How to Make the Golf Swing Easy - 2 Basic Moves for Great Ball Striking Every Time
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- The golf swing is very simple when you do these 2 moves. Any golfer can do this golf tip and experience great ball striking.
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I am Tom Saguto, PGA Member and founder of SagutoGolf. Thank you for visiting my instructional page where you can find how to get on the fast track to improving your golfing abilities. Whether you are a seasoned golfing veteran looking for a quick swing tune-up after an on-course emergency, or a beginner just looking to get the most out of your golfing experience, I am here to help you achieve your golfing goals.
My mission as your swing doctor is simple, to help you maximize your enjoyment in game of golf. Because, let’s face it, golf is a hard game.
My philosophy is wholly based on the student having a fun, meaningful experience in a frustrating and complicated game where potential lifelong golfers either quit because it is too difficult or that they experience some form of swing-related pain or discomfort. I mitigate these problems by focusing entirely on the student’s needs and goals while teaching a golf swing method that ultimately takes stress off of the common pain areas of the swing.
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This is applied to every club in the bag?
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I bought the divot board and after using it discovered, wait for it, I was moving too much weight to my right side. Once I started pivoting better and keeping more weight on the left side, I was able to take a divot ahead of the ball. I played the next day and discovered the effortless power you talk about. I had to adjust because, a few times, I would yank it down from the top and pull the heck out of the ball. I just told myself - no need to yank it down from the top anymore - effortless power. After that correction, I was smoking them! Holy cow! My buddy was calling me Dick Masheter. I was just mercilessly mashing the golf ball. I experienced the course from places I'd never played before. Thanks SagutoGolf!
Thanks Tom, you have been so helpful for my game. just got my first handicap 47.3, Harrison age 6 from UK
You are the best!!!!!
That is AWESOME, Harrison!!
Keep up the great work and have a lot of fun out there!!
Tom
thanks for taking the time to reply Tom
my dad is fan
you are the best
This is definitely Tom's best video. I chuckled more than a few times.
Thanks - I'm glad to know that you're enjoying my "lesson and a show" instruction style!! 😎
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/
I’m 70 years old and by watching your videos I’ve been hitting my golf balls longer and straighter. You’re the best cut to the chase instructor!
Thank you again, Bernard! I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction.
Thanks for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!
Tom
You have a wonderful powerful swing and a fantastic sense of humor.
Thank you - I sincerely appreciate the compliment and I am very glad to know that you are enjoying my teaching style!!
Tom
Tom, if I lived in your area, we'd be playing golf and guitars. I turned my friend on to your channel, he's just getting started, he's also learning from my local pro. I've finally been consistent in the mid 80's and seeing the potential to go even lower, thanks to your instruction and my pro. Keep swinging!
That's fabulous, Dan!! I sincerely appreciate your kind words and support, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you. I hope it performs well for your friend too!
Thanks so much for sharing your ball striking improvement and for referring your friend, and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: 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/
Hi Tom, really love and appreciate your instructional videos!
You make it so easy and fun to learn, and you eliminate a lot of the
technical baffle gab that's out there, confusing all of us to no end!
What keeps me coming back are the many references to my favourite
comfort food, the wonderful KFC :)
One question though: You seem to favour Ben Hogan's swing style, but I notice your
grip is different from his, in that he favoured lining up the Vs of both hands to the left shoulder.
Do you advocate that, or is this simply a personal choice on your part?
Thanks again for the wildly entertaining videos, you make a lot of people happy!
P.S. More guitar riffs at the end of your videos would make us even happier.
Cheers!
I appreciate the kind words, Joseph, and I'm very glad to know that you are enjoying my teaching style (and the KFC)!!
You certainly have some leeway with the grip as long as certain key elements are present. Here is a lesson video I did on Mr. Hogan's grip: ruclips.net/video/JF_W8TH_bCQ/видео.html
As I regularly tell folks, let your ball striking and shot shape be your guide.
Have fun out there!!
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/
Thank you Tom. Crispy contact? Crispy contact? How about extra crispy contact..👍👍👍. I saw your video last night, played around of golf today with my best friend, I used the two steps that you spoke about in this video, I had the best ball contact I've had in years.. I actually enjoyed the round today, totally simplified the thought process and no bad thoughts ever came about thank you again 👍👍
Awesome, Rich - great job incorporating this into your swing and putting it into play!!
Yours in *EXTRA-Crispiness...* 😎
Tom
Love your videos man. I think I'm am adopting the term "crispy swing" 😅
That's awesome, Alex!! 💪💪
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you. Thanks so much for sharing your ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will also enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/
I'm 64 and been watching Saguto videos for about 9 months and now shooting in low 80s down from low 90s. I'll hit a good shot and yell out SAGUTO!!!
LOL!! That's awesome, @BA!!
Thanks so much for sharing your success through my instruction.
Keep it crispy and keep on having fun out there!!
Tom
Thank-you Tom for all your tips! Super helpful and straightforward, you don't get bogged down in all the minutiae.
Just like a great homemade Italian meal; a few simple ingredients makes a world of difference of difference. Grazie.
Prego, Nick!!
I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating well with you.
Keep up the great work, have fun out there, and remember - there's no such thing as too much garlic!!
Ciao!
Tom
Hahaha that's great Tom...
you've cracked the code for fat hitters ... way to go
Thanks Buddy!!
If you had a small towel on your left shoulder when you take your back swing should that towel fall off your shoulder? Or that is not something to even look at?? Thank you
The lead shoulder should move downward in the backswing as we retain our relationship with the ball. Here's a lesson featuring Arnold Palmer's favorite tip in this regard: ruclips.net/video/Jl_4vopx3xA/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 learning about the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Do you have putting tips
All my short game content - including courses on putting, chipping, pitching, and bunker play - can be found in my online school. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf
TS
If your arm is breaking down or if your head moves, you are swinging too hard
Or trying to take it back beyond your body's natural stopping point!
I got i to these exact bad habits trying to crush the ball when I was younger. Now, trying to get rid of these flaws....
I think my head isn’t moving, but it does and I must focus more on taking the club back more slowly and locking my head in place. When I do this I hit the ball well.
@@thomasmazanec374 you can have someone stand out in front of you with a pool noodle touching the lead side of your head. Swing, and you have to stay touching the pool noodle...
So not true
That's great when you are in your prime . Not so after . Maybe a half swing, but I can't rotate like that .
Hi Stevie,
A significant percentage of my students and online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion. Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built.
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. 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/
You don't need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing and experience great ball striking. I hope you'll give the school some thought.
Tom
I always try and tell my dad to "lean INTO the shot". He has a bad habit of leaning back and swinging up on the ball thinking he has to help get it up in the air... I tell him "trust the loft"
Let's have your dad check out my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/
After that, let's get him into the online school and he'll be leaning into his shots from that point forward!
TS
At 8:06 your left arm isn't straight. It's *slightly* bent.
Man, talk about nitpicking.... 😎
The "feel" is straight arms; not stiff or tense arms. That *_slight_* bend is the result of keeping my arms "soft" throughout the swing.
@@SagutoGolf thanks for the reply! I think keeping arms "soft" throughput the swing is an important detail. I'm really glad you mentioned that. However, I'm willing to bet that few people who see this video go out on to the range and try the suggestions in video are like -- remember, straight left arm but soft. Most, like me, are just trying to keep that left arm right. After all, "slightly bent" is subjective -- and when I'm out on the range, I'm like how much bend is too much? I'm able to turn a lot more if I bend more, so is it okay for me to bend more than SagutoGolf did in his video? And then once it's bent, I'm assuming I need to straighten it out at some point in the downswing? But Sagauto didn't mention anything about that, so is that correct, and how do I do that? Just my two cents :)
@coastalBrake - I can appreciate what you are saying, but when you consider that the vast majority of amateurs have too much break in their lead arm, they'll likely still have some when they think it is straight. This is why teaching exaggerated "feels" is an effective means of breaking bad habits and neutralizing those stubborn "ghosts of swings past".
After I started watching the videos I went from 116 to 102 and yesterday for the first time ever shot a 90! I stopped slicing and started to love golf. Got fitted for some new rogue irons and that also helped. I now really spend time practicing at the range and I’m hitting the ball longer and straighter than ever before!!!This is big for me! Thanks so much.
Wow - that is absolutely *AWESOME,* Cindy!!! 💪💪
Congratulations on your dramatic improvement and for shooting your personal best round!!! Sounds like you've really got the golf bug now.....
Thanks so much for sharing your success, keep up the great work, and have fun out there!!
Tom
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Speak too much...
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This works!! Before this I was always in the 100’s, after a couple of weeks working on this, now Im in the 90’s and improving.
That's fabulous, Huascar!! Keep up the great work and we'll be seeing you in the 80's very soon.
Thanks for sharing your success!!
Tom
Tom, I found you for the first time 10 days ago. After 10 years trying to learn a swing and never finding consistency, I am now hitting straight, crispy shots just dong these 2 moves. I had the most enjoyable 18 holes today ever. For the first time, I stood over every shot with confidence that I would hit solid shots - and I did! Thank you for your channel. Keep giving us simple golf swing instruction.
That's AWESOME, Jim!! Nice job incorporating this lesson into your swing and putting it into play so quickly!!
Thanks so much for sharing your success, keep up the great work, and keep it crispy!!
Tom
PS: By the way, 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 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/
@@SagutoGolf
Tom, I found myself going down the swing complexity ‘rabbit hole’. Too many things to think about. Your lessons focus on simplicity that makes for quick & easy understanding. It is also allows for quick adoption and I have never swung it better ! Thanks again for your informative & Fun teachings. 👍
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Jimi, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating well with you!
The way I see it, we can either simply put the already existing natural laws to work for us, 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 again, keep up the great work, and have fun out there!!
Tom
I applied these techniques today and my irons and my fairway metals launched much better. I still miss hit a few, but that’s probably lack of concentration. I didn’t score very well because of my short game, and my putting today was horrible. I need range work and putting help.
I'm glad to know that this lesson resonated well with you, Vic - nice job incorporating it into your swing and taking it out to the course!
Now let's get that short game tightened up and get those scores moving down....
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/
Thanks for sharing your success and keep up the great work!!
Tom
As a fellow RUclipsr… this is probably the best Thumbnail I have ever seen
Thanks Nick - I appreciate that!!
(Great photography channel, by the way!)
Tom
Just listen to what TOM says it is so easy. I went from shooting in the 90's to the 70's in one season just by listening and use the HOGAN ARMS
Liar
That's some absolutely awesome improvement, Jason!!
Thanks for sharing your success, keep up the great playing, and have fun out there!!
Tom
I would like A forensic accountant to evaluate this comment
Who's a good bot?!?!
@@BCHA-yp9rr actually no just someone who listened and now shoots in the 70's... so funny how everyone seems to know the secret behind the scenes scenarios. I am not paid by Tom found him a year ago and put his teachings to work and......it worked
This swing style brought me from a 12 to a 6 in less than a year! Keep up the content.
Biggest change for me was the weight shift. I am still working on shortening my backswing and improving follow through, since I'm a handsy golfer, but this is a game changer! Thanks Saguto.
That's some seriously awesome improvement, Breck!! Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work!!
Tom
This guy is soooo underrated. All of his tips and how he just teaches and shows it is freaking awesome!
I appreciate your kind words and support, Louis, and I'm very glad to know that you are benefiting from my instruction and enjoying my teach style!!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf we all appreciate you. Keep it up!!
Palmer tip pointing left shoulder at ball gave me a reference point of big confidence that really has done something for my game . I feel it almost naturally produces a swing angle that maximizes potential!
@LOUIS WOLFERT - My pleasure!!
82 on Saturday, could have been lower easily, my partners asked "Who is this guy?"
I said "I'm a Tom Saguto guy."
I just wish I had Tom's flexibility lol
That's awesome, Kenny - or whoever you are now......😆
Keep up the great work, and no - you don't need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing and experience delightfully crispy ball striking!
Tom
Tom,you are exactly right with the left arm,thanks again for your great tutorials,I have been working on this and I am progressing very well because of you,many thanks!
@Trust no man - I hope I have gained your trust.....😎
Seriously, I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating well with you. Thanks so much for sharing your ongoing progress and keep up the great work!!
Tom
YES SIR！General Tom.......Damn, I love when u swing ur driver.....I feel so sorry for that little white ball got exploded every single time. lol
LOL!! Glad you enjoyed it, Victor!!
Love it, Tom…..weight forward (head in place) and lead arm straight 😊
Simple as that, Bob!!
Notice the stain on Saguto's club face! Right on the sweet spot!
How about a KFC bucket !!! Now I improved my golf and I'm Hungry . Thanks Tom !!
Glad it helped, Johnathan!!
And the even better news is that this variety of extra-crispy goodness is 100% fat shot free!! 😎
TS
Governor of Kentucky made my father a Kentucky colonel . He said it entitled him to sit in a booth and drink mint julips at the Kentucky derby " but I'll be in my room with a needle and a spoon and a bottle just to chase those blues away"!!Take me down little Suzi take me dowm...""😁😁😁any Sones fans?
If you do exactly what he says in the video, you will play the best golf in your life... Guaranteed!!!
Watched a few of his videos and everything just clicks now. Easy swing, easy life.
I sincerely appreciate the testimonial, Chris, and I'm very glad to learn of your improvement through my lesson videos!!
Indeed - anyone can enjoy that crispy ball striking bliss if they truly desire it. It's all waiting for them here and particularly in the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of the online school.
Thanks for sharing your success and keep up the great work!!
Tom
Great stuff! But why do I keep waiting for you to break out singing "Wicked Game"?😂
Tha KS for the awesome material!
LOL! I'm guessing that most of the audience would prefer that you not encourage me to break into song anymore than I already do, Craig.... 😎
Thanks - I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom I've stopped watching other golf channels your just the business mate 👍 🏌England 🇬🇧
Welcome to "the dark side", Phill, where the spoils of "conventional" instruction - chronic inconsistency, physical pain, and endless frustration - yield to the fruits of body-friendly enjoyment of this great game for a lifetime. 😆
Thanks - I'm very glad to have you on board!!
Cheers!
Tom
Coach Saguto!
First off, found you a few days ago and great stuff. I recently had quite the Tin Cup broken golf swing issue but recently decided to start back at the basics with your videos. theyre incredibly helpful. Not just keeping weight forward and left arm stright, but combining that with tips to play the handle, not the clubhead.
I like to think to push that handle as far away from me as possible, which helps me keep arms straight. Is this ok to do?
In the future, i'd love to see more "slowing down the swing pace" videos!
I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating well with you, Ryan!
With regard to your comment about pushing the handle, it's important to understand that an effective, repeatable golf swing is best built on a compilation of personal "feels" that are unique to each of us individually. Over time we ingrain these feels into a complete motion that we can execute without need for mechanical thoughts. We are then able to simply allow our ball striking and shot shape to be our guide.
Have you considered joining the online school and taking 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 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
Looks a LOT like Tiger Woods swing which is NOT a complaint. Just thought I would check with someone I know more to see if he keeps his lead arm completely straight and his weight forward and for the most part he does! Only at the VERY top does he bend it ever so softly and so did you. Also his head remains pretty much in the same exact spot. Great job! Love your videos! ruclips.net/video/Jlp8G9paliw/видео.html
Of course I would never take a comparison to TW as a complaint......I very much appreciate that!!
Here are a couple of episodes I did related to Tiger's swing:
- ruclips.net/video/pGcMbq-khno/видео.html
- ruclips.net/video/-QH6dkf0xNQ/видео.html
Thanks for your kind words and support!!
Tom
I like your set-up best teaching visual I've seen ..... looks like you're back on your meds too... Oops I wrote too soon. I never ever want kfc again!!! Your finish is awesome.
LOL! Thanks, Jeff.....I think......🙄😆
Keep it crispy!!
With Toms guidance and stack and tilt system Went sub 40 for a 39 on the front yesterday. Back was a 46 but that was poor bunker and putting. Sub 80 is within my sights!
I'd definitely say so!!
Keep up the great work and get that short game dialed in!!
Tom
Tom, the last round I really focused on keeping my weight on the lead side; I was starting to slide a bit. By really focusing on keeping the weight on lead side I took 9 strokes off my average round. Thanks for reminding me.
That's outstanding, Greg!! Just be aware of your tendencies in this regard, and beyond that keep up the great work!!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf That is the hard part. Old habits are hard to break.
Ah yes - those ghosts of swings past are stubborn indeed!!
Tom is bad for golf. After using his method I stopped going to range and golfing once a week. Now I play once a month and drop the mic on the 18 hole.
Uh-oh. I suppose I didn't fully contemplate all the potential effects of this swing system's low-maintenance feature.....😆😆
Hi Tom
Thanks for your great videos. I have been following your mission since the beginning of Corona and it has become mine as well. Your basics have now become the foundation of my iron play. Other masters have also influenced me (Mike Austin for the driver and in the short game Dave Pelz / Phil Mickelson. In general the principles of Ben Hogan). Now everything is gradually flowing together. It takes patience and training. But after more than 2 years, the swing change has not only brought something in the short term, but especially in the long term i'm better able to develop my game much further.
I was recently on a well-known course where even the pros in Europe regularly compete.
2 years ago I played a 96 and this year an 88. And of course not everything went according to plan, it is golf after all :-).And by the way it is not my home course where I play regularly.
Conclusion: Thanks Tom for your concept. The way you present the topic in a simple and understandable way can help all interested golfers to become better and to gain a certain control in the game. This way we can enjoy the game even more and quickly forget about bad shots.
I recommend beginners on the driving range to subscribe to your channel regularly. Because there are many ways to play golf but there are only a few ways to play golf really well.
One of them is you.
Keep up the good work.
From my heart all the best and best regards
John🇨🇭
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, John, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating well with you!! Thank you for sharing your fantastic progress - a true testimony to your dedication and commitment to improve.
Keep up the great work and have fun out there!!
Tom
Love it! It's just a bit scary hearing your 'orders' in my head every time it's been those two out of 10 KFC hits.
Man up, soldier - we're on a mission here to the Land of Extra Crispy Ball Striking Bliss!!............ 😎
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/
At ease. Let's get out there and have some fun!!
"Colonel" Tom
KFC for everyone!
100% fat shot free!!
I loved you in Clueless and I Love You Man … Paul Rudd, Jr. … Good content
LOL! Thanks - I'm glad you're enjoying Jr.'s content!
Big feeling in the pectorals for me. Especially inside the lead arm. For all of you doubting this... don't. Make sure your alignment is "correct" and this will work every single time.
I'm living proof. I kept thinking I had alignment right for so long... when indeed, my perception changes quite a bit depending on how I "approach" the ball after I pick my line/intermediate point. Crucial to set the club, then your grip. It makes it automatic.
Excellent advice, Johnny!!
Back to my guru after not playing for 4 months due to poor health and incessant rain! This is a go to drill now saved as a bookmark. Quick question though Golfing God, I naturally try and stay 55-45 minimum on front, but am I right in thinking the ball will stay just inside front front for all shots?
Welcome back, Simon - I hope you're feeling better and ready to take on the season!
We first need to be aware that camera angles can greatly skew the viewer's perspective on ball position. That aside, while this system affords you some leeway, in general once my students and members show some level of proficiency with the swing I suggest that they migrate to a stock ball position that is in the middle of the stance for short irons, two balls inside the lead heel for middle irons, and creeping more forward for the longer clubs - the farthest forward being even with the inside of the lead heel for the driver (with the stance width increasing as we move from shorter to longer clubs). From there they can make incremental tweaks to see how different positions affect impact quality and shot shape.
As for hand position, it remains consistent - even with the inside of your lead thigh - no matter which club you are hitting. Additionally, the lead arm and club shaft should form a straight line from the face-on view, giving your setup a lowercase "y" look.
For a good refresher I suggest working through 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 reacquaint yourself with fundamentals of this system as well as 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
Have fun out there!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf thanks for taking the time as always Tom, much appreciated
My youngest just picked up the game. Thank you for all the videos. Very simple and good tips. One of the best instructors on RUclips. Keep it simple.
That's awesome!! Keep it fun for them now and you'll have a lifetime of great shared moments on the golf course to look forward to!!
Thanks for your message - I sincerely appreciate the kind words!!
Tom
Very simple technique which will produce immediate results. This lesson is a game changer, thank you.
My pleasure, Jim - I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated well with you. Thanks for sharing that!!
"That is a direct order, soldier" works for me. Thanks Tom!
LOL!! Glad that did it for you, John!!
Understood, Major Tom! I'll carry out your orders to the letter.
Carry on, Soldier. Dismissed!! 😎
I got the same feeling last time exercising, you are right, agree
Thank you - I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated well with you!!
Tom your teaching has definitely taken me out of the golf dessert! Between your RUclips videos and your online course I shot my pb 80 a few weeks ago !
I’m still struggling with inconsistency though. One day I hit everything crispy , high and lasers towards the pin , the next day hard left, slice or fat shots. What am I doing wrong?
Congrats on the personal best, Eric!! Seems to me that you are making very nice progress, and the inconsistency you are experiencing is part of the process. The more confident you become with your swing, the more you will be able to trust it and just let it go on the course. At that point you will be enjoying the game of "golf" instead of playing "golf swing".
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
Keep up the great work!
Tom
Nice work Tom, you can seriously crunch it with that driver. That sound is awesome!!
Thanks Andrew - I'm glad you enjoyed it!!
By the way, you can have that sound as well. 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/
Cheers!
Tom
Honestly I’m not even looking up golf tips anymore. I just enjoy your content.
Whatever works for you is fine by me. Glad you're enjoying the content!!
Tom I have watch your videos every day practice your moves I have had good results I went golf I got a hole I one went golf on friday got another hole in one same week thank you you made golf fun I’m 80years old I live in Michigan your the one know what there talking about thank you god bless Jerry
Two hole-in-ones in the same week, Jerry?? That's fantastic!!
Thanks so much for sharing your success, keep up the great playing, and most importantly - keep having fun out there!!
Tom
Much like Samson I feel like you lost some power when you cut the hair and lost the chops... just sayin...your thoughts?
It's a illusion. The hair and chops captured and amplified the effects of the air displacement caused by the tremendous clubhead speed. The new hair style is far more aerodynamic and nowhere near as visibly reactive, even though swing speed has increased considerably...
@@SagutoGolf well played sir if aerodynamic was the goal then consider it achieved ...although I will say the chops and hair captured what I perceived as a carefree rebel personality you know a little bit Elvis with some chuck Norris feather action sprinkled in nevertheless I like your approach to teaching and I appreciate you responding to my less than par comment ...keep em Krispy
@casual skeptic - LOL! Don't judge this carefree rebel book by its clean cut cover; it's only a façade.....(but the women seem to prefer it, and it's dang hot here in these South Carolina summers 😎)
Thanks - I'm glad you're enjoying the content!!
Tom thebalance exercises for seniors really work the heel raises toe raises and walking the tight rope one foot in front other( swinging arms at side) great great I'm really much more balanced plus throw in leg press at gym about 80% improvement for seniors I think!!
Very nice, David!!
I have been having a really poor irons swing... After watching this video... Its what I have been doing.. Lead arm bending...
I hope it helps you, Dale!
By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning about the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
@@SagutoGolf I'm a beginner... Beginner course ended in May
@Dale Mohammed - Well, then - 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 go.saguto.golf/
I did this today…. I feel your kfc now!
And now you know why I get so excited about it, right Craig?...
Welcome to the Land of Ball Striking Bliss!!
TS
Hello Tom, what a great video, keep them coming. Can i ask what brand of golf net you are using? I have been looking for a good one for ages. Thanks
I'm glad you are enjoying my content, Glenn!!
The net is a DIY job. It is approximately 7’ tall and 8’ wide. We used this video as a starting point - ruclips.net/video/-p11qs4E2T0/видео.html - and then made some other minor PVC support structure modifications to suit our needs. We did not use PVC cement as this allows us to easily disassemble it if necessary. The netting we used is 10' x 10' golf cage impact net purchased from Amazon, and it differs from the screening material in the video. (By the way, if using a net like we did you probably won’t need the screw hooks that are mentioned in the video - bungees should suffice.)
Also, I have a Real Feel 3x5 Country Club Elite® Golf Mat. You can visit them here - www.RealFeelGolfMats.com. If purchasing be sure to use coupon code "SAGUTOGOLF" (without the quotes and no spaces) at checkout to claim your special SagutoGolf discount on the Country Club Elite® series of mats.
I hope that helps!
Tom
@@SagutoGolf Many thanks Tom.
My pleasure!!
Tom, thanks for your videos. I have been playing (haha) Golf for 5 years, since I moved to a Golf Course and the journey has been EXPENSIVE and frustrating. I started out obviously in the 110-120 range and have brought that down to the mid 90's. My problem has been distance and total inconsistency. I am strong enough because I work out, I am flexible enough because I stretch yet my 3 Wood has been in the 160-200 yard range. I have been to the 2 top Golf stores for lessons and the "TECH" company also. All it has produced was less money in my pocket with minimal results. I had viewed some of your videos a few years back but never fully jumped into the methodology. Well after coming across you again I have been to the range for two days working on what I have learned in your videos. Yesterday I saw significant improvement on the range and today I am going out to play a round with my sons, hopefully I put a decent round together as now I am going in confident that I will see the sucess. I will be signing up for the School and will let you know my results! Thanks!
That's fabulous, @Hockeyfan One - I'm thrilled know that my instruction is beginning to resonate with you, and I hope you had a great time on the course with your sons!!
Here's some preliminary advice to help you get off to a good start in the online school:
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 service, an effective and inexpensive service that I highly recommend to everyone in the school. I liken it to bringing your swing into the shop for a tune-up or minor repair. Scheduling one on a quarterly basis for preventive maintenance will do wonders for keeping things humming along nicely, and it's also a great tool for pinpointing and resolving any issues that arise. The process involves downloading the free V1 app and then submitting two videos to me through the app - one down-the-line (captured from your stance line, not the target line) and the other face-on. 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!
Thanks for sharing your story. 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
i play a 12° m1 driver and i feel like i dont even have to hit it classical "from under" (that what a lot of people are telling you) because its lofted so high already. helps me eliminate one factor of the swing that could fail potentially. it basically is the same as irons... also i feel like i can gain the same distance with much lower swingspeed than most of my collegues when hitting it super crisp
That's great, Lenny!
With regard to hitting up on the ball with the driver, 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 should still be ever so slightly down. In fact, believe it or not the PGA Tour average with the driver is actually minus (e.g.: downward) 1.3 degrees - nearly level - and it should feel level to you - but slightly down nonetheless. Thus, 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.
Keep up the fantastic work and have fun out there!!
Tom
You got it direct order Arm straight …Sir yes sir
At ease, soldier. As you were... (with straight arms, of course 😎)
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. Shot 78&79 in a week after one month into Saguto swing.
That's awesome, Sean!!
Physics, geometry, and human physiology. Combine them in a complimentary manner and you'll have a powerful, consistent, low-maintenance, body-friendly swing with which to truly enjoy this great game for the rest of your life. Accomplishing this through simplified instruction is what SagutoGolf is all about.
Thanks so much for sharing your success and keep up the great work!!
Tom
I’ve tried his tips, and they worked for me, plus he makes golf fun .
Thanks Haroon - I sincerely appreciate your kind words and support!!
Keep up the great work!
Tom
Tom, you’re a legend brother. I want to have a crispy, spicy meatball and a cold beer with you sometime! My treat! Thanks for your deconstructed, easy to follow, tuition. I’m going to apply this stuff and get back to you. 👍🏻
Cheers bud
Sounds like a good diet plan to me, Marc, and thanks for your kind words!
Have fun out there and keep it crispy!!
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. 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. 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/
The mind can only take in 3 things at a time. Thanks for making the concepts simple.
Physics, geometry, and human physiology. Combine them in a complimentary manner and you'll have a powerful, consistent, low-maintenance, body-friendly swing with which to truly enjoy this great game for the rest of your life. Accomplishing this through simplified instruction is what SagutoGolf is all about, and I appreciate your taking the time to recognize that, Mark!
Have fun out there!
Tom
After my back surgery and loss of some leg mobility, I struggled for a while to recover what I used to be able to do on weight shift. This video showed me much easier way to accomplish the perfect body position through the ball. Thanks, Bro, you helped me a lot.
Awesome! I'm glad to know that this helped you to such an extent!!
This is a very body-friendly motion as supported by the fact that a significant percentage of my students and online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. 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 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. 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/
You don't need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing and experience great ball striking.
Thanks for your comment!!
Tom
I was a 6 handicap but after watching tom's videos i went to plus 4 in one week and am now a regular on the pga tour. Thank you tom
Yeah. Too bad about the scorecard issue that got you DQ'ed from the US Open after being in contention this weekend, Stanley. Sadly, basic math is not part of my golf instruction, otherwise I'd be semi-retiring with my coach's share of your winnings. Nice going....
Like your way of explaining things watching your videos daily getting my mind set for hopefully a good playable swing after 10 plus ➕️ years of pitiful golf play working on getting my homemade hitting net built now something like what you have. Also what exactly is the tarp hanging behind the net? And where do I get one
Hi Patrick,
I'm very glad to know that my channel's instruction is resonating well with you! 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
The net is a DIY job. It is approximately 7’ tall and 8’ wide. We used this video as a starting point - ruclips.net/video/-p11qs4E2T0/видео.html - and then made some other minor PVC support structure modifications to suit our needs. We did not use PVC cement as this allows us to easily disassemble it if necessary. The netting we used is 10' x 10' golf cage impact net purchased from Amazon, and it differs from the screening material in the video. (By the way, if using a net like we did you probably won’t need the screw hooks that are mentioned in the video - bungees should suffice.) As for the background, that is just a meshed tarp with grommets that I had custom printed with my logo.
Also, I have a Real Feel 3x5 Country Club Elite® Golf Mat. You can visit them here - www.RealFeelGolfMats.com. If purchasing be sure to use coupon code "SAGUTOGOLF" (without the quotes and no spaces) at checkout to claim your special SagutoGolf discount on the Country Club Elite® series of mats.
Keep up the great work!!
Tom
Tom you are 😮amazing and without the slightest doubt as a golf instructor you make it easy to learn the golf swing in the most efficient 😊😊😊steps without overwhelming us with unecessary swing. thoughts that do very little to help us.👍
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Ken, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction!
Thanks so much for your message and support, and keep up the great work!!
Tom
"HEY! YOU CAN'T GO ANYWHERE LEG!!"
Yes. That. 😆😆
So grateful for your videos and common sense practice and playing tips.
I appreciate that, Manfred, and I'm very glad to know that you are enjoying and benefiting from my instruction!
Tom
Phenomenal!! I can do that!!!!
Of course you can, Alan - it's as easy as one, two........😎
Thanks - I'm glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into play!
Tom
I wonder what first timers think when they hear Tom talk about buttery mashed potatoes 😂😂
😂 and the crispy KFC chicken 🐔
Well, so far 172,000 have decided to stick around, either because they are hungry or they're pummeling the ball like never before!... 😎
@@SagutoGolf I'm hitting my irons with the wrath of God now. Just need to dial in the driver now
Played again Today and another Round served with Butter biscuits Mashed Potatoes and a new side item Mac n cheese good KFC crispy shots thank you Tom the golf Chef!!!!
Awesome!! Nice job cooking up another great round, Anthony!!💪💪
Thanks for sharing...and for making my stomach grumble..... 😎
Tom
This is so different than what so many RUclips videos are teaching. With so many it's all about weight shift and loading the trail leg, then shallowing the club and squatting and then shifting weight back to the lead leg almost jumping off the ground through impact. So many variables and places to go wrong. Tom's simple logic makes a good golf swing repeatable. And why isn't that ALWAYS the most important thing? Maybe if you are in a long drive contest you'd need to do things a little differently.
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.......
The way I see it, we can either simply put the already existing natural laws to work for us, 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 very much for your kind comment and support!
Tom
Tom, I noticed that you have your front foot slightly pointed outward. Is there an advantage by doing so? I am not sure if I have heard you mention your foot positioning in previous videos. Thanks for all you do.
I'm glad you're enjoying my instruction content!
Weight forward 55/45 (up to 60/40 with the longer clubs), both feet flared out approximately 20 degrees, and the knees similarly angled outward are prescribed setup features of the Stack & Tilt swing system I teach. This orientation provides for an unrestricted 45 degrees of tilted hip turn, at which point we only need to add another 45 degrees of shoulder turn for a full 90 degrees. The result is a centered, stress-free, flowing motion back and through, and a very body-friendly, consistent, powerful swing.
By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning about the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Tom
Really appreciate you taking the time to respond and will now consider signing up to learn more about your swing system.
@Muggsy B. Smallz - Sounds great!!
Tom, thank you for this video, btw I love your Italian accent 😄. Greetings from Rome
LOL!! Grazie, Marco!!
I watched S&T years ago and liked it but it was like most videos. A lot of info but never got to the point. I watched a few of your vids and you broke that down all very simply. I’m a single digit that lives all over the face, mainly the toe. I went to a local golf store and hit into their nets today. These nets are far enough away from the mats that you know if your ball flight is good or bad. I started wearing out the middle of the face, shot after shot. Never in my golfing life have I done that. I hit the middle maybe a time or two each round typically. I can’t wait to play tomorrow. You are a great communicator. Thanks for actually helping us. I don’t go for lessons bc they never work. I’m changing my mind now bc you seem to have found a way to communicate what a body swing is to me. No one has ever been able to do that. Thx!
I appreciate your kind words, Chris, and I'm very glad this lesson resonated well with you. Nice job incorporating it into your swing so quickly and effectively.
I hope you have an enjoyable round with more of those crispy center strikes today!!
Tom
PS: By the way, if you'd really like to get on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system and achieving consistently crispy, compressed, ball striking bliss, please consider my online school. So many folks across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - are now playing the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about it: saguto.golf
Tom, just want you to know I’ve been following my orders (left arm straight, weight forward) like a good soldier….Much better!
Awesome!! At ease, soldier....😆
This video changed my golf life. Luckily I’ve only been playing 1 month so I didn’t suffer too long. However, without videos like this… I could have went YEARS without figuring out consistent contact.
AWESOME!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated well with you and kept you out of the vast abyss of endless frustration!!
Keep up the great work!
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. 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. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf
Tom
Your swing has gotten so better looking as compared to when I first started following you. We’re all getting crispy!!!
Thanks John!!
We're all a perpetual work-in-progress, I suppose, but I appreciate you noticing.
Keep it crispy!
TS
Trust me, head over to his site. Plenty of free info bit really consider his online school. Full KFC menu, trust me. Fun golf for everyone! Keep up the great work Tom
Thanks Ayatollah - I sincerely appreciate the online school shout out!!
Keep it Crispy,
Tom
I get to the golf course 30 minutes before my friends to binge watch your videos before an 18 lol gotta get the mind right
LOL!! I hope that's working well for you, Lance!!
its amazing how u can do so many videos with the same info on.....
I do my best to convey multiple “feels” or thoughts throughout the swing wherever possible, John, because we're all different physiologically and psychologically, and something that resonates 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 ball striking results. This is one reason is why the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school is so effective, and why so many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. The lessons and drills provide the guidelines and set the boundaries, while allowing ample leeway for each individual golfer to infuse and exercise their own uniqueness. 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
First time ever I hear the front arm should never bend! Exactly, it took me years to realize it since nobody told me that...
Indeed, Pavel - it is the radius of our swing circle. If you break the radius, you lose the circle!! (It is important to know that the "feel" is straight arms; not stiff or tense arms. A *_slight_* bend that results from keeping the arms "soft" throughout the swing is acceptable.)
By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning about the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/
Tom
Tom is the MAN!! I went from shooting 95 to 105, and now with Tom's lessons I'm now shooting 80 to 85.. I love cuz my golf buddy's are amazed, and I just continue to tell them that it's Tom's RUclips classes that have helped me. Oh and I also got the Jumbo grips, that are AWESOME!!!
WOW - That's some dramatic improvement, Rube!! 💪💪
Thanks so much for sharing your success and for referring your buddies to my channel!!
Keep up the great work and have fun out there!!
Tom
Your a diamond Tom I’ve gone from a 28 to 14.8 this year because of your videos.. just wondering what grip your doing now you have the jumbo grips. I’ve got the same grips and it’s more in the palm of my hand now
That's awesome! I'm very glad to learn of your dramatic improvement!!
I'm still using the overlapping grip with my JumboMax grips, with the handle still being primarily in my fingers.
Keep up the great work!!
TS
They have been calling me Colonel Sanders with all the crispy chicken Ive been cooking up on the course
And it's all 100% fat shot free!! 😎
Keep up the great work and enjoy the KFC buffet!!
Tom
Tom, thanks for posting these tips. Did you change the grip on your iron? It looked like an oversized grip in the video. I realize that the camera could distort the view, just wondering.
Glad you enjoyed it, Randy, and yes - I switched to JumboMax grips somewhat recently. I personally love the feel as well as how they help to keep my hands quiet through the zone. They’re not necessarily for everyone - and my fingers are a bit longer than average - so I routinely tell folks to "try before you buy."
Tom
Tom's got the recipe for Krispy Fried Contact. He's giving it away!
LOL! Please don't tell the Colonel, Wayne!!
Sorry .... you are clearly hitting driver with ball position forward of arch of lead foot ... not same as irons ... and .... head several inches behind ball ... not over ball ... not same as iron .... so setup very different for different clubs .... weight seems more central and even with driver .... not so much forward as with irons ...?.??.?.??.???.
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. In fact, here is a video of Stack and Tilt co-founder Mike Bennett hitting the driver: ruclips.net/video/7fmtzyH3rsA/видео.html. It looks very similar to his iron swing, right?: ruclips.net/video/SLjwU_1Cc7o/видео.html 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.
I think a better drill , instead of concentrating on keeping your head still, Concentrate on keeping your "neck" in line with your spine. You can turn your chin to the right on your back swing and move it towards the divot target on you're down swing,not the ball,like Jack did when you watch his swing ,
When I was concentrating too much on keeping my head perfectly still I got way too much tension and lost speed and fluidity .
Just a thought for some of the viewers if they're having that same problem I did, but yes, your spine should not "sway" off the ball which includes your neck, but your chin can go back and forth.
Correct me if I'm wrong Tom but I think that would help with too much stiffness and bad tension,when people learning this awesome stack and tilt , Another thing about turning your chin a little to the right before you swing It's like a green light to start and it also frees up your left shoulder for more turn less tension, Watch Jack's swing , that is always his green light to start.
Keep up the great work Tom,I love your enthusiasm and teaching skills!
Hi Scott,
I agree with you and I absolutely do teach that there is an allowable amount of head "swivel". I emphasized a very still head in this video because I was addressing and seeking to correct the excessive amount of head movement going on in the amateur golfing realm. However, you may notice in other episodes that I myself have a noticeable rightward turning of my head in the takeaway. The key is simply that the head should not leave its preestablished fixed point by moving out of that "box" in an up, down, left, or right manner.
It is important to understand that the videos, lessons, and drills on this free channel - while fully aligned with the powerful, low-maintenance, consistent, body-friendly S&T swing system I teach - address a variety of topics, issues, feels, and/or common flaws/fixes from one episode to the next. They are certainly not intended to be taken as a comprehensive, step-by-step learning platform like the structured curriculum of my online school, which I strongly recommend to anyone who truly wishes to get on the proper path towards owning this swing. 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.
Thanks for your helpful comment!
Tom
Hi Tom. Love your videos and really want to do this, but my left arm cannot stay unbroken once I start getting past waist high on takeaway. I’m not sure if it’s due to a lead arm shoulder injury at rotator cuff, or simply due to many of my younger years working out with heavy weight/low reps to build mass. No longer a weight lifter but guessing this is compromising my flexibilty. Any tipsr stretches you can suggest to keep that lead arm straight? Thanks in advance!
Hi Carol,
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 folks across the globe and spanning all age ranges and talent levels 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.
Tom
Great lesson for a beginner golfer like my self that really need simple swinging techniques to hit the ball properly and consistently straight. I just discovered your channel and glad I did to hopefully help me become a real competitive golfer with lots of practice. Thanks for sharing your gift for golf with others to learn the game of golf. I wish you much continued success!
Welcome to this great game!! I sincerely appreciate your very kind words, and I am glad to know that this lesson resonated well with you!
By the way, as a beginner golfer my online school would be a great place for you to learn this swing system in a comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform. 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
I truly appreciate your encouragement, taking time to respond to my comment and providing the links to your courses! I will most definitely utilize your courses to help me develop my game of golf, because I know with much practice it will be a great a benefit to and a testament of your teaching. Thanks again for sharing your passion for the game of golf!
@Clxkzq - My pleasure!! It truly is a fantastic game. Enjoy the journey!!
I can,t handle the truth ! How about extra crunchy with fries? Doctor Saguro, I can,t get to the top of the swing. Looks like Jon rahm... minus 175 yards ! HELP !
@jmack619 - While I do not know your age, I can still use this as a point of reference: A significant percentage of my students and online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion. Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built.
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. 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/
You don't need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing and experience great ball striking. I hope you'll give the school some thought.
TS
Great video, will feeling left arm straight help prevent hooks? Thanks
Glad you enjoyed it!
I will certainly help correct sideways shots, but there are other swing factors involved as well.
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/
Cheers!
Tom