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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: 15 December 2010
O.K. I know I'm going to say something in this video that, well, sort of goes a little contrary to what you been told for a long, long time. BUt if there's one thing I know, Certified club... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 14 December 2010
It sure was a busy week. We started out in North Carolina with our first PPGS Teacher Certification Clinic. So that process is on the way. Thursday through Saturday was the first PPGS Winter... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 13 December 2010
If you're in the chilly north consider the winter months the best time to get your equipment ready for spring. This is the time to get new grips and club fitting — loft, lie, shaft. Check out... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 12 December 2010
At our last golf school a few of the students began to develop blisters. We were hitting quite a few balls. Well, the guys started sharing some white, stiff fabric tape. It didn't last long... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 11 December 2010
This is one of those Northern Hemisphere things again. Do you have a game plan to keep (golf) fit in the winter? Someone came in on the blog asking what he should do to keep in shape when... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 10 December 2010
We thought you might like to see the opening clinic and demonstration at Old South Golf Links and our Winter Tournament. The Surge and DJ did an excellent demonstration of the Peak Performance... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 10 December 2010
Put it own on paper (or your Blackberry, iPhone or Droid). Concerning your golf game, what do you want to see happen in 2011? Better putting? Better play around the green? Weight loss? A... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 9 December 2010
I recently got some questions on the blog about “bounce” and wedges and what it all means. So the Surge said, “have at it.” All irons have “bounce,” but it almost always is in reference to... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 8 December 2010
For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, it's cold. I know, you guys and gals “down under,” and our visitors and members in India, South Africa, and South America, are all enjoying... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 7 December 2010
Amazing. A long time student pointed out a “new” training aid on The Golf Channel: a jacket to help you keep your arms close to the body. No, no, no. In the Peak Performance Golf Swing we... Read More