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Donald Trahan Sr., The Swing Surgeon
Authored by: Brady
Posted on: 20 July 2024
Comments: 46

 

Don Trahan was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts. His father introduced him to the game of golf when he was ten years old. By the age of twelve, Don was a scratch golfer and a member of New Bedford Public Links, now called Whaling City Golf Club (known as The Whale).

Don graduated from Bishop Stang Catholic High School in 1967. He was the top player on the high school golf team all four years he attended. Trahan then attended Southeastern Massachusetts University (Now University of Massachusetts, North Dartmouth) where he was again the top player on the golf team all four years he attended. He is a member of Delta Kappa Phi fraternity. He graduated in 1971 with a double major in political science and history with plans to become a corporate attorney.

Trahan met his wife, Susan, while attending college. The two married in 1973 and moved to Port Orange, Florida where Don would begin his effort to obtain his PGA Tour Card. From there, Don took an... Read More

Full Shots Require Full Swings
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
Doc Griffin: Shaft Myths (Part 5)
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
Firing The Right Foot At The Right Time
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
Ball Position For A Peak Performance Golf Swing
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
The Proper Way To Pre-Load Your Swing
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
Is Natural Golf Similar to the Peak Performance Golf Swing?
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
How To Avoid Hitting Hosel Rockets
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
Why A Narrow Stance Matters So Much
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 27 June 2012
Comments: 26
I did a lesson by phone the other day with one of my regular students. His question was about why he was having difficulty making a weight shift to his forward foot. He was often getting caught in... Read More
Doc Griffin: Shaft Myths (Part 4)
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 25 June 2012
Comments: 73
Doc Griffin is back today with Part 4 of his series on Shaft Myths. This installment deals with the claims that many shaft manufacturers make about how their shafts are the key component in... Read More
The Big Question: Graphite or Steel Shafts?
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 24 June 2012
Comments: 39
Bruce Wood, a member of the Kiwi Chapter of The Surge Nation, is in his 70s and has several really good questions about his shafts. "Hi Surge, Greetings from New Zealand! I look forward to... Read More