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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

Forged Vs. Cast
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 13 November 2010
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We've had several question on the blog regarding the difference between forged and cast irons. Everyone wants to know which is better. I decided to give everyone a little “heads up” on 21st... Read More
Use Your Imagination
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 13 November 2010
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I ran across this article in our local newspaper about “exercise imagery” and just had to share it with you. This about just sitting back in an easy chair in the den. Television is off,... Read More
PPGS Certification Program: Dec. 6-7
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 12 November 2010
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Well, this is it. PPGS Teacher Certification. Tell your pro! Let him/her know! — The Surge! News Release. Due to high student demand, PGA Master Professional Don Trahan, known as the '€œSwing... Read More
Dot on the Ball
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 11 November 2010
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I sometimes find the simple, visual suggestions to my students have an immediate and marvelous impact on learning the Peak Performance Golf Swing. This holds true for both the high... Read More
The "Zorro" Swing
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 10 November 2010
Comments: 9
I guess this is kind of Part Two of “mind over muscle” in terms of controlling your swing. I was playing with a friend a few days ago and his iron and hybrid shots were to three quarters in the... Read More
Mind Controls Power
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 10 November 2010
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Somehow length became associated with better golf. The more distance you could get off the tee, the better golfer you were. If that was the case Robert Garrigus should have one a bunch of tournaments... Read More
It's YOUR Game
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 8 November 2010
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Yes, it's your game. Think about it. When we're out there with our buddies (male or female), you can tell yourself you're just out there for the fun of it. But wouldn't it be more fun to shoot lower... Read More
Ball Beaters
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 6 November 2010
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How many ball should you hit at the driving range? 100? 200? 10? I would rather see you hit 10 perfect shots. If you just keep rifling through a bucket or bag of ball without stopping you're... Read More
Cold Weather Golf
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 5 November 2010
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Yes, for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, it's going to start to get cold. So I apologize to our Australian, New Zealand and South American members and visitors (and anybody else I... Read More
Extending Too Far
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 4 November 2010
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Some of my long time students were having problems with the T-Finish. It turned out they got into the habit of extending too far in the follow through or forward upswing as I like to call it... Read More