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Plumb Bobbing Putts
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 25 May 2013
Comments: 13

I don't get a chance to talk about putting all that often, so I thought today would be as good as any to answer a question on the subject. Brian Sullivan sent in a question about plumb bobbing via our customer support page. Plumb bobbing is a putting tip that has been around for a long time. Some people swear by it while others think it's a complete waste of time.

Name: BRIAN SULLIVAN
Request or Help Needed: How to use plumb bobbing with putter on the green

I'll provide my opinions on plumb bobbing today, but I'd also like to hear from you. Have you ever tried it? If so, have you had success with it? Use the comment section below to share your experiences.

This is actually a controversial subject as I've mentioned above because some people think plumb bobbing is a great way to line up putts and others completely disagree. I think the reason some people may not like it is because they don't necessarily know how... Read More

Finding Your Tempo
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 24 May 2013
Comments: 6
Today's question has to do with tempo and timing. These are actually two different aspects that must work together to build consistency. Whether you are an aggressive player who likes to play fast or... Read More
Offset Clubs and Face Alignment
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 22 May 2013
Comments: 9
As you could probably decipher from the title above, today's topic has to do with club fitting. So, I made sure to correspond with Doc Griffin in the hopes we could all be on the same page when it... Read More
Causes & Remedies For Blisters
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 21 May 2013
Comments: 13
Do you tend to develop blisters on your hands or fingers when playing golf? If you do have blisters, it's not necessarily something you have to play through. It could be that your grip or grip... Read More
Surge Announces First PPGS Training Facility Outside Of The United States
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 19 May 2013
Comments: 6
I am pleased to announce that Golfclub Roxenisse at Catharinenburg in Melissant, Holland is the first PPGS training facility outside of the United States. It's a wonderful golf course that was home... Read More
Putting Problems? Check Your Eyes!
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 19 May 2013
Comments: 23
Putting accounts for a lot of strokes during a round of golf. The key is to avoid any three putts and short misses. If you're having any trouble with your putter and missing more putts than usual, it... Read More
Plane Check with Tee In End Of Grip
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 18 May 2013
Comments: 36
There are a lot of other golf websites that are available online, and some provide tips and drills like we do here. The only difference is that this is the only place where you can go to learn the... Read More
Lift Both Arms Up In The Backswing
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 16 May 2013
Comments: 18
Today's question comes from one of our female Surgites. Tina B. is having some trouble getting the club vertical in the backswing, and says the only way that she's able to do so is by cocking her... Read More
Stopping a Golf Ball on the Green with Wedges
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 14 May 2013
Comments: 25
Have you ever become frustrated on the golf course because of your inability to stop the ball on the green? There can be many factors that cause this, all of which contribute to your ball rolling off... Read More
Vertical Backswing & Disconnect Of Left Arm
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 13 May 2013
Comments: 20
Some rotational golfers have a negative opinion about the vertical golf swing that I teach. As you can read below, Jim Des Londes claims that a few of the pros he knows suggest that an upright swing... Read More
Where Is The Center Of The Swing?
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 11 May 2013
Comments: 16
With the Peak Performance Golf Swing, the arms swing around the sternum because of the limited turn that we make. That means the sternum, not your forward shoulder, is the center of the swing. We don... Read More