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Authored by: Brady
Posted on: 20 July 2024
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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: 9 August 2010
A reoccurring question that I see on the blogs involves where impact is being made on the face of the golf club. A common misconception is that lie angle has a bearing on this. It does not. More... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 9 August 2010
We have a question here from Inner Circle member Segnet. He says, “My body seems to be twisted! I can line up my feet parallel left just fine. Yesterday at the driving range, I met a local... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 8 August 2010
We have a question from an Inner Circle member, Ttenrab. T says: “I am having success with the shorter irons, but the longer irons and driver have problems when using the PPGS swing. How do... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 7 August 2010
One of the greatest dangers teaching pros face is the sun. Spending anywhere from 8 to 10 hours out on the lesson tee five to six days a week can cause real problems. The Surge sees his dermatologist... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 5 August 2010
It had been four long months since the Surge had taken a full swing at a golf ball. Doctors'€™ orders. No golf. Three months after his open heart surgery, after three months of rehab, after all the... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 4 August 2010
We have a question from an Inner Circle member, Richard. He says, “Hi, Surge, thoroughly enjoyed your teaching, and have slashed at 10 in 2 months…. Could you advise the correct breathing... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 3 August 2010
We have a question for Inner Circle member, Bobcat 2. Bobcat says: “I seem to be getting into a reverse C at the top which I think is due to the vertical plane. How do I avoid that backward... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 2 August 2010
We have a question from Inner Circle member, Lou. And Lou says: “I just got into the PPGS and would like to know how long it takes before I get this swing down and how do I know I'm doing... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 1 August 2010
We have a question from an Inner Circle member, Jerry. He says this: “I am 68 yrs old, 6′ 3″ with long legs. I have always fought a forward sway. Results predictable – club stuck behind me,... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 31 July 2010
We have a question from Will Lewis. Will says, “Need help! On the down swing my left shoulder is dipping, I don'€™t know if it is my left leg that is folding and moving forward. The ball is... Read More