Are you starting the golf swing correctly? (Most golfers need to know how to do this the easy way) 

That's AWESOME!! Well done, Danny! Thanks for sharing! Tom

Thanks Justin!! I appreciate the shout out and support!! Keep up the great work. I look forward to our next session!! Tom

That's fantastic!! Thanks for sharing your success and keep up the great work!! Tom

Young Elvis.. no gut yet!

Thank you. Thank you very much. 😎

@@SagutoGolf lovely

I was thinking Warren Beatty in Shampoo. Only Saguto forgot to use the Shampoo! 😂

I was thinking wolverine..with Elvis moves...lol

Thanks Zack - I truly appreciate your kind words and I'm very glad to learn of your improvement through my instruction!! Tom

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

Thanks Clark - I'm very glad to know that this lesson connected well with you and that you were able to build it into your swing so quickly and effectively! I appreciate you sharing your success. Keep up the great work!! TS

My pleasure, Terry!! I'm glad to know that you are enjoying my instruction content!! Tom

@mikenree69 - I thought I had replied to this message previously, but YT is telling me that perhaps it did not post. Anyway, yours is a fabulous story and I hope you are still trending towards achieving your August and year-end goals! I likely will not see any follow-up response from you on this thread, so instead - assuming you are still in the school - please enroll yourself in the Members' Forum (it's included with your "tuition") and we can re-engage there. It only takes a minute or two to join - just go to your “My Courses” screen and you’ll see a link to get started. Once signed in you’ll be able to access and participate in the great community dialogue that on a variety of topics. You can start discussions, contribute to existing threads, post specific swing questions, make some new friends, and just share in the common bond and banter of golfers from around the world seeking to improve their games and help others to do the same. I monitor the forum regularly and am a frequent participant in the discussions, including assisting with swing-related inquiries. I really think you’ll enjoy it! Cheers! Tom

Never too old, Patrick! Have fun out there!! Tom

Fantastic!! I'm very glad to learn of your improvement through my channel's instruction - you've obviously done a great job incorporating the lessons so effectively!! For the full package of detailed instruction - and to straighten out those hooks and really take ownership of your swing - perhaps you might consider enrolling in the SagutoGolf online school? So many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing, the short game, and much more. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm regularly adding new content. This will really put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion. There's even a members' forum where you can ask me specific swing-related questions, interact with others in the SagutoGolf community, and suggest new content ideas, plus you'll also have access to all exclusive RU-vid channel members-only content at no additional charge. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. Thanks for sharing your success and keep up the great work!! Tom

I'm glad this lesson resonated well with you, Michael! The takeaway certainly can and has been an overly complicated by "mainstream" golf swing instruction. Don't get me wrong, as it is a hugely important component in getting our swing motion off to a proper start; however, this does not mean it has to be a confusing or difficult one. Thanks, as always, for your kind words and support! Tom

Better late than never, right?!

Thanks - I'm glad to know that these lessons have resonated well with you!! Keep up the great work!! Tom

Welcome to the wacky world of SagutoGolf, Gerry! I'm glad to know that my channel's instruction content is resonating well with you!! By the way, if you have a chance please check out my online school. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year it'll get you on the fast track to owning this swing through short, simple, step-by-step videos. Here's a link if you'd like more info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. Keep up the great work!! Tom

That's *AWESOME* , Randy!! I'm thrilled to know that this lesson resonated so well with you - you obviously did a fantastic job incorporating it into your swing!! Thanks so much for sharing your success, keep up the great work, and have fun out there playing even up!! Tom

It's a wonderful thing when you switch from playing "golf swing" to actually playing golf, isn't it Josh??!! I'm glad this instruction has helped you to such an extent. Great job incorporating it into your swing so quickly!! Thanks for sharing! Tom

LOL! Clubs most assuredly do not swim very well, so I'm happy to have played the role of preemptive lifeguard...😂😎 Thanks for sharing your success, keep up the great work, and have plenty of buttery crispy fun out there!!

My pleasure, Balt!!

Oftentimes all it takes just a little nudge or a brief reminder to get back on track, right Scott? I'm glad this lesson video provided what you needed and that you didn't try to overhaul your entire swing (which is what far too many folks do when all they really needed was a simple tweak). Nice work!! Cheers! Tom

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

Thanks Daniel - I'm glad you are enjoying my content!! Tom

Great!! I look forward to seeing you in the school as soon as you are ready!! Tom

Glad you enjoyed it, Perry!!

My knee surgery is in one week but I will still tune in on Saturdays!

That's great, Bernhard!! Keep that relationship and you'll forever enjoy ballstriking bliss! Tom

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

Thanks Rick - I'm glad you enjoyed this episode!! Tom

Geez, Glenn - that is AWESOME!! Yes - I consider it a testimonial for sure - a testimonial of what happens when someone fully embraces the process and learns the proper way, as you have been doing! Phenomenal job!! Keep it up and we'll be seeing you in the 70's real soon! Thanks for sharing your success! Tom

@@SagutoGolf it’s so good man like I’ve never felt this good in my golf game I literally thought I was gonna break 80 lol! It felt like a dream seriously hahaha man if I could just tell everyone about sand t I would I mean this is what the golf industry needs so badly right now!!! The crszy part is I’m not even done with the whole class yet hahah and this happened just unbelievable stuff. Here come the 70s baby! Lol

Also I’m not quite hitting the ball as far tho my 7 iron and 5 iron used to go about 180 to 200 now it’s like 160-175 the ball is always dead straight just not enough power I used to hit a lot harder but now my swing is real relaxed so hopefully I can gain more distance with my swing like this lol

My pleasure, Larry!

Be patient with yourself, George - those "ghosts of swings past" are stubborn and they don't give up with out a fight. Have you considered the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish. Additionally, you'll find all my short game content (putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play), advanced level courses on shot shaping and power/distance, diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more there. So many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” if you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ Keep up the great work, and most importantly have fun out there! Tom

Thanks - I'm glad this lesson resonated so well with you!! Tom

LOL! Glad you enjoyed that!! Tom

That's great, Pat - I'm very glad to learn of your new and improved shot shape! Enjoy that towel, or shirt, or hat.....😎 Thanks for sharing your success! Tom

That's some phenomenal improvement in a very short timespan, John, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction has been helpful in this regard! Thanks for sharing your success, keep up the great work, and - most importantly - keep having fun out there!! Tom

@@SagutoGolf If you want me to be another one to give a reference in regards to your teaching, please let me know. I have my 20 over score card captured on my phone for prosperity.

I appreciate the support, John!

FANTASTIC! Knowing that you have predictable, repeatable crispiness sure does elevate the game to a new dimension, right?? Now you can truly enjoy playing golf and not "golf swing", and what a tremendous difference that is!! Thanks for sharing your success and for your endorsement of the online school, and keep up the great work!! Tom

Thank you, Kenny. Thank you very much. 😎

It's a simple equation: Mastery of Golf = Control of the Hips; Elvis = Master of the Hips; Sideburns = Elvis; Golf = Sideburns Anyway, I'm glad you were able to get past the chops and enjoy the lesson!! Tom

Really? What other guys do you follow?😂

Thanks Cindy - I'm glad you enjoyed this latest installment! Tom

Thanks Craig!! Keep your focus on the instruction. My landscaper will take care of the face shrubbery at the appropriate time...😂 Cheers! Tom

LOL!! I'm glad to know that the tilt lesson resonated well with you, young Jedi!! My suggestions: 1) Join my online school for just $10 US/month or $99/year - it's where the best opportunity for learning resides. You'll find more information here: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. 2) Purchase a copy of the Stack and Tilt book as an excellent reference guide for the online school. 3) Schedule a V1 Swing Video Analysis - an effective and inexpensive service that I highly recommend to everyone in the school. This enables me to put my eyes on your swing and offer some very specific observations and corrective action plans if applicable. I liken it to bringing your swing into the shop for a tune-up or minor repair. Scheduling one on a quarterly basis for preventive maintenance will do wonders for keeping things humming along nicely, and it's also a great tool for pinpointing and resolving any issues that arise. Then, the Force shall be with you.....😂

LOL! I believe you just opened the public window into your private life just a bit to wide there, Danny!.....😂 I love it!! Enjoy your relationship!! Tom

@@SagutoGolf lol. Maybe just a little to much information. Ha ha

That's because "conventional" instruction would rather have you believe this is so hard than admit to their own shortcomings, Steven....😂 To be clear, the game itself is very difficult indeed; however, the learning process itself does not have to be so. "Golf Swing Simplified" is the underlying them of this channel - and particularly of my online school - and it is the reason so many golfers across the globe are experiencing such dramatic improvement and are truly enjoying this great sport at a new level! Thanks for your kind words! Tom PS: Have you considered enrolling in the SagutoGolf online school? So many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing, the short game, and much more. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm regularly adding new content. This will really put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion. There's even a members' forum where you can ask me specific swing-related questions, interact with others in the SagutoGolf community, and suggest new content ideas, plus you'll also have access to all exclusive RU-vid channel members-only content at no additional charge. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga.

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

LOL!! I truly appreciate your kind words, Gary, but in deference to THE undisputed King of golf, Mr. Arnold Palmer, I cannot accept that title. 😂 However, I am indeed all about making this difficult game as simple as possible, and when your back is ready to go I hope you'll consider my online school for just $10/month or $99/year, as it is appropriately titled "Golf Swing Simplified". Cheers! Tom

King of the swing, not golf my friend. You’re right, Mr. Palmer owns that title. I will definitely keep your program in my future once I can get back out there. I’m definitely a believer in your philosophy.

Oh yeah - it was like being at the endless KFC buffet line!! 😂😂

Hi Eddie - As a checkpoint for squareness at the top, you clubface should match your lead forearm. Cheers! Tom

I'll give three craps about your opinion as long as you love my content, Eric......😂😂😂 Thanks - I'm glad this episode resonated well with you!! Tom

Sounds like some good imagery for the swing motion!! Tom

Hi Rob, Actually, this is a bit of a residual nuance that I am gradually trying to eliminate when I actually find time to work on *_my_* swing. However, at this juncture I don't consider it to be a critical fix as I am pleased with the results and consistency, and I am not presently seeking to go out on the Tour. So yes - ideally and ultimately we want to maintain a steady head in this swing. Realistically, there are tolerances for a little bit of movement. Cheers, Tom

Glad you like them, Kevin!! Thanks for sharing your review!! Tom

Nice....I'd love to imagine that feel

Thanks Brantley! I look forward to seeing you in the school! Tom

Then you'll "feel" even better on Saturday, Mikhail!!

Nice premise, Daz! Actually, a company recently sent me a training aid to try, and it uses a very similar concept. Probably costs a little bit more than your idea, though.... 😂 (But here's the deal - if you want to make a gazillion dollars in royalties, you've got to be able to mark up the price by 1000%...) Thanks for the suggestion, and keep a steady head! Tom

Hi Dana, I'm glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you! In S&T we start with our weight forward (generally 55/45 for the short and mid irons, 60/40 for the longer clubs). We achieve this by addressing the ball "stacked", shoulders over hips over knees with our weight balanced 50/50. We then simply bump our hips 1" towards the target while keeping everything else in place. That presets a little more weight forward while retaining the stacked relationship. During the swing we gradually add more forward weight load into the transition (70/30), 80/20 halfway down, 90/10 impact, and 95/5 finish. The upper torso/head - and thus the swing center - remains in place during the increasing forward weight load in the downswing. There's no "weight shift"; instead, it's just a gradually increasing load onto the lead side. And the result is a centered, low-maintenance, body-friendly, consistent, and tremendously powerful swing. With regard to swing triggers, mine tend to change quite regularly as I'm always thinking about new possibilities for my lesson content. (Although as long as my setup is good and I've pre-established the necessary connections, I can trust that no matter my "trigger du jour", it's going to get me moving properly into the takeaway and backswing.) This is why I do my best to convey multiple feels or thoughts throughout the swing wherever possible. We're all different physiologically and psychologically, and something that resonates effectively with one golfer may not necessarily work for another. However, no matter the variety of suggested feels/thoughts offered for a particular element of the swing, they are all directed at getting different golfers to achieve the desired positions, motions, and ball striking results. For a good starting point to developing your own feels and triggers, I recommend that you 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 seasoned, 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 Embrace the process and have fun out there!! Tom

I appreciate your kind words!! I have used a shot tracer app in a number of my videos, including this course vlog: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-CSAvOMD7m_A.html Here are some others: - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-cVggUORbs5I.html - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-NthJA6TTZpo.html - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-UnOMjaDl3fE.html In case you're curious I use this shot tracer app that you can download to your phone: www.shottracerapp.com/ Cheers! Tom

It’s really the same swing with every club in your bag. Just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. Also, the progressively widening stance as we move through the longer clubs necessitates that the hips travel a greater distance laterally in the downswing, because if the hips stop their lateral slide towards the target prior to impact their rotation takes over, changing the low point and rerouting the club across the ball, thereby causing an out-to-in glancing blow and producing a variety of undesirable results including fat and thin contact, topped shots and popups, straight pulls, and “banana” slices. It is oftentimes the reason some golfers will experience early success with the short irons but struggle a bit with the longer clubs. In this regard there are troubleshooting lessons and drills in my online school that are designed to specifically address and resolve these issues (in addition to the structured learning platform for the entire swing and much, much more). At just $10 US/month or $99 US/year it is perhaps the best PGA golf instruction deal out there. Here's a link if you'd like more info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga Cheers, Tom

@@SagutoGolf amazing and detailed response! much appreciated, tom!

Great swing thought, Scott!! Cheers, Tom

As I'm telling folks, Mel - It's a simple equation: Mastery of Golf = Control of the Hips; Elvis = Master of the Hips; Sideburns = Elvis; Golf = Sideburns Cheers! Tom

Well, Kevin, we need to get you unreverted (?) and converted to consistently going low. That's what the online school is all about for just 10 bucks a month! Cheers! Tom

Hi Graham, You may be interested in looking into the SagutoGolf online school as that is where you'll find all my short game instruction. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only learning system for the full swing along with chipping, pitching, putting, bunker play, and much more, and I'm regularly adding new content. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process for you. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. I hope to see you there! Cheers! Tom

Yeah, that..... Actually, it is a bit of a residual nuance that I am gradually trying to eliminate by further refining the correct mix and sequence of tilting, turning, and extending. So yes - ideally and ultimately we want to maintain a steady head in this swing. Realistically, there are tolerances for a little bit of movement as we progress in the journey, but we should try to minimize them. Glad you enjoyed the course vlog!! Tom

@@SagutoGolf I just tried a practice round with a slight head nod, i hit them all clean. I think it works. not sure how much an outsider can tell but it gives a lunge forward feel. When you ride a motorcycle, you go where your eyes are looking, this feels similar in the sense your whole body is commiting to the swing. Need to be careful not to sweep or sway.

Exactly, I've found that when I turn my head to the right, my turning capacity increases but it also runs the risk of me swinging too level (losing shoulder down) which can cause hooks.

Hi Dan, There is an abundance of content aimed at resolving a variety of swing flaws and ball flight issues in the online school, and I also personally answer specific swing-related questions from members. I hope to see you there! Tom

Hi Matt, I truly appreciate your kind words! I'm very glad to have you in the online school, and I am thrilled for the improvement you are experiencing so far!! With regard to your question about uphill/downhill lies, as a school member allow me to refer you to this thread in our Members' Forum that addresses this very topic: sagutogolf.wixsite.com/sagutogolf/forum/playing-golf-help/how-to-play-bad-lies While this is on my to-do list for the school and I haven't produced any specific content as of yet, I think you might find some helpful information in my reply to the Forum post. (By the way, if you haven't yet enrolled in the Forum - which is included with your membership - it only takes a minute or two to enroll. Just go to your “My Courses” screen and you’ll see a link to get started. Once signed in you’ll be able to access and participate in the great dialogue that we are having on a variety of topics. You can start discussions, contribute to existing threads, post specific swing questions, make some new friends, and just share in the common bond and banter of golfers from around the world seeking to improve their games and help others to do the same. I monitor the forum regularly and am a frequent participant in the discussions, including assisting with swing-related inquiries. I really think you’ll enjoy it!) Thanks for your support, and keep up the great work!! Tom

I'm glad you're enjoying my channel's content, @Ippy!! You may be interested in looking into the SagutoGolf online school as that is where you'll find all my short game instruction. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only learning system for the full swing along with chipping, pitching, putting, bunker play, and much more, and I'm regularly adding new content. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process for you. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. Cheers! Tom

Good idea. Maybe some videos on how be plays the short game .

Tom shows you to put it so close, he doesn't need to teach the short game.

@JZM - Per a previous reply that I sent, you can learn more in this tilt-specific video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-nyBBvhvnU44.html My best suggestion - as I also alluded to in the other response - is to just enroll in the online school where you'll get all this instruction step-by-step, along with many drills to reinforce it! Tom

@@SagutoGolf don't kill me...in the middle of the night I was like OMG I think I sent that question before 😳😳

Hi Brian, No misleading going on here! In terms of what actually happens in a properly executed swing, you are indeed tilting while turning the shoulders and extending the spine. It is the combination of these three motions that keeps the relationship to the ground intact on the backswing. There can certainly be different ways of "feeling" it, but this is what the body is doing. Here are a couple of tilt-related channel videos: - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1aWTy3qjB_I.html - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-nyBBvhvnU44.html Think about it this way. If you tilt toward the target while keeping your head in place you will introduce the other components of turning and extending to put your body in the perfect backswing position with your shoulder oriented downward towards the ball. To get a feel for the coordinating of these elements we can reverse engineer it like this: Without a club in your hands rest the top of your forehead against a wall to keep it in place. Without allowing your head to move execute the forward side tilting motion and watch what happens. Magically your lead shoulder has turned downward and your spine has extended!! Here's another way to go about it: 1) Get into your setup posture 2) Stand up straight (extend) 3) While standing erect (extended) tilt your upper body towards the target, keeping your hips in place. (In other words, if you are right-handed, stand up straight and tilt your torso to the left like it's the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Vice versa obviously for lefties.) 4) Now that you are extended and tilted, turn your upper body as you would in your backswing, keeping your weight forward while allowing your hips to turn 45 degrees and your trail leg to straighten. There you have your backswing - tilted, turned, and extended!! Cheers! Tom

@@SagutoGolf Thank you for your response, Tom. Actually, that was my point. If you manage to keep your spine in place in relation to the ball and rotate about it, while keeping your left arm straight and tight to your body, the tilt is automatic. I believe we are saying the same thing, just using different swing thoughts. Thanks again.

I know it sounds like a strange concept to those who have only ever subscribed to a swing model that is based on shifting weight from back to front, but I assure you that this swing is anything but a reverse pivot! You start with your weight forward (55/45 on the front side; 60/40 for the longer clubs), increase that same weight forward to the top of the backswing (70/30), and further increase the forward weight during the downswing from halfway down (80/20) through impact (90/10) and to the finish at 95/5 forward. There's no "weight shift", therefore - unless one were to fall backwards - there's nothing to reverse or pivot!! And the result is a centered, low-maintenance, body-friendly, consistent, and tremendously powerful swing! Cheers! Tom PS: By the way, have you considered enrolling in the SagutoGolf online school? So many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing, the short game, and much more. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm regularly adding new content. This will really put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion. There's even a members' forum where you can ask me specific swing-related questions, interact with others in the SagutoGolf community, and suggest new content ideas, plus you'll also have access to all exclusive RU-vid channel members-only content at no additional charge. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. I hope to see you there!!

When you look down at the club behind the ball - the grooves should point 90 degrees to target line. The very leading sharp edge of the iron is the actual bottom of the club - If the gooves are 90 degrees it follows the leading edge is 90 degrees. Do not attempt to line up using the top edge of the club. Learn the correct grip - it should be what is considered just a little "strong" like Tom Saguto's. His system produces a draw flight. Like Tom said Arnold Palmer turned / tilted and aimed his left shoulder at the ball. It works. It works for me coz I shoot in the 70's. Another tip is do not hurry the back swing all the speed should be saved for the downswing hitting the ball.

@@alanduncan9204 Thanks for it... I know I'm just saying there is nothing on RU-vid WITH CAMERA ANGLES. At least nothing I have found that clearly shows it. It's really confusing for a lot of people.

@Johnny Nonny & @ Alan Duncan - This level of detail is included in my online school for the tune of a whopping $10/month. In fact, I just added an entire course on the Stack & Tilt Shot Shaping Grid. I consider this information a must for any more advanced player who is truly seeking to elevate his or her game. BTW, for clarification purposes, it is rare that we will set up with the face 90 degrees to the target line. For the stock push-draw shot shape that this swing produces, the face is actually open to the target line and closed to the path. Clubface relative to target line dictates the ball's starting line, and face relative to path determines direction and degree of curvature. Tom

Driver: - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_xl47-9p1YU.html - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ihk97097LIo.html - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-PsTNOyAiRnY.html Fairway Woods: - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-MFeYEwG2Ds8.html By the way, if you'd really like to own this swing through your entire bag please consider enrolling in the SagutoGolf online school as it is one of the best golf instruction values out there. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only learning system for the full swing 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. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. Cheers! Tom

My own personal "feels" are not relevant to you, Tommy, because they are unique to me. Beyond that, they change regularly - sometimes it's the lead arm, sometimes it's the trail arm, other times it's both arms, and even others it's no arms and just shoulders or chest or hips... 😆 This is why I do my best to convey multiple feels or thoughts throughout the swing wherever possible. We're all different physiologically and psychologically, and something that resonates effectively with one golfer may not necessarily work for another. However, no matter the variety of suggested feels/thoughts offered for a particular element of the swing, they are all directed at getting different golfers to achieve the same desired positions, motions, and ball striking results. This is one reason why the comprehensive, structured, sequential learning platform of my online school is so effective, and why so many folks across the globe are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. The lessons and drills provide the guidelines and set the boundaries, while providing ample leeway for each individual golfer to infuse and exercise their own uniqueness. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course: go.saguto.golf/ TS

@@SagutoGolf Thanks. I go thru the same process. Your videos have helped my ball striking considerably.

As I've been telling folks, Johnny, golf is all about focus. If you can't get past my face shrubbery to digest excellent instruction content, how are you going to be able to lock in on a specific target and keep it out of the trees on the course? Consider it a free bonus lesson. You're welcome...😎

@@SagutoGolf Let me reiterate. I would talk to you because I would have to know you! HAHA. My bad for coming off negative :D :D

LOL! Ain't that the truth, Jason!!

It's all-inclusive, Robert. As an enrolled member you'll enjoy: - Unlimited access to comprehensive members-only systems for the full swing. - Short game courses: Chipping, Pitching, Bunker play, Putting. - Simplified, succinct, step-by-step lessons and drills designed to put you on an accelerated path towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion. - Detailed troubleshooting diagnostic videos and fixes for a variety of common swing issues. - Power & Distance course. - Shot-Shaping Grid course. - Ball Flight Fixes course. - Indoor Training Program. - The quick-start “Get Out and Go Play” program. - A Members' Forum where you can ask specific swing-related questions, interact with others in the SagutoGolf community, and suggest new content ideas. - Access to all exclusive paid RU-vid channel members-only content at no additional charge. - Discounted rate on my V1 Swing Video Analysis service. - Ongoing additions of new professional instruction content. All that and more for just $99/year. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf. Thanks for your interest. I hope to see you in the school! Tom

Hi Marc, Here is a channel video specific to the tilt: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-nyBBvhvnU44.html You start with your weight forward (55/45 on the front side; 60/40 for the longer clubs), increase that same weight forward to the top of the backswing (70/30), and further increase the forward weight during the downswing from halfway down (80/20) through impact (90/10) and to the finish at 95/5 forward. This is accomplished by the combined motions of tilting, turning, and extending as we bring the hands and club deep on concentric inward paths. The result is a centered, low-maintenance, body-friendly, consistent, and tremendously powerful swing! It is important to understand that the videos, lessons, and drills on this free channel - while fully aligned with the swing method I teach - address a variety of topics, issues, feels, and/or common flaws/fixes from one episode to the next. They are certainly not intended to be taken as a sequential learning platform like the structured curriculum of my online school, which I strongly recommend to anyone who truly wishes to get on the proper path towards owning this swing. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing, the short game, and much more. The school's intuitive course layout greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm regularly adding new content. There's even a members' forum where you can ask me specific swing-related questions, interact with others in the SagutoGolf community, and suggest new content ideas, plus you'll also have access to all exclusive RU-vid channel members-only content at no additional charge. This will really put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. Best Regards, Tom

No clue, Logan. All I can say is that this is an extremely body-friendly motion, so if a golfer is experiencing more than just some occasional minor muscle soreness there is typically something amiss in the setup and/or motion. Here's a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ Tom

We are swinging on an inclined circle, Rick, so in considering that we then know that the concentric hand and club paths will naturally work slightly to the inside by keeping the arms straight, the upper arm connections intact, and the hands quiet. Too much to the inside or too straight back are contrived actions, neither of which are desirable in this swing system. This lesson video may aid in your understanding of this: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-WxDD63quyk8.html And here's a link to my FREE mini-course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” in case you’re interested in learning about the swing in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ Tom

The same swing principles no matter the club length. It's all about physics, geometry, and human physiology!

You should be able to find some helpful content in this playlist of my downswing-related episodes: ru-vid.com/group/PLV62KxT7Mp7Jxi814RQddJx3wkHqxqhio Beyond that, have you considered joining the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying and resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise as well as all my short game instruction, plus advanced level courses on shot shaping and power/distance. So many folks across the globe - including many seasoned, low-handicap, competitive players - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf Cheers! Tom

Thanks Tom. I’ll check it out!

Tom, I just signed up, but I keep getting “gateway timeout” when trying to login. Any special browser I should be using?

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

Thanks for the heads up Tom. I’m glad to be on board as well. Looking forward to more of that crispy KFC.

What I say is that you are not understanding what I am teaching here! I know it sounds like a strange concept to those who have only ever subscribed to a swing model that is based on shifting weight from back to front, but I assure you that this swing is anything but a reverse pivot! Yours is a good question, though, because it represents an often-misconstrued notion and occasional invalid criticism of the Stack & Tilt swing, and as such I always appreciate the opportunity to respond and clarify. You start with your weight forward (55/45 on the front side; 60/40 for the longer clubs), increase that same weight forward to the top of the backswing (70/30), and further increase the forward weight during the downswing from halfway down (80/20) through impact (90/10) and to the finish at 95/5 forward. There's no "weight shift", therefore - unless one were to fall backwards - there's nothing to reverse or pivot!! And the result is a centered, low-maintenance, body-friendly, consistent, and tremendously powerful swing! It is important to understand that the videos, lessons, and drills on this free channel - while fully aligned with the swing method I teach - address a variety of topics, issues, feels, and/or common flaws/fixes from one episode to the next. They are certainly not intended to be taken as a sequential learning platform like the structured curriculum of my online school, which I strongly recommend to anyone who truly wishes to get on the proper path towards owning this swing. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing, the short game, and much more. The school's intuitive course layout greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm regularly adding new content. There's even a members' forum where you can ask me specific swing-related questions, interact with others in the SagutoGolf community, and suggest new content ideas, plus you'll also have access to all exclusive RU-vid channel members-only content at no additional charge. This will really put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. Best Regards, Tom

What I say is that you are not understanding what I am teaching here! I know it sounds like a strange concept to those who have only ever subscribed to a swing model that is based on shifting weight from back to front, but I assure you that this swing is anything but a reverse pivot! Yours is a good question, though, because it represents an often-misconstrued notion and occasional invalid criticism of the Stack & Tilt swing, and as such I always appreciate the opportunity to respond and clarify. You start with your weight forward (55/45 on the front side; 60/40 for the longer clubs), increase that same weight forward to the top of the backswing (70/30), and further increase the forward weight during the downswing from halfway down (80/20) through impact (90/10) and to the finish at 95/5 forward. There's no "weight shift", therefore - unless one were to fall backwards - there's nothing to reverse or pivot!! And the result is a centered, low-maintenance, body-friendly, consistent, and tremendously powerful swing! It is important to understand that the videos, lessons, and drills on this free channel - while fully aligned with the swing method I teach - address a variety of topics, issues, feels, and/or common flaws/fixes from one episode to the next. They are certainly not intended to be taken as a sequential learning platform like the structured curriculum of my online school, which I strongly recommend to anyone who truly wishes to get on the proper path towards owning this swing. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing, the short game, and much more. The school's intuitive course layout greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm regularly adding new content. There's even a members' forum where you can ask me specific swing-related questions, interact with others in the SagutoGolf community, and suggest new content ideas, plus you'll also have access to all exclusive RU-vid channel members-only content at no additional charge. This will really put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. Best Regards, Tom

Thanks for the explanation Tom. It is different, but that can be good too.

I'm glad this tip resonated with you, Joseph. Here's one on how the lead knee words: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1OSKMF8X_zQ.html Really, though, the online school is the best place to learn this swing properly and sequentially in a comprehensive, structured environment, and there are plenty of low handicap players in there. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf - and here's a link to my free mini-course: go.saguto.golf/ TS

Played this a second time. First part you talk about the natural tilt at address. Then later, a tilt toward target?

You establish your inclined relationship to the ball at address, and then in the backswing you tilt, turn, and extend to maintain that relationship, keeping your head in place and your swing center intact.

And I'm so glad to have you onboard!!