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

Driver Goes Right at the Turn
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 30 May 2010
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We got a question from Jackie on the blog. We going to look at her situation and see if we can help her out and everybody else. Jackie says, “I'm having problems off the tee box with my... Read More
Mistakes and How Not to Make Them
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 29 May 2010
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I got an awesome question from Bill. It's really how we learn and how can we not make so many mistakes. I guess that would not only help us in golf but all our life. “Say we have this open... Read More
It's That Second Shot
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 28 May 2010
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I have a question from Cory who is an Inner Circle member and it is really a very good question. I think again a lot of us probably suffer with this. '€œI am having a terrible time with my... Read More
The Key Is the Tee
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 27 May 2010
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Hello, Serge here. We got a question from Gary. The thing I like about some of these questions on the blog, I couldn'€™t sit here and dream up some of these. This one is really awesome. It... Read More
Bad Back and the PPGS
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 26 May 2010
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Tim asked an important question about having a back injury. So let's see what he says and asks and see how we are going to answer him. Tim says, “After sustaining a back injury resulting... Read More
The Key to Swinging Up
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 25 May 2010
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Hello, Surge here. Got a question from Ted and he asks, “Can you talk about the lower body move after completing the backswing. How do you feel the power build up on the right side?” Really... Read More
Is Long Really Longer?
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 24 May 2010
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I had an opportunity to speak with Surge this afternoon and in the course of our conversation mentioned to him a particular fitting session that I had with a long drive competitor. He asked... Read More
Stable Spine Angle Is the Secret
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 23 May 2010
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Surge here! Got another question from the blog. This is one from Ludwig. He says, “I really enjoy your mini-lessons. I find myself too jerky as I start my downswing and therefore miss the... Read More
"Why Do I Tighten My Grip?"
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 22 May 2010
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Surge here! We got a question from Mike about the grip, like we've been doing the last couple of days. We'll stay on the grip because this is a really good question. Mike says, “I have the... Read More
Most Likely Not a Shank
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 21 May 2010
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Surge here. There was a question on the blog and it's a really good one. According to this, we've got a really sick puppy. Ruben says, “I'm shanking my short pitch or short chip shots. I do... Read More