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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

Finding Your Correct Muscle Tone
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 22 June 2012
Comments: 42
Every once in a while, I get a message from one of my students that makes me just a teeny bit envious, and today is one of those days. Ed Lindsay, who was a student at a one-day Performance School... Read More
Transitioning From PLHR To The FUS
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 21 June 2012
Comments: 31
Today's lesson is about proper setup and about how that establishes a solid base for a powerful Forward Upswing. I recently had the pleasure of coaching one of my college players. He usually hits the... Read More
How To Stop Hitting Straight Pulls
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 20 June 2012
Comments: 41
Today's video tip comes from a question raised by a new Surgite, Jeffrey Springer, who is having some good, early success with the Peak Performance Golf Swing. He's having one problem, though, as you... Read More
How To Correctly Start The Backswing
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 19 June 2012
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Today's video tip is about setup and the proper initiation of the Peak Performance Golf Swing. I think this is a really important tip because it gives me a chance to add some clarity around a point I... Read More
Technical Excellence Is The Key To Swing Success
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 15 June 2012
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Today's video tip is from an email sent to me recently from BB Lyssand, a Surgite from Os, a small town on the southwest coast of Norway. As you will see, BB's message was not so much of a question... Read More
Putting...Grip It Like You Play!
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 12 June 2012
Comments: 1
Becoming a better putter is something that nearly all golfers would like to achieve. Having a sharp game on the greens is what enables us to shoot low scores and save rounds. But because putting can... Read More
Doc Griffin - Shaft Myths (Part 3)
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 5 June 2012
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Today, Doc Griffin continues his series on shaft myths. A lot of people think the flex notation on the club tells you exactly how stiff the shaft is. For example, all shafts carry a flex notation... Read More
DJ Helps Straighten Out The Surge!
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 4 June 2012
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Today is known as "Golf's Longest Day" as many pros and amateurs across the country try to secure a spot in the 2012 U.S. Open. Eleven different 1 day, 36 hole qualifiers are being played today with... Read More
Don Reports From Florida Golf School
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 29 May 2012
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Many of you have heard the news of Ken Trahan's passing last week. It has been a sad time for the Swing Surgeon Golf Team, but the overwhelming support demonstrated on the blog has been nothing short... Read More
Doc Griffin - Shaft Myths (Part 2)
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 24 May 2012
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Many people think that the shaft is the most important part of the golf club. There are many different kinds of shafts and each is designed for a specific type of swing. Today, Doc's going to explain... Read More