Meet The Swing Surgeon Team

Wed, 03/30/2011 - 18:32 -- Don Trahan

This week, I'm coming to you from Orlando, Florida. My team and I are conducting a Swing Surgeon golf school at Orange County National Golf Club.

This is a really great group of guys, and each will be providing the students with valuable tips and tools to help them shoot those lower scores. My head instructor, Greg Macdonell has been with me since 1987, so he knows all about the Surge Swing. Bruce Chaffin is "The Rolfer Golfer," and he's got some really interesting insight on how to help with those body aches. Jack Moore is our resident guru putter. You all may recognize Jack from our latest video, Putting Secrets of America's Greatest Putter. Last, but certainly not least, is the Swing Surgeon's newest certified instructor, Dave Seeman.

From all of us here in sunny Florida...keep it vertical!

The Surge!

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Submitted by Kevin McGarrahan (not verified) on

I also worked for Uncle Sam for a lot of years. Didn't the 3 Stooges and their cousins control the Offensive (oops, Defense ;-P) Department?

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Submitted by Robert Meade (not verified) on

I had the privelage of meeting all of Surges team including Derek Hardy of Southern Cal. except The new guy Dave Seeman last December at the winter tournament. Great bunch of fellas for sure and it was an experience of a life time. I have the 8x10 of Surge and DJ with my wife and I at the Old South Golf Course in South Carolina and it proudly sits on my mantle above my fireplace right now:) I played terrible but learned alot from this"team". One day I hope to afford another such occasion. They are listing several one day classes with Derek in Cailfornia so those appear most likely for me. In any case if any of can attend one, especially out there with Surge, it is well worth it.

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Lynn

Thanks, that was a close call. Don't want to get sued for being a liberal.

Doc
Did you read that? You are a bad, bad, man. You looked so harmless in the video.

Keeping an eye on you
Dick

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Submitted by Jackoz (not verified) on

Did I hear Don say he had Dave certified?
I hope so as I'll relate to him real well

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Tip

That makes you both blessed, and a blessing to each other. What more could two people ask for.

You are making me hungry again. Sounds great.

I don't know if this blog is helping my golf game as much as it is giving Kelly Jo ideas for dinner. Either way, I win.

By the way, we are all blessed to have you on the blog with us. You a bright spot here.

Dick

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Robert

I think they acting like they were in congress. Jumping up and down, pointing, and hollering. Oh yes, and not getting anything done. Yep, sounds like congress to me.

Dick

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Submitted by JanetM (not verified) on

Oh no no no! Not Doc!! Pick me, pick me, pick me!! I'm good at being a guinea pig and offering myself up as a human sacrifice! Please please pleeeeeeeeeeze!!

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Submitted by Steve Smith on

No wonder there are so many potholes in the asphalt. I never would have guessed people were out there busting it up with a golf club.

I guess it would give some good feedback when you really hit one fat. LOL

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Lynn

You my friend, know how to live. A round of golf and then a plate of brownies. You are living the life.

You are only going to get better. A bear is still a little stiff when it comes out of the cave in spring. You are just getting warmed up.

Watch out for those son in laws. They can be dangerous. Just ask dad.

Do you need to post a Food Network alert about the brownies being gone. I don't think it will help. No one has showed up out here yet from my plea for help.

Dick

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Submitted by Robert Meade (not verified) on

Welcome back to the Surge Nation Mr. Lock. Come hang out with us any time!

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Submitted by Kevin McGarrahan (not verified) on

T and Bruce,

I am also a Buckeye, although transplant far away - Alabama by way of Massachusetts. I was born in Wooster and my Godfather was from Canton (North Canton, actually). He and my dad worked for International Paper. Y'all're welcome to get away from the white stuff and come to the reasonably warm Heart of Dixie (yeah, I know I'm not politically correct).

Stay warm until the sun stays out!

Kevin

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Submitted by Harold on

Robert,
If you were at the tournament at Old South last December you might remember I am the guy that DJ signed the & foot Belk poster for . I have it posted on the wall in my hallway, that's the only place my wife would let hang it.
Harold

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Submitted by Jackoz (not verified) on

BREAKTHROUGH – New technology to aid all golfers
A buddy of mine has gained access to a new synthetic flesh
Another buddy of mine has very small fingers & can’t point very far
I fitted him with a longer index finger using this new artificial flesh
He can now point 30 yards further

My buddy has fitted me with a 47” index finger & I am pointing so far that even the young guns can’t match me

Now Doc doesn’t know about this new finger & doesn’t include it in his fittings
Like what if Doc came down here & I fitted him with a long finger & he could point nearly as far as me
And like what if he then got DJ fitted properly with a long finger & like DJ then could point 30 yards further
So what if Doc & I have a competition to see who can point the farthest & you all get to see the results
We’d all know then who has it right & you could get a long finger out of this new secret material & like you might even point nearly as far as me

I am amazing

And like you could give your buddies the finger like I’m doing
I’m giving all my buddies the finger now

The balls in your court Doc

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Submitted by tiptoeskst on

Awww shucks Dick! Thanks!!! I feel blessed to be included in such a fantastic group of people (well, most of you are fantastic...).

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Steve

Glad we could help. That is just one of the things the Surge Nations does. We make days better.

All that being said, it does not change the fact that you wife is right.

Dick

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Submitted by Ronniemac on

I realize how mentally disturbed I am. This is the money and time I wasted by not getting fit. Most of these clubs I "assembled" and hit them all about the same. This is just driver only and I have a ton of putters, iron sets, hybrids, wedges and fairway woods leaning against the wall.
Taylormade R9 460cc 10.5 Aldila React 60R 45 ¾”
Taylormade 09 Burner 460cc 10.5 Aldila NV 65R 45”
Power Play Caiman 9.5 460cc Aldila NVS 65R 43 ¾”
KZG Maraging Power 10.5 small head like a 5 wood Aldila Gamer A FW 43 ¾”
KZG RBT/325 10.5 UST 65R Golf 43.5”
Acer XK 460cc 12 degree Aldila NVS 75R 44 ¼”
Acer XP 395cc 10.5 Acer Velocity 66R 43”

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Submitted by Doc Griffin (not verified) on

Back to your post that's on the other blog that I think you meant to put here. I've been moved down to the none travel team this year!!! LOL LOL

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Submitted by JanetM (not verified) on

I think that, like Congress, their conversation had something to do with how to get foot out of mouth.

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Submitted by T Medley (not verified) on

Like they say, it's a small world. Sounds like you're more from my area than Bruces. My boy works in N.Canton, and I've been know to golf some of the Wooster area courses a few time each year. Glad to know you're a Buckeye.

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Submitted by Robert Meade (not verified) on

How are you? That was a blast was'nt it and fond memories to keep.
Keep it down the middle!

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Submitted by Jackoz (not verified) on

BREAKTHROUGH – BIONIC LENSES
A buddy of mine who was in the bionic ear has access to a new contact lens
It allows you to stare further
I fitted myself – Yes I fitted myself with the new lenses & I can stare 30 yards further
My buddy uses 2 crystal balls & a laser to fit the lenses
I used my buddies balls to fit myself & it was really good

Everyone knows that if you can’t visualize it, you can’t do it
I also fitted another buddy & he can stare 30 yards further too
We now have a steely grey stare that goes on forever
I have the best cold steely grey stare that makes my shot visualization go on forever

This is a big secret & Doc doesn’t know about it but I could give him the stare & he could give DJ the stare

Like what if DJ could out stare all the opposition & Doc could give it to you – none of us would ever lose a match & the Surge would be famous

I am amazing

The balls in your court Doc

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Submitted by guest (not verified) on

I thought this was a golf forum. With all of the crap here, I'll move on.

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Steve

I guess this is the blog version of talking to myself, since I am replying to myself.

I just realized I posted my reply to you on the wrong daily blog. Guess I am getting tired early tonight.

T
Maybe I will hit the rack at a decent time tonight.

Dick

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Submitted by charliep on

Don, This is a great video. Good to see how much you respect your team and help them develop their business. You showed great leadership by sharing your brand with the very men who helped you build it. charliep

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Submitted by Robert Meade (not verified) on

Your still a key member of the team and we miss the Weeklies with the Doc. Hope we get another soon.

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Jack

You my friend are a very funny and somewhat troubled man. That is on a par with any of the great comedy routines I have ever heard. And, I think I know funny when I hear it.

Will your friend be pointing with a 43.5 inch finger or will he go with a 75 inch finger? Do you think he can go vertical with a 75 inch finger, or will he have to stand on the magic milking stool?

I take my hat off to you.

Yes, you are amazing.

Dick

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Submitted by Jackoz (not verified) on

BREAKTHROUGH – STRAIGHT FACE
A buddy of mine has invented a new botox type compound
Another buddy of mine has trouble keeping a straight face so I injected him with the new compound & at impact he now has the straightest face you’ve ever seen
His face is straight all the time – it’s amazing & his dispersion is sooooo good

I gave myself the “straight face” & now I’m straighter than anyone on the planet
I am amazing

Doc doesn’t use this compound cos he doesn’t know about it so he can’t get his face as straight as mine
He can come on down here & I’ll give him my straight face so he can give it to DJ

Like what if DJ had a face as straight as mine & he could point 30 yards further

I challenge Doc to a face off so we can see who can keep the straightest face & you will all be the beneficiaries

I am amazing

The balls in your court Doc

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Bye Bye

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Submitted by Steve Smith on

And getting more right about that every day. What if some totally insane person had the money to secretly buy the company I work for and then run it like the three stooges were in charge just to spite me? There are some people in California with some money.

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Submitted by T Medley (not verified) on

Robert, I'm not in Alaska, just N.E. Ohio, and we got two inches yesterday afternoon and evening. Weather permitting, my Monday evening league starts with play/practice rounds on next Monday, and i haven't hit a ball since last Nov. Spring is nowhere in sight yet.

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Submitted by Tom on

Roger,

I have added you to our mailing list and you should start getting a daily email starting tomorrow. Welcome back to the best golf site on the planet!

Tom J.
Swing Surgeon Marketing

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Submitted by dragonhead (not verified) on

Have just watched the highlights of the 2010 Shell Houston Open. Only a little coverage of DJ. Missing significant putts was the main coverage. On the stats they putt on the screen. It was noted that DJ was 7th on Tour in scoring averages at that time in 2010. Now his last round 67 could have been a lot lower.
Now he is more comfortable with his belly-putter, all things being equal, he should beat T10th this year.
Perhaps DJ needs to believe in 'himself' a little more. We have total faith in the SSGS concept. When executed consistently,it is a world beater.
So DJ, have faith in your ability. WE DO! So start believing it for us. Think Lucky,Be Lucky.
On the 18th you casually [not angrily] lobbed your ball in the water after your bogey putt.The ball did nothing wrong. You are the driver, the ball the vehicle.We need both of you to perform to the potential we KNOW YOU HAVE.
Good Luck and God Bless.The Surge Nation is behind you.

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Kevin

One of my favorite Stooges routines was when the guy tell them he wants them to restore a really old piece of furniture. He say "This is very valuable, it must be placed in competent hands." Curly say "Well you are in luck, because we are as incompetent hands as you could find."

Dick

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Submitted by Robert Meade (not verified) on

I have the android too and will check it out. I normally use my "golf buddy" on the course.

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Submitted by Jackoz (not verified) on

THE CHALLENGE
Now Doc doesn’t know about giving people the finger or the straight face or the stare so he could like come down here & I’ll give him the works

My buddy who gave me the finger wrote a book which I read
It’s called Gideons Bible & I read it at his place at La Motel
It has everything you could hope to know about the flesh

When Doc comes down here I’ll introduce him to my buddy with the straight face & my buddy with the 2 crystal balls & my buddy who gave me the finger

Doc can pit his skills against them & we’ll see who can stare & point the farthest with a straight face

If he likes I’ll give him the finger, fit him with my buddy’s 2 crystal balls & all with a straight face

The balls in your court Doc

I am amazing

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Submitted by Hlovet5 (not verified) on

I have met most of these guys in the video. I have known Don for over 15 years and he is my teacher who has helped my game improve over the years. I still get a yearly check up to make sure I am still doing the surge swing. I have met Greg Mcdonell, he is a great guy and instructor. Jack Moore has improved my putting with his and Don's method.
Recently I had knee surgery and was not fully into the surge swing when I starting playing again,thats when I called Don and he came down and got me back in the surge swing and since then I have been playing well. I wish I could have gone to the golf school in Fla.
Harold

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Submitted by Garynunes (not verified) on

I been trying your golf swing for several months with some success. Are you aware that there is another site call Perfect Connection Golf Swing that is teaching the same swing,claiming to have doctors & science like yours. If you listen to the site it is almost like there watching yours and repeating everything you do ? Kind of fishy !!!!!!!

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Steve

I have worked for one level of government or another since I was 17 (God that was a long time ago). The three stooges could not do any worse.

As to the people in Ca who have money, don't worry about that. They would still be talking about it and changing their offers until we are all dead of natural causes. They only talk, they don't DO.

Dick

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Submitted by Robert F (not verified) on

Michael,

It might help to review the Revised Setup Videos, assuming you have them. I was just going through them all again this week myself, just to keep my brain remembering everything.

From that, the forward upswing begins with the bump, which is a LATERAL movement of the hips and forward knee toward the target while the arms are completing the backswing. Your arms then freefall a bit and speed through the hitting zone. The hips will naturally start to rotate as you do this, but it should be a natural rotation, not a forced rotation, that get you to the T-Finish facing the target.

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Submitted by JanetM (not verified) on

My regular golf partner has an android and uses a free app called (I think) FreeCaddy. You're a San Diego boy, right? She uses it on all the local courses.

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Janet

It looked like an after hours party at Barney Franks apartment.

Dick

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Ronnie

Happy birthday.

You are just a young pup. Hope you find a way to get out and play.

You are in my prayers
Dick

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Submitted by Bill Lock (not verified) on

G,day from Australia
Great to meet the guys loyal to you "surge", they look like a nice bunch of blokes and look forward to their expertise.
The "peak performance" crew were sending so much stuff to my email and as I was so p..s.. off with what they did to you, I sent a short two word message to them, Billy connelly Style and strangely I don't get anymore emails.

I am 86 and enjoying my golf again changing my swing and my clubs as recomended by you I now use a set of Wilson ladies clubs senior shaft wilth 3 4 & 5 Hybrid and suddenly the younger lads are standing there with their mouths open, it gives me great pleasure to put my finger under their chin to close their mouth as I walk past them - much to the delight of my golfing mates.

Bill L
Melbourne Australia

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