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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

What is Your Leading Edge?
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 23 November 2010
Comments: 2
Don put it to me! As a club fitter and Certified PPGS teacher, I jump between your clubs and your swing. Actually, it's kind of cool. Don has done fantastic work on alignment. He is so, “... Read More
You Have to Have it in Your Brain First
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 22 November 2010
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My students don't beat balls on the lesson tee. They earn them. That may sound pretty tough, but I want my students to think about what they are doing. In order to perform the Peak... Read More
The Slicer
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 21 November 2010
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Yup. The slice may be the most common swing problem known to golfers. We've discussed a variety of the reasons why golfers slice. It can be anything from the club itself to poor alignment. In... Read More
Timing and Power
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 20 November 2010
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You are how you are. You are what your abilities tell you you are. Wanting to “grip it and rip it” isn't for you … or any golfer. The biggest problem I think we all have is power and the lack... Read More
The Volcano Drill for Sand
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 19 November 2010
Comments: 1
We received a question on the blog about problems with getting it out of the sand, especially about the wedge going too deep and getting buried. Usually this problem is cause by swing down into the... Read More
The Box Drill for Sand
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 19 November 2010
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Yesterday, I talked about the “volcano drill” for helping you with sand play. I've got another that you can follow up with. Once you get the feeling of thrown the ball or sand up to your... Read More
Playing in the Rain
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 18 November 2010
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Wet weather can put a damper on your golf game. For many golfers, rain simply means going on to some other activity, like cleaning out the garage. Of course, if you're in a tournament and it'... Read More
T-Finish Towel Drill
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 16 November 2010
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I picked up this drill from a student. As I think everyone knows I love to get suggestions from Peak Performance Golf Swing students and members. On the blog I do read about folks not getting... Read More
Pendulum Putting
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 15 November 2010
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Putting is something DJ is still working on. He had so many good putts that just didn't fall it was amazing. But that's golf. His observations about his search are, I think, very enlightening... Read More
Don and DJ at Orlando
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 14 November 2010
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Well, I got DJ to sit down for a few seconds Friday afternoon and we talked about his Malaysian trip and his first two rounds. I really enjoy being here with my son and am used to jumping... Read More