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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: 16 April 2014
Comments: 11
Today's topic stems from my own observations of late. I've been noticing that a lot of students have an abrupt, short finish. They aren't swinging up to the T-finish position, which means they aren't... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 13 April 2014
Comments: 6
What a weekend at Augusta National Golf Club! Congratulations to Bubba Watson on a well-deserved second green jacket. Bubba played some really solid golf, and it seemed like it was his tournament to... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 10 April 2014
Comments: 13
By now I'm sure you've heard that the brutal winter took it's toll on Augusta National. Ike's tree, famously known for being one of former President Dwight D. Eisenhower's biggest pet peeves, is now... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 8 April 2014
Comments: 20
It's that time of year again! The azaleas are in bloom at Augusta, which means the week of The Masters Tournament is finally here. For many fans, this is the most exciting time of the golf season.... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 5 April 2014
Comments: 19
As The Masters quickly approaches, the unofficial start of the 2014 golf season is upon many of you. That means getting the clubs out of the basement or garage, dusting them off, and hitting the... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 3 April 2014
Comments: 7
Colin Montgomerie is one of the greatest European players to have ever played the game. He was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame last year and has since made his transition to the Champions... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 29 March 2014
Comments: 13
I recently returned from another successful group of golf schools. I really enjoy the interaction I have with my students, and this trip had some really terrific people. But, the important thing... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 27 March 2014
Comments: 17
Many golfers are more concerned with hitting the ball long than working on their short game. But, what they don't realize is that your short game is the key to shooting lower scores. The woods are... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 25 March 2014
Comments: 2
Many golfers who find the Peak Performance Golf Swing do so because they are searching for a way to play golf pain free. After finding the swing, a lot of Surgites mention that they wish they would... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 22 March 2014
Comments: 11
For today's daily video, I'm going to share a great swing thought that was sent in from a Surgite. John Borgas had been having some trouble with the concepts of taking the club back into the catcher'... Read More