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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

One Glove Or Two?
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 25 October 2012
Comments: 19
After last week's victory by Tommy "Two Gloves" Gainey on the PGA TOUR, many people are wondering if wearing two gloves can be an advantage when swinging a golf club. Before Tommy won, I actually had... Read More
How To Get Your Mental Game Back
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 24 October 2012
Comments: 12
One of the most challenging things in golf is staying positive in the midst of a bad round. Having a strong mental game is a huge part of the game and can really be the difference between salvaging a... Read More
Setup Issues Due To Unique Physical Features
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 23 October 2012
Comments: 8
Today's question is pretty unique. It's so interesting that I wanted to share it with you all. Gary Kinne has a physical feature that forces him to alter his alignment slightly and it got me... Read More
How To Hit Solid Drives Off The Tee
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 21 October 2012
Comments: 21
In today's daily lesson, I address a question sent in by Brian Sullivan. Brian has been hitting behind the ball when he hits his driver and is struggling to find a consistent approach to hitting good... Read More
Swing Tips To Avoid Coming Over The Top
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 19 October 2012
Comments: 18
Cheryl Cassidy has been using the Peak Performance Golf Swing for nearly two years and has expressed her excitement in the progress she's been making. But, she wrote in a question that I think a lot... Read More
Adding Lead Tape Can Improve Your Distance And Accuracy
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 8 October 2012
Comments: 29
Doug Pinner asked me for some advice a while back that I think many of you could benefit from. It relates to getting the right swing weight for your clubs so that you can maximize your ability to hit... Read More
How To Cure A Reverse Weight Shift
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 3 October 2012
Comments: 55
A reverse weight shift--where you end up with your weight on your back leg as you finish your swing--is one of the biggest robbers of both distance and accuracy. That's the problem that Jerry Shulman... Read More
What To Do If You Hit The Occasional Shank
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 30 September 2012
Comments: 35
I received this great email a few weeks ago from Ron Kriete, a Surgite from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. I like it because it proves how dangerous advice can be from people who know nothing about the... Read More
The PPGS Master Setup Position Explained
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 29 September 2012
Comments: 7
I recently had the pleasure of giving a lesson to a first-time student named Rick Baldwin, a lefty who has been been playing golf for 20 years but has only been with the Surge Swing for about six... Read More
Don't Wear Bifocals When You Play Golf
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 24 September 2012
Comments: 25
A few weeks ago, I spent four days in Colorado teaching a series of our one-day Performance Schools. I really like this format for a number of reasons, but perhaps the best, from a teacher's... Read More