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Donald Trahan Sr., The Swing Surgeon
Authored by: Brady
Posted on: 20 July 2024
Comments: 42

 

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

Practice Swings Do Not Translate to Good Shots
Authored by: Brady
Posted on: 17 May 2016
Comments: 2
A special follow-up to our recent video, "Don't Forget About The T-Finish", Bruce from New Zealand writes in to ask about why his excellent practice swings do not translate to good shots once a ball... Read More
Don't Forget About the T-Finish!
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 8 May 2016
Comments: 2
I've started to notice a trend on the PGA TOUR, and I think it's hurting some players from playing their best golf. The finish position is critical to repeatedly hitting straight shots. But, what I'm... Read More
Thoughts on Bryson DeChambeau and Single Length Golf Clubs
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 28 April 2016
Comments: 6
Many have asked about one-length irons with rising PGA Star Bryson DeChambeau having a very successful pro debut on the PGA tour in 2016. Not to mention one heck of a showing at this year's Masters.... Read More
Proper Backswing Turn and Load
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 21 April 2016
Comments: 6
Most golfers have the issue of turning too much in their backswing, which diminishes their ability to get back to a solid impact position. The opposite actually happens for me! I struggle sometimes... Read More
Making the H: Vertical Golf Swing Alignment for Accuracy
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 12 April 2016
Comments: 6
The routine you have for lining up your target and walking into your setup is extremely critical for an accurate position over the golf ball. If you want to have any sort of consistency with your... Read More
PopTart Tips
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 3 April 2016
Comments: 10
I see a lot of golfers who keep their head down after impact for far too long. Instead of standing up as fast as possible, they're still looking down well after the ball has been struck. This can... Read More
Jason Day Complains About Back Spasms
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 27 March 2016
Comments: 7
At the time of writing this blog, Jason Day has overcome Jordan Spieth in WGC rankings and now sits at the world's #1 in golf. Just two days ago Jason Day was interviewed on TV, and he elaborated on... Read More
Pure Lift in Backswing Using Your Bottom Hand
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 26 March 2016
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In order to execute a proper vertical lift in your backswing, your bottom hand must be actively engaged in keeping the club from laying off when you take the club back and up. It's a natural lift, so... Read More
T-Finish Correct Arm Fold for Power and Balance
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 18 March 2016
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I recently got to work with one of my top students, Keenan Huskey. Keenan is currently a member of the University of South Carolina golf team and just won his first collegiate tournament during the... Read More
Hit and Hold for a Pitch and Run
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 11 March 2016
Comments: 7
One of the most useful shots a golfer can have in his or her bag is the pitch and run. This is especially true when it comes to getting up and down around the greens. Remember, the closer you pitch... Read More