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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

Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 28 January 2015
Comments: 7
Because the Peak Performance Golf Swing advocates a 3/4 limited turn, vertical golf swing, many of my students think that the club must never rotate behind their toe line. While it's important to... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 19 January 2015
Comments: 13
Here at Swing Surgeon Golf, our full length videos are by far the best way to learn the Peak Performance Golf Swing. But, my short video tips that I publish throughout the week on this interactive ... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 10 January 2015
A few years ago, I conducted a golf school unlike the ones I typically host across the globe. The big difference? The average age of the attendees.  Because I believe that the Peak Performance Golf... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 9 January 2015
Comments: 11
Welcome to another edition of our Google Hangouts-On-Air with Don. Don discusses the new year of golf with Doc and talks about the upcoming golf school schedule a few other things.  Don has a quick... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 6 January 2015
Comments: 13
If you tend to hit the ground first when swinging a golf club, there are a few different reasons why this could happen. The first thing you need to check is the length of your clubs. If your clubs... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 31 December 2014
Comments: 25
There are so many websites out there claiming that one little trick can help you add 40 - 50 more yards to your game. But, that's simply not realistic. If you work hard, you're going to become a... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 29 December 2014
Comments: 2
Do you waggle the club before you start your swing? Well, if you're not careful, you can easily be changing your grip without even knowing it, which can lead to hooks that have no clear explanation.... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 20 December 2014
Comments: 3
I like sharing success stories because every single one is unique. It's also because sometimes these testimonials can help other golfers who are having similar problems.  In today's video, I read... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 17 December 2014
Comments: 30
Whenever a golfer de-lofts their club at impact, it's essentially the same as taking more club. Taking loft off the club will cause the ball to go farther. Now, that's all well and good if it's your... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 13 December 2014
Comments: 10
Today I'm going to explain exactly why the Peak Performance Golf Swing is the only swing you should be using. Not only is the PPGS the easiest swing on the body, but it's also the only swing that's... Read More