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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: 22 May 2016
The last stop for my 2016 European tour was England. Three days of schools in England were great and I got to see some people from previous years. The big news about the schools in England was that... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 22 May 2016
Concluding my time at Ramstein, my next stop was Munich to meet and teach some very dedicated Surgites. The Münchener Golf Club was my host for four days and they rolled out the red carpet! We had a... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 22 May 2016
My 2016 European tour is over. Before leaving, we recorded a set of videos to review the two and half week trip to Europe. The first stop was clinics at Ramstein Air Base. For three years, I have... Read More
Authored by: Brady
Posted on: 17 May 2016
Comments: 2
A special follow-up to our recent video, "Don't Forget About The T-Finish", Bruce from New Zealand writes in to ask about why his excellent practice swings do not translate to good shots once a ball... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 8 May 2016
Comments: 2
I've started to notice a trend on the PGA TOUR, and I think it's hurting some players from playing their best golf. The finish position is critical to repeatedly hitting straight shots. But, what I'm... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 28 April 2016
Comments: 6
Many have asked about one-length irons with rising PGA Star Bryson DeChambeau having a very successful pro debut on the PGA tour in 2016. Not to mention one heck of a showing at this year's Masters.... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 21 April 2016
Comments: 6
Most golfers have the issue of turning too much in their backswing, which diminishes their ability to get back to a solid impact position. The opposite actually happens for me! I struggle sometimes... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 12 April 2016
Comments: 6
The routine you have for lining up your target and walking into your setup is extremely critical for an accurate position over the golf ball. If you want to have any sort of consistency with your... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 3 April 2016
Comments: 10
I see a lot of golfers who keep their head down after impact for far too long. Instead of standing up as fast as possible, they're still looking down well after the ball has been struck. This can... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 27 March 2016
Comments: 7
At the time of writing this blog, Jason Day has overcome Jordan Spieth in WGC rankings and now sits at the world's #1 in golf. Just two days ago Jason Day was interviewed on TV, and he elaborated on... Read More