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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: 23 March 2012
Comments: 44
With any sport, practice is important. But, we must know our limits and stay away from injuries due to overworking our bodies. It's also important not to form bad habits while practicing our craft as... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 22 March 2012
Comments: 46
As most of you know, the Swing Surgeon team of golf instructors recently introduced our online golf lessons. With this program, golfers from all over the world are able to send us videos of their... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 21 March 2012
Comments: 43
Recently, George Morris submitted a question pertaining to the limited turn aspect of the Peak Performance Golf Swing. He was confused about the amount of turn that is being taught and thought that... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 20 March 2012
Comments: 65
Today's daily has to do with posture and dynamic balance. In the Peak Performance Golf Swing, the hands should hang directly underneath the chin area when setting up over the ball. You shouldn't feel... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 19 March 2012
Comments: 84
Doc Griffin is back to put the finishing touches on his very informative, comprehensive series on club fitting. I've been really impressed watching Doc explain all the ways in which getting fit for... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 17 March 2012
Comments: 88
Happy St. Patrick's Day to everyone in the Surge Nation! Fittingly, I've got a question today that comes all the way from Northern Ireland, which has become the home country of the world's number one... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 16 March 2012
Comments: 44
I don't typically get asked questions about what type of grip works best with the Peak Performance Golf Swing. But, Eileen sent one in because her understanding was that interlocking or overlapping... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 15 March 2012
Comments: 53
Lewis Shannon submitted a question to the website about lie angles. Because we are vertical swingers, Lewis asked if the lie angle of the club should also be vertical to match the swing. Well,... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 14 March 2012
Comments: 44
I received a question from a gentleman named Bob Knuth, who has had issues with both of his shoulders. He wanted to know if there was a way to make a good swing while limiting the usage of his right... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 13 March 2012
Comments: 60
With the Peak Performance Golf Swing, hitting a driver uses the same swing as hitting an iron. However, there are setup changes that are made, including ball position. Many golfers think that they... Read More