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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

PPGS Is All About Playing Pain Free
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 8 March 2012
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If you have followed this blog for any length of time, you probably have heard me explain what led me to create the Peak Performance Golf Swing. If you haven't, then let me describe my motivation in... Read More
Club Fitting Series With Doc Griffin: Clubheads
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 7 March 2012
Comments: 64
Today we have the latest installment of Doc Griffin's series on Custom Club Fitting. In this one, Doc talks covers all the important stuff on clubheads, from why size really does matter to why he... Read More
Playing Side-hill Lies
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 5 March 2012
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Today I am going to cover the basics of how to hit a side-hill lie in response to a question from Tony Clark, of Reno, Nevada. "Surge: Would you please explain the stance and grip for hitting side-... Read More
The Difference Between Chipping And Pitching
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 4 March 2012
Comments: 1
In today's video I want to clear up a common problem of people confusing a chip for pitch shot. Jerry Shulman recently sent me an email in which he questions whether his problem with chipping comes... Read More
The Putting "Fall Line"
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 2 March 2012
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John Barnes of Houston, Texas recently sent in this question: "Don, can you explain what is meant by the term 'fall line'? I hear it a lot on the TV broadcasts while putting." Well, John, I... Read More
Bonus Daily: Surge's Backyard Net
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 2 March 2012
Comments: 18
I have had many people ask about the net that I have in The Back Yard Driving Range. And if, as they say, a picture is worth a thousand words then a 90-second video has to be worth even more! If you... Read More
Choke Up Or Cut It?
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 1 March 2012
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This is a good question from Bob Campo that we've discussed before about the benefits of using a shorter driver. However, Bob adds a twist here by asking if he can also accomplish the same thing by... Read More
Toe And Heel Bounce
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 1 March 2012
Comments: 73
Today we are going to talk a bit about a subject that many golfers have never heard of, let alone understand. The subject is called "Bounce" and it applies primarily to your wedges. It came up... Read More
Club Fitting Series With Doc Griffin: Lie Angle/M.O.I.
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 28 February 2012
Comments: 125
Today's daily is the next installment of Doc Griffin's series on custom club fitting. In this video, Doc covers some common misconceptions on how lie angle is measured before he gets into the weighty... Read More
Tips For Working The Ball
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 26 February 2012
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Wilfred Perkins sent in a question asking how he can work the ball using the Peak Performance Golf Swing. "I have been using Don's technique for several years. I am 83, so I enjoy every outing,... Read More