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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: 15 July 2009
Comments: 1
I was walking up to the lesson tee to meet Mike for a lesson. He is a long time student, a scratch player, and was wanting a tune up because he was preparing for a number of big qualifying... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 14 July 2009
A few days ago I was answering some questions on PPGS.com and read a question I was going to respond to until something interrupted me. I have not gotten back to that question as of yet, so I... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 13 July 2009
Comments: 2
I believe that swinging on PLANE is one of the most important aspects of hitting the ball consistently solid and straight. And when I talk about swinging on plane, I am talking about swinging... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 12 July 2009
Comments: 1
I have been sitting quietly on the sidelines for a few years and for the four plus months since PPGS.com has launched. I have listened and heard TV commentators and Golf Channel show hosts... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 11 July 2009
I gave a lesson to my chiropractor Dr. Chris, and the main concern he wanted to work on was his problem of hitting short pitch shots chunky. With every pitch shot less than full, especially... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 10 July 2009
The '€œUnusual Lesson'€ was moving along pretty routinely. I was going full bore, making my presentation to the Doc on the causes and effects of physics and physiology on the golf swing.... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 9 July 2009
One of the most unusual lessons I ever gave started in a most unusual way. I got a call from a man on a Thursday afternoon at Harbour Town who told me he was coming in for a day long lesson... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 9 July 2009
Former Clemson player and PGA Tour player Johnathan Byrd's father James Byrd passed away on Tuesday.‚  Mr. Byrd was diagnosed with brain cancer‚  in November 2007.‚  After todays round at the... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 8 July 2009
When we discuss target we are talking about alignment, which is one of the four fundamentals of setup along with grip, stance and posture. Alignment is critical because even a perfect swing... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 7 July 2009
Yesterday was a good day on the lesson tee. Sunday afternoon I drove to Mt Pleasant, SC to D.J.'€™s house to be there a day early so we could get an early start on the lesson tee on Monday.... Read More