Stop Missing Short Putts
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 3 ft (1m) only.
Module skill breakdown
Course Flagship Program
We studied the course and made a flagship practice program specifically for Abbeydale Golf Club. The flagship program is made of multiple modules that focus on different aspects of the game. Follow the drills week by week, then day by day.
Program Snapshot
Weeks
13
Days
52
Modules
9
Frequency
4 days/week
Putting·3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.5
Short Game·Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Driving Range·Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Putting·9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Putts Consistently
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 11.1
Short Game·Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Driving Range·Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Putting·6 ft (2m) only
Save Par From 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Module HCP 4.9
Short Game·Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Driving Range·Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Flagship curriculum
Each module focuses on specific area of the game (Putting, Short Game, Driving Range) for up to two weeks at a time. Follow the curriculum in a given order for best results.
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 3 ft (1m) only.
Module skill breakdown
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: chip.
Module skill breakdown
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: driver.
Module skill breakdown
Choose a clear target, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 9 ft (3m) only.
Module skill breakdown
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: chip.
Module skill breakdown
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: long irons (4,3,2).
Module skill breakdown
Focus on par saves, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on distance: 6 ft (2m) only.
Module skill breakdown
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: chip.
Module skill breakdown
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: short irons (9,8).
Module skill breakdown
Program snapshot
Avg HCP focus
17.5
Intermediate
Skill pillars
Aim · Stroke · Alignment · Visualization · Scoring · Distance Control
Host course
Abbeydale Golf Club
Weekly Plan
1 day, 1 drill. Follow the drills and progress through the program. Each drill has instructions and scoring benchmarks to help you track your progress. The drills are designed to build on each other week by week, so try to follow the schedule as closely as possible for the best results.
4 days scheduled
Stop Missing Short Putts. Hit center consistently and focus on alignment. Focus on Aim, Stroke, Alignment. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 3 ft (1m) only.
Day 1
Program: Stop Missing Short Putts
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
Hit 30 putts from 3 ft under a hanging string.
Enter score, out of 30 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 13 |
Day 2
Program: Stop Missing Short Putts
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
Hit 50 putts from 3 ft over a chalk starting line.
Draw a straight line on the putting surface.
Enter score in the app, out of 50 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 49 | 47 | 43 | 40 | 36 | 31 | 26 |
Day 3
Program: Stop Missing Short Putts
Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.
Hit 50 putts from 3 ft through the ball gate using the plane board.
Enter score in the app, out of 50 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 49 | 47 | 45 | 42 | 38 | 34 | 29 |
Day 4
Program: Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Set up 4 rows of balls. Each row has 9 balls, 1 foot apart.
Space the rows 5 yards apart on grass, between 5 and 30 yards from the hole.
Put 3 targets by the hole: A at 12 o'clock, B at 4 o'clock, C at 8 o'clock, each 3 feet from the hole.
Split the 36 shots into 3 groups of
First 12 shots go to Target A, next 12 to Target B, last 12 to Target C.
From each row, chip the ball to try to stop it close to the chosen target. Ball setup does not change.
After 12 shots at one target, switch to the next target. Repeat until all 36 shots are finished.
Each ball that stops within 2 feet of the target is a success.
Count how many successes you had and enter your score in the app out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe. Pick line and commit and hit intended line. Focus on Aim, Distance Control, Scoring, Alignment, Dispersion, Trajectory, Precision. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Chip.
Day 5
Program: Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Find a spot in deep rough on an uphill slope 5 to 30 yards from the hole. Set up the ball the same way each time.
Place three targets around the green in a straight line, 4 feet apart.
Hit 18 chip shots from the uphill slope. Land 6 balls in each target zone.
Move to a deep rough spot on a downhill slope 5 to 30 yards from the hole. Keep the same setup.
Hit 18 chip shots from the downhill slope. Land 6 balls in each target zone.
Count each ball that ends inside the target as a success.
Add up all the successful shots out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Day 6
Program: Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Place 36 balls in 2 straight lines of 18 balls, 6 yards apart. Balls in each line are 1 foot apart.
Put 3 flags on the green, each 10 feet apart.
Hit 36 chip shots, aiming 12 shots at each flag.
From the first line, hit 4 balls to the first flag.
From the second line, hit 4 balls to the first flag.
Repeat steps 4 and 5 until 12 balls are hit to the first flag.
Do the same method for the second flag: 4 shots from each line, until 12 shots are made.
Repeat for the third flag.
A shot is good if it stops within 10 feet of the target.
Add up your good shots and enter the score in the app, out of 36 tries.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Day 7
Program: Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Place 3 target zones on the green, 6 feet apart, in a line from the hole.
Use 36 balls, split into two groups of
Chip 18 balls from above feet level, 6 balls to each zone.
Chip 18 balls from below feet level, 6 balls to each zone.
Count balls that stop inside the correct zone.
Add up total successful shots and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 8
Program: Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Place 4 lines of 9 balls each on the grass. Lines should be 5 yards apart. Balls in each line should be 1 foot apart. Put the lines between 5 and 30 yards from the hole.
Mark two circles on the green around the hole: a small circle 6 feet from the hole, and a bigger circle 15 feet from the hole.
Hit 36 chip shots total: 9 shots from each line.
Try to make each ball stop inside the small 6-foot circle. Balls that stop in the big circle but outside the small one count as partial success.
Count each ball that stops in the small circle as a full success.
After all 36 shots, add up how many stopped in the small circle. Enter your score out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
4 days scheduled
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe. Pick line and commit and hit intended line. Focus on Aim, Distance Control, Scoring, Alignment, Dispersion, Trajectory, Precision. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Chip.
Day 9
Program: Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Scatter 40 balls into 8 piles of 5 balls each between 5 and 30 yards from the hole.
On the green, use markers to make a 6-foot circle around the hole and divide it into 4 quadrants.
Hit 36 chip shots.
Hit 9 shots at each of the 4 quadrants.
Hit each shot from a different pile and try to land it in the right quadrant.
Count a shot as a success if it stops in the correct quadrant.
Enter number of successful shots out of 36 attempts in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 10
Program: Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Arrange 36 balls in 2 lines of 18 balls each. Keep the lines 5 to 10 yards apart. Place balls 1 foot apart.
Mark a 6-foot circle around the hole. Divide the circle into 4 sections using markers.
Split the 36 chips into 4 sets of 9 shots.
From the first line, hit 9 chips at Quadrant
From the second line, hit 9 chips at Quadrant
From the first line, hit 9 chips at Quadrant
From the second line, hit 9 chips at Quadrant
Count each ball that stops in the correct quadrant.
Add up all successful shots and enter your score, out of 36, in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 11
Program: Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Pick a spot in the rough, on an uphill slope, 5–30 yards from the hole.
Put a target at the hole.
Hit 18 chip shots uphill, trying to stop the ball close to the hole.
Move to a downhill spot in the rough, also 5–30 yards from the hole.
Hit 18 chip shots downhill at the same target.
Every 4 shots, check the results and adjust if needed.
Count a success for every ball that finishes close to the hole (like within 3 feet).
Use the same setup for every shot.
After 36 shots, add up your total successes. Enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 12
Program: Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Set up two lines of 18 balls each so they cross each other. Place balls 1 foot apart.
On the green, mark 3 landing zones spaced 6 feet apart in a row using sticks or string.
Hit 36 chip shots total: 18 from each ball line.
From the first line, hit 6 shots to each landing zone (18 shots).
From the second line, hit 6 shots to each landing zone (18 shots).
Count each ball that lands and stays inside the right landing zone.
Add up all successful shots, enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Control Driver Ball Flight. Hit fairways consistently and stop missing fairways. Focus on Mechanics, Precision, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Driver.
Day 13
Program: Control Driver Ball Flight
Produce low/mid/high shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a clear, far target suitable for driver shots.
Get 36 balls: 12 for low, 12 for mid, 12 for high shots.
Keep your setup the same; only change ball flight height.
Hit all 36 driver shots—12 low, 12 mid, and 12 high—aiming at the same target.
After completing the shots, record how many were good out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 14
Program: Control Driver Ball Flight
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or target far away to aim driver shots.
Hit 36 driver shots to the same target, focusing on hitting the ball well with proper impact and follow through.
Count every shot that lands near the target as a success.
After all 36 shots, record how many were successful in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Day 15
Program: Control Driver Ball Flight
Work only on takeaway using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Set up a single target flag at a distance where the ball can be seen easily.
Hit 36 shots using a driver, focusing solely on your takeaway.
Concentrate on at most two takeaway thoughts or tasks to produce a consistent ball flight toward the target.
Watch each shot carefully and observe the ball flight.
Count how many shots land and stop near the target.
After all 36 shots, record your total successes out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 33 | 30 | 28 | 24 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 16
Program: Control Driver Ball Flight
Work only on backswing using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a target about 200 yards away to aim at.
Put the ball on the tee and get ready with your normal driver setup.
Hit 36 driver shots at the target, focusing on at most two backswing thoughts or tasks.
After each shot, assess the ball flight and your control based on your backswing focus.
Count how many shots feel controlled and on target.
Add up your total successful shots out of 36 and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Reduce Missed Putts Consistently. Choose a clear target and align stance properly. Focus on Aim, Scoring, Alignment. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 9 ft (3m) only.
Day 17
Program: Reduce Missed Putts Consistently
Make 5 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Hit 25 putts from 9 ft (3m) through the ball gate.
Count putts that go through the gate without touching the tees.
Enter score in the app, out of 25 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 22 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 18
Program: Reduce Missed Putts Consistently
Make 10 out of 20 putts using an alignment mirror.
Hit 30 putts from 9 ft using an alignment mirror.
Enter score in the app, out of 30 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 22 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
Day 19
Program: Reduce Missed Putts Consistently
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
Hit 30 putts from 9 ft over a chalk line.
Draw a straight line to show start line.
Enter number of putts holed out of 30 attempts in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 23 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
Day 20
Program: Reduce Missed Putts Consistently
Make 10 out of 20 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Hit 30 putts from 9 ft (3 m) through the ball gate using the plane board.
Enter the number of putts made out of 30.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 24 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Reduce Missed Putts Consistently. Choose a clear target and align stance properly. Focus on Aim, Scoring, Alignment. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 9 ft (3m) only.
Day 21
Program: Reduce Missed Putts Consistently
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Hit 30 putts from 9 feet under a hanging string.
Enter score in the app, out of 30 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 24 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 3 |
Day 22
Program: Stop Chips Near Hole
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Make two groups of 18 balls; one for balls above feet, one for balls below feet.
Put 3 targets in a straight line on the green, about 6 feet apart.
Hit 36 chip shots total: 18 with balls above feet, 18 with balls below feet.
Split each set of 18 shots into three groups of
Each group of 6 goes to a different target.
With balls above feet, hit 6 shots to each target, keeping ball position the same.
With balls below feet, do the same: 6 shots to each target.
Count any shot that stops within 3 feet of the target as a success.
Count how many successful shots you had. Enter your score out of 36.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Day 23
Program: Stop Chips Near Hole
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Divide 36 balls into 3 groups of 12 balls each.
Put 3 targets on the green, each about 3 feet apart.
From about 10-20 yards away, chip 12 balls and try to get them to stop inside Target
Chip 12 balls at Target 2, same way.
Chip 12 balls at Target 3, same way.
Count how many shots stop inside the right target.
Add up your total successful shots out of 36 and enter score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 24
Program: Stop Chips Near Hole
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Put 36 balls into 6 piles of 6 balls on the grass, between 5 and 30 yards from the hole.
Place 3 flags or targets on the green, 6 feet apart in a line.
Split the 36 balls into 3 groups of 12 shots.
Hit the first 12 balls to the first flag and try to stop each ball within 10 feet of it.
Hit the next 12 balls to the second flag, trying to stop them within 10 feet.
Hit the last 12 balls to the third flag, again aiming to stop within 10 feet.
Switch which pile you use each time to practice different distances and grass.
Count every ball that stops within 10 feet of its flag as a successful shot.
Add up successful shots out of 36 and enter score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Stop Chips Near Hole. Chip to the green and stop near the hole. Focus on Scoring, Alignment, Aim. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Chip.
Day 25
Program: Stop Chips Near Hole
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Make 10 piles with 4 balls in each pile, for a total of 40 balls. Put these piles in two lines that cross each other, with 5 piles in each line.
Place the piles on grass, 5-30 yards from the hole. The lines should be 5-10 yards apart, and each pile should be 2 yards apart.
Around the hole, make two circle target zones using string or tees: a small Bullseye (6 feet from hole) and a bigger Bullseye (15 feet from hole).
Hit 36 chip shots, in 3 sets of 12 shots.
For each set, chip towards the Bullseye zones, switching piles each time.
Balls stopping in the small Bullseye count as higher score. Balls in the big Bullseye also count, but less. Both are counted as a successful chip.
When finished, count all balls in the small or big Bullseye out of 36 tries, and enter the total in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 26
Program: Stop Chips Near Hole
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Pick a spot in the rough, on an uphill slope, 5–30 yards from the hole.
Put a target at the hole.
Hit 18 chip shots uphill, trying to stop the ball close to the hole.
Move to a downhill spot in the rough, also 5–30 yards from the hole.
Hit 18 chip shots downhill at the same target.
Every 4 shots, check the results and adjust if needed.
Count a success for every ball that finishes close to the hole (like within 3 feet).
Use the same setup for every shot.
After 36 shots, add up your total successes. Enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 27
Program: Stop Chips Near Hole
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Put 40 balls into 8 piles, with 5 balls in each pile, between 5 and 30 yards from the hole.
On the green, mark 3 zones in a straight line, each zone 6 feet apart.
Hit 36 chip shots in total, split into 3 sets of 12 shots.
For the first 12 shots, aim to land the ball in Zone
For the next 12 shots, aim for Zone
For the last 12 shots, aim for Zone
Choose any pile to hit from, switch piles if wanted.
Count each shot that stops in the right zone as a success.
After all 36 shots, enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 28
Program: Stop Chips Near Hole
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Put 40 balls into 10 piles with 4 balls in each pile. Arrange in two lines, 5 piles per line.
Space piles 2 yards or meters apart side to side. Space the two lines 5 to 10 yards or meters apart front to back.
Mark 4 sections (quadrants) in a circle of 6 feet or 2 meters radius around the hole on the green using string or tees.
Hit 36 chip shots total, 9 shots into each quadrant.
Start at any pile and chip balls to land in the first quadrant. After 9 shots, switch to the next quadrant.
Switch piles after each shot for variety, but always keep the same chipping setup and distance.
Count each ball that stops inside the correct quadrant as a success.
After all 36 shots, enter number of successful shots made out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Stop Chips Near Hole. Chip to the green and stop near the hole. Focus on Scoring, Alignment, Aim. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Chip.
Day 29
Program: Stop Chips Near Hole
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Arrange 10 piles of balls in two lines that cross each other. Each line has 5 piles. Each pile has the same number of balls.
Put the piles 5 to 30 yards from the hole. Leave 3 yards between piles in a line. Make lines 5 to 10 yards apart.
Set up 3 targets around the green. Each target is about 6 feet apart from the others.
There are 36 chip shots total, with 12 shots for each target.
Always use the same stance and ball position for every shot.
For each set of 12 shots, chip to the target from any pile. Try to get close to the target.
A shot is a success if the ball stops within 3 feet of the target.
After all 36 shots, add up how many balls stopped within 3 feet of the target and enter the score out of 36 attempts in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 30
Program: Stop Chips Near Hole
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Scatter 40 balls into 8 lines of 5 balls each, spaced 1 yard or meter apart, placed anywhere from 5 to 30 yards from the hole.
On the green, make two circles around the hole: one with a 6-foot (2-meter) radius, and one with a 15-foot (5-meter) radius, using string or tees.
Chip 36 balls during the test, divided into 3 sets of 12 balls.
Chip the first 12 balls, trying to make them land inside the small circle.
Chip the next 12 balls, trying to make them land inside the big circle but outside the small circle.
Chip the last 12 balls, trying to make them land anywhere inside the big circle.
Start from any line and move around as needed, but use only 36 balls.
Count each ball that stops where it is supposed to for each set.
Enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 31
Program: Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Produce straight shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one far flag or target suitable for long irons (2, 3, and 4 irons).
Get 36 balls to hit with your long irons (2, 3, and 4 irons).
Use a different long iron for each shot, switching clubs throughout the exercise.
Try to hit each ball straight at the target, not left or right.
Stand the same way for every shot.
Count how many balls went straight to the target, with no big curve or miss.
Write down how many straight shots out of 36 you made, and enter score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 32
Program: Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Work only on takeaway using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Put 36 balls in one group where you hit from.
Pick one target suitable for long irons (4, 3, 2) and keep your stance the same for every shot.
Use the 4-iron for the first 12 balls, focusing on takeaway and aiming at the target.
Use the 3-iron for the next 12 balls, keeping the same focus and aiming at the same target.
Use the 2-iron for the last 12 balls, maintaining the same focus and target.
Count the shots where the ball goes where you want with the right ball flight.
Add up your successful shots out of 36 and enter your score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons. Eliminate hooks and stop missing greens. Focus on Precision, Mechanics, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Long irons (4,3,2).
Day 33
Program: Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Work only on backswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a target on the range for long irons about 150 to 200 yards away.
Prepare 36 balls. Keep ball placement and setup the same each time.
Use long irons only (4, 3, or 2-iron), switching between clubs throughout the 36 shots.
Aim all shots at the same target with a smooth backswing, focusing on at most two backswing thoughts to produce the desired ball flight.
After each shot, check if the ball flies smoothly and goes toward the target.
Count a shot as a success if it matches your backswing and ball flight goals.
When finished, count how many successful shots you made out of 36 and enter your score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Day 34
Program: Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Produce low/mid/high shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one target suitable for long irons (4, 3, or 2 iron).
Divide 36 balls into 3 groups of
Hit 12 low shots aimed at the same target.
Hit 12 mid-height shots aimed at the same target.
Hit 12 high shots aimed at the same target.
Keep ball setup the same, only change swing to vary shot height.
Count how many balls land close to the target.
After 36 shots, count successes and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Day 35
Program: Save Par From 6 Foot Putts
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
Place eight tees around the hole at 6 ft or 2 m.
After each putt is made, move to the next tee in front.
Hit 40 putts.
Enter the total number of putts made in the app, out of 40 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 35 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 12 |
Day 36
Program: Save Par From 6 Foot Putts
Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Hit 25 putts from 6 ft through the ball gate.
Count how many putts went through the gate without touching the tees. Enter the score in the app, out of 25 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 24 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Save Par From 6 Foot Putts. Build putting confidence and focus on par saves. Focus on Scoring, Precision, Aim. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 6 ft (2m) only.
Day 37
Program: Save Par From 6 Foot Putts
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
Hit 30 putts from 6 ft using an alignment mirror.
Enter score in the app, out of 30 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 27 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 |
Day 38
Program: Save Par From 6 Foot Putts
Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Hit 30 putts from 6 ft through the ball gate using plane board.
Enter score in the app, total number of putts holed out of 30 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 27 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 6 |
Day 39
Program: Save Par From 6 Foot Putts
Make 15 out of 25 putts
Hit 30 putts from 6 ft (2 m).
Enter score in the app, out of 30 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 29 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 |
Day 40
Program: Stop Chips Near Hole
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Set up 2 lines with 5 piles of 4 balls each. There are 10 piles in total.
Space the 2 lines 5 to 10 yards apart. Space each pile 2 yards apart along each line.
On the green, use string or markers to make a circle 6 feet wide around the hole. Divide the circle into 4 equal parts.
Hit 36 chip shots, split into 4 groups of
For each group, try to stop the balls in one part of the circle. Move to the next part after each group.
Alternate where you chip from to practice different spots, but aim for the chosen part of the circle.
Count how many balls land in the right part of the circle.
Add all your successful chips out of 36 and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Stop Chips Near Hole. Save par clutch and up-and-down contest. Focus on Scoring, Distance Control, Aim, Dispersion, Alignment, Trajectory, Accuracy, Precision. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Chip.
Day 41
Program: Stop Chips Near Hole
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Scatter 40 balls into 8 lines of 5 balls. Each ball should be 1 yard apart. Place lines 5–30 yards from the hole. Keep setup the same for all shots.
On the green, use markers to make 4 equal pieces inside a 6-foot circle around the hole.
Take 32 chip shots total. Aim 8 shots at each quadrant.
For each of the 8 lines, choose a quadrant to aim for. Hit all 5 balls in that line to that quadrant. Move to a new line for a new quadrant. Keep going until all 32 shots are done.
Count each shot that stops inside the target quadrant as a success.
Add up successful shots. Enter score in the app, out of 32 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Day 42
Program: Stop Chips Near Hole
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Place 4 lines of 9 balls each on the grass. Lines should be 5 yards apart. Balls in each line should be 1 foot apart. Put the lines between 5 and 30 yards from the hole.
Mark two circles on the green around the hole: a small circle 6 feet from the hole, and a bigger circle 15 feet from the hole.
Hit 36 chip shots total: 9 shots from each line.
Try to make each ball stop inside the small 6-foot circle. Balls that stop in the big circle but outside the small one count as partial success.
Count each ball that stops in the small circle as a full success.
After all 36 shots, add up how many stopped in the small circle. Enter your score out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 43
Program: Stop Chips Near Hole
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Set up 4 rows of balls. Each row has 9 balls, 1 foot apart.
Space the rows 5 yards apart on grass, between 5 and 30 yards from the hole.
Put 3 targets by the hole: A at 12 o'clock, B at 4 o'clock, C at 8 o'clock, each 3 feet from the hole.
Split the 36 shots into 3 groups of
First 12 shots go to Target A, next 12 to Target B, last 12 to Target C.
From each row, chip the ball to try to stop it close to the chosen target. Ball setup does not change.
After 12 shots at one target, switch to the next target. Repeat until all 36 shots are finished.
Each ball that stops within 2 feet of the target is a success.
Count how many successes you had and enter your score in the app out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 44
Program: Stop Chips Near Hole
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Scatter 40 balls into 8 piles of 5 balls each between 5 and 30 yards from the hole.
On the green, use markers to make a 6-foot circle around the hole and divide it into 4 quadrants.
Hit 36 chip shots.
Hit 9 shots at each of the 4 quadrants.
Hit each shot from a different pile and try to land it in the right quadrant.
Count a shot as a success if it stops in the correct quadrant.
Enter number of successful shots out of 36 attempts in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
4 days scheduled
Stop Chips Near Hole. Save par clutch and up-and-down contest. Focus on Scoring, Distance Control, Aim, Dispersion, Alignment, Trajectory, Accuracy, Precision. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Chip.
Day 45
Program: Stop Chips Near Hole
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Place 3 target zones on the green, 6 feet apart, in a line from the hole.
Use 36 balls, split into two groups of
Chip 18 balls from above feet level, 6 balls to each zone.
Chip 18 balls from below feet level, 6 balls to each zone.
Count balls that stop inside the correct zone.
Add up total successful shots and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 46
Program: Stop Chips Near Hole
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Make 3 target zones on the green. Space them 6 feet apart in a line.
Put 36 balls in 6 piles of 6 around the chipping area, 5–20 yards from the hole.
Hit 12 balls at each target zone (36 attempts total).
Start from any pile. Aim 12 shots at the first zone.
Next, aim 12 shots at the second zone from any pile.
Last, aim 12 shots at the third zone. Count shots that stop in the right zone.
Add up how many shots landed in the correct zone out of 36 attempts. Enter score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Day 47
Program: Stop Chips Near Hole
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Make two piles of balls for each player between 5 and 30 yards from the hole, anywhere in the chipping area, on any surface.
On the green, make two bullseye zones around the hole: inner circle with 6-foot radius and outer ring from 6 to 15 feet.
Each player hits 36 chips: 18 from each pile.
Try to stop the ball in the inner bullseye (best), then outer bullseye (good), or avoid missing both (bad).
Switch piles after 18 shots, finish all 36 shots.
Count how many balls stop in the bullseye zones.
After 36 shots, record the number of balls in the bullseyes as your score. Enter this total in the app out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 48
Program: Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Simulate X number of GIR (Green in Regulations) using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of greens hit.
Pick a flag for your 9 or 8 iron on the range.
Make a green zone around the flag with cones, buckets, or imagine a small circle (5% of the distance to the flag).
Split 36 shots into 3 groups of
Try to land each shot in the green zone.
Change between 9 and 8 iron, but keep ball setup the same.
Count how many balls landed in the green zone when all 36 are done. Enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag. Hit close to flag and stop missing greens. Focus on Precision, Mechanics, Aim. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Short irons (9,8).
Day 49
Program: Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Produce low/mid/high shots using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one target suitable for short irons (9 or 8 iron).
Use the same ball setup and position for all shots.
Hit 36 shots in 3 groups of 12: 12 low shots, 12 mid shots, and 12 high shots, all aimed at the same target.
Try to make each shot fly at the correct height: low, mid, or high.
Count shots that land close and stop near the target as successes.
After all 36 shots, total your successful shots and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 50
Program: Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Work only on takeaway using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Set up a single target suitable for your 8 or 9 iron.
Hit 36 shots aiming exclusively at this target.
Focus on your takeaway, working on at most two takeaway thoughts or tasks to influence the ball flight.
Keep your setup and stance consistent throughout the drill.
After each shot, check if the ball lands near the target.
Count the shots that land near the target as successes.
After 36 shots, enter your number of successes in the app out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 51
Program: Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a target for your 9 or 8 iron.
Place two markers, one left and one right of the target, about 5% of the distance from your ball to the flag.
Hit 18 shots curving left to right around the left marker, and 18 shots curving right to left around the right marker.
Use the same setup for every shot.
Try to curve the ball around the marker and get close to the target.
A shot is successful if the ball curves around the marker and lands near the flag.
When finished, count your successful shots out of 36 and enter your score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 52
Program: Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Work only on backswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one flag or target on the range suitable for short irons (9 or 8).
Hit 36 shots using only short irons (9 or 8), focusing solely on backswing.
Use at most two backswing thoughts or tasks to produce any ball flight pattern.
Set up the same for each shot, using the same swing thoughts.
After each shot, observe the ball flight relative to the target.
Finish all 36 shots, switching irons if desired. At the end, total the number of successful shots and enter your score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 4 |