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This tutorial has a high FRPM (food reference per minute), a strong indicator whether or not Tom is hungry while filming 😂
LOL!! And the food analogies "feed" upon each other, thereby increasing the FRPM's and causing Tom to get hungrier with each passing reference.... 😆😆
Print the shirts!
I haven’t watched this video yet. I just came to complain. I’ve been very complimentary about how you have helped me get KFCrispy lately. But there’s a problem that you don’t seem to care about. All of my irons are so crispy now that I am over shooting greens. My mishits are finishing pin high at least. I am going to have to rent a trackman and get all new yardages now. But I am definitely sold on this technique. I’ve never been one to airmail greens. I was always short with my irons. Thanks Tom!!
Geez. I hate it when that happens, and I am so very sorry for the difficulties that have arisen as a result of your newfound crispiness as well as my apparent indifference with regard to your suffering..... 😆😆😆 That's AWESOME! I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Thanks so much for sharing your dramatic improvements in ball striking and distance, and keep up the fantastic work!! 💪💪 Tom
I have had the same problem, on course went to the 150 yard marker, used my goto ball, and hit 9,8,7 & 6 - got reading & moved on
I'm 73 and never could hit an iron. I've watched your vids and then made this grip change. It made a tremendous difference. I'm sure this is a work in progress but thank you.
That's fabulous, Tom!! I'm very glad to know that this grip lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. 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. It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion. Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built. Have you looked into the comprehensive, 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. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. 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 so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom
I am a 17 hcp. I've not hit a golfball all winter season (6 months). First round of the season today, low expectations. Went out today and hit a 79, my first time under 80 since I started golfing seven years ago, using only this change to my grip! It made so much difference it was hard to believe! Before I was supinating too much in the right hand. Much better ball striking. Unbelievable! Thx Tom!
That is OUTSTANDING - congrats on your personal best and on breaking 80 for the first time!! 💪💪 I'm very glad to know that this grip lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Thanks so much for validating it with your 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 you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
The right hand is an absolute killer! I struggled with a duck hook driver and tried everything to fix it. After months I stopped hitting my driver completely. As soon as I moved my hand over the top I was hitting my driver farther and straighter than ever! I was also hitting big draws with the irons which are now going straight! Saguto, you’re the man!
Awesome job fixing those hooks and overcooks, Jaden!! 💪💪 I'm very glad to know that this grip lesson helped you, and I appreciate your validation of it with your results. Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work!! 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 FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Literally fixed everything i was working through this weekend. Slicing the ball mid round, make grip stronger... and stronger... Thinning more and more shots... Ruined the round. Today after watching and implementing this video in the simulator I didnt want to quit.. 7 iron. 7 wood. 3 wood. Didnt matter. The crispiest of strikes all around. Thanks again Tom
OUTSTANDING!! 💪💪 Yes - rather than address the root cause the golfing world has been conditioned to keep on strengthening the grip until the slices dissipate, but doing so brings about a whole new array of possible issues. It's like putting your finger on a leak only to have a new and worse one spring up elsewhere. Anyway, I'm very glad to know that this lesson worked so well for you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep it crispy!! 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 FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
5 of my last 7 rounds have been between 75-78. I'm hitting a ton of greens and striking my irons as good as ever. Played since '77, one lesson when I was 11 and my hncp has dropped from 14.6 to 10.4 in the last 2 months. What did I do different, I started watching this guys videos on KZhead.
That is OUTSTANDING!! 💪💪 I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you. Thanks so much for your support sharing your dramatic improvement and keep up the fantastic work!! Tom PS: By the way, if you've not already joined, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
Last summer I could only drive maybe 150 yards on a good day. With zero practice all winter (just watching your vids) I was hitting 200 the first outing of the year! Thanks Tom!!!
Fantastic!! 💪💪 I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing this past winter and then putting it into play. Thanks so much for sharing your dramatic 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 you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Saguto golf has helped me big time little adjustments each time i play or hit the range. I used to slice driver and underhit irons not soo much anymore.
That's fabulous, Dan - I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! Thanks so much for sharing your ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Soooo glad I found this channel....really great instruction with a personality...;) keep it up !!!
Welcome to "the dark side", Andy, where the spoils of "conventional" instruction - chronic inconsistency, physical pain, and endless frustration - yield to the fruits of body-friendly enjoyment of this great game for a lifetime. 😎 I am very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you, and I'm very glad to have you on board!! 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 FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Great tip Tom on covering the left thumb with the right palm when gripping the club and applying pressure to this position. I have always done this with the "trigger finger" of the right hand acting as a "pusher" when the hands are coming into the strike zone. I agree this will help you avoid the "ice cream scoop" and give you a lot more "buttery distance!" Well Done Tom!
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Glad you enjoyed it, John! Yes - let's save that scoop of ice cream for a post-round treat after enjoying a day of buttery crispiness out on the course....😎 TS
Agree…I try to put the lifeline of my right hand over the left thumb…I like the pressure thought too…sage advice. Since adapting to your instruction….its been marvelous. Tears of joy, openly weeping after another great shot…thanks Tom.
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Openly weeping tears of joy?? LOL! I love it!! Yes - maintaining that connection point is a key to consistent crispiness, and that lifeline covering the lead thumb is something that Mr. Hogan could not emphasize enough. Thanks for your message, validation, and support, and keep those tears flowing!! 💪💪 Tom
would love to see a 9 or 18 course vlog on course management and or your though process through shots etc.. Great stuff!
Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it!! Here is a 9-Hole Course Vlog from a couple of years ago: kzhead.info/sun/jLCPmMpojZaNhq8/bejne.html And here is a video in which I was demonstrating the lesson topic of Extension while also having a little bit of added fun on the course: kzhead.info/sun/ipqqhqlvhoKhmXA/bejne.html Tom
I was also thinking that I’d like to see you on the course a little more. Maybe playing some rounds with other KZhead golfers. Have you ever thought about doing that? By the way, I love your videos and watch them multiple times!
@bigjimeats6126 - I appreciate that! The course vlogs are rather difficult for me to justify from a cost-benefit perspective. They take considerable time to record and produce, and they just don't garner anywhere near the viewership and interest in comparison to the lesson videos. I must keep the desires of my general audience in mind in this regard. That's not to say I won't do another at some point, but my primary focuses are supporting my online school and its members while creating quality instruction content for this channel's subs and visitors. Tom
Thank you very much 👍🏿. My game has really improved because of your tips. Golf is fun now , because I'm not searching for my ball. Fairway shots are staying inbounds now! It's a great feeling ⛳
That is fantastic, Andre!! I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! Thanks so much for sharing your ball striking improvement and resulting enjoyment, and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thanks, this is the video I needed today. My grip is getting stronger and stronger and I am chucking irons left and right.
My pleasure, Eric! I'm very glad to know that this grip lesson resonated with you, and I hope it helps you to gain control of your ball flight when you put it into practice! By the way - and as I mentioned in the video - if you've grown accustomed to your strong grip then this change to a more neutral trail hand attachment can feel awkward at first and may produce some odd shots. But this is normal when trying to incorporate the necessary changes in the spirit of lasting improvement. As the crispiness builds in the weirdness will surely dissipate. Embrace the process and you WILL feel crispier impact and see your ball flight improve! Tom PS: Since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
I have said this before; you are the absolute best teaching pro for the everyman. Tips are succinct, immediately effective and powerful. Using the KISS system, results in blatantly evident progress. I'd take a lesson from you before ANY of the Harmon's. S/F
I sincerely appreciate your kind words and validation, 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. Thank you so much for your support in sharing your improvement, and keep up the fantastic work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: If you've not already joined, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
This is undoubtedly “ super sauce” . I have messed with a very strong grip for a long time. This has allowed me to make great contact. Consistency I’ve never had. Every shot! Bunkers!!
I'm very glad to know that this grip lesson resonated with you, Gary; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Thanks so much for your support in sharing your dramatic ball striking improvement, and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom
Hi Tom. Unbelievably, such a simple thing that was an instant fix for me.👍👍 Cheers mate.
That's awesome, Andy!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Thanks so much for sharing your instant improvement and keep up the great work!! Cheers, 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 FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
I was struggling with this very thing yesterday...thanks.
I'm very glad to know that this grip lesson was a timely one for you, Brian, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice! Tom
Thanks! This is exactly what I was talking about on one of my comments on your older videos. Perfect! Bring the side burns back!
LOL! I'm pretty sure the burns were a once-and-done phase... 😆 Anyway, I'm glad to know that this grip tip resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice! Tom
The burns lol. Don’t do it!
@leblunt27 - No worries - the ladies have spoken.....😆
Makes a lot of sense. Looks like it's related to the concept of maintaining the angle on the back of the right wrist. Can't wait to try this.
Yes, Frank - the two are directly interrelated! Thanks for your message. I'm very glad to know that this grip lesson resonated with you, 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 FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
When I started thinking about shaft lean and keeping my hands forward, it caused my face to stay to open at impact and even led to some dreaded shanks. Instead, I’ve decided to focus more on my tempo and making sure my chest and torso rotate through the ball. I use Max Homa as my tempo example. Obviously everyone’s natural tempo will be different. On video, there is still some shaft lean at impact as a result of my body moving in the correct manner and sequence. And a quick side note, I think grip is by far the most important thing in golf. I’ve heard Padraig Harrington, Luke Donald, Butch Harmon, Scottie Scheffler’s coach and many more say this. Scottie Scheffler’s coach gave that same tip of using your right heel pad to cover the left thumb. I’ve been trying it for 2 weeks and it has helped my wedge shots/short game tremendously. Still working on my long irons and driver (they’re still creeping right on me). Lucky for me, I’ve only been playing golf for 8 months so it’s not too hard to change my bad habits :)
Well done, Brian! Yes - forward shaft lean at impact should be the result of a good setup and a properly executed motion. It is not something we should try to actively contrive or manufacture. By the way, as a relative "newbie" to this greatest of games, perhaps you might wish to consider the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish. Additionally, you'll have access to all my short game content (putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play), advanced level material, 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 spanning all age ranges and experience levels 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 here's a link to my free mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ Embrace the challenge that is golf, keep up the fantastic work, and have fun out there!! Tom
THANK YOU. THANK YOU. THANK YOU!!!
You are WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME!! 😎 I'm very glad to know that this grip lesson resonated so well with you, and I appreciate your letting me know!! 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 FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thanks!
Thanks so much, Mike! I sincerely appreciate your ongoing support and I hope this grip tweak performs well for you!! Tom
Yes this.
Of all the magnificent Saguto golf training tips that have improved my game immensely, this is ONE of them!
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Awesome!! I'm very glad to know that this grip lesson had such an immediate and dramatic effect; excellent job incorporating it into your swing. Thanks so much for your support in sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: If you've not already joined, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.
Love that right hand grip tip! It feels like it's covering the ball & it keeps the left arm extended. What a great feel to trap the ball! I had that long ago & lost it.
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Thanks! I'm very glad to know that this lesson helped you to rekindle that feel and crisp up your ball striking. Nice job fixing your grip, and thanks for sharing your resulting improvement!! 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 FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Tom, thanks again, you have helped me so much, what a teacher.
My pleasure, Bill, and thanks again for your kind words, support, and validation! Keep up the fabulous work! Tom
Just watched the new video. Will be trying out the grip this afternoon at the course. Just wanted to give a big thumbs up on the video quality and filming technique. This appears to be new compared to many of your other videos. Picture quality is very sharp and I like the cameraman moving around during the presentation instead of just the usual static shots. Thanks.
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I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Jeffrey, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice! And I sincerely appreciate your feedback on the video quality and filming technique. I wanted to try something different with a free roaming cameraman, and I'm very glad to know that you enjoyed it. You should notice a bit of the same in some upcoming episodes. Thanks so much for your message and support!! Tom
A great tip! This is really going to help me!! A whole NEW FEELING!!
Thanks David! I'm very glad to know that this grip lesson resonated with you, 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 FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Another great video Tom! Compressing the ball with irons has defiantly improved for me since I started watching your video's. I wish I could say that about my driver though. Slice, slice and more slice. I think my problem is I don't understand everything with the driver swing. With the ball teed up at inside of my left foot(right hand swing), I'm having a hard time to not have my swing path heading left at impact. The low point of my swing is about 3-4 inches behind the ball. Up until that point, I believe my swing is inside out. From the low point to contact my swing changes to outside in. I'm trying to understand how that cannot be the case when you consider the swing is an arch. My swing changes directions at the low point and I don't know how to fix that. I don't have that problem with irons and I think it's because I've already made contact before the bottom of the swing, when the direction of the swing was still inside out.
I'm glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Terry, and I'm very pleased to learn of your ball striking improvement! With regard to the driver, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: kzhead.info/sun/opSxo8eFsIBpqXA/bejne.html Beyond that, if you search the word "drive" on this channel you'll see some related content. Oftentimes when golfers are hitting everything well except for the driver it can be attributed to one of the following: 1) Their hips are not continuing their lateral slide through impact. This is common with the driver as the wider stance means that the hips have a greater distance to travel. If the hips stop moving laterally towards the target on the downswing then their rotation takes over, inhibiting any further necessary forward weight loading (we should be 80/20 forward halfway down, 90/10 at impact, and 95/5 in the finish), changing the low point and rerouting the club into a steeper angle of attack (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) while the hips execute the lateral slide action. This preserves the swing center and the desired shallow AoA. 2) They are not allowing the length of the club to dictate the backswing path and are getting too steep as a result. The shaft 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".) 3) The low point of your swing should still be slightly after the ball with the driver. Many believe - and some even teach - that we must try to "hit up on the ball" with this club. 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 ) Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ This will provide a nice foundational understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag. Tom
@@SagutoGolf What a great write-up!
Outstanding write up!
When I add in lateral hip movement I struggle with solid contact because of the angle change of upper body. Head doesn't move, hips slide forward means upper body tilts slightly away from target and lowers low point of swing slightly. Need more reps O guess.
Outstanding tip. My right hand was too strong.. with this and your other tip to keep weight on the left side i can know hit flush strikes. I have a 9 hole par 3 course played 18 holes and 15 shots were pure, even the 3 i missed still eere pin high.....
That's 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. Thanks so much for sharing your ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
An "AHA!" moment for me was letting the club travel back and letting my trail wrist bend straight back to load at the top as opposed to letting my grip break down. It keeps the club face in the right position through the swing. Keeping the grip consistent through the swing is HUGE. As always, I'm totally here for the old music references, and the shout out to EMF is no exception!
Awesome - I'm glad to know that this grip lesson clicked with you!! Rock on (old style)!! TS
You make it look easy!
Thanks! But you can have it too, Bob! After all, it's really just physics and geometry, and those laws apply to the entire universe.... 😎 For an excellent starting point please check out my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Tom
Ahh great minds etc. In the down swing I feel the grip pressing against the joint above my right forefinger right through impact! Release is automatic with distance and accuracy.
LOL! Nice. Thanks for validating this with your personal experience and keep it crispy out there!! Tom
Anyway we can get a view of those buttery biscuits in the air with a tracer. love to see the trajectories. Love your channel. keep up the great vids.
LOL! Thanks - I'm glad to know that you are enjoying my content! I do have a number of videos on this channel where I've used a shot tracer. Here are a few of them: - kzhead.info/sun/lrqgl7mHiZSpaIE/bejne.html - kzhead.info/sun/iNKIfc6Ze55pmX0/bejne.html - kzhead.info/sun/gdiheqVui4aQo6c/bejne.html - kzhead.info/sun/drd6prOFe2mjknk/bejne.html - kzhead.info/sun/opSxo8eFsIBpqXA/bejne.html - kzhead.info/sun/o7V-os2PsWueeoE/bejne.html Cheers! 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 FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Thanks for taking your time and sending those links 🔗 Keep it up. Great content, making it fun.
Tried this today amazing result hit the ball straight and a draw, actually dropped 12 shots from my previous round. Thanks Tom
Awesome, Andrew!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and on-course success, and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Nice simple fix coach. I'll be doing it tonight on my Divot Board to check the result. Be good-Russ
Thanks Russ! I hope this grip modification produced some crispy patterns on your divot board!! Tom
I'm going to work on this, thanks!
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My pleasure, Richard! I'm very glad to know that this grip lesson resonated with you, 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 FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Great tips! I tend to use a stronger grip because I have little B#@ch hands! I tried this at home felt pretty good with the pressure on my thumb felt more relaxed without feeling loose. Next session at the driving range Iam going to give it a try. Thanks Tom!
Thanks! I hope that grip thing performed well for you!
I haven't commented on your channel but I think I've thumbed up every video of yours that I've seen. I'm planning to buy your membership. Why you? Well, it's not that your saying exactly what I want to hear, like a lot of KZheadrs, who want to make the swing more complicated rather than less. Because I'm not a natural, I wanted to believe the swing needed to be more complex than it needs to be to explain my reason for doing it so poorly. Watching your channel unlocked an avenue of thought previously unthought... keeping it simple. My biggest criticism of my own game, and my swing, has been inconsistency. It's unfortunate that for so long I believed that weight shifting and perfectly timed flipping and this and that, made more sense than the approach you present. But better to learn late than not at all. I am going to do the free mini-course and put it to use this opening weekend and then subscribe.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words and support, Scott, 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! The way I see it, we can either simply put the already existing natural laws to work and thereby build a powerful, body-friendly, repeatable, low-maintenance motion, or we can twist, morph, torque, contrive, and otherwise mess with the principles of physics and geometry in an effort to better suit some ill-conceived whims, all the while recognizing that at the point of impact those pre-existing laws are going to be the only things that matter to the ball. Unfortunately, however, such sorcery from this dark underworld of golf instruction rarely finds its way to the mainstream because if too many folks found out about it the mainstream would then be rendered irrelevant....... 😎 Consider that despite all the advances in equipment, technology, golf course grooming, etc. the average golfer still struggles to break 100. Epic failures within the realm of “conventional” instruction, perhaps??? So many misconstrued and/or misguided teachings - such as taking the club straight back, turning the shoulders level while independently lifting the arms, shifting into and torquing against a firm trail side, firing the hips, actively rolling the hands through impact, etc. - have relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of inconsistency and chronic frustration (and chronic back/knee/hip pain as well). I’m doing my best here to clear these up and put an end to this madness. Thanks again for your message, and I look forward to seeing you soon in the online school!! Tom
Tom, I am having a tough time with the early extension. Could you talk about and perhaps provide some drills?
Hi Joseph, Here is a lesson video related to the topic of early extension: kzhead.info/sun/hbR7mMWQlnuCon0/bejne.html Also, the Precision Impact that I demonstrated in this video - kzhead.info/sun/eLWlXaiHbmurfaPM/bejne.htmls - is an excellent training aid that will help you to neutralize the cause and overcome this issue. I highly recommend it. If interested you can get your Precision Impact Trainer here - pureswingproducts.com/SagutoGolf (use code CRISPYKFC for $20 Off and Free Shipping). And while there are certainly videos on my channel that address this topic, a better option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Tom
Hey Tom! Just wondering how you hold the weight forward at set up. I tend to feel it over my big toe, but I’m not so sure that’s correct. Should I be pushing my front hip forward instead? Hope that makes sense. Thanks!
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 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! Tom PS: Have you worked through my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker" yet? go.saguto.golf/ This is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this swing system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
@@SagutoGolf thank you so much for the detailed reply! I will be sure to try this out on the range. I loved the mini-course! It was incredibly helpful. You're the man, Tom!
This is great 👍🏻 Everyone talks about LEFT hand when they talk about grip. NO ONE talks about the right. I always thought it goes along for the ride. But this makes so much sense (that it causes you to flip). I’ve always wondered about this. 🤔 “Hand ON TOP, covering …” “Pressure point” to compress the ball I’m going to focus on this tomorrow ☝🏻 Yes it will feel uncomfortable, but … I remember when I was growing up, my Dad (who really didn’t play golf) had his right hand under the club and he snap hooked everything. 🙄 But it was comfortable to him. “the Magic Move” - Johnny Miller … what’s he know 🙄 🤣 LOL
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Yeah....what's he know?......😆😆 Anyway, I'm glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Mike! Strong grips may feel nice and powerful - and comfortable - but in reality they have destroyed countless amateur swings and games across the globe when deployed as an anti-slice band-aid. A neutral grip absolutely does not encourage an out-to-in path. In fact, in the system I teach a neutral grip is the preferred attachment for our stock powerful push-draw ball flight, and you can only achieve that through a proper in-to-out route to the ball that the neutral grip helps us to ingrain. Conversely, a strong grip is used in our system as one of the setup features for a pull-fade shape. Go figure, right? But the physics and geometry do not lie... So get out there and embrace the weirdness of a more neutrally positioned trail hand. Give it some time and you'll ultimately reap the crispy benefits and the more reliable ball flight. Tom
Love to see you play a round or a few holes filmed 👍
Here is a 9-Hole Course Vlog from a couple of years ago: kzhead.info/sun/jLCPmMpojZaNhq8/bejne.html And here is a video in which I was demonstrating the lesson topic of Extension while also having a little bit of added fun on the course: kzhead.info/sun/ipqqhqlvhoKhmXA/bejne.html Enjoy! Tom
in some of the pics, it looks like the right hand is "covering" the left, but not that much on top. The right hand notch is pointing towards the right shoulder- which i think it should. I think the "connection" of the right hand on the left is the key. and not too strong.
In reality, Charlie, the "notch" is probably pointing more towards my trail ear. Camera angles can definitely skew perspective in this regard. And yes - that connection point of the trail hand palm on the lead hand top thumb joint is very important indeed! Tom
Great video. How do you avoid an inside takeaway but also keep your trail arm really connected? Thanks. Super content.
Thanks - I'm very glad to know that you are enjoying my content! 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 precisely "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. While there are certainly videos on my channel that address this topic, a better option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Tom
Thank you so much for that quick and detailed reply. I have often wondered why there seems such a fixation about taking the club straight back and - it seems to me - losing that arm connection which clearly must help with proper upper body rotation and consistency. Your explanation makes a lot of sense - I will put it into practice & check out your online courses. Thanks a lot.
My pleasure - I'm glad to know that my reply aided in your understanding! Have fun putting this into practice, and please feel free to provide a progress update after working on it for a couple of weeks! Tom
Hi, i have watched you videos for sometime but decided to give it a go yesterday for the first time. I'm half decent and play off 7, but i couldn't stop topping the ball. I started to try and play the ball further and further back which i assume isn't the right the thing to do. Any tips please?
Hi Greg, Consider the following possibilities: 1) Ball position is too far forward, 2) Hands are too far back at address (they should be in line with the inside of your lead thigh), 3) The swing center and low point are drifting backwards at some point during the motion (face-on video will help you determine this), 4) The downswing is steep and/or the path is out-to-in, 5) Early extension of the trail arm during the downswing (aka "casting"), 6) Flipping/scooping through the zone, 7) Loss of relationship with the ball (shoulder angle flattening, loss of tilt). Though not an exhaustive list, those are the primary causes of fats, thins, and tops. By the way, always begin with the setup - in this case the first two possibilities - prior to diving into a swing intervention. While there are certainly videos on my channel that address these various potential culprits, a better option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Tom
@@SagutoGolf Thankyou for the detailed reply, its very refreshing when someone engages with their audience. I will keep with it and try some of your suggestions, it looks such an easy way to swing.
I have this exact problem and been working on trying to fix it. I have messed up wrists from years of skateboarding. So I’ve always tried to overdue a strong grip. But trying to fix it’s been way more tough. It’s really noticeable with drivers and woods. Causes gnarly hooks for me. With drivers and woods I’m trying to not even interlock or overlap fingers to get a weaker grip
Hi Scott, I understand your issue and empathize with the struggle. FYI, the Precision Impact that I've demonstrated in various videos including this one - kzhead.info/sun/eLWlXaiHbmurfaPM/bejne.htmls - is an excellent training aid that can help you greatly in your efforts to neutralize and overcome this issue. I highly recommend it. If interested you can get your Precision Impact Trainer here - pureswingproducts.com/SagutoGolf (use code CRISPYKFC for $20 Off and Free Shipping) Beyond that, have you worked through my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker" yet? go.saguto.golf/ This is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this swing system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Tom
Hey SagutoGolf, I just watched your video and I must say that it was really informative and well-made. I was wondering if I could help you edit your videos and repurpose your long videos into highly engaging shorts? I can also make high CTR thumbnails for your channel
Hi Tom, if you haven’t done a video showing/explaining the differences between a lead arm bias golfer versus a trail arm bias golfer it would be appreciated.
Here's one from the archives on that topic: kzhead.info/sun/adesgp2dkJSXnac/bejne.html
@@SagutoGolf Cheers Tom! 🙏
My pleasure, Marcus! And sorry again about that Flipper thing.....😆
Props for not editing out that you hit a crap shot... lol. Good stuff, as always. Can't wait to try this one.
This is golf instruction's version of "reality TV" - raw and unscripted. Beyond that, don't y'all secretly take pleasure in seeing a pro duff one every now and then?... 😎 Thanks - I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice! Tom
My man, I use your trail grip, and it works like charm. Added with a tee 8 inch behind the ball. No more scooping ice cream. You're the online champ.
Awesome!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson performed well for you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing, and nice supplemental idea with that tee behind the ball. Thanks so much for your support in validating this lesson with your improvement, keep up the great work, and enjoy that scoop of ice cream......after you're done playing.....😎 Tom
Great video! Some crispyKFC there.
Thanks Shane! I did have that one mushy McNugget 😆, but then we were instantly back to KFCrispy! Glad you enjoyed the tip and I hope it performs well for you! Tom
Love the vids! Could we get another fairway/hybrid video?
I'm glad to know that you're enjoying my content, Allan! It is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: kzhead.info/sun/opSxo8eFsIBpqXA/bejne.html Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ This will provide a nice foundational understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag. Thanks! Tom
Thanks Tom. FWIW, and IMO, it would help if your camera person keeps you entirely in frame all the time. Or better yet, let them film b-roll. Your traditional fixed video format is much more effective in helping tie all the pieces together. It also gave a more consistent point of reference and visual when translating your concepts into movements. As always, appreciate ya!
Thanks Todd - I appreciate the feedback.
Although I don't recall you ever doing a specific video on this.....bending the knees and getting down on the ball like in your swing, allows you to push against the ground (i.e., using the "ground force" as they say in martial arts) adding an extra 10 yards to my irons. I've strayed from the fold but coming home. Do you give remote (Zoom) lessons?
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Welcome home, Ralph - I've missed you! Here's a video from my archives on that topic: kzhead.info/sun/qNSCfrGHmXd3kqM/bejne.html If the "leveraging of the ground" doesn't happen on autopilot, then the "feel" we like 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. 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 (it should be fairly soon), but when I do the virtual lessons will be reserved exclusively for my online school members. In-person lessons at my South Carolina location will be open to members and non-members. 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. Also, I do offer an a la carte swing video analysis service to my school members as a means to support their progress in the school. Here is a link where you can learn more: noodle.shop/sagutogolf If you are not in the school yet, then that would be a great starting point as the school is designed to get golfers on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, structured, sequential platform. That 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. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. I'm glad to have you back "in the fold"! 😎 Tom
Wow!! A light blub just went off and exploded in my head. I have been allowing the right hand coming off the grip due to a condition in my right wrist area. The right hand is basically fused with no ability to hinge and very little range of motion. The condition is called Kienbock's Disease. I have been able to hit hybrids and driver on the range but no success with my irons. I was allowing the right hand to come off the grip in order to compensate for the limited motion in my wrist. I will try this grip change and hopefully it will help. Thanks for posting.
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My pleasure, Randy!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you to such an extent, and I hope it helps you to overcome your issue when you put it into practice! Tom
I'm so flippen tired of trying not to flip the club year after year. I can't wait to try this out
Many of us have a flipping past. This is all about ensuring we have a flip-free future!! 😎 I'm very glad to know that this grip lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice! By the way, the Precision Impact that I demonstrated in this video - kzhead.info/sun/eLWlXaiHbmurfaPM/bejne.htmls - is an excellent training aid that will help you to neutralize the cause and overcome this issue. I highly recommend it. If interested you can get your Precision Impact Trainer here - pureswingproducts.com/SagutoGolf (use code CRISPYKFC for $20 Off and Free Shipping) And here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker": It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Thanks for your message and have flip-free fun out there! Tom
Each video there's at least one great line that makes me just bust out laughing. It's not Tinder, we're not swiping right or left
LOL! Stuff just kinda comes out as I'm always unscripted... Anyway, I'm glad to know that you're enjoying my "lesson and a show" instruction style!! 😆😆 Tom
Are you going to add this video and more detail on your website member only ? If so where is the search tab for grip search ?
Hi Stephen, You will find information related to this in the Grip section of the school. Thanks, Tom
SPOT On Again Tom! The Experiment worked today. The Challenge is to see if my good play continues! Thank you for another great video.
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I appreciate that, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! Thanks for your support and keep up the great playing!! Tom PS: With regard to "The Challenge", if you've not already joined, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet.
Lol! It's unbelievable! Silly demon at the end had no chance stealing the brilliant plot on this one.
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Hey Tom can you make a video with your stock yardage? It would be very helpful to know your yardage with every club.
Not sure why a video on my yardages would be of any benefit. (Unless perhaps you feel there is some need for me to validate myself?? 😎) My stock yardages (carry) at my normal 80% swing speed are: P - 146 9i - 158 8i - 174 7i - 186 6i - 198 5i - 210 4i - 225 3W - 260 D - 290 Thanks, Tom Saguto, PGA
I get something every time Tom, you’re the best, and yes that is a buttery biscuit 😂
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Mmmmmmmm. Love me them buttery biscuits........😍 LOL! Thanks - I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! 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 FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Hey New Golf Shoes!
LOL! Yes, Joe - They are Athalonz new Mana Mangrove Pro shoes. I absolutely love the feel, the look, and the grip on the ground! You can learn more about them here: www.athalonz.com/products/mana-mangrove-pro If you're ever interested in a pair be sure to use the code SAGUTOGOLF at checkout to claim your discount. Tom
Tom, Am I nit-picking when I point out that I can still see part of your left thumb at set-up at 4:18 in the video?
Yeah......you are......😎 The camera angle is a bit to my lead side at that time, so it's skewing your perspective. Check it out at 6:36: kzhead.info/sun/iaeokZdvZJl6ZK8/bejne.html TS
Love to see the video with driver and same grip.
You'll just have to trust that it is, Gordon, as I do not want to put the lives of the golfers 300 yards downrange at risk... 😎 Anyway, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: kzhead.info/sun/opSxo8eFsIBpqXA/bejne.html Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ This will provide a nice foundational understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag. Tom
What brand of golf shoes are those????
They are Athalonz new Mana Mangrove Pro shoes. I absolutely love the feel, the look, and the grip on the ground! You can learn more about them here: www.athalonz.com/products/mana-mangrove-pro If you're ever interested in a pair be sure to use the code SAGUTOGOLF at checkout to claim your discount. Tom
44-39 in tough conditions yesterday using saguto set up.
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Awesome job!! 💪💪 Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work!! Tom
Nice one Tom. Thank you. My only problem now is I have the Flipper theme song stuck in my head. 😂
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@@SagutoGolf It’s back again now. 🤣🤣🤣
Spot on… it’s amazing how 99% of the time your swing feels “off” if you have a remotely functional swing it has nothing to do how with how you’re actually swinging the club and the problem is often a slight set up miscue.
I'm glad to know that this grip lesson resonated with you, Neil! Yes - a good setup provides the necessary foundation for a golfer to properly execute the motion, and excepting the occasional lucky strike the reverse is an absolute! Tom
Fuck yeah Tom! Grip and setup! Woooooo!
If we don't get those right, then we need to get a grip on the fact that we are set up for failure......😎 TS
Tom brings the vibes for his golf group. 😅
LOL! Always good, crispy vibes for sure..... 😎 TS
There is a reason that Ben donated a whole chapter/lesson to the grip!! Fairways & Greens 4ever⛳️ RP
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Yes indeed, RP, and he was emphatic about the proper placement of the trail hand! Thanks! Tom
is this important for driver as well
Yes - this also applies to the driver. In fact, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: kzhead.info/sun/opSxo8eFsIBpqXA/bejne.html Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ This will provide a nice foundational understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag. Tom
Hope The Guys are playing Tuesday at The Pit. I'll be in town for the week. I plan on playing 7 rounds!
Awesome!! And yes - The Guys are live at The PIT this evening from 6 - 9. Stop by and say hi during a set break!! Have a great week here on the Strand! Tom
@@SagutoGolf actually I meant next week
Well, weather permitting we are at The PIT every Tuesday evening from April through October.
maybe that's my problem with feel. Will try it tomorrow.
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Sounds good, Doug. I hope it helps!! Tom
Hey Tom, I’ve been to a couple of coach’s where I’m at but they’re teaching the opposite of you. Is there anyway you’re offering in person lessons?
Hey Vinny - I'm not quite there yet beyond assisting my online school members with swing video analyses to keep them progressing on the proper track. However, I must say that the results are off the charts. If you are not interested in going that route and prefer in-person, then I recommend finding a local Stack and Tilt instructor through this site: stackandtilt.com/find-an-instructor/ Be sure to tell them that Tom sent you! TS
The only thing I should be scooping is ice cream! Sounds like the Brandon swing. Ha
This helped me gain 30 yards and 20 yards with my irons!😊
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Sorry, John. I suppose that means you'll be airmailing greens until you get those new yardages dialed in.... 😆 Seriously - that is fantastic! 💪💪 I'm very glad to know that this lesson had such an immediate and dramatic effect; excellent job incorporating it into your swing! Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: Hey - by the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
Just curious Tom how many knuckles do you see on your left hand two or three?
Hi Charles, I tend to think more in terms of where the creases formed by our thumbs and forefingers are pointing. For a neutral grip that would be somewhere between the trail eye and the trail ear. (My guess is that would equate to 1-2 knuckles). Tom
Maybe you should implement shot tracer 🤷♂️
I do have a number of videos on this channel where I've used a shot tracer. Here are a few of them: - kzhead.info/sun/lrqgl7mHiZSpaIE/bejne.html - kzhead.info/sun/iNKIfc6Ze55pmX0/bejne.html - kzhead.info/sun/gdiheqVui4aQo6c/bejne.html - kzhead.info/sun/drd6prOFe2mjknk/bejne.html - kzhead.info/sun/opSxo8eFsIBpqXA/bejne.html - kzhead.info/sun/o7V-os2PsWueeoE/bejne.html Tom
Buttery biscuits? Sounds like somebody's getting into hockey playoff season mode by catching up on some old On the Bench eppies. Tom's tips are supes crucie boys for rippin' the marshmallow like a laser down the green mile and through the twine at the end of the driving range at over 300 Kanadians per hour.
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Oh yah eh - I'm tuning in periodically waiting for another Rangers Hanson Brotheresque line brawl at the opening puck drop. Nuthin' better than a buttery biscuit and a few Molson Bradors when doing so, don'tcha know.....😎 Thanks for the shout out on these tips, and keep on rippin' those KPH's! 💪💪
I swear no matter how hard I try to do this swing I feel so bound up, can’t get the arm to stay straight, feels like it brings all kinds of tension in my arms, don’t know if I’m supposed to use the arms or let them be passive and try to rotate as fast as possible. I need a good swing, senior golfer here who is stuck as a mid handicap. So many swing thoughts I need to clear my head.
Hi Greg, Your lead arm should hang down naturally from the shoulder relatively straight and without any "forcing" at address, and we should then be able to preserve that level of tension-free straightness throughout the motion. I've probably already shared with you 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. If you really want to purge all those thoughts and take ownership of a powerful, repeatable, body-friendly swing, then please consider my online school. It will make for a far more efficient, superior, and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through these channel videos that jump around randomly from topic to topic. The school is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. 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. Let's get you out of that abyss and into the wonderful world of consistently crispy ball striking bliss. Tom
Love the vids. Krispy kfc😊
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I appreciate that, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! Thanks for your support and keep it KFCrispy out there!! Tom PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will really enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
I am a flipper and all arms. Would really like to fix that. Ball goes nowhere.
Hi Brian, While there are certainly videos on my channel that address this topic, a better starting point would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Let's get you out of that abyss and into the wonderful world of consistently crispy ball striking bliss!! Tom
The people want a full 18 vlog
Yes this definitely helped thanks Tom. Your lessons are like KFC 😊🙌🏼
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Fantastic! I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! Thanks for validating this lesson with your improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 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 FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews
I want to see how you hit 75 to 125 with high ball flight
I simply select the proper club for the shot and execute the swing, Dylan. It's really as simple as that. In this swing system we can flight it as high or low as we want with some minor setup adjustments. For example, here is a shot shaping demonstration featuring a fellow teaching pro when we were attending the Stack & Tilt Instructor Camp together in Miami: kzhead.info/sun/fMeme9yeg6xveIU/bejne.html Would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Tom
I know for a fact I'm guilty of that right hand being too low. I know better, but it still bites me when I start getting flustered after hitting some stinkers. My main problem is almost assuredly mental. I know I can play even-par, I've done it a number of times, but just on nine holes. Even when I play well on the front or the back, I screw up a few holes on the other side and that gets into my whole "Here we go again..." negativity. Ugh.
An excellent book that may help you "get over yourself" out there is "Fearless Golf: Conquering the Mental Game" by Dr. Gio Valiante. Another book that I like is "Play Your Best Golf Now" by Lynn Marriott & Pia Nilsson. Keep it positively crispy! Tom
WTG Tom - I'm sure Ben Hogan is smiling down on you 👼
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Thanks so much - I sincerely appreciate that!! Tom
the title tho
You also have a great swing! Lol
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I appreciate that, Louis! But here's the thing - you can have it too! After all, it's really just physics and geometry, and those laws apply to the entire universe.... 😎 For an excellent starting point please check out my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Thanks for your message! Tom
Very Interesting... you ask I prefer never putting an iron in my golf bag. because everything goes to hell.. life is great without ..irons
Whatever it is. Good shot always drag longer post ball impact. Bad shot, hit ground first before ball impact. That's me now. No matter what I do, still strike behind ball. Damnnnng..
Consider the following possibilities: 1) Ball position is too far forward, 2) Hands are too far back at address (they should be in line with the inside of your lead thigh), 3) The swing center and low point are drifting backwards at some point during the motion (face-on video will help you determine this), 4) The downswing is steep and/or the path is out-to-in, 5) Early extension of the trail arm during the downswing (also known as "casting"), 6) Flipping/scooping through the zone, 7) Loss of relationship with the ball (shoulder angle flattening, loss of tilt). Though not an exhaustive list, those are the primary causes of fats, thins, and tops. By the way, always begin with the setup - in this case the first two possibilities - prior to diving into a swing intervention. While there are certainly videos on my channel that address this topic, a better option would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Tom
@SagutoGolf Thanks for all the suggestions, Tom. Am pretty sure it's point 5 ,am struggling with. Late release will cause my distance. But again, sub conscious scooping or hitting flat shot. Can't get rid of it, thou.
@oceanyt8 - The Precision Impact that I demonstrated in a number of videos including this one- kzhead.info/sun/eLWlXaiHbmurfaPM/bejne.htmls - is an excellent training aid that can help you to neutralize the cause and overcome this issue. I highly recommend it. If interested you can get your Precision Impact Trainer here - pureswingproducts.com/SagutoGolf (use code CRISPYKFC for $20 Off and Free Shipping) TS
Lollipops were at the bank...not the dentist. 😂
The dentist too. They want to make sure you keep coming back.... 😆
Right hand on top…and let ‘er rip!!
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We gotta grip it before we rip it, right Bob?! Keep it crispy out there! Tom
@@SagutoGolf exactly!!!
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Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed this grip tip!! TS