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Donald Trahan Sr., The Swing Surgeon
Authored by: Brady
Posted on: 20 July 2024
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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

A Christmas Message From Lynn Griffin
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 24 December 2010
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I talked to The Surge about today'€™s video. He said I should definitely do it. This isn'€™t about golf equipment or golf balls or golf tips. This is a thank you. From me and my wife to all of you... Read More
Sink Onto Back Leg
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 21 December 2010
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I saw a lot of it at our winter tournament. That old back leg straightened up in the backswing. That's cause by the front leg bending too much and/or too much turn. If you turn beyond the toe... Read More
Roll That Front Foot Over
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 21 December 2010
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I've noticed at our schools and at the tournament, there's a tendency for golfers to keep their front foot flat during the lateral left shift, the “bump,” as they move forward to the finish.... Read More
In the Mitt Drills
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 20 December 2010
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For years you've been taught that, in the backswing, you keep your club low and wide, reaching back as far as you can. I saw some of this at the tournament. And you'll see that advice... Read More
Good Reads for 2011
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 18 December 2010
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I'll admit. My reading tends to the business end of my business: teaching. I don't devote a whole bunch of time on “current” best sellers about how to hurt your back. It just leads to... Read More
PPGS Winter Tournament
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 17 December 2010
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It was truly a good time had by all. Yes, the weather could have been better, but everyone's spirits warmed things up. It was truly an amazing time. What a great group! Here's a sight for... Read More
The Correct "Bump"
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 16 December 2010
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It's the lateral left (for right handers) shift. I call it “the bump” for short. At our recent tournament we had supervised practice and a morning clinic and there were many questions about “... Read More
Grooves and Spin
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 15 December 2010
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O.K. I know I'm going to say something in this video that, well, sort of goes a little contrary to what you been told for a long, long time. BUt if there's one thing I know, Certified club... Read More
Winter Tournament Roundup
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 14 December 2010
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It sure was a busy week. We started out in North Carolina with our first PPGS Teacher Certification Clinic. So that process is on the way. Thursday through Saturday was the first PPGS Winter... Read More
Warm Up for Spring This Winter
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 13 December 2010
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If you're in the chilly north consider the winter months the best time to get your equipment ready for spring. This is the time to get new grips and club fitting — loft, lie, shaft. Check out... Read More