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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: 26 November 2010
Comments: 3
And happy clubs hit better shots. Yes, that's an old Surgism. You've seen guys on the PGA Tour, while waiting on the tee, get out a tee and clean the groves with fierce concentration. Why? If... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 25 November 2010
First of all, Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family from mine. And thank you to the ever growing PPGS family. I wouldn't be here without you. This was one heck of a year. I am still moved each... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 24 November 2010
As we've discussed, the perfect swing path is like a Ferris wheel. Of course, we can't swing like a Ferris wheel. But with the Peak Performance Golf Swing we can get pretty close. One of my... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 23 November 2010
Comments: 2
Don put it to me! As a club fitter and Certified PPGS teacher, I jump between your clubs and your swing. Actually, it's kind of cool. Don has done fantastic work on alignment. He is so, “... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 22 November 2010
My students don't beat balls on the lesson tee. They earn them. That may sound pretty tough, but I want my students to think about what they are doing. In order to perform the Peak... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 21 November 2010
Yup. The slice may be the most common swing problem known to golfers. We've discussed a variety of the reasons why golfers slice. It can be anything from the club itself to poor alignment. In... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 20 November 2010
You are how you are. You are what your abilities tell you you are. Wanting to “grip it and rip it” isn't for you … or any golfer. The biggest problem I think we all have is power and the lack... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 19 November 2010
Comments: 1
We received a question on the blog about problems with getting it out of the sand, especially about the wedge going too deep and getting buried. Usually this problem is cause by swing down into the... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 19 November 2010
Yesterday, I talked about the “volcano drill” for helping you with sand play. I've got another that you can follow up with. Once you get the feeling of thrown the ball or sand up to your... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 18 November 2010
Playing Golf in the Rain: Surge's Tips for Staying Dry and Scoring Well Stuck playing in the rain? Whether it's a tournament or you're just toughing it out, the right preparation can save your... Read More