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I am Tom Saguto, PGA Member and founder of SagutoGolf. Thank you for visiting my channel where you can learn how to play the best golf of your life. Whether you are an expert golfer looking for a quick swing tune-up or a beginner looking to play better. I am here to help you achieve your golfing goals.
My mission as your swing coach is simple, to help you maximize your enjoyment in game of golf. Because, let’s face it, golf is a hard game.
My goal for you is to have the most fun of your life playing golf. You'll be hitting farther, straighter, and playing better golf by watching these videos. What are you waiting for, let's get started!

[@SagutoGolf]

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[@hammertyme8392]

Tom you have got to be the greatest instructor ever!! I've played golf for 30yrs and was always just average (15 handicap) at best. Since watching your videos and setup, I'm now a 6 handicap with no other lessons or instructions. Keeping my left arm straight and glued to my sides unlocked power I never knew. Went from 220yrd drives to 270yrd drives. Went from playing the forward tees to playing the tips. I went from topping, to skulling, to duffing, to finally KFC crispy. I when from not being able to beat any of my friends, to now having to give them strokes. Life is too short to play bad golf.

[@SagutoGolf]

That is OUTSTANDING!! 💪💪 I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Thanks so much for your support in sharing your dramatic improvement - much to your friends' apparent dismay 😎 - and keep up the fantastic work!! Tom PS: If you've not already done so, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.

[@hammertyme8392]

​@SagutoGolf Tom I am absolutely going to sign up and support your channel

[@MichealBacon]

15 to 6? I think you owe Tom a couple of bucks, at the very least a hefty tip is certainly in order

[@user-me8qj6zk8n]

Doctor Tom sagudo is the real deal ..his ability to get into your mind in order to understand golf ⛳ is IMPECCABLE and astonishing...he has the magic 🪄 of creating winners 🏆

[@ingalillemann4958]

I live in the happiest country in the world, in Finland. We play here golf about 6 months, in the winter we have to travel to Spain. I play about 120 rounds each year. Unfortunately too often the game causes frustration... I found and fell in love with your teachings already in 2020 and used instructions then. A lot has happened in between and my level of golf varies. I tend to make things too difficult, overthink and may forget the basics.This year I have played worse and I had forgotten you. I watched the above video last night, sleepless, watched it again in the morning and immediately went to the range. I caught on to the importance of starting position and my strokes improved immediately! You always make me laugh, you get the feeling that golf really has to be fun and that hitting effortlessly is possible for everyone. I feel SO HAPPY NOW and going to continue watching your videos on KZbin. You are by far the best video coach in golf. THANK YOU TOM SAGUTO🙏

[@redghost3170]

Oh yeah, wake up to coffee and a new Saguto lesson. Thanks.

[@SagutoGolf]

Always nice to have something to look forward to on a Monday morning, right?! 😎 Thanks!! TS

[@craigemmert719]

How great is our god?

[@MrGritteeth]

Yours’ is the only refresher I take in before every golf game every week. Nothing else compares. Thank you.

[@SagutoGolf]

I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction! Thanks for your message and support! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews

[@crwdtb]

Since subscribing to crispy golf I have gone from trying to break 100 6 months ago to shooting a 77 off the stick yesterday! I keep waiting for the swing to fall apart but a few simple thoughts of just pointing shoulder down and staying over the ball i have found consistency for the first time . Thankyou tom I have been trying to break 80 for 35years , you are a legend.

[@SagutoGolf]

WOW - that is extra-crispy indeed! Congrats on a FANTASTIC round!! I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Thanks so much for sharing your dramatic ball striking improvement and resulting scoring success, and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: If you've not already done so, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.

[@That_Cajun_Guy]

I thought I knew KFC, I thought I knew crispy... The swing is feeling good right now but I like to keep the feels moving and so last week I watched a recent video of yours about squeezing the elbows together and man, the Colonel was there with all his eleven herbs and spices. Had a line out the door waiting for lunch when I left the course.

[@SagutoGolf]

That's awesome - sounds like you've really got the deep fryer cranked up!! 💪💪 Keep up the fabulous work and enjoy that extra crispy buffet!! Tom

[@jeremyrobinson8604]

This has to be the best KZbin golf lesson I've ever watched. I tried the shoulder move back and through at the range and started getting bored with all the long straight shots. This allows me to remove all the unnecessary swing thoughts. Can't wait to see the results on the course. I had no idea you could initiate the downswing with the shoulders and provided the right arm is tucked in you don't come over the top.

[@SagutoGolf]

I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Jeremy; excellent job incorporating it into your swing! Indeed, much of what I teach is about eliminating swing-wrecking variables. In fact, if we pre-establish the connections properly in the setup and have a foundational base that facilitates a full centered turn without restriction, then once we've ingrained the correct actions through sequential drilling and repetition we can entrust the motion to the big muscles and allow the arms, wrists, hands, and club to simply go along for the ride and respond accordingly as if on autopilot. The power accumulators - including the proper arm, wrist, and hand action - will then naturally load and fire with no contrived manipulations or precise timing necessary, thereby returning the face to the position pre-established at address. It's called "giving up control to gain control", and it's the formula for consistently blissful ball striking and seemingly effortless power Thanks so much for your support and for sharing your ball striking improvement, and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I 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

[@nateprice999]

Right?! It’s like a cheat code

[@StevenJRocha]

This is probably the best swing breakdown I've seen. Thank you Tom!

[@SagutoGolf]

My pleasure, Steven! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice! Tom

[@user-mi9nb3iy4s]

I love the light hearted and simple way you present your coaching advice. This lesson is golfing gold dust. Thank you Tom.

[@SagutoGolf]

My pleasure! I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!!. Keep it golden KFC crispy out there!! 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

[@ingeniousbraveheart]

Seriously young Tom Globally the most natural God given talent .and for Young Tom to impart his incredible skill with a natural born relaxed humour is beyond priceless .I am 80 playing the best golf in my life all thanks to Young Tom .in Scotland the home of golf .and at one point lucky enough to have played at all the major Scottish Courses .I stay 15 minutes from Gleneagles my course now voted the second best Golf Resort in the world. and If I may say to play on the same course that the Europe won the 2014 Ryder Cup .is very special LOL .but many Americans come over and Play St Andrews -Carnoustie - Muirfield - and King Barns - Gleneagles .the world famous James Braid golfer 5 times open champion was asked to design and build the Kings and Queens courses .all dug by hand by Irish navies and Horses and Carts it is beyond words . they were opened 1st May 1919 .in 1921 the first the first International between the USA and the UK was played .going on to be the Ryder Cup .amazing continuing history .We have great fun there all summer playing with folks across the pond . and have miniature Ryder Cups .it is really a magical place walking on the same courses as all the golf legends .PS I am not a salesman for Gleneagles .but if only Yong Tom could get here it would be a fabulous adventure .Cheers from Scotland

[@leonarddewitt2640]

I saw this video at work today, and I couldn't wait to try it when I got home! I had back surgery last year and I haven't golfed at all since then. But I got out the practice balls today and tried just what you said, focus on keeping the right arm tucked. Oh man, it's changed everything for me! First shot off the mat was straight and pure! Second shot, landed right next to the first. Then the third! I was blown away. Eight shots in a row, straight as an arrow! And they all landed in a spot about the size of a hula hoop. Further than I've ever hit them! And the swing felt amazing! Like I wasn't forcing anything and just letting it happen. Thanks Tom!

[@SagutoGolf]

That is OUTSTANDING, Leonard!! 💪💪 My lessons on this "trail arm magic" have helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome wide variety of issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that this concept is performing well for you, too! By the way, with regard to that back surgery, 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. And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. You don't need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing, experience great ball striking, and reclaim - or even exceed - yardages from years past. I hope you'll give the school some thought. Thanks for sharing your dramatic ball striking results and keep up the fantastic work!! Tom

[@leonarddewitt2640]

I actually had a subscription before. But I let it lapse while I was in recovery. Think I will have to renew it! I did join the KZbin membership today though. I need to be a better golfer so I can teach my youngest son. He's even more obsessed than I am!

[@miltonglodek6632]

Tom, I've saved about 50 videos & this is your best video to date. It's like a summary of all your previous videos wrapped into one. And the video quality keeps getting better. I still remember the one w/a reference to Link Wray & the Wray men " Rumble." Keep 'em coming.

[@SagutoGolf]

I appreciate that, Milton! Yes - this lesson does succinctly summarize key aspects of the system I teach, though not nearly to the detail found in the step-by-step, position-by-position learning platform of my online school, which I highly recommend to anyone truly wishing to get on the fast track towards owning this swing and the consistently crispy ball striking bliss it provides. 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. Thanks for your message and support, and "Rumble" on!! 😎 Tom

[@LEV1ATHYN]

It's a sign from God! I shot a 95 this morning and the next video I watch is Mr Saguto telling me I'm exactly crappy average.

[@SagutoGolf]

LOL!! Well, then, let's get to work! 😎 For a really good starting point to get you on the proper path towards consistently crispy ball striking bliss, here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker": go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews See you soon in the 80's!! Tom

[@LEV1ATHYN]

@@SagutoGolf Thanks Tom. I AM going to give your online training a go. I really appreciate your videos.

[@shintermeister]

Awesome lessons thanks had a great round today.

[@hollywood_golf]

I've been trying this for a while now and it has helped me but still trying to get it down completely. I guess years and years of the old swing are holding me back. Sometimes I hit great shots and then bad ones creep in there. Gonna keep grinding.

[@manbearpig7359]

I find that every few weeks I need to come back and re watch a views of Tom's video just to refresh myself as I fall into bad habits. Plus, and I know Tom doesn't focus much on this, if at all, but ball striking is only half the battle. It's the short game chipping and putting that is really needed to complete the puzzle. Today I went 44 on the front 9 and 36 on the back. Different was 17 putts vs 11 and 7 out of 7 "up and downs"

[@hollywood_golf]

@manbearpig7359 Same here. I have watched his videos over and over again. My short game has been good for years but irons and driver just can't get consistent. I shoot around 80 every time because of my short game but it could be so much better if I can just figure out the rest.

[@manbearpig7359]

@hollywood_golf You sound like the opposite of me. I drive and strike pretty good (and Tom has helped a lot what that) but my short game is inconsistent. It's actually almost a mental battle with me. If I mess up a chip or putt early it effects my confidence for the whole day

[@hollywood_golf]

@@manbearpig7359 We would be a great scramble team 🤣

[@SagutoGolf]

What I teach is a complete golf swing system, not a series of tips, band-aids, and fixes for field dressing swing wounds. As such, the transformation takes time as we work to gradually eradicate those stubborn ghosts of swings past. It's a very worthwhile process, though, as it ultimately leads us to the land of consistent ball striking bliss. That is also why the sequential, comprehensive, structured learning platform of the school makes for a far more efficient, superior, and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. The school is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. Let's get _you_ on the fast track towards properly learning and owning this swing and thereby enjoying a lifetime of truly enjoyable golf! Tom

[@andrewgudgeonobe2721]

Tom has just summerised his golf school in one video. The school helps you build each component at your own pace. My golf has improved so much since I joined the school only weeks ago that my playing partners has a used me of having lessons with a pro. I guess I have but for a third of the price of one lesson for as many as I can get through in a month. This is a simple system that just works. Tom brings many of Hogans subtle and often overlooked and misunderstood lessons to life.

[@SagutoGolf]

Summarized? Yes - perhaps I have, Andrew. But as you now know - as do your playing partners by matter of their implications and amazement - the online school is truly where the rubber meets the road! Thanks for your kind words regarding this fantastic swing system and my instruction thereof, and also for your gracious shout out and support for the online school! Keep up the outstanding work!! 💪💪 Tom

[@goldie6649]

LUV THAT U KEEPIN THE FUN IN THE GAME‼️⛳

[@SagutoGolf]

Always, Goldie! I'm glad to know that you are continuing to enjoy my "lesson and a show" instruction style!! Thanks for your message and keep it fun out there!! Tom

[@randywolf4731]

Another great video from the Mater Chef making crispy fried strikes. I was waiting for the mention of weight forward to be a great ball striker and it came about 2/3 of the way thru the video. Thanks for posting.

[@SagutoGolf]

Regardless of whether or not I mention it, Randy, just know that it is always the case... 😎 Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed this episode. Keep it KFCrispy out there!! Tom

[@sheilasmith5323]

Awesome explanation! Thanks💗 Good reminder to simplify the swing for better results 👍

[@SagutoGolf]

My pleasure, Sheila! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice! Tom

[@roberthargrove8803]

Love this Tommy You just elimnated 25 years of confusion from my head. Do you do zoom lessons? How much are they

[@SagutoGolf]

Thanks Robert - I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice! I appreciate your interest! I had phased out private lessons (both in-person and virtual) awhile back so I could dedicate more time to my online school. I've not yet set a specific date for when I will resume them (it should be fairly soon), but when I do the virtual lessons will be reserved exclusively for my online school members. In-person lessons at my South Carolina location will be open to members and non-members. Also, I do offer an a la carte swing video analysis service to my school members as a means to support their progress in the school. Here is a link where you can learn more: noodle.shop/sagutogolf If you are not in the school yet, then that would be a great starting point as the school is designed to get golfers on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, structured, sequential platform. That is where you will find very detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. Thanks again for your message. Now, let's get you on the path towards consistently crispy ball striking bliss! Tom

[@5757157]

Shoulders under the chin is gold Tom! Minimizing psychotic thoughts on the course leads to golf swing happiness.

[@SagutoGolf]

Awesome! I'm glad to know that this concept resonated with you! Indeed, if we pre-establish the connections properly in the setup and have a foundational base that facilitates a full centered turn without restriction, then once we've ingrained the correct actions through sequential drilling and repetition we can entrust the motion to the big muscles and allow the arms, wrists, hands, and club to simply go along for the ride and respond accordingly as if on autopilot. The power accumulators - including the proper arm, wrist, and hand action - will then naturally load and fire with no contrived manipulations or precise timing necessary, thereby returning the face to the position pre-established at address. It's called "giving up control to gain control", and it's the formula for consistently blissful ball striking and seemingly effortless power. While there are certainly more videos on my channel that address this topic, if you wish to dig deeper a better option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Thanks for your message and keep on having fun out there!! Tom

[@steveboardman3137]

Tom great lesson very clear advice

[@SagutoGolf]

Thanks Steve - I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!! Tom

[@user-vy9uj7zq2q]

Great stuff Tom. Love your lessons. Your technique has simplified and improved my game immensely. You’re the man 😊

[@SagutoGolf]

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 improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews

[@billgalante1181]

Love the video, such a great teacher, always keep it interesting.😊😊

[@SagutoGolf]

I sincerely appreciate your kind words and support, Bill, and I'm glad you enjoyed today's episode!! Tom

[@berrywalton3918]

Never mind, didnt wait until the end of the video!! You have truly helped me enjoy golf over the last couple of years, keep up the good work!!

[@SagutoGolf]

LOL! Always, Berry!! I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you - thanks so much for sharing your improvement and enjoyment, and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom

[@geoffhunt7965]

4:10-4:30 is gold. Golden Road to Unlimited Devotion. Rock on! Thanks again ,Tom.

[@SagutoGolf]

My pleasure, Geoff - I'm glad to know that this episode - and particularly the referenced segment - resonated with you! Tom

[@jeffnelson2504]

Spoken like a true Deadhead!

[@ryangargoles3798]

This is really helpful. Always having a good crisp swing but having hard time to contact using longer clubs specially with driver.

[@SagutoGolf]

I'm glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Ryan! It is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWHbpJaDrrNmrJo Beyond that, if you search the word "drive" on this channel you'll see some related content. Oftentimes when golfers are hitting everything well except for the driver it can be attributed to one of the following: 1) Their hips are not continuing their lateral slide through impact. This is common with the driver as the wider stance means that the hips have a greater distance to travel. If the hips stop moving laterally towards the target on the downswing then their rotation takes over, inhibiting any further necessary forward weight loading (we should be 80/20 forward halfway down, 90/10 at impact, and 95/5 in the finish), changing the low point and rerouting the club into a steeper angle of attack (AoA). This can produce a variety of undesirable results including fat and thin contact, topped shots and popups, straight pulls, and “banana” slices. Of great importance is keeping your upper torso/head in place (in other words, not moving towards the target from a face-on view) while the hips execute the lateral slide action. This preserves the swing center and the desired shallow AoA. 2) They are not allowing the length of the club to dictate the backswing path and are getting too steep as a result. The shaft of the driver is considerably longer than the other clubs and thus requires more of an around the body backswing as established by the shaft plane at address. It may "feel" flat as they take it back along the shaft plane for the first few feet, but as long as they maintain the "weight forward, shoulder down, and hands in" components while allowing the club to work around them, it should put them in the proper position at the top so they can attack the ball from the inside. (A good feel for that lead shoulder is "down and in, under the chin".) 3) Many believe - and some even teach - that we must try to "hit up on the ball" with the driver. However, consider that in our stock setup with the driver the hands are even with the inside of the lead thigh (as they are with all clubs when playing a standard shot) and our ball position is even with the inside of the heel of the lead foot. This presets a very slight degree of forward shaft lean with the driver. Beyond that, the ball is behind the zero-point of the swing (which is even with the lead shoulder), meaning that without any contrived manipulations the club will still be on its descent - albeit very close to flat - at impact. So, perhaps with the exception of folks with slower swing speeds - or those Long Drive participants teeing it extra high and hitting maybe 1-2 balls out of 10 onto a 60-yard wide "fairway" - in general the path is still ever so slightly down. In fact, the PGA Tour average with the driver is actually minus (e.g.: downward) 1.5 degrees - nearly level - and it should feel level - but slightly down nonetheless. (Here is an article on Ping’s website addressing this topic - ping.com/en-us/blogs/proving-grounds/optimal-launch-and-spin#:~:text=According%20to%20Trackman%2C%20PGA%20Tour,85%25%20ball%2Dflight%20laws ) I hope that helps! Tom

[@mojostevo]

You're a very good instructor. No gimmicks, no over the top (no pun intended) science, just clear practical instruction. You've helped my swing greatly.

[@SagutoGolf]

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, Stevo. (Or, as I say, welcome to "the dark side", where the spoils of "conventional" instruction - chronic inconsistency, physical pain, and endless frustration - yield to the fruits of body-friendly enjoyment of this great game for a lifetime. 😎) Thanks so much for your support and for sharing your improvement, and keep up the fantastic work! 💪💪 Tom

[@javelin6258]

Felt my first crispy golf shots this morning. Big thank you.

[@SagutoGolf]

AWESOME!! 💪💪 It's a tremendous feeling, right?? Thanks for sharing your ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews

[@pbode1]

This is one of the best, or arguably the very best video on the basic skills to hit good shots, because your rationales (and the way you voice them over) make everything so obvious. Some 8 months ago I suffered from a frozen shoulder and the only thing I could do is make a 3/4 backswing at best, which turned out to really help in focusing on lead arm straight. Now that this injury is practically over, I catch myself collapsing the lead arm a bit, simply because I am making a full backswing again. Not good for scores. Your video reminds me to practice more on that.

[@SagutoGolf]

I appreciate that and I'm very glad to know that this lesson video resonated with you! With regard to your issue, the key here is 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". While there are certainly videos on my channel that address this topic, a better option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Tom

[@TheDaveholeinone]

Cant forget to add to this the rotation of the Hips in the backswing, If not mentioned it might, it can and possibly will lead to just a shoulder, arms swing.....Great Stuff Tom!!

[@SagutoGolf]

Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it! It's not that I "forgot" - it's simply that I can't mention everything in every video without having my audience gloss over from information overload! 😆 It is important to understand that the videos, lessons, and drills on this free 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 (and fast) 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 KZbin content. 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 of the school, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. And here's a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ Tom

[@GMM1642]

Watched many of his videos. He’s very don’t to earth and practical. This is a great starter video for basics.

[@SagutoGolf]

I'm glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you, and I appreciate your kind words and support! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews

[@ianpearson8630]

Love this. Guy really has helped change my game. If i ever win the lotto. Ill be of to America to have a leason with him. 👍

[@SagutoGolf]

I appreciate that, Ian, and I'm thrilled for your dramatic improvement!! By the way, I do offer an a la carte swing video analysis service to my school members as a means to support their progress, and that can be done for any member anywhere in the world. Here is a link where you can learn more: noodle.shop/sagutogolf And at $14.99 US/month or $149.99/year, the school membership doesn't require a lotto win....😎 Keep up the fabulous work! Tom

[@bobpues863]

BOOM!! So good, Tom. Pre-programming fun golf 🎉🔥

[@SagutoGolf]

It sure simplifies the program if you simply install it and hit "autorun", right Bob? Glad you enjoyed it! Tom

[@Mgm77mathis]

7 to 2. Minimal thinking. I like! Thanks Tom

[@SagutoGolf]

LOL! Yes - that is always my preference. 😎 I'm glad you enjoyed the video and I hope it helps!! Tom

[@vicvaccani7015]

Best lesson I’ve ever gotten🤙

[@SagutoGolf]

I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Vic, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice! Thanks for your message!! 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

[@MrMark1325]

This swing has helped me tremendously. Especially for a weekend golfer.

[@SagutoGolf]

I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you, and I'm thrilled for your improvement!! Here's the thing, though: In actuality this body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance swing system is rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology, and it is modeled on empirical observations of the game's greatest ball strikers. As such it does not discriminate by age or ability - from kids to seniors and everyone in between, inclusive of the best players in the world. Watch any Tour event on TV and you'll see a significant number of players executing these motions, a fact corroborated by just how many of them have a very centered swing with the lead knee flexing and the trail leg straightening during the backswing, their lead arms on or very close to their tilted shoulder planes, and their hands deep behind their trail shoulder at the top. Thanks for your message and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews

[@ShmuckNorris]

This is an incredible video thank you sir

[@SagutoGolf]

My pleasure! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews

[@davidfisher7541]

Great video you try and make it easy which is simple to understand

[@SagutoGolf]

I sincerely appreciate your kind words, David, 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! 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

[@zacharywarner1678]

So I'm a single digit handi and I agree with this lesson. Great info, thanx for the reinforcement. 😎

[@SagutoGolf]

I'm glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Zachary, and I sincerely appreciate your validating remarks! I'm not surprised, however, since the body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance swing system I teach is rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology, and it is modeled on empirical observations of the game's greatest ball strikers. As such it does not discriminate by age or ability - from kids to seniors and everyone in between, inclusive of the best players in the world. Thanks again for your message and keep up the great playing! 💪💪 Tom

[@joetoth1099]

Thanks Tom!!!

[@SagutoGolf]

My pleasure, Joe - I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice! Tom

[@youtubemusicremixes]

stunning format

[@SagutoGolf]

Thanks - I appreciate that and I'm very glad to know that this video resonated with you! Tom

[@terriwinter9675]

Your lessons are like gold dust unbelievable 😂👍WOW 👌

[@SagutoGolf]

I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Terri, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! Keep it "golden" out there!! Tom PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will really enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: 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

[@izzy__uk3856]

Love this guys content. It’s like a trip back to the late 80’s. I mean that as a compliment.

[@SagutoGolf]

LOL! That's probably because the physics and geometry of the swing system I teach are timeless..... 😎 Seriously, I'm glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you, and I appreciate your kind words in that regard! 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

[@damianmarquez1438]

I played my first round on Friday. I’m still need work from the tee box. My short game a putting gave me some pars. I saw big improvements in my swing. Thanks Tom, much appreciated…

[@SagutoGolf]

Glad to learn that your season is off to a solid start, Damian! Nice job out there, and thanks for sharing your improvement!! Tom

[@dougr6925]

You make it look so easy.....thanks.

[@SagutoGolf]

I appreciate that, Doug. But here's the thing - you can have it too! After all, it's really just physics and geometry, and those laws apply to the entire universe.... 😎 For an excellent starting point please check out my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Tom

[@worldhikerloren]

Tom, it’s finally coming together. This week using your technique I drove the ball 337 yards! 45 yard chip onto the green. I’m leaving my 22 handicap behind me. I’m now shooting in the low 80s! One other fact: I’m a healthy 80 year old! A sincere thanks for the lessons.

[@SagutoGolf]

That is *OUTSTANDING!!* 💪💪 I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Thanks so much for sharing your dramatic improvement, keep up the great work, and we'll see you soon in the 70's!! Tom PS: 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. If you've not already done so, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.

[@kmdplumbing5351]

Awesome video Tom ! Thanks 🙏

[@SagutoGolf]

Thanks! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I 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

[@nateprice999]

I’ve been following you for a few weeks and my ball striking improved IMMENSELY! I’m shooting 11 shots better right now. I’m much more consistent. Just from thinking the same way about the swing.

[@SagutoGolf]

That's phenomenal, Nate!! 💪💪 I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Thanks so much for sharing your dramatic improvement and keep up the fabulous work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews

[@capocho100]

Excellent Tom.

[@SagutoGolf]

Thanks - I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!! Tom

[@MeloDox]

Hey Tom, would it be possible to bring us along for a round of golf? Would love to see your teachings on the course and how that translates from practice on the range. 🤞

[@SagutoGolf]

Sure. Here is a 9-Hole Course Vlog from a couple of years ago: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j325mZlmi8mKidk And here is a video in which I was demonstrating the lesson topic of Extension while also having a little bit of added fun on the course: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWfUh3hthLWenJo 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

[@tonyparrish5366]

Took this to the course today in our ProAm, first time played since Oct. Shot 80 with three double bogeys. 5292 yards, red tees. 79 years old. It works and a big thank you!

[@SagutoGolf]

That's OUTSTANDING, Tony - congrats on a phenomenal start to your season!! 💪💪 I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Thanks so much for your support in sharing your improvement and success, and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: 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. If you've not already done so, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.

[@tonyparrish5366]

I really appreciate your reply Tom. I played a couple years in college using the 'square to square" method , which gave me a little insight into stack and tilt. I have used a lot of that training with the weight on the left foot (right handed) so picking up your instruction and making application has been a smooth transition so far. I am working on your watermelon suggestion (The Best Downswing Drill) relative to downswing. Keeping my trail arm attached to my side has generated some really good shots and has brought great encouragement into continuing my golf journey. Even at 79 I will consider the annual lessons as I go forward. Thanks again for the encouragement and the great lessons!

[@johnoxley1946]

I luv the subtle dig at Clay Ballard when you start talking about angles etc.

[@SagutoGolf]

Not at all. I just stay in my lane and teach the system that I teach!

[@johnoxley1946]

@@SagutoGolf yes you do stay in your lane and teach your system, but the moment you started talking about those that teach angles etc you unwittingly took a subtle dig at Clay Ballard, because his method is all about angles and is way too complicated.

[@TheStaniG]

Im litetally using your channel to help teach my friend to get a proper stress free simple swing and crispy KFC contact. The humour is just the icing on the cake really 😁

[@SagutoGolf]

Thanks! I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and "lesson and a show" teaching style are resonating with you, and I appreciate you sharing it with your friend! Tom PS: Would your friend like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews

[@TheStaniG]

@@SagutoGolf Hahahaha me AND my friend will be signing up methinks. I finally got my full custom fit clubset and my mate is about to grab some Takomo 101s, so the only part of the equation that will need fixing is us. All about eliminating variables amirite? 😁 If its not the clubs, its gotta be us so itll help with addressing any problems and learning quickly.

[@marvinbluedorn3321]

Dude your videos are great. Always makes me laugh and gives me solid fundamentals to work on. LOL

[@SagutoGolf]

Thanks Marvin - I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and "lesson and a show" teaching style are resonating with you! 😆😆 Tom PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will really enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: 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

[@KakaCat69]

Just came across your channel the other day and tried it out yesterday at a range.. and gotta say "wow"😁.. Had not whacked my balls ..ohh err.. in 3 years... And I was hitting majority of the balls nicely.

[@ingeniousbraveheart]

Young Tom is the best golf instructor GLOBALLY .full stop .

[@KakaCat69]

​@@ingeniousbraveheart Yep.. totally agree 👍

[@SagutoGolf]

Awesome! 💪💪 I'm very glad to know that my instruction content is resonating with you - nice job incorporating it into your swing. Thanks so much for sharing your ball striking success!! Tom PS: By the way, if your experience has rekindled your interest in this greatest of games, then please check out my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ This is an excellent 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

[@teealbert9838]

I'm a bigger broad shoulder guy I can't move my shoulders like that without losing distance but alot of what you explained helps me alot

[@SagutoGolf]

I'm glad to know that this lesson helped you! Actually, I bet that with the proper setup you can move those shoulders more than you think. For example, flaring both feet out approximately 20 degrees with the knees similarly angled outward 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. While there are certainly videos on my channel that address this topic, a better option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Thanks for your message! Tom

[@jincyayrattu6606]

Tnx Tom❤

[@SagutoGolf]

My pleasure, Jincy - I'm glad you enjoyed this episode!! Tom

[@gamen247]

Another Gem! Thanks man

[@SagutoGolf]

My pleasure! I hope it performs well for you!! Tom

[@gamen247]

@@SagutoGolf yeah was buttery smooth at the range today! Even driver

[@stove6112]

Just started watching your videos here and your ball striking videos on your site. My in/out and open/shut are amazing now, and my irons are going further and straighter than ever. Driver, 5w and 4h are another story. I can't get much more than 210 yards rollout with any of them. My longest iron, a 6i, averaged 167 carry and 186 rollout. I'm not sure what I'm messing up with my longest clubs that's killing my distance.

[@SagutoGolf]

I'm very glad to learn of your ball striking improvement with the irons. Nice job!! 💪💪 It is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWHbpJaDrrNmrJo Oftentimes when golfers are hitting everything well except for the longer clubs - which is quite normal early in the swing change process as a golfer gets used to applying the weight-forward concept to the fairway woods and driver - it can be attributed to one of the following: 1) Their hips are not continuing their lateral slide through impact. This is common with the longer clubs as the wider stance means that the hips have a greater distance to travel. If the hips stop moving laterally towards the target on the downswing then their rotation takes over, inhibiting any further necessary forward weight loading (we should be 80/20 forward halfway down, 90/10 at impact, and 95/5 in the finish), changing the low point and rerouting the club into a steeper angle of attack. This can produce a variety of undesirable results including fat and thin contact, topped shots and popups, straight pulls, and “banana” slices. Of great importance is keeping your upper torso/head in place (in other words, not moving towards the target from a face-on view) while the hips execute the lateral slide action. This preserves the swing center and the desired shallow AoA. 2) They are not allowing the length of the club to dictate the backswing path and are getting too steep as a result. The shaft length of the longer clubs encourages more of an around the body backswing as established by the shaft plane at address. It may "feel" flat as they take it back along the shaft plane for the first few feet, but as long as they maintain the "weight forward, shoulder down, and hands in" components while allowing the club to work around them, it should put them in the proper position at the top so they can attack the ball from the inside. (A good feel for that lead shoulder is "down and in, under the chin".) 3) As it relates to the driver, many believe - and some even teach - that we must try to "hit up on the ball". However, consider that in our stock setup with the driver the hands are even with the inside of the lead thigh (as they are with all clubs when playing a standard shot) and our ball position is even with the inside of the heel of the lead foot. This presets a very slight degree of forward shaft lean with the driver. Beyond that, the ball is behind the zero-point of the swing (which is even with the lead shoulder), meaning that without any contrived manipulations the club will still be on its descent - albeit very close to flat - at impact. So, perhaps with the exception of folks with slower swing speeds - or those Long Drive participants teeing it extra high and hitting maybe 1-2 balls out of 10 onto a 60-yard wide "fairway" - in general the path is still ever so slightly down. In fact, the PGA Tour average with the driver is actually minus (e.g.: downward) 1.5 degrees - nearly level - and it should feel level - but slightly down nonetheless. (Here is an article on Ping’s website addressing this topic - ping.com/en-us/blogs/proving-grounds/optimal-launch-and-spin#:~:text=According%20to%20Trackman%2C%20PGA%20Tour,85%25%20ball%2Dflight%20laws ) By the way, if you'd really like to get on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, sequential platform, please consider my online school. It will make for a far more efficient, superior, and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. The school is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. Keep up the great work and be patient - those longer clubs will come around! Tom

[@fjm4440]

Thanks!

[@SagutoGolf]

Thank you so much - I sincerely appreciate your kind support and I am very glad to know that you my channel's content is benefiting you!! Tom

[@oldsparky14]

Great lesson mate

[@SagutoGolf]

Thanks! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice! Cheers, Tom

[@danielowen5889]

I can't wait to try this with the 2 iron

[@SagutoGolf]

It's applicable to every club in the bag, Daniel, so enjoy launching that 2 iron and anything else you want to try!! TS

[@danielowen5889]

@@SagutoGolf I just want to say, that as a new youtuber, you are absolutely an inspiration. I have followed you for years, but never considered that you take time with each comment,and give a well thought out reply.. I now, more than ever, am happy to be apart of the Saguto squad...

[@Zephyr1968]

This needs to be everyones back to basics video. When having that on the course breakdown and trying to get through one of a 1000 swing thoughts that creep up, help for 1 shot then back-fire.....remember those desktop metal ball pendulums? Just like the shoulders in the video.

[@SagutoGolf]

I appreciate that, and yes - this is a great way to reboot your system out there when you sense that it's beginning to crash mid-round. Thanks for your validating remarks!! Tom

[@billkoster1058]

People, I’ll tell you what- if you’re looking for excellent help and advice to improve your golf game, look no further.. Tom Saguto, you are the best out there, bar none!.. I pick up something different every time I watch your videos- I’m telling everyone I know that is a struggling golfer to check out your channel- Now , I just need to get out there and apply what I’ve learned .. Lord willing, in about another month, I’ll be healed up enough to be able to-but in the mean time, just watching & learning! God Bless

[@SagutoGolf]

I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Bill, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. Thanks so much for your support and referrals, and I look forward to hearing from you once you are finally ready to get out there. Heal well and have a blessed day!! Tom

[@bumpstockbilly4263]

too many thanks, forego the shanks, those duck-hooks left that walk the planks, look like Tom Hanks, when he was young, among the ranks, of brilliance brung...... your lessons have changed my life, reinvigorated my love of the game, much appreciations and salutations to thee..

[@SagutoGolf]

Thou dost flooreth me with thy Shakespearian prose and wit, As well as the very kind support embeddeth in it. So thusly I say keepeth up thy great work, thou see. And compresseth that orb crispy; crispy as KFC.... 😎

[@bardockecool]

What pants and shoes are you wearing, they are gorgeous! Also thx for the continued golf tips and coaching as always!

[@SagutoGolf]

Thanks - I'm glad you're enjoying my content and my fashion! (Although I've never been known to be on the cutting edge with regard to the latter...😆) The pants are a Greg Norman brand. My shoes are the new Athalonz Mana Mangrove Pros. I absolutely love the feel, the look, and the grip on the ground! You can learn more about them here: www.athalonz.com/products/mana-mangrove-pro If you're ever interested in a pair be sure to use the code SAGUTOGOLF at checkout to claim your discount. Tom

[@Mark-rh6ub]

I'm right-handed. My right arm, I have a titanium Radiohead.. elbow joint.. my right wrist has a titanium plate with five rivets.. needless to say my pronation and supination is limited in that arm. I leaned how to swing a club and swing before the right arm injury. So now I don't know if it's a liability or asset. I got to learn how to swing my shoulders better through. I used to be pretty good on the short game. I can never figure out the long irons and driver, totally. I'm going to continue with your videos here because I find your instruction very good. I just got to get out there and pick up the clubs again.. I happen to live on a pretty nice golf course in Florida but I've never played it. I'm an older guy retired airline pilot and retired USAF. Hopefully, I can apply my discipline from my careers from following instruction to actual application even with my slightest of arm disability.. I noticed my grip has changed a little bit mostly because I'm right-handed, to a weaker grip.. Thank you for your videos. Your instruction is inspirational. Even for a flight instructor like me. I got to get out there again. Keep up the good work what's the instructional videos. Amen

[@SagutoGolf]

I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Mark, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! As a wannabe pilot with thousands of hours logged in my flight simulator, to those in the know I liken this swing system to tuning to the correct NAV 1 frequency, setting the CRS heading, and flying the ILS approach. Hit the APPR button and let the plane land itself....😎 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. (In other words, the school teaches how to fly the ILS approach in CAT III conditions.....) Thanks for your message and for your service, and have fun out there! Tom

[@etcb1102]

Always love Tom's sound effects 😂😂

[@SagutoGolf]

I know. As great as they are, you must be amazed to learn that they are not computer-generated....😆😆😆

[@nikmak]

You're the man Tom. People that haven't subscribed don't know the crispy goodness they are missing out on.

[@SagutoGolf]

I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. Thanks so much for your message and support!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews

[@bradleyrounds9148]

Keeping this handy for every pre-round swing thoughts. Gotta stop thinking about force=mass times acceleration or that degrees 10:28 Kelvin is 273 degrees more than Celsius. This A Lot easier 😊 Thanks

[@SagutoGolf]

Now you've got it, Bradley. Who needs Hogan when you've got the Einstein swing model....😆😆

[@mrniceguy762]

Great video as always Tom. My natural position I'm falling into is "laid off at the top" according to my friend. You have any videos to fix this? Thanks

[@SagutoGolf]

Glad you enjoyed it! I've found that if we pre-establish the connections properly in the setup and have a foundational base that facilitates a full centered turn without restriction, then once we've ingrained the correct actions through sequential drilling and repetition we can entrust the motion to the big muscles and allow the arms, wrists, hands, and club to simply go along for the ride and respond accordingly as if on autopilot. The power accumulators - including the proper arm, wrist, and hand action - will then naturally load and fire with no contrived manipulations or precise timing necessary, thereby putting us in the ideal top of backswing position - i.e.: not laid off or across the line - and returning the face to the orientation pre-established at address. It's called "giving up control to gain control", and it's the formula for consistently blissful ball striking and seemingly effortless power. You may find some helpful content in this playlist of my backswing-related episodes: kzbin.info/aero/PLV62KxT7Mp7KROb3wQE_nhidjXHEJFTvx Really, though, the online school is the best place to learn this swing properly and sequentially in a comprehensive, structured environment. It will make for a far more efficient, superior, and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. The school is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, _along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues,_ and much more. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. And if you've not already worked through it and would l like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Tom

[@markroper5568]

A great vid Tom, btw, your a pretty mean Axe man too. You can't beat Golf and Guitars. That's me too!! 🤘

[@SagutoGolf]

Thanks Mark! I do thoroughly enjoy the combination! Rock on!! Tom PS: By the way, here is a link to my YT guitar channel if you are interested in checking it out: www.youtube.com/@TomsRockinGuitar

[@user-dm1dp4fd3g]

Hi Tom, great video. Q: Should the backswing (shoulder pointing to the ball) feel like you are turning your head to look back at the ball in a falling backwards sensation? or is that too much of a turn? Thanks.

[@SagutoGolf]

Glad you enjoyed it! I think your answer can be found beginning at around the 1:10 mark in this video where you see the centered, "stacked" relationship of the knees, hips, shoulders, and head. Your motion should not cause that swing center to drift nor result in any sensation of losing balance. While there are certainly videos on my channel that are related to this, a better option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Tom

[@depalmadotco]

Hey Tom, one thing that might help others... You tend to talk a lot about the right hand's wrist angle, but for me, it didn't "click" until I really thought about it as keeping my left wrist/hand flat. It was most identifiable at the top of the swing where when I wasnt doing this, I get very vertical. If you simply turn back from address without letting the left hand do anything, it seems to make the right hand do exactly what it needs to (keep that angle) and keeps the swing plane nice and flat. When this clicked for me, I went searching for some similar videos from you but anything "left hand" "left wrist" doesn't really bring up as much and when I attempted to consciously think about right hand wrist angles, it's a mess.. thinking about left hand staying still gives me the same result with no thinking. Thanks for all your vids, keep it up, I swear by your methods and tell everyone I can.

[@SagutoGolf]

Well, you've just got to know how to search for what you're looking for here..... 😎 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3OmqmiAes2Ef6M - kzbin.info/www/bejne/l33EmmysZ6tjrK8 Yes - with a neutral grip a flat or slightly bowed lead wrist condition is most supportive of creating and maintaining that trail wrist angle, but ideally we should train that to happen on autopilot as any type of forced manipulation introduces a variable to the swing. Also, be aware that if you have a strong grip then the lead wrist is going to have a pronounced cupping at address, so taking that to a bowed position is going to shut the face and thereby require compensatory actions at impact in order to not pull the ball into the next zip code. As for not letting the hand do anything, you are spot on! Set it, forgets it, and simply "allow" the wrist hinge to happen without forcing anything. In other words, if we pre-establish the connections properly in the setup and have a foundational base that facilitates a full centered turn without restriction, then once we've ingrained the correct actions through sequential drilling and repetition we can entrust the motion to the big muscles and allow the arms, wrists, hands, and club to simply go along for the ride and respond accordingly as if on autopilot. The power accumulators - including the proper arm, wrist, and hand action - will then naturally load and fire with no contrived manipulations or precise timing necessary, thereby returning the face to the position pre-established at address. It's called "giving up control to gain control", and it's the formula for consistently blissful ball striking and seemingly effortless power. Thanks - I'm glad to know that you are enjoying my content, and I appreciate the referrals and support! Keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: If you've not already done so, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.

[@depalmadotco]

@@SagutoGolf this certainly helps. The pull issue is 100% my issue. I tend to do strong lead hand and although the shots are flush, they are almost always a pull or a pull draw kind of thing. I have to really tell myself to do nothing with the hands to get it to start right. More videos you can suggest on this would be great. I am a premium member as well but haven't actually looked since you redid the library layout (maybe 1.5 years now). Rarely a slice. Always a pull. Crispy, but pully.

[@russquick7899]

Hi Coach- Been on the shelf for a while and the timing of this review couldn't have been more timely. Stay well-Russ

[@SagutoGolf]

Glad it was helpful, Russ, and I hope you have unshelved yourself!! Tom

[@dougrosencrans74]

Would love to see you do the same drills with a Driver....😁😁😁

[@SagutoGolf]

It is essentially the same swing with every club, Doug; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWHbpJaDrrNmrJo Beyond that, if you search the word "drive" on this channel you'll see some related content. Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ This will provide a nice foundational understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag. Tom

[@dougrosencrans74]

@@SagutoGolf Thanks Tom! - As an "experienced" golfer your insight has been great. I may sign-up for your online course again - yes I did the course back in 2019/2020 before the back gave out and of course C. Krispy!

[@frankgurgone8775]

I'm all in on these tips. I'm curious about two other things I see in your videos. 1. The amount of splay in your feet. I've started doing this more to help tight hips and it seems to help at least feel better after playing. 2. Forward tilt to the ball. I feel like I may be standing up too much and make up for it by bending my knees.

[@SagutoGolf]

I'm glad you enjoyed the episode, Frank! Here are some setup keys that should answer your questions: We should feel evenly balanced between heel and toe in both feet. This balance is achieved by first setting our knees over the toes (or at least over the toe end of our shoelaces) to activate the ground connection, and then pushing our butt out to incline the hips and chest so that a relationship with the ball is established. The arms hang down naturally from the shoulders with all clubs except the driver, for which we push them out an inch or so to encourage more of the around-the-body motion needed for that lengthy shaft. We address the ball stacked shoulders over hips over knees with our weight balanced 50/50. We then simply bump our hips one inch towards the target while keeping everything else in place. This presets a little more weight forward while retaining the stacked relationship. Both feet are flared outward approximately 10-20 degrees, with the knees similarly angled outward. This orientation facilitates a stress-free, flowing motion back and through, resulting in a very body-friendly, consistent, powerful swing. By the way, if you'd really like to get on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, sequential platform, please consider my online school. It will make for a far more efficient, superior, and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. The school is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Thanks for your message! Tom

[@mikerodrick2430]

I noticed the same thing. I've never seen anyone with both feet turned that far out. Not a criticism, just an observation, but normally the feet are turned that way to allow easier hip rotation, but if your weight is forward & not transferring to the trail foot, does your foot flare matter? Something else about set-up I noticed from my own, assuming your heads are offset, if your grip is neutral & the clubface is square at set-up, the handle of the club presets the proper amount of shaft lean to start the swing which should be approximately at your forward pocket. When you show impact position, it looks like it's the same as set-up. Am I correct or not seeing it properly? Thanks Tom.

[@justinpeterson2105]

The feet, the tilt ... it's all part of the Stack and Tilt system

[@nielstruelsen2540]

What is the Ball position? In the midle of the stance or closer to the left or fight foot?

[@SagutoGolf]

We first need to be aware that camera angles can greatly skew the viewer's perspective on ball position, Niels. 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. Tom PS: Would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews

[@philhopkins159]

Fantastic video, thank you. One question - you maintain a great wrist angle in the downswing even on the shorter punch shots, is this something you learned and trained into your swing or is it just the natural by product of your athletic swing?

[@SagutoGolf]

My pleasure, Phil - I'm glad you enjoyed it! Here is a recent video that speaks exactly to your accurate observation and follow-up question: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWatpaxvrLh6aKc While I work to ingrain this critical wrist angle into my swing over time, I have come across a training aid called Precision Impact Trainer which I demonstrate in the linked video. This device will dramatically accelerate the learning process in this regard and almost instantly crisp up your impact as a result. If interested you can procure your Precision Impact Trainer here - pureswingproducts.com/SagutoGolf and use code CRISPYKFC at checkout for $20 OFF and Free Shipping. Thanks for your message! 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

[@mark0365]

Nuggets of gold everywhere sir!

[@SagutoGolf]

👍

[@SagutoGolf]

Thanks Mark - I'm very glad to know that your mining operations are being well served by my content! 😎 Tom PS: 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

[@hector-tk1gc]

A new Saguto golf lesson the morning of my round?? What a day. Might even shoot under 110😂

[@SagutoGolf]

C'mon Hector - I know you've got better than that!! 😆 If you'd really like to get on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, sequential platform, please consider my online school. It will make for a far more efficient, superior, and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. The school is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Let's get you down into the 90's and below!! Tom

[@sethhicks7503]

Hey Tom! Awesome video! I am just confused about ball position. Where do I need to place the ball in same position at set up every time?

[@SagutoGolf]

Glad you enjoyed it, Seth! With regard to your question, 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. I hope that helps! Tom

[@sethhicks7503]

@@SagutoGolf thank you so much sir!! Can’t wait to try it!

[@brentc0425]

Can using a Tour Striker Smart Ball give the feeling of your shoulders/body swing feel? I use my arms way too much.

[@SagutoGolf]

Yes Brent - absolutely! Additionally, for a really good starting point to get you on the proper path towards consistently crispy ball striking bliss, here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker": go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Tom

[@flyingbarll2137]

Awesome stuff! Any chance we will ever see you in matches against some of the other KZbin golfers ? I Watch a lot of others would be cool to see ya in action against some of them

[@SagutoGolf]

I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice! My time at this juncture is dedicated to supporting my online school's members and creating quality lesson content for this channel. However, we'll see what the future holds with regard to your question....😎 Tom PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will really enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: 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

[@jasongiannone1229]

Saguto- let me tell you. I picked up golf during the pandemic and could barely break 120. I shoot mid 80’s now after adopting weight forward same plane back and down. I pure my irons 90% of the time but i think driver inconsistency is holding me back from breaking 80 ( shot 78 once last year and was hitting 6 iron off the tee) Im long compared to most guys i play with ( 6 iron carries 190-200) i cant seem to use your weight forward philosophy with driver.. any tips? I feel if i keep driver playable id be a single digit HCP

[@SagutoGolf]

That is some outstanding progress, Jason - well done!! 💪💪 It is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWHbpJaDrrNmrJo Beyond that, if you search the word "drive" on this channel you'll see some related content. Oftentimes when golfers are hitting everything well except for the driver it can be attributed to one of the following: 1) Their hips are not continuing their lateral slide through impact. This is common with the driver as the wider stance means that the hips have a greater distance to travel. If the hips stop moving laterally towards the target on the downswing then their rotation takes over, inhibiting any further necessary forward weight loading (we should be 80/20 forward halfway down, 90/10 at impact, and 95/5 in the finish), changing the low point and rerouting the club into a steeper angle of attack (AoA). This can produce a variety of undesirable results including fat and thin contact, topped shots and popups, straight pulls, and “banana” slices. Of great importance is keeping your upper torso/head in place (in other words, not moving towards the target from a face-on view) while the hips execute the lateral slide action. This preserves the swing center and the desired shallow AoA. 2) They are not allowing the length of the club to dictate the backswing path and are getting too steep as a result. The shaft of the driver is considerably longer than the other clubs and thus requires more of an around the body backswing as established by the shaft plane at address. It may "feel" flat as they take it back along the shaft plane for the first few feet, but as long as they maintain the "weight forward, shoulder down, and hands in" components while allowing the club to work around them, it should put them in the proper position at the top so they can attack the ball from the inside. (A good feel for that lead shoulder is "down and in, under the chin".) 3) Many believe - and some even teach - that we must try to "hit up on the ball" with the driver. However, consider that in our stock setup with the driver the hands are even with the inside of the lead thigh (as they are with all clubs when playing a standard shot) and our ball position is even with the inside of the heel of the lead foot. This presets a very slight degree of forward shaft lean with the driver. Beyond that, the ball is behind the zero-point of the swing (which is even with the lead shoulder), meaning that without any contrived manipulations the club will still be on its descent - albeit very close to flat - at impact. So, perhaps with the exception of folks with slower swing speeds - or those Long Drive participants teeing it extra high and hitting maybe 1-2 balls out of 10 onto a 60-yard wide "fairway" - in general the path is still ever so slightly down. In fact, the PGA Tour average with the driver is actually minus (e.g.: downward) 1.5 degrees - nearly level - and it should feel level - but slightly down nonetheless. (Here is an article on Ping’s website addressing this topic - ping.com/en-us/blogs/proving-grounds/optimal-launch-and-spin#:~:text=According%20to%20Trackman%2C%20PGA%20Tour,85%25%20ball%2Dflight%20laws ) By the way, if you've not already done so, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. In other words, the school is designed to have you mashing the ball through the bag, including the driver. 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. Keep up the great work! Tom

[@richiewalkertenfour]

Saguto, you rule

[@SagutoGolf]

LOL! Thanks Richie - I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you, and I appreciate your support!! Tom PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will really enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: 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

[@MegaTubescreamer]

the logic defies logic tom...🤣👍 but `if keeps on raining `my course will never be playable this year! and i`m bustin a gut to get out there ,cuz when the levee breaks 🎶🎸🌊⚡☔

[@SagutoGolf]

Yikes! Sorry to learn that you're still dealing with a whole lotta rain. Sounds like it's got you a bit dazed and confused and perhaps looking to head over the hills and far away from that misty mountain, maybe even thinking about goin' to California?.... Okay. I'll stop now.

[@michaelm.sinclair3205]

What are your wrist doing in the back swing? DO you fire down when the wrist bows or do you control the wrist ?? I have never had a lesson and my swing is similar to this, but my wrists are passive..

[@SagutoGolf]

I simply "allow" the wrists to work without forcing anything, Michael. In other words, if we pre-establish the connections properly in the setup and have a foundational base that facilitates a full centered turn without restriction, then once we've ingrained the correct actions through sequential drilling and repetition we can entrust the motion to the big muscles and allow the arms, wrists, hands, and club to simply go along for the ride and respond accordingly as if on autopilot. The power accumulators - including the proper arm, wrist, and hand action - will then naturally load and fire with no contrived manipulations or precise timing necessary, thereby returning the face to the position pre-established at address. It's called "giving up control to gain control", and it's the formula for consistently blissful ball striking and seemingly effortless power. While there are certainly videos on my channel that address this topic, a better option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Tom

[@mikedougherty1491]

Legend

[@SagutoGolf]

LOL! Thanks Mike - I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice! Tom

[@vincevita6872]

My hot point in this video was weight forward.... i noticed your back leg throughout the video... i try to picture a wedge on the outside of my foot so i dont shift to the back foot.... when i forget ... my shots seem to go, but not crisp....and of course a few duffs. Thank you for the reminder. Vince

[@SagutoGolf]

I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Vince! Indeed - the need for a weight shift in the golf swing is one of the greatest fallacies ever taught, and it has led many an amateur golfer into the vast abyss of chronic inconsistency and frustration. This system certainly allows for some transfer of pressure into the trail side during the takeaway. After all, we are moving the mass of the arms and club backwards during that initial stage of the swing. Some like to sense the dynamic pressure shifts; others prefer the feel of a gradual increasing of weight load into the lead leg from the start. However, in either scenario the key here is that we do not allow our mass - and thereby our swing center and low point - to drift back at any point. In the swing I teach we start with our weight forward (generally 55/45 for the short and mid irons, 60/40 for the longer clubs), gradually add more forward weight load into the transition (70/30), 80/20 halfway down, 90/10 impact, and 95/5 finish. There's no "weight shift"; instead, it's just a gradually increasing load onto the lead side. And the result is a centered, low-maintenance, body-friendly, consistent, and tremendously powerful motion. Thanks for your message and keep up the great work! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I 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

[@americanbadger6986]

Hey Tom. Would you recommend your school/system for someone who has zero knowledge of golf but wants to learn? Or would having some basic knowledge of a swing help?

[@ingeniousbraveheart]

I am an 80 year old prodigy of young Tom . playing the best golf in my life thanks to Young Tom .I will not mention the money I have spent on SO Called golf lessons every one shows you something different but that is how they make a living LOL . every demo from Young Tom is amazing keep it simple every club in the bag .even I understood the engineering cause and effect of the golf swing .As far as I and countless others can confirm Young Tom can walk on water .look no where else ❤

[@Trainwheel_Time]

I can tell you, as a member of the online course, that he starts at the beginning and goes through everything a beginner would need to know to get a successful start and beyond. Even as an experienced player I started at the beginning of the course as everything builds upon itself. It's a great course.

[@die7fox]

His online school is perfect for beginners. He does a great job of starting you with the bare basics and building on them.

[@SagutoGolf]

@americanbadger6986 - I'm guessing the kind responses to your question have provided you with sufficient ammunition to make an informed decision. Beginner, intermediate, or seasoned golfer, if you'd really like to get on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, sequential platform, then the online school is the place as it will make for a far more efficient, superior, and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. The school is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe spanning all ages, shapes, sizes, and abilities are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Thanks for your question, and welcome to this greatest of games!!! Tom

[@scottyh9513]

Tom, love your stuff but really struggling for power / distance. Any ideas ?

[@SagutoGolf]

Hi Scotty, It depends on how you are learning (i.e.: through these channel videos or through the comprehensive, step-by-step platform of the online school) and also how far along you are in the learning process. Typically, once this swing is running properly on autopilot golfers experience significant increases in length. If you are relatively early in your transition then you are likely still ingraining your "feels", thinking mechanical thoughts, and trying to overcome "ghosts of swings past". When you develop sufficient confidence in the motion that you are comfortable "giving up control", then the power accumulators will be loading properly on autopilot and you'll be able to just trust it and let it fly. At that point you'll have made that giant leap from playing "golf swing" to playing target-focused golf, and by then you should be seeing your yardages increase through the bag as they routinely do for golfers enrolled in the school. Here is a compilation of Power Drills from my channel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/anTYdn9oqqiJjaM Really, though, if you're not already enrolled the online school is the best place to learn this swing properly in a comprehensive, structured environment. The position-by-position detail you’ll get there is far superior to haphazardly piecing things together through a series of YT videos. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. The power is there. You just need to understand how to harness it! 💪💪 Tom

[@dannybtc1432]

I keep coming back to you

[@SagutoGolf]

Why would you ever think to cheat on me to begin with??.....😎 Seriously, please be careful in navigating the muddied, overly-complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. That is not a dig against any other teachers out there. It's simply best to commit to a system - whether it be this body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance method or another - put your blinders on, and stick to it. And if the system I teach appeals to you or at the very least stokes your curiosity, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many 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 TS

[@hermanecheverri9849]

How about the set up for the Driver? Thanks for the above , I hope I get 7 to 2, instad of 9 to 5

[@SagutoGolf]

Here are our setup keys in general terms: We should feel evenly balanced between heel and toe in both feet. This balance is achieved by first setting our knees over the toes (or at least over the toe end of our shoelaces) to activate the ground connection, and then pushing our butt out to incline the hips and chest so that a relationship with the ball is established. The arms hang down naturally from the shoulders with all clubs except the driver, for which we push them out an inch or so to encourage more of the around-the-body motion needed for that lengthy shaft. We address the ball stacked shoulders over hips over knees with our weight balanced 50/50. We then simply bump our hips one inch towards the target while keeping everything else in place. This presets a little more weight forward - around 55% for short and mid irons, 60% or so for the longer clubs including the driver - while retaining the stacked relationship. Both feet are flared outward approximately 10-20 degrees, with the knees similarly angled outward. This orientation facilitates a stress-free, flowing motion back and through, resulting in a very body-friendly, consistent, powerful swing. Stock ball position for the driver is even with the inside of the lead heel, and our hand position is the same with every club - even with the inside of the lead thigh. Beyond that it is essentially the same swing with every club. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWHbpJaDrrNmrJo Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ This will provide a nice foundational understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag. Tom

[@CHIEF-lj1nj]

Tom do you plan on putting jumbo max grips on your new set?

[@SagutoGolf]

So far I'm good with the midsize grips, which are the largest stock grips available from PXG. That should not be taken as a "rejection" of the JumboMax Ultralites that I had on my previous set as I really liked the feel as well as how they helped to keep my hands quiet through the zone. Tom

[@gordonkracoff4390]

Took your advice. Stayed centered, left arm straight, right arm tucked in. Per Hogan, elbows close together, inside elbows up. At the range, 12 partial swings to get the feel. Took 12 full swings with a 6 iron. 1 a little thin, 2 a little heavy, those three in the right direction. The other 9, HIT AS GOOD S I CAN HIT. 😀😀😀

[@SagutoGolf]

Fantastic!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Gordon; excellent job incorporating it into your swing. Thanks so much for sharing your ball striking success and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews

[@gordonkracoff4390]

One more practice session today. Hit a sand wedge. 2 things! NO GROUNDERS, NO TOPPING THE BALL, NO FAT HITS, my normal shots. And 2, a divot in front of the ball feels SOOOOOO good! 😊😊😊

[@akiegolfer]

Have you read The Four Magic Moves by Joe Dante, this book has a lot that you teach. The shoulders are the source, the right arm against the body. It's worth the read.

[@SagutoGolf]

I have not read it, but I appreciate knowing that! Thanks, Tom

[@blanchegreen3218]

(Larry 101st Vietnam Veteran) One of my problems which has impacted my improvements is having to many great swing tips. Two questions: Would using my shoulders instead of my hands and arms have an impact on how my hips move in the downswing? and would being stacked on my Driver work as well. Thanks

[@SagutoGolf]

Hi Larry, 1) Yes. If we pre-establish the connections properly in the setup and have a foundational base that facilitates a full centered turn without restriction, then once we've ingrained the correct actions through sequential drilling and repetition we can entrust the motion to the big muscles of the shoulders and allow the hips, arms, wrists, hands, and club to simply go along for the ride and respond accordingly as if on autopilot. The power accumulators - including the proper arm, wrist, and hand action - will then naturally load and fire with no contrived manipulations or precise timing necessary, thereby returning the face to the position pre-established at address. It's called "giving up control to gain control", and it's the formula for consistently blissful ball striking and seemingly effortless power. 2) Yes. Setting up "stacked" also applies to the driver. In fact, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. For example, with the longer clubs we setup with slightly more weight forward - around 60% as opposed to 55% with the short irons. Additionally, the stock ball position with the driver is even with the inside of the heel or the lead foot, and we also push the handle of the club out an extra inch or so away form us to encourage more of an around the body motion required for the longer shaft. To demonstrate the similarities, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWHbpJaDrrNmrJo Tom

[@blanchegreen3218]

(Larry) Thanks for the great detailed analysis feedback!

[@edhalsim]

Looks really good. Just wondering…you’re supposed to keep your weight forward throughout the swing? Several instructors think that’s crazy. I just want to do whatever gives me the most consistent solid contact with no loss of distance.

[@SagutoGolf]

Unfortunately, Ed, such sorcery from this dark underworld of golf instruction rarely finds its way to the mainstream because if too many folks found out about it the mainstream would then be rendered irrelevant....... 😎 Consider that despite all the advances in equipment, technology, golf course grooming, etc. the average golfer still struggles to break 100. Epic failures within the realm of “conventional” instruction, perhaps??? So many misconstrued and/or misguided teachings - such as taking the club straight back, turning the shoulders level while independently lifting the arms, shifting into and torquing against a firm trail side, firing the hips, actively rolling the hands through impact, etc. - have relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of inconsistency and chronic frustration (and chronic back/knee/hip pain as well). I’m doing my best here to clear these up one by one and put an end to this madness. So to this end, the need for a weight shift in the golf swing is one of the greatest fallacies ever taught, and it has led many an amateur golfer into the vast abyss of chronic inconsistency and frustration. This system certainly allows for some transfer of pressure into the trail side during the takeaway. After all, we are moving the mass of the arms and club backwards during that initial stage of the swing. Some like to sense the dynamic pressure shifts; others prefer the feel of a gradual increasing of weight load into the lead leg from the start. However, in either scenario the key here is that we do not allow our mass - and thereby our swing center and low point - to drift back at any point. In the swing I teach we start with our weight forward (generally 55/45 for the short and mid irons, 60/40 for the longer clubs), gradually add more forward weight load into the transition (70/30), 80/20 halfway down, 90/10 impact, and 95/5 finish. There's no "weight shift"; instead, it's just a gradually increasing load onto the lead side. And the result is a centered, low-maintenance, body-friendly, consistent, and tremendously powerful motion. While there are certainly plenty of videos on my channel that address this topic, a better option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Tom