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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: 22 November 2012
Comments: 3
Here at SwingSurgeon.com, we're thankful for many things. Personally, I'm thankful for all of you faithful PPGS followers. Nothing I do would be possible if it wasn't for each and every one of you!... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 20 November 2012
Comments: 32
Do you have trouble hitting your driver consistently straight? If you answered yes, you're not alone! I get many students who hit their irons beautifully but when it's time to tee it up and let the... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 19 November 2012
Comments: 10
Sometimes a golf shot may call for a slightly open or closed face. There may be a tree in your way and the only shot is to go over it. Adding loft by opening the clubface is a good way to attempt to... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 18 November 2012
Comments: 8
There's no better training aid that will help you learn the Peak Performance Golf Swing than the SwingTECH. Many of you already have a SwingTECH and are seeing the results it generates with just a... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 17 November 2012
Comments: 6
A flying right elbow is a common term that people use in golf. But, it's typically thought of as a bad thing and some instructors advocate that the elbows should remain in close to your body. Randy... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 16 November 2012
Comments: 12
There are many unique features of the Peak Performance Golf Swing that make it so simple and body friendly. One of them has to do with the setup position. Roy Mullen sent in a question asking about... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 15 November 2012
Comments: 29
It's no secret that technology has changed the game of golf. Clubs like 2 irons and 3 irons have since been replaced with hybrids. Most golfers today have at least one hybrid club in their bag, even... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 13 November 2012
Comments: 21
Hello Surgites! Today's date is pretty meaningful to me. It's my birthday and I've had a lot of fun sharing laughs with family and friends but I still wanted to bring you a daily lesson. I get so... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 11 November 2012
Comments: 25
If you don't feel confident with a wedge in your hands, your short game and ultimately your score will suffer. Lyn Fuller has been chunking his wedges so he sent in a question that was short and to... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 10 November 2012
Comments: 31
As most of you well know, I don't like the phrase "hitting down on the ball." Instead, I prefer to say that we swing up to the T-finish. However, some of you might be misunderstanding what I mean.... Read More