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Donald Trahan Sr., The Swing Surgeon
Authored by: Brady
Posted on: 20 July 2024
Comments: 43

 

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 player on the high school golf team all four years he attended. Trahan then attended Southeastern Massachusetts University (Now University of Massachusetts, North Dartmouth) where he was again the top player on the golf team all four years he attended. He is a member of Delta Kappa Phi fraternity. He graduated in 1971 with a double major in political science and history with plans to become a corporate attorney.

Trahan met his wife, Susan, while attending college. The two married in 1973 and moved to Port Orange, Florida where Don would begin his effort to obtain his PGA Tour Card. From there, Don took an... Read More

Proper Right Elbow in Backswing and FUS
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 3 March 2016
Comments: 6
Once you've mastered your targeting and setup position, executing a solid backswing is the next step to a solid golf shot. In the PPGS swing manual, I talk about the importance of the backswing and... Read More
You and the PPGS: Find Your Vertical Golf Swing
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 24 February 2016
Comments: 9
I've given a lot of golf lessons in my day, and I can unequivocally say that no two swings are alike. So, when I hear students express frustratration about being unable to match my swing exactly, I... Read More
Jordan Spieth: Gentleman, Golf Swing, and Game
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 16 February 2016
Comments: 1
Today I'll share my thoughts on the PGA TOUR's youngest super star, Jordan Spieth. Currently the number one player in the world, there is much to be admired about Jordan's game. But, what really... Read More
Bump Drill to Master the Move
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 10 February 2016
Comments: 5
Today I'm going to provide you with a drill that I think makes the concept of the bump much easier to grasp. One of the biggest issues I see with regards to the transition is that golfers either don'... Read More
Golf Shaft Acceleration Effects on the Driver Swing
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 3 February 2016
Comments: 5
Today, Frank Stranick is back to talk drivers and shafts. Believe it or not, there's a certain kind of shaft available for every type of golfer. If you tend to hit a fade, there's a shaft that can... Read More
The Most Overlooked Golf Club: The Putter
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 28 January 2016
Comments: 6
Today, PPGS Certified Fitter, Frank Stranick is going to prove why the putter can often be the most overlooked club in one's bag. Great putters are certainly in the minority, and it's arguably... Read More
New Tips for Alignment - Making the "H"
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 23 January 2016
Comments: 13
If you've followed along with my videos and teachings over the years, you know that I believe alignment is the number one issue plaguing amateur golfers. There are so many different ways in which... Read More
DJ Trahan Fairway Wood Club Fitting
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 20 January 2016
Comments: 1
Today I'll continue with my series on DJ's most recent trip to see my good friend and PPGS Director of Club Fitting, Doc Griffin. After DJ loved the results he was getting with his new driver, Doc... Read More
DJ Trahan Driver Golf Club Fitting
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 16 January 2016
Comments: 24
Today, I'll discuss my son DJ's recent club fitting session with Doc Griffin. We spent a lot of time working through every club in the bag, but Doc was able to provide some really interesting... Read More
My Driver Fitting Session with Doc
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 9 January 2016
Comments: 4
My son DJ and I recently went to see Doc Griffin for a club fitting session. Over the next week or so, I'll be sharing details from DJ's club fitting, which included working on the driver, fairway... Read More