Love this tip. I shot +1 on my round just tell myself short back swing and head still. I notice this is when I play my best! Thank you for the great tips.
*AWESOME* - Congrats on a fabulous round!! I’m very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play! 💪💪 The key in this regard is to get to - but not go beyond - our body's natural stopping point in the backswing where the tilting, turning, and extending motions are complete, the lead arm has crossed the chest 45 degrees, and the wrists have properly set without any forced or contrived action. This is the point where if we were to try to go any further any or all of the following will occur: 1) the lead arm will bend and/or lift 2) the wrists will break down 3) the lead knee will kick inward towards the trail side 4) the lead shoulder will level out and lose its orientation towards the ball 5) weight will shift into the trail side and bring the low point back with it, resulting in inconsistent contact and unpredictable ball flight. 6) you'll "chicken wing" and/or flip through impact 7) pain, discomfort, and/or possible injury We don't need to force ourselves to get to "parallel" with this swing, and fighting our body in an attempt to do so will result in some combination of the above issues. If we execute this swing properly we will have created width and plenty of distance for that club to travel by taking it in deep, and that enables us to then harness the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum". Thanks so much for sharing your success and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tried this on the course with driver as well as irons. It is fantastic and I genuinely hit it longer with less effort and crucially no pulls or slices.
I'm a 78 year old senior golfer with an eight handicap. I was lifting weights at the gym and I guess I over did it, I have a rotator cuff injury. I'm trying everything to try and golf this season ,, time is running out for me. Saguto Golf is my go to You-Tube favourite and I have certainly picked up some of the best advice on golf I've ever had. I'm in too much discomfort with my normal golf swing ( back to target ). If I want to be out there this season I'm thinking I'm almost going to cut my swing in half. I honestly put no importance on score ,, I just want to be able to play whether it's 69 or 99 on the card. Thanks so much Tom Saguto ,,, the best of the best on You-Tube golf instruction ,,
Ouch! Sorry to learn of your shoulder injury. That aside, I do sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I am very glad to know that you are benefiting from my instruction content and enjoying my teaching style!! Regardless of our limitations, the key is to get to - but not go beyond - your body's natural stopping point in the backswing where the tilting, turning, and extending motions are complete, the lead arm has crossed the chest 45 degrees, and the wrists are properly set. This is the point where if we were to try to go any further any or all of the following will occur: 1) the lead arm will bend and/or lift 2) the wrists will break down 3) the lead knee will kick inward towards the trail side 4) the lead shoulder will level out and lose its orientation towards the ball 5) weight will shift into the trail side and bring the low point back with it, resulting in inconsistent contact and unpredictable ball flight. 6) you'll "chicken wing" and/or flip through impact 7) pain, discomfort, and/or possible injury We don't need to try to get to "parallel" with this swing, and fighting your body in an attempt to do so will result in some combination of the above issues. If you execute this swing properly you will have created width and plenty of distance for that club to travel by taking it in deep, and that will enable you to harness the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum". By the way, I would be remiss if I didn't mention that a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion. Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built. Have you looked into the comprehensive, sequential learning platform of the online school yet? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. You don't need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing, experience great ball striking, and reclaim - or even exceed - yardages from years past. I hope you'll give the school some thought. Thanks again for your support - I hope that rotator cuff heals up quickly for you! Tom
After a few months away from golf, I was lost in the desert for awhile. But simplified swing advice like this has helped me find my way back to Crispy Land. Thanks Tom!
Welcome back, Frank - I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! Keep it KFCrispy and have fun out there!! 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 sure most of us have heard of plato's cave. it took about 9 different teachers and professors until 1 professor explained it in such a way that it finally clicked in my head. i think the golf swing is no different when it comes to swing coaches.
I'm glad this tip worked well for you, Ronnie - Nice job putting it into play! Here's another episode along this same theme: ruclips.net/video/lw5ZHa529Kk/видео.html Keep up the great work! Tom
Really appreciate how you worded this. I have shortened my swing because my club face always came in hot and wide opened. This helps me a ton in understanding
Tom, you are the only pro I follow. A shorter backswing is right up my alley. I am left handed at everything except swinging a golf club. I even putt left handed. For me I don't feel the punch with my right arm. I know I could with my left. I concentrate more on my left like I am hitting a racquetball back hand. I wish I played left handed because I feel I would be better. I try swinging left handed but it is strange feeling. Any way, I love your videos. You make lessons fun.
I appreciate your kind words, Andy, and I'm glad to know that my instruction content is resonating with you! It's an interesting scenario, but you're definitely not alone! Just ask Phil... (from the opposite side, of course) Short of saying that you need to train your trail hand to hit - which I realize may be difficult - I would recommend you work on maintaining your connections and allowing the lower body to bring you into impact. This Hogan video may help to give you a visual in this regard: ruclips.net/video/iejRWhuB7y8/видео.html. Also, even though this impact video lesson focuses on maintaining the angle between your trail arm and the club shaft, it may help you feel impact in a different way that prevents your dominant lead hand from getting out of control: ruclips.net/video/Fe2kQ44azJ4/видео.html One of the keys in your situation is to not allow that strong arm - which probably seems to have a mind of its own in anxiously wanting to take over when you're trying to bust one - to jump ahead of the lower body and throw the entire downswing out of sequence, because if it does you're likely taking regular trips to Pull-Slice City. If you can train it instead to trail the lower body to the point where the shaft is parallel to the ground on the way down, then you should be in position to hit hard with the dominant hand as if it were a tennis (or racquetball) backhand shot or throwing a frisbee. Beyond that, here is an excerpt from a members’ forum post by a student in my online school specific to this very issue: “I found a great tip in the Power Distance section. If you are a natural lefty that plays golf right handed this is a breakthrough! Retract your lead shoulder during the downswing as hard as you retract your right shoulder. You will be amazed the speed you generate! It is also a very natural motion for a lefty...” It’s all there waiting for you for just $10 US/month or $99 US/year. Here's a link if you'd like more info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. Thanks again! Tom
im convinced. back in the 60's I played junior golf with this 15 yr old kid who choked down and all his clubs and swung just like that and won a lot. this was in so cal, very competitive
In my garage at 4 am swinging my clubs....very excited for this season once we can get out and play. Some courses by me are open, even the driving range. Thanks again. Great video. Can’t wait to have the chance to beat my buddy who always shoots in low 80’s, and at my best I’ve never broken 90!
Best comment I have gotten was from my golf pro. I told him I was trying to shorten my backswing. He said a shorter back swing doesn't mean a shorter shoulder turn. Its hard to separate the two since for all my life a full shoulder turn has meant a longer swing. Still kind of tough for me. At address I remind myself "full shoulder turn or even bigger shoulder turn and shorter back swing. Better method to prevent casting as well.
Our Stack & Tilt setup and swing motion facilitates an unrestricted 45 degrees of tilted hip turn, which then allows for another 45 degrees of effortless tilted shoulder turn for a full 90 degrees. Because we take the hands on an inward path in this swing - which activates and harnesses the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum" - we may not get the club to "parallel" as one might to attain in a "shift and lift" type of swing, but the depth we've created will repeatedly generate far more clubhead speed properly delivered from the inside than we could ever hope to consistently create through the contrived independent lifting of our hands and arms. Have a look at S&T cofounder Mike Bennett's swing here: ruclips.net/video/SLjwU_1Cc7o/видео.html That's 90 degrees of total turn, but because of the deep hands the shaft doesn't get to parallel. And that swing will produce reliable, powerful, body-friendly results day after day with minimal maintenance! Cheers! Tom
I may try this over the winter. My brain though doesn't like the right arm against my side on the backswing. It tells me I'm restricted. My right arm folds in against my body on the downswing though and I hit the ball reasonably well. Being connected does concern me as in am I connected on the downswing. I'm 68 and play off 9.2 but am relying on my short game more and more to cover reduced yardage.
Hi Alistair, It is certainly acceptable to have a few inches of space between the trail elbow and the torso at the top, just like I have in my swing. The key is that the arm has not lost its "tucked" condition and the elbow is definitely not flying away, meaning that it is in perfect position to reconnect in the downswing. "Gluing" it in there is a "feel" that is necessary for many amateurs to achieve this desired action - at least until they have properly ingrained it. If you are already good in this regard, then there's no need for you to try to incorporate it into your swing. In more general terms, I do my best to convey multiple “feels” or thoughts throughout the swing wherever possible. We're all different physiologically and psychologically, and something that resonates effectively with one golfer may not necessarily work for another. As such, it is important to understand that the lessons on this channel - while fully aligned with the swing method I teach - address a variety of topics, issues, feels, and/or common flaws/fixes from one episode to the next. They are certainly not intended to be taken as a comprehensive, step-by-step, position-by-position learning platform like the structured curriculum of my online school, which I strongly recommend to anyone who truly wishes to get on the proper path towards owning this swing as it will make for a far more efficient and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through my RUclips content. The lessons and drills provide the guidelines and set the boundaries, while allowing ample leeway for each individual golfer to infuse and exercise their own uniqueness. By the way, I would be remiss if I didn't mention that a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion. Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built. Have you looked into the comprehensive, sequential learning platform of the online school yet? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. The value in terms of what you get for the low 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 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 is delivering the referenced results. One does not 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, Tom Saguto, PGA
Tom, so happy I discovered your channel. Easy changes to implement and see immediate results. Question, can you please speak about your head swivel, position during the backswing? I was taught at setup - old school instruction, maybe something from Jack's video - we're supposed to feel like water is dripping out of R ear. Clearly, around the 2:18-2:20 mark your head moves differently than what I learned. I see your head move that way in the other videos too. Can you please clarify? I'll mess with it on the range today too. Look forward to your comments. If you've already addressed/answered this please share a link. Thank you!
Hey Jason! It's always something that I've done. It's one of those natural quirks of the golf swing. I bet if I tried to keep my head quiet, I would still find a way to turn it 🤣
@@SagutoGolf thanks fo responding. Not saying an issue, at all. Sorry if I'm confusing. Just looking for your thoughts. When I allow my head to move/tilt the way you do during the swing, everything seems natural. But when I try the water dripping out of R ear at setup and maintain, it feels awkward. Just watched a bunch of slow mo swings of Rory, Tiger, Jack and their heads all move the same as yours. R ear is higher than L on backswing, reverse on downswing. Maybe I misread the instruction long back and it said dripping out of L ear at setup. Thanks for simplifying the swing. I play off 7, only see my scores getting lower now.
@@SagutoGolf Tom, isn't your HEAD MOVEMENT forward at the start a result of stack and tilt? Therefore, a result of loading your weight to the left side.
Kerry S. No, ideally you would keep the same amount of weight on the front leg all the way to the top of the backswing. Also ideally your head would stay in the same spot from the start of the backswing to impact.
Finally, somebody who makes a lot of sense regarding golf swing instruction. The sad truth is, watching the "professional athletes" play on the PGA tour is absolutely the wrong thing to try to emulate for the average muni golfer. Simplicity in the golf swing is what most of us need to focus on when we play. Common sense tells us, fewer moving parts mean better results. Train wrecks can only result from overswinging during the backswing. I'm telling you, after what I observed this weekend on the course, most of us would be better served using a putter off the tee! Golf and uncoordinated, inflexible & unfit people do not make an aesthetically pleasing match to say the least. Geeze, Louise!!!!
Do you still need to allow the golf club to go past horizontal . In you practice the amount of club travel was far less than when you hit the ball .Thanks this is old man Dave from the UK :Using your method and playing my best golf for years 👍
Tom, I recently saw the video where you say to keep the head still when tilting so have been practicing in the yard. Now with my head still and the left knee moving straight down (right hander) I can only take a short backswing anyway. This would be ok, yeah?
Tom, do you know Mike Malaska, because you and he have a lot of the same philosophy and teaching approach on how to swing the golf club. It’s brilliant, really.
I have successfully shortened my swing to hit the ball straighter. But when I practice to increase distance, I find when I follow your advice to punch/hammer with my dominant right arm, that I start suffering hooks as my right hand pronates (and no longer is quiet). How does one prevent the pronation and wristiness that destroys the ball's straight trajectory?
Hi Mike, The impact drill in this lesson may help to train that dominant hand: ruclips.net/video/Fe2kQ44azJ4/видео.html Beyond that, 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 it: saguto.golf TS
And less opportunity for old bad habits to come creeping back in... Here's another episode on this topic, Anthony: ruclips.net/video/lw5ZHa529Kk/видео.html Have fun out there! TS
I tend to have the same issue. Square clubface is where the clubface should match the angle of the left arm at the top of the backswing. I might be slightly closed but I usually am square.
Is there a magic spot where you stop the backswing and your shoulder turn the correct amount? Trying to incorporate the tilt, turn, extend as well as this. Just don’t want to screw it up…
Hi Russ, When our body reaches its natural limits of tilting, turning, and extending in the backswing our arms must stop with it, otherwise we risk the following: 1) the lead arm will bend and/or lift 2) the wrists will break down 3) the lead knee will kick inward towards the trail side 4) the lead shoulder will level out and lose its orientation towards the ball 5) weight will shift into the trail side 6) we'll lose our swing center 7) our low point will be a moving target, meaning consistent inconsistency... Cheers! Tom
Same swing with every club in your bag, Paul (except the putter, perhaps 😆) Just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. Cheers! Tom PS: By the way, have you considered enrolling in the SagutoGolf online school? For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing, the short game, and much more. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm constantly adding new content. This will really put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion! There's even a members' forum where you can ask me specific swing-related questions and suggest new content ideas, and I will soon be adding live Q&A sessions as well. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga.
@@jareroken9127 Seems to me the shaft is close to horizontal at the top in both so the "short" swing isn't that short. The difference seems to be his "short" swing is flatter......with his "old" swing the arms are near vertical at the top.
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Love this tip. I shot +1 on my round just tell myself short back swing and head still. I notice this is when I play my best! Thank you for the great tips.
*AWESOME* - Congrats on a fabulous round!! I’m very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play! 💪💪
The key in this regard is to get to - but not go beyond - our body's natural stopping point in the backswing where the tilting, turning, and extending motions are complete, the lead arm has crossed the chest 45 degrees, and the wrists have properly set without any forced or contrived action. This is the point where if we were to try to go any further any or all of the following will occur:
1) the lead arm will bend and/or lift
2) the wrists will break down
3) the lead knee will kick inward towards the trail side
4) the lead shoulder will level out and lose its orientation towards the ball
5) weight will shift into the trail side and bring the low point back with it, resulting in inconsistent contact and unpredictable ball flight.
6) you'll "chicken wing" and/or flip through impact
7) pain, discomfort, and/or possible injury
We don't need to force ourselves to get to "parallel" with this swing, and fighting our body in an attempt to do so will result in some combination of the above issues. If we execute this swing properly we will have created width and plenty of distance for that club to travel by taking it in deep, and that enables us to then harness the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum".
Thanks so much for sharing your success and keep up the great work!!
Tom
PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tried this on the course with driver as well as irons. It is fantastic and I genuinely hit it longer with less effort and crucially no pulls or slices.
I'm a 78 year old senior golfer with an eight handicap. I was lifting weights at the gym and I guess I over did it, I have a rotator cuff injury. I'm trying everything to try and golf this season ,, time is running out for me.
Saguto Golf is my go to You-Tube favourite and I have certainly picked up some of the best advice on golf I've ever had. I'm in too much discomfort with my normal golf swing ( back to target ).
If I want to be out there this season I'm thinking I'm almost going to cut my swing in half. I honestly put no importance on score ,, I just want to be able to play whether it's 69 or 99 on the card.
Thanks so much Tom Saguto ,,, the best of the best on You-Tube golf instruction ,,
Ouch! Sorry to learn of your shoulder injury. That aside, I do sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I am very glad to know that you are benefiting from my instruction content and enjoying my teaching style!!
Regardless of our limitations, the key is to get to - but not go beyond - your body's natural stopping point in the backswing where the tilting, turning, and extending motions are complete, the lead arm has crossed the chest 45 degrees, and the wrists are properly set. This is the point where if we were to try to go any further any or all of the following will occur:
1) the lead arm will bend and/or lift
2) the wrists will break down
3) the lead knee will kick inward towards the trail side
4) the lead shoulder will level out and lose its orientation towards the ball
5) weight will shift into the trail side and bring the low point back with it, resulting in inconsistent contact and unpredictable ball flight.
6) you'll "chicken wing" and/or flip through impact
7) pain, discomfort, and/or possible injury
We don't need to try to get to "parallel" with this swing, and fighting your body in an attempt to do so will result in some combination of the above issues. If you execute this swing properly you will have created width and plenty of distance for that club to travel by taking it in deep, and that will enable you to harness the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum".
By the way, I would be remiss if I didn't mention that a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion. Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built.
Have you looked into the comprehensive, sequential learning platform of the online school yet? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
You don't need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing, experience great ball striking, and reclaim - or even exceed - yardages from years past. I hope you'll give the school some thought.
Thanks again for your support - I hope that rotator cuff heals up quickly for you!
Tom
After a few months away from golf, I was lost in the desert for awhile. But simplified swing advice like this has helped me find my way back to Crispy Land. Thanks Tom!
Welcome back, Frank - I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!
Keep it KFCrispy and have fun out there!!
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/
Your simple and easy to understand approach to golf has helped me more than anyone. Thank you!
My pleasure - I'm very glad to know that you are enjoying and benefiting from my instruction content!!
Thanks for sharing that!
Tom
When my golf starts getting a bit dodgy, it's always because my backswing has gone astray.
I shorten it up again and hey presto. Impact again.
i'm sure most of us have heard of plato's cave. it took about 9 different teachers and professors until 1 professor explained it in such a way that it finally clicked in my head. i think the golf swing is no different when it comes to swing coaches.
You are the man for sure. Keep it short and power through. So easy and less strain on my glass back!
I'm glad this tip worked well for you, Ronnie - Nice job putting it into play!
Here's another episode along this same theme: ruclips.net/video/lw5ZHa529Kk/видео.html
Keep up the great work!
Tom
You have changed my ball striking completely! Straight and high. Thank you so much.
That's fabulous, Richard! I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating well with you.
Keep up the great work!
Tom
Really appreciate how you worded this. I have shortened my swing because my club face always came in hot and wide opened. This helps me a ton in understanding
Glad to know that this helped you, Rob!
Simple is better! Great advice and thanks Tom.
Great tip, especially for seniors! :-)
Tom, you are the only pro I follow. A shorter backswing is right up my alley. I am left handed at everything except swinging a golf club. I even putt left handed. For me I don't feel the punch with my right arm. I know I could with my left. I concentrate more on my left like I am hitting a racquetball back hand. I wish I played left handed because I feel I would be better. I try swinging left handed but it is strange feeling. Any way, I love your videos. You make lessons fun.
I appreciate your kind words, Andy, and I'm glad to know that my instruction content is resonating with you!
It's an interesting scenario, but you're definitely not alone! Just ask Phil... (from the opposite side, of course)
Short of saying that you need to train your trail hand to hit - which I realize may be difficult - I would recommend you work on maintaining your connections and allowing the lower body to bring you into impact. This Hogan video may help to give you a visual in this regard: ruclips.net/video/iejRWhuB7y8/видео.html. Also, even though this impact video lesson focuses on maintaining the angle between your trail arm and the club shaft, it may help you feel impact in a different way that prevents your dominant lead hand from getting out of control: ruclips.net/video/Fe2kQ44azJ4/видео.html
One of the keys in your situation is to not allow that strong arm - which probably seems to have a mind of its own in anxiously wanting to take over when you're trying to bust one - to jump ahead of the lower body and throw the entire downswing out of sequence, because if it does you're likely taking regular trips to Pull-Slice City. If you can train it instead to trail the lower body to the point where the shaft is parallel to the ground on the way down, then you should be in position to hit hard with the dominant hand as if it were a tennis (or racquetball) backhand shot or throwing a frisbee.
Beyond that, here is an excerpt from a members’ forum post by a student in my online school specific to this very issue: “I found a great tip in the Power Distance section. If you are a natural lefty that plays golf right handed this is a breakthrough! Retract your lead shoulder during the downswing as hard as you retract your right shoulder. You will be amazed the speed you generate! It is also a very natural motion for a lefty...” It’s all there waiting for you for just $10 US/month or $99 US/year. Here's a link if you'd like more info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga.
Thanks again!
Tom
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Great video! Love the length of video!!
im convinced. back in the 60's I played junior golf with this 15 yr old kid who choked down and all his clubs and swung just like that and won a lot. this was in so cal, very competitive
Thank you for this tip. I've been trying to incorporate the right forearm change and this should help.
Awesome, Kirk! I hope that it transitions smoothly for you.
Love your tips! Straight to the point and easy to follow 👍🏼
In my garage at 4 am swinging my clubs....very excited for this season once we can get out and play. Some courses by me are open, even the driving range. Thanks again. Great video. Can’t wait to have the chance to beat my buddy who always shoots in low 80’s, and at my best I’ve never broken 90!
watching your videos and I'm hitting the ball so solid! My shots are either straight or mostly a baby draw! Loving it!
Best comment I have gotten was from my golf pro. I told him I was trying to shorten my backswing. He said a shorter back swing doesn't mean a shorter shoulder turn. Its hard to separate the two since for all my life a full shoulder turn has meant a longer swing. Still kind of tough for me. At address I remind myself "full shoulder turn or even bigger shoulder turn and shorter back swing. Better method to prevent casting as well.
Our Stack & Tilt setup and swing motion facilitates an unrestricted 45 degrees of tilted hip turn, which then allows for another 45 degrees of effortless tilted shoulder turn for a full 90 degrees. Because we take the hands on an inward path in this swing - which activates and harnesses the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum" - we may not get the club to "parallel" as one might to attain in a "shift and lift" type of swing, but the depth we've created will repeatedly generate far more clubhead speed properly delivered from the inside than we could ever hope to consistently create through the contrived independent lifting of our hands and arms.
Have a look at S&T cofounder Mike Bennett's swing here: ruclips.net/video/SLjwU_1Cc7o/видео.html
That's 90 degrees of total turn, but because of the deep hands the shaft doesn't get to parallel. And that swing will produce reliable, powerful, body-friendly results day after day with minimal maintenance!
Cheers!
Tom
GREAT advice ! Love the videos !
Thanks!
Thank you so much, Stuart - I sincerely appreciate your generous support and I am very glad to know that you are enjoying my channel's content!!
Tom
I may try this over the winter. My brain though doesn't like the right arm against my side on the backswing. It tells me I'm restricted. My right arm folds in against my body on the downswing though and I hit the ball reasonably well. Being connected does concern me as in am I connected on the downswing. I'm 68 and play off 9.2 but am relying on my short game more and more to cover reduced yardage.
Hi Alistair,
It is certainly acceptable to have a few inches of space between the trail elbow and the torso at the top, just like I have in my swing. The key is that the arm has not lost its "tucked" condition and the elbow is definitely not flying away, meaning that it is in perfect position to reconnect in the downswing. "Gluing" it in there is a "feel" that is necessary for many amateurs to achieve this desired action - at least until they have properly ingrained it. If you are already good in this regard, then there's no need for you to try to incorporate it into your swing.
In more general terms, I do my best to convey multiple “feels” or thoughts throughout the swing wherever possible. We're all different physiologically and psychologically, and something that resonates effectively with one golfer may not necessarily work for another. As such, it is important to understand that the lessons on this channel - while fully aligned with the swing method I teach - address a variety of topics, issues, feels, and/or common flaws/fixes from one episode to the next. They are certainly not intended to be taken as a comprehensive, step-by-step, position-by-position learning platform like the structured curriculum of my online school, which I strongly recommend to anyone who truly wishes to get on the proper path towards owning this swing as it will make for a far more efficient and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through my RUclips content. The lessons and drills provide the guidelines and set the boundaries, while allowing ample leeway for each individual golfer to infuse and exercise their own uniqueness.
By the way, I would be remiss if I didn't mention that a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion. Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built.
Have you looked into the comprehensive, sequential learning platform of the online school yet? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. The value in terms of what you get for the low 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 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 is delivering the referenced results.
One does not 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,
Tom Saguto, PGA
Tom, so happy I discovered your channel. Easy changes to implement and see immediate results. Question, can you please speak about your head swivel, position during the backswing? I was taught at setup - old school instruction, maybe something from Jack's video - we're supposed to feel like water is dripping out of R ear. Clearly, around the 2:18-2:20 mark your head moves differently than what I learned. I see your head move that way in the other videos too. Can you please clarify? I'll mess with it on the range today too. Look forward to your comments. If you've already addressed/answered this please share a link. Thank you!
Hey Jason! It's always something that I've done. It's one of those natural quirks of the golf swing. I bet if I tried to keep my head quiet, I would still find a way to turn it 🤣
@@SagutoGolf thanks fo responding. Not saying an issue, at all. Sorry if I'm confusing. Just looking for your thoughts. When I allow my head to move/tilt the way you do during the swing, everything seems natural. But when I try the water dripping out of R ear at setup and maintain, it feels awkward. Just watched a bunch of slow mo swings of Rory, Tiger, Jack and their heads all move the same as yours. R ear is higher than L on backswing, reverse on downswing. Maybe I misread the instruction long back and it said dripping out of L ear at setup. Thanks for simplifying the swing. I play off 7, only see my scores getting lower now.
@@SagutoGolf Tom, isn't your HEAD MOVEMENT forward at the start a result of stack and tilt? Therefore, a result of loading your weight to the left side.
Kerry S. No, ideally you would keep the same amount of weight on the front leg all the way to the top of the backswing. Also ideally your head would stay in the same spot from the start of the backswing to impact.
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Finally, somebody who makes a lot of sense regarding golf swing instruction. The sad truth is, watching the "professional athletes" play on the PGA tour is absolutely the wrong thing to try to emulate for the average muni golfer.
Simplicity in the golf swing is what most of us need to focus on when we play. Common sense tells us, fewer moving parts mean better results. Train wrecks can only result from overswinging during the backswing.
I'm telling you, after what I observed this weekend on the course, most of us would be better served using a putter off the tee! Golf and uncoordinated, inflexible & unfit people do not make an aesthetically pleasing match to say the least. Geeze, Louise!!!!
Do you still need to allow the golf club to go past horizontal . In you practice the amount of club travel was far less than when you hit the ball .Thanks this is old man Dave from the UK :Using your method and playing my best golf for years 👍
Go as far as your shoulders allow. One of the things I struggle with is over swinging. I'd love to get the club to that rehearsal position😀
That’s a beautiful swing ! How do I know how far back to stop ?
Great video! Where did you get your hat?
Thanks Ron!
You can find this style of hat in the store on my website. Here's the link: saguto.golf/p/store
Cheers!
Tom
Great advice
Agree
Tom, I recently saw the video where you say to keep the head still when tilting so have been practicing in the yard. Now with my head still and the left knee moving straight down (right hander) I can only take a short backswing anyway. This would be ok, yeah?
Tom, do you know Mike Malaska, because you and he have a lot of the same philosophy and teaching approach on how to swing the golf club. It’s brilliant, really.
I know OF him but don't know his teaching style or philosophy. I'll have to take a look!
I have successfully shortened my swing to hit the ball straighter. But when I practice to increase distance, I find when I follow your advice to punch/hammer with my dominant right arm, that I start suffering hooks as my right hand pronates (and no longer is quiet). How does one prevent the pronation and wristiness that destroys the ball's straight trajectory?
Hi Mike,
The impact drill in this lesson may help to train that dominant hand: ruclips.net/video/Fe2kQ44azJ4/видео.html
Beyond that, 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 it: saguto.golf
TS
Does this work for the driver or is it only the irons. Can’t hit that damn driver
Like Finau?
My thoughts as well.
Makes sense less swing = less things to go wrong.
And less opportunity for old bad habits to come creeping back in...
Here's another episode on this topic, Anthony: ruclips.net/video/lw5ZHa529Kk/видео.html
Have fun out there!
TS
I ask because I’m constantly fighting that
Is you club face slightly closed at the top??
I tend to have the same issue. Square clubface is where the clubface should match the angle of the left arm at the top of the backswing. I might be slightly closed but I usually am square.
Looks like Ben Hogan’s swing.
I sincerely appreciate your most flattering comparison!!
Tom
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Is there a magic spot where you stop the backswing and your shoulder turn the correct amount? Trying to incorporate the tilt, turn, extend as well as this. Just don’t want to screw it up…
Hi Russ,
When our body reaches its natural limits of tilting, turning, and extending in the backswing our arms must stop with it, otherwise we risk the following:
1) the lead arm will bend and/or lift
2) the wrists will break down
3) the lead knee will kick inward towards the trail side
4) the lead shoulder will level out and lose its orientation towards the ball
5) weight will shift into the trail side
6) we'll lose our swing center
7) our low point will be a moving target, meaning consistent inconsistency...
Cheers!
Tom
I found that out last evening, too. I simply don't need to have my hands back as far as I think they need to be to hit a solid shot.
Does it work with a driver?
Same swing with every club in your bag, Paul (except the putter, perhaps 😆) Just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods.
Cheers!
Tom
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Trank you and greetings from Switzerland 🇨🇭 Stay safe!
Doesn't really look particularly short in the example there, just flatter.
New meaning to K.I.S.S, keep it short silly!
I like that swing thought, Jason!
Both your demo shots you took an almost full backswing :l
Not even close, less than 3/4. His right arm is almost glued to his side
It's probably a full shoulder turn!
@@michaelsparks8632 can you have a full shoulder turn and not a full backswing?
Antiochia ad Taurum
Yes
@@antiochiaadtaurum3786 absolutely
Stop the video at :36 and then 1:53. No short backswing there. Identical.
Not sure what you are looking at but the two back swings aren't even close. Quite trying to tarnish someone's reputation with bogus claims.
Look at the shaft. Clearly different.
@@jareroken9127 Seems to me the shaft is close to horizontal at the top in both so the "short" swing isn't that short. The difference seems to be his "short" swing is flatter......with his "old" swing the arms are near vertical at the top.
That is like a Matt Kutcher swing --- not a fan.
He plays decent golf