STOP THINKING TOO MUCH in the Golf Swing with My EASY One Thought Golf Swing

[@SagutoGolf]

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[@csdimitris]

I finally joined. Many thanks for taking my game to an enjoyable level. By the way, my golfing buddies hate your guts. Why? Because now I get paid like a bookie!

[@larrysullivan8890]

@sagutogolf....Tom,just found you on Yt. Subscribed and got your 3 tips. 2 questions : douse wrists I backswing ? 2) at set up, right foot back of left/ lead foot ? Thanks

[@scottpage6019]

I’ve been practicing Tom’s lessons for a few months now. I was a 24 hcp. Now, I’m a 12.0 hcp. I played 9 holes after a practice session the other day and shot a 39. Best 9 holes ever. Thanks Tom!!!!!

[@wilsonthompson6414]

Nice try, *Tom*

[@scottpage6019]

@@wilsonthompson6414 ah nope. Check my profile. Can see me on tiktok at scottpagegolf

[@SagutoGolf]

That's fabulous, @Scott_Page!! Are we having fun yet???....😂😂 And don't concern yourself with any naysayers; just keep doing what you're doing and enjoy your regular trips to the extra crispy buffet!! Thanks for sharing your success! Tom

[@bradleyrounds9148]

Thanks for stating a couple months. I too have trying to transition out of my old standard swing to Tom's. It been a journey. Last week it "mostly" kicked in. Advice is to keep the faith keep working, keep practicing. I'm a 13 shot 76 with a whole 18 holes of Saguto swings, finally. Takes a while to digest and incorporate to change bad swings. Thanks Tom Miss the chops man

[@SagutoGolf]

Well done, @Bradley_Rounds!!! Yes indeed - those ghosts of swings past are a stubborn lot indeed! Thanks for the chops eulogy.....😂 Cheers! Tom

[@thomasholt5884]

If you don't know, Tom is the best golf teacher on the planet. I went from scoring in the high 90s to playing in the mid to lower 80s and have flirted with breaking 80. I was able to put an end to 3 putting because I got on the green closer to the hole. This tip is amazing but if you really want to get even deeper with more Hogan-like stuff Tom has a playlist with over 10 videos talking and showing Ben Hogan stuff. For me, it helped with my timing and form and the form helped me with timing. Slowing down my swing is what I think has helped me more than anything to learn how to hit the ball better. there is over an hour of Hogan help. There is nothing better than hitting that crispy golf shot and you will know it when you do it and you will want to do it again and again.

[@SagutoGolf]

You're far too kind, Tom, but I sincerely appreciate your support and I'm thrilled for your improvement!! Sound like you are getting into good form for the Myrtle Beach World Am!! 💪💪 Thanks again and keep up the fabulous work!! Tom

[@thomasholt5884]

@@SagutoGolf Thank you Tom. Never would have had this chance without your website and the great friends I have not only met there but will get a chance to meet them at the tourney. I can’t wait to play😀

[@mikeduckworth1413]

Thanks! Your teaching and tips ( along with your guitar work and humour ) are second to none !!

[@SagutoGolf]

Wow, Mike - I really appreciate your kind words and ongoing support!! Thanks so much for your generosity! Perhaps I might see you in the online school sometime soon? I really think you'll enjoy it. Tom

[@kurtier]

This saved my swing. I fell out of sync a few months ago and couldn't figure it out. Implemented this with another one of your recent vids about moving the lower body and was able to actually strike reasonably consistent. Thank you so much for all this great content. This stuff is so much easier to understand.

[@SagutoGolf]

I appreciate knowing that my channel's instruction content is resonating well with you, Kurt, and I'm very glad to learn of your improvement! Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work!! Tom

[@manojbagda1371]

Very nicely explained

[@SagutoGolf]

Thank you, Manoj - I'm glad you enjoyed this lesson video!! Tom

[@Bcalitri]

Tom brings an awareness to the mechanics of golf like no other. I had zero awareness up till this past year when I starting watching the videos. I need a lot more practice but leaning against the wall brought me to where I am now which is hitting some decent feel good shots. A lot of bad ones still but the good ones are increasing. Thanks Tom keep up the good work

[@billybig-time2298]

Already watched this 2 times... and will again. I tried this on the course yesterday and it tidied up my backswing...it simply put the club in the slot. Fighting my ingrained hacker swing so much and the flips....Tom thanks to you my game is improving all the time and more importantly I love golf again, TYVM from England.

[@SagutoGolf]

I'm glad to know that this lesson video resonated well with you, Billy!! It sure does simplify things, right? With regard to curing the "flips", these channel videos may help: - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJaVnIRqacatgJY - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iabRdIVrqq-Sl9E Also, perhaps you might some day consider enrolling in the SagutoGolf online school? So many folks across the globe are now playing the best golf of their lives as a result. As an enrolled member you'll enjoy: - Unlimited access to comprehensive members-only systems for the full swing. - Short game courses: Chipping, Pitching, Bunker play, Putting. - Simplified, succinct, step-by-step lessons and drills designed to put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion. - Detailed troubleshooting diagnostic videos and fixes for a variety of common swing issues. - Power & Distance course. - Shot-Shaping Grid course. - Ball Flight Fixes course. - Indoor Training Program. - The quick-start “Get Out and Go Play” program. - A Members' Forum where you can ask specific swing-related questions, interact with others in the SagutoGolf community, and suggest new content ideas. - Access to all exclusive paid KZbin channel members-only content at no additional charge. - Discounted rate on my V1 Swing Video Analysis service. - Ongoing additions of new content. All that and more for just $10 US/ month or $99/year. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. Thanks for your comment, keep up the great work, and - most importantly - have fun out there!! Tom

[@rondelro1]

You're the best Hogan swing teacher I learned from. Definitely improved my game!

[@SagutoGolf]

I truly appreciate your very kind words and support, Ron, and I'm very glad to learn of your improvement through my channel's instruction!! I risk becoming a human dartboard every time I feature Mr. Hogan because some folks are so vehemently set on what they "think" he did, but to me it's always worth it. Mr. Hogan timelessly delivers phenomenal instructional value. But there are just so many misconceptions about his swing out there - particularly within the realm of misunderstood or misapplied teachings - that have sadly relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of chronic frustration. We're doing our best here to clear these up one by one and put an end to this madness, because if we can get Hogan right there are tremendously effective swing keys to be garnered!! Thanks again, keep up the great work, and have fun out there!! Tom

[@rogb3199]

You're an inspirational instructor Tom and the trail arm and Hogan connection are gold! When I hit my best irons it's when I do this!

[@SagutoGolf]

Thanks @rog b!! I appreciate that and I'm glad these lessons are helping you to improve! Keep it crispy!! Tom

[@russqueen8084]

Hit an easy 7 on 18 yesterday off the tee, 135 yds away. Hit it within 8 feet of the hole. Tom's program works. Still hit a few bad shots yesterday when I was trying to do too much. Love the program and am actually enjoying golf.

[@SagutoGolf]

Nice job, Russ!! And yes - ultimately it's really all about having fun out there with this great game!! Keep up the great work!! Tom

[@russqueen8084]

@@SagutoGolf I've found (for me) a very slow backswing and weight forward is key to keeping everything in rythm. Can't wait to get back out there. Now if I could only putt....

[@SagutoGolf]

I'm glad you found your ideal tempo and feel, @Russ_Queen. You just need to do that with the flat stick and you'll be golden!

[@larrycaringer]

A go to lesson to get ready to play. ONE THOUGHT! This had really gotten me back in the game. Thanks Tom!

[@SagutoGolf]

I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated well with you, Larry! Keep up the great work and have fun out there! Tom

[@ericmcgowan06]

I just want to say I tried the Saguto swing this morning for a 9 hole round- it wasn’t my best score ever but every shot I hit was crispy with SOLID contact. I played irons only and didn’t use a tee on any tee shots and was hitting them crispy this morning. I’m also not a long hitter and hit my 8 iron about 165-170 carry this morning. I’m a believer.

[@SagutoGolf]

Hi Eric, I hate to tell you this, but with a 165-170 8 iron carry you are no longer not a long hitter.....💪💪😎 I may be time to begin reconfiguring your yardages and work on those comeback chips and pitches after airmailing the greens! 😂 Well done, Rocket Man!! Tom

[@ericmcgowan06]

@@SagutoGolf LOL! You’re not joking! I was trying to hit a 145-155 shot with my 8 and leave a nice chip with my 54° . I ended up catching it perfect and carried onto the fringe of the green. I’m definitely sticking to this swing- I also want to add I just paid for 3 lessons and they were good lessons but I still wasn’t hitting the ball pure- first time out on the saguto way it was DIFFERENT 🍗🍗🍗🍗🥔🥔🥔🥔

[@jackhammond7695]

Guys, listen to this man. I found him 2 years ago and took my handicap from a 27ish to a 12ish. I was playing good enough I thought I could try to gain more power (changed swing). Long story short I sucked again. Handicap shot up to thirty, and I didn't know what to do. Luckily this old dog found his way home. I'm back to playing consistent and drawing the golf ball. Having fun again!

[@SagutoGolf]

Glad to know that you recaptured your game, Jack! There's plenty of content on the swing's power accumulators and how to gain effortless distance in the online school, by the way. Keep up the great work and have fun out there!! Tom

[@SagutoGolf]

Welcome back, @David_Oakes! Here's a lesson I did previously on fairway woods: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3fIinitfJd3qZo Perhaps you might find a crispy nugget or two in there. Cheers! Tom

[@davidcox3194]

This video has really helped me understand how to hit straighter shots! 😊

[@SagutoGolf]

Awesome! I'm glad this lesson resonated well with you, David! TS

[@erichmikula8922]

Great Tom, helps me so much. Best greetings from Vienna, Erich

[@davidkott1596]

Tom, I used this tip in my golf league this afternoon. My ball striking was crispy and I hit the ball a lot farther. This tip really helped me. Thank you.

[@SagutoGolf]

That's fantastic, David! Great job incorporating this lesson into your swing so quickly! Tom

[@elisabethkruger8882]

Thankyou Tom. I love all the tips and advise you give us all the time. I am happy to be a part of the Saguto's school and I am sure that you are going to help me reach my goals . I am a 24 hdc and would like to be 18........😍⛳🥰

[@SagutoGolf]

Welcome to the school, Elisabeth - I'm very glad to have you aboard!! Here's some preliminary advice to help you get off to a good start towards achieving your playing and scoring goals: 1) Regardless of a member's skill level, this swing necessitates a complete reboot for someone transitioning from a shift & lift swing (which is typically the case), and therefore it is imperative that one take sufficient time to ensure that the fundamental components are mastered. From the ground up there is nothing superfluous in the Stack & Tilt swing - in other words, everything with a purpose, and a purpose for everything. (For example, contrary to shift & lift where you may be taught to keep your trail foot perpendicular to the target line as a means of "creating resistance" in your trail side, in S&T we flare both feet out 10-20 degrees in order to facilitate a free flowing, inclined hip and shoulder turn.) I cannot emphasize this enough, as frustrations predominantly occur when students jump ahead in the curriculum without properly dedicating themselves to the foundational base upon which our consistently repeatable, powerful, low maintenance swing must be built. Chapter 1 of the Golf Swing Simplified program (GSS) and Part I of Get Out & Go Play (GOGP) both address this. 2a) GSS: One of the many great things about this swing is that you can achieve solid ball striking even at the most basic levels. This is why I oftentimes will suggest that students park themselves on Chapter 2 of the GSS course for an extended period of time after locking down Chapter 1's foundational elements. Chapter 2 reinforces the body motions and the weight-forward component, and it culminates with what I call "The Best Golf Swing Practice Drill of All Time". Work yourself sequentially and gradually through the chapter, and then commit yourself to that drill in Lesson 2.8. Learn it. Practice it. Master it. You can even use this partially abbreviated swing on the course and play quite well with it as it will provide plenty of distance. (It actually is the full swing minus just a couple of power accumulators.) Once you've got that down, you will be well prepared to move forward in the curriculum and well on your way towards taking ownership of YOUR swing! 2b) GOGP: This quick-start program is exactly as it sounds - it is designed to fast-track you out onto the course so you can have fun - and success - playing as you learn! Should you choose this path, everything in #1 above still applies, and as implied above in 2a you will still want to work through it sequentially and gradually, mastering each lesson before moving ahead to the next one. In this program, Drill #5 - The Flying Wedge is the one you'll want to park yourself on and nail down. 3) Also, as you progress always keep in mind the V1 Swing Video Analysis service, an effective and inexpensive service that I highly recommend to everyone in the school. I liken it to bringing your swing into the shop for a tune-up or minor repair. Scheduling one on a quarterly basis for preventive maintenance will do wonders for keeping things humming along nicely, and it's also a great tool for pinpointing and resolving any issues that arise. The process involves downloading the free V1 app and then submitting two videos to me through the app - one down-the-line (captured from your stance line, not the target line) and the other face-on. You'll find more information about the V1 Analysis halfway down this page on the Saguto.Golf site: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolf 4) Finally, please migrate over to the SagutoGolf Community Forum - which is included in your online school membership - and begin engaging with your fellow members. It only takes a minute or two to enroll - just go to your “My Courses” screen and you’ll see a link to get started. Once signed in you’ll be able to access and participate in the great dialogue that we are having on a variety of topics. You can start discussions, contribute to existing threads, post specific swing questions, make some new friends, and just share in the common bond of golfers from around the world seeking to improve their games and help others to do the same. I monitor the forum regularly and participate in the discussions, including assisting with swing-related inquiries. I really think you’ll enjoy it! I look forward to hearing from you regularly in the Forum and to assisting you in building a consistent, low maintenance, powerful, body-friendly swing that will bring your enjoyment of this great game to a new level! Have fun out there!! TS

[@thegolfgiveaway5290]

Great stuff as always Tom. Good refresher on “THE POWER!”

[@SagutoGolf]

Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed this power AND consistency builder!! Tom

[@shanedeel2]

I love this type of instruction. Not everyone is good at doing the cookie cutter swing. Glad I found this channel.

[@SagutoGolf]

And I'm glad to have you on board, Shane!! Thanks! Tom

[@rons.5173]

I’ve been working on this very thing for awhile now. At 53, I was hitting 9 iron 155-160 yds and shot 79 for the second round in a row. Trail arm is the key to get me on the right path. Weight on left side and trail arm - only two thoughts I have.

[@SagutoGolf]

Perfect! Well done, Ron!! Have fun out there! Tom

[@1977gman]

No you don’t. And no you didn’t

[@rons.5173]

@@1977gman ok keyboard tough guy.

[@mpreiss7780]

what do you mean with your 2 swing thoughts? I get weight on left side but what does trail arm mean? put more importance on it?

[@rons.5173]

@@mpreiss7780 I mean keep it connected and then bring it back down. Don’t let the trail arm fly out as that, for me, causes over the top.

[@jebbobo5517]

Loving the switch to this swing. About 2.5 weeks ago I played nine and only hit 1/9 greens, I know… rough. Then the very next round after practicing things you teach for one day I hit 7/9 two of those being far par 5s in two. Thanks Tom

[@SagutoGolf]

That's some fabulous stuff there, @Jebbo_Bo!! I'm very glad to know that you are benefiting to such an extent from my channel's instruction content!! Perhaps sometime soon I'll see you enrolled in the SagutoGolf online school for just $10 US/month or $99 US/year?? 😎 That's where you'll *_really_* learn to take ownership of your swing! Thanks for sharing your success, keep up the great work, and - most importantly, have fun out there!! Tom

[@besmeier]

bang it

[@AL-ei2gc]

Great training video

[@SagutoGolf]

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

[@principlesvalues1311]

this is a big fix, thanks Tom , this swing plane both ways back and down to match the plane is superb.. suddenly all iron go consistent and 10-15 yards longer automatic, the only one more thing for me i had to add was waiting of left shoulders when downswing so i am not too quick and the club is behind me, that waiting of left shoulders was key for me as well during the impact

[@JohnnyDSR]

So glad I found your channel. I have always thought I was messing up by keeping my trail arm close to my rib cage. Everything you said here connects with me. When I am playing my best iron game I find I am doing your tips! Just makes me feel more confident to not try so much to lead my downswing with lead arm! Sure you need to be balanced but the idea that the trail arm always follows the lead arm pre supposes that the lead arm is proper and on plane ! Subscribed and will review your archives ! Thanks for taking the time to share your insight with the rest of us who love this game!

[@SagutoGolf]

Thanks John!! I appreciate your comment and I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating well with you! Tom

[@csdimitris]

Awesome video! I would freeze at address due to too many swing thoughts. Over-analysis leads to paralysis! By the way, I have taken advantage of your free videos for a while now. But, I finally decided to join. Why? Because you have really helped my golf swing! I have taken lessons, but very few golf pros can explain things as well as you do. You da man!!!!

[@SagutoGolf]

Thanks Chris, and welcome aboard!!

[@NonnyStrikes]

For a golfer that as spent a good time playing... the moment they try this... light bulbs will flicker like mad. I remember this was the first thing that got me doing s&t with ease.

[@SagutoGolf]

They may flicker at first, Johnny, but then it'll just turn into a steady glow - so bright ya gotta wear shades...😎😂

[@kofno]

The Ben Hogan videos are really great! Thanks!

[@SagutoGolf]

I'm glad you're enjoying them, Ryan!! Mr. Hogan timelessly delivers phenomenal instructional value, right?! But there are just so many misconceptions about Hogan’s swing out there - particularly within the realm of misunderstood or misapplied instruction - that have sadly relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of chronic frustration. We're doing our best here to clear these up one by one and put an end to this madness, because if we can get Hogan right there are tremendously effective swing keys to be garnered!! Thanks! Tom

[@kofno]

@@SagutoGolf Appreciate your work. This elbow position is pure gold for ball striking.

[@nexusitgroup]

I’ve started standing more upright and had helped a lot

[@SagutoGolf]

Sounds good, Travis. We each need to make our own personal adaptations in order to take ownership of our swing! Tom

[@AlexMartinez-in5ws]

About time you cut the chops lol now I can focus on the great golf lessons

[@SagutoGolf]

If you truly had "focus", Alex, you would have been able to get past those epic chops.....😂😂😂 Enjoy the lessons! Tom

[@mattk3650]

This was very helpful

[@SagutoGolf]

Thanks Matt - I'm glad to know that this episode resonated with you!! Tom

[@robertrhodes9260]

As always a Great video THANKS

[@SagutoGolf]

Thanks Robert - I'm glad you enjoyed this trail arm lesson!! Tom

[@robertarthur2482]

Thank you for that one swing thought . Definitely a shot in the arm plus a shot into the blue yonder.

[@SagutoGolf]

A shot in the arm *_and_* a power shot from the arm to be sure, Arthur!! It really makes you wonder why the dominant trail arm is rarely mentioned in "conventional" instruction, except for when they tell you not to use it (???).... 🙄🤔 I'm glad you enjoyed it!! Tom

[@robertarthur2482]

@@SagutoGolf sure did thank you

[@mizzo9]

I’ve been a member of Saguto golf for about a month. Scores have come down a good 5 strokes. Driving and putting need to get better but irons are so much more consistent.

[@SagutoGolf]

Well done, @mizzo9!! The driver will come along as you get more comfortable and confident with the swing, and once it does start to click you're going to love the ball flight and distance! As for the putter, remember that there is plenty of short game content in the school as well! Thanks for sharing your success, keep up the great work, and have fun out there!! Tom

[@ronhudson7298]

What a great tip, I needed that one. Thx.

[@SagutoGolf]

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

[@graydonargast9322]

Awesome as usual Tom.

[@SagutoGolf]

Thanks Graydon - I'm glad you enjoyed the episode!! Tom

[@scottreiber7681]

Hey Tom, if you get a chance, check out those old Bobby Jones instruction films. Looks to me like he's got some stack and tilt going on. Love your instruction, you're a born performer.

[@jimmyjames6318]

Big T, you should come out and do a clinic in San Diego. Thanks for posting!

[@SagutoGolf]

Or Big JJ can just hop a flight to the "SC" of the east coast!.........😎 I'm glad you're enjoying the content!! Tom

[@daiwan6580]

That’s it! It work! Also no shift on weight.

[@SagutoGolf]

Great! I am glad to know that this lesson helped you!! Tom

[@ruudlieshoutvan7366]

Hi Tom, great clip again tnx but also very confusing at least to me. A lot of your other clips tell us to shallow the club i.e. make sure it will go below that alignment stick. Now you’re telling us to go above that stick. Just above but still above. What am I missing here? Greetings Ruud, Netherlands.

[@SagutoGolf]

Hi Ruud, In this drill the stick is set up parallel to the shaft plane to monitor both the backswing and downswing. Since it's only being used as a visual reference point there was no need to position it where it would interfere with the motions. Cheers! Tom

[@ruudlieshoutvan7366]

Tom!! Oh my gosh, how stupid of me, you are so right!! Go and make more vids soldier!! :) greetings, Ruud, Netherlands

[@SagutoGolf]

LOL! No worries, Ruud! And yes - more vids to come for sure! Tom

[@W0rldCitizen]

I like it! Couldn't you also buy ANOTHER one of those snowplow markers to go in FRONT of the other one so that you don't practice going OVEr the ball like you described?

[@SagutoGolf]

Sure - you can get as masochistic as you wish with these sticks. In fact, to correct extreme over-the-top moves I'll oftentimes corral the student in with sticks on both sides of the ball and another a few inches directly above the ball. It's really great fun!! (Well, for me, anyway....😂)

[@W0rldCitizen]

@@SagutoGolf hahahaha Thanks!

[@rayuppstrom1306]

Is the grip of the club held more powerfully in the trail arm hand and the the grip of the lead hand held lighter?

[@SagutoGolf]

Hi Ray, I personally do not feet any difference in grip firmness between my two hands. Grip pressure is something that is very unique to each of us, which is why conveying personal "feels" in this regard have led so many golfers astray. For example, a 2 out of 10 “baby bird” grip to a strong guy like Sam Snead may equate to an 8 out of 10 to another golfer. We definitely don't want that handle swimming around in our hands because we're so loosey goosey that we can't control the clubface. A secure grip and soft arms are what we're after here. That prescription will certainly resonate differently for different folks, but the key is that our grip pressure should give us complete control of the club while not introducing swing-killing tension that prevents us from properly executing the motion and/or robs us of speed potential. Finding that sweet spot is a highly individual thing, and it is critical to consistently blissful ballstriking. Tom

[@brandondeleonardis8072]

My question is, your talking about the trail arm working in the downing. But you've also said the shoulders have to work through the ball too, how do you blend the two?

[@SagutoGolf]

I do my best to convey multiple “feels” or thoughts throughout the swing wherever possible, Brandon, because we're all different physiologically and psychologically, and something that resonates effectively with one golfer may not necessarily work for another. However, no matter the variety of suggested feels/thoughts offered for a particular element of the swing, they are all directed at getting different golfers to achieve the desired positions, motions, and ball striking results. This is one reason is why the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school is so effective, and why so many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. The lessons and drills provide the guidelines and set the boundaries, while allowing ample leeway for each individual golfer to infuse and exercise their own uniqueness. Here's a link if you would like to know more about it - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ Cheers! Tom

[@vicgeorge3440]

I love you videos you are a great instructor however I have one instruction I have been practicing your tilting mechanics I would like to question the downswing that you offered buy first moving your lower body towards the target which doesn't work for me it only works when I laterally move my hips towards the left of the target at a 45° angle if I lean my hips towards the target it's impossible to deliver the club properly to impact makes sense to me since the club remains on a circle and towards the target I am sure you are doing this naturally

[@SagutoGolf]

I appreciate your kind words regarding my instruction content and teaching style, Vic! When properly deployed in sequence our hips play a role in preserving our downswing path and they can certainly provide a power boost. When prematurely rotated, all bets are off. For example, the lateral targetward action of the hips acts as a governor on the rotational component, thereby enabling the player to keep their upper torso square and their swing center and path intact without having to fight their body. It's also a move that you will notice with every great ball striker. (Cue up a face-on video of any Tour player, put your finger, mouse pointer, or some other reference tool on their lead hip at address, and then observe the extent to which the hips move laterally past your pointer in the downswing while - and this is key - the head and thus the swing center remains in place.) This combination of the lateral and rotational will occur naturally if we allow it to, but unfortunately the misguided "fire the hips" notion has plagued so many amateurs with an early-onset spinout that makes them steep and across the line, or they get stuck, early extend, flip, etc. Having said that, ultimately we must individually determine what feels or actions work best for us while adhering to the parameters of the proper physics and geometry of the golf swing, and one great thing about this swing system is that it provides plenty of leeway for doing so. As such, the motion you are describing - which is a combination of lateral and rotational - is perfectly acceptable. As this relates to the nature of your question 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. Keep up the great work! Tom Saguto, PGA

[@shanedeel2]

Tom I’ve been practicing the motions from the course and keeping my arms connected. I went and played 9 holes. I only hit 2 real fat shots. Before I hit 50 percent fat.

[@shanedeel2]

I hit a crispy 8 iron 155 within 12 inches of the hole. I was trying to lay up with a 3/4 swing but the ball flew off the face . Best contact I ever felt. My arms are way tired though from keeping them locked into my body. I used the same method for chipping and it worked amazing.

[@SagutoGolf]

Well done, Shane!! No worries - your arms and body will get used to the crispy connections. By the way, start sharing this great stuff in the online school's Members' Forum!! Tom

[@DASH1ful]

i certainly agree that the right arm should fold and that we shouldn't try to arc the right arm around from the top, and that the teaching profession has been too left arm centric ("the right arm only goes along for ride", etc.) and the right arm is the most powerful arm (for the right hander) and delivers most of the power; but the right arm can only deliver maximum power if it is relaxed and is able to fold/flex freely. and, it is the role of the left hand and arm to ensure that the right arm is fully relaxed in the first part of the backswing. in the waggle the heel pad of the left hand pulls the lower part of the right arm to the left in the waggle. this is key. the joint of the left wrist presses in to return the club to the ball. the heel pad then resists against the wrist joint. the digiti minimi and the flexor retinaclum work as antagonistic opposites in the waggle. in the takeaway the heel pad of the left hand pulls on the right forearm and the joint of the left wrist pushes the lower of part of the right arm back. this folds the right arm. when the left wrist has fully cocked the left side of the right forearm will be facing straight in front. and, it is at this point that right arm becomes active and pushes back, creating depth at the top of the backswing. and, in the downswing the left side of the right forearm strikes thru as though it wants to retain its position right the way thru into the follow thru; but the left hand pulls it straight when it applies pressure against the left side of the shaft in the hiiting area.

[@sherrystroh241]

Been doing this for a short time. Sometime s it goes left. But it’s feeling good 👍.

[@SagutoGolf]

Changes like this can take a little time to build in properly, Sherry. Just stick with it and make sure that you are approaching the ball from the inside, using video to record your swing as often as possible. It will ultimately be a very consistent and powerful move for you! Tom

[@kudaziggy]

This has helped me significantly with hitting irons more pure, but for some reason I am having a harder time implementing this for fairway woods and the driver. Are there any subtle differences applying this concept to irons vs woods or do I just need more practice time with it? Thanks for simplifying this game for us all!

[@SagutoGolf]

Hi Kevin, It’s really the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. (In fact, here is a video of Stack and Tilt co-founder Mike Bennett hitting the driver: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZfQpa2vfZilqaM. It looks very similar to his iron swing, right?: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iX3NqIiVZqiWbdE ) If you do a search on this channel you'll see some content on the driver and fairway woods. 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. Oftentimes when golfers are hitting everything well except for the longer clubs it can be attributed to one of the following: 1) They don't start with - or maintain - enough weight on the front side. In general with the longer clubs we should add a little more front weight load at address - more like 60/40 instead of the 55/45 prescribed for the other clubs. This forward weight should gradually increase to the top of the backswing (70/30) and build further on the downswing - approximately 80/20 halfway down, 90/10 impact, and 95/5 finish. 2) 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, changing the low point and rerouting the club. This can produce a variety of undesirable results including fat and thin contact, topped shots and popups, straight pulls, and “banana” slices. 3) 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 you take it back along the shaft plane for the first few feet, but as long as you maintain the "weight forward, shoulder down, and hands in" components while allowing the club to work around you, it should put you in the proper position at the top so you can attack the ball from the inside. If you'd really like to own this swing through your entire bag please consider enrolling in the SagutoGolf online school as it is one of the best golf instruction values out there. So many folks across the globe are now playing the best golf of their lives as a result. As a member you'll enjoy: - Unlimited access to comprehensive members-only systems for the full swing. - Short game courses: Chipping, Pitching, Bunker play, Putting. - Simplified, succinct, step-by-step lessons and drills designed to put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion. - Detailed troubleshooting diagnostic videos and fixes for a variety of common swing issues. - Power & Distance course. - Shot-Shaping Grid course. - Ball Flight Fixes course. - Indoor Training Program. - The quick-start “Get Out and Go Play” program. - A Members' Forum where you can ask specific swing-related questions, interact with others in the SagutoGolf community, and suggest new content ideas. - Access to all exclusive paid KZbin channel members-only content at no additional charge. - Discounted rate on my V1 Swing Video Analysis service. - Ongoing additions of new content. All that and more for just $10 US/ month or $99/year. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. Cheers! Tom

[@kudaziggy]

SagutoGolf can’t thank you enough for taking the time in such a detailed response.

[@jimmyjames6318]

Love your vids Tommy, and love you shaved your burns 🤣👍💪

[@SagutoGolf]

Thanks Jimmy - I'm glad you're enjoying my channel's content! Tom

[@DrPapa14]

I struggle with keeping my trail arm to glued to my side. What are thoughts? I feel if I wasn’t so glued I would have more power through the ball.

[@WTSPC]

Tom you did another trail arm clip recently in the Crisper section but I can’t locate it. Can you point me in the right direction please.

[@kiromd]

It's really hard changing my swing at 56 ,but can honestly say I feel less pain ,and when it's working lol I'm a work In progress , more distance and accuracy and enjoying the game like I did at 20.Thanks for tips going to sign up now .

[@SagutoGolf]

That's great, Rod - I'm very glad to learn of your progress and I'm thrilled to know that you are joining the online school!! Here's some preliminary advice to help you get off to a good start: 1) Regardless of a member's skill level, this swing necessitates a complete reboot for someone transitioning from a shift & lift swing (which is typically the case), and therefore it is imperative that one take sufficient time to ensure that the fundamental components are mastered. From the ground up there is nothing superfluous in the Stack & Tilt swing - in other words, everything with a purpose, and a purpose for everything. (For example, contrary to shift & lift where you may be taught to keep your trail foot perpendicular to the target line as a means of "creating resistance" in your trail side, in S&T we flare both feet out 10-20 degrees in order to facilitate a free flowing, inclined hip and shoulder turn.) I cannot emphasize this enough, as frustrations predominantly occur when students jump ahead in the curriculum without properly dedicating themselves to the foundational base upon which our consistently repeatable, powerful, low maintenance swing must be built. Chapter 1 of the Golf Swing Simplified program (GSS) and Part I of Get Out & Go Play (GOGP) both address this. 2a) GSS: One of the many great things about this swing is that you can achieve solid ball striking even at the most basic levels. This is why I oftentimes will suggest that students park themselves on Chapter 2 of the GSS course for an extended period of time after locking down Chapter 1's foundational elements. Chapter 2 reinforces the body motions and the weight-forward component, and it culminates with what I call "The Best Golf Swing Practice Drill of All Time". Work yourself sequentially and gradually through the chapter, and then commit yourself to that drill in Lesson 2.8. Learn it. Practice it. Master it. You can even use this partially abbreviated swing on the course and play quite well with it as it will provide plenty of distance. (It actually is the full swing minus just a couple of power accumulators.) Once you've got that down, you will be well prepared to move forward in the curriculum and well on your way towards taking ownership of YOUR swing! 2b) GOGP: This quick-start program is exactly as it sounds - it is designed to fast-track you out onto the course so you can have fun - and success - playing as you learn! Should you choose this path, everything in #1 above still applies, and as implied above in 2a you will still want to work through it sequentially and gradually, mastering each lesson before moving ahead to the next one. In this program, Drill #5 - The Flying Wedge is the one you'll want to park yourself on and nail down. 3) Also, as you progress always keep in mind the V1 Swing Video Analysis service, an effective and inexpensive service that I highly recommend to everyone in the school. I liken it to bringing your swing into the shop for a tune-up or minor repair. Scheduling one on a quarterly basis for preventive maintenance will do wonders for keeping things humming along nicely, and it's also a great tool for pinpointing and resolving any issues that arise. The process involves downloading the free V1 app and then submitting two videos to me through the app - one down-the-line (captured from your stance line, not the target line) and the other face-on. You'll find more information about the V1 Analysis halfway down this page on the Saguto.Golf site: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolf 4) Finally, please migrate over to the SagutoGolf Community Forum - which is included in your online school membership - and begin engaging with your fellow members. It only takes a minute or two to enroll - just go to your “My Courses” screen and you’ll see a link to get started. Once signed in you’ll be able to access and participate in the great dialogue that we are having on a variety of topics. You can start discussions, contribute to existing threads, post specific swing questions, make some new friends, and just share in the common bond of golfers from around the world seeking to improve their games and help others to do the same. I monitor the forum regularly and participate in the discussions, including assisting with swing-related inquiries. I really think you’ll enjoy it! I look forward to hearing from you regularly in the Forum and to assisting you in building a consistent, low maintenance, powerful, body-friendly swing that will bring your enjoyment of this great game to a new level! Tom

[@MPerski]

“Sh-boom, sh-boom … life could be a dream” 🎶 … on a golf course! Thanks, Tom 🙏🏻 As always, great tip … easy to understand (and better yet) integrate into my game. Who doesn’t need to get their club on path and on plane AND HAMMER 🔨 it down the fairway! Another HOGAN secret. Good stuff

[@SagutoGolf]

Yes indeed! Hammer away Hogan style, @Parski!!... Glad you enjoyed it! Tom

[@enniobellato1]

Hi Tom I'm left handed playing right hand Golf well more ambidexterous My left arm and hand are dominant and my right arm weaker will this affect how i do the drill

[@SagutoGolf]

Ennio - Only you can determine whether you are able to properly execute this drill and derive any benefit from it. If you find that is doesn't help you, then I would not recommend doing it. Remember, the videos, lessons, and drills on this free channel - while fully aligned with the swing method I teach - address a variety of topics, issues, feels, and/or common flaws/fixes from one episode to the next. They are certainly not intended to be taken as a comprehensive, sequential 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. TS

[@robmcgrew128]

Your a good golfer. Why haven’t I seen you on the tournament

[@SagutoGolf]

I do appreciate that, Rob, but for me to get my complete game to where I can even think about competing at just the mini-tour levels would probably take the better part of a year of dedicated practice (yes - those guys are THAT good!). Secondly, while I certainly had professional plying aspirations in my younger days, I thoroughly enjoy what I am doing as a PGA instructor in helping so many people enjoy the game more and wouldn't trade that for anything! Cheers! Tom

[@LDfingerstyle]

Hi there Tom. Been working through your simplified golf swing sections on your website. Just wanted you to clarify something for me if thats ok because ive seen a few conflicting videos. On the downswing do i want to be passive with the arms/wrists or have my arms firing? Cheers

[@SagutoGolf]

Hi Liam, Going forward let me see you asking these swing specific questions in the SagutoGolf Members' Forum community (it's included with your online school enrollment). It's an active, fun, and highly supportive environment, and you're far more apt to get more specific and detailed swing advice there. The best answer I have for your question is "Yes". On the surface you may find that to be of no help at all, but consider that each and every one of us is unique with our own set of feels and it may start to make some sense. There are, however, some absolutes, so even if you like to "feel" a part of your swing with the hands/arms/wrists, you know that: 1) you must not snatch or roll the club to the inside on the way back, 2) you must not allow the hands/arms/trail shoulder to bring the path over the top at the transition (or at any point during the downswing), and 3) you must not try to time any type of contrived flippy, rolling hand/arm/wrist manipulation with the split second of impact. So, if I had my preference, you would build in the lower body motion at the transition (see this Hogan video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5bNg4qeqqdqr5o) to carry the arms, wrists, and hands into a shallow position from which they can apply force to the hit, and then you would maintain the "flying wedge" through the zone for consistently crispy impact ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJaVnIRqacatgJY ). I hope this helps to clarify thing for you. Beyond that, I'll see you in the Forum! Cheers! Tom

[@LDfingerstyle]

@@SagutoGolf thank you for the detailed reply

[@mikelaster662]

I’ve been told for years not to take the club back with right arm. Heck that’s the only way to keep my right elbow from flying up. Ken Venturi said take the club back with right shoulder.

[@SagutoGolf]

It's sad that "conventional instruction" has gone to such great lengths to take the dominant trail arm out of the swing, Mike. Use it properly and you'll know why Mr. Hogan said he wished he'd had three right hands to power the shot, and this is one of the optional "feels" that I teach. Speaking of which, I do my best to convey multiple “feels” or thoughts throughout the swing wherever possible because we're all different physiologically and psychologically, and something that resonates effectively with one golfer may not necessarily work for another. However, no matter the variety of suggested feels/thoughts offered for a particular element of the swing, they are all directed at getting different golfers to achieve the desired positions, motions, and ball striking results. This is one reason is why the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school is so effective, and why so many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. The lessons and drills provide the guidelines and set the boundaries, while allowing ample leeway for each individual golfer to infuse and exercise their own uniqueness. Here's a link if you would like to know more about it - saguto.golf Tom

[@theophilus5132]

Been learning Tom's stack and tilt since the beginning of the warm season from his website and his KZbin channel. It has cured my slice (especially off the tee) and generated tremendous power. Just recently I was hitting some of my drives so far that on one occasion the two guys and I got paired up with for a round started calling me "the Unibomber."

[@SagutoGolf]

LOL!! I love it, Unibomber!! 😂😂😂 Keep up the great work, enjoy that newfound distance, and - most importantly - have fun out there!! Cheers, Tom

[@theophilus5132]

@@SagutoGolf Thanks!

[@properboy]

Let’s go!!!!!

[@grillbuster1519]

If I keep my bicep glued, my left arm will not be straight (quite folded). Do I have too long of a left arm for this swing? Feel like I have to go way out from my body to straighten my arm.

[@SagutoGolf]

I think you may have some misunderstanding of this lesson as my arms are quite long as well. Here is a more recent lesson on the trail arm that may provide some clarity: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYKsZ4algZZ0i8k And 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 in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ Tom

[@grillbuster1519]

@@SagutoGolf ok, maybe it was flexibility/athleticism issue for me, but it’s clearer now. Thanks a lot, just signed up. Learning a lot and really appreciate the simplicity.

[@Bulleyes666]

tom really2 the best golf coach, no gimmick or etc, simply effective,

[@SagutoGolf]

Thanks - I sincerely appreciate the kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and style are resonating with you!! Have fun out there! Tom

[@mpreiss7780]

So your saying use (and think of) your right arm more in your golf swing? I am not sure how you can not use your right arm in a golf swing but hey if it gets you playing better then more right arm power to ya!

[@SagutoGolf]

You do everything else in life with the dominant (and considerably stronger) hand/arm, so why would you not utilize it in the golf swing? In fact, there's actually an entire course offering in my online school on how to build a consistent, powerful swing around the trail arm. You'd probably be quite surprised with how effective this can be! Cheers, Tom

[@mpreiss7780]

@@SagutoGolf Okay but I've always know how valuable your right arm is in the swing. Kinda thought it's a no brainer but thanks

[@colintapp4876]

Can you show me your right hand at impact please,mine seems to take over and I keep pulling shots left.

[@SagutoGolf]

Hi Colin, You can slow any of these videos down to 25% of regular speed by clicking on the video settings option (the gear-like icon) and selecting playback speed). Try this: If you keep the butt end of the club pointing towards the ball in the downswing your trail hand will not be able to "take over" and reroute the club. Think of hammering a nail into a board that is positioned at ground level just in front of your lead foot. You would not allow your dominant forearm and hand to bring the hammer across the nail from the outside because you would end up bending the nail with the glancing blow before delivering the full force of the hammer into your ankle. Ouch! Don't do that! By the way, have you considered enrolling in the SagutoGolf online school? So many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing, the short game, and much more. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm regularly adding new content. This will really put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion. There's even a members' forum where you can ask me specific swing-related questions, interact with others in the SagutoGolf community, and suggest new content ideas, plus you'll also have access to all exclusive KZbin paid channel members-only content at no additional charge. There’s also the "Get Out and Go Play" program designed to have new members using this swing out on the course quickly! Here's a link if you'd like more info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. I hope to see you there!! Tom

[@seniorswing8441]

Hello, Tom. But he did not tilt in backswing, so the shaft is laid of. Tilting with the left shoulder having "relation" with the ball ( as you teach) makes the plane more vertical at P4, the butt of the handle points somewhere within feet and the ball. I guess players who have strong grip and love that hammer drill would benefit from his swing. Cheers!

[@SagutoGolf]

Interesting comment, especially since the thumbnail picture for this video shows Mr. Hogan fully tilted at the top of his backswing! Physiologically, you cannot execute a centered backswing with the head staying in place and the lead shoulder pointing downward - as Mr. Hogan advocated in his Five Lessons book and supported further with the famous angled pane of glass imagery - without tilting the upper torso to the left (for a right-handed player). Try it in a mirror - you'll see that your spine must tilt and extend in order to do this. Cheers! Tom

[@seniorswing8441]

@@SagutoGolf Tilting, turn and extend is what i do as well. But i prefer having the shaft more vertical at P4 as you show somewhere. Hoping i am on the right tract aswell.

[@mplunky1]

@@SagutoGolf To you talk here & many other videos of the spine both tilting & extending in the backswing. Can you please tell me what this 'extending' means?

[@jackkinoff6943]

Working on the Over Hinging at the top of my backswing I am concerned about a loss of distance from the shortened backswing Just watching your backswing Tom gives me belief that I can still get the power I want into the ball when I send it off into the distance

[@SagutoGolf]

Rahm & Finau are a couple of examples of not needing a "long" backswing to crush the ball. Reaching back for more is like conducting a séance for those old swing demons, and they sure come back to haunt us when we do. Remember - the depth we create by getting our hands behind the trail shoulder at the top gives us all the power we need (it's invoking the tremendous force of angular momentum), even if it "looks" like less than a full swing compared to our old Shift & Lift days. Trust me - you've created width and plenty of distance for that club to travel by taking it deep; there's no need to try to get to "parallel" - that false deity of swings past. Execute the motions, understand your body's natural stopping point, and then - the most difficult part - train yourself to stop there! Cheers! Tom

[@nathanielcarlson7821]

hope it works for people

[@SagutoGolf]

It absolutely does, Nathaniel. I hope it works for you! Tom

[@Mike-zb7ts]

Golf. Is. FUN. Just back from the range, Tom. Or shall I call it the "Land of Milk and Honey"? I thought only about staying connected and folding that right arm. The results were phenomenal. Crisp 8 irons all bucket long. Colonel Sanders would be jealous. Push draws, 155-160...a few longer. It was effortless. Effortless. I was so excited to call wife and tell her of the miracle, I managed to get all the way to my car before I realized I'd lift my bag of clubs! EFFORTLESS.

[@SagutoGolf]

That's AWESOME, Mike!! Effortless push-draws are indeed the 100% fat-shot-free extra crispy delight that we serve daily at SagutoGolf. Thanks for sharing your success, keep up the great work, and don't forget your utensils next time!!!....😆😆 Tom

[@28russ]

I don't quite get where the power is coming from (other than the trail arm) with stack and tilt? I mean how do I get momentum shift if all my weights on my lead foot? I mean ya don't throw a punch or a ball with the weight on the front foot. It shifts a little. Or is it like 60/ 40 at setup and through the backswing and then ya move more weight forward on the downswing? But even then it feels like there needs to a little bit of weight shift to the back foot to create momentum through the ball. But no swaying and definitely no lifting lol. 🤷‍♂️

[@SagutoGolf]

Yours is a good question, Russell, because it represents an often-misconstrued notion and occasional invalid criticism of the Stack & Tilt swing, and as such I always appreciate the opportunity to respond and clarify. 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", therefore - unless one were to fall backwards - there's nothing to reverse or pivot!! And the result is a centered, low-maintenance, body-friendly, consistent, and tremendously powerful swing! It is important to understand that the videos, lessons, and drills on this free channel - while fully aligned with the swing method I teach - address a variety of topics, issues, feels, and/or common flaws/fixes from one episode to the next. They are certainly not intended to be taken as a sequential 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. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing, the short game, and much more. The school's intuitive course layout greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm regularly adding new content. There's even a members' forum where you can ask me specific swing-related questions, interact with others in the SagutoGolf community, and suggest new content ideas, plus you'll also have access to all exclusive KZbin paid channel members-only content at no additional charge. This will really put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. Cheers, Tom

[@mayur2272]

How do you avoid reverse pivoting?

[@SagutoGolf]

You start with your weight forward (55/45 for the short and mid irons; 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. The upper torso/head - and thus the swing center - remains in place during the increasing forward weight load in the downswing. This enables the golfer to "clear" while keeping the club moving on the proper in-to-out path. There's no shifting back and forth - and therefore nothing to "reverse" - 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

[@mayur2272]

@@SagutoGolf that fixed it. I train myself now to push my hips TOWARD the target on the backswing. It’s a feeling

[@rangers-qt6fx]

How do I keep the club face square on the down swing? I’m a slicer!

[@mooseknuckle07]

You probably are going over the the top with your swing, which creates an out to in path of the club= ball contact closer to the shaft than the sweet spot, plus your club face is 90% of the time open when you do this. Try a shorter back swing, but fully commit and hit through the ball, worked like a charm for me

[@SagutoGolf]

@rangers1012, Have you considered the SagutoGolf online school? So many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. As an enrolled member you'll enjoy: - Unlimited access to comprehensive members-only systems for the full swing. - Short game courses: Chipping, Pitching, Bunker play, Putting. - Simplified, succinct, step-by-step lessons and drills designed to put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion. - *_Detailed troubleshooting diagnostic videos and fixes for a variety of common swing issues._* - Power & Distance course. - Shot-Shaping Grid course. - *_Ball Flight Fixes course._* - Indoor Training Program. - The quick-start “Get Out and Go Play” program. - A Members' Forum where you can ask specific swing-related questions, interact with others in the SagutoGolf community, and suggest new content ideas. - Access to all exclusive paid KZbin channel members-only content at no additional charge. - Discounted rate on my V1 Swing Video Analysis service. - Ongoing additions of new content. All that and more for just $10 US/ month or $99/year. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. I hope to see you there! Tom

[@megreenyou]

Hey Tommie, the Italian Stallion: Forget John Rahm. Collin Morikawa is your protege. Did you watch Collin's warm up today at the Open? The shoulder tilt like you. Collin is Mr. Japanese Iron Shot from Bezerkley. Rickie has not won a major.

[@SagutoGolf]

Did you happen to see the episode I did last year featuring Collin's swing? kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZjPpZuVjZVka5I I love the centeredness of it, and his tilt is a thing of beauty. Perhaps he's been sneaking a few peaks at this channel?... 🤔🙄😂😂 Cheers! Tom

[@jimmyjames6318]

Just had a great practice after watching your vid "How to PRACTICE GOLF LIKE A PRO and Make Effective Swing Changes". Crispier than KFC. Thanks 👍

[@SagutoGolf]

Fantastic! I'm glad that practice session lesson worked well for you, Jimmy! Welcome to the extra-crispy buffet!! 😎 Tom

[@nickcelano6715]

Practicing stack and tilt for two weeks now. I hit my 8i 171 yards…thanks Tom…thanks. The other side of the green loves you. My score card not so much 🤣

[@SagutoGolf]

So sorry for your "troubles', Nick.....😂😂 Have fun out there!! Tom

[@nickcelano6715]

@@SagutoGolf you da man Tom.

[@nickcelano6715]

P.S. I am officially enrolled into the crisper than KFC online school. Looking forward to further learned knowledge of a simplified golf game. You’ll see me soon through the V1 golf app. May the compression be with you…

[@SagutoGolf]

I'm very glad to see you actively participating in the Members' Forum, @Nick_Celano. Keep up the great work! Tom

[@jason1888]

Someone finally yelled "mashed potatoes! " at me on the golf course.

[@SagutoGolf]

A victorious validation for sure, Jason! Congratulations, and keep it crispy (except for those mashed potatoes - keep them buttery and with extra gravy...)! Cheers! Tom

[@electricalstuff259]

My problem is i'm left handed but play right handed so my strong hand is my left. If i throw something i always throw it left handed but if i'm playing bat/racket sports i use my right hand.

[@SagutoGolf]

It's an interesting scenario, but you're definitely not alone! Just ask Phil... (from the opposite side, of course). Short of saying that you need to train your trail hand to hit - which I realize may be difficult - I would recommend you work on maintaining your connections and allowing the lower body to bring you into impact. This Hogan video may help to give you a visual in this regard: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5bNg4qeqqdqr5o. Also, even though this impact video lesson focuses on maintaining the angle between your trail arm and the club shaft, it may help you feel impact in a different way that prevents your dominant lead hand from getting out of control: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJaVnIRqacatgJY One of the keys in your situation is to not allow that strong arm - which probably seems to have a mind of its own in anxiously wanting to take over when you're trying to bust one - to jump ahead of the lower body and throw the entire downswing out of sequence, because if it does you're likely taking regular trips to Pull-Slice City. If you can train it instead to trail the lower body to the point where the shaft is parallel to the ground on the way down, then you should be in position to hit hard with the dominant hand as if it were a tennis backhand shot or throwing a frisbee. Additionally, this is a members’ forum post by a student in my online school specific to this very issue: “I found a great tip in the Power Distance section. If you are a natural lefty that plays golf right-handed this is a breakthrough! Retract your lead shoulder during the downswing as hard as you retract your trail shoulder in the backswing. You will be amazed the speed you generate! It is also a very natural motion.” I hope this helps, and I really hope to see you soon in my online school, where many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives! TS

[@electricalstuff259]

@@SagutoGolf Great info. That's the thing though - i would use a racket in my right hand and throw a frisbee with my right hand too. I write, throw stuff (except a frisbee) and play pool etc with my left hand but everything else is right handed - golf, tennis, ping pong, cricket, baseball etc. If i threw a frisbee backhanded i'd use my right hand, to throw it forwards i'd use my left. FML. I think i should try a left handed club and see what happens, maybe i'm shit because i'm playing wrong handed.

[@SagutoGolf]

Interesting. Sounds like it's worth a try even though tennis, ping pong, cricket, and baseball are typically good predictors of which side a person would tend to be golfing from.

[@asphaltmilkshake4596]

"You're sad that you're aging..." XD

[@SagutoGolf]

Well....I suppose it still beats the alternative...... 😂😂

[@asphaltmilkshake4596]

@@SagutoGolf It was just delivered with such splendid nonchalance....

[@SagutoGolf]

LOL! I always aspire to "splendid nonchalance", @Asphalt Milkshake!... 😂

[@dpape100]

I’d be so stuck inside if I swung this way. My path would be off the charts in to out.

[@williamwetherington844]

my brother is 76 and is just starting to play. i need to show him where the glove hand goes. he's holding the club as a lefty although he's not. going to let the trail arm be my rocket booster off the tee box and on the fairways.

[@SagutoGolf]

Sounds like it would be a great time to get your "rookie" brother enrolled in the online school so he doesn't get his mind cluttered with all the other stuff out there, William! In the meantime, I hope this trail arm lesson performed well for you! Cheers, Tom

[@629ripley]

I literally shot my best round tonight, a 71… thank you.

[@SagutoGolf]

That is AWESOME, @629ripley!! Congrats on your personal best!! Now, onward towards breaking 70...........😎 Well done! Tom

[@JustMe-pf9pz]

Problem with this is when you are barrel chested. Your trail arm can go back, but the lead arm will not go with it because you can’t get past your chest.

[@SagutoGolf]

As long as your lead arm can cross your chest approximately 45 degrees - or even a little less if that's not possible - you should be fine.

[@meistertynemouth]

This is the only method you need. Do not look at another video again!

[@SagutoGolf]

Golf - and life - would sure be simpler then, right???..... 😎 Glad you enjoyed it!! Tom

[@bballglennster]

Maybe I’m not doing this enough could be why I’m not gaining a ton of distance and heel and toe it some

[@SagutoGolf]

Give this drill some good range time, Glenn, and be sure to use video to record your swing, ensuring that you are on the proper plane line going back and coming down. Do that and I think you will reap some real benefits from it. Cheers! Tom

[@canyounot5598]

I'm left hand dominant lol

[@SagutoGolf]

It's an interesting scenario, but you're definitely not alone! Just ask Phil... (from the opposite side, of course) Short of saying that you need to train your trail hand to hit - which I realize may be difficult - I would recommend you work on maintaining your connections and allowing the lower body to bring you into impact. This Hogan video may help to give you a visual in this regard: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5bNg4qeqqdqr5o. Also, even though this impact video lesson focuses on maintaining the angle between your trail arm and the club shaft, it may help you feel impact in a different way that prevents your dominant lead hand from getting out of control: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJaVnIRqacatgJY One of the keys in your situation is to not allow that strong arm - which probably seems to have a mind of its own in anxiously wanting to take over when you're trying to bust one - to jump ahead of the lower body and throw the entire downswing out of sequence, because if it does you're likely taking regular trips to Pull-Slice City. If you can train it instead to trail the lower body to the point where the shaft is parallel to the ground on the way down, then you should be in position to hit hard with the dominant hand as if it were a tennis backhand shot or throwing a frisbee. This is a members’ forum post by a student in my online school specific to this very issue: _“I found a great tip in the Power Distance section. If you are a natural lefty that plays golf right-handed (or vice versa) this is a breakthrough! Retract your lead shoulder during the downswing as hard as you retract your trail shoulder in the backswing. You will be amazed the speed you generate! It is also a very natural motion. ”_ It’s all there waiting for you for just $10 US/month or $99 US/year. Here's a link if you'd like more info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. Cheers! Tom

[@canyounot5598]

@@SagutoGolf my problem is a pull hook. I'll take this advice.

[@jpcoll2011]

That's me buggered then. Im a left handed person who plays right handed golf clubs lol

[@SagutoGolf]

It's an interesting scenario, but you're definitely not alone! Just ask Phil... (from the opposite side, of course) Short of saying that you need to train your trail hand to hit - which I realize may be difficult - I would recommend you work on maintaining your connections and allowing the lower body to bring you into impact. This Hogan video may help to give you a visual in this regard: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5bNg4qeqqdqr5o. Also, even though this impact video lesson focuses on maintaining the angle between your trail arm and the club shaft, it may help you feel impact in a different way that prevents your dominant lead hand from getting out of control: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJaVnIRqacatgJY One of the keys in your situation is to not allow that strong arm - which probably seems to have a mind of its own in anxiously wanting to take over when you're trying to bust one - to jump ahead of the lower body and throw the entire downswing out of sequence, because if it does you're likely taking regular trips to Pull-Slice City. If you can train it instead to trail the lower body to the point where the shaft is parallel to the ground on the way down, then you should be in position to hit hard with the dominant hand as if it were a tennis backhand shot or throwing a frisbee. Also, this is from a fellow KZbin commenter: “I think you might have saved me, I’m left hand dominant , but play right-handed, my swing feels like nothing cause I haven’t really tried to use my right hand , as you say it can be trained. Thanks so much for advice.” This was in reference to the following video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r32vpqN7ar6BgZI Cheers! Tom

[@jpcoll2011]

@@SagutoGolf Thank you so much for the detailed reply. I have replied to your other posts regarding your stack and tilt as you brought my handicap down to a 20 in a very short period so I will go away with this new information and see what happens. Thank you, thank you, thank you Tom

[@SagutoGolf]

Go forth and be crispy!! 😎

[@timcurfman6564]

I'm confused. In one video you say not to hit the stick. The next video you say go down the front of the stick

[@SagutoGolf]

Hi Tim, Apologies for your confusion. It is important to understand that the videos, lessons, and drills on this free channel - while fully aligned with the swing method I teach - address a variety of topics, issues, feels, and/or common flaws/fixes from one episode to the next. They are certainly not intended to be taken as a comprehensive, step-by-step, position-by-position learning platform like 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. 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 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. And 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” where you can learn some key aspects of this swing system in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ Thanks, Tom

[@electricalstuff259]

And once again, i'm gonna listen to anyone with a wear spot like that on their clubs.

[@SagutoGolf]

LOL. Thanks!

[@bizbuildershawaii1719]

not Hogan's backswing plane...look at 5 lessons again

[@SagutoGolf]

I suggest looking instead at what Mr. Hogan actually did vs. what he may have conveyed in the book as his "feels".

[@71brucie]

Crispy KFC and hit with the side of the body not the front. 💯🥊

[@SagutoGolf]

Keep it krispy, @71brucie!!

[@sw3w537]

Can you give some pickleball lessons now? Pickleball is better excercise and easier and cheaper for those on a tight budget. I'm not on a tight budget when it comes to golf. Aviation=tight budget.

[@besmeier]

"lifes too short to play bad golf...I taste crispy critters from all around me...just sayin'

[@SagutoGolf]

Indeed it is, William, so keep it crispy. And if it's not crispy enough yet, then turn up the heat on your practice and make it so!