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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: 22 August 2014
Comments: 23
The setup determines the motion. I've said that for years, and it's absolutely true. But, the takeaway determines the backswing, so it's important to understand exactly how to start your swing once... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 14 August 2014
Comments: 7
If you've finally decided that you want to take your game to the next level and purchase custom fit golf clubs, it's safe to say that one of the most important things (if not the most important) to... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 8 August 2014
Comments: 7
Welcome to another edition of our Google Hangouts-On-Air with Don. This Hangout features Doc once again. Don and Doc cover several topics during recording to include Swing Surgeon Custom Clubs, Don's... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 6 August 2014
Comments: 20
Today's video talks about an element of the setup that often gets overlooked. In the Peak Performance Golf Swing, we are slightly behind the ball at impact. That means your nose needs to be at the... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 1 August 2014
Comments: 27
The game of golf is seeing participation drop all across the world. Golf courses and clubs are struggling to stay open and overall rounds played are way down. What could be the cause of all this?... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 27 July 2014
Comments: 10
PPGS Certified Fitter, Frank Stranick was kind enough to shoot some videos on club fitting while I'm recovering from surgery. Frank is very knowledgable about all things related to custom golf clubs... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 24 July 2014
Comments: 17
Hello Surge Nation! Have the golf courses been kind to you so far this summer? I'd be willing to bet that some of you just hesitated when thinking about the answer, which means you're probably not... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 23 July 2014
Comments: 11
We have always spoken very strongly about getting your clubs custom fit, the benefits of fitted clubs, and our network of certified fitters.  There have been many posts on this website in regards to... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 12 July 2014
Comments: 36
Before I went under the knife, I tried to shoot as many short videos as I could. That's because the questions just keep rolling in from the Surge Nation. Today, I'm going to share a revelation that a... Read More
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 11 July 2014
Comments: 1
Don and Doc have a short live broadcast on Google Hangouts On Air.  Don discusses his recovery after his heart surgery and we get to answer a few questions during the video.   Doc has some... Read More