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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

5 Reasons Why Swinging To Parallel Doesn't Work
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 1 June 2014
Comments: 19
I'm wrapping up my trip overseas, but wanted to give you one more quick tip on why swinging to parallel just doesn't work. Golfers who follow the teachings of the Peak Performance Golf Swing are... Read More
2014 England Golf School Summary
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 29 May 2014
Comments: 2
Today I'm going to give you a brief recap of my most recent golf schools in England. Doc Griffin and I had a great turnout, but we all had a heavy heart after the sudden passing of our friend and... Read More
Keep Your Nose At The Ball
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 27 May 2014
Comments: 16
I've been on a personal mission to find the areas that Surgites are struggling with the most. I've already shared a few revelations with you, but I want to keep it going. One of the most common... Read More
Fast Hands
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 23 May 2014
Comments: 25
I recently taught a series of golf schools in Florida and had a great turnout. We've got a lot of Surgites from that area and one of them decided to invite me down a day early to play a round of golf... Read More
Malcom's Tip for a Perfect Takeaway
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 21 May 2014
Comments: 11
It is with much sadness that I must tell you that PPGS European Director of Golf, Malcom Rawle, has passed away in Lingfield, England.  As some of you know from personal experience, Malcom was a warm... Read More
Sunday Quick Tip: Good Grip is Critical
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 18 May 2014
Comments: 21
Today's video is all about grip. It still amazes me to this day to see so many different ways in which amateur golfers hold a golf club. Especially when it's one of the easier things to control in... Read More
Are Your Golf Clubs Ready for Summer?
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 15 May 2014
Comments: 4
I think it's finally safe to say that Old Man Winter has gone on vacation. With warmer temperatures now available to most Surgites, many of you will start getting into your regularly scheduled round... Read More
Finish Determined by Practice Swing
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 11 May 2014
Comments: 22
Many of you may be heading out to play some golf before watching the final round of The PLAYERS Championship. So, I just wanted to give you a quick tip about your finish position. It's very important... Read More
Vertical Swingers on the PGA TOUR
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 9 May 2014
Comments: 31
It's a big week for golf, as The PLAYERS Championship has come to be known as "the 5th major." Many of the top players in the world are at famed TPC Sawgrass in Florida trying to become the next... Read More
Reasons Golfers Pick Their Heads Up
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 8 May 2014
Comments: 6
One problem that a lot of amateurs have is picking their heads up during the swing. Instead of maintaining a level head, they pick it up early and lose any hope of hitting a good shot. But, why does... Read More