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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 Bump Is For Real!
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 11 April 2012
Comments: 115
If you're having some problems understanding the bump than today's daily is for you. The bump is critical because it's what pulls your arms down into position to make solid impact on the ball. This... Read More
What Club Fitting Won't Do
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 10 April 2012
Comments: 17
After Doc Griffin's series on the importance of club fitting, we had a discussion about peoples' expectations after getting fitted for the proper clubs. Many people might have the misconception that... Read More
How To Judge Distance On Uphill/Downhill Holes
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 9 April 2012
Comments: 40
If Bubba Watson proved anything this weekend at The Masters, it's that you have to be able to judge your distance on a hole that's uphill or downhill. Figuring out just how much yardage to add or... Read More
Pain In The Hip
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 7 April 2012
Comments: 30
When I first started studying the physics and physiology of the golf swing, my mentor Dr. Ned Armstrong told me that the body alerts you with stress and strain as a prelude to pain. A question was... Read More
Pop Tart - AFAP
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 6 April 2012
Comments: 43
Henri sent in a question after he heard a famous golfer discussing some common mistakes that amateurs make in their golf swings. He wondered if it related to vertical swingers as well. "Johnny Miller... Read More
Pitching Needs Good Alignment
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 5 April 2012
Comments: 23
Many kids in school are on spring break at this time of year. Some go on vacation with their families while others use the extra time to work on becoming better athletes in their respective sports.... Read More
Controlling Tempo & Timing
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 4 April 2012
Comments: 33
When it comes to the continuity of flow in a golf swing, many people think that there should be a pause at the top of the backswing. Harold sent in a question that pertained to this very subject and... Read More
How To Test Your Arm Speed
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 3 April 2012
Comments: 96
Most golfers will admit that they would like to increase their distance and become longer hitters. One important aspect to accomplish this is your swing speed. Larry McMillen submitted a question... Read More
Doc Griffin's Mobile Fitting
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 2 April 2012
Comments: 58
Many people in the Surge Nation have asked for an alternative to driving great distances in order to be fitted by a Swing Surgeon/PPGS Certified Club Fitter. I've always stated the importance of... Read More
Square Club Face For Bunker Shots
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 31 March 2012
Comments: 83
After purchasing our new video featuring 3 time PGA TOUR Champion, Kenny Knox, I received a question from Don Klein regarding bunker shots and how to properly execute the "A" technique. "Hey Surge,... Read More