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Ferris Wheel and The Perfect Golf Swing
Ferris Wheel and The Perfect Golf Swing
Authored by: Brady
Posted on: 3 May 2026

A student named Jim Wiley sent in a comment that stopped Surge in his tracks — and it's worth sharing with every golfer who's ever struggled with consistency.

Jim made the case that a more vertical swing is easier to repeat because it removes one of the trickiest timing requirements in the rotational swing: squaring the clubface at impact. He backed it up with three analogies. Bowling — try taking the ball around your body and releasing at exactly the right moment. Rock skipping — go straight back and through, or good luck controlling where it lands. And landing a plane approaching the runway from the side, having to time your turn perfectly just before touchdown - known as crabbing. All three hit home, but that last one is especially sharp. The plane is still moving fast. So are you at impact — accelerating as hard as... Read More

Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 6 February 2014
Comments: 1
The key to having perfect posture is being in an athletically ready position with actively engaged muscles. The setup determines the motion, so your setup better be perfect! We usually talk about... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 5 February 2014
Comments: 9
I don't have any emails to read today because I wanted to talk about a recent lesson I had with one of my regulars. During the lesson, I noticed that this particular Surgite was really tucking his... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 2 February 2014
Comments: 14
As you're gearing up for the big game tonight, I thought I'd share just a few tips on playing golf in cold weather. Many Surgites live in areas where golf is impossible to play right now. But, many... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 1 February 2014
Comments: 9
As we age, our bodies begin to break down and flexibility begins to fade. This can make it hard to succeed on the golf course, especially if you have a swing that is really hard on the body. The good... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 30 January 2014
Comments: 11
Some people like to golf with a glove on. Some like to wear two gloves, while others don't like to wear any at all. Most players will wear one glove when swinging all their clubs, but when they putt... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 28 January 2014
Comments: 14
I always get asked where we're heading next for Peak Performance Golf Schools and Club Fittings. Last year was a great year, and we'd like to have an even better 2014. Doc Griffin and I sat down to... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 26 January 2014
Comments: 23
Randy Wolf has been a student of mine for quite some time. He considers himself a visual learner, so he sent me an interesting request for one of my backyard daily videos. Randy asked if I could... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 24 January 2014
Comments: 1
Today, I just wanted to share a comment I received from a brand new visitor to swingsurgeon.com. Gary Morrison found some of my videos on YouTube and decided he liked what he saw.  At 63 years old... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 22 January 2014
Comments: 3
Golf is a sport that tests our patience. If you are a short tempered individual, a poor golf shot can likely have a negative effect on the rest of your round. Having the right mindset can go a long... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 20 January 2014
Comments: 9
I recently received a long letter from Max about swinging a driver. He's been watching videos of DJ swinging the club and he noticed that DJ was swinging deeper than what I teach. DJ has always used... Read More