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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: 4 March 2015
Comments: 2
Golf is all about hitting your targets. But, if you're not sure where your target is, how can you ever expect to hit it? Even if you've picked out a target and know exactly where you're trying to hit... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 24 February 2015
Comments: 34
One of the easiest ways to spot a PPGS golfer is to look at the position of their feet in the setup. If they're set up correctly, you will see that each foot is flared out instead of pointing... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 5 February 2015
Comments: 10
The Peak Performance Golf Swing works for golfers of all shapes and sizes. Whether you're a male golfer with a big belly or a female golfer with large breasts, the vertical swing enables these types... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 28 January 2015
Comments: 7
Because the Peak Performance Golf Swing advocates a 3/4 limited turn, vertical golf swing, many of my students think that the club must never rotate behind their toe line. While it's important to... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 19 January 2015
Comments: 13
Here at Swing Surgeon Golf, our full length videos are by far the best way to learn the Peak Performance Golf Swing. But, my short video tips that I publish throughout the week on this interactive ... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 10 January 2015
A few years ago, I conducted a golf school unlike the ones I typically host across the globe. The big difference? The average age of the attendees.  Because I believe that the Peak Performance Golf... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 9 January 2015
Comments: 11
Welcome to another edition of our Google Hangouts-On-Air with Don. Don discusses the new year of golf with Doc and talks about the upcoming golf school schedule a few other things.  Don has a quick... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 6 January 2015
Comments: 13
If you tend to hit the ground first when swinging a golf club, there are a few different reasons why this could happen. The first thing you need to check is the length of your clubs. If your clubs... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 31 December 2014
Comments: 25
There are so many websites out there claiming that one little trick can help you add 40 - 50 more yards to your game. But, that's simply not realistic. If you work hard, you're going to become a... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 29 December 2014
Comments: 2
Do you waggle the club before you start your swing? Well, if you're not careful, you can easily be changing your grip without even knowing it, which can lead to hooks that have no clear explanation.... Read More