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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

Golf is a Game of Misses
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 22 February 2014
Comments: 7
Golf is a game of misses and the golfer that misses best, usually wins. But, you can't always base the progress of your game solely on your scores. If your misses are steadily becoming better and... Read More
PPGS: The Only Golf Swing Based Entirely on Science
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 19 February 2014
Comments: 3
The PPGS is the only swing being taught today that is ENTIRELY based on physics and physiology. It's the scientific swing, if you will. The reason why this swing is so popular with golfers who have... Read More
Causes of Pulls
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 17 February 2014
Comments: 13
Whenever a golfer has an issue with pulling the ball, it's usually a sign that his or her alignment is slightly off. However, it's surprising how many students of mine insist that their alignment is... Read More
Correct Alignment Leads To Correct Finish
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 15 February 2014
Comments: 8
Today's video is all about alignment and the direct correlation it has with your finish. If you are having any sort of trouble getting to a correct finish, the problem may be rooted in your setup. ... Read More
Vertical is Vertical...Except When It's Not
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 12 February 2014
Comments: 19
Many golf instructors will teach a particular type of swing, yet they do not use it themselves. They tell you to do as they say, not as they do. Well, I think that is simply ridiculous. If you don't... Read More
Your Tempo Should Match Your Personality
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 10 February 2014
Comments: 34
Finding the right tempo for your golf swing can be a tough process. Some golfers swing faster than others, while others tend to swing slower. There's no right or wrong way, it just depends on what... Read More
PPGS Eliminates Chopping and Topping
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 8 February 2014
Comments: 9
The Peak Performance Golf Swing is all about lift. But, if you lift too much, you could throw yourself out of dynamic balance and start chopping and topping the ball. Your head has to stay still. If... Read More
Perfect Posture Important for Chipping and Pitching
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 6 February 2014
Comments: 1
The key to having perfect posture is being in an athletically ready position with actively engaged muscles. The setup determines the motion, so your setup better be perfect! We usually talk about... Read More
Tucking Elbows Not Good
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 5 February 2014
Comments: 9
I don't have any emails to read today because I wanted to talk about a recent lesson I had with one of my regulars. During the lesson, I noticed that this particular Surgite was really tucking his... Read More
Cold Weather Playing Tips
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 2 February 2014
Comments: 14
As you're gearing up for the big game tonight, I thought I'd share just a few tips on playing golf in cold weather. Many Surgites live in areas where golf is impossible to play right now. But, many... Read More