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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: 9 December 2009
I can'€™t tell you how many lessons or golf schools I have given where a students have injuries on their hands that need the help and protection of adhesive bandages, better known as Band-... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 8 December 2009
One of my long time students, Dan, my life insurance agent, called to discuss my policy with me. He started by discussing the previous day'€™s PPGS daily article about as we get older we... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 7 December 2009
One piece takeaway or two, asks Phil. His bigger question is how can he make a smooth backswing when he has to change direction in mid-stream in the back swing after lifting the club into... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 6 December 2009
There is an old saying that there are two things we can'€™t avoid in life: death and taxes. I'€™m sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but we have to add another to the list. For golfers,... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 5 December 2009
Brad, in his question below, asks what bounce is on his wedges. Let'€™s see if we can shed some light and help Brad and all of us on the importance of Bounce. Brad Kile says: I have a... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 4 December 2009
Comments: 5
I read some of the blogs after the 12/3 article on helping avoid or cure elbow pain. A few blogs mentioned using arms band wraps below the elbow. I can'€™t believe I forgot that, as I... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 3 December 2009
Comments: 1
December started off with a bang with Dr. Armstrong'€™s answer to Bruce Jones question about should he put off back surgery since using the PPGS swing his pain was diminishing. There were... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 2 December 2009
I was giving a playing lesson several days ago. My student, JM, revived an old question: should he tee it up on a par three. He'd seen a few Tour pros in the fall season NOT tee it up. And JM... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 1 December 2009
Comments: 1
Bruce has a problem. It's his back. Here's what he wrote. Surge, Help please! I am feeling very nervous. I love to play golf. I'€™m about a 15 handicap and play about once a week, I am... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 30 November 2009
How many times have you been on the same line as another player and watched their putt to see the roll. They make the putt or roll it dead stiff and you are sure the line is correct. Then... Read More