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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

What the Heck Am I Doing Wrong?
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 30 July 2010
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Got a question from Dana S. Jerry. Dana asked this: “I'm not sure what the heck I'€™m doing wrong but I feel like I'€™m doing everything right, obviously not but when I do this swing with my... Read More
Bye Bye Back Pain
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 29 July 2010
Comments: 7
We have a question from Inner Circle member, Jim. Jim says, “Hi, So, I have been struggling with my ball striking and in the past have had neck and upper back aches after playing golf. I am an 8... Read More
Poor, Poor Elbow
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 28 July 2010
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We have a question from Inner Circle member, Matrixphx31. He says, “It doesn't matter if i play 9 holes or 18. I always have big troubles with my right elbow going on the outside. I am right... Read More
Flared Feet Discovery
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 27 July 2010
Comments: 2
We have somewhat of a compliment and a statement from Inner Circle member “Golfmonkey. I certainly hope you don't call yourself the golf monkey because you're playing golf too much in the... Read More
Release, Timing, and Speed
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 26 July 2010
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As a result of the last article that I wrote about, '€œDo my old clubs fit my new swing'€, the question about club head speed was brought up and how to possibly achieve more club head speed... Read More
Yes, It Is All in the Setup
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 25 July 2010
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We have a question from Inner Circle member, Dave739. And Dave says, “I am somewhat new to this method and love the occasional results I get. However, I have one issue that I can't seem to shake. I... Read More
Get Confident With Your Ball Position
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 24 July 2010
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I have a question here from Golden Max, an Inner Circle member. He says, “Hi fellow golfers. My problem is I don't feel confident if my ball position is correct? Surge says to walk into position. I... Read More
Hitting It on the Toe?
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 23 July 2010
Comments: 1
I have a question from Allen, an Inner Circle club member. Allen says this: “Using tape on the club face I see that with my driver and woods I strike the ball outside of the sweet spot to... Read More
Do My Old Clubs Fit My New Swing?
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 22 July 2010
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This subject has been approached several different times on the blog and it is an excellent question. My stock answer has been that the dynamics of the swing that we measure in a club fitting will... Read More
Take Analysis Out of It
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 21 July 2010
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I have a question from Neal Walker. In fact, this really isn't a question. I think Neal is making somewhat of a statement. I think it's a pretty good one and we all might want to hear it... Read More