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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: 13 August 2010
Fog (fog?) was definitely a major influence in the first day of the 92nd PGA Championship, holding back the start of the tournament by over three hours. Don and DJ discuss that first day of play and... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 12 August 2010
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 11 August 2010
DJ, Don and Don are all at the 92nd PGA Championship in beautiful (if a bit wet) Kohler, Wisconsin at Whistling Straits, the extraordinary Pete Dye design course. I'm sure you'll be hearing a bit of... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 9 August 2010
A reoccurring question that I see on the blogs involves where impact is being made on the face of the golf club. A common misconception is that lie angle has a bearing on this. It does not. More... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 9 August 2010
We have a question here from Inner Circle member Segnet. He says, “My body seems to be twisted! I can line up my feet parallel left just fine. Yesterday at the driving range, I met a local... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 8 August 2010
We have a question from an Inner Circle member, Ttenrab. T says: “I am having success with the shorter irons, but the longer irons and driver have problems when using the PPGS swing. How do... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 7 August 2010
One of the greatest dangers teaching pros face is the sun. Spending anywhere from 8 to 10 hours out on the lesson tee five to six days a week can cause real problems. The Surge sees his dermatologist... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 5 August 2010
It had been four long months since the Surge had taken a full swing at a golf ball. Doctors'€™ orders. No golf. Three months after his open heart surgery, after three months of rehab, after all the... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 4 August 2010
We have a question from an Inner Circle member, Richard. He says, “Hi, Surge, thoroughly enjoyed your teaching, and have slashed at 10 in 2 months…. Could you advise the correct breathing... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 3 August 2010
We have a question for Inner Circle member, Bobcat 2. Bobcat says: “I seem to be getting into a reverse C at the top which I think is due to the vertical plane. How do I avoid that backward... Read More