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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: 29 May 2009
Ken is a 62-year-old, self-described '€œborn-again-golfer.'€ He wasn'€™t talking about religion. Ken also has something very essential in his bag that we all could use a little more of: humor... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 28 May 2009
Here'€™s a great question from David. With so many different golf ball to choose from, which one is right for you? David, You are correct that ball compression was the way to determine which... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 27 May 2009
When you'€™ve been using a rotational swing with a big shoulder turn, some habits are hard to break. I suspected that was Art'€™s problem when he said he was having problems getting rid of '€œ... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 25 May 2009
Ball Position Jim, who is now using the Peak Performance Golf Swing, had a very good question that I know all of you can appreciate. Among other things, he wanted some advice on ball... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 24 May 2009
The “Work Around” Carol has just taken up the game of golf (congratulations, Carol!) And had an interesting question. As a result of surgery as a child, her right leg is one inch shorter... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 22 May 2009
At 6′ 8″, Buddy is a tall drink of water. But his height isn'€™t is problem. Topping the ball and grounding the club behind the ball is. Buddy played a bunch of baseball and softball and... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 21 May 2009
Mike was having problems with his long irons and woods. The short irons were fine. Here'€™s what I think the problem was '€“ and the solution. Mike, Great that you got the DVD's and are... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 20 May 2009
Tom wrote with what may be the most common problem facing golfers. Here'€™s what he said: '€œI honestly think that my problem is my inability to control the breaking of my left arm on the back... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 19 May 2009
Terry came up with a great question. You guys (and gals) are sensational. Terry'€™s question was: '€œIs there a key thought you have to keeping the left leg (for right handed golfers)... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 18 May 2009
As I said yesterday, Jim had a two part question. In the second part he asked: '€œWhen you begin the backswing is there some weight going into the inner portion of the right leg and do you,... Read More