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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: 23 May 2010
Surge here! Got another question from the blog. This is one from Ludwig. He says, “I really enjoy your mini-lessons. I find myself too jerky as I start my downswing and therefore miss the... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 22 May 2010
Comments: 2
Surge here! We got a question from Mike about the grip, like we've been doing the last couple of days. We'll stay on the grip because this is a really good question. Mike says, “I have the... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 21 May 2010
Surge here. There was a question on the blog and it's a really good one. According to this, we've got a really sick puppy. Ruben says, “I'm shanking my short pitch or short chip shots. I do... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 20 May 2010
In this audio the Surge takes on the problem of topping the ball. Inner Circle member Razkan, who just took up the game, gets it off the tee quite well and does fine with putting. As he puts... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 19 May 2010
In today'€™s recording the Surge asks you to change your ideas about feeling the club. This tip came up because of a question an Inner Circle member asked about knowing his '€œplace in space... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 18 May 2010
(Health Note: The Surge is now in a cardio program of rather intense exercise [7 a.m.] while being continuously monitored. His visit to his cardiac surgeon showed he was doing fine. The only... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 17 May 2010
Comments: 1
Barrie had a good question on the blog and the Surge needed to jump on it. Golfers trying to change from a rotational swing or just trying to get into a vertical swing sometimes get caught... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 16 May 2010
In today'€™s recording, the Surge breaks a '€œglass ceiling'€ for lady golfers. Just like the '€œSurgism'€ that says, '€œThe ball doesn'€™t know what club you'€™re using,'€ the ball also... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 15 May 2010
The Surge is now allowed to spend a bit longer reviewing the Inner Circle and blog questions. But the docs just want him to rest and relax. It'€™s difficult to imagine The Surge doing R... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 14 May 2010
  Greg MacDonnell, PGA, is the head instructor at the Don Trahan Golf Academy. He has taught the Peak Performance Golf Swing to thousands of visitors to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina... Read More