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Donald Trahan Sr., The Swing Surgeon
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

The Head Must Be Kept Still
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 30 November 2012
Comments: 29
If you've got a flawless Peak Performance Golf Swing setup and swing, it means your head is nearly motionless in the takeaway and up to the top of the backswing. But, if your head is moving like Dom... Read More
More Tips To Fix Chunky Chips
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 29 November 2012
Comments: 9
A couple weeks ago I shot a video on how you can avoid chunking wedges. I gave some reasons why it could be happening and some cures to fix it. But, I focused primarily on alignment and ball position... Read More
Clubface Double Check
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 28 November 2012
Comments: 3
I was recently going through my daily archives and found a video that I never shared with you. I feel the content is so good that I just had to get it published. Towards the end of the summer, I was... Read More
Correct Posture Using Accordion Effect
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 27 November 2012
Comments: 22
As we age, our bodies change and we aren't physically capable of doing the same things we were able to do 20 or 30 years ago. But, what we give up in power we can gain in accuracy. It all starts with... Read More
Ball Position, Alignment, and Flight
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 26 November 2012
Comments: 20
Everyone wants to hit the long ball. It's fun to watch and even more fun when you're the one hitting the ball. We can't all be like Bubba Watson and John Daly, but we can play from the middle of the... Read More
Using Your Right Hand
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 24 November 2012
Comments: 22
Sometimes men and women who have played other sports their whole life have difficulty switching to a golf swing. But, that shouldn't be the case at all. Sports like bowling and baseball involve... Read More
Swing Control With Wide Knees Outward Pressure
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 23 November 2012
Comments: 8
For many golfers, maintaining control is a big challenge. Most would like to hit the ball as far as possible. This often leads to a lot of lower body movement during the swing because they are trying... Read More
Wayne Coolidge On Conditioning
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 22 November 2012
Comments: 3
Here at SwingSurgeon.com, we're thankful for many things. Personally, I'm thankful for all of you faithful PPGS followers. Nothing I do would be possible if it wasn't for each and every one of you!... Read More
Reasons Golfers Slice & Hook Their Drivers
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 20 November 2012
Comments: 32
Do you have trouble hitting your driver consistently straight? If you answered yes, you're not alone! I get many students who hit their irons beautifully but when it's time to tee it up and let the... Read More
How An Open Face Can Still Be Square To Target
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 19 November 2012
Comments: 10
Sometimes a golf shot may call for a slightly open or closed face. There may be a tree in your way and the only shot is to go over it. Adding loft by opening the clubface is a good way to attempt to... Read More