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Authored by: Brady
Posted on: 20 July 2024
Comments: 47

 

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: 19 February 2009
Comments: 2
Muscle Memory. What is it, and how does it work ? Many golf instructors and players — from PGA Tour professionals to amateurs and even sports psychologists — talk about practicing swinging,... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 18 February 2009
Swing Drills: Everybody asks for them'€¦but does anybody practice them? I have appeared on The Golf Channel's original instruction show “Golf Academy Live” four times. It was really live... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 10 February 2009
Many people have been asking why DJ didn't play in the Buick Open last weekend and what his schedule is looking like for the next couple months. Well the reason DJ didn't play last weekend is because... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 9 February 2009
Comments: 3
Playing lesson with the Surge! Cold Weather Playing Tips: This is the time of year where many of us have to deal with some very cold and unforgiving weather… I recently played a round and... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 5 February 2009
“Putting From The Fringe” When you are faced with a shot from the fringe of the green, the first club you should always consider, or as I say in my golf schools, '€œrule in or out,'€ is... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 21 January 2009
Comments: 5
Hello again, We just came across this interesting video on PGATour.com about what DJ Trahan has in is golf bag. Also be sure to follow DJ this week and weekend as he defends his title at the 50th... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 20 January 2009
Side Hill Lies And How To Play Them: Side hill lies come in two varieties.‚  Right to left (with the ball above or higher than your feet), and left to right ( with the ball below or lower... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 19 January 2009
Hey there,‚  Just a really quick message. Our very own DJ Trahan is going to be on the golf channel this coming Tuesday the 20th at 7:30PM EST An entire 30 minute special called “Inside The... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 16 January 2009
To Tee Or Not To Tee, That Is The Question… Welcome to another Golfing Lesson from Don “The Swing Surgeon” Trahan and the Peak Performance Golf Swing Team. Today I tackle the question of: “... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 15 January 2009
After last weekends top 6 finish for DJ Trahan, he is off to a good start on the 2009 season. Please cheer on DJ this weekend as he competes in the Sony Open in Hawaii. We will keep you... Read More