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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: 12 March 2012
Comments: 96
We're getting near the end of Doc's fitting series, but a few more important steps still need to be explained. Today, Doc talks about club configuration. In other words, Doc determines which clubs... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 10 March 2012
Comments: 92
In today's video, I'm going to show you how to adjust your setup whenever shaping a shot is necessary. This could happen for a variety of reasons. If there are obstacles in front of you or a pin... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 9 March 2012
Comments: 85
A question was sent in to the blog from Ken (from Middletown) asking what I thought about looking at the hole while putting instead of at the ball. Well, I know of a few pros who have tried this and... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 8 March 2012
If you have followed this blog for any length of time, you probably have heard me explain what led me to create the Peak Performance Golf Swing. If you haven't, then let me describe my motivation in... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 7 March 2012
Comments: 64
Today we have the latest installment of Doc Griffin's series on Custom Club Fitting. In this one, Doc talks covers all the important stuff on clubheads, from why size really does matter to why he... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 5 March 2012
Today I am going to cover the basics of how to hit a side-hill lie in response to a question from Tony Clark, of Reno, Nevada. "Surge: Would you please explain the stance and grip for hitting side-... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 4 March 2012
Comments: 1
In today's video I want to clear up a common problem of people confusing a chip for pitch shot. Jerry Shulman recently sent me an email in which he questions whether his problem with chipping comes... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 2 March 2012
John Barnes of Houston, Texas recently sent in this question: "Don, can you explain what is meant by the term 'fall line'? I hear it a lot on the TV broadcasts while putting." Well, John, I... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 2 March 2012
Comments: 18
I have had many people ask about the net that I have in The Back Yard Driving Range. And if, as they say, a picture is worth a thousand words then a 90-second video has to be worth even more! If you... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 1 March 2012
This is a good question from Bob Campo that we've discussed before about the benefits of using a shorter driver. However, Bob adds a twist here by asking if he can also accomplish the same thing by... Read More