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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: 11 June 2015
Comments: 3
I love when Surgites around the world send in emails about successes they're having. Today I want to share a story from Ray, who expressed that a flying front elbow (first time I've ever heard that... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 10 June 2015
Comments: 2
Do you ever have a swing thought during a round that helps you hit better shots? Perhaps you have a eureka moment on the driving range before your round. Regardless, if you're constantly thinking... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 6 June 2015
Comments: 10
Well, it's been just about a year since my most recent open heart surgery. My strength is now to the point where I'm hitting my clubs about the same distance I was before my surgery, and very likely... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 1 June 2015
Comments: 6
Do you check your clubface before you set up to the ball? A square clubface is critical to hitting the ball at your intended target. It's very easy to overlook the position of the clubface,... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 20 May 2015
Comments: 21
Doc Griffin is back with a house call to discuss who should get fit for golf clubs and when. One argument that Doc hears a lot relates to golfers that would rather wait to get fit for a custom set of... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 6 May 2015
Comments: 10
Do you ever hit a shot in a bunker only to find that the last golfer that was in there didn't rake it? Today I want to discuss all the ways in which golfers can, and should, treat the golf course.... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 15 April 2015
Comments: 22
No golfer likes to hear the "S" word during a round. That's right, I'm referring to the shanks. Even I prefer to call them hosel rockets, but a question was sent in that asked how golfers can avoid... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 2 April 2015
Comments: 10
Most of the golfers who migrate to the PPGS know about the T-finish position. But, do you know why I call it that? It's about more than just the position of your arms! If you stand up correctly after... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 24 March 2015
Comments: 6
There are a lot of reasons why the Peak Performance Golf Swing is easier to learn. For starters, it's the most body-friendly swing being taught today, so that means you can immediately play more golf... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 14 March 2015
Comments: 3
It's important to understand that my swing methods aren't just based on my own personal opinion of how to swing a golf club. The PPGS is the best way to swing a golf club because all of its elements ... Read More