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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: 13 May 2011
Two of the signature aspects of the Surge Swing are narrow stance and wide knees. The knees should be over the ball of your feet. This allows you to keep your body in dynamic balance as you make... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 12 May 2011
Richard had a very short, very good question. He wanted to know what he should be thinking during the backswing. He was asking about that phrase you hear all the time, '€œswing thoughts.'€ My... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 11 May 2011
I've got the clipboard out today to answer a question posted recently on the blog. It had to do with hitting down on the ball as opposed to swinging up to the T-finish. One of the biggest... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 10 May 2011
We had a question on the blog asking how tucking the right elbow could help gain distance. I'm here to tell you that tucking your right elbow will most certainly not help you gain distance. It... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 8 May 2011
As you may have heard, one of the greatest players to ever play the game has passed away. I'd like to share a few stories about Seve Ballesteros and pay tribute to him in today's daily. Seve was... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 7 May 2011
Comments: 130
Our Director of Club Fitting, Doc Griffin, makes a house call to discuss some questions regarding the best position for the club at address. As Doc explains, a club is designed so that the sole lays... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 5 May 2011
Comments: 149
I was asked to explain what the proper amount of knee bend should look like in the Surge Swing. Your legs are your foundation, so it's important to have all the right elements in place before you... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 4 May 2011
I recently discussed how to approach a shot when you are faced with a downhill lie. I received a question on the blog so I thought I'd revisit the issue in today's daily. There is more to think... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 3 May 2011
Comments: 83
What good are our swing thoughts if we can't remember them? If you stumble upon something on the range, write it down and keep it with you. Before a tournament a few years back, I came across a... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 2 May 2011
Comments: 146
Since I believe practice is so important to becoming a better golfer, I've spent the last few days discussing what we should be taking away from the driving range. One blogger gave us a great tip... Read More