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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: 6 July 2009
I recently played a round of golf with one of my students and we were behind an extremely slow group that held us up the entire 18 holes. Many times when they left the green, we all hit our... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 5 July 2009
This position is perhaps the most critical in the PPGS posture and was the last part of the setup that I figured out. I discuss all the points and issues of Pre-Loaded Heavy Right (PLHR) in... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 4 July 2009
I was playing golf with Jack the other day and he mentioned that, when he was at the Masters he talked with Doug Sanders, one of the most flamboyant dressers in the history of the PGA Tour and... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 2 July 2009
A few days ago I went to watch a big junior golf tournament for the first time in over 15 years. That used to be pretty routine when I watched D.J. play. This tournament had juniors from 10... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 1 July 2009
I'€™ve got to share this one with you. David, Director, Occupational Health... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 30 June 2009
I was playing a round of golf with long time student JM, a friend of his and my brother Ken. JM has mastered the 3/4 backswing with all his clubs except his driver. He has it for a few swings and... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 29 June 2009
Senior Suggestion for Driver and Clubs I have been writing a few articles about club fitting and the importance of having properly fit clubs to play better golf. I have been closing each... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 28 June 2009
I received an e-mail on June 9th from a club manufacturer who specializes in woods, with a super offer to all PGA professionals. They broke into the club business on Tour building 3 woods,... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 27 June 2009
The PPGS customer service call line got a call from a customer the other day asking why he couldn'€™t hit his driver using the PPGS. My brother, Ken, handles swing questions as he knows the... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 26 June 2009
Why do so many golfers who have trouble hitting their driver seem to immediately blame themselves and their swing? The Number 1 question about hitting a club poorly are mostly referencing the driver... Read More