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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: 3 June 2010
I'm going to talk about something today that is good for everybody, but it's probably even more for ladies. It's a concept I call “clearing the chest.” If you've taken a lot of lessons and... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 2 June 2010
Got a question from Larry Jacobs, the nutrition and exercise guru. It's a good one and I see it happen to a lot of folks. I saw a video that showed his right or back foot was straight,... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 1 June 2010
One of my favorite students (I use the term somewhat loosely) when I was Director of Golf Instruction at Harbour Town Golf Links was semi-retired businessman and Harbour Town member, Fred Wynn. Fred... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 30 May 2010
We got a question from Jackie on the blog. We going to look at her situation and see if we can help her out and everybody else. Jackie says, “I'm having problems off the tee box with my... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 29 May 2010
I got an awesome question from Bill. It's really how we learn and how can we not make so many mistakes. I guess that would not only help us in golf but all our life. “Say we have this open... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 28 May 2010
I have a question from Cory who is an Inner Circle member and it is really a very good question. I think again a lot of us probably suffer with this. '€œI am having a terrible time with my... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 27 May 2010
Hello, Serge here. We got a question from Gary. The thing I like about some of these questions on the blog, I couldn'€™t sit here and dream up some of these. This one is really awesome. It... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 26 May 2010
Tim asked an important question about having a back injury. So let's see what he says and asks and see how we are going to answer him. Tim says, “After sustaining a back injury resulting... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 25 May 2010
Hello, Surge here. Got a question from Ted and he asks, “Can you talk about the lower body move after completing the backswing. How do you feel the power build up on the right side?” Really... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 24 May 2010
I had an opportunity to speak with Surge this afternoon and in the course of our conversation mentioned to him a particular fitting session that I had with a long drive competitor. He asked... Read More