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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 April 2011
Comments: 110
I walked 18 holes with DJ as he played his practice round Tuesday. The course is in magnificent shape and there's nothing better than coming home! DJ talks about how he has recently rededicated... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 19 April 2011
Comments: 148
One of our bloggers was curious as to how to approach a shot when you have a downhill stance. The key? Posture! Whenever I find myself on a downhill lie, or uphill for that matter, I always... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 17 April 2011
Comments: 97
When trying to keep it vertical, the right hand plays an integral role. The right hand is what controls whether or not you end up going vertical or deep into the sacred burial ground. On both your... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 16 April 2011
One of our bloggers mentioned that it gets harder for him to keep his club vertical when he's swinging a driver. You have to consciously remember to keep your swing plane vertical, especially with... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 15 April 2011
Comments: 180
I would like to introduce you to a great tool, and the only swing plane product I endorse. It's called SwingTECH and I guarantee that it will help you develop the Surge Swing. One of my favorite... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 15 April 2011
My head golf instructor, Greg MacDonell, and I held a drawing for a free golf school this week. Any Inner Circle Member who paid for an entire year up front was automatically put into the drawing.... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 13 April 2011
Our Director of Club Fitting, Doc Griffin, just made me a new driver. I had a thought that since I hit my 3 wood so well, perhaps my driver should be the same length. Being as good as he is, Doc... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 12 April 2011
For the last few years DJ has played in the Hootie... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 12 April 2011
Comments: 133
Jim Wiley made a great suggestion about avoiding elbow pain saying that one of the problems might be gripping too tight. Maybe golfers overdo my suggestion of a firm grip. That can definitely cause... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 11 April 2011
Comments: 61
Dick Lee, one of our Inner Circle members, switched to the Surge Swing last year and has never looked back. Dick had some very nice words about what the swing has meant to his golf game, and he also... Read More