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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: 11 July 2013
Comments: 19
Many of you already know Mike Bartholomew as one of our certified PPGS Instructors. Mike's located in Mint Hill, North Carolina at Olde Sycamore Golf Plantation. Yet, you might not know how Mike came... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 9 July 2013
Comments: 17
A couple weeks ago, I talked about Kenny Knox's chipping and pitching techniques. The reason why I first reached out to Kenny is because his short game philosophy falls in line with what I teach in... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 8 July 2013
Comments: 22
Today's video is all about vision. Many golfers wear glasses when they play golf, which is perfectly fine. However, there are certain types of frames and lenses that will hamper your game. I've got a... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 5 July 2013
Comments: 13
Rotational swingers swing around their bodies and get the club laid off. They swing into what I call the "sacred burial ground." You can stand in it, but if you swing in it, you're dead! Because the... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 4 July 2013
Comments: 8
In honor of our country's independence day, I'm going to talk about the greatest American golfer that has ever played the game. Jack Nicklaus won more majors than any other golfer and was at the top... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 2 July 2013
Comments: 17
To become a great ball striker, you first have to have the right equipment. Every golfer's body is different, so the clubs that work great for your buddy will most likely not work for you. My son DJ... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 1 July 2013
Comments: 29
Today's "In Your Own Words" comes from Allen Fischer and has to do with posture. The setup determines the motion, so your posture plays a huge role in the success or failure of each shot. Allen's... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 28 June 2013
Comments: 7
Earlier this week, I visited Olde Sycamore Golf Plantation and shared a video I shot with Mike Bartholomew. During my visit, I also shot a video with our Director of Fitness, Health, and Nutrition,... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 27 June 2013
Comments: 7
Today I'm going to answer a question sent in by Jerry about chipping and pitching. He references the video, Short Game with Kenny Knox, PGA and is looking for an explanation on Kenny's techniques.... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 26 June 2013
Comments: 19
The Peak Performance Golf Swing uses a limited turn. This is one aspect of the swing that I think gets overlooked. We don't want to have a big, rotational swing that gets us deep into the sacred... Read More