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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: 28 October 2012
Comments: 17
The Peak Performance Golf Swing setup is highlighted by wide knees with outward pressure. But, how wide should your knees be? This was Skip Fraker's question, who has slowly been introducing my swing... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 27 October 2012
Comments: 4
Many times after you feel like you've hit a good shot, the ball does not end up near your target. Instead, you miss somewhere out to the right. Yet, the real problem is that you don't understand why... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 26 October 2012
Comments: 6
Today's video stems from two separate emails I received that had a similar question. Both John Hilton and Datta Kashelikar were looking for a more detailed explanation about the correct positioning... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 25 October 2012
Comments: 19
After last week's victory by Tommy "Two Gloves" Gainey on the PGA TOUR, many people are wondering if wearing two gloves can be an advantage when swinging a golf club. Before Tommy won, I actually had... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 24 October 2012
Comments: 12
One of the most challenging things in golf is staying positive in the midst of a bad round. Having a strong mental game is a huge part of the game and can really be the difference between salvaging a... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 23 October 2012
Comments: 8
Today's question is pretty unique. It's so interesting that I wanted to share it with you all. Gary Kinne has a physical feature that forces him to alter his alignment slightly and it got me... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 21 October 2012
Comments: 21
In today's daily lesson, I address a question sent in by Brian Sullivan. Brian has been hitting behind the ball when he hits his driver and is struggling to find a consistent approach to hitting good... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 19 October 2012
Comments: 18
Cheryl Cassidy has been using the Peak Performance Golf Swing for nearly two years and has expressed her excitement in the progress she's been making. But, she wrote in a question that I think a lot... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 8 October 2012
Comments: 29
Doug Pinner asked me for some advice a while back that I think many of you could benefit from. It relates to getting the right swing weight for your clubs so that you can maximize your ability to hit... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 3 October 2012
Comments: 55
A reverse weight shift--where you end up with your weight on your back leg as you finish your swing--is one of the biggest robbers of both distance and accuracy. That's the problem that Jerry Shulman... Read More