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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 March 2009
Answers From The Surge. Hi, Surge. The videos are great! I am hoping to save wear and tear on my back by using your method. One question: my clubs have standard lies. Should I look into getting... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 24 February 2009
Comments: 3
Surge Says: Mental Coaches/Sports Psychologists Last week I wrote about golf swing drills and training aids and they were well received with great comments and questions from many of PPGS... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 20 February 2009
Hey there. ‚ Hope you are having a great day and are ready for the weekend. I just wanted to post something really quick to let you know that DJ Trahan is playing extremely well in the... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 19 February 2009
Comments: 2
Muscle Memory. What is it, and how does it work ? Many golf instructors and players — from PGA Tour professionals to amateurs and even sports psychologists — talk about practicing swinging,... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 18 February 2009
Swing Drills: Everybody asks for them'€¦but does anybody practice them? I have appeared on The Golf Channel's original instruction show “Golf Academy Live” four times. It was really live... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 10 February 2009
Many people have been asking why DJ didn't play in the Buick Open last weekend and what his schedule is looking like for the next couple months. Well the reason DJ didn't play last weekend is because... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 9 February 2009
Comments: 3
Playing lesson with the Surge! Cold Weather Playing Tips: This is the time of year where many of us have to deal with some very cold and unforgiving weather… I recently played a round and... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 5 February 2009
“Putting From The Fringe” When you are faced with a shot from the fringe of the green, the first club you should always consider, or as I say in my golf schools, '€œrule in or out,'€ is... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 21 January 2009
Comments: 5
Hello again, We just came across this interesting video on PGATour.com about what DJ Trahan has in is golf bag. Also be sure to follow DJ this week and weekend as he defends his title at the 50th... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 20 January 2009
Side Hill Lies And How To Play Them: Side hill lies come in two varieties.‚  Right to left (with the ball above or higher than your feet), and left to right ( with the ball below or lower... Read More