Tom is the best. Clear, easy to grasp teaching style. Started practicing S&T after watching Tom, especially his Hogan series videos. Knocked 14 strokes off my best round. That's the truth. Amazing. Right elbow magic, punch through with your right arm. If you want to consistently hit the ball solid, crispier than than the colonels chicken, and, in the intended direction, please follow Tom.
I truly appreciate your very kind endorsement, Gregory!! Your tremendous improvement is a testimony to your embracing the process and pouring yourself into it with dedication and hard work!! Thanks again, and stay crispy my friend!! Tom
Hey Tom hope you see this. Shot a 73 this morning just two strokes from my age of 71! You are the best thing that’s happened to my golf game!! Believe him golfers and golfettes it works!
That is *PHENOMENAL* , Jack!! What a tremendous accomplishment - I am thrilled for you, and it is all due to your hard work and commitment to the process!! Thanks so much for your kind words and for sharing your success. Keep up the great work, and let's see you shoot your age!!! Tom
Thanks Jim!! By the way, due to their popularity I've combined my recent Hogan lesson videos into a series on this channel. Here's the link: ru-vid.com/group/PLV62KxT7Mp7IyNDRp0hZK1F1OScdXx-u1 Cheers! Tom
Tom, you’re awesome man. Thank you so much for your videos and tips. You are hands down the best teacher I have personally come across. I can’t express how much I appreciate what I’ve learned from you. Thank you thank you thank you!!
My pleasure!! I sincerely appreciate your kind words and support, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! Thanks so much for 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.
Great lesson Tom, I have Ben Hogan’s 5 fundamental Lessons in my bedside cabinet and if I wake up and can’t get back to sleep I reach for this wee book and read some part of it. Have done this now for over 50 years!!
Thanks Terry - I'm glad you enjoyed it!! The Five Lessons book is indeed a classic, but I think it's also important to understand it within the context of Mr. Hogan's actual swing and his spoken words as well. That's part of the reason for my channel's Hogan Series. Cheers, Tom
Great lesson! My favorite golf book has always been Ben Hogan's Five Lessons. It helps a lot to have your in depth explanations and demonstrations. Thank you!
I appreciate that! Mr. Hogan delivered phenomenal and timeless instructional value, right?! But there are just so many misconceptions about his swing out there - particularly within the realm of misunderstood or misapplied instruction - that have sadly relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of chronic frustration. I'm doing my best here to clear these up one by one and put an end to this madness by taking what Mr. Hogan conveys in the “Five Lessons” book as his "feels", applying it to the reality of what he actually did in his swing, and translating it into something we all can learn well from. Because if we can get Hogan right there are tremendously effective swing keys to be garnered. Thanks for your kind words and support! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my 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
Really excellent explanation of Hogan's Magic Move. I enjoy your passion for teaching while making it fun and easy to understand. This should be a required video for all new golfers while being a refresher for those of us who make unseen changes to our own swing to to pain, injury, or just age. Good job!
I appreciate your kind words, Armand, and I am glad to know that this video resonated well with you!! By the way, due to their popularity I've combined my Hogan lesson videos into a playlist series on this channel. Here's the link if you are interested: ru-vid.com/group/PLV62KxT7Mp7IyNDRp0hZK1F1OScdXx-u1 Also, with regard to taking ownership of an effective, consistent, body-friendly swing, have you considered enrolling in the SagutoGolf online school? For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing, the short game, and much more. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm regularly adding new content. This will really put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion. There's even a members' forum where you can ask me specific swing-related questions and suggest new content ideas, plus you'll also have access to all exclusive "Crispier Than KFC Club" RU-vid channel members' content. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. Thanks again! Tom
i initially made the mistake of concentrating my downswing attention on the upper body. i really missed the point. now i get it. thank you so much. you are an amazing instructor !!!!!
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Allen, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating well with you!! Thanks so much for 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 from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level courses on shot shaping, power and distance, and much more. 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. Here's a link if you would like to know more about the school - saguto.golf
I read a comment talking about separation, the whole premise behind Ben Hogan swing was it connection, if you're going to learn the Ben Hogan swing , you must learn the windup of the backswing, hands pull the arms, arms pull the shoulders, shoulders pull the hips, hips pull the left foot up. This does not create torque, it creates connection. The idea behind the windup, to create the same sequence of events coming down as going back, nothing will repeat under pressure like this type of sequencing. Tigers injuries were a result of changing teachers, and trying to implement a more upright swing, this caused the disconnection, and lower back problems. When executed properly Ben Hogan's swing is a physical pleasure, if you do not use the sequencing properly, or disregard the sequencing, there's a snap hook or a double cross dead right push waiting for you somewhere in that round.Any kind of "play" or disconnection between the hips and shoulders will result in the ball starting right or hips being behind shoulders resulting in a snap hook. Love your videos and instruction,many will advance thier game following your work.
Nice assessment, Steve. Connection is definitely taught here, and since this is, after all, a body-friendly swing - separation is most assuredly not taught here!! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and analysis - I'm glad you're enjoying the content!! Tom
Highly recommended Tom Sugato I started watching your videos on here last weekend and had spare time last week to practise and get used to the the difference in setup and shorter 3/4 swing man I feel like a machine now my pre shot routine is now cranking the lawnmower pull cord to remind me left shoulder down right up yesterday afternoon I broke 80 for the first time on my home course par 73 7400 yards of the back tee's temperature low 60s gusty breeze and could easily have been lower except on 5 greens the iron approaches flew the green I'm way longer way more consistent only missed 1 fairway and only in the light rough I'm in my mid 60s by the way the lowest handicap I've had ever is 12.2 I'm more than confident I'll achieve my golf life long dream of single digits can't thank this guy enough for his simple and humerous teaching
I realize this is not a new video, but have recently been watching your instructions. For 40 years I have been trying to take the hands and arms out of the swing, especially the right side; I see now how this was a misguided approach. I have been practicing the first move from the top which has improved the "sliding" habit I am accustomed to. Hope you are still doing these video training sessions as I look forward to your helping me with other fine tuning. Thank You and God Bless.
Thank you, Doug! It all depends on the individual - some may take the hands/arms out of it and play well. Others may benefit from HITTING. Either way can work for you. Hogan and I share a similar feeling of wanting to HIT. I know others who do it the opposite way as well. God Bless! Tom
PS - the real fine tuning of your swing can be done in my online golf school - saguto.golf. You'll understand your swing and how to build it the best way for you.
I found you only recently but your various tips are insanely good. I'm 71 and took up golf 3 years ago, I'm 13 handicap but I feel I can be a scratch golfer now I've found your channel.
I'm very glad to have you on board here, @Rocket Roy, and I sincerely appreciate your recent comments! I look forward to helping you towards your goal!! TS
My iron striking today was so off for about 6 holes, I really tried to get the weight forward but nothing worked...Then I remembered your exaggerating it, by bending the left knee and head to the left and left shoulder pointing at the ball then hey presto beautiful straight and long irons again. Just amazing what you are imparting to us. If I was in the US I'd come for lessons.
You're really not losing anything from not being here in the US, @Rocket Roy, as I am currently in the process of phasing out in-person instruction so I can further dedicate my efforts to the online school. I will continue the V1 Swing Video Analysis lessons as they are instrumental to the progress of my school's members, and these can be done for any student anywhere across the globe! Here's a link if you are not already enrolled in the school and would like to know more about it: saguto.golf Tom
Awesome lesson, I was getting sick of buying and eating watermelons, so this is great, I love that getting in position to hit, I’ve been using the string from hip to club drill and it’s helping, my biggest issue before was that hip transition, starting to get it, thanks Tom
Your Ben Hogan tips took me from a 12 to a 9 this past year. I won’t tell you what happened over the winter but that always happens. Ready for it to get warmer and ready to go lowww. Great work, Tom.
Nice improvement, Daniel! I'm sure you wont have any trouble recapturing what you have, but if you really want to hit the ground running you may wish to consider joining the SagutoGolf online school. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing, the short game, and much more. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm regularly adding new content. This will really put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion. There's even a members' forum where you can ask me specific swing-related questions, interact with others in the SagutoGolf community, and suggest new content ideas, plus I've recently added a robust Indoor Training Program loaded with lessons and drills for those who are snowed in, locked down, or otherwise confined to quarters! Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. Cheers! Tom
Tom, thank you so much. I also dropped 14 strokes off my handicap. I began having birdie opportunities seemingly out of nowhere. Technique simplified for anyone to understand. I love mechanics in sports. Many don't. You make it easy to understand for everyone.
That's awesome, Matthew!! 💪💪 I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style for this fantastic swing system are resonating with you!! Thanks so much for sharing your dramatic 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 seasoned, 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 I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: 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/
Thanks Tom for your easygoing lessons and yesterday I worked on your Ben Logan's take back & what a difference to my game... now for the speed drills. Thanks a ton. 71 year old golfer from South Africa.
Tom, did this at range today. Wow! I’m 68 and have tried to swing like Hogan forever. But always came up with disappointing push fades and lack of distance. But today at range, finally got sense of Hogan power release. Great lesson.
That's great, Kevin - I'm very glad my channel's Hogan Series has resonated with you! Nice job incorporating this into your swing, and thanks so much for sharing!! Tom
Hogan tips working really well. I am hitting all my clubs straight. However, my pro corrected 2 issues in my swing: overpointing my left shoulder at the ball creating too much tilt and my too fast tempo. Now its 1 2 3 and then 4 downswing. Much better!
LOL! Yeah - I probably wouldn't have been of much help to you then, Joseph.... 😆😆😆 Anyway, I'm very glad to know that my instruction content is benefiting you in the present day!! Have fun out there!! Tom
Very likable guy. Good teacher too. I'm surprised you dont have more subscribers. Until last week, hadn't played for 11 years. Took a few of your tips to the range and then course today. Hit 5 of 9 greens and hardly a poor shot on the range. My short game? That's another story.
I appreciate your kind words and I'm very glad to learn that my channel's lesson content is helping you get your game back! No worries about the subscriber base - it's growing steadily and with the support of good folks like yourself we'll get there, so please keep spreading the word!! Thanks again! Tom
Tom, this is one concept I am still working on. I am 6'5 I should be hitting it a mile. But 220- 250 is my average drive. I am taking this tip to the course today, to see if I can generate a little extra power, while still being consistent.
Hi Mark, This video may help you, as well as the recent "magic elbow" addition to my Hogan series that you'll find here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-iL9WmQ7KsmE.html If you continue to experience challenges with getting more distance we can always arrange for an online lesson or a swing video analysis to pinpoint the power leakage and get you on the path towards Mashed Potatoes with Extra Gravy everytime you tee it up. Here's a link to your options in this regard: app.v1sports.com/Saguto-Golf Cheers! Tom
Thanks for your very kind shoutout regarding the online school, William - I'm very glad to know that you are benefiting from the curriculum!! Cheers! Tom
Hey Tom, Best instruction I've come across. I have and read Hogan's five lessons. Your breakdown on this book is solid. I was a 6.2 index a few years ago. I'm recovering for cancer treatment and have myself turned around in my golf swing by watching to many different videos . You said it all when mentioning using the body swing! Within 15 minutes after watching your video I was hitting a 7 iron into my return net on an average of 88 MPH on my radar. (83-91 MPH) The swing felt very solid and controlled . I will be hitting range balls later today . Thanks for your video!
I truly appreciate your kind words, Walt! I'm very glad to know that my instruction is benefiting you and hope that it translated well to your range session. Since you mentioned the Five Lessons book, I thought you might be interested in my Hogan lesson video series playlist on this channel. Here's the link: ru-vid.com/group/PLV62KxT7Mp7IyNDRp0hZK1F1OScdXx-u1 I wish you all the best in your continued recovery and I hope you experience much enjoyment on the course for many years to come! Thanks, Tom PS: By the way, if you ever want to get into more depth with regard to the swing method I teach please consider enrolling in the SagutoGolf online school. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing, the short game, and much more. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm regularly adding new content. This will really put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion! There's even a members' forum where you can ask me specific swing-related questions and suggest new content ideas, and I will soon be adding live Q&A sessions as well. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga.
Excellent video. Really helped me understand the golf swing and very duplicatable. I can't wait to get to the driving range and put what I have learned into action. THANK YOU! Tom This is definitely a must see Video. For all golfers regardless of your handicap or ability.
Hi Edward, I'm glad this Hogan episode resonated well with you and I appreciate your support!! I hope you are able to see instant benefits when you put this into action on the range. By the way, due to their popularity I've combined my Hogan lesson videos into a playlist series on this channel. Here's the link if you are interested: ru-vid.com/group/PLV62KxT7Mp7IyNDRp0hZK1F1OScdXx-u1 Thanks! Tom
Okay...You are killin' me Tom. I have to admit it. When I first saw your RU-vid Channel I may have stopped and watched a bit just to see the goofiness and what I perceived as "awkward" swing that works for "him". Then I stopped and actually watched and listened. Tom. Tom. Tom...You have made a convert and a fan. I have been actually studying your videos for the last couple of weeks with a more serious, studious tone. What you do works. It looks "different" than what others are teaching but it absolutely works. Just when I thought I had my swing down (but inconsistent), I changed because inconsistency is not what I want. I want straight, consistent shots. I have found that with your method. I just got back from the range and I used your style to see what would happen. I have never hit the ball straighter and with more consistency (when I keep my arms in and don't try to overpower the ball). I am definitely not there yet as I could only really feel a good compression in about half of my shots. The other half were weak but straight. My point is, I have a method now that is surefire and will improve in power with more practice. I am sore in a few places where I was not previously but I think that is because I woke some muscles up that were dormant with my previous 2 plane style attempts. Tom. Please accept my apologies for skipping through and not taking you seriously. You are the "real deal" and I wish you had clinics on the west coast where I live. I would attend and my son, a beginning golfer, would also. You are a true professional and I thank you so very much.
Belg6179 - I do tend to grow on people if given sufficient time... (I keep trying to tell this to women, but it hasn't quite worked for me so far in that realm....🤔😬😆) I'm very glad that you had the wherewithal to stick it out with my "different style" of instruction until it finally began to resonate!! This is not some type of swing sorcery or dark arts going on here - it really *_ DOES_* work for anyone and everyone who wishes to embrace the process and patiently put in the necessary time and effort. That's because the method is rooted in the unchanging principles of physics and geometry while remaining compassionate to our human physiology. It all adds up to long-term body-friendly enjoyment of this game we all love! So, anyway....apology fully accepted, LOL! Now, I must ask...... Have you considered enrolling in the SagutoGolf online school? For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing, the short game, and much more. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm constantly adding new content. This will really put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion! There's even a members' forum where you can ask me specific swing-related questions and suggest new content ideas, and I will soon be adding live Q&A sessions as well. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. Also, I'm fine with you and your son both using it under a single membership. And by the way, although we are on opposite coasts, we can always arrange for an online private lesson via Skype or a swing video analysis if you're ever interested in doing so. These options are viewable here: app.v1sports.com/Saguto-Golf Thanks so much for your kind words and for sharing your experience - I'm very glad to have you onboard!! Tom
@@SagutoGolf I just enrolled for a year. Initials are A.N. Thanks Tom. My son and I just watched another couple of videos. We are headed out to the carport to hit foam balls into the net. I am looking forward to KFC Crispier, butterier, smashed potato shots! Take care and God bless you brother.
Hi, great session Tom. That drill really works and it makes logical sense. Thanks for debunking the rotation of hands myth. I doesn't makes sense anymore. Lower body, dominant arms going thru hit works wonders.
Sounds like you're definitely on the right track, Ashton, and thanks for sharing your improvement!! 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 from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level courses, and much more. 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. Keep up the great work!! Tom
Great video!! But a point of clarification is that Ben Hogan was actually left hand dominant but he played right handed. That is why his “3 right hand” comment was so instructive as far as where he felt his power was coming from, not his left dominant side.
Loved the use of Mr Hogan as part of the video explaining the lateral shift. Question: is the lateral move part of the separation I have heard so much about?
I'm glad to know that you're enjoying my Hogan Series, Dan. I suppose that lateral move might be a component of what they refer to as "separation" in other swing instruction, but Stack & Tilt is very much a centered, connected swing so that term doesn't really apply here. Thanks! Tom
PS: An afterthought about the concept of separation: This conjures up notions of movements that are alleged to create "torque" by building up resistance between muscle groups , joints, and tendons, and then releasing it - i.e.: "snapping the rubberband", the "X-Factor", back pain, hip pain, knee pain, Tiger's numerous surgeries etc. This is definitely not a concept taught here in our body-friendly method that combines physics and geometry to create effortless power!!
I stumbled on to your RU-vid videos by accident and all I can say is WOW! I wish I had found all this out 30 years ago as it would have saved my back, which has been fused exactly as Tiger's back by the sane docs in Dallas that did his. The good news is the surgery worked and I am back playing 3 or four times a week. Moreover, with what you have taught me my index is a 7.4 and I'm just getting better. Please keep up the great work as you have a disciple out here vectoring everyone one that will listen to you and your website.
@E J Carey, I am overwhelmed by your very kind words and I'm thrilled to learn of your body-friendly improvement through my instruction!! You've obviously done an excellent job digesting my lesson content, incorporating it into your swing, and taking ownership of it!! Thanks so much for your support of this channel and my online school, keep up the great work, and have a Blessed and Happy New Year!! Tom
I’m seeing lots of improvement with the Hogan Swing! I don’t even have to think about the downswing anymore because my weight is already on my left foot at address. The lateral movement is just natural as a result of the setup.
Hi Tom I already have my weight on my front side at the top of my my backswing "I'm a tilter not a swayer" How do i move more to the left at the top of the swing By the way your sustem really works hit 60 balls today au the driving range 7 to 5 iron 5 &3 woods only 3 duff shots and the duff shots would have still been in play at the golf course I'm 63 and starting to enjoy my golf again THANK YOU
That's fantastic, Ennio - I'm very happy for your great progress!! With regard to your question, of course you know that I'm going to first recommend the online school since that is the best place for the specific instruction you are seeking. As for YT episodes, you might consider these two: - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FmdHyl6OBIs.html - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-GYRCd7WMSI.html You may also find some helpful content in this playlist of my downswing-related episodes: ru-vid.com/group/PLV62KxT7Mp7Jxi814RQddJx3wkHqxqhio Thanks for the great update and keep having fun out there!! TS
I worship at Hogan shrine. I started taking the club back on the correct plane and the difference was immediate. I hit the ball in the sweet spot every time. You can tell when you hit it anywhere but the center by the vibration in your hands. But, you don't feel any vibration when you hit it in the center. A thing of beauty.
Hi Tom, I absolutely love this drill. I do 3 downswings then 1 full swing on my practice net and I'm feeling the better and more consistent strikes! I can't wait to see how this translates to my game which is currently in the 90's. Hoping to break 90 before the snow comes this year. Thank you :)
Hi Melvin - I'm very glad to know that you enjoyed this lesson video, and it sounds like you've done a great job incorporating it into your swing!! As long as you don't live too far north where it's already snowing I would say that your goal of breaking 90 seems very realistic. Just make sure your short game is working well because that's what's ultimately going to get you there (especially if you're flying the greens with your newfound length...)!! Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work!! Tom
Another superb demonstration and interpretation of the Ben Hogan method. There are hundreds of videos out there trying to emulate what Ben was doing in the golf swing. In my opinion none have come closer than Tom Saguto. He’s nailed it again !!
No ones swing looks more like Hogan's than Christo Garcia's. He played Hogan in the "Golf Films" "Hogan" on the Golf Channel. But his explanation of Hogan's swing vs. Saguto's? Saguto has nailed it. Great job Tom.
Gregory Carricato I’ve got Christo’s Cd’s and they are good but for some reason I get Tom’s explanation right away. The comprehension of the lesson is very important.
This was that eye-opening moment for me. The real “swing” only occurs from hip height to hip height. The upper part of the downswing is only there for putting the club in the right position to extend through the ball. Once I started doing this I instantly played better and more enjoyable golf.
My pleasure - I'm glad this lesson resonated with you! By the way, 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 system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ Cheers! Tom
Your videos really are the best I mean it. I’ve watched what feels like every golf vid on RU-vid and yours are the only ones I can apply to my game and make a positive change to my score card. You have the recipe to deliver results to other’s game not to mention crispy KFC.
I sincerely appreciate your kind words, Billy, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating well with you! 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 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 - 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 it crispy and have fun out there!! Tom
I haven’t ever taken a class before but if I did it would definitely be yours no questions asked. I’ll click the links you provided and check them out. It would be really really cool to actually learn from you in person but I’m pretty sure we are to far away (if you even teach one on one idk). In in Indiana. Thanks for your reply 👊. Keep ‘em crispy!
@Billy - I'm glad to know that you are going to check out the links! No worries about not living closer as it would not matter since I have phased out in-person instruction so I can further dedicate my efforts in support of the online school. I will, however, continue the V1 Swing Video Analysis lessons as they are instrumental to the progress of my school's members, and these can be done for anyone from anywhere across the globe, school member or not. This enables me to put my eyes on your swing and offer some very specific observations and corrective action plans if applicable. 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 TS
@@SagutoGolf I wish you understood how quickly, how few swings I need to take to warm up. My ratio of fat chunk shots is so much lower. You're the real deal Saguto. THANK YOU BROTHER!
Tom.. as always, I love your teaching. These positions are important. However, modern tech (3D motion capture) has proven where speed really comes from. All top pros have a distinct advantage over most amateurs and that is speed from the top to left arm parallel is quite a bit faster than an amateur swing (like 6-8 miles an hour of hand speed), which translates into way more speed at the bottom. If you think about it logically, if you wait until toward the bottom of the swing to create power, there just isn't enough time to ramp up that speed to tour levels. You have that speed in your swing and you can see it on video when the club reacts to your quick but smooth transition. People often think that is swinging from the top, actually swinging from the top is early extension or early release. I mean this as an add to, not criticism. Thanks man... your the best.
Heal up quickly, John - this swing should be easy on your back once you're ready to hit it again!! The Stack & Tilt swing is a proven body-friendly method. For me personally this has been further supported by the fact that the majority of my students are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back surgeries, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. Also, when the time comes for you to pick up a club again please consider enrolling in the SagutoGolf online school. For just $10 US/month or $99 US/year you'll have unlimited access to a comprehensive members-only system for the full swing, the short game, and much more. The school's intuitive course curriculum greatly simplifies the entire process through succinct, step-by-step videos, and I'm constantly adding new content. This will really put you on the fast track towards learning everything in a well-organized, self-guided fashion! There's even a members' forum where you can ask me specific swing-related questions and suggest new content ideas, and I will soon be adding live Q&A sessions as well. Here's a link if you'd like additional info: saguto.golf/p/golf-swing-simplified-tom-saguto-pga. Thanks and best of luck to you! Tom
This is great brother. I use the b-ball drill with the kids. They love it, hell I love it. Bushel, ball, bucket, watermelon, medicine ball whatever. Thanks!
Hi Tom - Great video(s). BTW - Ben Hogan was LEFT hand dominant which is why he wished he had 3 right hands at the bottom of the downswing. He switched from LH to RH golfer as a kiddo.
I'm glad you are enjoying the episodes, Rob! As for Mr. Hogan's dominant hand, here's an excerpt from a 1987 Golf Magazine interview with Mr. Hogan: GOLF: You were a natural left-hander who took up the game right-handed, weren’t you? HOGAN: No, that’s one of those things that’s always been written, but it’s an absolute myth. The truth is, the first golf club I owned was an old left-handed, wooden-shafted, rib-faced mashie that a fellow gave me, and that’s the club I was weaned on. During the mornings we caddies would bang the ball up and down the practice field until the members arrived and it was time to go to work. So I did all that formative practice left-handed. But I’m a natural right-hander. Cheers! Tom
In case the hip doesn't jive with someone, the alternate swing thought instead of thinking left hip forward is rear shoulder down first which amazingly pushes the lead hip forward as well. Either does the same thing and it WORKS!!! Great video.
Correct. There is no magic elixir here - no shortcuts, no way for me to climb into someone’s physiological and psychological uniqueness and translate my personal swing feels, thoughts, or triggers into theirs. I can teach folks what the correct motions and prescribed positions are, simplify them, demonstrate their proper execution, and where possible offer various options or ”feels” for accomplishing the same desired result, but by design it must ultimately come down to each individual golfer to interpret, incorporate, ingrain and, basically, “figure it out” if they are truly going to take ownership of THEIR swing!
After the previous Ben/Tom episode, I came to understand the power generated by trail arm. Even though I'm a natural lefty, I found the power! Lefty (Mickelson) also golf's opposite handed. But I heard him talk about the power generated by the trail arm. Having a dominant lead arm doesnt hurt either if I keep it straight.
Tom, do you think keeping the trail arm close to body and doing a proper hip turn on backswing, automatically causes the proper sequence toward the target? (Causing butt head of club on string pulled by hip bump?)
Hey Tom - For those who already have that lateral hip slide working for them keeping the trail arm connected like Mr. Hogan can put the downswing on autopilot so you can then deliver the club with WRATH. Unfortunately, many golfers don't have that move sufficiently ingrained; as such their hip rotation takes over and brings the club across the ball from the outside regardless of how connected the trail arm is. So if you're among the fortunate ones, then more power to you....quite literally!! Cheers! Tom
I've read that Ben Hogan's dominant hand was his left causing his early penchant to hook the ball. I'm also left handed and golf naturally right handed. I can hit both left or right handed. Overwhelmingly better coordinated from the right side. I have always moved through the hitting zone with both hands. My left hand dominates. So, I love your videos and this one makes me question the dominant hand concept since Ben was left handed.
What about if you are left handed and you swing right handed?? Left arm is dominant and you had a stroke?? 20 years ago tho. Lol that’s me. I shot an 83 today. Had a chance to make 5 birdies but missed them all. I don’t like driving the ball. Any suggestions on driving? I’m a slicer. Great tip. I’ll use that tomorrow for my practice.
Well......I'm thinking I probably wouldn't change much aside from working on the putting game!!! By the way, Mr. Hogan was born left-handed and obviously played right-handed. There is hope! Glad you enjoyed the lesson video! Tom
Thanks Tom. These Hogan tip explanations are really effective. I’m an old guy, but u have helped me tremendously to gain speed & accuracy. I have very few mishits or chopping down strikes now! Gracias my friend.
Awesome! I'm very glad to know that this Hogan lesson from my channel's archives resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice! Tom
Thanks @Wonder Woman - I'm glad to know that this lesson worked well for you! Yes - the objective is to hit that little orb with authority and SEND IT to the target, and we don't accomplish that through gentle little taps...😎 Have fun out there! TS
I figured out the secrets to Ben's swing a while ago you are right on with everything except a secret I learned about his grip no one has figured it yet but it allows the bowing of the wrists through impact I hit the ball with a force that isn't really a fade it's a straight ball that releases like a draw but its action is like a fade with a lot of roll after it landsits a solid straight release of the power generated because of the way the club face stays dead straight through impact
Great job of decoding Hogans recommended downswing position prior to impact Tom, Your recommended drills to achieve this certainly complement this and would bring a smile to Hogans face
Tom, I have always heard that a lateral thrust (a big bump) is good for a two-plane golfer to bring the arms down but is not good for the one-plane golfer ( which is what Hogan was). I think if you look carefully at the Hogan video, he is not doing a lateral thrust. Rather the left hip is turning back behind out of the way while the right hip comes forward. Perhaps you can think of the left leg straightening and pushing the left hip out of the way much the same as the right leg straightened and pushed the right hip out of the way in the backswing. There might be a slight bump of the hip forward as the left hip begins turning back out of the way but definitely not a big bump or lateral slide forward.
Hmm...Interesting that you see it that way. If you're able to watch my previous Hogan video - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-iejRWhuB7y8.html - on a computer and place your mouse pointer on the target-side edge of Mr. Hogan's left hip, I'll think you'll see quite clearly how much lateral hip slide he had in the downswing while maintaining his swing center. So much that his belly button replaced the position of his left hip at impact. The swing method I teach - which is Stack and Tilt - prescribes this lateral hip movement into impact. If the hip slide quits too soon - or is just a "bump" - then their rotation takes over, rerouting the path and shifting the low point behind the ball. Cheers! Tom
Not necessarily so. The hips can work independently of one another. As the left hip moves back left out of the way the right hip moves straight forward to the place the left hip occupied, so the swing is not thrown out over the plane. Also it would seem that the right shoulder going down with the lateral slide would destroy the one plane swing radius. I know Plummer @ Bennett’s Stack & Tilt was the rage a few years ago, ( I have the book) but it wasn’t so good for the games of Mike Weir, Dean Wilson, Aaron Baddeley, Tommy Armour III who have abandoned it, and it ruined them for a time.
Tom, I’m very sorry about the tone of my last comment and I sincerely apologize. Don’t know what got into me. You are the expert and I’m certainly not ! I like your videos, your energy, your style. You are a nice respite in these dreary times. Keep up the good work.
@@wfrentzel7503 LOL! No problem - I like your passion!! S&T has worked great for me and for countless others, though, so I assure you I have no plans on abandoning it!! Cheers, Tom
Great tip, I really need to work on get the club into that shallow position otherwise it’s game over with that right arm energy release. Though simple enough explanation of the hogan way. it does take a lot of skill, timing and co-ordination to implement well, otherwise the would be a lot more scratch golfers playing this game.
As I go deeper and deeper into the rabbit hole, I'm realizing one MAJOR thing that makes it all easy. USE YOUR RIGHT ARM AND BE FIRM WITH IT. Although. I did try going really loose and using the interior parts of my fingers only. It was very surprising with the distance I'd gain, but sadly the accuracy dips a bit due to the nature of the club being "loose". Anything in the rough, good luck being loose. Never ending thanks to you for showing me Ben Hogan.
The levy action I'm talking about with the looser grip with interiors, has to gradually work the body into it and being stable is beyond important. Too many variables, but it does feel amazing.
There is a law of diminishing returns applicable to "looseness", Johnny. I find that I do best when I can keep my forearms feeling "soft" while maintaining a secure attachment to the club with my grip. Thanks! TS
This is awesome I am so tired of using my left hand to square the club. I shank when I push with right which means the club is out of position probably causing the dreaded shank once I take a few practice swings with left hand wrist only then I can hit decent. I can’t wait to try this and thank you. Through the lower back. Can’t wait and thank you. Top shelf video here
Hi Tom, Quick question: I played high level baseball and always had problem cutting the ball in golf. Until you supplied drill to hold back wrist angle throughout swing and especially into the ball and keep more weight towards front leg. In baseball, you release the wrist at impact and stay on back leg. Do you see lots of baseball players with same issue ?
West Ender - I played baseball in high school and was a solid hitter, and my dad played four years of D-1 ball in college; we both dealt with the same issues that you mention with our golf games. Contrary to popular opinion, the two motions do not compliment each other! I'm glad to know the instruction provided here is helping you to reconcile this conflict!! Tom
Tom, Great video. 2 comments/Q's-you definitely seem to release your head towards the target when doing the basketball drill and what do you have to advise on impact position since using your dominant hand can lead to twisting/flipping the face vs releasing in more of a "throwing" motion. Thx, Eddie
Hi Eddie - I'm glad you enjoyed the video! I'm not quite sure what you're referring to regarding releasing my head towards the target in the b-ball drill as I didn't really notice that. Anyway, with regard to impact this lesson video may provide some clarity: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Fe2kQ44azJ4.html Cheers! Tom
Glad you enjoyed the lesson, Andy! Yes - it’s 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. 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
@@SagutoGolf Hi Tom thanks very much for the reply. I am interested in subscribing to your online golf school. Just one question, Is this the only downswing method you promote and advise? I've had a successful driving range session using this technique and I am now ready to hit the course using it tomorrow. I don't want to subscribe and there are countless downswing tutorials using different methods. I like this way as it is easy to do and feels so natural. Don't want to become bogged down with other tips! Make sense?
@@andyleescott There is one technique BUT there are many FEELS to execute that technique. While I teach you the same downswing, there are videos with tons of FEELS to help you get it right. So, yes, ONE method with tons of feels to help you get that ONE downswing right.
Thanks Tracy - I'm glad you enjoyed this video lesson!! By the way, due to their popularity I've combined my Hogan lesson videos into a playlist series on this channel. Here's the link if you are interested: ru-vid.com/group/PLV62KxT7Mp7IyNDRp0hZK1F1OScdXx-u1 Cheers! Tom
In his book Five Lessons he says he starts the down swing with his hips he then says he hits with his upper body as hard as he can. The weight shift is so you can pivot on your front leg.
@@SagutoGolf I do have a question. When you’re in the “position to hit” and you then go about hitting are you moving your wrists at all or is your body completely controlling the “hit” portion via the turn? I guess I’m just trying to know if what you say at 5:38 in the video about using the arms is actually then applied to the full swing.
I'm not thinking about my wrists or trying to time anything, David. When Mr. Hogan speaks of putting yourself "in position to hit", to him that meant initiating the downswing properly with his lower body in order to set the club on the correct path towards impact. From there, that's where he wished he'd had "three right hands" to power the shot. I tend to follow as well, though other perfectly acceptable "feels" can include the lead arm pulling downs and through as well as a body-driven action in which the hands and arms are simply "along for the ride". We don't need to micromanage, contrive, manipulate, or time things in this swing system. Efforts to do so through misinterpretation or misguided instruction have relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of chronic inconsistency and frustration. 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. 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: go.saguto.golf/ Tom
@@SagutoGolf right I think my question is regarding his wish of having “3 right hands to power the shot”. How is that right hand working? Is the right hand working down and lead hand working through? I’m just trying to understand that feel.
@David Gerber - In my online school I have an entire course on a trail arm-driven swing which has helped many golfers experience the best ball striking of their lives in a very simplified manner. Aside from that, you may find some helpful content in this playlist of my downswing-related episodes: ru-vid.com/group/PLV62KxT7Mp7Jxi814RQddJx3wkHqxqhio Included in that playlist are the following lessons that I'll draw your attention to: - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-iL9WmQ7KsmE.html - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Fe2kQ44azJ4.html - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-SunCR5uJ_ao.html 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
