Daily Video Blog

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

Famous Vertical Golf Swingers
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 8 December 2013
Comments: 6
One of the more popular questions I get asked is what professional golfers swing vertically on the PGA TOUR, LPGA TOUR, and Champions Tour. So, today I'm going to point out some of the best vertical... Read More
Impact Position and Release
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 6 December 2013
Comments: 5
Today's daily video topic comes to us from Louie Kish. He has been using the Peak Performance Golf Swing for 3 years and has been very pleased with his results. The only thing he can't quite figure... Read More
Lead Tape Can Change Feel of Golf Club
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 4 December 2013
Comments: 6
Have you ever thought about adding lead tape to one of your golf clubs? Many golfers consider it, but ultimately decide not to because they think it will ruin their clubs. It's definitely a process... Read More
Ring The Bell, Bump, Swing to T-Finish
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 3 December 2013
Comments: 9
The bump is probably one of the most misunderstood concepts of the Peak Performance Golf Swing. In reality, it should just be part of the swing when things are flowing correctly. It starts with... Read More
2013 Recap - Looking Forward to 2014
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 1 December 2013
Comments: 6
Thanksgiving marked the beginning of the holiday season, which means the end of the year is quickly approaching. This year has certainly gone fast and soon enough, another golf season will be upon us... Read More
Checklist for Consistency
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 29 November 2013
Comments: 17
I hope that everyone experienced a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends. I'd first like to extend many thanks to all of our loyal followers. Without you, none of this would be... Read More
Using Launch Monitors
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 27 November 2013
Comments: 16
Our club fitters use launch monitors to measure things like clubhead speed, spin rate, and distance. They do this so that you understand the method to their madness. Without these numbers, it would... Read More
Accuracy Trumps Power
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 26 November 2013
Comments: 10
Would you rather be faced with a 100 yard shot from the deep rough or a 150 yard shot from the middle of the fairway? Well, if you're anything like me, you prefer to hit your approach shots from the... Read More
PPGS in Slow-Motion
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 24 November 2013
Comments: 23
Recently, there was a request sent my way to see the Peak Performance Golf Swing in slow motion. Peter Bausek thinks that seeing some slow motion swings would help him understand the PPGS a little... Read More
Shopping With Surge
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 22 November 2013
Comments: 2
Since you read the daily video blog, you're dedicated to becoming a better golfer and learning more about the Peak Performance Golf Swing. Actually, maybe you just really like hearing me talk! Either... Read More