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[@SagutoGolf]

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[@brentmeister1072]

I love what you've done with the place...

[@dimtgco1428]

@brentmeister1072 that was really funny. I was thinking the same thing! Lol. If that room was a couple inches smaller he'd be re painting a lot.

[@whats1981]

funny stuff brent....

[@shellyd1434]

😆

[@DacielDeMedeiros]

Hey Tom! Your concepts have really helped my golf game. You’ve been preaching about moving the shoulders in several videos and it helps tremendously. My only issue was that I still was not doing it correctly. In my head I was turning them but after seeing my swing in a mirror I noticed that wasn’t really the case. So I actually started focusing on turning my chest more and bingo! My shoulders began rotating as you described. Just thought this comment might help other players out there to get the concept easier. Keep sending out these great lessons!

[@DASH1ful]

Yes, one of the biggest misnomers in golf is that the right knee should face straight in front, at the top of the backswing. The whole of the leg has to rotate to the right in the backswing, for a player to turn freely, just as you demonstrate here. But, it has become so ingrained on the game's psyche that a player must hold the position of their right leg, that they can't turn their hips. Maybe it all goes back to the drawing in Five Lessons of Hogan holding a club to the side of his right leg. But, he didn't position his right leg in that way when he hit the ball. And, one other thing in the book that is especially harmful is his idea of getting into the address position, by leaning from the top. Recently, I was at an international event and it was very noticeable that one of the swing coaches had a severely twisted spine. He was a very promising player when he was young; and, i could not believe how he had come to have such a severe scoliosis. Then, recently, I played with someone who had gone to him for lessons, who told me that he'd told him lean from the top, holding his back straight, to get into the address position; and, it suddenly dawned on me how the swing coach had come to have such a twist in his spine. When a player leans from the top the pelvis is trapped; and, they then can only turn with their top half. A player should be able to position their arms by their side and turn 90 degrees without actively turning their body or shoulders. And, you can't do that when you lean from the top to get into the address position. The base of the neck has to push back to lower the body into the address position. And, this actually stretches the spine out, increasing mobility.

[@mplunky1]

Tom how do you correctly bend in your setup get into a freely turning address position rightt your address position when setting up to the ball.

[@SagutoGolf]

@DacielDeMedeiros - 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!! Yes - the feel you are referring to is certainly one that I have used and taught. For example, there is a video in my channel's archives that was all about pointing the shirt buttons to the sky, which is really all about turning the chest as you describe. Thanks for sharing that and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom Saguto, PGA PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews

[@SagutoGolf]

@mplunky1 - These general setup keys for the swing system I teach should hold the answer to your question: We should feel evenly balanced between heel and toe in both feet. This balance is achieved by first setting our knees over the toes (or at least over the toe end of our shoelaces) to activate the ground connection, and then pushing our butt out to incline the hips and chest so that a relationship with the ball is established. The arms hang down naturally from the shoulders with all clubs except the driver, for which we push them out an inch or so to encourage more of the around-the-body motion needed for that lengthy shaft. We address the ball stacked shoulders over hips over knees with our weight balanced 50/50. We then simply bump our hips one inch towards the target while keeping everything else in place. This presets a little more weight forward - generally 55/45 for the short and mid irons, 60/40 for the longer clubs - while retaining the stacked relationship. Both feet are flared outward approximately 10-20 degrees, with the knees similarly angled outward. This orientation facilitates a stress-free, flowing motion back and through, resulting in a very body-friendly, consistent, powerful swing. TS

[@jconra10]

Daciel thanks for that tip. I was going well and fell into a rut, think I was picking up the club. Thinking about Moving my chest, has felt so much crispier

[@timoldfield882]

I played today with this lesson running in my mind. This was on the links at Royal Cinque Ports GC in Kent. My ball striking was probably my all time best. This was especially the case from every tee box on the par 4s and 5s. I used 3 wood and every shot was straight , penetrating and long ! Thanks Tom Ps I recommend your coaching to anyone that cares to listen.

[@SagutoGolf]

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

[@mbsearle]

I cannot express how happy I am that I have discovered your coaching videos. After injuring my left elbow and shoulder in an accident I have had to completely rebuild my game as a right hander - having been a LH golfer all my life. This has been incredibly difficult and to be honest much of the online golf content has not served me well, it being over complicated and based on the false premise that we are all athletes like Rory or Bryson. Your coaching resonates so well with me as I have always believed that when in doubt add simplicity. Your driver instruction is a fine example as I have greatly improved my dispersion and added over 40 m of carry! I am now averaging mid 80s per round and feel I have the potential to go into the 70s. Not bad at 64 years of age! Thank you again. I am very grateful. Mark. Oxford. UK.

[@SagutoGolf]

Wow Mark - that is *AWESOME!* what a wonderful story of grit, determination, and true love for this greatest of games! I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. Thanks so much for your support in sharing your _DRAMATIC_ comeback and subsequent improvement, keep up the great work, and we will see you soon in the 70's!! 💪💪 Tom Saguto, PGA PS: By the way, I would be remiss if I didn't mention that a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. If you've not already joined, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. The value in terms of what you get for the low price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. And if you would like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that is delivering the referenced results. As you are now coming to understand, one does not need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing, experience great ball striking, and reclaim - or even exceed - yardages from years past. I hope you'll give the school some thought.

[@TheRocketrob3]

i really dont understd WHY you switched fr LF to RT handed golf swing, as a LF handed, its your RT shoulder arm that leads , I separated my LF shoulder grade 3 and as a RT handed golfer, it severely affected my ball striking, especially my irons, I'm unable to hit well, so now with Tom's swing, I'm making much better contact with POWER, I'm not hitting down on the ball, I'm hitting through it. Like you, the Saguto swing resonates immensely with me

[@mbsearle]

@@TheRocketrob3 I switched because of medical advice. The worst injury was to my right elbow which is relatively protected in RH golf. Good luck with your golf!

[@MarcMaller]

Thanks Tom, been working on your swing method for about 4 months. Iron play increased drastic ( 3 and 4 iron where just sitting in my bag, not anymore now). Normaly I play in the mid 90's flirting whit 100, last week 89 and yesterday a 81. After focussing to have a correct setup and arm (s) position I just let the shoulders do there thing whit confidence. Target is now building it in to my driver swing.

[@SagutoGolf]

That is AWESOME, Marc, and congrats on a fabulous round!! I’m very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Oftentimes when golfers are hitting everything well except for the driver it can be attributed to one of the following: 1) They are not setting their weight forward correctly and as a result are tilting their spine towards the target. We should address the ball stacked shoulders over hips over knees with our weight balanced 50/50. We then simply bump our hips one inch towards the target while keeping everything else in place. This presets a little more weight forward while retaining the stacked relationship. 2) Their hips are not continuing their lateral targetward action through impact. This is common with the longer clubs as the wider stance means that the hips have a greater distance to travel, thereby posing an increased risk of premature spinout. If the hips stop moving laterally towards the target on the downswing - and they should move targetward naturally if we allow them to - then their rotation takes over, thereby stalling the necessary forward weight loading (we should be 80/20 forward halfway down, 90/10 at impact, and 95/5 in the finish), changing the low point and rerouting the club into a steeper angle of attack (AoA). This can produce a variety of undesirable results including fat and thin contact, topped shots and popups, straight pulls, and “banana” slices. Of great importance is keeping your upper torso/head in place (in other words, not moving towards the target from a face-on view) during the downswing and through impact. This preserves the swing center and the desired shallow AoA. 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 of the driver is considerably longer than the other clubs and thus requires more of an around the body backswing as established by the shaft plane at address. It may "feel" flat as they take it back along the shaft plane for the first few feet, but as long as they maintain the "weight forward, shoulder down, and hands in" components while allowing the club to work around them, it should put them in the proper position at the top so they can attack the ball from the inside. (A good feel for that lead shoulder is "down and in, under the chin".) 4) Many believe - and some even teach - that we must try to "hit up on the ball" with the driver. However, consider that in our stock setup with the driver the hands are even with the inside of the lead thigh (as they are with all clubs when playing a standard shot) and our ball position is even with the inside of the heel of the lead foot. This presets a very slight degree of forward shaft lean with the driver. Beyond that, the ball is behind the zero-point of the swing (which is even with the lead shoulder), meaning that without any contrived manipulations the club will still be on its descent - albeit very close to flat - at impact. So, perhaps with the exception of folks with slower swing speeds - or those Long Drive participants teeing it extra high and hitting maybe 1-2 balls out of 10 onto a 60-yard wide "fairway" - in general the path is still ever so slightly down. In fact, the PGA Tour average with the driver is actually minus (e.g.: downward) 1.5 degrees - nearly level - and it should feel level - but slightly down nonetheless. (Here is an article on Ping’s website addressing this topic - ping.com/en-us/blogs/proving-grounds/optimal-launch-and-spin#:~:text=According%20to%20Trackman%2C%20PGA%20Tour,85%25%20ball%2Dflight%20laws ) By the way, if you've not already joined, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. The value in terms of what you get for the low price point is beyond comprehension and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. Thanks so much for your support in sharing your _DRAMATIC_ improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom

[@lorenreyes2855]

Tom I have been adapting your swing. Yesterday I went to the driving range. After decades of shifting my weight. I have been improving to almost 50% of my shots. I used to pick the ball. No divots. But I'm hitting more of my shots with a divot. And being 65. After I hit a good shot. I hurry my down swing, usually a bad shot. I'm learning to move my body more. And trying to just be smooth. I really appreciate help and a lot of your videos.😁

[@mitchell30820]

Stick with it. I am 62 and playing some of the best golf in my life. Been playing over 40 years. Started with Tom's swing about 2 months ago. All I think about now is weight forward and leaf are straight. It has literally changed the way I play. No more over thinking. Play at least once a week and my highest score has been 78. He has made golf fun again. Like I said....stick with it!

[@SagutoGolf]

That is fantastic, Loren!! I am very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Thanks so much for your support in sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom Saguto, PGA PS: By the way, I would be remiss if I didn't mention that a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. If you've not already joined, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. The value in terms of what you get for the low price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. And if you would like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that is delivering the referenced results. As you are now coming to understand, one does not need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing, experience great ball striking, and reclaim - or even exceed - yardages from years past. I hope you'll give the school some thought.

[@patd1679]

Really an eye opener to me. I will have to work hard on it, I understand the concepts but sometimes I feel like I lose them or go back to bad habits after a while, but understanding the feeling of turning really quickly is amazing

[@SagutoGolf]

I'm very glad to know that this lesson aided in your understanding, Pat, and now that you are armed with this knowledge I hope you are able to use it to the betterment of your game! 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

[@whats1981]

Using Tom's methods for the past month. Irons have been super consistent and some of the most pure and seemingly effortless strikes in 50 years of golfing. Haven't yet got the driver working - but working on it. Now if I could just get some consistency in my short game...

[@SagutoGolf]

Fantastic! 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 your driver issues, is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWHbpJaDrrNmrJo And here is a recent lesson video in which I really exaggerated the weight-forward component with the driver: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpuydKuCjKZ-jZY Oftentimes when golfers are hitting everything well except for the driver it can be attributed to one of the following: 1) They are not setting their weight forward correctly and as a result are tilting their spine towards the target. We should address the ball stacked shoulders over hips over knees with our weight balanced 50/50. We then simply bump our hips one inch towards the target while keeping everything else in place. This presets a little more weight forward while retaining the stacked relationship. 2) Their hips are not continuing their lateral targetward action through impact. This is common with the longer clubs as the wider stance means that the hips have a greater distance to travel, thereby posing an increased risk of premature spinout. If the hips stop moving laterally towards the target on the downswing - and they should move targetward naturally if we allow them to - then their rotation takes over, thereby stalling the necessary forward weight loading (we should be 80/20 forward halfway down, 90/10 at impact, and 95/5 in the finish), changing the low point and rerouting the club into a steeper angle of attack (AoA). This can produce a variety of undesirable results including fat and thin contact, topped shots and popups, straight pulls, and “banana” slices. Of great importance is keeping your upper torso/head in place (in other words, not moving towards the target from a face-on view) during the downswing and through impact. This preserves the swing center and the desired shallow AoA. 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 of the driver is considerably longer than the other clubs and thus requires more of an around the body backswing as established by the shaft plane at address. It may "feel" flat as they take it back along the shaft plane for the first few feet, but as long as they maintain the "weight forward, shoulder down, and hands in" components while allowing the club to work around them, it should put them in the proper position at the top so they can attack the ball from the inside. (A good feel for that lead shoulder is "down and in, under the chin".) 4) Many believe - and some even teach - that we must try to "hit up on the ball" with the driver. However, consider that in our stock setup with the driver the hands are even with the inside of the lead thigh (as they are with all clubs when playing a standard shot) and our ball position is even with the inside of the heel of the lead foot. This presets a very slight degree of forward shaft lean with the driver. Beyond that, the ball is behind the zero-point of the swing (which is even with the lead shoulder), meaning that without any contrived manipulations the club will still be on its descent - albeit very close to flat - at impact. So, perhaps with the exception of folks with slower swing speeds - or those Long Drive participants teeing it extra high and hitting maybe 1-2 balls out of 10 onto a 60-yard wide "fairway" - in general the path is still ever so slightly down. In fact, the PGA Tour average with the driver is actually minus (e.g.: downward) 1.5 degrees - nearly level - and it should feel level - but slightly down nonetheless. (Here is an article on Ping’s website addressing this topic - ping.com/en-us/blogs/proving-grounds/optimal-launch-and-spin#:~:text=According%20to%20Trackman%2C%20PGA%20Tour,85%25%20ball%2Dflight%20laws ) While there are certainly videos on my channel that address this topic, a better option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag, as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Thanks so much for your support in sharing your dramatic improvements in ball striking and keep up the fabulous work!! 💪💪 Tom Saguto, PGA

[@AaaBbb-rs9jz]

Dear Mr Crispy. Excellent. this is the third of yours on this theme that Ive been fully dissecting and following over several weeks (about 6 driving range (and extra living room) sessions _. I got immediate results initially! Then my old "hit it harder" swing brain creeps in to ruin it = slipping from groove back to rut. You must be tearing your hair out trying to re-explain this same simple swing repeatedly. Let me assure you, seeing this again in a different explanation totally helps reset my overpowering brain for a reset and another try. Really impressed with your swing method and teaching. Great work. Keep it up. Schaun

[@SagutoGolf]

I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! As I just shared with another golfer fighting a very similar issue, be patient with your swing transformation process! Those "ghosts of swings past" are stubborn and don't give up without a fight! Ideally we want to get to the point where we can simply "allow" the hand/wrist/arm actions to happen without forcing anything. In other words, if we have a secure grip, pre-establish the connections properly in the setup, and have a foundational base that facilitates a full centered turn without restriction, then once we've ingrained the correct positions through sequential drilling and repetition we can entrust the motion to the big muscles and allow the arms, wrists, hands, and club to simply go along for the ride and respond accordingly as if on autopilot. The power accumulators - including the proper arm, wrist, and hand action - will then naturally load and fire with no contrived manipulations or precise timing necessary, thereby returning the face to the position pre-established at address. We are minimizing variables and building a ball striking machine, and the golfer will find that as trust builds in the shoulders will rotate freely and the "machine" will then be optimized. It's called "giving up control to gain control", and it's the formula for consistently blissful ball striking and seemingly effortless power. Thanks so much for your support in sharing your great progress and keep up the fantastic work!! 💪💪 Tom Saguto, PGA PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews

[@leemartin1122]

Like this.! Just tried the exercise and it clicked as to to why I find the turn hard nd side pinch... I tend to start standing up AS I turn (hip pops out sometimes). So great vid and made me also realise to stay down as I start my downswing.!!!!

[@SagutoGolf]

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

[@kevinvonderscher3971]

Good stuff tom ! Easy to understand ! Keep it crispy !

[@SagutoGolf]

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

[@kevinmurphy8644]

Simply the best 👍👍

[@SagutoGolf]

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

[@nickhatzistefanou960]

Ok. I don’t do reviews but I had to tell you about today. I know what I was doing was not working. So I figured I would try. Watched your videos and went to the range. Balls were going all over. Reset my driver to standard loft moved weight to neutral. Balls had a slight fade and were going 240-255. I’m a big guy and all I can say is thank you. We adjust drivers to make up for our bad swing. 3 wood 220 3 hybrid 200. I thought it was a fluke. Played 9 holes. I have to redo iron yardages now. Ball is going longer and straighter. THANK YOU!

[@SagutoGolf]

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

[@Gibson45er]

Awesome as always Mr. Saguto !!

[@SagutoGolf]

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

[@fretless05]

I'm getting there! Playing yesterday, using what I've learned watching you (and taking your free course), I've been hitting long and straight or maybe a baby draw. My only issue is wanting to hit hard and leaving the face open and pushing right. Once I convince myself not to try to slash at it, I'll be in business!

[@SagutoGolf]

*OUTSTANDING!!* I’m very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Be patient with the process. Those "ghosts of swings past" are stubborn and don't give up without a fight! Ideally we want to get to the point where we can simply "allow" the hand/wrist/arm actions to happen without forcing anything. In other words, if we have a secure grip, pre-establish the connections properly in the setup, and have a foundational base that facilitates a full centered turn without restriction, then once we've ingrained the correct positions through sequential drilling and repetition we can entrust the motion to the big muscles and allow the arms, wrists, hands, and club to simply go along for the ride and respond accordingly as if on autopilot. The power accumulators - including the proper arm, wrist, and hand action - will then naturally load and fire with no contrived manipulations or precise timing necessary, thereby returning the face to the position pre-established at address. We are minimizing variables and building a ball striking machine, and the golfer will find that as trust builds in the shoulders will rotate freely and the "machine" will then be optimized. It's called "giving up control to gain control", and it's the formula for consistently blissful ball striking and seemingly effortless power. Thanks so much for your support in sharing your great progress and keep up the fantastic work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: Now that you have worked through the mini course, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. The value in terms of what you get for the low price point is beyond comprehension and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.

[@hocheye]

I have been using Tom's method, with the emphasis on the shoulder turn, 70% of my weight on my front foot keeping my tilt, arms set at set up. Yes!!!, once you get it you will know! The best!

[@SagutoGolf]

And once you know you will want to share.... Which you are doing quite well, and it is most appreciated!! Keep up the great work!! Tom

[@davidwalters313]

Excellent video Tom. Thanks. I just concentrate on my right shoulder going back and then through as fast as I can. The hips just follow and I don’t think about them. It seems to work very well

[@SagutoGolf]

Thanks, David, and excellent job incorporating that shoulder-driven action into your swing! Keep up the great work!! Tom

[@bballglennster]

Hey Tom! Gonna use this in my round this morning!! Incredible insight hope ya doing well brother!

[@SagutoGolf]

Great - I hope it performs well for you out there! Enjoy your round! Tom

[@GNML6836]

Thank you Tom! 👍🏻🇨🇦🏌️‍♀️🇨🇦👍🏻

[@SagutoGolf]

My pleasure! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope the drill contained therein performs well when you put it into practice! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel’s content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my 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

[@jasoncain8074]

I am working on just doing the shoulder turn with an easy and it works. Shot 40 this evening on 9 holes. Thanks for the good advice.

[@SagutoGolf]

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

[@nickymcclure351]

I’m getting this going this weekend,yahoo.Thanks dude 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@SagutoGolf]

Outstanding! Have fun out there, Nicky!! TS

[@katharineleung2677]

thank you for the video

[@SagutoGolf]

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

[@tocktick1224]

Wow that's so good...ty!

[@SagutoGolf]

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

[@letterpress01]

Hi Tom. Excellent advice as always. Cheers Emil

[@SagutoGolf]

Much appreciated, Emil - I hope it helps! Tom

[@MarkStephenson2]

Tom my game is the best it’s ever been thanks to you. As a high handicap golfer. I never understood the ‘feel’ or mechanics of how to fire the downswing. Until I saw you talk about firing the right shoulder thru. Changed my game so much to the better. Thanks 🙏. One question. I’m lately struggling with taking much too big divots. Today on the range I was taking up way too much ground. My backswing is more shallow than steep. Any ideas??? And again. Thank you

[@SagutoGolf]

OUTSTANDING! I’m very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you, Mark; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Since your contact is good, then the "feel" you likely need to ingrain is tucking the butt under the hips through the zone, which causes the belt buckle to raise up a few inches from pre- to post-impact. It can also be likened to a high jumper pushing off his or her lead leg as they propel themselves upward and over the bar. This releases the spine from flexion to extension - a very powerful move - whilst releasing the hips from their downward tilt toward the ball. This will help to prevent those steep crashes and resulting divot craters. And while I certainly have content that addresses this issue, a more structured option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Thanks so much for your support in sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom Saguto, PGA

[@billgalante1181]

Tom, another great video, you have really hslped, thanks for sharing.

[@SagutoGolf]

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

[@roybruce2068]

Hi Tom, Tried to follow your instructions by turning my shoulders with the hips following but still was hitting the ground before the ball. Played in comp for seniors par 71 shot5 shhh 137. When I got home I thought , thinkturn the hipsand your shoulders and found I was mostly hitting the ball, then the turf. Iam 85 with bad back and sciatica for past 14 years. Have been given hcp of 44. Bit different as I used to be 18hcp.Determined to cut hcp for next year, Iam in the UK. Blooming cold today. Enjoy your tips and have been watching your mini course. Roy

[@SagutoGolf]

Hi Roy, Consider the following possibilities: 1) Ball position is too far forward, 2) Hands are too far back at address (they should be in line with the inside of your lead thigh), 3) The swing center and low point are drifting backwards at some point during the motion, 4) The downswing is steep and/or the path is out-to-in, 5) Conversely, the path is too shallow, 6) Early extension of the trail arm during the downswing (also known as "casting"), 7) Flipping/scooping through the zone, 8) Loss of relationship with the ball (shoulder angle flattening, loss of tilt). Though not an exhaustive list, those are the primary causes of fats, thins, and tops. By the way, always begin with the setup - in this case the first two possibilities - prior to diving into a swing intervention. By the way, you may be interested to know 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. For example, the outward flaring of both feet 10-20 degrees in our setup facilitates the proper amount of body-friendly, free-flowing hip turn back and through. This is a major power source, and it also keeps the club traveling on the correct path. If you were to square your feet so that they were perpendicular to the target line, then your hips would be impeded from turning sufficiently in the backswing (which would then inhibit the shoulders from executing a full and effortless turn), and from releasing properly in the downswing to propel the club through the zone. Restricting this action can cause a variety of path issues and/or also place strain on the lower back, lead knee, and the hip joints as the hips will "want" to move laterally and turn through into the finish but will be fighting the body in the process. Have you looked into the comprehensive, sequential learning platform of the online school yet? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. The value in terms of what you get for the low price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that is delivering the referenced results. You don't need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing, experience great ball striking, and reclaim - or even exceed - yardages from years past. I hope you'll give the school some thought. Thanks for your message and stay warm up there! Tom Saguto, PGA

[@Floki6753]

Alot has happend last 2 month, including my game going to hell and u gotten a stash..im so sick of all my new swingthoughts and the powerless inconsistency i hace experienced lately, so now im doing it for real this time, I delete every golfchannel i sub 2 and sticking "once again🙈" to yours..As in " weight forward, right elbow tucked in, straight left arm, , left shoulder to the ball, and by the wrath of God send that 🏀!!....I think it was because last time when i implemented this, i couldnt solve the driver, and i thought that having S&T for all the other clubs, and more "normal" swing to the driver, would fix it..Before i new it i was trying both things in a miss match and i lost myself totaly, falling between 2 cheers...No more! I stick 2 this now AND will solve the driver 2 eventually! Cheers mate!

[@SagutoGolf]

Well......I do understand what you were trying to do, but I'm very glad to know that your journey has necessarily led you back to committing to one swing system for the entire bag! Here is a recent video in which I really emphasized the weight-forward component with the driver: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpuydKuCjKZ-jZY Now that you are "all in", if you'd really like to get on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, sequential platform please consider my online school. It will make for a far more efficient, superior, and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. The school is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. The value in terms of what you get for the low price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that is delivering the referenced results. Let's get rid of all those thoughts and variables and build you into a consistently crispy ball striking machine!! Cheers! Tom

[@darrenhadden1037]

A+ Tom ⛳️🏌‍♂️

[@SagutoGolf]

Thanks Darren - I'm glad to know that this lesson made the grade, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel’s content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my 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

[@darrenhadden1037]

@SagutoGolf Your channel is amazing Tom! What you teach is pure gold ✨️ 💛

[@barrywilliams4866]

Great drills to practice, muscle memory is what it's all about, which wily old Pro once said "not too the ball but THROUGH THE BALL"

[@kevincox1367]

That's football! Not to the sternum, through the sternum. But works for golf also. I played O line in college. I explain my golf swing as a controlled explosion.

[@SagutoGolf]

Thanks Barry! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope the drills contained therein performs well when you put it into practice! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel’s content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my 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

[@Lucky13Twice]

Good lesson

[@SagutoGolf]

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

[@MichaelByrne-n4b]

Hi Tom. Sorry if this is a little long but need some context. I’m 56 started golfing in my mid 20s. When I started couldn’t afford lessons and there was no you tube. Recently in the last year went on you tube golf instruction binge. I can tell you after 100s of videos. Your teaching and stack and tilt unlocked the golden keys to golf. I revamped my swing to the moe Norman single plane and that helped a lot but stack and tilt opened the floodgates to striping the ball strait. I told you in an earlier message I was matching or out driving my 23 year old son. I’ve dropped over 20 to 25 strokes averaging around 85 to 90. One question one of your videos may mention this but I haven’t seen it. In your set up with irons should your hands be a little lower than compared to single plane type? I notice with longer irons 4 and 5 I tend to thin mostly sometimes fat them and they mostly leak to the right unless I really drop my hands lower. You are the revealer of the golf swing secrets. Thanks for your teaching.

[@SagutoGolf]

Yes - I do recall responding to your message from the other day about outdriving your son, Michael! While the Stack and Tilt system I teach shares a one plane feature, it is definitely different from the "single plane" version patterned after Mr. Norman's swing. For example, the straight-line relationship of the arms and club shaft from the DTL view that you referenced is a trademark of Mr. Norman's setup that one will not generally find in S&T instruction, where we would instead typically prescribe having the butt end of the handle pointing somewhere between the top of the pants zipper and the belt buckle at address. However, there are also some definite shared features - particularly with regard to the very centered, connected, weight-forward nature of both methods. Stack and Tilt 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 from this 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! With regard to receiving swing information from different sources, please be careful in navigating the muddied, overly-complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. It's best to commit to a system - whether it be this body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance method or another - put your blinders on, and stick to it. And if it is the system I teach, then please strongly consider enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level. That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level courses, and much more. saguto.golf The value in terms of what you get for the low price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. Thanks again and keep up the great work!! Tom

[@MichaelByrne-n4b]

@@SagutoGolf

[@davidjcurrie4334]

Great believer, such an easy swing. Issue i have is left knee drops in and head drops, so have to adjust in the downswing, so correctly by the time contact comes. If i slow the swing down i can get great contact, but draws are more hooks but good news is i dont go right unless i rush.

[@SagutoGolf]

I appreciate that, David, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you! With regard to that knee and head action, while I certainly have content that addresses your issue, a more structured option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Thanks for your message and keep up the great work!! Tom Saguto, PGA

[@Sundayswingerz]

Best golf instructor online! My swing has made so much improvement! I love learning proper techniques! Thank you! ⛳️🏌🏻

[@SagutoGolf]

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

[@Sundayswingerz]

@@SagutoGolf on it! 🙏🏽 thank you so much!

[@blanchegreen3218]

(Larry San Diego) Tom another great home drill without a club and my wife can no longer complain about club marks on our wall or broken lamp. one question i was curious as to why you don't use the S&T swing grid that other S&T instructors seem to advocate? One reason could be most of not all of your instructions is one natural grass.

[@SagutoGolf]

Thanks Larry - I'm glad you enjoyed the drill and I hope it performs well for you! I address the S&T Grid in my online school. The level of detail Contained therein is simply beyond the realm and intent of this free channel. If interested, here is an episode documenting my week at S&T Instructor Camp in Miami from a few years back: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2rUlYOFr76Ijbc There is definitely some Grid footage included. Tom

[@blanchegreen3218]

@@SagutoGolf Thanks, Tom

[@sawyer7as]

Tom rules!

[@SagutoGolf]

Thanks - I appreciate your support!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel’s content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my 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

[@chriszingler4548]

Doing this drill quieted my hands instantly!

[@SagutoGolf]

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

[@terryhartmann353]

I love your videos, and you have helped me a lot. My question is, why did they not center your window? That would drive me crazy! Keep up the great videos!

[@SagutoGolf]

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

[@王毅-p1u]

Jack Nicholas swing his clubs pretty up right 😅

[@SagutoGolf]

And you are certainly free to swing upright like Mr. Nicklaus if you so desire. My job is to inform, not to convince....😎 Just remember - 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 handsy snatch or roll to the inside - just a natural tracing of the outer rim or circumference. 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. So rather than have to rely on "dropping it in the slot" the exact amount each and every swing, why not just put in the slot from the start and just keep it there?! We create depth in this swing, and that enables us to fully engage the shoulders and harness the tremendous power of swinging on an inclined arc courtesy of the seemingly effortless force known as "angular momentum" - where physics and geometry collide. Watch any Tour event on TV and you'll see a significant number of players executing these motions, a fact corroborated by just how many of them have their lead arms on or very close to their tilted shoulder planes, and their hands deep behind their trail shoulder at the top. And while I certainly have several videos that address this topic, a more structured option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that 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 Tom Saguto, PGA

[@o.gkobsen9594]

Found out about this myself some days ago on The range. About 100 shots and most was good, beeing me and a 42 Hcp starting this year. Worked good on driver and wood! Still having some trouble with irons, many of my shots go a little left, wich would leave me in The rough. Maybe my irons Are too short for me, Im 6,2 and have standard Clubs.

[@SagutoGolf]

I'm glad to know that this lesson validated what you have been working on! Since this resonated with you, would you like to learn some key aspects of the body-friendly, powerful, low-maintenance swing system I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my 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 instruction method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Thanks for your message! Tom Saguto, PGA

[@dhango1234]

Hi Tom can you do a proactive episode/short on avoiding injuries 🙏? I've been gaming S&T /weight forward happily for years including following your awesome channel. But when I started playing more frequently I was leaning the shaft more and more (you know how addictive it gets - getting more distance with the same club and more lean). I was instead catching more ground and building up to a bad golf elbow injury. It's taken me 8 months to get over it and I think someone like you could amplify the message about moderate shaft lean versus too much. Much thanks !

[@SagutoGolf]

Because Stack and Tilt is a proven body-friendly swing system, all of my instruction is supportive of that! Consider that the stock S&T ball position is in the middle of the stance for short irons, two balls inside the lead heel for middle irons, and creeping more forward for the longer clubs - the farthest forward being even with the inside of the lead heel for the driver (with the stance width increasing as we move from shorter to longer clubs), while hand position, remains consistent - even with the inside of your lead thigh - no matter which club you are hitting. Additionally, the lead arm and club shaft should form a straight line from the face-on view, giving your setup a lowercase "y" look and the proper amount of shaft lean. Any more forward lean beyond that at address can be detrimental to both shot shape and impact quality. While there is certainly content on my channel that addresses this topic, a more structured option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that 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 No more pain; just gain!! 😎 Tom Saguto, PGA

[@mplunky1]

Tom how do you setup or bend to the ball correctly at address so that you do turn correctly & body safely?

[@SagutoGolf]

Please refer to my reply to your same question that you posed in another thread. Thanks, TS

[@gcoffey223]

Pay attention folks... Tom is gonna give out GEMS!!

[@SagutoGolf]

Well, to be clear, just informational gems......😎 Thanks!

[@tonidavenport]

I have a disc bulge which has created sciatica down my leg cheek and leg. Do you have any tips to swing without aggravating the L5/S1 I love your knowledge of the swing.

[@mobass8354]

Dropping your right leg back bit will help you get more rotation. Back injuries can be very difficult to work around

[@markpogson3799]

I also got lower back pain when trying the modern swing, but now I let my hips turn with my shoulders, so there's no twist happening to my spine. Plus, with fuller swings like the driver, I let the follow through (after hitting the ball) turn my body as much as it wants, so that often my back ends up facing where the ball was teed. Sort of an extreme Scotty Scheffler, lol. Takes the strain off your back.

[@SagutoGolf]

I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Toni, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you! The swing system I teach is a proven body-friendly method. I can vouch for that through my own personal experience as a golfer who previously experienced back pain, and It is further validated by the fact that a significant percentage of my students and online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. *_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. For example, the outward flaring of both feet 10-20 degrees in our setup facilitates the proper amount of body-friendly, free-flowing hip turn back and through. This is a major power source, and it also keeps the club traveling on the correct path. If you were to square your feet so that they were perpendicular to the target line, then your hips would be impeded from turning sufficiently in the backswing (which would then inhibit the shoulders from executing a full and effortless turn), and from releasing properly in the downswing to propel the club through the zone. Restricting this action can cause a variety of path issues and/or also place strain on the lower back, lead knee, and the hip joints as the hips will "want" to move laterally and turn through into the finish but will be fighting the body in the process. For a really good starting point here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things 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 spanning all age ranges and experience levels enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews 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. I hope you'll work through the mini course, and if that agrees with you then perhaps you will consider enrolling in the online school. The value in terms of what you get for the school's low price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. Thanks! Tom Saguto, PGA

[@blanchegreen3218]

(Larry San Diego) Love the new facial growth!

[@SagutoGolf]

LOL! Thanks Larry!

[@jasonbourne488]

What ensures that the club face will always be square to the ball? Because that’s what is really the most important thing. I can do everything you say and still shank it.

[@SagutoGolf]

Ideally we should simply "allow" the hand/wrist/arm actions to happen without forcing anything. This in and of itself will keep the face square. In other words, if we have a secure grip, pre-establish the connections properly in the setup, and have a foundational base that facilitates a full centered turn without restriction, then once we've ingrained the correct positions through sequential drilling and repetition we can entrust the motion to the big muscles and allow the arms, wrists, hands, and club to simply go along for the ride and respond accordingly as if on autopilot. The power accumulators - including the proper arm, wrist, and hand action - will then naturally load and fire with no contrived manipulations or precise timing necessary, thereby returning the face to the position pre-established at address. We are minimizing variables - including those that would change the face angle -and building a ball striking machine, and the golfer will find that as trust builds in the shoulders will rotate freely and the "machine" will then be optimized. It's called "giving up control to gain control", and it's the formula for consistently blissful ball striking and seemingly effortless power. Your shanks can be the result of a variety of actions: 1) You may be too steep on the downswing and thereby exposing the hosel to the ball; 2) Conversely, your downswing path may be too in to out; 3) You may be rolling the face open or snatching the club inside with the hands in the takeaway; 4) Your wrists may not be hinging properly (which is often the case when a golfer tries to manufacture or force the hinge rather than just allowing it to happen); 5) You are setting up with the ball positioned at the heel of the club; 6) You are losing your pre-established relationship with the ball (i.e.: a deficiency in the Tilt component); 7) You are not completing your shoulder turn in the backswing; 8) More... What I'm getting at is that there are a number of potential causes, and without actually seeing your swing it's impossible for me to identify the culprit behind those hosel rockets. FYI, 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 yet? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that is delivering the referenced results. Tom

[@initialsDVM]

Cool stache

[@SagutoGolf]

LOL! Thanks!

[@ncfoxfire1967j]

Hey Tom...do you have seniors using this type swing?

[@SagutoGolf]

Absolutely! In fact, 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. For example, the outward flaring of both feet 10-20 degrees in our setup facilitates the proper amount of body-friendly, free-flowing hip turn back and through. This is a major power source, and it also keeps the club traveling on the correct path. If you were to square your feet so that they were perpendicular to the target line, then your hips would be impeded from turning sufficiently in the backswing (which would then inhibit the shoulders from executing a full and effortless turn), and from releasing properly in the downswing to propel the club through the zone. Restricting this action can cause a variety of path issues and/or also place strain on the lower back, lead knee, and the hip joints as the hips will "want" to move laterally and turn through into the finish but will be fighting the body in the process. Have you looked into the comprehensive, sequential learning platform of the online school yet? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. The value in terms of what you get for the low price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that is delivering the referenced results. 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! Tom Saguto, PGA

[@bfriendly100]

Hey Tom, I accidentally found my finish position with my hands has been way off. My impact position is changing as I’m trying to get my hands to go down the line. I think it’s making my front shoulder go out, and the driver head is bottoming out way behind the ball. I’m now focusing on my hands finishing beside me, like they were on the takeaway. Can you make a video on this?

[@SagutoGolf]

It may well be that there is some breakdown of the arm structure through the zone as you try to focus on achieving the outcome of this drill. If we maintain the critical upper arm connection points and keep that structure intact, then the result will take us to your preferred finishing point. In other words, it simply may be a matter of execution, or perhaps even that this particular drill does not apply to you! 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. Having said that, while I certainly have other content that addresses your issue, a more structured option would be 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 Thanks, Tom

[@capocho100]

Tom please when is the maximum fire in the downswing? It seems to me from the video that starts at 10-9 o’clock. ?

[@SagutoGolf]

I'm not exactly clear on what you mean by "maximum fire", but the trail arm begins to unload from its folded condition at approximately the point you are referring to, with the clubhead accelerating through the zone and achieving maximum velocity just past impact when both arms are fully straightened. Ideally this should all occur as if on autopilot. In other words, if we have a secure grip, pre-establish the connections properly in the setup, and have a foundational base that facilitates a full centered turn without restriction, then once we've ingrained the correct positions through sequential drilling and repetition we can entrust the motion to the big muscles and allow the arms, wrists, hands, and club to simply go along for the ride and respond accordingly. The power accumulators - including the proper arm, wrist, and hand action - will then naturally load and fire with no contrived manipulations or precise timing necessary, thereby returning the face to the position pre-established at address. We are minimizing variables and building a ball striking machine, and the golfer will find that as trust builds in the shoulders will rotate freely and the "machine" will then be optimized. It's called "giving up control to gain control", and it's the formula for consistently blissful ball striking and seemingly effortless power. I hope that helps! Tom

[@capocho100]

@@SagutoGolf Thank you Tom I meant the release. I am afraid I start doing the release at the end of the backswing wrongly and not at 9 o clock.

[@chuckross8839]

Okay Crispy Tom, I have passive hands , Setup with 30 degrees tilt , weight 60/ 70 on the left side, taking the shoulders back, right cheek moving towards target , right leg straightens, I am thinking left shoulder under the chin and downswing right shoulder under the chin. My whole process is to not allow the right shoulder to slow down or stop, keep it moving . My problem is instead of Crispy divots, I am seeing mostly level or thin shots. Just a bit Irritating . What could be the cause ? I have the Precision impact trainer , my wrists goes into the full right bend and stays there like it should.. Can this be a right shoulder not having enough tilt on the downswing ? Been seeing a lot of good , just the thins mints , need those crispy divots . :) Cheers

[@chuckross8839]

Tom, when you say your having the elbows pointing down and together and keep them together in the swing . I am guessing you are not holding the pec's tight ? Too tight would cause the shoulders to be held back of there speed as if you being bear hugged . Is this correct or are you actually keeping the pec's tight together ? Double Cheers .

[@SagutoGolf]

Hi Chuck, Consider the following possibilities: 1) Ball position is too far forward, 2) Hands are too far back at address (they should be in line with the inside of your lead thigh), 3) The swing center and low point are drifting backwards at some point during the motion (face-on video will help you determine this), 4) The downswing is steep and/or the path is out-to-in, 5) Conversely, the path is too shallow, 6) Early extension of the trail arm during the downswing (also known as "casting"), 7) Flipping/scooping through the zone, 8) Loss of relationship with the ball (shoulder angle flattening, loss of tilt). Though not an exhaustive list, those are the primary causes of fats, thins, and tops. By the way, always begin with the setup - in this case the first two possibilities - prior to diving into a swing intervention. As for the elbows, "together" means establishing a structured relationship with the arms at address, and then retaining that relationship throughout the motion. There is no sense of "bear hugging" or tension. Just try to keep the elbows the same distance apart from setup to finish. If you've not already joined, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. The value in terms of what you get for the low price point is beyond comprehension and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that is delivering the referenced results. Keep up the great work! Tom

[@kenrhodes8180]

Hammer hitting the head of the nail.

[@SagutoGolf]

You "nailed' it, Ken!! 😎

[@rmast3179]

might want to do a follow up video entitled " how not to pull the ball or slice it by aggressive shoulder turn in the downswing."

[@SagutoGolf]

Nah. I'm good with simply teaching folks how to stripe it down the middle, and it appears as though that is what they are doing...saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews 😎

[@TheRocketrob3]

7:38 "the wrath of God" 🤣🤣

[@SagutoGolf]

😆😆😆💪💪💪

[@sharonphan3349]

This is ok for younger golfers. I am 77 years old and tried the right shoulder speed move and ended up straining my lower back.

[@SagutoGolf]

HI Sharon, It begins with proper execution. The swing system I teach is a proven body-friendly method. I can vouch for that through my own personal experience as a golfer who previously experienced back pain, and It is further validated by the fact that a significant percentage of my students and online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, 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. For example, the outward flaring of both feet 10-20 degrees in our setup facilitates the proper amount of body-friendly, free-flowing hip turn back and through. This is a major power source, and it also keeps the club traveling on the correct path. If you were to square your feet so that they were perpendicular to the target line, then your hips would be impeded from turning sufficiently in the backswing (which would then inhibit the shoulders from executing a full and effortless turn), and from releasing properly in the downswing to propel the club through the zone. Restricting this action can cause a variety of path issues and/or also place strain on the lower back, lead knee, and the hip joints as the hips will "want" to move laterally and turn through into the finish but will be fighting the body in the process. Have you looked into the comprehensive, sequential learning platform of the online school yet? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. The value in terms of what you get for the low price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that is delivering the referenced results. You don't need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing, experience great ball striking, and reclaim - or even exceed - yardages from years past. I hope you'll give the school some thought. Tom Saguto, PGA

[@enniobellato1]

Hi Tom Whats with the tash and the gotee😂😂😂

[@SagutoGolf]

Just supporting my guitar playing persona, Ennio.....😎

[@rayyou7032]

Tom,ill be down at Tradition in 10 days or so.I need some swing help. Ha.

[@SagutoGolf]

LOL! I hope you have a great time here in the Pawleys/Litchfield area, Ray! With regard to "swing help", I had phased out private lessons (both in-person and virtual) awhile back so I could dedicate more time to my online school. I've not yet set a specific date for when I will resume them, though I hope to do so in some capacity in the near future. If you are in my online school please send me a message through the "chat" feature and I will add you to my list to be notified when slots open up. Otherwise, please sign up for my email list at go.saguto.golf/ as that is how I will be communicating updates on lesson options and availability. Also, I do offer a swing video analysis service which enables me to put my eyes on your swing, diagnose any issues, and provide a corrective action plan if applicable. Here is a link where you can learn more about this option: saguto.golf/lessons As for the online school, if you have not yet joined then I highly recommend giving it your consideration as it is designed to get golfers on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, structured, sequential platform. The school is where you will find very detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. The value in terms of what you get for the low price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water", then my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” can also be found at go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that is delivering the referenced results. Tom

[@mikescully6546]

My dad loves you

[@SagutoGolf]

Well then, Mike, please tell your dad that I appreciate him and his support!! (And I hope that feeling is contagious and crosses generational lines....😎) Tom Saguto, PGA

[@viperwavstudios]

Question...and Im sure everyone is wondering this.. when you actually make contact with the ball - what part of your fingers, hand, forearm, or elbow actually feels like its hitting the ball. When I was swining my best, it always felt like I was trying to hit thrpugh the ball w my forearm or trying to ninja elbow someone in front of me. sometime it felt like my right shoulder was actually trying to hit the ball..or raking/palm pushing thru w fingers. what part do u actually feel is hitting/making contact w the ball do you feel a palm strike, hammer fist..feel like forearm is hitting it..etx..

[@SagutoGolf]

Ideally we should simply "allow" the hand/wrist/arm actions to happen without forcing anything. In other words, if we have a secure grip, pre-establish the connections properly in the setup, and have a foundational base that facilitates a full centered turn without restriction, then once we've ingrained the correct positions through sequential drilling and repetition we can entrust the motion to the big muscles and allow the arms, wrists, hands, and club to simply go along for the ride and respond accordingly as if on autopilot. The power accumulators - including the proper arm, wrist, and hand action - will then naturally load and fire with no contrived manipulations, no precise timing, or - to your question - no micromanaged impact feels necessary, thereby returning the face to the position pre-established at address. We are minimizing variables and building a ball striking machine, and the golfer will find that as trust builds in the shoulders will rotate freely and the "machine" will then be optimized. It's called "giving up control to gain control", and it's the formula for consistently blissful ball striking and seemingly effortless power. And while I certainly have several videos that address this topic, a more structured option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that 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 Tom Saguto, PGA

[@viperwavstudios]

@@SagutoGolf I greatly appreciate you taking the time to respond and to provide that level of detail..That really helps to sort out the nuiances I've been trying to troubleshoot. Thank you for that level of detail - you rock 🤜🤛

[@gregmintz5616]

So the first step is the hip back?

[@SagutoGolf]

Not necessarily, Greg. We just need to create a foundation that allows our hips to react properly and fully. For example, the outward flaring of both feet 10-20 degrees in our setup facilitates the proper amount of body-friendly, free-flowing hip turn back and through. This is a major power source, and it also keeps the club traveling on the correct path. If you were to square your feet so that they were perpendicular to the target line, then your hips would be impeded from turning sufficiently in the backswing (which would then inhibit the shoulders from executing a full and effortless turn), and from releasing properly in the downswing to propel the club through the zone. Restricting this action can cause a variety of path issues and/or also place strain on the lower back, lead knee, and the hip joints as the hips will "want" to move laterally and turn through into the finish but will be fighting the body in the process. While there is certainly content on my channel that addresses this topic, a more structured option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that 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 Tom

[@jjj32801]

I am confused. I thought we focus on shoulders only and avoid hip turn manipulation. In other words hips would naturally turn. What an I missing?

[@SagutoGolf]

You are not really missing anything. We simply need to correctly engage the hips in order to allow the shoulders to execute a full turn. For example, the outward flaring of both feet 10-20 degrees in our setup facilitates the proper amount of body-friendly, free-flowing hip turn back and through. If you were to square your feet so that they were perpendicular to the target line, then your hips would be impeded from turning sufficiently in the backswing (which would then inhibit the shoulders from executing a full and effortless turn), and from releasing properly in the downswing to propel the club through the zone. Restricting this action can cause a variety of path issues and/or also place strain on the lower back, lead knee, and the hip joints as the hips will "want" to move laterally and turn through into the finish but will be fighting the body in the process. While there is certainly content on my channel that addresses this topic, a more structured option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that 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 Tom Saguto, PGA

[@phillang5131]

I would prefer straight rather than long, within reason. I just want to keep the ball in play, and hit close to where I am aiming. No fun playing golf when you never know where the ball will end up going.

[@SagutoGolf]

Understood, Phil, but why can't you enjoy both?? For a really good starting point to get you on the proper path towards consistently crispy ball striking with a predictable, repeatable ball flight, here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things 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 Tom Saguto, PGA

[@dimtgco1428]

So, it looks like with this method you're not advocating the release of the club? It seems like more of a really big chip shot? Looks like you're accelerating through the ball rather than trying to apply the brakes and allowing the the clubhead a free swing from the momentum. Which way hits it farther???

[@danielwahlqvist2766]

Good question. I have recently figured out there are different types of releases. No youtuber explains that though.

[@SagutoGolf]

I have addressed this in numerous videos. With regard to this misguided notion that we need to affect some type of active hand-rolling “release", given the inability of most folks to spend sufficient time at the range to lock in the required exactness of such an action this misguided thought has led countless golfers astray. It's not something that even the vast majority of pros are trying to consciously manufacture during the split second that the clubhead is traveling a distance of approximately 6' from parallel to parallel at speeds in excess of 100 mph. The forearms will naturally "trade places" from pre- to post-impact, but this should not be construed as a contrived move (although many a casual observer has gone down that rabbit hole). There really ought not be any active manipulation of the hands through the zone and attempts to precisely time any such rolling or flipping - which does nothing for swing speed - have relegated many an amateur to the vast abyss of inconsistency and frustration. Ideally we should simply "allow" the hand/wrist/arm actions to happen without forcing anything. In other words, if we have a secure grip, pre-establish the connections properly in the setup, and have a foundational base that facilitates a full centered turn without restriction, then once we've ingrained the correct positions through sequential drilling and repetition we can entrust the motion to the big muscles and allow the arms, wrists, hands, and club to simply go along for the ride and respond accordingly as if on autopilot. The power accumulators - including the proper arm, wrist, and hand action - will then naturally load and fire with no contrived manipulations or precise timing necessary, thereby returning the face to the position pre-established at address. We are minimizing variables and building a ball striking machine, and the golfer will find that as trust builds in the shoulders will rotate freely and the "machine" will then be optimized. It's called "giving up control to gain control", and it's the formula for consistently blissful ball striking and seemingly effortless power. And while I certainly have other videos that address this topic, a more structured option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that 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 Tom Saguto, PGA

[@dimtgco1428]

@SagutoGolf ok I get that. BUT it didn't answer my question. My question was isn't there an inherit difference in the attempt to apply the brakes at the ball, as opposed to what you described in the video, as seeming to accelerate through the ball? The former allowing the clubhead momentum to take over, rather than trying to keep PRESSURE on the clubhead. These two ideas are fundamental conflicting differences in physics. While both may work, which way let's the same person hit it farther??? That was the question I was attempting to ask.

[@rickstence4326]

Tom, you often say things like "build that feeling"... please explain this more and what is the process for building a feeling?

[@SagutoGolf]

Golf is obviously a very difficult sport, Rick. However, if we can simplify the swing so as not to rely on timing, exceptional hand-eye coordination, and/or micromanaging "positions" - and we can - then we will be able to achieve consistently great results without having to continuously work so hard. In other words, if we have a secure grip, pre-establish the connections properly in the setup, and have a foundational base that facilitates a full centered turn without restriction, then once we've ingrained the correct positions through sequential drilling and repetition we can entrust the motion to the big muscles and allow the arms, wrists, hands, and club to simply go along for the ride and respond accordingly as if on autopilot. The power accumulators - including the proper arm, wrist, and hand action - will then naturally load and fire with no contrived manipulations or precise timing necessary, thereby returning the face to the position pre-established at address. We are minimizing variables and building a ball striking machine, and the golfer will find that as trust builds in the shoulders will rotate freely and the "machine" will then be optimized. It's called "giving up control to gain control", and it's the formula for consistently blissful ball striking and seemingly effortless power. For a really good starting point here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things 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 Tom Saguto, PGA

[@philiphenry3097]

Tom, why are you indoors?

[@SagutoGolf]

Occasionally, Philip, ever here in our little slice of South Carolina paradise we do experience periods of not-so-great weather...😎

[@oldgold5848]

The one difficulty i find is that a big turn of the hips makes it feel really difficult for me to feel i am keeping my weight on the front foot

[@SagutoGolf]

If the setup and motion are properly executed, then you will find that the weight-forward component and the ability to make a full centered turn are actually supportive of and dependent upon each other. While there is certainly plenty of content on my channel that addresses this topic, a more structured option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that 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 Tom Saguto, PGA

[@viperwavstudios]

So Right hand - faces the sky from the top of the backswing - even through impact right hand is facing palm up..🤔 So a karate knife hand strike with the right hand thru the ball..

[@SagutoGolf]

The trail palm is approximately 45 degrees skyward at the top, and at impact it is facing the target (not palm up). Please refer to my reply to your question in a separate thread. I strongly recommend working through the free mini course for a clearer understanding of this swing system and my teaching. TS

[@rantsfromthesofa4653]

You say swing to the target. I would assume the target is at 12 O’clock but I’ve been told and heard to swing to 1 o’clock. Is that bad information?

[@SagutoGolf]

It's not bad information. Consider that the zero-point of the swing is even with the lead shoulder/armpit from a face-on view. If we swing on a centered arc, then the path will be straight at the target at this point. If the ball position is behind the zero-point, then the arc will have the path tracking from in to out - or more towards one o'clock, as you say - without any contrived effort, as that should be the natural geometry of a centered motion. Tom

[@rantsfromthesofa4653]

@ thanks

[@aaront936]

Looks like you've lost weight. Looking good Tom

[@SagutoGolf]

LOL! I haven't gotten on a scale recently, Aaron, but I appreciate that!

[@nosoulbrewreview4293]

I am in a funk all of the sudden. All I do is thin/top the shots

[@SagutoGolf]

Consider the following possibilities: 1) Ball position is too far forward, 2) Hands are too far back at address (they should be in line with the inside of your lead thigh), 3) The swing center and low point are drifting backwards at some point during the motion (face-on video will help you determine this), 4) The downswing is steep and/or the path is out-to-in, 5) Conversely, the path is too shallow, 6) Early extension of the trail arm during the downswing (also known as "casting"), 7) Flipping/scooping through the zone, 8) Loss of relationship with the ball (shoulder angle flattening, loss of tilt). Though not an exhaustive list, those are the primary causes of fats, thins, and tops. By the way, always begin with the setup - in this case the first two possibilities - prior to diving into a swing intervention. And while there are certainly videos on my channel that address these various issues, a more structured option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that 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 Tom Saguto, PGA

[@stefankast4842]

too much turn promotes a slice, where is the tilt?

[@SagutoGolf]

That is not an accurate statement, Stefan, and if you watched the entire video you'll notice that I demonstrated the motion first by standing upright to provide a clear visual, and then I added the tilt as we would in a golf swing. Would you like to learn some key aspects of the body-friendly, powerful, low-maintenance swing system I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my 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 instruction method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Tom Saguto, PGA

[@billball1417]

My shoulders don't have your ROM ..😂

[@SagutoGolf]

You may be surprised as to just how much range of motion you actually have, Bill!! I say this with confidence because 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. For example, the outward flaring of both feet 10-20 degrees in our setup facilitates the proper amount of body-friendly, free-flowing hip turn back and through. This is a major power source, and it also keeps the club traveling on the correct path. If you were to square your feet so that they were perpendicular to the target line, then your hips would be impeded from turning sufficiently in the backswing (which would then inhibit the shoulders from executing a full and effortless turn), and from releasing properly in the downswing to propel the club through the zone. Restricting this action can cause a variety of path issues and/or also place strain on the lower back, lead knee, and the hip joints as the hips will "want" to move laterally and turn through into the finish but will be fighting the body in the process. Have you looked into the comprehensive, sequential learning platform of the online school yet? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. The value in terms of what you get for the low price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that is delivering the referenced results. You don't need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing, experience great ball striking, and reclaim - or even exceed - yardages from years past. I hope you'll give the school some thought. Tom Saguto, PGA

[@billball1417]

@@SagutoGolf I did have an in person lesson with you last September scheduled, but you canceled me at the last instant. Because of your online sessions. Would've preferred close encounter with the teacher. Maybe another time, so for now I'm compliant to your videos. Happy instructing ⛳️🏌‍♂️

[@michaeltimura]

Uh oh. It's diabolical alter ego Tom. The facial hair is a dead giveaway. Look at any TV show where there was a twin/alternative character...facial hair. Which begs the question - what happened to "good" Tom?

[@SagutoGolf]

Just like in the "Mirror Mirror" episode in the original Star Trek episode, Michael, although "Bad Spock" ultimately ended up doing good.....😎

[@redpillpharmacy6877]

Is this a real estate agent making videos in empty houses?

[@JoeyCarter-nf9yj]

He’s taking a page from coach Carlolin’s hallway drills… j/k. Good stuff Tom, thanks for the good explanations

[@SagutoGolf]

@JoeyCarter-nf9yj - LOL! I've been doing indoor videos for quite some time, and if you've watched enough of my stuff you know that I'm not one to "borrow pages" from others...😎 Anyway, 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!! 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

[@MW-od8vu]

Is this THE best golf instructor on the internet? YES! 🏌️‍♂️

[@SagutoGolf]

I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you to such an extent! Thanks so much for your message and support! 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

[@MW-od8vu]

@@SagutoGolf are ever going to offer “in person” lessons? Thanks