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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: 9 January 2011
Comments: 1
All right. Golf pros seem to have an abundance of clubs. It comes with the territory. Yesterday I suggested a higher lofted driver for wet and cold conditions. Well, a few of my friends suggested not... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 8 January 2011
Most drivers come with a 10.5 loft, which is kind of the industry standard. That'€™s O.K. in warmer weather and warmer climates. But when it gets cold, like winter here in the foothills of... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 6 January 2011
Comments: 4
Welcome! This is my first video on the new site. And I want to thank everyone for your enthusiasm. We had so many visitors the first day our poor tech guys and gals have been at it 24/7 to make... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 24 December 2010
I talked to The Surge about today'€™s video. He said I should definitely do it. This isn'€™t about golf equipment or golf balls or golf tips. This is a thank you. From me and my wife to all of you... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 21 December 2010
I saw a lot of it at our winter tournament. That old back leg straightened up in the backswing. That's cause by the front leg bending too much and/or too much turn. If you turn beyond the toe... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 21 December 2010
I've noticed at our schools and at the tournament, there's a tendency for golfers to keep their front foot flat during the lateral left shift, the “bump,” as they move forward to the finish.... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 20 December 2010
For years you've been taught that, in the backswing, you keep your club low and wide, reaching back as far as you can. I saw some of this at the tournament. And you'll see that advice... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 18 December 2010
I'll admit. My reading tends to the business end of my business: teaching. I don't devote a whole bunch of time on “current” best sellers about how to hurt your back. It just leads to... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 17 December 2010
It was truly a good time had by all. Yes, the weather could have been better, but everyone's spirits warmed things up. It was truly an amazing time. What a great group! Here's a sight for... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 16 December 2010
It's the lateral left (for right handers) shift. I call it “the bump” for short. At our recent tournament we had supervised practice and a morning clinic and there were many questions about “... Read More