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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

Nose At The Ball, Not Over
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 11 January 2013
Comments: 25
I've often used the acronym NOB when discussing head position in the setup. It stands for Nose Over Ball. But, I've had to rethink this because I believe it's sending out the wrong message. Curtis... Read More
Right Knee & Transfer Of Pressure
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 10 January 2013
Comments: 29
The trademark of the Peak Performance Golf Swing is our setup position with wide knees, outward pressure. It's an easy way to spot a Surgite on the range or the golf course. But, do you know what... Read More
Face Angle Helps Good Stats
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 8 January 2013
Comments: 28
If you have a tendency to hit the ball to the right or pull it to the left, it means you've got an issue with your clubface position at impact. It's either open at impact or shut. Neither is a recipe... Read More
Importance Of Maintaining Your Spine Angle
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 6 January 2013
Comments: 36
If you have trouble topping the ball, there's most likely an issue with your spine angle at some point in the swing. Too much movement can make getting back to a solid impact position really tricky.... Read More
Arms Swing Club Vertical On Maximum Incline Plane
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 5 January 2013
Comments: 34
There has been some confusion regarding the proper vertical position of the club at the top of the backswing. I recently published a daily titled, Picture Worth A Million Words. The picture on that... Read More
Enlow Grips
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 4 January 2013
Comments: 11
I really think Enlow Grips are a great product. I wouldn't promote them on the website if I thought anything else. But, I received an email that asked why I don't use them on every club in my bag.  I... Read More
Surge's Pre-Shot Routine
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 3 January 2013
Comments: 29
A pre-shot routine is something that should come naturally due to repetitive practice. It's what starts the path to consistent golf. Steve McGee sent in his question via the blog. He wanted to know... Read More
Where Is the Aiming Line?
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 30 December 2012
Comments: 34
I'm somewhat of a sucker for alignment questions because that's the biggest area golfers struggle with. Today, I'm going to talk about getting aligned parallel left of your aiming line. But, I'm not... Read More
The Bump Starts With Lateral Shift, Not Turn
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 29 December 2012
Comments: 36
The bump is one of the most important aspects of the Peak Performance Golf Swing. I've also found that it's one of the things that people have the most trouble with. Some students bump too much or... Read More
PPGS & The Vertical Position
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 28 December 2012
Comments: 97
I receive a lot of comments and emails praising the Peak Performance Golf Swing. Many times I'll hear how it's enabled golfers to enjoy the game again, whether it's through pain relief or the... Read More