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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

Club Fitting For Length
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 26 December 2012
Comments: 86
Hello Surgites! I hope that you all are having a wonderful holiday break with your friends and family this year. I know a lot of you are currently in the path of a winter blizzard, so please stay... Read More
Ball Position Is Based On Heels, Not Toes
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 23 December 2012
Comments: 47
I always stress the importance of alignment because the setup determines the motion in a golf swing. It's almost always the main thing that students need help with at golf schools and lessons. But,... Read More
Which Hand Is The Dominant Hand?
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 22 December 2012
Comments: 15
Not everyone sees each daily video I publish, so sometimes questions get asked that have already been covered in the past. For whatever reason, there's a question that keeps popping up on the blogs... Read More
Correct Positioning Of Head & Eyes In Setup
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 21 December 2012
Comments: 25
Today I'm going to answer a really good question that came in to the website. It has to do with the setup position. More specifically, it has to do with where the head needs to be in order to remain... Read More
How Pros Stop The Ball On The Green
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 20 December 2012
Comments: 33
One of the biggest things I hear at golf schools and demonstrations is amateurs wanting to learn how to stop the ball on the green like the pros. They would do anything if they could just get the... Read More
Importance Of Stat Keeping & Setting Goals
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 19 December 2012
Comments: 9
It brings me great pleasure to read today's comment from a long time Surgite, Amos. He sent in a wonderful story about the best round of golf he's ever played. The letter was actually addressed to... Read More
"Riding A Skinny Horse"
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 17 December 2012
Comments: 34
Today I'm going to discuss the importance of having wide knees, outward pressure in the backswing. It's come to be known as "riding a skinny horse." It's the classic Surge setup position. When... Read More
Hitting Inside The Ball
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 16 December 2012
Comments: 6
As I've stated in daily videos in the past, amateur golfers tend to hit the ball out near the toe of the club. That's even why club manufacturers build clubs today with sweet spots out near the toe.... Read More
Trouble Getting Pre-Loaded Right?
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 14 December 2012
Comments: 11
A couple of weeks ago I published a daily about setting up with the proper pre-loaded, heavy right position. What I didn't discuss that day is how to determine whether or not you're pre-loading too... Read More
How Senior Golfers Can Increase Distance
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 13 December 2012
Comments: 43
One thing that most senior golfers struggle with is distance. As we age, our bodies slow down and we lose flexibility. Both are critical to swinging a golf club with any sort of power. But, even if... Read More