the inside of the heel of the lead foot. This presets a very slight degree of forward shaft lean with the driver. Beyond that, the ball is behind the zero-point of the swing (which is even with the lead shoulder), meaning that without any contrived manipulations the club will still be on its descent - albeit very close to flat - at impact.
So, perhaps with the exception of folks with slower swing speeds - or those Long Drive participants teeing it extra high and hitting maybe 1-2 balls out of 10 onto a 60-yard wide "fairway" - in general the path is still ever so slightly down. In fact, the PGA Tour average with the driver is actually minus (e.g.: downward) 1.5 degrees - nearly level - and it should feel level - but slightly down nonetheless. (Here is an article on Ping’s website addressing this topic - ping.com/en-us/blogs/proving-grounds/optimal-launch-and-spin#:~:text=According%20to%20Trackman%2C%20PGA%20Tour,85%25%20ball%2Dflight%20laws )
For these reasons I do not advocate trying to hit up on the ball, and efforts to do so due to erroneous advice has caused many an amateur significant issues with their driver.
Upon learning this swing properly you will be harnessing the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum". This is the reason my students and online school members of all age ranges end up bombing it farther than they ever had previously, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews.
My FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” provides a good starting point as that is where you will 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 for your inquiry!
Tom