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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: 20 September 2011
Welcome to the "new" blog, direct from The Back Yard! This new location will give me the opportunity to make full swings as I discuss the topic of the day and hopefully, many of you will find that... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 19 September 2011
Today's tip comes from Rick Simmons, who writes: "For the 30-something years I've been playing golf I've had a problem with my hands. I understand that the grip is the connection of the club to... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 18 September 2011
Last week, I answered the first of two really good questions from Dan Swantko (Level Knees In Backswing). Today I will tackle his second one. "Is there a place in the Surge Swing for a conscious... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 17 September 2011
Harold Klein recently asked me for help in getting his swing more vertical. His playing partners keep telling him that his swing goes from Catcher's Mitt to Catcher's Mitt. Harold, a lefty who is... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 16 September 2011
A couple of weeks ago, I received this comment and question from Dwight, who had been having problems with his driver. "Surge, great video today. Awhile back I was coming across my body with my... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 15 September 2011
  Warning: Do Not Read This Unless You Are Frustrated As Hell With Your Golf Game In Your Special Report... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 15 September 2011
For today's tip, I am joined by Bruce Chaffin, PT Extraordinaire and PPGS Certified Instructor, better known to many of you as The Rolfer Golfer. Bruce was at Odessa National helping me teach a... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 14 September 2011
Comments: 33
I recently received a couple of really good questions from Dan Swantko, who has been a student of the Peak Performance Golf Swing for a little over a year now. Dan made the observation that the Up-... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 13 September 2011
Comments: 38
Today's tip comes from a series of questions Michael Forrest had for me regarding a video Doc Griffin did back in June. (Over The Top? It May Be Your Clubs) Michael was confused by what he saw Doc... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 12 September 2011
Comments: 37
This past weekend I was at Odessa National Golf Club with Dave Seeman to conduct a three day golf school. The ladies out numbered the men, and all of them came ready to work. As is usually the case... Read More