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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: 7 September 2013
Comments: 19
Tempo and timing are two pillars of a well maintained golf swing. Without one, it's hard to have the other. Your backswing and forward upswing are both related to tempo and timing, so it's important... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 3 September 2013
Comments: 24
If you've ordered any of the PPGS instructional materials that are available through www.swingsurgeon.com, you've heard me talk about the "5 Secrets." I call them secrets to start off, but then they... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 2 September 2013
Comments: 60
The inspiration for today's video didn't come from a question submitted to the website. Instead, I'm going to discuss a recent lesson I had with a longtime student from Atlanta, Georgia. Because we... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 31 August 2013
Comments: 22
When you're hitting the ball great, nothing can be more frustrating than a cold putter. No matter how many fairways and greens you hit throughout a round, it can be all for not if you can't get any... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 30 August 2013
Comments: 14
Today's video is all about why you shouldn't break your wrists when swinging a golf club. When starting your takeway, don't think about breaking your wrists. Instead, you should think about your arms... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 29 August 2013
Comments: 8
If you find yourself in the rough off the tee and you're faced with a lengthy second shot, what club do you pull out of the bag? If the rough is thick and your ball is sitting down, you shouldn't... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 27 August 2013
Comments: 24
The PGA TOUR is home to the best golfers in the world. But even the best players can sometimes struggle at certain points in their career. My son, DJ, was a fully exempt player on the PGA TOUR for... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 26 August 2013
Comments: 24
Some golfers like to use a forward press before they start their swing. This could be with the putter or any other club in the bag. Paul D'Andrea has been experimenting with a forward press and is... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 24 August 2013
Comments: 20
There's a few ways to cut strokes off your game. One of them is eliminating multiple chips on the same hole. Getting it up and down is critical to posting lower scores, but you've got to know what... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 22 August 2013
Comments: 11
Today's video covers parts of the setup and the swing. Ball position is often overlooked, especially when using the Peak Performance Golf Swing. Because we have flared feet in the setup, our ball... Read More