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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: 31 January 2010
Note from The Surge: We've finally finished in Orlando. I always learn some new about our sport and make some new friends. Did a good interview, which I'll tell you about later — don't want to... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 30 January 2010
Comments: 1
Note from The Surge: We're still in Orlando and the PGA Golf Merchandise Show. If you're not familiar with it, there are about 1,000 exhibitors here, showing off the latest and greatest in... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 29 January 2010
Note from The Surge: We're down at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, FL. I'll be having a report soon on the treds we've seen. Pretty amazing stuff. This is the biggest golf show on earth.... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 29 January 2010
(Note from the Surge: We were very busy shooting a new putting video yesterday and my on line guy, Paul, put up the wrong article. I know I promised you one from Dr. Armstrong — which it was... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 27 January 2010
I watched the last few holes of the final round of the PGA Tour'€™s '€œBob Hope Classic,'€ as DJ was playing well, finishing 7th.‚  I was hoping to see a swing but really wanted to see his... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 26 January 2010
Comments: 3
Tom Watson and Fred Couples played some awesome golf Sunday in the closing round of the Mitsubishi Electric Championship in Hawaii.‚  It came down to the final putt on the 18th hole, with... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 25 January 2010
I was watching The Golf Channel and I saw a commercial featuring PGA Tour Caddy, Lance Ten Broeck.‚  Lance cadies full time for Jesper Parnevik in his second life on the PGA Tour.‚  In his... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 24 January 2010
Comments: 1
Jack Nicklaus turned 70 years old this week and The Golf Channel celebrated his birthday with a documentary about his life and career.‚  The show theme focused around a 12 day business trip he took... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 23 January 2010
Comments: 1
Less than a month ago, December 30th to be exact, the daily article was titled, '€œRelease'€¦Defined and Explained.'€‚  The opening sentences are as follows; '€œRelease for many golfers and... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 22 January 2010
One of the major tenets of the PPG setup and swing involve the concept of the wide knees at address and the outward pressure that must be applied.‚  The wide knees, being unique and noticeable... Read More