Hogan's SLING Drill - A HUGE BREAKTHROUGH for 99% of Golfers!

Huge golf swing breakthrough that 99% of golfers need to know. Ben Hogan's simple 3 minute sling drill is tremendously powerful.
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[@mamasnjez]

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[@ryanbonesio7234]

I am not a golfer, I am a baseball instructor/coach that likes to look into movements in other sports to continue to learn and find correlations. One thing we do, that works incredibly well in teaching the top hand in the baseball swing is to work on this exact movement, we will talk to them about skipping a rock across a pond and it clicks. For infielders we will talk about their arm action when feeding for a double play, it is the exact same movement. Loved this video, awesome stuff!

[@SagutoGolf]

I appreciate your validating remarks, Ryan! As a former baseball player myself I am very aware of the related motions you are referring to. By the way, if interested here is another video from my channel's archives which features a baseball move: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6XcfpSJYsiGh8k I hope to see you here again if you ever decide to take up the great sport of golf! Tom Saguto, PGA

[@swift1y]

Saguto's Swing Secrets. The triple S of success. A goldmine of golf information and it's all right here for the taking. Thank you for all the consistently helpful videos.

[@SagutoGolf]

LOL!! My pleasure! I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content for this fantastic swing system and my teaching style are resonating with you!! Thanks again for your validating remarks and ongoing support!! Tom

[@Jeremy-yr8yg]

Was reading a book called “One move to better golf.” He talked about Hogans swing and basically said the “one move” is to start the back swing with your left shoulder turning into or toward the left shoulder. It starts the coiling of the upper body correctly. I tried it yesterday and I’ll be damned if my ball striking didn’t improve significantly!! I’m a 51 year old newbie by the way and using Hogans 5 lessons. Your videos have helped tremendously also!! Thanks man!!

[@SagutoGolf]

Welcome to this greatest of games, Jeremy!! There's a lot of great information in that "Five Lessons" book, but there have also been many misinterpretations that have led numerous golfers - and their ball flight - astray. I do my best to take what Mr. Hogan conveyed in the book as his "feels", apply it to the reality of what he actually did in his swing, and translate it into something we all can learn well from. Because if we can get Hogan right there are tremendously effective swing keys to be garnered. By the way, due to their popularity I've combined my Hogan lesson videos into a playlist series on this channel. Here's the link if you are interested: kzbin.info/aero/PLV62KxT7Mp7IyNDRp0hZK1F1OScdXx-u1 Thanks for your message, keep up the great work, and - most importantly - have fun out there!! Tom PS: By the way, since my lesson 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

[@lauberge49]

Did you mean right shoulder turning into the left shoulder?

[@hookrslice]

Or did you mean turn your left shoulder into your right shoulder?

[@geoffhunt7965]

I can’t believe you’ve done it again but I swear this is your best helpful video yet!

[@SagutoGolf]

I appreciate your kind words regarding this video, Geoff, and I am glad to hear that the instructional details contained therein resonated with you to such an extent!! Keep on "slinging" it!! Tom

[@richardemlyn-williams6504]

Thanks

[@SagutoGolf]

Thank you so much, Richard - I sincerely appreciate your support and I am very glad to know that you are enjoying my channel's content!! Tom

[@richardemlyn-williams6504]

One problem I do have is getting used to hitting the ball harder. Having Never hit turf before,( I’m 75), always trying to hit clean! , hitting ball/turf is hard to get used to. But I LOVE the more rounded swing- it feels flat to start with, but Much better after a few shots. Thanks Tom. Really enjoying your vids. I’m trying to get my 2 brothers to try it too, but at 80, they are loath to try!!!😂😂

[@russquick7899]

Tom-As an old baseball pitcher you've taken me back to when I could really "Sling it" when I reverted to sidearm. Thanks for bringing this old memory back. I'll see if I can recapture the golden days of yesterday. A great visual. You always bring a special message.-Stay well-Russ

[@SagutoGolf]

Well then, Russ, you've got a nice head start on most. SO yes - take a trip down memory lane and start slinging those submarine fastballs!! Tom

[@netineti44]

Thank you Tom for the very dynamic, explicit and humoristic way you have in teachinc. Always appeciate your coherent explanations. And most of all... it works!

[@SagutoGolf]

My pleasure! I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and "lesson and a show" teaching style are resonating with you!! Thanks so much for sharing your ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom Saguto, PGA PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews

[@johnschwartz1536]

Excellent description and demonstration Tom of Hogan's Sling Drill! About a year or so ago, I started paying more attention to the key role that the folded right arm has in the golf swing. The folding and unfolding of a tucked in right arm "not down, but toward the target" was a key disclosure for me. It definitely helps to eliminate chunk-e-cheeses!" Well Done As Always Tom! Keep Up The Good Work!!

[@SagutoGolf]

Thanks John! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I appreciate your validating remarks thereof!! Tom

[@brandontsosie4514]

Thanks a lot. This is what I've been trying to find to help my swing for a few weeks now thanks

[@SagutoGolf]

My pleasure, Brandon! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and now that you are armed with this knowledge I hope you are able to use it to the betterment of your game. Thanks for letting me know! Tom Saguto, PGA PS: By the way, since my channel’s content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews

[@Deke-wy3me]

Ok Tom, I finally decided to order the precision impact trainer with the $40 discount. I have been following your videos for about a year and was totally happy with my swing and compression contact. However!!!! Using this training aid takes this to a new level. I thought I was hands forward compressing the ball. I was close but this training aid really set things right. The sound of hitting a fully cooked crispy kfc shot is an amazing sound. Unbelievably, I have added about 7/10 yards per club. I highly recommend this training aid, I would even go as far as to say it should be a mandatory part of your teaching. Thank you Tom!!!!

[@SagutoGolf]

*Fantastic!!* I'm thrilled to know that you are pleased with your new Precision Impact Trainer and that it is performing so well for you - as it should - right out of the box!! Thanks so much for sharing your resulting dramatic improvements in both impact quality and distance, and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom Saguto, PGA PS: By the way, since my channel’s content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews

[@NonnyStrikes]

What really convinced me your teachings work...using my dominant/trail hand to control my swing, start to finish. I fought so long trying to keep my lead arm straight...when all it took was a few hours playing with just my trail hand and the left arm naturally got straight. Not only that, it really feels like skipping a stone. It gives me one thought after setup. That's beauty. I'm knocking down my avg in mens league and on a mission to win the championship. You'll be the first to know when I do brother! LETS GO!

[@SagutoGolf]

It sure does simplify things down to a very basic and reliable level, Johnny. Nice job!! Now get out there and skip your way to that championship!! 💪💪 Tom

[@NonnyStrikes]

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[@ichewtoast111]

Out of the hundreds of videos, I’ve seen I think this one has helped me the most

[@SagutoGolf]

I’m very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing! Thanks so much for validating it with your results and keep up the great work!! Tom Saguto, PGA PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my recently updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews

[@BrigCSVidyasagar]

This is the best video I have ever seen. I used to suffer less distance when I hit the golf ball. But now I learnt from this excellent video how t sling the golf club like throwing a pebble on the pond . Thank you so much,.

[@SagutoGolf]

My pleasure!! I am very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Thanks so much for sharing your ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, since my lesson 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

[@INCHO222]

Just by tucking my trail arm in and committing to the sling made my shots so much straighter and longer - it just reduces so many variables associated with my futile efforts to shallow the club. Played today in windy UK and even in the wind my shots kept line due to reduced spin. THANKS!

[@SagutoGolf]

OUTSTANDING!! I am very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. 💪💪 Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my lesson 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

[@hookrslice]

Awesome video Tom! I want to see a part two of this video, where you apply the sling to the Driver. I’m sure many people would love to see it as well. Keep on Posting awesome videos.

[@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! The "sling" absolutely applies to the driver. In fact, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWHbpJaDrrNmrJo. Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag, as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Thanks for your kind words and support - I'm very glad to know that you are enjoying my content! Tom Saguto, PGA

[@berilingua420]

One of the best tip ever for me.This stone throwing technique finally click with me.Thanks Saguto.Cheers and God bless you.

[@SagutoGolf]

Fantastic! I'm very glad to know that this lesson aided in your understanding, and now that you are armed with this knowledge I hope you are able to use it to the betterment of your game. Thank you for your message and support, and keep up the great work! God bless, Tom Saguto, PGA PS: By the way, since my channel’s content is clicking with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews

[@blanchegreen3218]

Tom another great series of drills to understand the “slinging of the club through the ball. At the gym l have incorporated on my knees and pushing a lightweight barbell with my impact trainer you recommended.

[@SagutoGolf]

Thanks - I'm glad this video resonated with you! Keep up the great work - in the gym and on the course - and keep on slinging it!! 💪💪 Tom

[@scottproctor2112]

This is another awesome lesson. I've did this drill after reading Ben Hogan's Five lessons. It's an amazing drill that does wonders in your swing. I did this drill just taking the club back to my hips with my trail arm staying attached. Every ball was dead straight and the distance was so very surprising. I played 18 holes only taking the club to my hips and slinging and I actually did about like I usually do, except always dead straight. Doing this with the full swing, I used a lot less energy. I have learned so much from Tom Saguto in his online course and videos that golf is so much fun now!! This is a game that without studying the proper techniques that Tom shows in his course, I don't think I could have ever put it all together. His online course gives you more ammo than you can use, you just have to apply those principles as you go in his course and it all comes together.

[@SagutoGolf]

Thanks Scott! Your kind words and ongoing support for the online school are sincerely appreciated, and I'm thrilled for your continued progress! Keep up the fantastic work!! 💪💪 Tom

[@scottproctor2112]

@@SagutoGolf Thank you for sharing your all of your experience in your course that I'm sure, took years to learn and finding what works the best and even a swing that is easy on the body. A friend on the golf course today said you are hitting the ball excellent. I said you have to check out slinging Saguto, that's why I now have a KFC card. Love it!!!

[@connorhaaf1797]

This video was SOOO helpful! Is there any chance you could do some of these swing thought / drill videos with a driver?

[@SagutoGolf]

I appreciate that, Connor, and I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you! This lesson also applies to the driver. In fact, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: 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

[@rockbandgamer]

This is exactly what I’m working on right now tom! Dropping into the slot and skipping that stone. I love to see that you posted this.

[@SagutoGolf]

Great! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you and helped to validate your work, and I hope the "slinging drill" contained therein performs well when you put it into practice! Tom PS: By the way, since my lesson 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

[@mikehammer8555]

Love it, I could hear the crispyness ! Sling without turning wrist, that’s the part I was messing up, I just gotta turn shoulders!

[@SagutoGolf]

Yes!! No need for - or benefit to - micromanaging the swing with the hands and wrists, Mike. In fact, with regard to this erroneous notion that we need to affect some type of active hand-rolling “release", given the inability of most folks to spend sufficient time at the range to lock in the required exactness of such an action this misguided thought has led countless golfers astray. It's not something that even the vast majority of pros are trying to consciously manufacture during the split second that the clubhead is traveling a distance of approximately 6' from parallel to parallel at speeds in excess of 100 mph. The forearms will naturally "trade places" from pre- to post-impact, but this should not be construed as a contrived move (although many a casual observer has gone down that rabbit hole). There really ought not be any active manipulation of the hands/wrists through the zone and attempts to precisely time any such rolling or flipping - which does nothing for swing speed - have relegated many an amateur to the vast abyss of inconsistency and frustration. While there are certainly other 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 validating remarks and keep it crispy out there!! Tom

[@kav1208]

Thanks Tom, I could really get a feel of the left leg (right hand striker) whilst doing the sling, I hadn't really noticed that much when golf swinging but it definitely is more dominate when slinging, so I am taking more notice now with the golf swing.Cheers

[@SagutoGolf]

Fantastic! The fact that you are now feeling that tells me that your are executing this action properly. Excellent job incorporating the sling into your swing, and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my lesson 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

[@kav1208]

@@SagutoGolf Thanks Tom, I have the Free mini course , cheers John

[@INNERCONNECTEDUNIVERSE]

I was slinging the club head! Feels a bit similar! You are a very good instructor! Thanks for sharing!

[@SagutoGolf]

AWESOME!! 👍👍 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 validating this slinging lesson with your experience and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my lesson 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

[@rondziuk3]

Tom, another Great video, especially the difference between sling versus twisting the wrists. I have the Precision Impact Trainer, which seems to make sense to impact. However, it doesn't seem to make sense with releasing the wrist as in the skipping stone analogy, which I think produces quite a bit of speed. I'd love you hear your thoughts. Thanks very much, Ron

[@SagutoGolf]

I'm very glad to know that this slinging lesson resonated with you, Ron, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice! Don't worry about that post-impact wrist action while using the Precision Impact. It's grooving a proper impact condition for you. Once you take it off your wrists will respond as they should if you execute the motion correctly. Thanks! Tom PS: By the way, since my lesson 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

[@Jtw18_]

Hey Tom, Great video! I am a 16 year old golfer and you are one of the best golf instructors I have seen! I've been using this tip on the course with my Irons I recently got new R flex top flight irons I have to practice with because before I was using Stiff shafts with ruined my iron game a lot, but I've been getting solid contact just bad miss hits but the new iron change will help me a lot! Thanks so much for the tip Tom! Also Can this tip also work for longer Irons (Like a 3,4 or 5.) and Woods and Drivers?

[@pointzerotwo]

Tom is very busy, so just trying to help. The swing is the same for every club, so basically nothing changes from club to club other than the length of the shaft, which then changes the angle of the swing plane. If you take your favorite pro golfer, and watch them swing in slow motion from the back, you will see this difference wedge to wood.

[@SagutoGolf]

@Jtw18_ - I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! Congratulations on your new irons! And yes - as @pointzerotwo accurately conveyed in reply to you, 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 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. Keep up the great work and have fun out there! Tom

[@cliffbar1]

This video helped me shoot even par! Amazing tips and advice for more accurate tee shots

[@SagutoGolf]

That is AWESOME!! 💪💪 I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and your fabulous round, and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my lesson 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

[@MB-rh3ym]

This is your best video yet. And I agree with you, this is the most important piece of a great swing and pure ball striking.

[@SagutoGolf]

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

[@jaytoro9778]

Tom. Only recently found your videos. I’ve seen a coach many times and spent untold amounts and it did help BUT I was stuck in the mid to upper 80’s. Irons were inconsistent and I had no confidence I’d even hit the green from 150-190. Your teaching methods and simple ball striking drills are second to none. I’ve only practiced swing and one range day. I’m hitting it straighter and farther! Now I have to readjust my club selection, ha! My 9 iron is carrying 150 yds! You have a new monthly subscriber! Thanks so much. Oh yeah. That crispy sound off my irons, never heard that before until now. Love it!!!!

[@SagutoGolf]

That's awesome, Jay!! 💪💪 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. (Though I'm sorry for your "problem" of having to recalibrate your yardages... 😆) Thanks so much for sharing your dramatic ball striking improvement, welcome to the club, and keep up the great work!! Tom

[@warwickkerr11]

Great vid .... this really helped me identify a fault . To get to that position before the sling i was not turning my shoulders back to the ball on correct plane. So the drill has got me in the correct position to sling correctly. Tx tom

[@SagutoGolf]

Fantastic! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I appreciate you sharing your results with the drill. Keep up the great work and keep on slinging it!! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, since my lesson 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

[@sachmostaub1990]

I love the simplicity of your explanation. Can’t wait to implement your swing thought.

[@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 lesson 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

[@claesmahlen7174]

Thanks for another great video. Regarding the right upper arm. You demonstrate how you glue it to your right side. However in your full swing it appears that it's not quite as tight to the body. I find that when I keep it really tight (in order to create a consistent swing) it creates other problems. Would you say that it's possible to have it too glued to the side of the body?

[@SagutoGolf]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! It is certainly acceptable to have a few inches of space between the trail elbow and the torso at the top, just like I have in my swing. The key is that the arm has not lost its "tucked" orientation and the elbow is definitely not flying away, meaning that it is in perfect position to reconnect in the downswing. "Gluing" it in there is a "feel" that is necessary for most amateurs to achieve this desired action - at least until they have properly ingrained it. Tom PS: By the way, since my lesson 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

[@JR40119]

All your videos have helped my golf game, I’d love to come down to Myrtle to play a round!

[@SagutoGolf]

It's a great place to play many rounds! 😎 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 lesson 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

[@signedup2462]

I learned from your videos to simplfy the swing. Weight more forward was a big change. After that i was able to figure out why i was pulling and/or snap hooking. It was what you called screwdriving. And i was able to focus on not turning my forearms and wrists over. Results: straighter shots and center of clubface contact. This video, perfectly, demonstrates what i was able to figure out after taking to task two concepts. I'm glad your presentation was not typical, (which was probably why i kept watching). Over-produced presentations with many of short clips pasted together or super high tech swing labs are not my level. I'm more of a command-line first operator. A stick, a ball and the green & blue expanse. Some easy-going comraderie would be the sauce on the smoked ribs. Not necessary but if its good -tee it up.

[@SagutoGolf]

I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that this lesson and my instruction content/style in general are resonating with you!! Thanks for your validating remarks and for sharing your improvement, and keep it saucy-crispy out there!! 😎 Tom PS: By the way, if you've not already joined have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, 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.

[@kurzhaarguy]

Great illustration. My father-in-law got me started in this game. He told me repeatedly to skip a stone with my trail arm. I struggled with that but this makes it more clear.

[@SagutoGolf]

Thanks! I'm very glad to know that this lesson provided that clarity for you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice! Tom PS: By the way, since my lesson 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

[@gregnorris2205]

Tom the swing is so easy with this technique. Effortless power with simple movement through the swing slot every time. Yahoo!

[@SagutoGolf]

That's exactly what this timeless Hogan drill aims to provide, Greg! Thanks for validating it with your experience and keep up the great work!! Tom

[@charlesash63]

Skipping the stone -- magic move! Brilliant Tom!!!

[@SagutoGolf]

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

[@bertpainter8385]

Been learning this related baseball sidearm move (second base throw), or opposite hand frisbee (for those who used to throw a lot of different ways with frisbee) move, or slap shot move for the golf club lately. Or as you mention here the rock skipping throw and it works to get to the correct impact position for golf. Still need to keep the tilt though through impact, which I'm still slightly standing up with my torso and not getting to full extension position past the ball. Baby steps. I have one of the precisian wrist impact trainers. When I 1st used it and filmed myself I noticed I could still flip my wrist badly. I recently found that if I concentrate on my front wrist bending into position on the back and also keeping it bent during impact I won't flip as often after impact. Still needs some work to keep extension full with a natural follow through. I should say that I'm a member of Saguto golf school. I just wish you would have an membership fee to analyze our swings individually like some others do. That would really help out a lot more to make the right corrections. Your instructional videos are great, but it takes the right knowledge to view your own swing and see the needed improvements to make.

[@SagutoGolf]

I appreciate you sharing those various "feels" that you have been working with, Bert! And by the way, I absolutely do offer an a la carte swing video analysis service. Here is a link where you can learn more about this: noodle.shop/sagutogolf Thanks for your message and keep up the great work!! Tom

[@bobpues863]

SLING IT, baby!!! Pure gold, Tom 🎉

[@SagutoGolf]

Thanks Bob! I'm very glad to know that this timeless Hogan drill and the related lesson resonated with you to such an extent!! Keep it golden crispy out there!! Tom

[@raymondmedemblik9374]

Best explanation yet to help me understand the difference between rotating the hands and not at impact

[@SagutoGolf]

I appreciate that, Raymond, and I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you. hope it performs well when you put it into practice! Indeed, with regard to this notion that we need to affect some type of active hand-rolling “release", given the inability of most folks to spend sufficient time at the range to lock in the required exactness of such an action this misguided thought has led countless golfers astray. It's not something that even the vast majority of pros are trying to consciously manufacture during the split second that the clubhead is traveling a distance of approximately 6' from parallel to parallel at speeds in excess of 100 mph. The forearms will naturally "trade places" from pre- to post-impact, but this should not be construed as a contrived move (although many a casual observer has gone down that rabbit hole). There really ought not be any active manipulation of the hands through the zone and attempts to precisely time any such rolling or flipping - which does nothing for swing speed - have relegated many an amateur to the vast abyss of inconsistency and frustration. Thanks for your message! Tom PS: By the way, since my lesson 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

[@premiumc2282]

Hey Tom what do you recommend the lead arm does or feels like ? I saw another comment say to focus primarily on train arm for better impact. should I not think about lead arm and just try to keep it straight ?

[@SagutoGolf]

The lead arm is the radius of our swing circle, and as such if we desire ball striking consistency we should endeavor to preserve our radius from address to post-impact. Our lead arm should hang down relatively straight without any "forcing" at address. From there, as long as we have a proper setup which is supportive of an unrestricted motion we ought to be able to maintain the same level of straightness that we started with. This is not difficult to accomplish as long as we don't try to take it back beyond our body’s natural stopping point. It all begins with a good setup that facilitates an effortless 45 degrees of hip turn. From there all we need is another 45 degrees of shoulder turn to get to the full 90. If any of those turns are restricted by an improper setup, then the lead arm will fight the stymied torso and have a good chance of breaking down. As for the trail arm, it will fold to 90 degrees in the backswing and both wrists will hinge as a result, but as long as we keep our connections and arm structure intact these actions should occur naturally as if on autopilot and ought not have to be forced or consciously manufactured. In more general terms, I do my best to convey multiple “feels” or thoughts throughout the swing wherever possible. We're all different physiologically and psychologically, and something that resonates effectively with one golfer may not necessarily work for another. As such, it is important to understand that the lessons on this channel - while fully aligned with the swing method I teach - address a variety of topics, issues, feels, and/or common flaws/fixes from one episode to the next. They are certainly not intended to be taken as a comprehensive, step-by-step, position-by-position learning platform like the structured curriculum of my online school, which I strongly recommend to anyone who truly wishes to get on the proper path towards owning this swing as it will make for a far more efficient and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through my KZbin content. The lessons and drills provide the guidelines and set the boundaries, while allowing ample leeway for each individual golfer to infuse and exercise their own uniqueness. 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. Would you like to learn some key aspects of the body-friendly, powerful, low-maintenance swing system I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my recently updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal instruction method that is delivering the referenced results. Thanks, Tom Saguto, PGA

[@royangel7674]

Great lesson. Thanks for sharing. Now I'm off to the range to "sling It".

[@SagutoGolf]

I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Roy, and I hope you had fun out there slinging it on the range!! Tom PS: By the way, since my lesson 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

[@rushbycraig1240]

In your grip do you have a strong right hand position? Seems like you would need to if the feel you're trying to get is the right palm facing more upward.

[@SagutoGolf]

Actually, I play with a more neutral grip. What you are referring to is more of a function of the external rotation of the trail arm and retraction of the trail shoulder, both of which should happen naturally if we establish and maintain the proper connections and execute a full shoulder turn. For example, here is an episode from my channel's archives related to the "tucked" trail arm: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGW5gJWcot5mb8k And while I certainly have other videos 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 structured learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Tom Saguto, PGA

[@jasonschmidt157]

Tom and Todd Graves have been the only coaches that have ever “REALLY” helped my swing. I’ve tried so many different techniques and for me nothing has ever been repeatable. I use a few of Moe Norman swing patterns combined with what Tom teaches and I’m playing the best golf I’ve ever played

[@SagutoGolf]

That's fantastic, Jason! 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 keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom

[@jeffwoodburn3612]

When you sling, are you using just shoulder to push or shoulder and arm? Thanks for all the great insights. It is helpful to all of us struggling golfers. Not necessary to go anywhere else on the internet anymore. 😀

[@SagutoGolf]

I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Jeff, 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. Ideally we should simply "allow" the hand/wrist/arm actions to happen without forcing anything. If we have a secure grip, 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 positions 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. And while I certainly have other videos 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 again for your message and support! Tom

[@Deke-wy3me]

@@SagutoGolfTom it seem if I add the feeling of twisting my wrist counter clockwise to start the downswing it jams my right elbow in. Am I correct in this feeling?

[@squarebelt2089]

Just got my impact trainer Thx for the discount cant wait to hit the range tomorrow

[@SagutoGolf]

Awesome!! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!! Tom

[@gregsaiter3768]

Very similar to Greg Norman's "The Secret" which I have used for a long time. Great video.

[@SagutoGolf]

Thanks Greg - I appreciate your kind words regarding this video, and I'm very glad to know that the lesson contained therein resonated with you!! Tom PS: By the way, since my lesson 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

[@MrLuigiFercotti]

As a lefty playing right handed, I practiced throwing underhand with my non-dominant right hand which was super helpful. I had a tendency to get the right side out and over, no good.

[@SagutoGolf]

I'm glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and nice job figuring out how to train that non-dominant trail hand. Thanks for sharing that and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my lesson 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

[@MrLuigiFercotti]

@@SagutoGolf Right on

[@jodyroper5105]

I had a left wrist injury, i worked at a golf course at the time, so i hit balls right handed for months. This did up my game when i was able to get both hands on the club.

[@SagutoGolf]

Nice job making some tasty lemonade out of that lemon, Jody, and thanks for validating this drill with your personal experience!! Keep up the great work! Tom

[@johnmacmillan627]

Hmm, I’m going to try this. Thanks for the advice

[@SagutoGolf]

My pleasure, John! 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 lesson content seems to be 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

[@webersjw1]

To use the skipping a rock analogy, how far ahead of the ball would you say you would feel like the rock is taking it's first bounce? Or would it be more that you are skipping a rock above the ground at hand height if that makes sense?

[@SagutoGolf]

As described in this video, rehearse the stone skipping motion as if you were actually skipping a stone on a pond straight in front of you. AND THEN....tilt your torso downward as if addressing a ball and execute the exact same motion on that inclined angle. That's the feel. 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

[@sambascombe440]

This is just crazy!! Just been trying to imatate this up the range my 7 irons just gone from 165 fade to a 180 draw 😮

[@SagutoGolf]

That's awesome, Sam!! 💪💪 I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I appreciate you validating it with your dramatic ball striking improvement!! Thanks for your message and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my lesson 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

[@jackbowman4788]

Good video Tom-the great Pete Cowen calls it "spinning the forearm down" while not turning the hands

[@SagutoGolf]

Thanks Jack - I'm glad to know that this lesson resonated with you! Tom

[@ReevenL24]

Tommyyyyy you should make some more course vlogs like you did in the past, I really enjoyed those! Also, could you make some videos on some short game tips? Thanks!!

[@SagutoGolf]

The course vlogs are rather difficult for me to justify from a cost-benefit perspective. They take considerable time to record and produce, and they just don't garner anywhere near the viewership and interest in comparison to the lesson videos. I must keep the desires of my general audience in mind in this regard. That's not to say I won't do another at some point, but my primary focuses are supporting my online school and its members while creating quality instruction content for this channel's subs and visitors. Here is a chipping lesson video that has helped a lot of golfers improve their greenside performance: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5LXk3RpbrCniMU Beyond that, you may also find a few videos if you enter the word "chip", “putt”, or "bunker" into this channel's search bar. However, the vast majority of my short game content can be found in the online school: saguto.golf Thanks! Tom

[@robertbelyea5767]

​@@SagutoGolf you have no desire at all to smoke those dorky KZbin golfers like Micah Morris, Good Good, Grant Horvat, DOD King, etc???

[@vd3364]

I go back to this exact drill when the right arm begins to take over my swing, or when I notice the chicken wing. This is an excellent description of how to keep the correct position and more importantly, the feel of it.

[@SagutoGolf]

Nice! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I appreciate you validating it with your experience!! Tom PS: By the way, since my lesson 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

[@SS-cm3cz]

All I can say is watching your videos and going out and hitting the range with your tips then playing on the course has my playing buddies saying damn your game is getting better and better every time we play I can't say THANK YOU ENOUGH 👍🏿⛳️

[@SagutoGolf]

That is AWESOME!! 👍👍 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 improvement, keep up the fantastic work, and keep on amazing your buddies!! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, if you've not already joined, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, 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.

[@jlaudamusic5190]

This makes alot of sense. Puts the club in the right spot!

[@SagutoGolf]

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

[@mistiwjordan3268]

The sling motion makes sense however what would you say to a newby golf lady that uses both left and right hands, I've learned with right handed clubs, but my throwing hand is my left hand, the sling has made me confused and what's best I write eith my left hand but was forced to do many things right handed growing up, any advice would be helpful

[@SagutoGolf]

Well, Misti, if your left hand is your dominant one, then short of saying that you need to train your trail hand to hit - which I realize may be difficult - I would recommend you work on maintaining your connections and allowing the big muscles to bring you into impact. 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. One of the keys in your situation is to not allow that strong arm - which probably seems to have a mind of its own in anxiously wanting to take over - to jump ahead of the lower body and throw the entire downswing out of sequence, because if it does you're likely taking regular trips to Pull-Slice City. If you can train it instead to be a "slave" to the big muscles to the point where the shaft is parallel to the ground on the way down, then you should be in position to hit hard with the dominant hand as if it were a tennis backhand shot or throwing a frisbee. While there are certainly numerous videos on my channel that address the topics of a body-driven swing and various downswing feels, 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

[@TeddyCavachon]

What I do on a daily basis is swing an old 6 iron with just my trail arm to whack weeds in my back yard. What that teaches better than the ball toss drill is how to time and control the release of the trail foot and side bending of the spine to shallow the path of the club and hit a precise spot on the ground with it. If the back foot doesn’t lift the hips don’t release and the club gets stuck elbow over trail hip and the club head flips and hits behind the target. If the back foot comes up too soon or too rapidly the hips and hands get too far ahead and the target is missed or miss hit. Unlike the ball drill the weight and leverage of he club when swung with just the trail hand with progressively increasing side bend automatically forces the trail elbow down and externally rotates the arm. It teaches one how to use the kinetic energy of the club to steer the hands instead of trying (in vain) to steer the club with the hands, the mistake most beginners make.

[@funkster007]

Extra crispy!! Saw a short clip of Hogan explaining just that recently. I'm so ready for the summer. Another awesome tip, Tom.😎🏌‍♀⛳

[@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! And yes - this is what Mr. Hogan meant when he famously quipped that if he started the downswing properly he wished he'd had three right hands to power the strike. Thanks for your message, keep up the fantastic work, and have a great season!! Tom PS: By the way, since my lesson 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

[@Sfishpet]

I have been playing golf for 30 years now. Since using your technique, I easily shot a 78 today with a sore back. I could have shot in the high 60s if I didn't lip out 10 easy birdies.

[@SagutoGolf]

You lipped out "ten easy birdies"?? That ought to have put you in course record territory.....😬💪💪 Anyway, I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you. Thanks so much for sharing your excellent round and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: That sore back ought not to have come from this swing as it is a proven body--friendly method. I can vouch for that through my own personal experience as a golfer who previously experienced back pain, and It is further validated by the fact that a significant percentage of my students and online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, 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 joined, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.

[@DonaldEdgecombe]

I’m working on the sling and loving the contact. Long irons are going great but short irons are weak and right. Trackman says open face.

[@SagutoGolf]

If you are swinging and slinging the same way with every club, Donald, then I would check your setup first: ball position, hand position, and face angle. 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 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. Keep up the great work! Tom

[@MarkFinegan]

Tom, my only issue is that I am a natural left hander who plays right handed, the slinging motion for me with the right hand is reasonably awkward to do . Is there a fix for people like myself ? Cheers from Australia , and I love your lessons.

[@SagutoGolf]

I'm very glad to know that you are enjoying my instruction content, Mark! It's an interesting scenario, but you're definitely not alone! Just ask Phil (from the opposite side, of course)... 😎 Short of saying that you need to train your trail hand to hit - which I realize may be difficult - I would recommend you work on maintaining your connections and allowing the big muscles to bring you into impact. 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. Here are a few lessons on this topic: One of the keys in your situation is to not allow that strong arm - which probably seems to have a mind of its own in anxiously wanting to take over when you're trying to bust one - to jump ahead of the lower body and throw the entire downswing out of sequence, because if it does you're likely taking regular trips to Pull-Slice City. If you can train it instead to be a "slave" to the big muscles to the point where the shaft is parallel to the ground on the way down, then you should be in position to hit hard with the dominant hand as if it were a tennis backhand shot or throwing a frisbee. While there are certainly videos on my channel that address these various "feels", 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 I hope that helps! Cheers, Tom

[@markklein6356]

This swing by far the easiest to do imo. I feel soild and athletic doing it . I started this weeks ago and love it. Thanks brother

[@SagutoGolf]

Awesome, Mark, and thanks so much for validating this swing system with your personal experience!! Thanks for your message and keep up the fantastic work!! 💪💪 Tom

[@SupSlade]

This is great and interestingly enough, I was just reading Hogan's 5 fundamentals last night!

[@SagutoGolf]

Thanks! I hope this demonstration further clarified what he was referring to! By the way, due to their popularity I've combined my Hogan lesson videos into a playlist series on this channel. Here's the link if you are interested: kzbin.info/aero/PLV62KxT7Mp7IyNDRp0hZK1F1OScdXx-u1 Tom

[@SupSlade]

@@SagutoGolf Thanks so much, Tom. Strangely enough since watching this video and rereading Hogan's book, I just shot my best 9 hole score ever of 1 over 37! I have never broken 40 before. (15 handicap) Thanks again for your videos as they have helped me so much!

[@tradrlarryone1827]

Your videos are gold. Love them.

[@SagutoGolf]

Thanks - I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! Tom Saguto, PGA PS: By the way, since my channel’s content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews

[@ElVerdeVida]

Thanks amazing tips and... AMAZING SHOES (love em)

[@SagutoGolf]

My pleasure -- I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! And yes - those Athalonz Mana Mangrove Pro shoes are fabulous!! 👍👍 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

[@mabbott13]

Hey Tom, love your videos, and big fan of yours for a long time. My question is, I went to the range today and practiced your technique of short shots pushing club and holding it straight out in front of me. Hit it super crispy doing this, so i love it. Here's my problem, though, and I dont know how to fix it. Your swing is 3/4 back, and follow through is, let's say half to 3/4 through, so this promotes a lower trajectory for me on all my clubs. Am i doing something wrong? It's very difficult hitting driver this way and keeping my weight forward. I've always hit solid drives and was taught to sit on my right side and come forward with the driver. Basically to stand up and clear the hips out of the way

[@SagutoGolf]

I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you! 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 Mine is not a 3/4 backswing! We don't need to force ourselves to get to "parallel" with this swing, and fighting our body in an attempt to do so can result in a variety of issues. If we execute this swing properly we will have created width and plenty of distance for that club to travel by taking it in deep, and that enables us to then harness the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum". Additionally, because the ideal downswing path is the ideal downswing path regardless of how we take the club back, there should not be any issue with trajectory if the swing is correctly executed and your equipment is well-matched to you. In fact, we can flight the ball as high as we wish in this system. Should you _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. Tom

[@mabbott13]

@@SagutoGolfThank you sensei. I am getting old (55) but just a young grasshopper in your system. Lots to learn and made me think of Kung F the TV series in the 70's kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZOxdHWMr7WMl80 Stay Humble..

[@johnyi1636]

Great video! This makes so much sense. Unfortunately, I get discouraged when I chunk the ball. Any tips on preventing from hitting it fat?

[@phreak761]

Rotate

[@pointzerotwo]

Practice. Thousands of range balls. Don't listen to anyone about anything, just trust your body and instincts to guide you.

[@SagutoGolf]

@johnyi1636 - I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you! With regard to those chunks, consider the following possibilities: 1) Ball position is too far forward, 2) Hands are too far back at address (they should be in line with the inside of your lead thigh), 3) The swing center and low point are drifting backwards at some point during the motion (face-on video will help you determine this), 4) The downswing is steep and/or the path is out-to-in, 5) Early extension of the trail arm during the downswing (also known as "casting"), 6) Flipping/scooping through the zone, 7) Loss of relationship with the ball (shoulder angle flattening, loss of tilt). Though not an exhaustive list, those are the primary causes of fats, thins, and tops. By the way, always begin with the setup - in this case the first two possibilities - prior to diving into a swing intervention. While there are certainly videos on my channel that address the various causes, 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 Beyond that, the Precision Impact that I demonstrated in this video is an excellent training aid that will help you to neutralize the cause and overcome your issue and crisp up your ball striking. I highly recommend it. If interested you can get your Precision Impact Trainer here - pureswingproducts.com/SagutoGolf (use code CRISPYKFC for $20 Off and Free Shipping) Let's get you out of that chunky abyss and into the wonderful world of consistent ball striking bliss!! Tom

[@jordim8958]

This is one of the best tips I've received from you. Skip the stone across the water. It works perfectly, Tom! Please keep it up! Like 'marooch ;-)

[@SagutoGolf]

LOL!! Thanks - I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I appreciate you validating it with your results!! Tom PS: By the way, since my lesson 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

[@jimmyj244820]

I used this method today I shot the best from the fairway if the greens weren’t so terrible I could have easily shot in the 60s thank you 🎉

[@SagutoGolf]

Wow, Jimmy - that is OUTSTANDING!! 💪💪 I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Thanks so much for sharing your fabulous round, keep up the great work, and find a course with some well-manicured greens so you can really go low!! Tom PS: By the way, since this lesson is performing well for you, I am confident you will also enjoy and 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

[@LocalScopeMarketing1]

Love the video. Do you have any thoughts on the Pete Cowan technique that teaches a downward forearm rotation (trail arm) at & through impact, or is that too difficult of a timing mechanism to try & master?

[@SagutoGolf]

Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it! I choose to "stay in my lane" when it comes to other lesson content out there. That's certainly not a slap against any other methodologies; it's simply that the system I teach is rooted in physics and geometry, and it is modeled on empirical observations of the game's greatest ball strikers. Having said that, with regard to this notion that we need to affect some type of active hand-rolling “release", given the inability of most folks to spend sufficient time at the range to lock in the required exactness of such an action this misguided thought has led countless golfers astray. It's not something that even the vast majority of pros are trying to consciously manufacture during the split second that the clubhead is traveling a distance of approximately 6' from parallel to parallel at speeds in excess of 100 mph. The forearms will naturally "trade places" from pre- to post-impact as demonstrated in this video, but this should not be construed as a contrived move (although many a casual observer has gone down that rabbit hole). There really ought not be any active manipulation of the hands through the zone and attempts to precisely time any such rolling or flipping - which does nothing for swing speed - have relegated many an amateur to the vast abyss of inconsistency and frustration. While there are certainly other 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

[@christaber2502]

Does this work for woods and irons?

[@Stantheman848]

No... only putter

[@SagutoGolf]

@christaber2502 - Absolutely! In fact, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: 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

[@Mirage-r6t]

The right arm or dominant arm only swing works like a gem, in terms of direction and sweet contact. But the distance is slightly less. Any remedy ?

[@SagutoGolf]

Please refer to my previous reply to a similar question that you posed in another thread. Thanks, Tom

[@jamestickle3070]

The different ‘whoosh’ with the practice stick is huge!! Turned over wrist so wimpy!! Sling wrist so whooshy!!!

[@SagutoGolf]

There's definitely some learning to be had in that observation, James. Go for the *_WHOOSH,_* not the wimp...😎

[@billgalante1181]

Tom, great tip, thanks for sharing, your the best.

[@SagutoGolf]

My pleasure, Bill! I hope this lesson and the "sling" drill perform well for you!! Tom

[@devonshire56]

This might be a better explanation of what Peter Cowen talks about in his "spin the forearm" move. Actually no need if you set everything up correctly in the backswing and that includes setting the left wrist correctly as well. Once these are in place just follow this excellent demonstration and you will make this your best swing ever...thanks Tom.

[@SagutoGolf]

I appreciate that, and I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated and connected those dots for you! You're absolutely correct. 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 again for your message and support. I hope this lesson performs well when you put it into practice!! Tom

[@HalfintheBagGolfer]

Bobby “Sling Blade” Wade approves…ya gotta sling it, baby!

[@GotRobbed1]

So no more pointing the face down during your take away? The angle matching your spine angle?

[@SagutoGolf]

I don't believe I said anything about manipulating the face during the takeaway. We are tucking the trail arm as I routinely teach and allowing it to externally rotate in response to that connection point and the correct shoulder action. The hands/clubface remain quiet and simply react to the motion. In more general terms, I do my best to convey multiple “feels” or thoughts throughout the swing wherever possible. We're all different physiologically and psychologically, and something that resonates effectively with one golfer may not necessarily work for another. As such, it is important to understand that the lessons on this channel - while fully aligned with the swing method I teach - address a variety of topics, issues, feels, and/or common flaws/fixes from one episode to the next. They are certainly not intended to be taken as a comprehensive, step-by-step, position-by-position learning platform like the structured curriculum of my online school, which I strongly recommend to anyone who truly wishes to get on the proper path towards owning this swing as it will make for a far more efficient and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through my KZbin content. The lessons and drills provide the guidelines and set the boundaries, while allowing ample leeway for each individual golfer to infuse and exercise their own uniqueness. 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. 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 my formal instruction style. Tom

[@SoopaCoopa]

When you say not to turn over, is that the same for the driver?

[@SagutoGolf]

Yes - this also applies in full to the driver! In fact, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: 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

[@alanstolarczyk5442]

Boom, and Mr saguto does it again!!

[@SagutoGolf]

Just slinging it against a wall to see if it sticks, Alan...... 😆 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

[@kristina4744]

I haven’t been to the range yet to try this, but how is the club not opening with the “sling” or skipping a stone motion? What am I missing? It looks like the right hand is open?

[@SagutoGolf]

Hi Kristina, There is no active manipulation of the hands in the motion. As such, barring any ill-advised action thereof, the clubface will return to impact at the angle we preset at address if we properly execute the motion. 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, Tom

[@kristina4744]

@@SagutoGolf Thanks! I signed up! Appreciate you taking the time to respond and loving the content!

[@JoshTheProfit]

Do you do the same thing with hybrids and driver??

[@SagutoGolf]

You sure do, Josh! In fact, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: 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

[@bobpues863]

I’m so glad this came again, today…sling it!!

[@SagutoGolf]

I hope it helps, Bob!! TS

[@JeremiahAlphonsus]

The following video featuring Johnny Miller is quite interesting, as he talks about much of the very things you teach. Overlook the hyperbolic title and see the following: World's #1 Coach Has ALL SWING SECRETS REVEALED In 15 MIN by 2-Time Open Champion Johnny Miller! 👀

[@SagutoGolf]

Great stuff! Thanks for sharing this validation from one of the game's legendary ball strikers!! Tom

[@lewismceacharn3241]

Serious question…how do I hit it straight? I’m hitting big old crispy draws and it’s all I can do now.

[@SagutoGolf]

I'm very glad to learn of your crispiness, Lewis - nice job!! Regarding those "pesky" draws - which most amateur golfers would kill for 😎 - the ball is simply responding to the flight plan assigned to it by the clubface at impact, aka "ball flight laws". Clubface angle relative to target line is the primary influencer of the ball's starting line and face relative to path determines direction and degree of curvature. From there we can then do some reverse engineering to tweak our shot shape. Typically, when this swing is working properly it only requires some minor setup adjustments to move the ball one way or the other on-demand. For example, here is a shot shaping demonstration featuring a fellow teaching pro when we were attending Instructor Camp together in Miami: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5TQfKucgd9se68 By the way, there are entire sections of my online school dedicated to diagnosing and resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues. Have you looked into it? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish. Thousands of folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. 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

[@johnhoward8668]

I noticed that you had an open stance. Is that just a feel thing or possibly club heads speed?

[@SagutoGolf]

Hi John, If by "open" you mean that my stance line is not parallel to the target line, then the camera angle is deceiving you. If, on the other hand, you are referring to my outwardly flared feet, this is done purposefully as it facilitates the proper amount of body-friendly, free-flowing hip turn back and through. This is a major power move that also keeps the club traveling on the correct path. If you were to square your feet so that they were perpendicular to the target line, then your hips would be impeded from turning sufficiently in the backswing (which would then inhibit the shoulders from executing a full and effortless turn), and from releasing properly in the downswing to propel the club through the zone. Restricting this action can cause a variety of path issues and/or also place strain on the lead knee and the hip joints as the hips will "want" to move laterally and turn through into the finish but will be fighting the body in the process. 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

[@johnhoward8668]

@@SagutoGolf Thanks Tom, It must have been the camera angle. You rock my friend.

[@evanpietrangelo1924]

Man so i've really been topping the ball a lot lately. Did this drill and was hitting the ball very straight and consistently 1 handed. However, once i incorporated my lead hand and arm back into my swing i went right back to topping it and i have no idea what im doing with my left arm (lead) to cause this.

[@SagutoGolf]

Consider the following possibilities, Evan: 1) Ball position is too far forward, 2) Hands are too far back at address (they should be in line with the inside of your lead thigh), 3) The swing center and low point are drifting backwards at some point during the motion (face-on video will help you determine this), 4) The downswing is steep and/or the path is out-to-in, 5) Early extension of the trail arm during the downswing (also known as "casting"), 6) Flipping/scooping through the zone, 7) Loss of relationship with the ball (shoulder angle flattening, loss of tilt). Though not an exhaustive list, those are the primary causes of fats, thins, and tops. By the way, always begin with the setup - in this case the first two possibilities - prior to diving into a swing intervention. And while there are certainly videos on my channel that address these various issues, 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 Beyond that, the Precision Impact that I’ve demonstrated in various lesson videos including this one - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nofbhYZ5g7elpdE - is an excellent training aid that will help you to neutralize the cause and overcome this issue. I highly recommend it. If interested you can get your Precision Impact Trainer here - pureswingproducts.com/SagutoGolf In fact, they are running an extra-special offer for SagutoGolfers right now! For a limited time use code SAGUTOGOLF at checkout for $40 OFF and Free Shipping. Tom Saguto, PGA

[@Bam-v7l]

Took my first lesson the other day and they used the idea of throwing a ball underhand but stressed not pushing arms forward because it will open the face. Any thoughts?

[@SagutoGolf]

Hi Matthew, The action described and demonstrated in this video powerfully returns the face to its preestablished position at setup. The only reason the face would be open at impact is if we did something upstream in the swing motion to open it! While there are certainly other 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

[@FlankerJackChannel]

So I can do this with my right hand but I have an inability to combine my hands on the golf club and recreate this. Any tips?

[@SagutoGolf]

Ahh.... the old hand-to-hand combat.....😎 If you can do this properly with the trail hand, then I would keep drilling the trail hand only until it becomes second nature. Then alternate hitting shots between trail hand only and both hands, continuing to emphasize the trail hand only "feel" when both hands are on the club. Lather, rinse, repeat until such time that you have "broken the spirit" of that "corruptive" lead hand. If that doesn't work for you, then I would refocus on tucking that trail arm. For example, here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGW5gJWcot5mb8k Finally, the Precision Impact that I demonstrated in this video is an excellent training aid that will help you to neutralize this issue and crisp up your contact. I highly recommend it. If interested you can get your Precision Impact Trainer here - pureswingproducts.com/SagutoGolf (use code CRISPYKFC for $20 Off and Free Shipping) I hope that helps! Tom

[@Kmax051]

You have talked about a strait left arm suggesting the left arm is in control and helps mediate power. The right arm can provide additional power but often uncontrollable hook power rather than accuracy. Can you explain further . Thanks

[@SagutoGolf]

If properly deployed as demonstrated here, the trail arm can provide a substantial amount of force without adversely affecting shot shape. This is what Mr. Hogan meant when he famously quipped that if he started the downswing properly he wished he'd had three right hands to power the strike. 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

[@Kmax051]

@@SagutoGolf thanks Tom. Plan on signing up as have had a lot of success with your videos and want to know details. Seems you have kept some elements of Stack and Tilt but have gotten away from pushing back and pelvis forward which is a back killer. Took a clinic with Mike and Andy back in the day and they were incredible but think your simple modifications make it more useful. Thanks again

[@gusbuster8068]

Homer Kelley golfing machine book talks about this motion also.

[@SagutoGolf]

Absolutely, and as a matter of fact Mr. Kelley's research as conveyed in TGM played a significant role in the development of this swing system! Tom

[@JT337B1]

Holy Stars & Stripes! Dude was straight roasting those irons 🔥

[@SagutoGolf]

LOL! Thanks - I appreciate that! But here's the thing - with regard to a body-friendly, low-maintenance, powerful swing that produces consistently crispy contact, 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 structured learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Tom

[@1faros]

You're the boss Tom, Thanks !

[@SagutoGolf]

LOL! Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it!! TS

[@AustinKimberlingPGM]

This is a great video

[@SagutoGolf]

Thanks Austin - 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

[@andybecker5001]

This is awesome and works, but you may want to explain your clubface is never flashing open as you’re externally rotating your right arm

[@SagutoGolf]

I appreciate that, Andy! To be clear, we are not rolling the face open, and as such it remains square throughout the motion. The "external rotation" of the trail arm is what keeps the swing on plane and puts us in great position for a properly shallowed and powerful downswing. The hands and wrists simply react 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. 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

[@GHOSTOFEIGHT]

This is truth. Being a super elite, next level, top-notch superior, alpha male athlete, just playing on my own my body and my mind naturally started to make this swinging motion. I flush the ball and I barely ever top it or hit it fat now. Doesn’t mean I’m not hitting it left or right a bit, but I strike it better than Ike beat Tina.

[@BeezNutz]

Too soon

[@SagutoGolf]

May Tina RIP.... That aside, this body-friendly, powerful, 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, and yes - super elite, next level, top-notch superior, alpha male athletes as well. 😎 Thousands of folks across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result of learning this swing system through my online school, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. Compare and contrast that with the sad reality that despite all the advances in equipment, technology, golf course grooming, etc. the average golfer still struggles to break 100. Epic failures within the realm of “conventional” instruction, perhaps??? So many misconstrued and/or misguided teachings - such as taking the club straight back, turning the shoulders level while independently lifting the arms, shifting into and torquing against a firm trail side, 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). Thanks for your validating remarks and keep on flushing it! 💪💪 Tom

[@FrankDeVuonoIII]

More thinking outloud from me: 2things. Micro-hesitations. So swing thoughts cause micro-hesitations and disturb the rhythm of my swing. Even a single swing thought can do this. So I'm working on maintaining rhythm regardless of the adjustment I've added. I've found that I can't test-out a good tip or swing thought if I don't run it through my swing with a good rhythm. If I don't test a good tip using a good rhythm I'll never know if it's working or not. So eliminating micro-hesitations. 2nd, I've never seen Tom use the Hogan waggle before his takeaway. Hogan didn't insist on it, but I'm curious, what is the trigger that starts Tom's takeaway.

[@SagutoGolf]

With regard to rhythm, there are at least a couple of things at play: 1) Discovering and dialing in our ideal swing tempo, and 2) Feeling that transition - or the change in direction - so we don't rush our downswing from the top and thereby lose our sequencing (a very common affliction within the amateur golfing realm). Our perfect tempo/rhythm - which is unique to each of us individually - enables us to gather and unload the various components in proper order for seemingly effortless, powerful ball striking bliss. My own personal "feels" are not relevant to you because they are unique to me. 😎 Beyond that, they do change quite regularly as I'm always thinking about new possibilities for my lesson content. (Although as long as my setup is good and I've pre-established the necessary connections, I can trust that no matter my "trigger du jour", it's going to get me moving properly into the takeaway and backswing.) This is why I do my best to convey multiple feels or thoughts throughout the swing wherever possible. We're all different physiologically and psychologically, and something that resonates effectively with one golfer may not necessarily work for another. However, no matter the variety of suggested feels/thoughts offered for a particular element of the swing, they are all directed at getting different golfers to achieve the desired positions, motions, and ball striking results. That is one reason why the comprehensive, step-by-step, position-by-position learning platform of my online school is so effective, and as such I strongly recommend it to anyone who truly wishes to get on the proper path towards owning this swing as it will make for a far more efficient and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through my KZbin content. The lessons and drills provide the guidelines and set the boundaries, while allowing ample leeway for each individual golfer to infuse and exercise their own uniqueness. 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. 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 my formal instruction style. Thanks, Tom

[@cmauch8366]

Is it the same swing for the driver… arm tucked in & then extended?

[@SagutoGolf]

Yes - absolutely this swing key also applies to the driver. In fact, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: 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

[@kraktpot]

Hey...older caddy here from the 1960's... I grew up on a lake in Michigan and I would skip stones for hours... one part of this idea that I have developed over the years with my students is that you pick the flattist stone you can find and put your forefinger on the edge of the stone and spin it horizontally to get the most skips. That's the snap/flip you want in your pronation. Now go flip skip a stone...for real.

[@SagutoGolf]

Well, that's certainly better than telling folks to go jump in a lake.....😎 Thanks for sharing your perspective and for validating this lesson with your own experience and teachings! Tom