This Lesson Was The Single Most Important Change I Ever Made - My Scores Dropped!

[@SagutoGolf]

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[@KyD3719]

Why is he telling you take the club inside when every other video tells you to go down the line in your takeaway

[@Tonymattar-t3t]

In one year of picking up golf I went from shooting 120-150 to averaging 92-97. CANT thank Tom enough. I owe a lot to this guy.

[@SagutoGolf]

That's *AWESOME,* Tony!! 💪💪 Thanks so much for your kind words and for sharing your improvement, and keep up the great work!! Tom

[@columcunningham4458]

nice work Tony. the future looks bright - its a process but as long as you have some quality people to play with, you have it made.

[@rantsfromthesofa4653]

Tom is really one of the best instructors on KZbin.

[@danrobinson1563]

While there are some good instructors on the net, I have found Tom to be a notch or two above. Something about his presentation and delivery of the topic really helps the learning process. I've also been in his private club for a year. It's excellent. I've taken my game from scoring in the 80's to scoring in the lower 70's. I'm hoping to crack that 70 barrier this year!!!

[@SagutoGolf]

I sincerely appreciate your kind words regarding my instruction and teaching style, Dan, and I'm thrilled for your dramatic improvement!! Thanks so much for your support and for the online school shoutout. I hope you enjoy the new platform and the content additions. Keep up the fabulous work, have a great season, and I look forward to hearing about your first sub-70 round!! Tom

[@awright478]

Tom every single time my swing gets crazy I watch one of these and it gets me right back on track. Such simple solid advice.

[@SagutoGolf]

I appreciate knowing that, Austin, and I'm very glad that my instruction content is resonating well with you!! Tom

[@redghost3170]

Hey Tom, broke 100 yesterday thanks to you. Made my brother mad because he beats me all the time. My iron game was on target.

[@SagutoGolf]

Awesome!! Well done, and apologies to your brother... (not really....😎) Thanks for sharing your progress and keep up the great work!! Tom

[@matt7iron]

Ayi yai yai you broke a 100, please let me tee off in front of you, i shoot 83 84 85.

[@jamescurley8559]

I am a high hand swinger and duff at least once every hole. Followed this tip along with your 55% weight on front foot tip and I just hit 20 flush shots in a row! I am for sure making this my new swing, thanks for the help, can't wait to try it on the course.

[@SagutoGolf]

I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, James; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into practice!! Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am quite certain you will really enjoy and benefit from the comprehensive, structured, step-by-step learning platform for all the finer aspects of the swing (and the game in general) in my online school. Have you looked into it yet? Thousands of folks across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. And here is a link to my free mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you are interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/

[@xsnrg1970]

same here! weight on front foot works!!!

[@dalerichards1142]

Yes. I’m a member now and just starting to work my way through the content from the beginning. Played twice in a week shooting 88 on an open qualifying course from the back tees and today 81 on a soggy parkland course in Wales. My handicap is now 11 but in the time since I’ve been following you Tom I have stopped losing balls and stopped shooting in the 90s. I have it some of the time but want it all of the time so keeping on studying, practicing and working. Today my wife said she thinks I have turned a corner with my golf game, we haven’t played together since last August and she reckons the change is already massive. Can’t thank you enough.

[@SagutoGolf]

That's *FABULOUS,* Dale!! I'm very glad to learn of your "massive" improvement!! 💪💪 This powerful, consistent, body-friendly swing system is designed to provide a lifetime of blissful ball striking up to and including at the game's most elite levels. Thanks so much for your support in sharing your success with it and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: I'm extremely excited about the major platform and content updates that are rolling out for the school; I hope you enjoy them!

[@TomNiagraFalls]

That's me, Tom! Always been told Lift your hands high! Lots of stuff I've been told isn't getting the job done. Glad you're here!

[@SagutoGolf]

Sadly, Tom, many misconstrued and/or misguided teachings of "conventional" instruction - such as turning the shoulders level while independently lifting the club, shifting into and torquing against a firm trail side, actively rolling the hands through impact, etc. - have relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of chronic frustration (and chronic back/knee/hip pain as well). I’m doing my best here to clear these up one by one and put an end to this madness. Thanks - I'm glad you're enjoying my instruction content!! Tom PS: By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/

[@kwood6013]

This is great. One of the best youtube golf instructors ive come across, and ive seen a lot

[@SagutoGolf]

Thank you so much! I sincerely appreciate your kind words and support, and I am very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating well with you!! Tom

[@mvannatter73]

I’m 50, been playing my whole life. My coach is begging me to lower my hands in back swing. I’m getting there but it’s a hard habit to break. Was “easy” to drop my hands when I was younger but you’re right, requires timing that my body just isn’t as good at anymore. Solid advice

[@SagutoGolf]

I'm glad this lesson resonated with you, Max! Yes - Those stubborn “ghosts of swings past” do not disappear on their own, and when transitioning from a swing method that involved shifting weight into your trail side and/or lifting the club with your hands, those demons are going to take some time to exorcise! Be patient, work through the lessons sequentially and without getting ahead of yourself and know that it’s going to take time for your swing to perform consistently and hold up under the pressure of actual play. Cheers! Tom

[@BigBear843]

What you're saying is making sense. Glad I found your channel. I appreciate the simplicity of your teaching and your humor.

[@SagutoGolf]

Thanks - I'm glad to have you onboard, and I'm happy to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating well with you!! Tom

[@trafyknits9222]

This is so true!! I lowered my hands in the backswing, and it was like a magic switch was flipped. I felt the clubhead throughout the swing and it felt so natural to release the club into the ball. Thanks for this seemingly minor tip...it made a HUGE difference!

[@SagutoGolf]

Awesome!! This was a transformative lesson for my game; I'm very glad to know that it resonated so well with you too!! Thanks for sharing your improvement with this and keep up the great work!! Tom

[@CSRjr1969]

I will add to the praise... coming back this year, every year searching for it, trying to find where I put it from last year lol! I was hyper frustrated yesterday and this few weeks prepping for the spring. Couldn't get solid contact, kept yanking out. Your quick tips of front leg, low hands brought me straight into it in 10 minutes. Amazing!! Thanks!!!!!! You've saved me sooooo much frustration!

[@willienunez4018]

I have been watching your videos for the past few months and went from a 9.6 handicap to a 5.2 can’t thank you enough.

[@SagutoGolf]

That's fabulous, Willie!! I'm very glad to know that my channel's instruction is resonating so well with you!! Thanks so much for sharing your dramatic improvement, and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: If you've not already joined, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level courses, and much more. Thousands of folks across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf

[@willienunez4018]

I live in NC how can do we arrange a lesson section?

[@SagutoGolf]

Hi Willie, I had phased out general in-person instruction awhile back so I could dedicate my efforts to building out major upgrades to an already excellent online school. The new platform has gone live, so please feel free to check back in a couple of months to see if I've resumed a limited personal lesson schedule. I am continuing to offer virtual Swing Video Analysis lessons as they are instrumental to the progress of my school's members, and these can be done for anyone from anywhere across the globe, school member or not. This enables me to put my eyes on your swing and offer some very specific observations and corrective action plans if applicable. You may learn more about this as well as the online school here: saguto.golf Thanks! Tom

[@ryanflores285]

Huge change to the feel of my swing, feels much more natural. Love the “pure” feeling and hitting the ball much more straight. Thank you, sir. I’ve recently become obsessed with the game and your videos have helped me.

[@SagutoGolf]

Welcome to the addiction of a lifetime, Ryan! 😎 I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! Thanks so much for sharing your ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/

[@johnbreslin2913]

Another gem of a video, grew up playing without many lessons and did what felt natural. I remember recording my swing and hating how low I had it. No matter what I do, I can’t hit it any other way without compromising my contact.

[@SagutoGolf]

I'm glad you enjoyed it, John! Function over form. We need to stick with what works best for us and let our ball striking and shot shape be our guide. Now, having said that, truly being "too low" can bring with it some consistency issues. If we keep ourselves centered and allow the lead shoulder to work downward (the "tilt" component), then the arms will naturally elevate without the need for any independent lifting action. This will prevent the club from getting "stuck" too far behind us - as can happen with a shoulder turn that is too flat - and instead we will have the lead arm in a great position on or slightly below the tilted shoulder plane at the top. In this regard, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ Tom

[@stanleyyelnats1313]

It works! It works!! Low and slow brought my aim into the "kill zone." Most importantly, it repeatable!!!! The analogy of the stick being electrified really helped too! I've only been in the yard....100 yards max....BUT... I know it'll work the same on the course! I don't have an opportunity this week....but next week will be the real test. Thanks, Tom!!!!

[@SagutoGolf]

Well done, Stanley!!! Thanks for the progress report and keep up the great work!! Tom

[@stanleyyelnats1313]

@SagutoGolf you're really awsome dude! Thank you for the responses.

[@SagutoGolf]

My pleasure, Stanley, and thanks for your support!!

[@guybrown1865]

When we can get back on the golf course getting my hands in the proper position is going to be my number one priority. Guy Canada 🇨🇦

[@SagutoGolf]

Sounds good, Guy - I hope things thaw out soon up there!! Tom

[@MitchHayes_FG]

Yesssss...if we do this we succeed! My fault is sometimes I get too inside, but thankfully it is fixable. Bravo TS!

[@SagutoGolf]

Absolutely, Mitch!! Keep up the great work!! Tom

[@ahsanmohtheshum8816]

Tom, Thank you, I am hitting the ball straighter and further than ever before. Your videos and approach to the game are 1st class! ST is the real deal!

[@SagutoGolf]

That's fantastic, Ahsan 💪💪 I'm very glad to learn of your improvement, and I sincerely appreciate your kind words regarding my instruction!! Thanks so much for your support in sharing your success and keep up the great work!! Tom

[@garethmcaleer7429]

Dude I would just like to say thank you for your brilliant advice. I went from 19 to 15.8 in three months thanks to you. Cheers brother! ❤

[@SagutoGolf]

That's awesome, Gareth!! I appreciate knowing that my channel's instruction content is resonating well with you, and I'm very glad to learn of your improvement! Thanks for sharing your progress and keep up the great work!! Cheers! Tom PS: If you've not already joined, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level courses on shot shaping, power and distance, and much more. Thousands of folks across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf

[@andrewbredwell1208]

Tom you are a visionary. I have told everyone i know who plays golf about your swing style. Thank you!

[@SagutoGolf]

Thanks so much, Andrew - I sincerely appreciate your kind words, support, and referrals!! Tom

[@johncherry4747]

I know when I started lowering my hands all of a sudden I could hit my driver further AND I'm able to hit my 3 wood from the fairway. At one point I took my 3 wood out of my bag because I just couldn't hit it, but now I have confidence in it. Thanks Tom.

[@SagutoGolf]

Awesome!! Thanks for sharing your low hands improvement, John, and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom

[@leswhitt624]

Now that's CRISPY !!! 😊

[@EquityCall]

12 piece bucket of KFC

[@SagutoGolf]

All day, every day - 100% fat shot free!! 😎 Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@johnrodgers6410]

Definitely gonna give this a try today. Makes perfect sense. Thanks Tom. I truly enjoy watching all of your videos and your tips have definitely helped to bring my scores down considering I didn’t take up golf until my late 30s

[@SagutoGolf]

I hope this lesson performed well for you, John, and I'm glad to know that my instruction content in general is benefiting you!! Thanks for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since you're liking my channel's content, I'm quite certain you will really enjoy and benefit from the comprehensive, structured learning platform for all the finer aspects of the swing (and the game in general) in my online school. Have you looked into it yet? 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. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf

[@jonathanlagasse9531]

You've definitely helped me sort some things out over the last few months. Greatly appreciated

[@SagutoGolf]

My pleasure, Jonathan! I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. Thanks for sharing your progress and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: Since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will also enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/

[@Tootall72]

I absolutely love the way you teach. My iron work has changed so much in only two rounds. My issue is I am a big guy and have been competing in Longball tournaments. I am having issues now slowing it down to hit my woods. My brain is saying smash the shit out of it!! I appreciate all that you are teaching us and have told many people already.

[@SagutoGolf]

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!! With regard to what your brain is saying, it is so important to feel the transition in order to suppress the "hit" instinct and get the downswing started in the proper sequence, and dialing in our ideal rhythm/tempo is an excellent way to accomplish that. Here are some lesson videos related to this topic: - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKXYl6qMgqibfsk - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pX_cYpeverZlmcU - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnqllHeufK2dp80 The Lag Shot training aid I demonstrate can be a very effective tool to help you overcome this and ingrain the correct motion. You can get 15% off Lag Shot using this link: www.lagshotgolf.com/sagutogolf Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/

[@timmitchell802]

You were definitely correct that this video woud help me more. Almost there on the backswing. I was pretty high before. Previous videos have gotten me close, but after watching this one and reviewing videos of my swing I still actually have probably that magic 3 inches left. Thanks again for your awesome and easy to follow instructions. Bonus is I no longer have back pain at range or while playing just from doing recommendations in prior videos.

[@SagutoGolf]

Thanks for the progress update, Tim! Be patient and keep up the great work - you're getting there!! Tom

[@timmitchell802]

@@SagutoGolf I took my swing to the course today. Still not quite there but with the exception of 3 mis hits I hit those wonderful crispy shots the entire rest of round. I lipped 4 putts and left 5 approach shots a little short, but still shot an 81. Has been quite a long time since I consistently struck the ball that well over 18 holes of real golf. Your teaching is definitely a game changer. For me is with only 2 range trips of practice and 1 round of golf. I can't wait to keep seeing how close to par I can get again. Thanks a ton and have a great week.

[@SagutoGolf]

@Tim Mitchell - Awesome job - thanks for sharing!! And if you're not in the online school yet, then I'd love to see you there soon so you can take your learning to a whole new level.

[@cameronk4376]

I’ve been playing golf just under a year, had numerous lessons from numerous pga professionals and have never been hitting the ball as well since I found your videos Tom. Time to get my 27 handicap down now!

[@SagutoGolf]

That's awesome, Cameron!! I'm very glad to learn of your ball striking improvement and that my instruction content is resonating well with you!! With regard to working on that handicap, have you considered the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish. Additionally, you'll find all my short game content (putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play), diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and so much more. Thousands of folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf Thanks for sharing your progress and keep up the great work!! Tom

[@cameronk4376]

@@SagutoGolf I’ve signed up Tom. Thank you 👍🏻

[@SagutoGolf]

@Cameron K - That's fantastic!! Welcome aboard!!

[@twesttv]

I'm really liking these videos. I get a kick out of how you explain things.

[@SagutoGolf]

I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating well with you!! Thanks for your message! Tom PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will really enjoy and benefit from the comprehensive, structured, step-by-step learning platform for all the finer aspects of the swing (and the game in general) in my online school. Have you looked into it yet? Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. And here is a link to my free mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you are interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/

[@That_Cajun_Guy]

This high hands takeaway slowly crept into my game in the past month or so as I have been really working on my mental game, shot selections, not playing with my ego and just leaning into playing golf instead of playing golf swing. Saturday though it was super wet and I was taking monster divots and it wasn't until then that I realized how steep I was getting. It explained my fairly sudden slide into hitting fades that turned into slices last weekend even though I usually have a 3° in to out path.. Hands IN, swing AROUND the body. So important for that effortless power and shots that go in the general direction you intended!

[@SagutoGolf]

Awesome!! Kudos to mother nature for giving you that "AHA" moment, and great job figuring it out! Thanks for validating this lesson with your experience and keep up the great work!! Tom

[@nickpenna9562]

Tom, Always appreciate your concise pointers. Enjoy Myrtle Beach.

[@SagutoGolf]

Thanks, Nick!! And yes - I do enjoy residing here in the beautiful Grand Strand region! Tom

[@mpb1472]

You had an earlier video that proposed swinging more around the body rather than lifting it up that helped me tremendously. This one reinforces the idea. Thanks.

[@SagutoGolf]

My pleasure, Michael - I'm glad to know that my instruction is resonating well with you!! By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ Tom

[@bobpues863]

Such an amazing tip!! This changed my game COMPLETELY!!

[@SagutoGolf]

Glad to know that it performed well for you, Bob! This was a transformative game changer for me as well!! Tom

[@davidambridge3829]

Best teacher ever!

[@SagutoGolf]

Thanks David!!

[@TeddyCavachon]

As a beginner I pronated my lead hand in the takeaway which resulted in it swinging back too much inside, too low and bending the lead arm. I realized this when I used Hogan’s book to retool my swing plane. What I realized is there is a cause and effect relationship between where the toe was pointing when fully extended back and the wrists cocked to allow it to swing up. Conventional wisdom is to have the club toe leaning slightly forward at max extension before cocking / which causes it to swing up on a relatively steep path pulling the lead arm up and trail elbow away from the body. But if during the backswing you manipulate where the toe winds up pointing to more vertical | or pointing backwards \ that change in orientation of the toe mass will pull it up on a shallower plane. It made me realize that when I cluelessly pronated my lead hand as a beginner moving the club back from the ball what I was also doing is setting up the direction of the toe to steer the club path too low as it gained speed and kinetic energy. So I started experimenting with intentionally pronating to various degrees during the first few inches of the takeaway, before there was too much momentum to steer the toe with the hands, to achieve different toe angles and upward swing plane when the force caused the wrists to cock and allow club mass to swing up. I discovered it was possible to “dial in” a steep swing path when setting up to hit a fade (in the style of Nicklaus with high hands and trail elbow) by having toe forward at extension / or steer it on lower path keeping trail arm close to body (in the style of Hogan) by having the toe pointing vertical | or slightly back \ at extension and wrist cock. This cause and effect of toe orientation affecting swing plane can be seen just by swinging the club back and forth and alternating the toe direction. The club will swing up in the direction the toe points.

[@djpoints]

Exactly, and a too often overlooked vital aspect of the swing. The toe truly blazes the path and is the main reason for all the different swing planes. Wish current instructors focused on this so much more.

[@kenbarwell3261]

My ball striking has improved tons since I started watching these videos

[@SagutoGolf]

That's awesome, Ken!! I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I am very glad to know that you are benefiting from my instruction content and enjoying my teaching style!! Thanks for sharing your dramatic improvement, keep up the great work, and keep it KFCrispy!! Tom

[@kermitthedog1588]

This is excellent. Last 2 nights at the range been hitting it very straight and 10 yards longer with less effort. Let's hope it happens on the course in Shannon, Ireland on Saturday 😂

[@SagutoGolf]

Thanks for sharing your preliminary success with this lesson! Nice job building it into your swing, and have fun out there this weekend!! Tom

[@josephcardillo5554]

Finding a good coach is hard. You have to connect with your coach. He has to explain things in a way you can understand. Tom Saguto has been that guy for me. It took me a while, but the more I tried to do what he told me to do the better it got. I'm 74. Not terribly long anymore. But now I'm hitting consistently in the low 80's after 9 months of using Tom's techniques. Give him a try. Maybe he's your guy too.

[@SagutoGolf]

I sincerely appreciate your very kind words, Joseph, and I'm thrilled for your improvement and resulting enjoyment of this great game!! 💪💪 This body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance swing system is designed to provide a lifetime of enjoyment for all golfers, and since it is rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology it does not discriminate by age or ability - from kids to seniors and everyone in between, inclusive of the best players in the world. Thanks so much for your support in sharing your success with it and keep up the great work!! Tom

[@fontainejohn]

Amazing really, the amount of content he's made from one tip.

[@SagutoGolf]

It was such an important lesson for my swing, John, and as much as it helped me is how I want it to help others!

[@dennymiser6333]

After 2 weeks I’m loving the stack and tilt. Taking dollar bill divots for the first time in 20 years.

[@SagutoGolf]

That's awesome, Denny!! 💪💪 Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom

[@CommanderJona]

This advice is gold, helped me so much

[@SagutoGolf]

Thanks for sharing your success with it, Jona. Keep it golden!! Tom

[@matt79hz]

Hit some really nice shots with lower hands today Tom. Straightened me out quite a bit at the expense of a fraction of distance. Started hitting some power fades back toward the hole, when my bad shots are usually blocks or pull hooks. Niice ⛳

[@SagutoGolf]

Well done! I wouldn't be concerned about a temporary reduction in distance - this is normal when learning a completely new motion or swing element. Yardages will return and then some once you are able to trust it and let it go. Keep up the great work! Tom

[@matt79hz]

@@SagutoGolf you're such a cool bloke ! Always replying.. what I'd do to play 18 with someone as knowledgeable as you. Don't get the chance here in small town NSW Australia.

[@SagutoGolf]

I appreciate that!! By the way, there are plenty of Aussies in in the online school. Have you looked into it yet? 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. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf Cheers! Tom

[@kenrhodes8180]

Tom these excellent lessons I hope to get out soon and put them to work. Again thanks and God Bless

[@SagutoGolf]

Thanks Ken - I hope you can get your season started very soon!! God Bless, Tom

[@Shappyishappy]

Tom I figured this out by myself unfortunately wish would have seen this sooner. My god the club flew off the club face with a predictable draw. This is a saved vid for me!

[@SagutoGolf]

Better now than later...or never, right Jamison? Nice job figuring it out, and I'm glad to know that this lesson validated your discovery. Keep up the great work and enjoy that beautiful ball flight!! Tom

[@theoutlawraider3317]

Thank you so much. Your helping me so much. I've been telling young golfers about you. Thank you again 😅

[@SagutoGolf]

I sincerely appreciate your kind words and I'm very glad to learn of your improvement!! This body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance swing system is designed to provide a lifetime of enjoyment for all golfers, and since it is rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology it does not discriminate by age or ability - from kids to seniors and everyone in between, inclusive of the best players in the world. Thanks so much for your support in sharing my channel with others, and keep up the great work!! Tom

[@WhiteCollarAdviceOfficial]

Congratulations on 200,000 subscribers!!

[@SagutoGolf]

Thanks Justin! I hope all is well with you and your family. Stay crispier than KFC!

[@SagutoGolf]

Thank you so much - I sincerely appreciate it!! Tom

[@SantiagoPerez-vh2ke]

Great advice and easy to implement

[@SagutoGolf]

Thank you, Santiago - I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated well with you!! Keep up the great work!! Tom

[@VoiceofFireInternational]

Golf Feels Good Life is Good! Great Therapy!

[@SagutoGolf]

No couch needed for this therapy..... 😎 Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it!! Tom

[@rdm1000]

Tom - first vid of yours I've seen. And I liked it. I was scratch or better most of my adult life. Then cancer, not picking up a club for 3 years, and when I could play again, I was not the same player. I considered the height of my swing plane and adjusted some, but not as much as you suggest. I guarantee that when I play tomorrow, it will be the first thing I try. Tip aside, I just like your attitude. You could not be more correct. I've heard some say, "Happy wife, happy life." I think when you have a happy wife, you just have a happy wife. But, if you play a good round of golf, and hit the ball well, then life is good. Conversely, a crummy golf round can turn what should have been a fun morning, into a torturous slog. Consider my swing plane lowered. Tomorrow will be a better day. Now, if you could just cure cancer?

[@richyclubsport5155]

I've had it twice, i take turmeric, ginger and eat cloves morning and evening, cancer free five years now, did a lot of research on natural remedies rather than evasive surgical procedure and drugs

[@rdm1000]

@@richyclubsport5155 Bravo Richy. Love hearing the success stories. Once sucked majorly. Twice is two more than anybody should have. Five years free is the start of the dream. Forever free is the dream. Hope you get there.

[@SagutoGolf]

@Sigboy - I appreciate your kind words and I hope this lesson performs well for you as it was certainly a transformative game changer for me. Consider that the swing is a tilted circle (or arc, if we wish to get technical), the circumference of which extends from the ball to above and behind our shoulders. As such, if we are going to remain on that circle/arc it requires the hands and club to take a slightly inward path - not a disconnected snatch or roll to the inside - just a natural tracing of the outer rim or circumference. Conversely, the feeling of "straight back" can easily pull the golfer off of that preestablished geometry right from the start, and from there precise compensatory actions are necessary if there is any hope of returning the clubface to the ball on the proper path time after time. As I mentioned in the video, use your lead arm relative to your tilted shoulder plane as a top-of-backswing checkpoint. Assuming we've maintained our relationship to the ball that was preestablished at address, then we are looking for the lead arm to be on or just below the shoulder line at the top. That's the ideal position for a seamless transition into the downswing, and it also ensures that we've created appropriate depth to harness the power of swinging on a circle through a seemingly effortless force known as angular momentum. And yes - as for that flawed "happy wife" thing, I agree. Find a happy wife and you have the stable quantity of a happy wife. Then we can simply allow golf to be our only variable in the "happy life" formula! 😎 I hope you had an enjoyable round, and may God bless you in your cancer battle. Tom

[@rdm1000]

​@@SagutoGolf Tom, I said I would try this when I played the next day. I played, I tried, I succeeded. The lower backswing was the order of the day. First PW on the range, solid, high and straight. Second, ditto. And it worked through the bag. Total success? No. But I wouldn't expect it to be in one try. But throughout the round I was hitting solid shots. Regarding your comments, when I was young I swung more like you. A teacher had me alter the path of the club more to a "straight back" start to the backswing. Put my game in the toilet for nearly a year until it came together. I can't say he was wrong, because once it clicked I was an under-par shooter. And it worked for decades until the Big C derailed things, and crashed my consistency. But I haven't been having much fun, until I took your advice. Hitting clunkers is soul-sucking. Now, I'm excited to get back out and make the swing mine. Big thanks.

[@joegotz1971]

I have a Wednesday group of about 16, who send your videos just about every day. You are getting 16 more vies every time. I will be in Myrtle (Wacamaw Plantation) at the end of October.

[@SagutoGolf]

That's awesome, Joe - thanks so much for letting my know about your group!! Please let them know that I sincerely appreciate their views and support. Did you mean Wachesaw Plantation, by the way? It's a very nice course! Tom

[@GolfLNX]

Great video as always Tom 💫

[@SagutoGolf]

Thanks Justin! Hope you're having fun out there!!

[@peterjackson5809]

Tom, I have just started watching your videos. Your instruction really works! The first one, keeping a straight left arm, more weight on the front foot and turning only as far as is comfortable. I used this yesterday in a competition and shot five under my usual score. The second one is not taking the club back too high. This is just what the “Doctor ordered” So many instruction videos explain the importance of shallowing the club on the down swing…. (TSGolf) The coordination to do this is beyond most average golfers ability

[@SagutoGolf]

I'm very glad to learn of your improvement, Peter - nice job!! 💪💪 This swing is definitely not just for amateurs or "average golfers"!! Watch any Tour event on TV and you'll see a large percentage of players executing these motions, a fact corroborated by just how many of them have their lead arms on or very close to their tilted shoulder planes and their hands deep behind their trail shoulders at the top. You don't need to "drop it in the slot" if it's already there, and it's an extremely powerful move as well because we are invoking the tremendous force known as "angular momentum", where physics and geometry collide. By the way, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level courses, and much more. Thousands of folks across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. Thanks for sharing your success and keep up the great work!! Tom

[@peterjackson5809]

Thanks Tom. I will carry watching your instruction. Watching your videos and your unique style in presentation is so entertains. Reading your response tells me that you are very well educated. Am I right Tom? I am a very senior golfer, 77 years young and I believe your methods could work well with senior golfers. Regards Peter UK

[@letterpress01]

Great exercise Tom I have this indoor gadget I bough years ago. Now I know what it is for when practicing indoors Cheers, Emil

[@andywhyatt1697]

Thank you Brother, worked a treat and yes, gained some metres doing this.👍

[@SagutoGolf]

Awesome, Andy! I'm very glad to know that this lesson performed well for you. Excellent job incorporating it into your swing so quickly. Keep up the great work!! Tom

[@EquityCall]

"Playing golf in the woods instead of playing golf in the fairway." I felt that

[@SagutoGolf]

Sorry... But hey, the first step towards the cure is acknowledging the problem. 😎

[@EquityCall]

@@SagutoGolf 💯

[@tommurray2250]

Another great video, Tom. So simple and helpful. Look forward to trying it. If you haven't done so, can you do a video (or point me to it) on the legs/weight shifts. I'm coordinated and historically athletic, but am having surprising difficulty synching legs and upper body.

[@SagutoGolf]

I'm glad to know that you're enjoying my channel's instruction content, Tom! In the swing system I teach you start with your weight forward (55/45 on the front side; 60/40 for the longer clubs), increase that same weight forward to the top of the backswing (70/30), and further increase the forward weight during the downswing from halfway down (80/20) through impact (90/10) and to the finish at 95/5 forward. There's no "weight shift"; instead it's just a gradually increasing load onto the lead side. And the result is a centered, low-maintenance, body-friendly, consistent, and tremendously powerful swing. I speak about this in numerous lesson videos. Here are a few: - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHWQi6erhpZ1rLM - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJ7Heayia7R1f9U - kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6Gsf4CFl6p0lc0 Really, though, the online school is the best place to learn this swing properly and sequentially in a comprehensive, structured environment. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ Have fun out there! Tom

[@Jono2905]

I have played golf since 1960 although not for some years now due to circumstances beyond my control. Never had a lesson. In about 2000, after years of hitting straight right, a young pro told me I had a 1970s swing and must lift my hands to be more upright (think Colin Montgomerie). It did cure the straight right shots and I must now try to lower my swing again to 1970 style! In other words, not revolutionary as Ben Hogan would testify.

[@SagutoGolf]

@Jono2905 - This is a very body-friendly motion as supported by the fact that a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion. Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built. Have you looked into the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of the online school yet? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish. Thousands of folks across the globe and spanning all age ranges and talent levels are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ You don't need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing, experience great ball striking, and reclaim - or even exceed - yardages from years past. Let's bring you back to the 70's (minus the disco music, of course....😎). I hope you'll give the school some thought. Tom

[@Jono2905]

@@SagutoGolf Thanks for the reply and I will as I find your videos very easy to watch and understand. I hope to get the opportunity to try some lessons out for real this year.

[@SagutoGolf]

@Jono2905 - Thanks - I appreciate your kind words regarding my instruction and teaching style!

[@pphomsoupha]

I probably will hit the stick a bunch of times sadly 😂 thanks Tom, looking forward to trying this drill!

[@SagutoGolf]

Be careful - that stick is high voltage!!! 😬😆 I hope the drill performs well for you. Have fun out there!! Tom

[@jvelez1998]

Crispy KFC all day long. Master class, Tom. 🙌🙌💯💯

[@SagutoGolf]

Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it, Jason!! Keep it Crispy! Tom

[@rogernewton7831]

Looking good Saguto! 👍

[@SagutoGolf]

Thanks Roger!!

[@harveyjohnny1967]

great lesson, really clear

[@SagutoGolf]

I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Johnny, 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 your message! 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

[@davidfletcher9751]

Fairly new to golf about a year, love this swing change has helped me a lot, I do tend to push it a lot though like I can’t get rotated enough at point of contact.

[@SagutoGolf]

I'm glad to learn of your progress, David! 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 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. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ Keep up the great work! Tom

[@thomasmichaels6850]

First! Another great tip, Tom. Thanks!

[@SagutoGolf]

Thanks Thomas - I'm glad you enjoyed it!! Tom

[@NonnyStrikes]

Been a long time Tom. Hope all is spicy! I feel my progress is spewed all over your videos over the past few years since I started down this rabbit hole of mind f**kery. (lol) Best way to describe what it's like to teach golf from my perspective is, relates to teaching anything really, especially more intricate ideas. Guitar is a great example. You can play guitar beyond the ama level, and completely SUCK at teaching it. Same goes for boxing. You can be a tremendous athlete that owns boxing, but unable to explain what it takes to become a great boxer, as a natural athlete or not. You can be the best without being a natural. It's just tough to beat the naturals that don't rely on their natural ability, but their use of it. I have heard the frustration in your voice every video, mostly kept comical by you haha, of which is stemming from explaining the same thing over and over again. I relate. I relate more than you know brother lmao. Like golf, that's what it takes. Repetitive sessions of "trying" different things. That's where you excel. You come up with so many different methods for all sorts of different perspectives. I know that "lifting and chopping" is really tough to describe. IE: "Imagine you're swinging a hammer to hit the head of a nail. It's the same motion" Well, I lift the hammer, and I chop that hammer. Wait what? TO my friends out there learning, lift and chop, just not in a literal sense. Think of what the club is trying to achieve, not you. They created golf clubs a certain way, it's up to you to discover which physics to use, to embrace that creation. Hence why there are so many different styles. They're definitely lifting and chopping. Except they aren't using a hammer. They're using an instrument designed to hit a golf ball with accordance to human motion and skeletal features. Hogan definitely "nailed" it when he said "the club becomes an extension of your arm". Let that fester a bit in the mind... imagine that golf club is your literal arm. How would you make the end of it send a golf ball flying where you want it to? I could go on, but I'm mostly just spewing more, cause it does help the algorithm for Tom and it makes me feel better. Nothing wrong with honesty, hit me with all ya got folks. I've spent the hours out in the cold snow, freezing rain, POURING summer rain, 100+ with 100% humidity summer days. It's easy for me to chime in with my discoveries. I worked for them. DILIGENTLY. "why aren't you pro then" .... if you ask this question to yourself, you're already failing at golf. Let go of that EGO and transform yourself into something you're uncomfortable with. Being transparent and learning from the failures it presents. Really do hope all the health and life randomness is going positive for you Tom. You're a friend I've never had the pleasure to meet in person. Have been now for 3? 4? years? Either way. Thanks as always... for caring about the guys that struggle. This game not only provides some great memories, but if you let it, it'll create a whole new perspective on life that you can use to handle anything thrown at you.

[@SagutoGolf]

Welcome back from a lengthy hibernation, Johnny! I hope all is well and that things are finally thawing out for you up there! As always, I sincerely appreciate your commentary and support. I must say, though, that despite repetitive exposure to the various swing issues that I refer to in my lesson videos, I'm definitely not frustrated! To the contrary, I'm thrilled with the marked improvement I'm seeing in the many who are serious about elevating their games. It's really great stuff, and it has me absolutely stoked about the major upgrade that I'm in the process of rolling out for the online school that is going to take this already one-of-a-kind platform to a whole new level!! Thanks again - it's great to hear from you! Tom

[@uNkLeRaRa4]

Congrats on 200k! 🙌👏👍🎯🔥✨🎉🎊

[@SagutoGolf]

Thanks so much - I appreciate that!! Tom

[@shanebotha257]

Fantastic method, smooth and easy to repeat. What percentage of weight is on the left foot. Well done 👏👏👏👍

[@SagutoGolf]

Glad you enjoyed it, Shane! We start with our weight forward (generally 55/45 for the short and mid irons, 60/40 for the longer clubs), gradually add more forward weight to the top (70/30), 80/20 halfway down, 90/10 impact, and 95/5 finish. There's no "weight shift"; instead it's just a gradually increasing load onto the lead side. And the result is a centered, low-maintenance, body-friendly, consistent, and tremendously powerful swing. Here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ Tom

[@moraj2624]

hi Tom...been following this advice for a while now...u did a video on the magic elbow...which is the same concept...this move revolutionized my golf...playing 3 to 4 rounds with one ball...pls consider doing a video with the first 3 inches of ur backwsing when using this method...the first 3 inches...is it straight back...or do u start the arch from the get go...I go straight back and it works...however looking to constantly improve...

[@SagutoGolf]

That lesson on Mr. Hogan's "magic elbow" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that it also resonated well with you! Here are a couple of lessons from the channel archives that my address your topic: - kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5jdlKyof8SseNk - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jamndWlpptqsoZo Really though, the level of detail you seek can be found in the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school. If you've not already joined, have you considered enrolling and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level courses on shot shaping, power and distance, and much more. Thousands of folks across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf Thanks for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom

[@moraj2624]

tks Tom...got my answer in the second video...keep it coming

[@SagutoGolf]

Great!!

[@aptorres01]

Great video

[@SagutoGolf]

Thank you, Patricio - I'm glad you enjoyed it!! Tom

[@bobstjern]

Hogan's Magic Elbow was a game changer for me😊

[@SagutoGolf]

The lesson on Mr. Hogan's "magic elbow" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking, Bob. I'm very glad to know that it also resonated well with you!! By the way, here is a more recent episode on that same topic if you'd like to have a look: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5zan4ihpbyrfq8 Keep up the great work!! Tom

[@marketingsuccess2637]

Tom, this is great. I have a suggestion for you, can you get shot tracing technology, so we can see where your ball trajectory flies when you’re hitting? The hits sound solid, but it’s tough to see where they end up. Thanks 😊

[@BobC777]

Tom often has shot tracing but maybe he didn't have access to it on his recent trip to Myrtle Beach. BTW when he does show the tracing (and distance #'s, etc.) it is VERY impressive!

[@marketingsuccess2637]

@@BobC777 Yes, he is a great teacher, awesome content!

[@SagutoGolf]

@marketingsuccess - As Bob mentioned in his reply, I have included shot tracing and launch monitor graphics in numerous videos, most recently using my Flightscope Mevo+ with the Pro Package. For example, in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZjXgH-Lr8yEa6M I simply did not have the equipment with me for this set of episodes recorded at The Tradition Club. Thanks! Tom

[@michaelrichardsmyth7268]

Good mate 👍 Needed that. Still struggling with driver at times.

[@SagutoGolf]

I'm glad to know that this lesson resonated well with you, Michael! Oftentimes when golfers are hitting everything well except for the longer clubs - which is quite normal early in the swing change process as a golfer gets used to applying the weight-forward concept to the fairway woods and driver - it can be attributed to one of the following: 1) Their hips are not continuing their lateral slide through impact. This is common with the longer clubs as the wider stance means that the hips have a greater distance to travel. If the hips stop moving laterally towards the target on the downswing then their rotation takes over, inhibiting any further necessary forward weight loading (we should be 80/20 forward halfway down, 90/10 at impact, and 95/5 in the finish), changing the low point and rerouting the club into a steeper angle of attack. This can produce a variety of undesirable results including fat and thin contact, topped shots and popups, straight pulls, and “banana” slices. Of great importance is keeping your upper torso/head in place (in other words, not moving towards the target from a face-on view) while the hips execute the lateral slide action. This preserves the swing center and the desired shallow AoA. 2) They are not allowing the length of the club to dictate the backswing path and are getting too steep as a result. The shaft length of the longer clubs encourages more of an around the body backswing as established by the shaft plane at address. It may "feel" flat as they take it back along the shaft plane for the first few feet, but as long as they maintain the "weight forward, shoulder down, and hands in" components while allowing the club to work around them, it should put them in the proper position at the top so they can attack the ball from the inside. (A good feel for that lead shoulder is "down and in, under the chin".) Upon learning this swing properly you will be harnessing the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum". This is the reason my students and online school members of all age ranges end up bombing it farther than they ever had previously, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. Speaking of which, here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf Cheers! Tom

[@finnwindu]

"That's a lot of dropping!" 😂 thanks for the great video man

[@SagutoGolf]

LOL!! Thanks James - I'm glad you enjoyed it!! Tom

[@vintagesteel3608]

Tom you are awesome 👌. Great lessons. Tell me more about your grip size. I have seen in video and look huge or am I seeing things.

[@SagutoGolf]

I'm glad you're enjoying my instruction! Yes - I’m using JumboMax Ultralite grips in extra-large. I wanted to give them a try for a few reasons, including the fact that DeChambeau uses them and we share similar swing philosophies. These grips keep my hands much quieter - which I personally prefer. Also, since my fingers don't wrap all the way around and dig into my palms, I'm not triggering any forearm tension or activating arms muscles that may otherwise have a tendency to take control of the swing. The Jumbos are not necessarily for everyone - and my fingers are a bit longer than average - so I routinely tell folks to "try before you buy." However, having a properly sized grip that feels both comfortable and secure is critically important as it is our only connection to the object that is going to deliver us blissful joy or deep anguish, yet it is perhaps also the most overlooked equipment fitting component in golf. Tom PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will really enjoy and benefit from the comprehensive, structured, step-by-step learning platform for all the finer aspects of the swing (and the game in general) in my online school. Have you looked into it yet? 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.

[@vintagesteel3608]

@SagutoGolf Thanks for responding so quickly. I love your insights on the the swing. Over last three weeks and hardwork I can say with 100% certainly that I am playing the best golf of my life.Stay crispy my friend

[@stevethompson386]

You make it look so easy 🙂

[@SagutoGolf]

Golf is indeed a very difficult sport, Steve. But if we can simplify the swing so as not to rely on timing and/or exceptional hand-eye coordination, then we can achieve consistently great results without having to continuously work so hard. So we put in the time and effort on the front end to build the swing, and then we can enjoy low maintenance, powerful, predictable, body-friendly ball striking bliss for the rest of our lives! By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ Tom

[@talatonuurima1323]

Thanks Tom

[@SagutoGolf]

My pleasure - I'm glad you enjoyed it! Tom

[@KirillLeonov-h7b]

Hi, how far do you place the practice stick from the ball. Looks like it might be 2 feet to the right and then 1-2 ft below the ball, but it’s hard to tell in the video?

[@SagutoGolf]

The base of the stick enters the ground on the target line extended a short distance behind the ball - far enough away that it will not impede your hands, but close enough that the clubhead will touch the stick if it crosses the line. Tom PS: By the way, if you'd really like to get on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, structured, sequential platform, please consider my online school. That 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 seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. And here's a link to my free mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/

[@Me-lj1rk]

Awesome and crispy

[@SagutoGolf]

Thanks Marc - glad you enjoyed this serving of KFC!!

[@Me-lj1rk]

@@SagutoGolf I think this may be a “fundamental”. The test for me is will it repeat over time… i think so…thanks

[@rosworld9129]

CRISPY!!👍🏽👍🏽

[@SagutoGolf]

Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it!!

[@stefanomaniscalchi4983]

absolutely, by doing this it keeps it in the slot and it avoids to come over the top

[@SagutoGolf]

Indeed it does, Stefano - we don't need to "drop it in the slot" if we put it there in the first place! Thanks for your comment and keep up the great work!! Tom

[@thegolflibrary7322]

Gary Player had a great chat with Ben Hogan about this. The “ask Mr Dunlop” chat wasn’t the only one they had.

[@fungusttv3678]

I've been playing with 300 yrd drive and shooting mid 70's with this swing! Buttery Crispy Chicken contact, just need you to make a putting video haha please 🙏

[@SagutoGolf]

Awesome!! 💪💪 I'm very glad to learn of your crispy success and I appreciate your support in sharing it!! As for the putting, all my short game content is in the online school. Have you joined yet? That's where you can take your learning - and your game - to the next level. Thousands of folks across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf Keep up the great work!! Tom

[@fungusttv3678]

@@SagutoGolf thank you for that! Unfortunately I won't be able to join that

[@SagutoGolf]

No worries. If you ever wish to give it a try you can do so for just $14.99/month. Have fun out there!

[@davidwbeaton]

I’ve watched a lot of your videos, and I have also watched some videos starring Moe Norman. Between the two of you the penny is finally dropping. Thanks Tom for some great instruction. 🏌️‍♂️⛳️

[@SagutoGolf]

I'm glad to know that things are clicking for you, David!! The Stack and Tilt method I teach is a complete golf swing system based on data from the best golf ball strikers - and Moe Norman would certainly be included among them. The S&T folks determined, based on a study of these ball striking legends, that they all had 3 things in common (the 3 main golf fundamentals): 1. Hit the ground in the same spot every time (consistent crispy contact) 2. Have enough length to play the golf course well (power) 3. Be able to have a predictable curve (accuracy). A player MUST be able to do those 3 things to be good at golf, and Mr. Norman certainly did! Keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/

[@JoshuaAmmon]

Ah the ol I just use my 3 wood not my driver because I m more consistent with it misconception. Terrible approach towards golf and life itself. Great Stuff Tom!

[@SagutoGolf]

Yep. Thanks Joshua!!

[@Diogenes-ty9yy]

Again, a most enjoyable video. I saw an Alex Elliot video where he suggested to grip down the width of 3 fingers and this is similar. For me, it's a little odd feeling as then the grip is smaller in diameter there and I noticed that the grips on your irons look a bit oversized. Are oversized grips easier on which to grip down? I'm thinking of regripping my irons soon and I' wondering if I should stay at standard or move to oversize. Then again, this is pretty much an individual preference but do you find an oversized grip easier to grip down?

[@SagutoGolf]

Glad you enjoyed it! I’m using JumboMax Ultralite grips in extra-large. I wanted to give them a try for a few reasons, including the fact that DeChambeau uses them and we share similar swing philosophies. Since then, I haven't looked back. I personally love the feel as well as how they help to keep my hands quiet through the zone. Beyond that - and as they relate to grip pressure - the Jumbos are large enough that my fingertips don't wrap all the way around and press into my hands, which is a definite trigger of forearm tension for me in smaller grips. Also, I have not noticed any issues with gripping down. The Jumbos are not necessarily for everyone - and my fingers are a bit longer than average - so I routinely tell folks to "try before you buy." However, having a properly-sized grip that feels both comfortable and secure is critically important as it is our only connection to the object that is going to deliver us blissful joy or deep anguish, yet it is perhaps also the most overlooked equipment fitting component in golf. Tom

[@FinancialFreebo]

I'm working on exactly this!!! Too funny...

[@SagutoGolf]

Very cool - I hope it helps!! TS

[@JordanSissonDC]

Hey tom, I've been trying to develop my swing following your instructions but I keep hitting the ball left (left hander), not slicing it, just hitting it straight left - when I look at videos of my swing, it seems that I am hitting the ball with an open club face - any ideas why this is? set up and back swing look good but contact is always an open face. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

[@SagutoGolf]

It's important to know why the ball is behaving a particular way in order to reverse engineer the cause. The ball is simply responding to the flight plan assigned to it by the clubface at impact. Clubface relative to target line dictates the ball's starting line and face relative to path determines direction and degree of curvature. So in your situation it is likely that you are either setting up with the face open at address and keeping it that way throughout the swing, or you are rolling the face open at some point during the motion. With regard to the latter, video will help you in ascertaining whether this is happening. By the way, there are entire sections of my online school dedicated to resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues. Have you looked into it? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish. 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. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf Tom

[@celliesusuico6457]

golf therapy

[@SagutoGolf]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rexxengineering8333]

This is almost 180 degrees off from my experience. The lower my hand position and the more my clubface looks at the arc of the swing, the more I hook it off the range. High hands with toe up halfway back straightens my hook into a more gentle draw.

[@jaden4833]

I thought it’s recorded in 1990s until I see you are uploading latest video. ( still not sure if it’s old videos )

[@SagutoGolf]

I'm actually a time traveler. Recorded them in the 90s and brought them here for your viewing pleasure.

[@alixellou3119]

Great Tom! I’m getting very consistent round after round Thanks to you and Raymond Floyd « the elements of scoring »! I would love to watch you on a golf course video!!??

[@SagutoGolf]

Awesome! I'm very glad to learn of your progress!! Here is a 9-Hole Course Vlog: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j325mZlmi8mKidk Keep up the great work!! Tom PS: If you've not already joined, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level courses on shot shaping, power and distance, and much more. Thousands of folks across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf

[@CKGolfer]

Tom, what are the drawbacks to stack and tilt?

[@SagutoGolf]

Aside from the invalid and oftentimes asinine criticisms of those who have not taken the time to truly learn and understand it, absolutely none. This body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance Stack and Tilt swing system is designed to provide a lifetime of great ball striking, and since it is rooted in physics, geometry, and human physiology it does not discriminate by age or ability - from kids to seniors and everything in between, and inclusive of the best players in the world. I give all credit where it is due - to Andy Plummer and Mike Bennett for analyzing and interpreting the science, and to those who preceded them with their empirical observations of the game's best ball strikers and all their subsequent chalkboard number-crunching . I just do my best to take what they have built and convey it in my own simplified teaching style. if interested, here is the story of my "conversion": kzbin.info/www/bejne/hn6bnYGEp7KDe80 And here is an episode documenting my week at S&T Instructor Camp in Miami: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2rUlYOFr76Ijbc Tom

[@sethhicks7503]

Hey Tom. Loving this swing! However, I am finding that I am starting to pull the ball and some thin as well. What am I doing wrong?

[@SagutoGolf]

Hi Seth, Consider the following potential causes: 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"). 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. There are entire sections of my online school dedicated to resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues. Have you looked into it? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish. 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. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf Tom

[@flippperboy]

I love that sound. It very rare for me😅

[@SagutoGolf]

You can have it too!!! For a good starting point, here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ Tom

[@gregnorris2205]

Thanks Tom for the video. Tom how low you tilt your lead shoulder on the back swing and follow through? I have heard that if the lead shoulder should be within 5 feet of the ball, i.e. take a long stick and it points 5 feet away from the ball. Or should the shoulder be pointed right at the ball, which is very low?

[@SagutoGolf]

Hi Greg, If you have had a very level shoulder turn, then you may have to feel as though your lead shoulder is pointing at the ball in order to maintain the proper inclination (or relationship with the ball) during the backswing. That was the premise behind Arnold Palmer's favorite tip, which I covered here in this lesson from the archives: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJ3CZamlpd1mrqM In actuality, for most of us - myself included - the lead shoulder will point to a spot beyond the ball, but the key here is that we don't want to come out of the orientation that was preset at address. By the way, I know you have been a regular here for quite some time. When might we be seeing you in the online school? That is where you will find the level of detailed instruction you seek. Thousands of folks across the globe are now playing 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. You can learn more about the school here: saguto.golf Tom

[@benmatthews7069]

Reel vs Feel question. When you say low, does it feel like your hands are below your shoulders at the top even though they are visually slightly above or even with the shoulder plane?

[@SagutoGolf]

Hi Ben, I'm so used to it now that it feels natural to me. Some have said that it feels like their hands are at hip level since they used to disconnect and lift so severely previously. Others feel as though the hands are deep behind or just under the trail shoulder. My best suggestion is to take some DTL video and determine which "feel" works best for you in this regard. By the way, 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. This is one reason why the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school is so effective, and why 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 ). The lessons and drills provide the guidelines and set the boundaries, while allowing ample leeway for each individual golfer to infuse and exercise their own uniqueness. Here's a link if you would like to know more about it - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ Tom

[@billybobtimm1787]

I can't stick one of those things into th ground here in the Chicago area. I want to build something I can use at an indoor range. What angle am I looking at to make my device? This will be the first of a number of practice devices I'd like to deviseI want to thank you for giving me the idea.

[@SagutoGolf]

I'd make it adjustable so it can approximately mimic the shaft angle at address. If that's not possible, then somewhere in the 45-55 degree range I suppose.

[@Penguin-sp9qc]

Lol I’m laughing so hard right now lol my coach is like if you can’t hit the driver hit the 3 wood and I really wanted to hit my driver lol so thx a lot it really helps with weight on front foot and keeping the head still center I’m hitting in the 80’s now

[@SagutoGolf]

LOL!! Nice job figuring it out on your own despite the misguided "instruction"!! 💪💪 Keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, have you checked out my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” yet? Here's a link in case you’re interested in learning some key aspects of this swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/

[@Penguin-sp9qc]

@@SagutoGolf one more thing how much weight needs to be on the front

[@davidkroening9894]

Tom, Donna said you were going to do some videos on hybrids. we love you man.

[@SagutoGolf]

Oh did she now, Capt. Bob?? Well then, I'm going to have to have a chat with that woman (aka "mom")........😎 Thanks - I'm glad you're enjoying my content! Tom

[@chuckkloack5991]

I'm really having a difficult time getting my tilt right. Is there some type of gage to know if I'm tilting at the ball and not behind the ball?

[@SagutoGolf]

Hi Chuck - For a good starting point, here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach - including the tilt component - in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ Tom