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Donald Trahan Sr., The Swing Surgeon
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

Getting Older: Distance Shorter
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 6 December 2009
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There is an old saying that there are two things we can'€™t avoid in life: death and taxes. I'€™m sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but we have to add another to the list. For golfers,... Read More
What is Bounce?
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 5 December 2009
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Brad, in his question below, asks what bounce is on his wedges. Let'€™s see if we can shed some light and help Brad and all of us on the importance of Bounce. Brad Kile says: I have a... Read More
Ion Wrist Bands
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 4 December 2009
Comments: 5
I read some of the blogs after the 12/3 article on helping avoid or cure elbow pain. A few blogs mentioned using arms band wraps below the elbow. I can'€™t believe I forgot that, as I... Read More
Aching Elbows
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 3 December 2009
Comments: 1
December started off with a bang with Dr. Armstrong'€™s answer to Bruce Jones question about should he put off back surgery since using the PPGS swing his pain was diminishing. There were... Read More
To Tee or Not on a Par 3
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 2 December 2009
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I was giving a playing lesson several days ago. My student, JM, revived an old question: should he tee it up on a par three. He'd seen a few Tour pros in the fall season NOT tee it up. And JM... Read More
Bruce: Your Answer to Your Back Surgery
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 1 December 2009
Comments: 1
Bruce has a problem. It's his back. Here's what he wrote. Surge, Help please! I am feeling very nervous. I love to play golf. I'€™m about a 15 handicap and play about once a week, I am... Read More
Same Putt, Different Roll: Why?
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 30 November 2009
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How many times have you been on the same line as another player and watched their putt to see the roll. They make the putt or roll it dead stiff and you are sure the line is correct. Then... Read More
Playing Golf in the Thin Air
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 29 November 2009
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I played 18 holes yesterday with my brother Ken and Jack, our putting coach. The day was beautiful with just a slight breeze, sun shining and perfect blue sky. By our 11:30 tee time the... Read More
Hit Down or Swing UP?
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 28 November 2009
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Just the Thought can DO IT! John Walowac asked a question concerning hitting down on the ball, mentioning that all the pros take divots. I have been told by hundreds of golfers, men and... Read More
Swing Up, Stand Up: Timing Is Everything
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 27 November 2009
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The forward upswing in the PPGS is described as swinging up to the T-Finish. If you swing up too soon, too much or not enough, it can be a problem, as Ajit writes below. Let'€™s take a... Read More