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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: 14 July 2012
Comments: 54
I've been teaching a lot this year and I've noticed something about some senior golfers and some women that I think needs some discussion. These students come to a school and it's apparent that their... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 12 July 2012
Comments: 44
Today's tip stems from something that Robert Fossberry sent me last month. My guess is that he wrote it one day after getting an email from me about the benefits i've personally gained from losing... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 10 July 2012
Comments: 30
A month or so ago [Putting...Grip It Like You Play], I published a daily on a change I had personally made to my putting grip that was really having a good impact on my game. It's not like this was... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 7 July 2012
Comments: 47
A week or two ago, I drove over to Greenville, SC to play a round with Harold Lovett, a long-time student and friend. Harold was really striking the ball well that day, getting on the green in... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 6 July 2012
Comments: 53
Doc Griffin is back today with another installment on his series about Shaft Myths. This one, in particular, resonates with me since I am constantly amazed by how many people jump on the latest... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 5 July 2012
Comments: 35
I recently had the pleasure of giving lessons to two really good players, both professionals. Dave Seeman, you will know from watching this website or attending one of our new one-day Performance... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 3 July 2012
Comments: 67
Today's tip stems from a one-line question from a brand-new Surgite named Ben who asked: "Where should the golf ball be in the set up: inside of front foot, middle of feet, back? " Ben,... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 30 June 2012
Comments: 24
Yesterday's tip that compared and contrasted the Peak Performance Golf Swing to Moe Norman's Natural Golf swing generated a lot of commentary from Surgites who have solid experience with both swings... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 29 June 2012
Comments: 49
Marty Canaday from nearby Summerville, SC wrote me last month with a good question about Moe Norman's Natural Golf. "I use a Natural Golf (Moe Norman) swing. What is the difference between... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 28 June 2012
Comments: 57
Last year, I did a tour of Europe with my brother Kenny to introduce the Peak Performance Golf Swing and our Swing Surgeon Golf Schools. Our first stop was in Croydon, just south of London where... Read More