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Donald Trahan Sr., The Swing Surgeon
Authored by: Brady
Posted on: 20 July 2024
Comments: 46

 

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

Vertical Alignment Explained
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 18 March 2013
Comments: 17
Over the past few weeks, there's been some confusion on the topic of vertical alignment. So, today I want to clarify what I mean whenever I reference this aspect of the Peak Performance Golf Swing... Read More
Proper Chipping Method Around The Green
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 17 March 2013
Comments: 13
This past week, Kenny Knox and Dave Seeman showed us how to execute bunker shots as well as tricky pitch shots around the green. Today, they're back to cover chipping, another important part of your... Read More
Important Points Of PLHR (Preloaded Heavy Right)
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 15 March 2013
Comments: 12
Today I want to talk about one aspect of the setup position. With the Peak Performance Golf Swing, we have two major setup positions. The first one is what I call the master setup position, which... Read More
Doc Griffin: Graphite Or Steel?
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 13 March 2013
Comments: 2
Ever since graphite was introduced into the game of golf, men and women have had to decide on whether to use steel shafts or graphite shafts. If you're not sure how to determine which to use, it can... Read More
Review Of Master Setup Position
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 10 March 2013
Comments: 18
Today's topic is the master setup position. It doesn't stem from a question sent in to the website, but from my own observations at some of our recent PPGS Performance Golf Schools. I really love the... Read More
Perfect Posture For Perfect Swing
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 9 March 2013
Comments: 7
With two PGA TOUR tournaments taking place this weekend, you've got plenty of options to watch the best players in the world play golf. DJ's currently playing some good golf at the Puerto Rico Open,... Read More
Correct Ball Position For Hybrids
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 7 March 2013
Comments: 20
Most golfers today have at least one hybrid in their bag. Over the last ten years or so, hybrids have become a mainstay in golf and it's because they are usually a lot easier to hit than long irons.... Read More
The Big Bang Theory
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 6 March 2013
Comments: 14
Though the title suggests it, I'm not referring to the origins of the universe in today's daily video. The Big Bang Theory is actually the term I use when talking about the transition and the bump in... Read More
How To Prepare For Cold Weather Golf
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 3 March 2013
Comments: 10
Depending on where you live and what time of day you like to play, cold weather is something a lot of us have to deal with when playing golf. This is especially true during what I would call the "off... Read More
Club Fitting For Short & Tall Golfers
Authored by: Don Trahan
Posted on: 2 March 2013
Comments: 17
Regardless if you swing with the PPGS or not, it's critical that you have clubs that are designed for you. Clubs need to be based on your own personal body and swing measurements. Because of this,... Read More