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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: 14 August 2009
The PGA Championship began yesterday at Hazeltine C.C. in Chaska Minnesota, playing to a length of 7,685 yards. This makes this PGA Championship a historic event in that the PGA TOUR pros... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 13 August 2009
I decided to write about Ernie Els today because I have something really good to say and compliment him and because it is relevant to the PPGS that I teach. The trigger for writing this was... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 12 August 2009
A number of years ago Tim came in to see me about four times a year for 2 full days of lessons on the tee and playing on the course. In all my years of teaching, Tim is probably the most... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 11 August 2009
I had a call from an Instructor wanting to get certified as a PPGS instructor. But even before he got into asking about certification, he asked if he could ask me a question first. He asked... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 10 August 2009
Playing out of a fairway bunker is a very scary and thus difficult shot for most amateurs. I have even had PGA Tour players and mini tour pros run into trouble playing this shot. Problems... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 9 August 2009
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Is your putting stance putting stress on your back and causing you back pain? Jim wrote to say he's been practicing putting for hours and when he's done, his back is killing him. So I told him... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 8 August 2009
Thank You. I have been lobbying D.J. for 2 or 3 years now to shorten his driver from the 45 inches he has been using to 44 inches, which he played in college. D.J. is 6 feet 3 inches tall and 45... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 7 August 2009
Here's a great and often asked question I wanted to share with you. And, like Marcus, I have great respect for Dave Pelz too. Surge, I know that you respect Dave Pelz. However, he teaches... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 6 August 2009
We ran this article several months ago. Based on the thousands of comments we're receiving, it bears repeating (with a little editing). Allow me to preach a little. One of the BIG comments I... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 5 August 2009
I was having a quarterly lesson with Bill from far up north on one his Southern getaway trips to see me and play a little golf for a few days. He told me he had not played or practiced much... Read More