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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: 16 December 2012
Comments: 6
As I've stated in daily videos in the past, amateur golfers tend to hit the ball out near the toe of the club. That's even why club manufacturers build clubs today with sweet spots out near the toe.... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 14 December 2012
Comments: 11
A couple of weeks ago I published a daily about setting up with the proper pre-loaded, heavy right position. What I didn't discuss that day is how to determine whether or not you're pre-loading too... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 13 December 2012
Comments: 43
One thing that most senior golfers struggle with is distance. As we age, our bodies slow down and we lose flexibility. Both are critical to swinging a golf club with any sort of power. But, even if... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 12 December 2012
Comments: 14
After answering many of your questions here on the daily video blog, I'll often receive follow up responses. Many Surgites say thank you for taking the time to discuss the particular issues they... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 10 December 2012
Comments: 28
Instead of responding to a question from the Surge Nation today, I'm going to talk about something that has become far too common in the game of golf. I noticed it when I was playing with a student... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 9 December 2012
Comments: 7
Technology has certainly changed the game of golf. By making clubs that are easier to hit like hybrids, the game has grown and reached more people looking to enjoy the game. Here at Swing Surgeon, we... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 8 December 2012
Comments: 8
I enjoy when younger players take to the Peak Performance Golf Swing from a young age because it will most likely add to their longevity. Avoiding injuries is one of the most important things for... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 7 December 2012
Comments: 15
One of the big misses that amateurs have to fight is what I like to call the banana ball. This is usually when a golfer is having trouble with slicing the ball from left to right (for a right handed... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 6 December 2012
Comments: 22
I've published a lot of daily videos over the years and nearly all of them are available in our archives. Don't forget that whenever you have a question, there's a search bar that will scan hundreds... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 5 December 2012
Comments: 40
I don't have a question to read today. Instead, I've got a statement from Don Keyser about a picture he saw on the website that managed to put the whole swing into the proper perspective for him.... Read More