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Authored by: Brady
Posted on: 20 July 2024
Comments: 47

 

Don Trahan was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts. His father introduced him to the game of golf when he was ten years old. By the age of twelve, Don was a scratch golfer and a member of New Bedford Public Links, now called Whaling City Golf Club (known as The Whale).

Don graduated from Bishop Stang Catholic High School in 1967. He was the top player on the high school golf team all four years he attended. Trahan then attended Southeastern Massachusetts University (Now University of Massachusetts, North Dartmouth) where he was again the top player on the golf team all four years he attended. He is a member of Delta Kappa Phi fraternity. He graduated in 1971 with a double major in political science and history with plans to become a corporate attorney.

Trahan met his wife, Susan, while attending college. The two married in 1973 and moved to Port Orange, Florida where Don would begin his effort to obtain his PGA Tour Card. From there, Don took an... Read More

Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 16 December 2009
Comments: 1
WOW! The fairway iron problem article yesterday turned into being a treasure trove of good comments and questions. I have set aside 2 or 3 really good questions to be used for the topic... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 15 December 2009
Comments: 1
Most golfers who have problem clubs are dealing with woods. But Bob writes asking for help with his fairway irons. Bob Layte says: Hi Don, Thanks so much for the free lessons. My... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 14 December 2009
I often get asked in lessons and blogs for help on the Pre-Loaded Heavy Right (PLHR) setup position. Most of the time the question relates to not being able to transition back to impact and... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 13 December 2009
The PPGS is all about a setup and swing that is body friendly and thus reduces stress and strain on the body. Lee, in his question below, brings up a good point about the PPGS resembling the... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 12 December 2009
One of my young students, who will be going to college on scholarship next year, was concerned about more birdies. He'€™s getting close to being a scratch player. My advice to him follows '€“... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 11 December 2009
Since we've been talking quite a bit about professional club fitting, I thought Bill question was a good one to share. Bill says: The videos are great! I am hoping to save wear and tear on my... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 10 December 2009
Winter is quickly plowing down on us as colder temperatures, morning frost on the car and snow are positive reminders that for many of us golfers, the playing season is over. The big question... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 9 December 2009
I can'€™t tell you how many lessons or golf schools I have given where a students have injuries on their hands that need the help and protection of adhesive bandages, better known as Band-... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 8 December 2009
One of my long time students, Dan, my life insurance agent, called to discuss my policy with me. He started by discussing the previous day'€™s PPGS daily article about as we get older we... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 7 December 2009
One piece takeaway or two, asks Phil. His bigger question is how can he make a smooth backswing when he has to change direction in mid-stream in the back swing after lifting the club into... Read More