The home of the original body-friendly golf swing. The Peak Performance Golf Swing that is the culmination of 40 years of golf experience. Don Trahan, PGA Master Professional, has spent over half of his life perfecting the golf swing as an instructor and a competitive golfer. Traveling the world, Don Trahan has helped thousands of golfers enjoy the game of golf and end their frustrations. You can join the thousands of success stories. Open your mind to a new way of playing golf!
Authored by: Brady
Posted on: 5 May 2026
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You've probably been told your whole golfing life that you need to keep moving before you swing. Waggle, forward press, rock the knee — whatever it takes, just don't stand still. Surge heard that too. He just never agreed with it.
His thing was this: if you're pressing forward to start a swing that needs to go backward, how do you make that feel... Read More
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... Read More
Authored by: Brady
Posted on: 21 March 2026
Don Trahan's analysis of his own swing with different clubs reveals golf's most misunderstood concept: it's your arms that swing on plane, not the club.
Most golfers focus on getting the club on plane, but Don's demonstration shows this is wrong. At address, your arms start below the plane—especially the trail arm (right arm for righties, left arm... Read More
Authored by: Brady
Posted on: 7 March 2026
One of the most misunderstood aspects of the golf swing is the movement of the forward knee and foot during transition. This lesson from the late Don Trahan revealswhy so many golfers struggle with consistency and power.
The Common Mistake
If you've been taught the modern rotational swing, you're likely keeping your forward foot flat and your... Read More
Authored by: Brady
Posted on: 20 July 2024
Comments: 48
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... Read More
Authored by: Brady
Posted on: 10 March 2024
Comments: 13
The T finish in a golf swing is crucial for achieving a balanced and correct posture at the end of the swing. It involves standing straight with eyes horizontal to the ground, ensuring a proper and consistent movement throughout the swing. A good T finish not only enhances balance but also leads to successful and accurate shots, emphasizing the... Read More