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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: 30 July 2012
Comments: 49
I know we have covered this subject many times before, but I think it is important to go over it every once in a while, particularly when you consider that everyone is watching me on video. Here... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 28 July 2012
Comments: 21
Hugh McGrory sent me a note through our Customer Service link regarding a method he used to correct a nagging slice. "I'm 75 years old, took up golf when I was 69, and have found your PPGS... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 25 July 2012
Comments: 47
Mike Chuah recently sent in a question about the shaft-putter head connection and whether his center-faced design would prevent him from keeping the putter shaft to the left of the hole for a right... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 24 July 2012
Comments: 45
A couple of days ago I did a tip on grip pressure, stating that we want an equally firm grip from both hands. But what does one do if one of their hands has been injured so that they have lost grip... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 24 July 2012
Comments: 18
Doc Griffin is back today for the 7th installment of his series on Shaft Myths. In this video, he talk about the obsession most golfers have with shaft flex as they erroneously believe that it has a... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 21 July 2012
Comments: 45
I recently gave a lesson to someone I had not taught before and, as we got acquainted, I asked him what he was having problems with. He described two basic issues: he was hitting most of his shots... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 20 July 2012
Comments: 28
Today we are going to talk about a key part of the setup that plays a major role in whether you hit a good golf shot or not. That's your Grip Pressure. I recently got this email from William... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 19 July 2012
Comments: 39
A week or two ago, David Bories wrote into Customer Service looking for an explanation on why he was hitting the ground behind the ball when swing his longer clubs, but not when he used his... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 17 July 2012
Comments: 27
As I mentioned last week in one of my posts, I've been doing a lot of teaching at our one-day Performance Schools this spring and summer and I've noticed some some trends in setup and swing problems... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 16 July 2012
Comments: 33
Doc Griffin is back today for the sixth episode of his series on Shaft Myths. Today's discussion deals with the myth "The more expensive the shaft is the better it will perform". As Doc explains... Read More