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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: 17 March 2009
30 in a Row or You Don't Go. This is a putting drill I have used for over 30 years. I start with a 3 foot putt, usually straight and level. I call this drill, '€œ30 in a row or you don'€™t go... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 16 March 2009
The Importance of Keeping “Stats.” NOTE: One of Don'€™s young students, who will be going to college on scholarship next year, was concerned about more birdies. He'€™s getting close to being... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 13 March 2009
Driver Shaft Length… Does Length = Length? For years now, the basic marketing pitch by club manufacturers about driver shaft length has been one of “longer shafts hit the ball farther.” This... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 13 March 2009
So, yesterday was my first Blog of the 2009 PGA Tour season.‚  For me that means getting to go with DJ to a half dozen tour events including several Majors a year.‚  I have watched DJ play... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 12 March 2009
The Driver… or as I call it… The BIG Stick! I am going to discuss the driver in two parts: 1. The club itself 2. And then the swing Keeping in harmony with the Surgism, “the setup... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 12 March 2009
Hey there, This week I will be Blogging daily from the Doral Resort in Miami Florida. site of the World Golf Championship, CA Championship. I flew down yesterday as this tournament has become... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 10 March 2009
Surge Says: Health…The Greatest Gift…The effect of “GOOD POSTURE” in life and golf. Surgism: “The setup determines the motion.” We have all heard the statement that “all the money in the... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 10 March 2009
How “Gamesmanship” Can Put You “Out-of-Bounds” With One Simple Suggestion! Do you know what “gamesmanship” is? Gamesmanship is when someone tries to sabotage your game both psychologically... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 9 March 2009
Pain Free Golf Swing Secrets Below is a radio interview Don Trahan did with the '€œGolf Guru'€ Dennis Silvers on his syndicated show on Fox Sports News and ESPN Radio. They talked about Don... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 3 March 2009
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The Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR): Can anyone tell me how this system works? Let'€™s first look at why the OWGR is so important. 1. It gets you in the World Championship tournaments, which are... Read More