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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

Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 28 March 2011
Comments: 156
Well, DJ did a darn good job Sunday, tying for 12th at the Arnold Palmer Invitational this past weekend. He took some time Saturday to sit down with me to give us a thoughtful review of his game and... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 27 March 2011
Comments: 230
In the blog discussion about power and distance we heard some really good ideas. Gary added another perspective that I think is an excellent observation. It has to do with your senses. We'€™ve... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 26 March 2011
Yesterday, DJ and I sat down after his 1-under second round at the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill. The leaders were at 8-under when DJ finished his round, which is very much in striking... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 25 March 2011
Comments: 138
I've really been stressing the importance of alignment lately, and for good reason. Remember, 90 to 95% of all swing problems arise from your alignment. Harold has been a student of mine for over... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 24 March 2011
Got a question from the blog asking if it'€™s a good idea to have a shorter club to practice with inside, where space is limited. My answer: Yes! I use a shorter club on the Back Porch because you... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 23 March 2011
Comments: 163
DJ is down in Orlando this week at Bay Hill and took some time to give us an update yesterday. He'€™s digging deep to find his game and when I talked to him he was confident he was close. It'€™s... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 23 March 2011
Comments: 66
I was looking through your comments on the blog and I came across one of the greatest posts I have ever read. Kevin made it very clear to me that he has a strong understanding of the Surge Swing.... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 21 March 2011
Comments: 62
A first time student, Randy, had a really good swing, probably the best I'€™d seen in a new student. He had a great ¾ backswing and a nice T-Finish. But a bunch of his shots were going to the right... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 20 March 2011
I think it'€™s dynamite when a theme starts developing on the blog and you jump right in with your experiences. The one I enjoyed recently was about power, distance and accuracy. Everyone wants more... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 19 March 2011
Comments: 60
I was watching the blog the other day and noticed a conversation going on between Lynn Griffin, our Director of Club Fitting, and Robert F. about ball position. Lynn said he played his ball a little... Read More