Why Tiger Woods Had to Change His Swing

What You Need to Know About Tiger Woods Old Golf Swing. Tiger Woods old golf swing is the one that most of us remember when he was at the peak of his golf career. Even with all of his success, Tiger Woods early 2000s era golf swing caused a great deal of pain and stress on his body that would later cause him to suffer intense injuries to his knees - taking him out of action for a long period of time. Considering that most golfers try to copy Tiger Woods old golf swing, you need to know how it affects your body too.
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[@kenpowers3206]

Tx Tom.. you are correct, it appears that Tiger has got his swing more on plane and has a better hip turn. (Even though the camera angle on new swing sort of hides it). He's even slightly weakened his left hand grip. I'm almost 63 and was taught by Homer Sead in Ft Lauderdale in 1965. I was taught to post hard into my left leg. I hit the ball along way...played high school and college golf and worked as a assist-pro for several years in Charleston, SC with dreams of playing the tour. I was an average putter and had to find a day job. We'll after right hip replacement and left knee replacement (do to snapping my left knee) I now exaggerate my lower hips and legs and can play still play at a high level with these gamblers in Charlotte. A good trick is to weaken my left had to maintain consistency. sorry for the long respons, but I appreciate your insight and wish I had learned this stuff as a kid, and could of kept my two body parts....lol. Have great a Holiday! Ken

[@SagutoGolf]

Hi Ken, I'm glad you enjoyed this video and I appreciate your comment! You are correct in that the camera angle on Tiger's modern-day swing was not great and did not fully capture the extent of his hip turn and straightening right leg. Just last week I released a private video for my channel members and online school students featuring Tiger's current swing and the way he is now "stacked" over the ball. This is the face-on video clip I used in that analysis - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXi3fIqViseoqa8 - and it clearly shows the extent of the bending of his lead knee and straightening of the trail knee. I wish you continued success in beating those Charlotte gamblers... Thanks again and have a Blessed Christmas and holiday season!! Tom

[@hwy1310]

Wish I would of known all this 3 years ago, but really glad I can swing with ease now and actually hit the ball further. These are great swing principles.

[@SagutoGolf]

Yeah - I wish I had known this 3 - or better yet 10 - years before I did as well, @HWY 13, but if that were the case you'd probably be watching me on TV and we wouldn't have this awesome channel, right?........😂😂😂 Anyway, better late than never for all of us, and just look at how much fun we're having now!! Seriously, I'm glad you are enjoying my instruction content and I am thrilled to know that it has benefited your game to such an extent! Thanks for your support during this past year - I wish you and yours a blessed Christmas and holiday season! Tom

[@hwy1310]

Would love to see you analyze the swing of Fred Couples. A lesson on tempo and balance.

[@SagutoGolf]

I might have to talk about Fred, his swing is so unique!

[@byrontaylor2407]

@@SagutoGolf I play with no glove to I don’t no why

[@byrontaylor2407]

@@SagutoGolf love your vids

[@scottt5484]

Spot on Tom! Keep up the good work!! Since watching your videos I’ve gotten better consistency and length and shooting lower scores! My handi has come down from a 10 to a 6! Regarding the skeptics that are commenting, they must not be aware of how his old swing caused many injuries and how he HAD to retool it to cause LESS stress on the back etc. It’s common knowledge to anyone that follows TW career and golf!

[@SagutoGolf]

That's some fabulous game improvement there, @Justin Case - Well done!!! I don't concern myself much with skeptics and naysayers. I may have some fun responding to them periodically, but that's really all it is to me - fun. I mean seriously - isn't it interesting and perhaps even a bit disturbing with regard to just how far some folks will go - and how vehemently polarized they are - when it comes to defending the particular golf swing methodology they happen to embrace, and how their way is the only correct way and everything else is evil sorcery and wrong?? After all, we're not talking life and death here; it's about a means of propelling a little ball with a stick towards a target! The Stack and Tilt swing model is rooted in physics and geometry, and until those principles and equations are modified by God I'll take comfort in my confidence that it represents an optimal set of motions for accomplishing this task. Beyond my own personal experience, when I look at the overwhelmingly favorable comments from folks across the globe of all shapes, sizes, ages, and handicaps who are benefiting and improving from this instruction and thus enjoying the game more, that confirms everything I need to know! And yes - anyone with an iota of a clue knows that Tiger's multiple back and knee surgeries are the result of many years of that repetitive freakish move - one that was built upon creating a solidly resistant lower body, torquing the back and shoulders, and violently unsnapping the "rubber band" against a firm left leg. The way he's swinging now would have likely served him very well back then without the mounting physiological stress that led to the breakdown of his body. Though hindsight is 2020, he may well have eclipsed Jack's record by now and probably garnered a Grand Slam (in addition to the "Tiger Slam") at some point, and he would have been spry enough to outrun an enrage Elin as well.....😂 Anyway, thanks for your comment and support, keep up the great work, and have a blessed Christmas and holiday season!! Tom

[@ronannolan7437]

This is very clear,mand really helpful.

[@SagutoGolf]

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

[@joshuabaxter4445]

I am so glad I found this style of a swing when I picked up golf a few months ago before I got too much other stuff into my head. The swing thoughts are so simple, keep hands in, shoulder down and hammer the club into the ball. It's so repeatable, my back doesn't kill me after a session like it did the first few times doing the lift + drop into the slot style swing.

[@SagutoGolf]

Hi Joshua, I'm thrilled to learn of your body-friendly improvement through learning this swing and the ball striking consistency that you are enjoying as a result!! *THAT* is what this channel and my online school are really all about!! Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work!! Tom

[@MPerski]

Golf Digest called this (the difference between Tiger's shoulders and his hips) "the 'X' Factor", the greater the angle between shoulders & hips = more power. And who wants all the back surgeries Tiger Woods has had? It hurts just watching his old swing 😲 Ow! His arm position at the top of his backswing is more "Saguto Golf" now ... along his shoulder line. Probably watches your KZbin videos 👍🏻 Great stuff, Tom

[@SagutoGolf]

I felt the stress on my body in just those few swings I made trying to mimic the Tiger move of yesteryear, Mike!! Yeah - I'm sure Tiger watches this channel under a clandestine name...😆 Seriously, his modern-day swing is quite body-friendly and should serve quite him well for many years to come. I followed Tiger on the course for several holes at the 2018 Players Championship, and I turned to my dad right then and there and said "T-dubs" would back in the winner's circle again soon with that swing. Glad you enjoyed the video. Stay warm up there, and have a Blessed Christmas!! Tom

[@rickcudmore8156]

Appreciate the before and after videos, great comparison. Would you be able to provide a video on S & T with the driver? I think it would benefit many of us starting out.

[@SagutoGolf]

I'm glad you enjoyed this video, Rick! Here's a driver-specific episode I did earlier this year: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lanPZWpjbtVkj7c Have you considered enrolling in the SagutoGolf online school? For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing, the short game, and much more. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm regularly adding new content. This will really put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion. There's even a members' forum where you can ask me specific swing-related questions and suggest new content ideas, plus you'll also have access to all exclusive "Crispier Than KFC Club" KZbin channel members' content. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. Cheers! Tom

[@michaelscales5996]

Saw Tiger when he first came to the UK,I think it was 1998 at Wentworth.When he was at the top of his backswing I have never seen a golfer turn their shoulders so much whilst keeping their hips almost still. Some of my mates did question how long he could swing like that, without causing a serious injury. Once this Covid is over I'm hoping to get out and use some of your tips and suggestions and improve my swing. Thanks Tom. Merry Xmas and Happy New Year.

[@SagutoGolf]

Isn't that the truth, Michael!! I guess your mates did finally get the answer to their question, right? I don't know that the media is ever going to let this Covid thing be over, so hopefully you'll be able to come up with a "Plan B" for your golf game if that is indeed the case.... Thanks for your comment! I wish you and yours a Blessed Christmas and a most enjoyable holiday season!! Tom

[@chic3331]

Spot on Tom !!! Swinging this way has enabled me to use and feel my legs for the first time. Tilt left then tilt right pushing of that front leg and finishing with my hips underneath my body hitting the ball with the wrath of GOD !!!

[@SagutoGolf]

And your lower back, knees, and hips are loving you for it!!............... I'm glad you enjoyed the video, @Chic 33, and keep up the great work!! Tom

[@abnuridd24]

Nice video, I've never even been on a golf course before and I can play literally every sport better than I can golf but you kept my attention and everything was easy to understand. Also Tiger Woods is an animal, he could bench 300 in his prime.

[@SagutoGolf]

@abnuridd24 - My hope is that some day you will find yourself on a golf course because it truly is a great, difficult, and most enjoyable sport! But before you decide to take on such a challenge, please consider my online school as it will put you on the fast track towards learning the swing properly in a structured, sequential platform. Cheers! Tom

[@SAMax2268]

Things change with age and time...golf is no exception...I think he’s more smoother in his new golf swing...nice video...

[@SagutoGolf]

Yes indeed, and it's a far better move for us mere mortals to imitate as well!! Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Tom

[@kennymay9036]

thanks Tom,and Merry Christmas.l can almost hear the stampede of sheep to the range to emulate TW.

[@SagutoGolf]

LOL!! Thanks Kenny, and a Blessed Christmas to you and yours as well!! Tom

[@justinairin1]

I think with his new swing he could still straighten that right knee more and it would help his back pain even more,he still has days where his back kills him this is probably why,he needs your Saguto swing if he wants on the senior tour in a few yearsnice video as always 👊

[@SagutoGolf]

I do agree with your assessment, Justin, though in fairness the "new" Tiger's right knee does straighten a bit more than the camera angle in this video might suggest. Still, if he would forget about shifting weight into his trail side on the first part of the backswing and instead just keep it forward I think it would do wonders for the body-friendliness of his swing and thus the longevity of his playing career. Thanks and Stay Crispy! Tom

[@jerrypullins9949]

Can't wait!

[@tombagshaw5379]

Tom when I load my energy into the right foot (instep) in my back swing I seem to sway a lot less and hit cleaner shots but I’m wary that this is like tiger 1 swing and relies more on timing. How can I try your technique of weight slightly forward, without swaying back? I seem to be getting the odd mis hit with that swing thought for some reason.

[@SagutoGolf]

Hi Tom, There are no superfluous moves or motions in the swing method I teach, and I do consider any shift or sway in the trail side to be both unnecessary and a variable that must then be compensated for in order to achieve desirable impact and ball flight. Consistency usually suffers as a result. So here we start with our weight forward (55/45 generally, but up to 60/40 for the longer clubs), gradually add more forward weight to the top (70/30), 80/20 halfway down, 90/10 impact, and 95/5 finish. This video from my channel may offer up a thought or two for you in this regard: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4DbqH-Ci691gqc Beyond this, it is important to understand that the videos, lessons, and drills on this free channel - while fully aligned with the swing method I teach - address a variety of topics, issues, feels, and common flaws/fixes from one episode to the next. They are certainly not intended to be taken as a sequential learning platform like the structured curriculum of my online school, which I strongly recommend to anyone who truly wishes to get on the proper path towards learning and owning this swing. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing, the short game, and much more. The school's intuitive course layout greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm regularly adding new content. This will really put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. Merry Christmas! Tom

[@tombagshaw5379]

@@SagutoGolf amazing thanks for taking the time for the detailed reply. Definitely the number one online instructor I have come across. I will do just that. Merry Christmas Sir Tom Saguto 🎅🍻

[@JohnMartin-jx1wz]

His asrly swing was about mobility. You are looking at his second swing that was built around stability.

[@thomasfraser9072]

Great video as usual. On the lighter side Tiger big mistake was when his X wife took up swinging the golf club at him. Ouch!

[@SagutoGolf]

Yes indeed, Thomas, and unfortunately Elin did not swing the club in a body-friendly manner - at least not as it relates to Tiger's body.....😆😆 Glad you enjoyed the video! Tom

[@thomasfraser9072]

@@SagutoGolf do you teach your students to do trail side arm cracking of the whip with the flick of the trail wrist? I am asking you this because this is the exact move Hogan made in a tilted posture. Hogan knew by doing this he could never overtake his lead hand with the power of his three right hands and that his lead wrist becomes automatically bowed by the dynamically lagging of his club head.. Another words Hogan only appeared to be deliberately bowing his left wrist and leaning the shaft of his club at the optimal impact of club head to ball; but he did not. It was all simply done by a side arm cracking of the whip with a flick of the trail wrist. Would it work in Stack and Tilt? I believe it did for me; but because of the increase momentum of the head of the club my finish was a little different from your. Cheers

[@Ryglado]

Not sure if that’s what he did nor is the reason for his back issues. Adam Scott’s swing under Butch was close to the Tiger 2000 swing and he has no back issues.

[@thomasrice116]

His old swing is the SOLE reason he blew out his knee

[@SagutoGolf]

If that were indeed the case, RayDon, then why would Tiger have not returned to the same swing that brought him so much success previously? It's plainly and simply that his broken body could not handle it because his body was broken as a result of it. Adam Scott's flowing swing differs dramatically from Tiger's resist/torque/unsnap move of yesteryear. While on the topic of Aussie pros, Jason Day modeled TW's resistance-driven swing of yesteryear, and already at his young age his back - and perhaps his career longevity - are paying the price. Cheers, Tom

[@alanduncan9204]

Some injuries Tiger had did not happen playing golf....................Good "shocking" video.

[@SagutoGolf]

But beyond Elin's rage, the vast majority of his injuries most certainly did! (Otherwise would he not have returned to the same swing that brought him so much success previously?...) Shockingly yours, Tom

[@bob5365]

Let me show you how I used to swing like Tiger...... oohhh yeah that hurts...... let's do it again... lol 😂🤣

[@SagutoGolf]

😆😆😆 Well, BOB, a good instructor needs to feel the pain, not just talk about it LOL!! Cheers! Tom

[@Aloha96789]

Look at the feet on the left and right. Clearly shows the camera isn’t on the same line. Therefore all of the lines you’re using to compare the old swing to the new swing are useless.

[@SagutoGolf]

Not useless. One can conclude that since the shaft is shallower (and lower) at P6, Tiger is approaching the ball more from the inside.

[@TheSimCaptain]

Resistance is futile!

[@SagutoGolf]

You will be assimilated!...

[@king4brisbane]

You have to pay attention to your camera angles bub. You can't just start drawing lines wherever you want when the camera angle is not directly down-the-line

[@SagutoGolf]

Thanks, bub. The angle on the old TW swing pretty much matches the foot line. Actually, had the camera angle on the new swing been the same, the differences in knee flex would have been considerably more pronounced with his trail leg near full extension at the finish of the backswing. Alas, that was the best DTL angle I had access to on Tiger's present-day swing. Regardless, the lesson conveyed in this video does not change; it's completely your call as to whether or not you elect to learn from it. Cheers, Tom

[@canyounot5598]

Well, training like a navy seal didn't help either.

[@shawnkirkpatrick906]

Analysis is flawed due to completely different camera angles. It’s an illusion folks sorry to say.

[@SagutoGolf]

Interesting: Ask Tiger about the _"illusion"_ of his multiple back and knee surgeries that were directly caused by his swing of yesteryear. Also interesting: He was able to come back from all that to once again perform at the highest level - including wins at the 2018 Tour Championship and 2019 Masters - by building a swing that does not rely on torquing and snapping his broken body. Funny how many elements of his new swing mimic what is taught in Stack and Tilt, but again it's all apparently just an illusion. And now for my next trick......

[@seanm3226]

Pros and low-handicap amateurs DO NOT straighten and lock their trail leg in the backswing. Old swing, new swing...Tiger Woods NEVER locked his trail leg.

[@tomhook9751]

ben hogan did and looked what he achieved

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