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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: 5 November 2009
I was reading questions and comments following one of my daily articles and this one jumped out at me as it is quite long and chock full of good information. I decided to use this as an... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 4 November 2009
I saw this blog from John and his question hits home with a lot of golfers. John Spurr says: Don, I have been talking with a teaching golf pro about glasses. He noticed that I was wearing... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 3 November 2009
The other day, Elaine wrote her question (see below) saying that her husband, a good player, says that she always comes off her feet hitting the ball.‚  She asked why it happens and can I... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 2 November 2009
Rich Crossin says: October 30, 2009 at 12:42 pm Don, I can not finish my swing with an iron. I can hit great tee shots with a full finish but I stop a foot past the ball with the irons. Any... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 1 November 2009
The PPGS can find adjustments that will cure the problem. ScottW says: Don, I am an occasional golfer with a somewhat unique swing issue. I'€™ve got some titanium hardware in my lower back... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 31 October 2009
Comments: 1
Hello Everyone.‚  I read the comments after yesterday'€™s article on answering a question about timing that I felt was caused by bad alignment.‚  This led to a number of questions and... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 30 October 2009
The blogs after yesterday'€™s article had this interesting and important question. Randy Pegram says: Hey Don, I am having a heck of a time with the timing of my swing. I get too fast and my... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 29 October 2009
I was reading the blogs after yesterday'€™s article and the following two caught my attention. Rick says: Something is lost in translation. You said, '€œWhen hitting golf ball, the rock is... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 28 October 2009
- Audio version at the end of this post - Paul Henry wrote: Don, How quiet should your lower body be? The other day I went out and tried to hit the ball very cleanly by keeping my lower body... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 27 October 2009
B. Weiner wrote in a question recently, '€œI am realizing some of the benefits of your method; however, I still have trouble initiating the downswing and keeping myself (1) from coming over... Read More