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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: 7 August 2011
Today I want to talk about something raised by D. Stansbury during a recent comment on the blog. He states that he has bulky arm and shoulder muscles and he has to really concentrate on relaxing... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 6 August 2011
Today's daily is an answer to a recent question from Craig63 who asked for help on how to avoid chunking a chip shot, particularly when it counts most during a tournament. Surge Swing expert Steve... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 5 August 2011
It's never too late to change the way you swing a golf club. I've heard the old adage that you can't teach an old dog new tricks. In my opinion, the only dog you can't teach new tricks to is a... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 3 August 2011
Doc Griffin and I are pleased to announce Long Distance Club Fitting, a program designed to assist those of you who do not live near a Swing Surgeon Certified Club Fitter. Doc has tested this... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 2 August 2011
I received a good question from Peter Williams, a.k.a. TigerFan1961. Peter is one of the growing number of Surgites in the Down Under Chapter of the Surge Nation and he says he's having difficulty... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 1 August 2011
Comments: 46
I thoroughly enjoyed reading the many comments that came out of my video yesterday on how to pick a new driver. It'€™s very heartening to hear from so many people that come to this site everyday... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 31 July 2011
Comments: 78
I recently gave a lesson to one of my longtime students, who couldn't wait to show off his new driver. When I asked him how he chose that particular model and shaft combination, he described how he... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 30 July 2011
Comments: 3
If you've been following me for any period of time, you know that one of the fundamental precepts of the Peak Performance Golf Swing is a limited turn of about 70 degrees. This amount of turn allows... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 29 July 2011
Comments: 58
I recently posted a video that implemented a new practice drill for putting that involved a pencil. Today, I want to show you how to find the sweet spot on your putter so that you can use this new... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 28 July 2011
Comments: 94
There was a question on the blog about wrist cocking and how much, if any, is the right amount. Well, it's simple. No wrist cock is the right amount! We don't ever want to get in the habit of... Read More