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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

One Great Tape
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 12 December 2010
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At our last golf school a few of the students began to develop blisters. We were hitting quite a few balls. Well, the guys started sharing some white, stiff fabric tape. It didn't last long... Read More
Keeping Fit in Winter
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 11 December 2010
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This is one of those Northern Hemisphere things again. Do you have a game plan to keep (golf) fit in the winter? Someone came in on the blog asking what he should do to keep in shape when... Read More
Day One, PPGS Winter Torunament
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 10 December 2010
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We thought you might like to see the opening clinic and demonstration at Old South Golf Links and our Winter Tournament. The Surge and DJ did an excellent demonstration of the Peak Performance... Read More
Setting Goals for New Year
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 10 December 2010
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Put it own on paper (or your Blackberry, iPhone or Droid). Concerning your golf game, what do you want to see happen in 2011? Better putting? Better play around the green? Weight loss? A... Read More
All About Bounce
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 9 December 2010
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I recently got some questions on the blog about “bounce” and wedges and what it all means. So the Surge said, “have at it.” All irons have “bounce,” but it almost always is in reference to... Read More
Virtual Side of the Game
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 8 December 2010
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For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, it's cold. I know, you guys and gals “down under,” and our visitors and members in India, South Africa, and South America, are all enjoying... Read More
Jacket: No. Keep Your Arms Free!
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 7 December 2010
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Amazing. A long time student pointed out a “new” training aid on The Golf Channel: a jacket to help you keep your arms close to the body. No, no, no. In the Peak Performance Golf Swing we... Read More
Tucking Not Allowed
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 6 December 2010
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You've probably seen me “dispose” the handkerchief or towel test. In a rotational swing, you're supposed to keep your elbows tucked close to your body. With the Peak Performance Golf Swing,... Read More
Winter Putting in the Garage
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 5 December 2010
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For those of you in the colder climes your golf season is about to wrap up. I can tell by the number of blogs we getting about winter. One asked if, in the winter, living room putting... Read More
Right Hand Too Strong
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 4 December 2010
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The audio is a little rough. I was out on DJ'€™s back dock in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, and there was a bit of wind '€¦ At our last school, I noticed a few of the students had a very... Read More