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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: 1 August 2013
Comments: 9
When you're faced with a shot that has a forced carry, you need to be able to get the ball up in the air. This is especially true for tee shots that have a forced carry to the fairway. Low, boring... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 31 July 2013
Comments: 44
Hitting down on the ball is a swing thought that I've never agreed with. It's one of the biggest myths in golf, and has been taught for years and years. Instead, I like to think of swinging up to the... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 29 July 2013
Comments: 25
Do you make solid contact with all of your golf clubs except your driver? Is it the one club that you just can't seem to hit? If you answered yes, you're just like Allen Hill. Struggling with one... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 26 July 2013
Comments: 37
Your hands are what connect you to your golf club, which means your grip plays an extremely important role in the success or failure of your ball striking. I always state that your palms must be... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 24 July 2013
Comments: 15
Hitting a ball from a sidehill lie is a difficult shot. It's also hard to simulate on the practice range, which means you need to know the proper techniques for when you're faced with the situation... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 22 July 2013
Comments: 42
After such a compelling weekend of golf at The Open Championship, I thought I would keep it simple today and let you all lead the discussion on the message board below. Along with your comments about... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 19 July 2013
Comments: 30
Sometimes I describe the Peak Performance Golf Swing as having a little bit of turn and a lot of lift. I also demonstrate the swing before every daily video so that you can see it in action. But, one... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 17 July 2013
Comments: 22
Whenever you find yourself putting for birdie, it's good to have a pendulum stroke that won't crack under the pressure. The same thought process or visualization can be used for your full swing too.... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 16 July 2013
Comments: 1
By now, you're well into your golf season. That could mean subtle aches and pains could be creeping up due to playing so much golf. Elbow pain is one thing a lot of older golfers often play with,... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 15 July 2013
Comments: 15
Today's question comes from one of our most active users on the blog. Robert Meade often answers many of your questions because he has studied the Peak Performance Golf Swing for so long. He owns... Read More