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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: 29 December 2013
Comments: 28
I was recently asked by a Surgite if there was a way to compensate for hitting pulls and hooks. He's wondering because he's already tried playing around with his stance and he's found only little... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 27 December 2013
Comments: 13
Do you have a working understanding of where your hands should be during your golf swing? If you don't, today's video will surely help you. A Surgite named Vinnie sent in a lengthy question that... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 26 December 2013
Comments: 7
In order to successfully swing a golf club, you have to be able to transfer your weight properly at different points in the swing. The best way to accomplish this is to start off with a proper setup... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 24 December 2013
Comments: 9
Doc Griffin provided his recap of our Australia trip a couple of weeks ago, so it inspired me to do the same. Whereas Doc discussed the new year and scheduling some future schools, I'm going to talk... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 22 December 2013
Comments: 23
Some golfers struggle with weight transfer and the transition, often times hitting off their back foot. The real problem can be not knowing what causes this to happen. Ross Bradfield recently... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 20 December 2013
Don and Doc took time from their 2013 Australian tour to sit down for a live broadcast. Here about their experience in Australia while they also answer questions from some Surgites.
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 20 December 2013
Comments: 4
Russ Cochran is a former PGA TOUR Champion as well as a 5-time Champions Tour winner, so it's safe to say he knows what he's doing when it comes to swinging a golf club. What you may not know about... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 19 December 2013
Comments: 6
I haven't talked about alignment in quite some time so I thought today would be a good day to re-visit the topic. Because 90-95% of all swing problems arise from poor alignment, it's important that... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 17 December 2013
Comments: 7
The Peak Performance Golf Swing advocates a limited turn, vertical swing. That means there still has to be some turn. The same concept applies to the movement of the left knee (or right knee for... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 15 December 2013
Comments: 4
I would consider myself a better ball striker than putter, but that doesn't mean I can't help you improve your putting stats. Fortunately, I've got access to some of the best putting minds in the... Read More