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Donald Trahan Sr., The Swing Surgeon
Authored by: Brady
Posted on: 20 July 2024
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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

Ball Position
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 25 May 2009
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Ball Position Jim, who is now using the Peak Performance Golf Swing, had a very good question that I know all of you can appreciate. Among other things, he wanted some advice on ball... Read More
The "Work Around"
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 24 May 2009
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The “Work Around” Carol has just taken up the game of golf (congratulations, Carol!) And had an interesting question. As a result of surgery as a child, her right leg is one inch shorter... Read More
On the Level
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 22 May 2009
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At 6′ 8″, Buddy is a tall drink of water. But his height isn'€™t is problem. Topping the ball and grounding the club behind the ball is. Buddy played a bunch of baseball and softball and... Read More
The Ball Doesn't Know
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 21 May 2009
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Mike was having problems with his long irons and woods. The short irons were fine. Here'€™s what I think the problem was '€“ and the solution. Mike, Great that you got the DVD's and are... Read More
The 3/4 Cure
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 20 May 2009
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Tom wrote with what may be the most common problem facing golfers. Here'€™s what he said: '€œI honestly think that my problem is my inability to control the breaking of my left arm on the back... Read More
The "Knees" Have It!
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 19 May 2009
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Terry came up with a great question. You guys (and gals) are sensational. Terry'€™s question was: '€œIs there a key thought you have to keeping the left leg (for right handed golfers)... Read More
Pulling Down
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 18 May 2009
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As I said yesterday, Jim had a two part question. In the second part he asked: '€œWhen you begin the backswing is there some weight going into the inner portion of the right leg and do you,... Read More
Topping It
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 16 May 2009
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Jim wrote that he had a '€œtendency to come over the top or spin out with the left hip entering the impact zone.'€ I wanted to share my answer to him with everyone, because my suggestions... Read More
Feel Player
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 15 May 2009
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Yesterday I wrote about concentrating on and really paying attention to the Technical Excellence of your setup and swing motion. The PPGS number one principle, '€œThe setup determines the... Read More
TE and The Surge Clone
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 14 May 2009
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“TE” and The Surge Clone I can'€™t tell you how many times during a golf lesson, where I am doing my written evaluation, I have been told something like, '€œI wish you could be with me all... Read More