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Ferris Wheel and The Perfect Golf Swing
Ferris Wheel and The Perfect Golf Swing
Authored by: Brady
Posted on: 3 May 2026

A student named Jim Wiley sent in a comment that stopped Surge in his tracks — and it's worth sharing with every golfer who's ever struggled with consistency.

Jim made the case that a more vertical swing is easier to repeat because it removes one of the trickiest timing requirements in the rotational swing: squaring the clubface at impact. He backed it up with three analogies. Bowling — try taking the ball around your body and releasing at exactly the right moment. Rock skipping — go straight back and through, or good luck controlling where it lands. And landing a plane approaching the runway from the side, having to time your turn perfectly just before touchdown - known as crabbing. All three hit home, but that last one is especially sharp. The plane is still moving fast. So are you at impact — accelerating as hard as... Read More

Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 16 April 2012
Comments: 43
Most golf instruction today teaches a big turn, which calls for the front knee to collapse in. But with a limited turn, vertical swing, there is no need for the front leg to move more than a few... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 13 April 2012
Comments: 103
Today I'd like to give you all an update on what I've been working on with my swing. Because I conduct golf schools and private lessons on a regular basis, it's important for me to always be on top... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 12 April 2012
Comments: 18
Sometimes people are struck with injuries that inhibit them to play golf or even practice. These unfortunate injuries could stem from any number of reasons, none of which are from swinging the golf... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 11 April 2012
Comments: 115
If you're having some problems understanding the bump than today's daily is for you. The bump is critical because it's what pulls your arms down into position to make solid impact on the ball. This... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 10 April 2012
Comments: 17
After Doc Griffin's series on the importance of club fitting, we had a discussion about peoples' expectations after getting fitted for the proper clubs. Many people might have the misconception that... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 9 April 2012
Comments: 40
If Bubba Watson proved anything this weekend at The Masters, it's that you have to be able to judge your distance on a hole that's uphill or downhill. Figuring out just how much yardage to add or... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 7 April 2012
Comments: 30
When I first started studying the physics and physiology of the golf swing, my mentor Dr. Ned Armstrong told me that the body alerts you with stress and strain as a prelude to pain. A question was... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 6 April 2012
Comments: 43
Henri sent in a question after he heard a famous golfer discussing some common mistakes that amateurs make in their golf swings. He wondered if it related to vertical swingers as well. "Johnny Miller... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 5 April 2012
Comments: 23
Many kids in school are on spring break at this time of year. Some go on vacation with their families while others use the extra time to work on becoming better athletes in their respective sports.... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 4 April 2012
Comments: 33
When it comes to the continuity of flow in a golf swing, many people think that there should be a pause at the top of the backswing. Harold sent in a question that pertained to this very subject and... Read More