Why Hogan Always Tucked His Arm In - He Considered It a Must Have for Great Golf 

This is such an important concept which has helped my confidence and brought my game to another level

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Does the tucking of the arm also apply to your driver?

That is *OUTSTANDING,* Greg!! 💪💪 I sincerely appreciate your kind words and I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!! Thanks so much for your support in sharing your DRAMATIC improvement and - most importantly - your enjoyment. Keep up the great work and keep on bragging - you've earned the right for sure!! Tom

That's awesome, Daniel!! My lesson series on this "trail arm magic" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that this concept is performing well for you, too. Thanks for sharing your success with it and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from 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. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/

he has some golf vlogs

Hi Charles, Here is a 9-Hole Course Vlog from a couple of years ago: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-YLVhf0VdWSw.html Thanks for your interest! Tom

@@SagutoGolf thank you, and thanks for fixing my swing. I think I love you

My pleasure, Peter! Based on all the unsolicited feedback, my lesson series on this "trail arm magic" have helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking. I’m confident this concept will perform well for you too! Thanks for your message! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will really like 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. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/

That's *AWESOME,* Berry - congrats on your victory!! 💪💪 I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play!! Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and enjoyment, and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from 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. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/

I sincerely appreciate your kind words, David, and I'm very glad to know that my lesson content and teaching style are resonating with you and providing clarity and simplicity in the muddied, overly complicated, oft-conflicting realm of golf instruction. Thanks for your message! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will really like 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. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/

Spectacular playing, Scott!! And yes - those are some simple and excellent swing keys that you can easily take to the course without any fear of mechanical paralysis. Thanks for the fantastic progress update, keep up the great work, and we'll see you regularly in the 70's very soon!! 💪💪 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/

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

💪💪💪💪 What more can I say? I'm absolutely thrilled for your ongoing progress and for your rumination-free enjoyment of this greatest of games in the way it is meant to be enjoyed!! Well done, and thanks for another awesome update!! Tom

Fantastic! My lesson series on this "trail arm magic" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome wide variety of issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that this concept is performing well for you, too! Thanks for sharing your success with it and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: Since you made reference to your age in your other comment on the grip, I would be remiss if I didn't mention that a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion. Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built. If you've not already done so, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner.

That's awesome, John, and congrats on your ACE!! 💪💪 I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you; excellent job incorporating it into your swing and putting it into play. Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews

Thanks again! I did my best to price the school at a "no-brainer" level given the quality and effectiveness of the delivered product, and I sincerely appreciate you recognizing that and taking the time to "shout it from the rooftop"!! Keep it KFCrispy, keep it fun!! Tom

That's fantastic, Rich! My lesson series on this "trail arm magic" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome wide variety of issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that this concept is performing well for you, too. Thanks for sharing your success with it and keep up the great work as you prepare fore the upcoming season! 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

The magic move is not the hip (squat other instructors are pushing) the magic move is elbow tucked!

Awesome! And nice job using video to diagnose and correct your issue! My lesson series on this "trail arm magic" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome wide variety of issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that this concept is performing well for you, too. Thanks for sharing your success with it, keep up the great work, and let's keep it KFCrispy out there! Tom PS: If you've not already done so, 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.

You got it, Ned!! Now rev up that Carrera 911 Turbo swing of yours and take to your Happy Place.... 😎 Thanks - I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is "connecting" well with you, I think you will really like 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. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/

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

I appreciate that, Allan, and I'm glad to know that my instruction and teaching style are resonating with you! Yes - if we can eliminate the common swing-wrecking variables, then we can put our swing on autopilot without being paralyzed by mechanical thoughts. Thanks again for your message and support! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will really like 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. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/

Thanks John!! I've done several videos on this topic as it is just THAT important. Get the trail arm right and it can pretty much put the entire swing on autopilot. Thanks for sharing your progress and keep up the great work! Tom

That's fabulous, Tom!! The lesson series on this "trail arm magic" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a host of swing issues and experience great ball striking, and yes - it absolutely pairs well with that driver episode. I'm very glad to know that the combination of these lessons is performing well for you - excellent job working them into your swing!! 💪💪 Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and also for the Tradition shout out - I sincerely appreciate that! They've got a great staff there. Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from 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. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/

Fantastic! I'm very glad to know that my instruction is resonating with you. Thanks so much for sharing your ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from 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 - including that weight-forward component - in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/

Indeed, Adam - if we get Hogan right there is tremendous and timeless instructional value to be garnered!! My lesson series on this "trail arm magic" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that this concept is performing well for you, too! Thanks for sharing your success with it, keep up the great work, and spend some time on that practice green!! 😎 Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will really like 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. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/

I will def check it out, love your content!@@SagutoGolf

Have you tried tucking your elbow with putter? Game changer for me

Thanks - I'm very glad to know that you've enjoyed these recent video productions, and I appreciate your kind words regarding my instruction content!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will really like 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. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/

Thanks! I will certainly take advantage.@@SagutoGolf

I'm glad you enjoyed it, David! Weird/difficult is good when we're trying to incorporate the necessary changes in the spirit of improvement. But as the crispiness builds in that tends to dissipate. Embrace the challenge! Tom PS: Would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many 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

My lesson series on this "trail arm magic" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking, James. I'm very glad to know that this concept is performing well for you, too! Thanks for validating it with your personal experience and keep up the great work! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, perhaps you might also enjoy 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

I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! Thanks so much for sharing your ball striking improvement and rekindled enjoyment, and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from 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. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/

I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you, and I am thrilled for your improvement! I have no issue with the lead heel elevation you are referring to if it is performing well for you. It can actually be a naturally occurring counterbalancing move as the tailbone moves targetward while the hips and shoulders execute a full, centered turn. Consider that Ben Hogan and many other ball striking greats had/have this same type of action in their swings. Keep up the great work!! Tom Saguto, PGA PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my newly updated FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews

Excellent job figuring that out!! 💪💪 Weird is good when we're trying to incorporate the necessary changes in the spirit of improvement. But as the crispiness builds in the weirdness and exaggeration of the feels tend to dissipate. I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you. Keep up the great work! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from 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. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/

Thanks for that! I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you!! Keep it positive out there!! Tom PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will really enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/

That's what we're striving for, Daisy - set it, forget it, and just swing it! Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed the lesson! Tom

I appreciate that, Justin. It is certainly acceptable to have a few inches of space between the trail elbow and the torso at the top, just like I have in my swing. The key is that the arm has not lost its "tucked" orientation. It is externally rotated and the elbow is definitely not flying away, meaning that it is in perfect position to reconnect in the downswing. "Gluing" it in there is a "feel" that is necessary for most amateurs to achieve this desired action. Tom

@@SagutoGolf I follow you. The Feel is more important than the Real here. Tucked feeling, not letting it fly away.

Thanks so much, Robert - I'm glad you enjoyed the video and I appreciate your ongoing support!! Tom

Awesome! I appreciate knowing that, and thanks for your kind words regarding my swing!! With regard to your brother's golfing life, for a really good starting point to get him on the proper path towards improvement and enjoyment, here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where he can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ Let's get him out of that abyss and into the wonderful world of consistent ball striking bliss!! In the meantime, thanks again for your message and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom

Thanks! I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you, Keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I am confident that you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”.: go.saguto.golf. If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews

That's fantastic, Eric!! Indeed - there is nothing like the feel - and sound - of a striped crispy push draw off of a PXG iron !💪💪 I sincerely appreciate your kind words, and I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you. And yes - I absolutely include the Straight Stick in my practice routines. Thanks so much for sharing your ball striking improvement and rekindled enthusiasm, 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” in case you have not yet checked it out: go.saguto.golf/

Thanks Martin - I sincerely appreciate your kind words and support!! Tom

Hi Dan, Yes - this swing key applies through the bag. In fact, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-o0xscMyN3v8.html It's not uncommon to experience great results initially with the shorter irons, but give it appropriate time and you will get that same level of ball striking bliss with the longer clubs that you got with the 7 iron. By the way, would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many 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 Keep up the great work! Tom

I appreciate that, Thomas! The lesson series on this "trail arm magic" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a host of swing issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that this concept also resonated with you, and I'm confident that it will perform well for you when you put it into play! Tom PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will really enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/

Thanks - I'm glad to know that you enjoyed it! My lessons on this "trail arm magic" have helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking. I’m confident this concept will perform well for you too! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will really like 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. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/

Thanks Clayton - I appreciate that!! By the way, here's a link to my YT guitar channel if you'd like to check it out: www.youtube.com/@TomsRockinGuitar Rock on! Tom

My pleasure, Steve! And yes - absolutely - if we can get Mr. Hogan right there are tremendously effective swing keys to be garnered! Thanks for your message! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will really like 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. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/

My lesson series on this "trail arm magic" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome wide variety of issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that this concept is performing well for you, too! Excellent job incorporating it into your swing!! 💪💪 Yes - this same concept applies to chipping and pitching. In fact, here is a chipping lesson that has helped a lot of golfers to improve their greenside performance: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-aatbA39KtRc.html Thanks for sharing your ball striking improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I am confident you will also benefit from my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ If you haven't already worked through it, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews

That's AWESOME, Scott!! I sincerely appreciate your kind words and testimonial for the online school!! I'm very glad to know the extent of your improvement and your renewed level of exuberance for this great game; that enjoyment factor is ultimately what this is all about. Excellent job incorporating the instruction into your swing - your success is clearly a result of your commitment to the process and your perseverance therein. Thanks again for your support and keep up the fantastic work!! 💪💪 Tom

I may sound like I'm teaching in my posts. I may be doing that indeed. Everything that I talk about which I limit what I will say about, I learned by watching Saguto videos and applying them, just like the rest of the others that leave awesome posts that I learn from to. For me this is a team effort. We don't know each other , but we all have the same goal. Crispy ball striking consistently. Everything that I tried new in Saguto training felt weird, odd and not really comfortable with it. Over the years, I have learned in golf if something feels that way, it has to be good. The thing for me that stands out as the biggest wonderful odd thing is the grip. It took some time even after I was told the proper way to grip the club. Once my grip was finally corrected, my ball striking shocked me and I it was with what I call a lazy swing. Best wishes to everyone that is trying to hit those crispy shots that really do make life much better. @@SagutoGolf

Thanks Ken - I'm glad the trail arm magic is performing well for you! Have a blessed day! Tom

I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you, Mark!! Here is a 9-Hole Course Vlog from a couple of years ago: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-YLVhf0VdWSw.html Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from 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. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/

I am glad to know that you enjoyed it, Wolfgang! My lessons on this "trail arm magic" have helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking. As such, I’ am confident this concept will perform well for you too! Yes - This swing key also applies to the driver. In fact, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-o0xscMyN3v8.html Beyond that, if you search the word "drive" on this channel you'll see some related content. Upon learning this swing properly you will be harnessing the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum". This is the reason my students and online school members of all age ranges end up bombing it farther than they ever had previously, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ This will provide a nice foundational understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag. Tom

I'm glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Mike! I simply "allow" the wrists to work as they should without forcing anything. If we pre-establish the connections properly in the setup and have a foundational base that facilitates a full centered turn without restriction, then once we've ingrained the correct actions through sequential drilling and repetition we can entrust the motion to the big muscles and allow the arms, wrists, hands, and club to simply go along for the ride and respond accordingly as if on autopilot. The power accumulators - including the proper arm, wrist, and hand action - will then naturally load and fire with no contrived manipulations or precise timing necessary, thereby returning the face to the position pre-established at address. It's called "giving up control to gain control", and it's the formula for consistently blissful ball striking and seemingly effortless power. Tom

I'm glad you enjoyed it! Sorry too disappoint, but my own personal "feels" are not relevant to you because they are unique to me. 😎 Beyond that, they do 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. The lessons and drills provide the guidelines and set the boundaries, while allowing ample leeway for each individual golfer to infuse and exercise their own uniqueness. Tom

My pleasure, Craig! Have fun out there this weekend working on that trail arm magic!! Tom

Been out this afternoon I can’t believe how much this works I just literally hit my best round . Hit a 77 on my local course which is 6 shots better than usual . Can’t believe it this is ridiculous I’ve been struggling with my driver for yrs but not today . Thanks buddy class tutoring 🏌️‍♂️

Awesome!! My lesson series on this "trail arm magic" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that this concept is performing well for you, too! Thanks for sharing your success with it and keep up the great work! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from 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. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/

I appreciate your kind words, Daryl, and I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you! I hope it performs well when you put it into practice! Rock on! Tom PS: By the way, since you are liking my channel's content, I think you will really enjoy my FREE mini course - “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” - where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/ PPS And if interested, here is a link to my guitar channel 😎: www.youtube.com/@TomsRockinGuitar

Awesome!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, Dennis; excellent job incorporating it into your swing!! Thanks so much for sharing your improvement and keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is performing well for you, I think you will also benefit from 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. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/

I'm glad you enjoying it! Yes - my lessons on this "trail arm magic" have helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking. I’m confident this concept will perform well for you too! Tom PS: Would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many 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

Thanks Craig - I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice! Yes - this swing key also applies to the driver. In fact, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-o0xscMyN3v8.html Upon learning this swing properly you will be harnessing the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum". This is the reason my students and online school members of all age ranges end up bombing it farther than they ever had previously, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ This will provide a nice foundational understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag. Tom

Yes - This swing key also applies to the driver. In fact, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-o0xscMyN3v8.html Beyond that, if you search the word "drive" on this channel you'll see some related content. And no - you will not be sacrificing - and, in fact, will likely be increasing - your clubhead speed by keeping it on the proper path. Upon learning this swing properly you will be harnessing the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum". This is the reason my students and online school members of all age ranges end up bombing it farther than they ever had previously, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ This will provide a nice foundational understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag. Tom

The lesson series on this "trail arm magic" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a wide variety of swing issues - including early extension - and experience great ball striking. As such I am confident this will perform well for you too! If interested here is an episode specific to the topic of early extension: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-RPBhaX_ILoE.html Tom PS: Would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews

Hi Steve, Yes - this swing key - as well as the weight-forward component - also apply to the driver. In fact, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-o0xscMyN3v8.html Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ This will provide a nice foundational understanding of the swing keys - including that forward weight load - that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag. After working through that, if you'd really like to get on the fast track towards properly learning this swing system in a comprehensive, sequential platform, please consider my online school. That is where you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish, along with diagnostic and corrective tools for resolving common swing, contact, and ball flight issues, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. Tom

@@SagutoGolf Thanks Tom, I will check these out. I watched a few of your other videos about stack and tilt. I tried that swing out today on the range and really hit the balls good. I'm definitly interested in that swing technique!

Hi Anish, This should not create stress or discomfort, but it can certainly feel restricted initially if your trail arm did not previously have this level of connectivity, and the external rotation of the arm may feel different as well. It is certainly acceptable to have a few inches of space between the trail elbow and the torso at the top, just like I have in my swing. The key is that the arm has not lost its "tucked" orientation and the elbow is definitely not flying away, meaning that it is in perfect position to reconnect in the downswing. "Gluing" it in there is a "feel" that is necessary for most amateurs to achieve this desired action. Thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Tom

The answer lies in ball flight laws. Clubface angle relative to target line is the primary influencer of the ball's starting line and face relative to path determines direction and degree of curvature. From there we can then do some reverse engineering to identify and neutralize the cause of a sideways shot. For example, it could be that your path has shallowed too much or that your swing still has some leftover remnants of subconscious compensatory moves that you made to neutralize a previously steeper path. Video and/or a launch monitor that provides path and face angle data will be very helpful in diagnosing the culprit. While there are certainly videos on my channel that may help, a better option for you would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many 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 Thanks - I'm glad to know that you are enjoying my content!! Tom

It's not necessarily something we should have to "try" to do, but yes - the trail arm does not full straighten until just past impact. If it occurs before that we have a swing flaw known as "early extension" (or "casting") along with the contact and ball flight issues inherent to that. Tom PS: Would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many 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

My pleasure, Jon - I'm glad you enjoyed it!

Nope - there's no "drag" at all if this is executed properly. This puts the trail arm in a perfect, loaded position to fire powerfully through the zone, while at the same time preserving the ideal downswing path. While there are certainly other videos on my channel that address this topic, a better option for you would be my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many 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 Tom

I'm glad you are enjoying my content, Jeff! It is certainly acceptable to have a few inches of space between the trail elbow and the torso at the top, just like I have in my swing. The key is that the arm has not lost its "tucked" orientation and the elbow is definitely not flying away, meaning that it is in perfect position to reconnect in the downswing. "Gluing" it in there is a "feel" that is necessary for most amateurs to achieve this desired action - at least until they have properly ingrained it. 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

LOL! Glad you enjoyed it, Joe!! TS

Professional clubfitters are going to dial your equipment in to precisely match the swing you bring to them on the day of your fitting. So, if for example on that particular day you were steep and across the line - and your objective from the session was to achieve a better ball flight and tighter dispersion pattern - then your fitting specs were designed to accommodate that exact swing. If you have since corrected your path, then a 2-degree upright lie angle - which is significant - may be causing you some issues with your ball flight. As such, I would definitely suggest going for another fitting. Tom

I'm glad to know that this lesson performed well for you! Your lead arm connection point is in the armpit area and no lower than that as we want that arm to travel 45 degrees across the upper chest during the backswing. Beyond that, a proper setup will free your body up to make a full and uninhibited turn. For example, weight forward 55/45 (up to 60/40 with the longer clubs), both feet flared out approximately 20 degrees with the knees similarly angled outward, arms hanging naturally from the shoulders (except for the driver, for which we push them out an inch or so to encourage more of the around-the-body motion needed for that lengthy shaft), and hands even with the inside of the lead thigh are prescribed setup features of the swing system I teach. This orientation provides for an unrestricted 45 degrees of tilted hip turn, at which point we only need to add another 45 degrees of shoulder turn for a full 90 degrees. The result is a centered, stress-free, flowing motion back and through, and a very body-friendly, consistent, powerful swing. While there are certainly videos on my channel that address this topic, a better option for you would be 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/ Keep up the great work! Tom

Yes - This swing key absolutely applies to the driver. In fact, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-o0xscMyN3v8.html Beyond that, if you search the word "drive" on this channel you'll see some related content. Upon learning this swing properly you will be harnessing the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum". This is the reason my students and online school members of all age ranges end up bombing it farther than they ever had previously, and I'm happy to let their unsolicited testimonials tell the story: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ This will provide a nice foundational understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag. Tom

If I am correctly surmising what you are referring to, then this video should summarize my opinion: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vG0UtsgRvUA.html Thanks, Tom PS: Would you like to learn some key aspects of the body-friendly, powerful, consistent, low-maintenance swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many 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

Hi Gary, There are a couple of things at play here. Regarding the first video that you referenced, the "feel" is straight arms. Of course the wrists hinge and the trail arm folds to 90 degrees, and I made a point to specifically mention that. Beyond that, I do my best to convey multiple “feels” or thoughts throughout the swing wherever possible. We're all different physiologically and psychologically, and something that resonates effectively with one golfer may not necessarily work for another. As such, it is very important to understand that the lessons on this channel - while fully aligned with the swing method I teach - address a variety of topics, issues, feels, and/or common flaws/fixes from one episode to the next. They are certainly not intended to be taken as a comprehensive, step-by-step, position-by-position learning platform like the structured curriculum of my online school, which I strongly recommend to anyone who truly wishes to get on the proper path towards owning this swing as it will make for a far more efficient and enjoyable learning process rather than haphazardly trying to piece things together through my RU-vid content. The lessons and drills provide the guidelines and set the boundaries, while allowing ample leeway for each individual golfer to infuse and exercise their own uniqueness. 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 of the school, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. Would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to my formal instruction style. Thanks, Tom

Thanks - I appreciate that! Tom

Hi Logan, My bag is now stocked with the new PXG 0311 GEN6 Driver & 3W, and 0311P irons. AeroTech Steel Fiber shafts in S-flex. The only thing I kept was my Edel custom-fitted putter. Thanks - I'm glad you're enjoying my videos! Tom PS: By the way, since my channel's content is connecting well with you, I think you will really like 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. Here's a link in case you’re interested in checking it out: go.saguto.golf/

Thanks David!! I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you, and I hope it performs well when you put it into practice!! Tom PS: Would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many 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

LOL! Mine are not for sale because I love them too much. However, I do recommend finding your local PXG rep and getting fitted. It's a great experience! Tom

@@SagutoGolf Just teasing Tom. I do love the gen 5 white/black combo. Struggling with split grip and no arm extension on the follow through!! Thx all your content!!

Absolutely, Chris - this swing key also applies to the driver. In fact, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-o0xscMyN3v8.html Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ This will provide a nice foundational understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag. Tom

Yes - to some extent it is, Ken. Although typically we are taught to put that sock - or tee, glove, towel, etc. - up in the armpit area, and this does not do enough to ingrain the level of connection needed. Instead, place that sock a few inches down the upper arm - about halfway between the shoulder and elbow - and then press it against the side of the ribcage. That's the type of "glue" needed to get that trail arm behaving properly! Tom PS: Would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many 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

My lesson series on this "trail arm magic" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking. I'm very glad to know that this concept is performing well for you, too. Nice job figuring it out!! Yes - This swing key also applies to the driver. In fact, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-o0xscMyN3v8.html Beyond that, if you search the word "drive" on this channel you'll see some related content. I am aware that many folks out there believe - and some even teach - that we must try to "hit up on the ball" with the driver. However, consider that in our stock setup with the driver the hands are even with the inside of the lead thigh (as they are with all clubs when playing a standard shot) and our ball position is even with the inside of the heel of the lead foot. This presets a very slight degree of forward shaft lean with the driver. Beyond that, the ball is behind the zero-point of the swing (which is even with the lead shoulder), meaning that without any contrived manipulations the club will still be on its descent - albeit very close to flat - at impact. So, perhaps with the exception of folks with slower swing speeds - or those Long Drive participants teeing it extra high and hitting maybe 1-2 balls out of 10 onto a 60-yard wide "fairway" - in general the path is still ever so slightly down. In fact, the PGA Tour average with the driver is actually minus (e.g.: downward) 1.5 degrees - nearly level - and it should feel level - but slightly down nonetheless. (Here is an article on Ping’s website addressing this topic - ping.com/en-us/blogs/proving-grounds/optimal-launch-and-spin#:~:text=According%20to%20Trackman%2C%20PGA%20Tour,85%25%20ball%2Dflight%20laws ) For these reasons I do not advocate trying to hit up on the ball, and efforts to do so due to erroneous advice has caused many an amateur significant issues with their driver. Upon learning this swing properly you will be harnessing the tremendous power source known as "angular momentum". This is the reason my students and online school members of all age ranges end up bombing it farther than they ever had previously, 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 for your message and keep up the great work! Tom

@@SagutoGolfthank you for this response! Forever grateful I came across your channel this season. I'm a high handicapper finishing my 4th year and this season I shaved about 8 points (32 to currently 23.5 😂, short game failure in particular) most of which happened after a handful of your videos reaffirming certain things and teaching plenty of others. Will be a follower for the rest of my golf "career"!

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

I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you, and I'm thrilled for your improvements to date!! It is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-o0xscMyN3v8.html Oftentimes when golfers are hitting everything well except for the longer clubs - which is quite normal early in the swing change process as a golfer gets used to applying the weight-forward concept to the fairway woods and driver - it can be attributed to one of the following: 1) Their hips are not continuing their lateral slide through impact. This is common with the longer clubs as the wider stance means that the hips have a greater distance to travel. If the hips stop moving laterally towards the target on the downswing then their rotation takes over, inhibiting any further necessary forward weight loading (we should be 80/20 forward halfway down, 90/10 at impact, and 95/5 in the finish), changing the low point and rerouting the club into a steeper angle of attack. This can produce a variety of undesirable results including fat and thin contact, topped shots and popups, straight pulls, and “banana” slices. Of great importance is keeping your upper torso/head in place (in other words, not moving towards the target from a face-on view) while the hips execute the lateral slide action. This preserves the swing center and the desired shallow AoA. 2) They are not allowing the length of the club to dictate the backswing path and are getting too steep as a result. The shaft length of the longer clubs encourages more of an around the body backswing as established by the shaft plane at address. It may "feel" flat as they take it back along the shaft plane for the first few feet, but as long as they maintain the "weight forward, shoulder down, and hands in" components while allowing the club to work around them, it should put them in the proper position at the top so they can attack the ball from the inside. (A good feel for that lead shoulder is "down and in, under the chin".) 3) As it relates to the driver, many believe - and some even teach - that we must try to "hit up on the ball". However, consider that in our stock setup with the driver the hands are even with the inside of the lead thigh (as they are with all clubs when playing a standard shot) and our ball position is even with the inside of the heel of the lead foot. This presets a very slight degree of forward shaft lean with the driver. Beyond that, the ball is behind the zero-point of the swing (which is even with the lead shoulder), meaning that without any contrived manipulations the club will still be on its descent - albeit very close to flat - at impact. So, perhaps with the exception of folks with slower swing speeds - or those Long Drive participants teeing it extra high and hitting maybe 1-2 balls out of 10 onto a 60-yard wide "fairway" - in general the path is still ever so slightly down. In fact, the PGA Tour average with the driver is actually minus (e.g.: downward) 1.5 degrees - nearly level - and it should feel level - but slightly down nonetheless. (Here is an article on Ping’s website addressing this topic - ping.com/en-us/blogs/proving-grounds/optimal-launch-and-spin#:~:text=According%20to%20Trackman%2C%20PGA%20Tour,85%25%20ball%2Dflight%20laws ) If you've not already joined, have you considered enrolling in the online school and taking your learning - and your game - to the next level? That's where - in addition to detailed lessons and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step, position-by-position from setup to finish - you'll find diagnostic tools for identifying/resolving swing and ball flight issues when they arise, plus advanced level instruction, and much more. Thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - are now enjoying the best golf of their lives as a result, and their unsolicited testimonials tell the story quite well: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews. At just $14.99/month or $149.99 per year the value in terms of what you get for that price point is beyond comprehension, and based on proven results it represents by far the best golf instruction deal on the planet. And if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. Keep up the great work!! 💪💪 Tom

@@SagutoGolf Thank you for the detailed info! I kind of believe i am doing what you described in #2 and need to get the club working around me more. I can say your content thus far though has 100 percent help me better visualize and feel what should happen in my swing. I will check out the videos and your website. Thanks again!

I was using JumboMax Ultralite grips in extra-large for much of 2022 and the first part of 2023. I had wanted to give them a try for a few reasons, including the fact that DeChambeau uses them and we share similar swing philosophies. I personally love the feel as well as how they help to keep my hands quiet through the zone. Now, having said that, I recently purchased a new set of PXG's, and since they don't carry the Jumbo's in-house I went with their largest available grip, which is a midsize. I absolutely love the clubs, and I'm putting the factory grips through the playing test before deciding whether or not to have them regripped. There are no issues with the Jumbos and I still really like the way they feel; that's just where I'm at presently. The Jumbos are not necessarily for everyone - and my fingers are a bit longer than average - so I routinely tell folks to "try before you buy." However, having a properly sized grip that feels both comfortable and secure is critically important as it is our only connection to the object that is going to deliver us blissful joy or deep anguish, yet it is perhaps also the most overlooked equipment fitting component in golf. Keep it KFCrispy! Tom

Hi Ralph, First of all, it is certainly acceptable to have a few inches of space between the trail elbow and the torso at the top, just like I have in my swing. The key is that the arm has not lost its "tucked" orientation and the elbow is definitely not flying away, meaning that it is in perfect position to reconnect in the downswing. "Gluing" it in there is a "feel" that is necessary for most amateurs to achieve this desired action. As to the rest of your message, you may be interested to know that a significant percentage of my online school members are in their 60's, 70's, and 80's - i.e.: a smorgasbord of chronic ailments, physical limitations, back/shoulder/knee/hip pain, arthritis, and joint replacements - and they are overwhelmingly elated to experience the dramatic pain-free game improvement, seemingly effortless power, and resulting enjoyment that this swing affords them. It all begins with a proper setup which provides for a free-flowing motion. Upon that good foundation a repeatable swing which produces consistently crispy impact can be built. Have you looked into the comprehensive, sequential learning platform of the online school yet? That's where - among many other courses and lessons covering various aspects of the game - you will find very detailed instruction and drills that take you through the entire swing step-by-step from setup to finish. 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 if you'd like to first "dip a toe in the water" prior to diving into the school, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ That is where you can learn some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner. You don't need the flexibility of a Romanian gymnast - or even of this far less pliable golf instructor - to execute this swing, experience great ball striking, and reclaim - or even exceed - yardages from years past. I hope you'll give the school some thought. Yes - this swing system is golf's version of the Fountain of Youth, and the results speak for themselves. 😎 Tom

There are two things at play that are embedded in your question: 1) Discovering and dialing in our ideal swing tempo, and 2) Feeling that transition - or the change in direction - so we don't rush our downswing from the top and thereby lose our sequencing (a very common affliction within the amateur golfing realm). Our perfect tempo/rhythm - which is unique to each of us individually - thereby enables us to gather and unload the various components in proper order for seemingly effortless, powerful ball striking bliss. Here are some lesson videos related to this topic: - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-VtufwVMChHg.html - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-oNy1dyEQ2cc.html - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-HIBcDxGHjqk.html TS

@@SagutoGolf thank you so much

I have absolutely no problem with that! Let your ball striking and shot shape be your guide. Tom

Well, if the face is square at address and open at impact, then you are likely either 1) manipulating the club - consciously or subconsciously - with the hands at some point in the motion, or 2) some component of your swing is either out of sequence or not being properly executed. It's impossible for me to offer an accurate diagnosis without seeing your swing, which would be beyond the scope of this forum. I believe you will benefit well from working through 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. Here is the link: go.saguto.golf/ Tom

Hi Rick, Mr. Hogan made adjustment to counteract his hooking tendencies that plagued him early in his career. For example, his weak grip and cupped left wrist condition. However, the tucked trail arm was not such a "compensation", and properly executed it can pretty much put the entire swing on autopilot. This is why my lesson series on this "trail arm magic" has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a host of swing issues and experience great ball striking. By the way, it is certainly acceptable to have a few inches of space between the trail elbow and the torso at the top, just like I have in my swing. The key is that the arm has not lost its "tucked" orientation and the elbow is definitely not flying away, meaning that it is in perfect position to reconnect in the downswing. "Gluing" it in there is a "feel" that is necessary for most amateurs to achieve this desired action. Tom PS: Here is 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 some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/

@SagutoGolf yes your don't look at the ball and teaching the Hogan tuck has been instrumental for me. I built my own driving range and apply as munch of your teaching and what I can find that helps me. I am about self taught out from watching videos. I feel in order me to get better I need to have a one on one lesson from the you tube people I have learned from like you. I'm just missing something and can't quite figure it out. I feel when I don't over think and just let it happen I'm not to shabby, but I know I have more distance in me even at 56 yrs old. I really just started this year to figure stuff out and hopefully by next year this time I'll know when to use what club for what shot and how far everything should go. Lot more to this golf then I ever thought but I'm up to the challenge. The old saying you don't know what you don't know and I don't know. Samething when I started bassfishing.

There's no need for you to "prove" anything. Of course there is more to the swing than this, otherwise there wouldn't be any need for our profession. 😎 However, I can say with certainty as validated by reams of unsolicited feedback that my lesson series on this trail arm action has helped countless golfers across the globe to overcome a wide variety of swing issues and experience great ball striking. Thnaks, Tom Saguto, PGA

That's my transitional move from the top of the backswing, Russ. It's along the lines of what I'm demonstrating in these videos: - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-dB4ItR3guGU.html - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-I5XYgKopTb4.html - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-iejRWhuB7y8.html Tom

I'm very glad to know that my instruction content and teaching style are resonating with you, Tom!! And yes - this tucked trail arm component pairs nicely with the "Buttons to the Sky" lesson. 40-50 huge Eagles fans??? Wow. I grew up in a Giants household - the hapless Giants, nowadays - so I'm not sure I could stomach that..... 😆😆 I appreciate your interest. I had phased out in-person lessons awhile back so I could dedicate more time to my online school. At this point I'm not sure if I will resume them, but you can feel free to check back periodically see if I've reconsidered. However, once my schedule permits I most likely will again be offering virtual private instruction and coaching to my school's members to assist with their progress, and this can be done for any member from anywhere around the globe. You may learn more about these prospective a la carte options here: saguto.golf/lessons As for the online school, thousands of men and women from across the globe spanning all age ranges and talent levels 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 Thanks so much for your kind words and keep up the great work!! Tom

@@SagutoGolf thanks - I kinda of knew that from your website but was hoping for a one off. I'll take a look at virutal instruction but I recall seeing a message stating you are already at max students at present time. But I will check back from time to time. Stay well and keep hitting Crispies!!

Absolutely - this swing key also applies to the driver. In fact, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-o0xscMyN3v8.html. Beyond that, if you search the word "drive" on this channel you'll see some related content. Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Keys You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ Featuring 17 videos and 45 minutes of detailed lesson and drill content, this is a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag, as well as an introduction to the formal learning method that has countless thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many accomplished, low-handicap, competitive players and spanning all age ranges from junior to super-senior - now enjoying the best golf of their lives: saguto.golf/p/sagutogolfreviews Tom Saguto, PGA

Sure, Ron - that's a byproduct of the correct tilting. turning, and extending actions. You may have also heard me say things like "point your lead shoulder at the ball", "point your shirt buttons to the sky", "keep your relationship with the ball", etc. 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. The lessons and drills provide the guidelines and set the boundaries, while allowing ample leeway for each individual golfer to infuse and exercise their own uniqueness. Would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many 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 Thanks for your comment! Tom

Thanks Simon!!

Hi James, I tend to not concern myself with what others are saying out there or any ensuing debates thereof and instead elect to "stay in my lane" with regard to lesson content. That's certainly not a slap against other methodologies; it's simply that I know what I teach works for me and for countless golfers across the globe who continue to flood my inbox with unsolicited testimonials of enjoying the best golf of their lives. For example, my lesson series on this "trail arm magic" has helped so many folks to overcome a myriad of issues and experience great ball striking. as this relates to your specific question, if you nail down this proper trail arm attachment and action then it will pretty much put the lead arm exactly where it needs to be from setup all the way through to the finish. Thanks, Tom PS: 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 some key aspects of the swing system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/

Thanks Tom, I was asking your opinion as if there was anywhere I’d go to ask about hogan it would be to you

😆😆😆 Hilariously well said, Thomas, and very nice to hear from you! Keep on twitching and crisping! Cheers, Tom

The stock shot shape for this swing system is a powerful baby push-draw. However, with just some minor setup adjustments we can work it the other way just as easily. Tom PS: Would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many 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

You may be getting a little bit of a disconnect with your arm structure. Try squeezing a balloon, inflatable ball, or something similar between your forearms and keeping it in place throughout the entirety of the motion. Beyond that, while there are certainly videos on my channel that address this topic, a better option for you would be 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

@@SagutoGolf thanks for the reply. It’s more of a physical limitation. I don’t have the flexibility to come all the way around with straight arms without torquing the hell out of my lead knee and putting a lot of strain on my back. I’ve tried splaying my lead foot out and that helps some but my arm either has to fold some or in order to keep it straight I have to stop the follow through short with the shaft pointing right of the target line and the clubface open. Even with a ball between my arms I can’t get all the way around to a proper finish unless I bend my arm. I’m 65 and about as flexible as a 2x4. I signed up for the mini course ages ago and have watched pretty much all your videos but this one aspect of the 9-3 swing still haunts me. Due to a left shoulder injury and surgery 15 years ago the 9-3 swing is my full swing. Like I said I’m striking the ball very good so maybe folding the lead arm a little is just something I’ll have to live with. Out of curiosity what does it hurt to fold the arm a little? Loss of power? I hit the ball straight and my 7 iron distance is about 145yds.

Mike's swing is poetry in motion, right?! Thanks - I'm very glad to know that this lesson resonated with you! Tom PS: Would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many 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

Well, the good news is that you can practice the trail arm tuck while you're cooking, eating, watching football, shoveling snow......😎 Stay warm up there. I'm sure you'll get a few more decent playing days before Ol' Man Winter shows up! Tom

Unfortunately, such sorcery from this dark underworld of golf instruction rarely finds its way to the mainstream because if too many folks found out about it the mainstream would then be rendered irrelevant....... 😎 Consider that despite all the advances in equipment, technology, golf course grooming, etc. the average golfer still struggles to break 100. Epic failures within the realm of “conventional” instruction, perhaps??? So many misconstrued and/or misguided teachings - such as taking the club straight back to create that disconnected "width", turning the shoulders level while independently lifting the arms, shifting into and torquing against a firm trail side, firing the hips, actively rolling the hands through impact, etc. - have relegated generations of golfers to the vast abyss of inconsistency and chronic frustration (and chronic back/knee/hip pain as well). I’m doing my best here to clear these up one by one and put an end to this madness…. In actuality, our straight lead arm - which is the radius of our swing arc - provides all the width we need, and by maintaining our connections and staying centered the result is a very consistent, body-friendly, and extremely powerful swing. Would you like to learn some key aspects of the swing I teach in a more structured manner? If so, then here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker”: go.saguto.golf/ It's a great way to gain a fundamental understanding of this system as well as an introduction to the instruction style that has thousands of men and women from across the globe - including many 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 Tom

@@SagutoGolf interesting, I'll check it out

You got it, Goldie! Keep it tucked to keep it KFCrispy!! Tom

Yes - this swing key also applies to the driver. In fact, it is essentially the same swing with every club; just some minor setup differences and naturally occurring shaft plane changes as we graduate up in club length from short irons to woods. To demonstrate, you'll find towards the end of this episode some practice range footage of me hitting a 7 iron, 3 wood, and driver: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-o0xscMyN3v8.html Here is a link to my FREE mini course “The Top 3 Things You Need to Be a Great Ball Striker” where you can learn some aspects of the system I teach in a more structured manner: go.saguto.golf/ This will provide a nice foundational understanding of the swing keys that will ultimately get you mashing the ball through your entire bag. Tom