Daily Video Blog

Donald Trahan Sr., The Swing Surgeon
Authored by: Brady
Posted on: 20 July 2024
Comments: 46

 

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

Doc's Cure For Hooks & Slices
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 25 January 2013
Comments: 15
For today's video, I called upon our director of club fitting operations, Doc Griffin. We had a question sent in from a Surgite named Ron. He claims that he is hitting all his clubs great, except his... Read More
Putting Alignment
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 24 January 2013
Comments: 23
You can't play golf with poor alignment. Well, I suppose you can but it sure won't be very enjoyable. You always hear me talk about the importance of alignment and it's because most swing faults... Read More
Trouble Hitting Fairway Woods Likely From Loft & Shaft Length
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 23 January 2013
Comments: 14
Many golfers have a few clubs that they hit better than others. Even if a situation calls for another club, they'd rather hit the one they consider to be their "go to club" because they're scared of... Read More
Golf Is Like Life
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 20 January 2013
Comments: 31
The Peak Performance Golf Swing is the most body-friendly swing being taught today. Designed to eliminate any of the nagging injuries we so often see in the sport of golf, the PPGS has helped many... Read More
Swish Test For Distance
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 19 January 2013
Comments: 29
Last month I published a daily video in response to Drew Danko's question about obtaining greater distance, especially for senior citizens. Although I addressed most of what he asked, I failed to... Read More
Peak Performance Parameters & You
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 18 January 2013
Comments: 8
I always get asked about my son, DJ Trahan, and whether or not he really uses the Peak Performance Golf Swing. DJ has won multiple times as a professional golfer, including wins on both the PGA TOUR... Read More
Shorter Golfers Must Still Swing Vertically With Long Clubs
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 17 January 2013
Comments: 7
You've heard me say before that most clubs today are built too long, especially drivers. It can be hard for shorter golfers to swing these clubs, and even harder to maintain a vertical swing because... Read More
When Should Elbows Fold During Forward Upswing?
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 16 January 2013
Comments: 19
Today's question wasn't accompanied by a name, but it's a really good topic that I want to go over anyway. It has to do with the left arm position and the proper mechanics of the elbows during the... Read More
No Wrist Cock, PERIOD!
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 13 January 2013
Comments: 88
I received two emails from a gentleman named Walt who is convinced that I cock my wrists during the swing. I got these emails awhile ago, but wanted to wait until the right time to release the video... Read More
Keys To One-Piece Takeaway
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 12 January 2013
Comments: 7
Having a proper takeaway is very important because it involves the first movements of the actual swing. Even if you are set up correctly, a bad takeaway can ruin your results very easily.  I recently... Read More