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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: 11 May 2013
Comments: 16
With the Peak Performance Golf Swing, the arms swing around the sternum because of the limited turn that we make. That means the sternum, not your forward shoulder, is the center of the swing. We don... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 10 May 2013
Comments: 10
I haven't dedicated an entire daily to alignment in awhile, so I thought I'd answer a question on the subject recently sent in by Larry Sandor. He has noticed that he's lining up with his feet open,... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 8 May 2013
Comments: 23
If you've ever thought about skipping your backswing and just starting your swing from the top, you're not alone. Steve Ruis sent in an interesting question about the possibility of cutting out the... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 7 May 2013
Comments: 13
The longer the club, the harder it generally is to hit. That means the driver is most often the toughest club to hit in the bag. It's also the club that's usually used the most off the tee. It sets... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 6 May 2013
Comments: 10
Your wrists play an important role in your golf swing and you've most likely heard me say that good wrist action is no wrist action. However, I see a lot of students that tend to bow or break their... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 4 May 2013
Comments: 7
After Inbee Park won the Kraft Nabisco Championship last month, I got a few emails from Surgites asking if she was using the Peak Performance Golf Swing on her way to victory in the year's first... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 3 May 2013
Comments: 8
To hit the ball longer, you've got to have a swing that's able to produce power. The Peak Performance Golf Swing provides you that power by the use of your arms. If you're wondering what I mean by... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 1 May 2013
Comments: 61
Have you ever wondered what a new set of custom fit golf clubs could do for your game? Are you curious about the process our certified fitters put you through in order to determine the right clubs... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 30 April 2013
Comments: 21
How you grip the club can determine your ability to repeat shots. If you don't maintain your grip pressure throughout a round, it will be hard to see any sort of consistent results. The key is... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 29 April 2013
Comments: 12
Whenever I discuss the impact position, I usually include my thought process of swinging up to the T-Finish. However, that doesn't mean I'm hitting up on the ball. It's merely a thought I use to keep... Read More