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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: 11 May 2014
Comments: 22
Many of you may be heading out to play some golf before watching the final round of The PLAYERS Championship. So, I just wanted to give you a quick tip about your finish position. It's very important... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 9 May 2014
Comments: 31
It's a big week for golf, as The PLAYERS Championship has come to be known as "the 5th major." Many of the top players in the world are at famed TPC Sawgrass in Florida trying to become the next... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 8 May 2014
Comments: 6
One problem that a lot of amateurs have is picking their heads up during the swing. Instead of maintaining a level head, they pick it up early and lose any hope of hitting a good shot. But, why does... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 4 May 2014
Comments: 13
When it comes to improving one's golf game, I think a lot of people overlook the importance of their grip. More importantly, they don't think about grip pressure. The last thing you want to have is a... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 2 May 2014
Comments: 3
A lot of golfers swear by certain drills, especially at the start of a new season. Drills can help you get prepared by remembering your fundamentals and basics of what you're tyring to accomplish... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 30 April 2014
Comments: 5
Today I'm going to discuss the relationship between your dominant eye and your alignment. Your dominant eye is the eye that you get your maximum focus with. For a lot of people, it's the same side as... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 27 April 2014
Comments: 6
No matter how good you are at playing golf, you've still got to be able to fine tune your setup and swing. Most problems in your swing are directly related to your setup, so it's important that you... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 24 April 2014
Comments: 17
Because vertical swingers are in the minority, many times other golfers will supply advice that doesn't conform to the teachings of the Peak Performance Golf Swing. To someone that has never heard of... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 21 April 2014
Comments: 3
The Golf Channel recently aired a documentary about Mr. Arnold Palmer, one of the greatest golfers of all time. It aired after the 2014 Masters tournament, so I hope that many in the Surge Nation ... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 18 April 2014
Comments: 9
Golf is a sport that can humble you very quickly. Bad shots can creep up out of nowhere and suddenly you find yourself struggling to get back on track. The key to moving on from a bad shot is to... Read More