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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: 23 March 2013
Comments: 15
Posture is so important because it has to do with your setup and as you all should know, your setup determines the motion of your golf swing. But, in order to have correct posture, you've got to have... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 22 March 2013
Comments: 26
Today, Doc Griffin is going to give us all a lesson on kickpoint. Different shafts and the speed in which a player swings the club correlate to kickpoint. If you're swinging a club that's not fit... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 20 March 2013
Comments: 46
Choosing which golf ball you play on a regular basis can be a bit of a challenge, especially with so many options that are currently on the market. Just because professionals use a certain ball,... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 18 March 2013
Comments: 17
Over the past few weeks, there's been some confusion on the topic of vertical alignment. So, today I want to clarify what I mean whenever I reference this aspect of the Peak Performance Golf Swing... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 17 March 2013
Comments: 13
This past week, Kenny Knox and Dave Seeman showed us how to execute bunker shots as well as tricky pitch shots around the green. Today, they're back to cover chipping, another important part of your... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 15 March 2013
Comments: 12
Today I want to talk about one aspect of the setup position. With the Peak Performance Golf Swing, we have two major setup positions. The first one is what I call the master setup position, which... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 13 March 2013
Comments: 2
Ever since graphite was introduced into the game of golf, men and women have had to decide on whether to use steel shafts or graphite shafts. If you're not sure how to determine which to use, it can... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 10 March 2013
Comments: 18
Today's topic is the master setup position. It doesn't stem from a question sent in to the website, but from my own observations at some of our recent PPGS Performance Golf Schools. I really love the... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 9 March 2013
Comments: 7
With two PGA TOUR tournaments taking place this weekend, you've got plenty of options to watch the best players in the world play golf. DJ's currently playing some good golf at the Puerto Rico Open,... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 7 March 2013
Comments: 20
Most golfers today have at least one hybrid in their bag. Over the last ten years or so, hybrids have become a mainstay in golf and it's because they are usually a lot easier to hit than long irons.... Read More