About
I’ve spent my career working at the intersection of golf performance, movement, and long-term athletic development.
Over time, I kept seeing the same challenge: talented golfers working hard without a clear structure connecting their body, their training, and their performance.
That’s why I founded DRVN.
DRVN is a complete golf performance system built around one core belief: when the body is prepared, the swing can evolve with confidence.
We developed the DRVN Methodology to bring structure to how golfers assess, train, and progress.
At the center is the DRVN Golf Fitness Handicap™, a standardized way to measure how prepared an athlete’s body is to support the swing they’re building. It creates shared language between coaches, athletes, and facilities — and makes progress visible.
Today, DRVN supports:
• Golf professionals looking to deliver structured, measurable programming
• Coaches building long-term athlete development models
• Facilities implementing scalable golf fitness systems
• Organizations exploring golf-focused wellness initiatives
The system adapts across private coaching, collegiate programs, high school teams, performance gyms, and corporate environments.
My focus is simple: build athletes who move better, train smarter, and develop with intention.
Train with Michael
Michael coaches through the DRVN App — the same platform used to deliver structured golf fitness programs, assessments, and the Golf Fitness Handicap™. Download the app to access Michael's programming and start training.
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Articles by Michael Dennington
Golf Posture: The Setup Fundamentals That Unlock Rotation
Correct golf posture isn't a checklist position — it's a product of hip hinge, thoracic extension, and core control. Here's how to build a setup that lasts 18 holes.
Golf Swing Exercises: Build the Movement Your Swing Needs
The best golf swing exercises organized by what they fix — mobility, rotation, power, and speed. A phase-by-phase guide to training the body behind the swing.
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.
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.
Driven Golf Fitness: Why We Built DRVN to Change How Golfers Train
DRVN stands for Driven — driven golf fitness built on a body-first methodology that connects physical training to swing performance. Here's the story behind the name and the system.
Why the DRVN Certified Pro™ Is the Next Step in Your Career as a PGA Professional
The DRVN Certified Pro™ is a golf fitness coaching certification designed to help PGA Professionals integrate applied biomechanics and structured training protocols into their existing coaching practice.
