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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: 31 August 2011
Three-Day Golf School in the Northeast! September 9th-11th in Townsend, DE More than 28 hours of hands-on instruction from the Surge and Dave Seeman We cover Long Game, Short Game and... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 30 August 2011
Today's tip is based on some observations made by CharlieY, a frequent visitor to this site. In a comment he posted on the blog, Charlie wrote "I saw/heard something new to me at 1:53 on today's... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 29 August 2011
Last month, I did a daily tip titled The Proper Amount of Turn. As is often the case, this topic ignited a vigorous conversation on the blog that provided the entire Surge Nation, including me, with... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 28 August 2011
Today's tip was inspired by a comment from RogerfromKY during a discussion about my belief that "Good wrist action is no wrist action". Here's part of what he wrote: "All this wrist cock stuff I do... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 27 August 2011
Comments: 6
Over the last few months, I've noticed a small, but consistent, thread of comments from people who seem to be struggling with the concept of the Surge Swing as they transition from a rotational... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 26 August 2011
I was watching the Golf Channel during the PGA Championship a couple of weeks ago and something one of the commentators said really struck me. This former PGA Tour pro was discussing Jason Dufner's... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 25 August 2011
My chiropractor has been a student of mine for a long time; he's an excellent golfer and his handicap ranges between 1 and 3. And even though we are about the same height, he can usually smoke me... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 24 August 2011
A few days ago, I posted a tip titled "Good Wrist Action vs. Bad Wrist Action" that generated a lot of good comments back and forth among fellow Surgites. However, some students were still trying to... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 23 August 2011
I recently received a comment from Gary R., a 71 year old Surge Swinger, about his recent struggles with his new driver. He couldn't seem to stop slicing the ball every time he teed it up. Then he... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 21 August 2011
Today's tip is an answer to a question from Ray McLeod who played baseball for 17 years and finds that he still rotates his arms during a golf swing like he does when he swings a bat. He asks, "... Read More