Your Best Golf Offseason Yet: The Power of Focused and Fun Golf Workouts

Hewitt Tomlin
Nov 3
3 min read

The golf offseason is a big opportunity to reset and "cool down." It's also a great chance to sharpen skills, boost your strength, and elevate overall physical performance. As you probably already know, a single workout here and there will not change your game. The reality is that significant improvement hinges on a structured training plan and consistent effort (think 2-3x per week of training or drills). This is exactly where DRVN comes into play.

We tailor our training plans in the winter, designed with the season in mind, to ensure that golfers remain engaged with the workouts while getting the results they want.

The Importance of a Focused and Fun Training

A well-crafted training plan is essential for athletes aiming to boost their performance. During the offseason, your focus should shift toward developing speed, strength, and stability. These components are crucial not just for enhancing performance, but also for reducing injury risks. According to research from the American College of Sports Medicine, consistent training can decrease the likelihood of injuries by up to 60%.

At DRVN, we realize that the most critical factor in any program is your commitment to it. With the demands of work, family, and other obligations, finding time to train can be tough. Our goal is to create an engaging plan that makes every workout something you want to do. More importantly, you never do the same workout twice - each workout is designed in-house, without AI, to ensure that it's new and fresh, and challenging enough to feel like you're not going through the motions.

What to Expect from Our Daily Workouts

To give you a glimpse into our training regimen, here’s a quick overview of our mainline Daily Workouts for one upcoming week:

Monday: Heavy Lifting Day

We kick off the week on Mondays with heavy lifting. The deadlift, for instance, is a powerhouse exercise that strengthens the back and legs, essential for a strong golf swing. On this day, athletes can expect to lift weights ranging from 70 to 90% of their one-rep max, setting a solid foundation for the week ahead.

Borg performing trap bar deadlifts (Monday session).

Tuesday: Upper Body Power Focus

Tuesdays are all about upper body power. This session targets muscle growth and explosiveness. For example, performing bench presses and shoulder presses can enhance your swing mechanics significantly. Research shows that improving upper body strength by even 15% can enhance swing speed by approximately 10-15%.

Wednesday: All-Round Mechanics and Movement Control

Midweek, we emphasize all-round mechanics and movement control. This session integrates dynamic fitness combinations that help translate physical adaptations into real-world performance. Athletes practice balance and agility drills, such as single-leg deadlifts and lateral lunges, ensuring they are not just strong but also skillful on the course.

Friday: Full Body Power

As the week wraps up, Fridays focus on full body power. Athletes engage in compound movements, maximizing energy expenditure. A workout might include movements like kettlebell swings and box jumps, which help athletes feel explosive and prepared for any weekend games.

DRVN OG and PGA Tour Pro Scott Stallings

With four main training days per week, you can adjust your schedule as necessary. Our flexibility allows you to tailor your program to best fit your personal training setup.

Optional Workouts for Every Need

In addition to our mainline workouts, we offer many optional sessions targeting bodybuilding, biomechanics, low equipment workouts, and cardio. This variety allows you to construct a training week tailored to your specific needs and goals. Whether you aim to build muscle, sharpen your biomechanics, or boost your cardio fitness, or sitting in a hotel gym, we have a unique training session waiting for you.

The Fun Factor in Training

What truly makes DRVN stand out is our emphasis on making workouts enjoyable. When training feels fun, you are more likely to stick with it over the long haul. We design our workouts to be engaging and fresh each day, transforming them from a chore into something to look forward to. For example, our cardio usually gives you choices and the script often asks you to compete against your last time, work under a certain time, etc.

Incorporating gamified elements such as competition against personal bests or setting small challenges can turn a standard workout into an event.

The Role of Consistency in Achieving Results

Having a focused training plan is vital, but consistency is the ultimate key to success. It is not enough to put in effort sporadically; you have to commit over time. By adhering to our structured plans, you track your progress and witness improvements in about 4-6 weeks. Each workout builds on the previous one, compounding your gains and helping you reach your goals. Studies indicate that consistent training can lead to a 20% average improvement in strength and performance over a few months.