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What we're working on this offseason (Part 2)

October 20, 2025·12 min·1 clip

Drewski explains why sticking to just one or two swing fixes all winter is key to real improvement.

This episode features host Luke Kerdanian and his colleague Drew discussing Drew's specific technical swing changes for the offseason. Drew identifies a core issue where his upper and lower body rotate too aggressively from the top, leaving his arms behind and causing a flip at impact. He explains his tendency to "spin from the top" while his arms remain passive, leading to poor sequencing. Drew's primary technical focus is achieving better synchronization by feeling like his arms lead the downswing. He references Justin Rose's pre-shot routine, where Rose lowers his arms while his back is still to the target, as a model for this feel. Drew contrasts this with the common instruction, popularized by Ben Hogan, that the body should start the downswing. He notes modern 3D analysis shows elite players actually pull down hard with their arms immediately from the top. To correct his fault, Drew plans to work on drills that activate his arms, including the Rory McIlroy and Pete Cowen split-handed drill. He also mentions practicing right-arm-only swings and hitting balls with his feet together to limit lower body dominance. Drew believes keeping a shorter arm swing in the backswing, while maintaining a big shoulder turn, can make it easier to sync his arms up on the downswing. He considers incorporating specific gym work, like using a cable machine to practice the sensation of pulling down hard with his arms. The conversation underscores that a player's feel for a movement often doesn't match the biomechanical reality, and finding the right feel is crucial. The tone is highly conversational, technical, and geared toward dedicated golfers who enjoy swing mechanics. This episode is ideal for golfers obsessed with swing theory, especially those struggling with timing or an overactive body turn. Listeners seeking broad lifestyle golf content or simple quick tips may find the detailed technical discussion less engaging.

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A clear look at sequencing, rhythm, and offseason drills for a more connected swing.

Luke Kerdanian and Drewski keep the focus on a familiar sequencing issue: the body races ahead, the arms fall behind, and the club has to recover late through impact.

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You want a cleaner feel for syncing your arms, lower body, and downswing.

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