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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

You Have to Keep it Vertical
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 16 April 2011
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One of our bloggers mentioned that it gets harder for him to keep his club vertical when he's swinging a driver. You have to consciously remember to keep your swing plane vertical, especially with... Read More
Introducing SwingTECH
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 15 April 2011
Comments: 180
I would like to introduce you to a great tool, and the only swing plane product I endorse. It's called SwingTECH and I guarantee that it will help you develop the Surge Swing. One of my favorite... Read More
We Have a "Win"-ner!
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 15 April 2011
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My head golf instructor, Greg MacDonell, and I held a drawing for a free golf school this week. Any Inner Circle Member who paid for an entire year up front was automatically put into the drawing.... Read More
My New Shorter Driver
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 13 April 2011
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Our Director of Club Fitting, Doc Griffin, just made me a new driver. I had a thought that since I hit my 3 wood so well, perhaps my driver should be the same length. Being as good as he is, Doc... Read More
DJ and ESPN's Mike Golic - 2011 Monday After The Masters Celebrity Pro-Am
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 12 April 2011
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For the last few years DJ has played in the Hootie... Read More
How To Avoid “Golfer’s Elbow”
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 12 April 2011
Comments: 133
Jim Wiley made a great suggestion about avoiding elbow pain saying that one of the problems might be gripping too tight. Maybe golfers overdo my suggestion of a firm grip. That can definitely cause... Read More
Earn Your Golf Balls
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 11 April 2011
Comments: 61
Dick Lee, one of our Inner Circle members, switched to the Surge Swing last year and has never looked back. Dick had some very nice words about what the swing has meant to his golf game, and he also... Read More
Should You Wear a Glove?
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 10 April 2011
Comments: 69
Dan is new to the game and was curious about whether or not he should try using a glove. This also allowed me to address the issue of grip. I personally use a glove, as most golfers choose to do.... Read More
Controlling Your Rotation
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 9 April 2011
Comments: 122
If you are having trouble getting squared up at impact and you feel like your hands are slow, it could be a problem with your rotation. If you control your rotation you will be squared up at impact... Read More
Fitted Clubs Make All the Difference
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 8 April 2011
Comments: 421
There was a comment posted on the blog recently that talked about the importance of having clubs that are right for each individual's swing. This could not be more accurate. Phil said he found that... Read More