Stop Chips Near Hole
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: chip.
Module skill breakdown
Course Flagship Program
We studied the course and made a flagship practice program specifically for Ashikaga Watarase. 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
16
Days
62
Modules
9
Frequency
4 days/week
Short Game·Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Short Game·Chip
Check Setup: Feet Hips Shoulders
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 25.3
Short Game·Bump'n'Run
How close can you get? Challenge your short game limits
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 21.0
Short Game·Flop
Vary your landing spot and see how soft you can land it
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 20.5
Short Game·Pitch
Dial in your aim: pitch to a tight pin
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 18.6
Short Game·Flop
Land 3–4 Feet From Pin
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 16.4
Driving Range·Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Driving Range·Long irons (4,3,2)
Control the spin: height and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 29.2
Driving Range·Driver
Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.5
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.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: chip.
Module skill breakdown
Get square, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: chip.
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Pinpoint accuracy, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.
Module skill breakdown
Vary landing spot soft, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: flop.
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Set sights, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: pitch.
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Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: flop.
Module skill breakdown
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: wedges (lw,sw,gw,pw).
Module skill breakdown
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on club: long irons (4,3,2).
Module skill breakdown
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: driver.
Module skill breakdown
Program snapshot
Avg HCP focus
35.0
Beginner
Skill pillars
Aim · Alignment · Scoring · Precision · Distance Control · Accuracy
Host course
Ashikaga Watarase
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 Chips Near Hole. Chip to the green and stop near the hole. Focus on Aim, Alignment, Scoring. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Chip.
Day 1
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 2
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 the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Set up 10 piles of 4 balls each in two rows. Each row has 5 piles.
Keep piles about 2 meters apart, rows 5–10 meters apart.
Place piles 5–30 meters from the hole, not on the green.
Mark two circles around the hole on the green: a small one (2 meters out) and a big one (5 meters out).
Take turns hitting balls from different piles, trying to stop balls in the circles.
Hit 36 balls total: 18 try for the small circle, 18 for the big circle.
Count how many balls finished in each circle.
Add these for a score and enter your total out of 36 tries.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Day 3
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 4
Program: Stop Chips Near Hole
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Find a flat spot in deep rough or thick grass, 5 to 30 yards from the hole.
Place three targets on the green in a line, about 4 feet apart.
Hit 36 chip shots in total, split into 3 groups of 12 shots.
For the first 12 shots, aim for Target
For the next 12 shots, aim for Target
For the last 12 shots, aim for Target
Use the same setup for every shot.
Count a success if the ball stops within 2 feet of the target.
Add up how many successes were made out of 36 and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Stop Chips Near Hole. Chip to the green and stop near the hole. Focus on Aim, Alignment, Scoring. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Chip.
Day 5
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 |
Day 6
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 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 7
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 8
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 |
4 days scheduled
Stop Chips Near Hole. Chip to the green and stop near the hole. Focus on Aim, Alignment, Scoring. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Chip.
Day 9
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 10
Program: Check Setup: Feet Hips Shoulders
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Set up 10 piles of balls in two lines: 5 piles in each line, 3 yards apart, and the lines 5 to 10 yards away from each other. Piles are 5 to 30 yards from the hole.
Use string or tees to mark 4 equal areas around the hole, each 6 feet from the hole.
Hit 36 chip shots, split into 4 groups of
Aim each group at a different area.
Start from a pile, chip 9 balls at the first area, then move to another pile for the next area. Do this until all 4 areas have 9 shots each.
Each shot that stops in the right area is a success.
Count the number of 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 11
Program: Check Setup: Feet Hips Shoulders
Up to 5 players 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, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Make two target zones on the green, Zone A on the left and Zone B on the right, 8 feet apart.
Put 18 balls in the deep rough above feet, at distances from 5 to 20 yards, in a straight line.
Chip the 18 balls to land and stop in Zone A from the uphill position.
Move to deep rough below feet, set up 18 balls the same way.
Chip these balls to land and stop in Zone B from the downhill position.
Count each ball that lands and stays in the right zone as a success.
When finished, enter the total number of successes out of 36 attempts in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 29 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 12
Program: Check Setup: Feet Hips Shoulders
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Set up 3 target zones on the green at 6, 12, and 18 feet from the hole.
Place 36 golf balls between 5 and 30 yards from the hole in the flat deep rough.
Split the 36 balls into 3 groups of 12, with each group aimed at one zone.
Hit from the same rough spot, aiming at the same zone, until you finish 12 shots for that zone.
Count a ball as a success if it lands and stays in the right zone.
Add up all successful chips. Enter your 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 |
4 days scheduled
Check Setup: Feet Hips Shoulders. Get square and check setup. Focus on Alignment, Distance Control, Accuracy. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Chip.
Day 13
Program: Check Setup: Feet Hips Shoulders
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 14
Program: Check Setup: Feet Hips Shoulders
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Place 3 piles of 12 balls each in deep rough or thick grass between 5 and 30 yards from the hole.
Mark 3 target zones on the green, each zone spaced 6 feet apart, in a straight line from your spot.
Hit 36 chip shots in total, in 3 sets of 12 shots.
For the first 12 shots, aim for Target Zone
Then aim for Target Zone 2 for the next 12 shots.
Aim for Target Zone 3 for the last 12 shots. Enter number of successes in the app, out of 36 attempts.
Alternate between the 3 piles for your shots, keeping the balls in deep rough or thick grass.
Count each shot that stops inside the target zone as a success.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 29 | 27 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Day 15
Program: Check Setup: Feet Hips Shoulders
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Set up 3 landing zones on the green, each about 6 feet apart in a straight line toward the hole.
Choose one spot in the rough grass, 5 to 20 yards from the hole, to hit from. Do not move this spot.
Hit 36 chip shots—12 to each zone in order.
Hit 12 shots trying to land and stop in the first zone.
Next, hit 12 shots to the second zone.
Then, hit 12 shots to the third zone.
Count every shot that lands and stops in the right zone as a success.
After all 36 shots, add up how many successes out of 36 and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 29 | 27 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 16
Program: Check Setup: Feet Hips Shoulders
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 |
4 days scheduled
Check Setup: Feet Hips Shoulders. Get square and check setup. Focus on Alignment, Distance Control, Accuracy. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Chip.
Day 17
Program: Check Setup: Feet Hips Shoulders
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Set up 10 piles of balls in two lines. Each line has 5 piles. Lines are 8 yards apart. Piles in each line are 3 yards apart.
Place the piles on grass between 5 and 30 yards from the hole. Keep the same setup.
On the green, mark 9 stop zones using buckets, string, or tees. Zones cover different short chip targets.
Take 36 chip shots in total. Chip 4 balls to each of the 9 zones.
For each shot, chip from any pile. Try to stop the ball in the assigned zone. Chip 4 balls to one zone before moving to the next.
Count each ball that stops in the correct zone as a success.
After 36 shots, count how many were successful. Enter your score out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Day 18
Program: Check Setup: Feet Hips Shoulders
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 |
Day 19
Program: How close can you get? Challenge your short game limits
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run 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.
Set up 10 piles of balls in two lines 3 yards/meters apart. Each line has 5 piles spaced 4 yards/meters apart.
Put the piles between 1 and 10 yards/meters from the green and 5 to 30 yards/meters from the hole.
Pick 3 targets on the green, spaced evenly apart.
Split 36 shots into 3 sets of
Aim first 12 shots at the left target.
Aim next 12 shots at the center target.
Aim last 12 shots at the right target.
Do not move the ball setup, only change the target.
Count how many balls land closest or in the scoring area for the right target, and enter your score out of 36.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 20
Program: How close can you get? Challenge your short game limits
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Set up 10 piles of balls in two lines, each with 5 piles. Lines cross like a plus sign. Piles in a line are 3 yards/meters apart. The lines are 5 to 10 yards/meters apart. Place piles between 1 and 10 yards/meters from the green and 5 to 30 yards/meters from the hole.
On the green, use string or tees to make 4 target areas, each a circle with a 6-foot (2 meter) radius.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots in total. Split shots into 4 groups of
Aim each group at a different target area.
Start from any pile. Hit a shot to try to land in the chosen target area.
After 9 shots at one target area, switch to the next and repeat until all 36 shots are done.
Count one point for each ball that stops in the right target area.
When finished, count successful shots in the correct area and enter your score 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
How close can you get? Challenge your short game limits. Thread the gap and challenge limits. Focus on Precision, Scoring, Distance Control. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.
Day 21
Program: How close can you get? Challenge your short game limits
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls next to the green and stop bump-n-run shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Arrange 40 balls into 10 piles of 4 balls each. Place the piles in two parallel lines, 5 to 10 yards apart, with each pile in a line about 2 yards apart.
On the green, mark two target zones: an inner circle with a 6-foot radius and an outer circle with a 15-foot radius.
Hit 36 shots: 18 to the inner circle, 18 to the outer circle.
Hit shots from any pile, switch between piles and lines.
Count a shot as a success if it stops in the target zone.
After 36 shots, add up 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 22
Program: How close can you get? Challenge your short game limits
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Set up 4 rows of 9 balls each, spaced 1 foot apart. Each row is 3 yards apart.
On the green, use strings or tees to mark 4 circles, each 6 feet wide.
Hit 9 balls at each circle, for a total of 36 shots.
Start at any row. Hit 9 balls at the first circle, then the next 9 at the second, and so on for all circles.
Keep the balls in the same place and aim at the target circle each time.
Count how many balls stop inside each circle after 9 shots.
Add up the number of balls that stopped inside the target circles out of 36, and 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 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 23
Program: How close can you get? Challenge your short game limits
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Set up 9 piles of 4 balls each, spread between 1 and 10 yards from the green and 5 to 30 yards from the hole.
Mark 9 stop zones on the green using tees, string, or small buckets.
Do 36 bump-and-run shots, 4 shots at each of the 9 stop zones.
From any pile, hit 4 shots to the first stop zone.
Do the same for the other stop zones, always 4 shots per zone, using the original ball setup.
Count shots that stop inside the right stop zone.
Add up how many shots were successful, and enter this number out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Day 24
Program: How close can you get? Challenge your short game limits
Hit bump-n-run two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Place two straight lines of 18 golf balls each on flat ground near the green.
Space the lines 5 yards apart and put them 5 to 30 yards from the hole.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots.
In the first line, hit every third ball, skipping the two in between.
At the end of the first line, switch to the second line and do the same. Alternate lines until all 36 shots are hit.
Place three target zones on the green in a line.
For the first 12 shots, aim for the closest target zone.
For the next 12 shots, aim for the middle zone.
For the last 12 shots, aim for the farthest zone.
Count each shot that lands and stops in the correct zone as a success.
After 36 shots, total your number of 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 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Vary your landing spot and see how soft you can land it. Vary landing spot soft and stop close from tight lie. Focus on Distance Control, Precision, Aim. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Flop.
Day 25
Program: Vary your landing spot and see how soft you can land it
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop flop shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Put 40 balls into 8 piles of 5 balls, spaced between 5 and 40 yards from the hole on the grass or slope.
Place 3 flags as targets around the green at different distances, each with a 10-foot circle marked.
Hit 36 flop shots; make 3 groups of 12 shots for the 3 target zones.
First 12 shots go at the first target, next 12 at the second, last 12 at the third.
Hit 2-5 shots from each pile, switching piles each time, keep ball setup the same.
Count any shot that stops inside the 10-foot circle as a success.
After 36 shots, add up how many stopped in the circle and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
Day 26
Program: Vary your landing spot and see how soft you can land it
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop flop shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Make 7 lines of 5 balls each (35 balls total), with balls 1 yard apart. Put the lines on grass 5 to 20 yards from the hole, not on the green.
Put 5 markers on the green, each 6 feet apart.
Match each line of balls to a marker on the green.
Hit all 5 balls in the line as flop shots at the marker. Move to the next line and repeat with the next marker.
Count how many balls land within 10 feet of the marker.
When done, count total balls inside 10 feet, and enter score in the app out of 35 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 27
Program: Vary your landing spot and see how soft you can land it
Up to 5 players compete to stop a flop shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Set up two lines of 5 piles of balls (10 piles total), each pile with 3 or 4 balls. Lines should be 5 to 10 yards/meters apart and piles in each line 4 yards/meters apart.
Place piles between 5 and 40 yards/meters from the hole, on grass around the green, not on the green.
On the green, mark 9 stop zones in a 3x3 grid using buckets, string lines, or tees.
Hit 36 flop shots total, 4 shots for each stop zone.
For each shot, choose any pile and hit to the assigned stop zone. After 4 shots to one zone, move to the next zone.
A successful shot is when the ball stops inside the intended stop zone.
Use the same setup for every shot.
Finish all 36 shots, 4 to each stop zone.
Count how many balls stopped in each zone and add them up. Enter the total number of successful shots out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Day 28
Program: Vary your landing spot and see how soft you can land it
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop flop shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Place 40 balls into 10 piles of 4 balls each. Arrange them in two lines of 5 piles each, lines must cross each other.
Make sure the lines are 7 yards apart. In a line, make sure each pile is 2 yards apart.
Set up 3 flags in a row, 10 feet apart. Each flag is a target for hitting the balls.
Hit 36 balls in total. Hit 12 balls at each target.
Hit the balls by switching between piles in the two lines.
If a ball lands within 10 feet of the target, count it as a success.
Count your successful shots out of 36 and 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 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Vary your landing spot and see how soft you can land it. Vary landing spot soft and stop close from tight lie. Focus on Distance Control, Precision, Aim. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Flop.
Day 29
Program: Vary your landing spot and see how soft you can land it
Up to 5 players hit flop shot 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.
Split 36 balls into two groups of
Make two target zones on the green, each about 5 feet wide: Zone A (left), Zone B (right).
For the first 18 balls, hit from uphill rough and try to land in Zone A.
For the next 18 balls, hit from downhill rough and try to land in Zone B.
All shots should be from the same spot in deep rough, 10 to 15 yards from the green.
Count balls that land and stay in the correct zone.
After 36 shots, enter the number of successes (out of 36) in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 30
Program: Vary your landing spot and see how soft you can land it
Up to 5 players hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Set up 3 target zones on the green, spaced about 4 feet apart in a row.
Place all golf balls together in a pile 10 yards from the green, outside the deep rough.
Hit 36 flop shots from the rough, aiming 12 shots at each zone.
Hit 12 shots to Zone
Hit 12 shots to Zone
Hit 12 shots to Zone
Count each shot that lands and stays in the correct zone as a success.
Add how many successes out of 36, and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 31
Program: Dial in your aim: pitch to a tight pin
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Arrange 36 balls in 2 lines of 18 balls each. Keep the lines 5-10 yards apart. Each ball in a line should be about 1 foot apart.
On the green, use markers to make 3 landing zones in a straight line. Each zone should be about 9 feet apart.
Divide the 36 shots so there are 12 shots for each landing zone.
Hit 6 balls from the first line to the first landing zone, then hit 6 balls from the second line to the same zone.
Do the same for the second and third landing zones. Hit 6 balls from each line to each zone.
Count every ball that stops in the landing zone as a successful shot.
Add up all successful shots 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 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 32
Program: Dial in your aim: pitch to a tight pin
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Put 40 balls into 10 piles of 4 balls each. Make 2 rows with 5 piles in each row.
Place the 2 rows 5 to 10 yards apart. Each pile in a row is 2 yards from the next.
Put the piles on grass, 30 to 60 yards from the hole, anywhere except on the green.
On the green, make 2 circles around the hole: a small circle with a 6-foot radius, and a big circle with a 15-foot radius.
Hit 36 balls. Try to get 18 balls into the small circle and 18 balls into the big circle.
Take turns hitting from different piles, changing lines and piles as wanted. Focus on the correct target zone.
Balls stopping inside the small circle are better. Balls in the big circle are good too.
When all 36 balls are hit, count the balls in both circles and add them for your score. Enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Dial in your aim: pitch to a tight pin. Dial in aim and set sights. Focus on Aim, Precision, Scoring. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Pitch.
Day 33
Program: Dial in your aim: pitch to a tight pin
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Put two lines of 18 balls on the ground, with lines 5-10 yards/meters apart, and balls 1 foot/30 cm apart in each line.
Mark two circles around the hole: an inner circle with a 6 ft/2 m radius, and an outer circle with a 15 ft/5 m radius.
Hit 36 shots, 18 from each line.
Hit 3 shots from the first line, then 3 from the second line, and keep switching every 3 shots until all 36 are done.
Count balls that stop in the inner or outer circle. Balls outside both circles are misses.
Enter the number of balls inside either circle in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Day 34
Program: Dial in your aim: pitch to a tight pin
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.
Set up 3 targets on the green, each about 6 feet apart in a line or curve.
Stand in the deep rough, 30 to 40 yards away, where the ground is sloped above or below your feet.
Hit 36 pitch shots: 18 with the ball above your feet, 18 with the ball below your feet.
Divide each set of 18 shots into 3 groups of 6 shots.
For each group, aim all 6 shots at one target, then switch to the next target.
Start with shots when the ball is above your feet: hit 6 shots at Target 1, 6 at Target 2, 6 at Target
Then hit from where the ball is below your feet: 6 shots at Target 1, 6 at Target 2, 6 at Target
Count each shot that lands and stays near the target as a success.
Enter your number of successful shots in the app out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Day 35
Program: Dial in your aim: pitch to a tight pin
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Divide 36 balls into 9 groups of 4 balls each. Space each group about 1 yard apart, between 30 and 60 yards from the hole.
On the green, mark 9 stop zones using buckets, string, or tees. Space the zones so you can aim at one at a time.
For each group of 4 balls, aim all shots at one assigned stop zone.
After 4 shots to the first zone, move to the next group and aim all shots at the next zone.
Keep going until you have hit 4 shots to each of the 9 stop zones for a total of 36 shots.
Count how many balls finished in the correct stop zone.
Add up your total successes out of 36 attempts and enter the 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 36
Program: Dial in your aim: pitch to a tight pin
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Pick a spot on an uphill slope 30 to 40 yards from the hole.
Put three targets around the hole, about 5 feet apart: left (A), center (B), right (C).
Hit 18 pitch shots from the uphill slope, 6 at each target.
Move to a downhill slope 30 to 40 yards from the hole.
Hit 18 pitch shots from the downhill slope, 6 at each target.
Count every shot that stops within 3 feet of the target as a success.
Add up your total successful shots and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 29 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Dial in your aim: pitch to a tight pin. Dial in aim and set sights. Focus on Aim, Precision, Scoring. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Pitch.
Day 37
Program: Dial in your aim: pitch to a tight pin
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Arrange 36 balls into 9 piles of 4 balls each, 30 to 60 yards from the hole.
On the green, make 3 landing zones spaced 9 feet apart.
Hit 36 pitch shots, aiming for 12 shots in each zone.
Start from any pile, switch piles after every shot, and aim for Zone 1 for the first 12 shots.
After 12 shots in Zone 1, aim for Zone 2 for 12 shots, then Zone 3 for the last 12 shots.
Count each shot that stays inside the target zone.
At the end, add up the number of successful shots and enter the 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 38
Program: Land 3–4 Feet From Pin
Up to 5 players hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Set up 3 target zones on the green, spaced about 4 feet apart in a row.
Place all golf balls together in a pile 10 yards from the green, outside the deep rough.
Hit 36 flop shots from the rough, aiming 12 shots at each zone.
Hit 12 shots to Zone
Hit 12 shots to Zone
Hit 12 shots to Zone
Count each shot that lands and stays in the correct zone as a success.
Add how many successes out of 36, and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 39
Program: Land 3–4 Feet From Pin
Hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Set up 3 landing zones on the green, about 6 feet apart in a line. Name them Zone 1 (close), Zone 2 (middle), Zone 3 (far).
Put 2 piles of 18 balls each, 5–20 yards away from the green, in deep or thick grass.
Hit 36 flop shots from these piles, trying to land the ball in the zones.
Hit 12 shots to Zone
Alternate piles if wanted.
Hit 12 shots to Zone
Hit 12 shots to Zone
Enter how many shots stayed in the right zones, out of 36 attempts, in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Day 40
Program: Land 3–4 Feet From Pin
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop flop shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Place 40 balls into 10 piles of 4 balls each, with the piles in two lines of 5 piles. Lines are about 7 yards apart, and piles are about 2 yards apart within each line.
Mark 9 stop zones as a 3-by-3 grid using tees, string, or markers. Zones are about 3 feet apart.
Hit 36 balls in total, aiming to land 4 balls in each of the 9 stop zones.
Hit 4 balls at the first stop zone from any pile, then move to the next zone and hit 4 balls there. Repeat until all 9 zones are done.
Each time a ball stops in the correct zone, count a point.
After 36 shots, add up how many balls landed in the correct zones 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 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Land 3–4 Feet From Pin. Flop over hazards and land 3-4 feet away. Focus on Distance Control, Scoring, Alignment. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Flop.
Day 41
Program: Land 3–4 Feet From Pin
Up to 5 players compete to stop a flop shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Divide 36 balls into 9 piles with 4 balls each. Put each pile in the chipping area, not on the green, between 5 and 20 yards from the hole.
Mark 9 stop zones on the green using tees, string, or buckets, spaced across the green.
Hit 4 flop shots at each stop zone, trying to stop each ball in the zone.
Start at any pile and pick a stop zone. Hit 4 balls from the pile to that zone.
Move to the next pile and new stop zone. Keep going until all 9 zones have 4 shots each (36 shots total).
Count each ball that stops inside the right stop zone.
Enter the number of successful shots 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 42
Program: Land 3–4 Feet From Pin
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop flop shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Put 40 balls into 8 piles of 5 balls, spaced between 5 and 40 yards from the hole on the grass or slope.
Place 3 flags as targets around the green at different distances, each with a 10-foot circle marked.
Hit 36 flop shots; make 3 groups of 12 shots for the 3 target zones.
First 12 shots go at the first target, next 12 at the second, last 12 at the third.
Hit 2-5 shots from each pile, switching piles each time, keep ball setup the same.
Count any shot that stops inside the 10-foot circle as a success.
After 36 shots, add up how many stopped in the circle and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
Day 43
Program: Land 3–4 Feet From Pin
Up to 5 players hit flop shot 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.
Set up 2 target zones on the green: one uphill, one downhill, about 10 feet apart.
Put 18 balls in the uphill rough, and 18 in the downhill rough.
Hit 18 flop shots from the uphill rough and try to land each ball in the uphill target zone.
Hit 18 flop shots from the downhill rough and try to land each ball in the downhill target zone.
If the ball lands and stays in the target zone, it counts as a success.
Always keep the way you set up each ball the same; only the target zone changes.
After all 36 shots, count how many were successful out of 36 and enter your score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Day 44
Program: Land 3–4 Feet From Pin
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop flop shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Scatter 40 balls in 8 lines, with 5 balls in each line, spaced about 1 yard or meter apart between 5 and 40 yards or meters from the hole.
Divide a 10-foot or 3-meter circle around the hole into 4 equal parts using string or tees.
Hit a total of 36 flop shots.
Assign 9 shots to each of the 4 parts.
Pick 5 balls from the scattered lines and try to land and stop the ball in the assigned part, then move to a different line and part.
Always hit each shot from where the ball was placed, aiming at the assigned part.
Count a shot as successful if the ball stops inside the intended part.
Do all 36 shots (9 in each part) and then count all successful shots and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Land 3–4 Feet From Pin. Flop over hazards and land 3-4 feet away. Focus on Distance Control, Scoring, Alignment. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Flop.
Day 45
Program: Land 3–4 Feet From Pin
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop flop shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Put 36 balls in two crossing lines with 18 balls in each line. Balls are 1 foot apart.
Make 9 stop zones on the green using tees, strings, or markers. Keep them spaced out and easy to see.
Hit 4 flop shots to each stop zone. This makes 36 shots total (4 shots for each of the 9 zones).
From the first line of balls, hit 4 shots, one to each of the first 4 stop zones.
From the second line, hit 4 shots, one to each of the next 4 stop zones.
Use the rest of the balls to hit 4 shots to the 9th stop zone, then enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
Count a shot a success only if the ball stops inside the right stop zone.
Add 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 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 46
Program: Land 3–4 Feet From Pin
Up to 5 players compete to stop a flop shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Set up 10 piles of balls in two lines that cross each other, 5 piles in each line. The piles are 3 yards/meters apart. The two lines are 5 to 10 yards/meters apart.
Put the piles 5 to 40 yards/meters away from the hole, not on the green.
Mark 9 target zones on the green using tees, string, or small buckets. Make them easy to see.
Hit 36 flop shots total, 9 to each target zone.
Pick a pile and hit 9 flop shots to target zone
Then hit 9 shots to target zone 2, using any pile.
Do the same for zones 3 through 9, hitting 9 shots at each for 36 total tries. Enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Day 47
Program: Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Work only on takeaway using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or marker suitable for wedge shots (use any wedge).
Hit 36 wedge shots, all aimed at the same target.
Focus on takeaway throughout all shots, using at most two takeaway thoughts or tasks.
Count each ball that lands close to the target as a success.
Enter your 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 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 48
Program: Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Set up 3 targets for wedge shots: one at 30 yards, one at 45 yards, and one at 60 yards.
Hit 12 shots to each target, for a total of 36 shots.
Start by hitting 12 shots to the short target using any wedge.
Hit 12 shots to the medium target.
Hit 12 shots to the long target and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
Keep stance and ball position the same for every shot; only change your aim for each target.
Count a shot as a success if the ball stops within 5 feet of the target.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards. Control distance inside 100 and stop missed shots. Focus on Precision, Mechanics, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW).
Day 49
Program: Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Work only on impact and follow through using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one target on the range suitable for wedge shots (LW, SW, GW, and/or PW).
Set up the ball the same way for all shots.
Hit 36 shots total, focusing solely on solid contact and follow through.
Work on at most two impact and follow through thoughts or tasks to produce consistent ball flight.
Switch between wedges throughout the exercise.
Count every shot that lands close to the target (within a clubface length) as a success.
Add up total successes and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 33 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 50
Program: Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Simulate X number of GIR (Green in Regulations) using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of greens hit.
Choose a flag or marker for the center of the green.
Use cones or markers to make a small green area, equal to 5% of the distance to the flag. This is the target zone.
Divide the green into 3 zones from left to right using markers: left, center, and right.
Hit 36 wedge shots: 12 at the left zone, 12 at the center, 12 at the right.
Use any wedge between LW and PW. Keep ball placement the same each time.
After each shot, check if the ball landed and stopped in the correct zone. Count if it did.
Finish all 36 shots, switching zones each time.
Add up the number of good shots in the zones 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 51
Program: Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Work only on downswing using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or target suitable for wedges (LW, SW, GW, or PW).
Hit 36 wedge shots aiming at the same single target.
Use any wedges; keep the ball setup the same, and focus on your downswing.
Count each shot that lands on or near the target as a success.
Record how many shots were successful out of 36 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: Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Produce straight shots using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or target on the range suitable for wedge shots (LW, SW, GW, or PW). Use the same target for all 36 shots.
Use any wedge, switching clubs throughout the exercise.
Set up the ball the same way for every shot and focus on hitting a straight shot towards the target.
Hit 36 wedge shots, aiming all shots at the single chosen target.
Count a shot as successful if it lands and stops near the target.
After 36 shots, add your total successful shots 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 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Control the spin: height and roll as needed. Control long iron spin and draw or fade long irons. Focus on Trajectory, Precision, Mechanics. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Long irons (4,3,2).
Day 53
Program: Control the spin: height and roll as needed
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Pick one flag or target for long irons (4, 3, or 2 iron).
Mark three landing zones about 10 yards/meters apart around the flag using cones, buckets, or markers.
Hit 36 shots, split into three groups of 12 shots.
For the first 12 shots, aim for Landing Zone
For the next 12 shots, aim for Landing Zone
For the last 12 shots, aim for Landing Zone
Switch between 4, 3, and 2 irons if wanted, but set up the ball the same way each time.
Count shots that land and stop in the right landing zone as a success.
When finished, add up the successful shots and enter your 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 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Day 54
Program: Control the spin: height and roll as needed
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 55
Program: Control the spin: height and roll as needed
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 56
Program: Control the spin: height and roll as needed
Work only on downswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a clear target or flag on the driving range suitable for long irons (4, 3, or 2 iron).
Hit 36 shots total, all aimed at the same target.
Use only long irons (4, 3, or 2 iron) and switch clubs between shots.
Focus on your downswing, working on at most two downswing thoughts or tasks to produce the desired ball flight.
Count how many shots hit the target area and enter your 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 |
4 days scheduled
Control the spin: height and roll as needed. Control long iron spin and draw or fade long irons. Focus on Trajectory, Precision, Mechanics. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Long irons (4,3,2).
Day 57
Program: Control the spin: height and roll as needed
Complete the Ladder Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Set up one flag target.
Place three landing zones in a line, each 8 yards/meters apart, going toward the flag.
Hit 36 long iron shots in 3 sets of
In each set, aim for the first, then second, then third landing zone in order.
The ball must stop within 8 yards/meters of the flag.
Use long irons only (4, 3, or 2). Switch clubs during the drill if wanted.
Count each shot that lands in the right zone and stops within 8 yards/meters of the flag as a success.
After 36 shots, enter the number of successful shots 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 58
Program: Control the spin: height and roll as needed
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one flag or target at a long iron distance.
Hit 36 shots, grouped in 4 sets of 9 shots.
Set 1: Hit 5 draws and 4 fades to the target.
Set 2: Hit 5 high shots and 4 low shots to the target.
Set 3: Hit 5 pull/fade shots and 4 push/draw shots to the target.
Set 4: Hit any mix of the shot types above to the target.
Use any long irons (4, 3, or 2 iron) you want for each shot.
Try to make the ball fly in the shape or height you want, toward the flag.
Count only shots that land near the target and have the right shape as a success.
Add up the number of successful shots and enter your score out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 59
Program: Control the spin: height and roll as needed
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 |
Day 60
Program: Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Pick one target to aim for with your driver.
Make three zones around the target, each zone 25 feet apart, using cones or markers.
Hit 36 drives in total, split into 3 groups of 12 shots.
For the first 12 shots, aim for the first zone.
For the next 12 shots, aim for the second zone.
For the last 12 shots, aim for the third zone and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
Use any spot to hit from, but keep your ball setup the same.
Count each shot that lands and stays in the correct zone as a success.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
2 days scheduled
Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards. Achieve distance consistency and improve driver accuracy. Focus on Scoring, Dispersion, Precision. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Driver.
Day 61
Program: Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or target to aim for with your driver.
Put three markers on the ground to make landing zones. Put each zone 15 yards/meters apart in a line.
Hit 36 driver shots, divided into three sets of 12 shots.
Try to get all 12 shots in the same zone for each set. First set, aim for zone
Second set, zone
Third set, zone
Hit the balls one at a time, keep each ball inside the current zone.
Finish when 12 balls have landed in each zone (zone 1, then zone 2, then zone 3).
Count every shot that finishes inside the right zone as a success.
At the end, add up 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 62
Program: Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or marker at a good distance for your driver.
Use the same ball setup and stance every time.
Hit 18 shots using a left-to-right ball flight to the flag.
Hit 18 shots using a right-to-left ball flight to the flag.
Count each ball that lands close to the target as a success.
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 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |