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Ferris Wheel and The Perfect Golf Swing
Ferris Wheel and The Perfect Golf Swing
Authored by: Brady
Posted on: 3 May 2026

A student named Jim Wiley sent in a comment that stopped Surge in his tracks — and it's worth sharing with every golfer who's ever struggled with consistency.

Jim made the case that a more vertical swing is easier to repeat because it removes one of the trickiest timing requirements in the rotational swing: squaring the clubface at impact. He backed it up with three analogies. Bowling — try taking the ball around your body and releasing at exactly the right moment. Rock skipping — go straight back and through, or good luck controlling where it lands. And landing a plane approaching the runway from the side, having to time your turn perfectly just before touchdown - known as crabbing. All three hit home, but that last one is especially sharp. The plane is still moving fast. So are you at impact — accelerating as hard as... Read More

Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 1 November 2010
In this first lesson I'€™m going to help you Get a Grip. There are two major areas where I notice grip problems among amateurs. They are (1) '€œposition'€ and (2) '€œpressure'€. By '€œ... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 1 November 2010
Welcome back to “The Top Ten Master Mistakes And How To Avoid Them” Video series. This time I want talk about cocking your wrists in the backswing. If you believe cocking the wrists in... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 1 November 2010
Comments: 3
Q. I'm missing one or more of the videos in the free 10 Mistakes video series, how do I get those? A. You can simply follow this link, put in the email address that you originally signed up... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 1 November 2010
Comments: 2
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Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 1 November 2010
One of the best ways to have consistent accuracy and distance is to have the right posture. Specifically, what I call “the accordian effect.” Here's what that means: Back when I started... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 1 November 2010
Today we're going to talk about keeping your head still. One of the biggest misconceptions and lies about golf is it's okay to move your head. This happened because of the rotational golf... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 1 November 2010
I know there's this idea out there (mostly because of Jack Nicklaus) that you should cock your head to the right when you set up to the ball. Well, in the Peak Performance Golf Swing, we don'... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 1 November 2010
CALL: 888-847-9464 School With The Surge! Location: PGA Golf Learning Center, Port St. Lucie, FL Instructor:Master Professional Don Trahan, The Swing Surgeon Curriculum: 2 1/2 days of... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 1 November 2010
2010 PPGS Winter Championship and Clinic With “The Surge” and DJ Old South Golf Links, Hilton Head Island, SC Dec, 9, 10, 11, 2010 Yes, it's our first annual PPGS Winter Championship.... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 31 October 2010
This drill goes right along with the “palms perpendicular” drill and will help you get the feeling where the toe line is — that line you never want to cross. Remember, setup determines the... Read More