Daily Video Blog

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: 16 May 2009
Jim wrote that he had a '€œtendency to come over the top or spin out with the left hip entering the impact zone.'€ I wanted to share my answer to him with everyone, because my suggestions... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 15 May 2009
Yesterday I wrote about concentrating on and really paying attention to the Technical Excellence of your setup and swing motion. The PPGS number one principle, '€œThe setup determines the... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 14 May 2009
“TE” and The Surge Clone I can'€™t tell you how many times during a golf lesson, where I am doing my written evaluation, I have been told something like, '€œI wish you could be with me all... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 12 May 2009
Too much of a good thing. I think one of the most fascinating things that is happening since we started our site, is the number of golf professionals who have responded with comments. I... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 12 May 2009
Palms Perpendicular Release I'€™ve got a lesson with long time (10+years) student whom I respectfully call '€œDoc.'€ He is a dentist. Doc is a real committed golfer who practices regularly... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 11 May 2009
Light is Right! I was having my first lesson with ST and it ended up being somewhat monumental. The 2-hour first lesson includes a real good video analysis of his swing and mine, which I... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 10 May 2009
PPGS '€“ the perfect three point landing. Geoff, who just turned 60 and is a 7 handicap, only plays 10 to 20 games a year due to back, shoulder and hip replacement issues, started using the... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 10 May 2009
Good Book'€¦about Golf and Life. I am going to make like Oprah for today'€™s article and recommend a book for good casual reading about golf. This book includes some golf instruction, and a... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 9 May 2009
The Knees Have It! JoAnn came up with a fantastic question and I felt everyone should see my response. JoAnn is learning the PPGS and came up with the observation: '€œMen have incredible... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 8 May 2009
Playing Golf With A Crooked Spine Got more Peak Performance Golf Swing testimonials to share today. This first one is from a student who uses the Peak Performance Golf Swing to play golf... Read More