DRVN BLOG
Golf Fitness, Training & Performance
Evidence-based articles on golf fitness, strength training, mobility, and how to build a body that supports your swing — for every level of golfer.
DRVN Certified Pro™ Training is Now a PGA-Selected CPD Course
DRVN Certified Pro™ is now a PGA-Selected online course on PGA Learn — with a 25% PGA member discount and CPD hours toward Accredited status. Here's what it means for PGA Members.
The Plan Is The Difference — Why Structured Training Beats Good Intentions Every Time
What separates golfers who actually get stronger, faster, and more resilient from those who spin their wheels? A structured plan. See the data behind DRVN's periodized training outcomes.
The Practice Worth the Drive
How Eric Stevens built one of the most thoughtful junior golf programs in the country at Vitality Golf in Watertown, South Dakota — and why DRVN certification gave him the tools to reach adults next.
Don't Lose the Lead: How to Turn Price-Sensitive Golf Prospects Into Long-Term Clients
When a golf fitness prospect can't afford your premium program, don't let them walk. Here's how a smart referral strategy keeps the relationship alive and the pipeline full.
He Built a Gym Inside a Golf Course. Then He Found DRVN.
How CrossFit coach Matt Evans turned a decade of functional fitness into one of British Columbia's most unique golf performance setups, and why DRVN certification gave him the language to bring it all together.
Your Range Of Motion Is Your Club Head Speed — The Biomechanics Every Golfer Must Understand
Every degree of rotation you've lost to age, desk work or inactivity is a direct tax on your distance. The biomechanics — and the fix — every golfer needs to understand.
Golf Stretching Routine: The Complete Guide for Golfers
A complete golf stretching routine: before a round, after, and daily — build lasting flexibility with a printable routine and DRVN app guidance.
How Rory McIlroy Trained To Win The 2025 Masters — The Complete Performance Blueprint
Inside Rory McIlroy's 2025 Masters prep: deadlifts, mobility work, sleep routine, WHOOP recovery data, and the week-by-week training schedule that worked.
Your Body Has a Handicap. Now You Can Lower It.
Introducing the all-new Golf Fitness Handicap — 10 tests, one score, and a clear path to the most athletic version of your game.
How To Hit It Further — Add 5 MPH Of Swing Speed, Gain 15 Yards
Every 1 mph of clubhead speed is worth 2.5 yards of carry. Here is what produces it — smash factor, the five-link kinetic chain, and the golf swing speed training that builds both.
April Is The Most Dangerous Month In Golf — Here's How To Stay On The Course
Millions of golfers leave their bodies dormant all winter, then expect full performance from the first swing of spring. Learn the three mobility pillars that prevent injury and add distance.
How to Find a Golf Fitness Trainer Near You
Not all personal trainers understand the golf swing. Here is what to look for in a golf fitness trainer, what certifications matter, and how to find one near you using the DRVN directory.