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Course Flagship Program

12 Week Flagship Program for Pitch & Putt

We studied the course and made a flagship practice program specifically for Pitch & Putt. 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

12

Days

45

Modules

9

Frequency

4 days/week

Week 13 days

Putting·9 ft (3m) only

Pace Putts To Hole

Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.5

Weeks 1–24 days

Putting·6 ft (2m) only

Sink Every Mid Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Module HCP 1.8

Weeks 2–47 days

Short Game·Pitch

Keep Par Safe

Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 34.9

Weeks 4–55 days

Short Game·Pitch

Pitch 20–35 Yds From Fairway Or Rough

Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.5

Week 63 days

Short Game·Mixed

Save par with a clutch mixed shot—pressure drill

Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.0

Weeks 6–74 days

Short Game·Flop

How close can you get from a tough lie? Precision test

Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 14.6

Weeks 7–97 days

Driving Range·Mid irons (7,6,5)

Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–105 days

Driving Range·Long irons (4,3,2)

Center of the green: reduce spread on irons

Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.7

Weeks 10–126 days

Driving Range·Mid irons (7,6,5)

Feel the distance: control mid iron rollout

Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 11.9

Flagship curriculum

How the 12-week plan unfolds

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.

Week 13 daysDay 13

Pace Putts To Hole

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 9 ft (3m) only.

PuttingDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5

Module skill breakdown

Aim
38%
Alignment
23%
Stroke
22%
Weeks 1–24 daysDay 47

Sink Every Mid Putt

Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on distance: 6 ft (2m) only.

PuttingDifficulty · ExpertModule HCP 1.8

Module skill breakdown

Precision
34%
Scoring
33%
Aim
20%
Weeks 2–47 daysDay 815

Keep Par Safe

Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: pitch.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 34.9

Module skill breakdown

Aim
26%
Alignment
21%
Scoring
20%
Weeks 4–55 daysDay 1620

Pitch 20–35 Yds From Fairway Or Rough

Save par on approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: pitch.

Short GameDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control
36%
Precision
16%
Accuracy
13%
Week 63 daysDay 2123

Save par with a clutch mixed shot—pressure drill

Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: mixed.

Short GameDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.0

Module skill breakdown

Scoring
44%
Distance Control
31%
Visualization
25%
Weeks 6–74 daysDay 2427

How close can you get from a tough lie? Precision test

Pinpoint flops, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: flop.

Short GameDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 14.6

Module skill breakdown

Precision
28%
Distance Control
25%
Dispersion
11%
Weeks 7–97 daysDay 2834

Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons

Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: mid irons (7,6,5).

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Precision
28%
Mechanics
26%
Trajectory
20%
Weeks 9–105 daysDay 3539

Center of the green: reduce spread on irons

Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: long irons (4,3,2).

Driving RangeDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.7

Module skill breakdown

Dispersion
33%
Precision
17%
Scoring
16%
Weeks 10–126 daysDay 4045

Feel the distance: control mid iron rollout

Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: mid irons (7,6,5).

Driving RangeDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 11.9

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control
38%
Scoring
21%
Trajectory
16%

Program snapshot

Avg HCP focus

17.5

Intermediate

Skill pillars

Aim · Alignment · Stroke · Visualization · Scoring · Precision

Host course

Pitch & Putt

Weekly Plan

Flagship breakdown by week and day

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.

Week 1 – Module

4 days scheduled

Pace Putts To Hole. Practice uphill and downhill putts and focus on ball roll and finish position. Focus on Aim, Alignment, Stroke. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 9 ft (3m) only.

D1

Day 1

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20

Program: Pace Putts To Hole

Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.

Putting18 min
Diagram for Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
1

Hit 30 putts from 9 ft over a chalk line.

2

Draw a straight line to show start line.

3

Enter number of putts holed out of 30 attempts in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions30
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score23181513119753
D2

Day 2

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 10/20

Program: Pace Putts To Hole

Make 10 out of 20 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.

Putting18 min
Diagram for Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 10/20
1

Hit 30 putts from 9 ft (3 m) through the ball gate using the plane board.

2

Enter the number of putts made out of 30.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions30
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score241916141210864
D3

Day 3

Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20

Program: Pace Putts To Hole

Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.

Putting18 min
Diagram for Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
1

Hit 30 putts from 9 feet under a hanging string.

2

Enter score in the app, out of 30 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions30
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score241916141210863
D4

Day 4

Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8

Program: Sink Every Mid Putt

Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.

Putting24 min
Diagram for Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8
1

Place eight tees around the hole at 6 ft or 2 m.

2

After each putt is made, move to the next tee in front.

3

Hit 40 putts.

4

Enter the total number of putts made in the app, out of 40 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions40
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score353128262422191612

Week 2 – Module

4 days scheduled

Sink Every Mid Putt. Read breaks and aim precisely and finish putts in one motion. Focus on Precision, Scoring, Aim. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 6 ft (2m) only.

D1

Day 5

One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row

Program: Sink Every Mid Putt

Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.

Putting15 min
Diagram for One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row
1

Hit 25 putts from 6 ft through the ball gate.

2

Count how many putts went through the gate without touching the tees. Enter the score in the app, out of 25 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions25
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score242219171412964
D2

Day 6

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25

Program: Sink Every Mid Putt

Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.

Putting18 min
Diagram for Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
1

Hit 30 putts from 6 ft using an alignment mirror.

2

Enter score in the app, out of 30 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions30
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score2723211917151296
D3

Day 7

Single Tee, 15/25

Program: Sink Every Mid Putt

Make 15 out of 25 putts

Putting18 min
Diagram for Single Tee, 15/25
1

Hit 30 putts from 6 ft (2 m).

2

Enter score in the app, out of 30 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions30
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score2925222018151296
D4

Day 8

Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet

Program: Keep Par Safe

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.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
1

Pick a place on the fairway where the ball is above your feet and about 30 to 40 yards from the hole.

2

Put 18 balls in a pile on your side at this spot.

3

Pick a target on the green and keep it the same for the first 6 shots.

4

Hit 6 pitch shots trying to get close to the target from the above-feet slope.

5

Change the target after every 6 shots. Do this 3 times for a total of 18 shots from this spot.

6

Move to a place where the ball is below your feet, again 30 to 40 yards from the hole.

7

Put 18 more balls in a pile at this new spot.

8

Do exactly the same as before: 6 shots per target, 3 targets, 18 shots total.

9

Count a shot as a success if the ball stops very close to the target.

0

After 36 shots, add up the number of successful shots and enter the score in the app out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218131074

Week 3 – Module

4 days scheduled

Keep Par Safe. Land close to pin and keep par safe. Focus on Aim, Alignment, Scoring. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Pitch.

D1

Day 9

Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets

Program: Keep Par Safe

Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
1

Arrange 10 piles of balls in two lines that cross each other at a right angle. Each line has 5 piles, spaced about 3 meters apart.

2

Place the piles on grass, 30 to 60 meters from the hole.

3

Set 5 different targets around the green, spaced apart.

4

Make 36 pitch shots, in 6 rounds of 6 shots each.

5

For each round, pick one pile and one target. Hit 6 shots from that pile to that target.

6

After 6 shots, move to a different pile and a different target for the next round. Keep going until all 36 shots are done and each target has 6 shots.

7

Count each shot that lands closest to the target as a success.

8

Add up the number of successful shots from all 36 shots and enter this score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302825211713963
D2

Day 10

Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Program: Keep Par Safe

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
1

Make 8 lines with 5 balls in each line, spread out the lines on grass about 30 to 60 meters from the hole.

2

Put 6 flags around the green, each at least 3 meters apart.

3

Use 36 balls, split into 6 groups of 6 balls.

4

For each group, pick one flag and hit all 6 balls to land near that flag.

5

Move to the next flag and hit the next group, until using all 6 flags.

6

Count each ball that stops within 3 meters of the flag.

7

Add up total successful shots out of 36 and enter score in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074
D3

Day 11

Pitch | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets

Program: Keep Par Safe

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Pitch | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
1

Make 10 piles of balls in two lines, 5 piles in each line. Each pile has 4 balls.

2

The lines should be 7 yards apart. Each pile in a line is 3 yards apart from the next.

3

Put 3 flags on the green, at different spots, 20 to 40 yards away.

4

Hit 36 pitch shots in total, 12 shots at each flag.

5

Pick any pile to start. Hit shots from any pile to the first flag until you finish 12 shots.

6

Do the same thing for the second flag and then the third flag, 12 shots at each.

7

Count how many balls end within 10 feet (3 meters) from the flag.

8

After all 36 shots, add up the number of shots that were successful and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score312926221713963
D4

Day 12

Pitch | Rough | Uphill/Downhill

Program: Keep Par Safe

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.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Pitch | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
1

Find two places in the rough: one uphill, one downhill, both 30 to 40 yards from the hole.

2

Put three markers at the edge of the green, each about 6 feet apart, to make three target zones (left, center, right).

3

Hit 36 pitch shots: 18 from uphill, 18 from downhill.

4

Split shots into six sets of

6

For each set, aim two shots at each target zone before moving to the next.

5

Keep ball setup the same. Only change aim for the next target zone.

6

After each shot, count it as a success if the ball stops in the correct target zone on the green.

7

After all 36 shots, count how many were successful and enter score in the app (out of 36 attempts).

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262218141074

Week 4 – Module

4 days scheduled

Keep Par Safe. Land close to pin and keep par safe. Focus on Aim, Alignment, Scoring. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Pitch.

D1

Day 13

Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill

Program: Keep Par Safe

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.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
1

Find a place on the uphill slope, 30 to 40 yards from the hole, to hit all shots.

2

Put a target (like a pin or club) at the hole or a visible spot on the green.

3

Split 36 shots into 2 groups of

4

Hit 18 balls from the uphill slope, trying to stop them close to the target.

5

Move to a similar place on the downhill slope at the same distance.

6

Hit 18 balls from the downhill slope at the same target.

7

Count how many balls stop in the chosen scoring area around the target (example: within 3 feet).

8

Add up successful shots out of 36 attempts and enter the score in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262218141063
D2

Day 14

Pitch | Rough | Flat

Program: Keep Par Safe

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Pitch | Rough | Flat
1

Set up 3 targets on the green, 6 feet apart in a straight line. These are Target A (closest), Target B (middle), and Target C (farthest).

2

From rough ground 30 to 60 yards away, place the ball and get ready to pitch at the targets.

3

Hit 36 pitch shots in total, split into 3 groups of 12 shots.

4

Aim the first 12 shots at Target A, trying to land and stop the ball inside that area.

5

Aim the next 12 shots at Target B, trying to land and stop the ball inside that area.

6

Aim the last 12 shots at Target C, trying to land and stop the ball inside that area.

7

Keep everything else the same each time, only change which target you aim at.

8

Count a shot as a success if the ball lands and stops inside the correct target area.

9

Enter the number of successful shots in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302825211612963
D3

Day 15

Pitch| Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets

Program: Keep Par Safe

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Pitch| Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
1

Put 36 balls into 6 piles with 6 balls in each pile between 30 and 60 yards from the hole.

2

Place 3 flags on the green far apart and label them A, B, and C.

3

Hit 36 pitch shots, in 3 sets of 12 shots.

4

Hit 12 balls so they stop within 10 feet of flag A.

5

Hit 12 balls so they stop within 10 feet of flag B. Use any pile.

6

Hit 12 balls so they stop within 10 feet of flag C.

7

Hit from any pile and change piles or targets as needed.

8

Count each shot that stops within 10 feet of the target as a success.

9

Count the total successful shots and enter the score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302825201612963
D4

Day 16

Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Program: Pitch 20–35 Yds From Fairway Or Rough

Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
1

Set up 4 lines of balls, 5 yards apart. Each line has 9 balls, 1 foot apart.

2

Place the lines 30 to 60 yards from the hole, not on the green.

3

Put 3 target flags on the green, spaced evenly.

4

Make 3 groups of 12 shots from the 36 balls.

5

First 12 shots: aim for the left flag.

6

Next 12 shots: aim for the middle flag.

7

Last 12 shots: aim for the right flag.

8

Always use the same ball setup; only change which flag you aim for.

9

Count a point when the ball stops closest to the flag you aimed for.

0

Add up the successful shots out of 36 and enter your score in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074

Week 5 – Module

4 days scheduled

Pitch 20–35 Yds From Fairway Or Rough. Save par on approaches and land 3-4 feet away. Focus on Distance Control, Precision, Accuracy. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Pitch.

D1

Day 17

Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants

Program: Pitch 20–35 Yds From Fairway Or Rough

Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants
1

Set up 10 piles of balls in two lines. Each line has 5 piles, and the piles are 3 yards apart. Piles are between 30 and 60 yards from the hole.

2

On the green, mark 4 circular target zones. Each is 9 feet in radius.

3

Make 36 pitch shots. For each target zone, make 9 shots.

4

For each shot, aim to land and stop the ball in the correct target zone.

5

After 9 shots in one zone, switch zones and repeat until all 4 are done.

6

Count each shot that stops in the right zone as a success.

7

Total successful shots out of 36 attempts and enter score in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141064
D2

Day 18

Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet

Program: Pitch 20–35 Yds From Fairway Or Rough

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.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
1

Get 36 golf balls. Divide into 3 groups of 12 balls.

2

Set up 3 target zones on the green. Make them easy to see and about the same size.

3

Go to the rough, 20-40 yards from the hole. Hit 12 balls at the first target zone.

4

Hit 12 balls at the second target zone from the same spot, same ball setup.

5

Hit 12 balls at the third target zone the same way.

6

Keep ball setup on the slope the same for all shots.

7

Count a shot as a success if it lands and stops in the target zone.

8

Add up successful shots and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score282624211713963
D3

Day 19

Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

Program: Pitch 20–35 Yds From Fairway Or Rough

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
1

Set out 40 balls in 8 lines of 5 balls each on the grass, with each ball 1 yard/meter apart. Place the lines anywhere from 30 to 60 yards/meters from the hole.

2

Mark two circles on the green around the hole: one with a 6-foot (2-meter) radius and another with a 15-foot (5-meter) radius.

3

Hit 36 pitch shots, divided into 3 groups of 12 shots.

4

In each group, hit 6 balls aiming for the smaller circle and 6 balls aiming for the larger circle.

5

Pick any ball to hit, but finish the required shots to each target zone in each group before moving on.

6

Score 1 point for each ball inside the small circle, 0.5 points for each ball in the bigger circle but outside the small one, and 0 for any ball outside both circles.

7

Add the points from all 36 shots and enter your score, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score282623191512853
D4

Day 20

Pitch | Scattered Piles | Quadrants

Program: Pitch 20–35 Yds From Fairway Or Rough

Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Pitch | Scattered Piles | Quadrants
1

Make 4 piles of 9 balls each, with piles placed randomly 30–60 yards from the hole.

2

Mark 4 quadrants on the green around the hole using string or tees, each about 9 feet wide.

3

Hit 36 pitch shots, 9 to each quadrant.

4

From any pile, hit 9 balls trying to stop them in the first quadrant.

5

Move to a new pile and hit 9 balls to the second quadrant. Repeat for all quadrants.

6

Count balls that stop inside the target quadrant.

7

Count total balls in the correct quadrant and enter the number out of 36 attempts in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302825201612853

Week 6 – Module

4 days scheduled

Save par with a clutch mixed shot—pressure drill. Turn into birdies and up-and-down contest. Focus on Scoring, Distance Control, Visualization. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Mixed.

D1

Day 21

DIY Course Easy

Program: Save par with a clutch mixed shot—pressure drill

Make a DIY 9 hole easy-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for DIY Course  Easy
1

Place 9 balls in different spots around the chipping green like light rough, sand, or short grass 20 to 40 yards from the hole.

2

Treat each ball as a PAR 2 hole. Hit one wedge shot to the green, then try to putt the ball into the hole.

3

Finish each ball before starting the next one.

4

Repeat this process 4 times for a total of 36 shots.

5

Count how many strokes it takes for each hole.

6

Count how many holes you finish in 2 strokes or fewer. After finishing, enter your total successful holes out of 36.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score2624221916131074
D2

Day 22

DIY Course Hard

Program: Save par with a clutch mixed shot—pressure drill

Up to 5 players play hard-difficulty 9 hole ‘PAR 2’ DIY course. Best final score wins.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for DIY Course  Hard
1

Make 9 hard spots around the chipping area, like sand, slopes, or thick grass.

2

Put 4 balls at each spot for a total of 36 shots.

3

Treat each ball as its own hole with par 2 scoring.

4

Hit the ball onto the green with a wedge, then finish with a putter.

5

Finish all 4 balls at one spot before going to the next.

6

Do all 9 holes a second time to try for a lower score.

7

Count strokes for each ball and keep a total score out of

8

Passing means making par (2 or better) on enough holes for your handicap group.

9

At the end, count number of pars or better out of 36 tries and enter score in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129272318141074
D3

Day 23

DIY Course Medium

Program: Save par with a clutch mixed shot—pressure drill

Make a DIY 9 hole medium-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for DIY Course  Medium
1

Place 9 balls in tricky spots around the short game area, like sand, sloped rough, and deep rough, 20-40 yards from the green.

2

Each ball is a mini hole with par 2 shots (chip plus putt).

3

For each ball, chip onto the green and then putt until it goes in, counting strokes (max 2).

4

Move to the next ball and do the same until all 9 balls are played.

5

Play the 9 balls again two more times from different spots for a total of 36 attempts.

6

After 36 tries, add up all the strokes.

7

Compare your total strokes to the par (72) to see how you did. Lower scores are better.

8

Enter the number of holes finished in 2 shots out of 36 tries in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score161718212427303335
D4

Day 24

Flop | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Program: How close can you get from a tough lie? Precision test

Up to 5 players compete to stop a flop 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.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Flop | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
1

Make 4 straight lines of 9 balls each on the grass. Keep each line 5 yards or meters apart.

2

Put the balls in each line about 1 foot apart.

3

Pick 3 targets (like flags or markers) in different spots around the green.

4

Hit 36 shots, in 3 groups of 12 shots.

5

Hit all balls in the first group to Target 1, then switch to Target 2 for the next group, and Target 3 for the last group.

6

Hit each ball trying to stop it close to the target for that group.

7

Count every ball that stops within 3 feet of the target as a success.

8

Add up the number of successful shots, out of 36 attempts, and enter score in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Week 7 – Module

4 days scheduled

How close can you get from a tough lie? Precision test. Precision from tough lie and thread the gap. Focus on Precision, Distance Control, Dispersion. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Flop.

D1

Day 25

Flop | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Program: How close can you get from a tough lie? Precision test

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.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Flop | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
1

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.

2

Mark 9 stop zones on the green using tees, string, or buckets, spaced across the green.

3

Hit 4 flop shots at each stop zone, trying to stop each ball in the zone.

4

Start at any pile and pick a stop zone. Hit 4 balls from the pile to that zone.

5

Move to the next pile and new stop zone. Keep going until all 9 zones have 4 shots each (36 shots total).

6

Count each ball that stops inside the right stop zone.

7

Enter the number of successful shots in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302826221713963
D2

Day 26

Flop | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants

Program: How close can you get from a tough lie? Precision test

Up to 5 players compete to stop a flop shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Flop | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants
1

Arrange 10 piles of balls in two lines that cross each other. Each line has 5 piles, placed 3 yards apart. The lines are 6 yards apart.

2

Put all piles between 5 and 40 yards from the hole. Keep all piles on the same type of grass.

3

On the green, mark 4 equal quadrants. Each quadrant is a circle with a 3-meter radius around the hole.

4

Hit 36 flop shots: 9 shots to each quadrant.

5

Start at one pile. Hit 9 shots at Quadrant 1, move to another pile and hit 9 shots at Quadrant 2, then 9 shots at Quadrant 3, then 9 shots at Quadrant

6

A shot that stops inside the target quadrant counts as a success.

7

Count all successes for each quadrant and add them up.

8

After all 36 shots, write down your total number of successful shots in the app, out of 36.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262218141063
D3

Day 27

Flop | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Program: How close can you get from a tough lie? Precision test

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land flop shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Flop | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
1

Set up 36 balls in 9 piles of 4 balls each, in two lines, 5–20 yards from the hole.

2

Put markers on the green to make 3 landing zones, each zone 6 feet apart in a line.

3

Hit 36 flop shots total, 12 to each landing zone.

4

Hit from any pile at the first zone for 12 shots, then move to the next zone for the next 12, then the third zone for the last 12 shots.

5

Switch piles after each shot, but keep the set up and distances the same.

6

Count shots that land and stay in the correct zone.

7

Enter the number of successful shots in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302825211713963
D4

Day 28

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Impact and Follow Through

Program: Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons

Work only on 'impact and follow through' using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | Impact and Follow Through
1

Pick a flag on the range about 120 to 150 yards away for mid irons (7, 6, or 5 iron).

2

Hit 36 shots total using only mid irons, focusing solely on impact and follow through.

3

Use one consistent target (the chosen flag) for all shots.

4

Work on at most two impact and follow through thoughts or tasks to produce your desired ball flight.

5

Count each shot that lands and stays near the target as a success.

6

Add the total successful shots out of 36 attempts and enter score in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141064

Week 8 – Module

4 days scheduled

Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons. Control distance 150-180 and stop missing greens. Focus on Precision, Mechanics, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Mid irons (7,6,5).

D1

Day 29

All irons (9 to 2) | Progressive Targets Challenge

Program: Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons

Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for All irons (9 to 2) | Progressive Targets Challenge
1

Pick 3 flags at the range for your 9, 7, and 5 irons: close, medium, far.

2

Hit 36 shots total: 12 at each flag.

3

Hit 12 shots at the close flag.

4

Hit 12 shots at the medium flag, change irons if wanted.

5

Hit 12 shots at the far flag, change irons if wanted.

6

Count shots that land within a club-length of each flag.

7

Add up successful shots out of 36 and enter score in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262218141063
D2

Day 30

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Downswing

Program: Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons

Work only on downswing using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | Downswing
1

Pick a flag or target suitable for hitting mid irons (7, 6, or 5 iron).

2

Hit 36 balls in total, in 3 sets of 12 balls each using mid irons only.

3

Focus solely on your downswing throughout the drill. Work on at most two downswing thoughts or tasks to produce your desired ball flight.

4

Switch between different mid irons throughout the exercise.

5

Set up the same way for every shot, aiming all shots at the single target.

6

Count only the shots that land and stay in the target area.

7

Add up your successful shots out of 36 and enter your score in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141174
D3

Day 31

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Low/Mid/High Shot

Program: Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons

Produce low/mid/high shots using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | Low/Mid/High Shot
1

Pick one flag at medium distance suitable for mid irons (7, 6, 5). Use the same ball setup for all shots.

2

Hit 36 shots total—12 low shots, 12 mid shots, and 12 high shots—all aimed at the same target.

3

Focus on producing distinct low, mid, and high shots throughout the exercise, switching between mid irons.

4

Count a success if the ball lands close to the target with the intended trajectory.

5

After all 36 shots, count how many were successful out of 36 and enter your score in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285
D4

Day 32

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Backswing

Program: Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons

Work only on backswing using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | Backswing
1

Pick a flag or target at a medium distance suitable for hitting mid irons (7, 6, or 5).

2

Use one mid iron and hit 36 shots aiming at the same target.

3

For each shot, focus only on your backswing, working with 1 or 2 simple backswing thoughts.

4

Set up the ball the same way each time and maintain your backswing focus.

5

Hit all 36 shots and count how many have straight, good ball flight that matches your backswing.

6

After all shots, count how many were good out of 36 and enter the number in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Week 9 – Module

4 days scheduled

Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons. Control distance 150-180 and stop missing greens. Focus on Precision, Mechanics, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Mid irons (7,6,5).

D1

Day 33

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Straight Shot

Program: Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons

Produce straight shots using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | Straight Shot
1

Pick a target on the range suitable for mid irons (7, 6, or 5 iron). Use this target for all shots.

2

Hit 36 shots, switching clubs freely among the 7-iron, 6-iron, and 5-iron throughout.

3

Focus on hitting a straight shot directly at the target with each ball.

4

Take breaks as needed to maintain focus and consistency.

5

Count each shot that lands close to or on the target line as a hit.

6

After all 36 shots, enter the number of hits in the app, out of 36.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262218141063
D2

Day 34

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Takeaway

Program: Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons

Work only on takeaway using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | Takeaway
1

Set up one target area 130-160 yards away suitable for 7, 6, or 5 iron.

2

Hit 36 balls in total using only 7, 6, or 5 iron, focusing solely on the takeaway.

3

Work on at most two takeaway thoughts or tasks to produce the desired ball flight.

4

Switch between 7, 6, and 5 irons throughout the exercise.

5

Mark a success if the ball lands in or near the target zone (within 3 yards).

6

Count how many successful shots out of 36 and enter the score in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3331282419151174
D3

Day 35

Long irons (4,3,2) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

Program: Center of the green: reduce spread on irons

Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
1

Pick one target suitable for long irons (4, 3, 2).

2

Hit 36 shots using your long irons (4, 3, and 2 irons).

3

Hit 18 shots curving left-to-right and 18 shots curving right-to-left, all towards the same target.

4

Keep the same stance and setup for every shot.

5

Try to make the ball land close to the target.

6

Count each shot that lands and stays near the target as a success.

7

Add up your total successful shots and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129272318141074
D4

Day 36

Long irons (4,3,2) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets

Program: Center of the green: reduce spread on irons

Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | L-R and R-L  9 Targets
1

Set up 9 targets around the flag with cones or buckets. Space each target at 5% of the distance to the flag.

2

For each target, hit 4 shots: 2 curve left-to-right, 2 curve right-to-left, using your long irons (4, 3, or 2).

3

Do all shots the same way every time.

4

Only shots landing between the cones count as successes.

5

After 36 shots, count how many landed between cones and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Week 10 – Module

4 days scheduled

Center of the green: reduce spread on irons. Eliminate wild misses and center green hits. Focus on Dispersion, Precision, Scoring. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Long irons (4,3,2).

D1

Day 37

Long irons (4,3,2) | Quadrants

Program: Center of the green: reduce spread on irons

Hit 12 balls to each quadrant using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Quadrants
1

Pick a target to aim at using your long irons (4, 3, or 2).

2

Mark four sections around the target using cones, buckets, or imaginary lines. The sections should be about 5% of the total distance from where you hit.

3

Hit 36 shots: 9 to each section.

4

Use only your long irons (4, 3, or 2). Switch clubs if you want.

5

Make sure to hit 9 shots to each section. The order does not matter, just finish all shots for each section.

6

Keep your ball setup the same and try to be precise.

7

Count every shot that lands and stays in the right section as a success.

8

When done, count your successful shots and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285
D2

Day 38

Long irons (4,3,2) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius

Program: Center of the green: reduce spread on irons

Use long irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
1

Pick a target flag for long irons (4, 3, or 2 iron).

2

Mark two circles: one 5 yards from the flag (birdie zone), one 10 yards from the flag (par zone). Use cones, buckets, or imagine.

3

Hit 36 long iron shots in 3 groups of

4

First 12 shots: aim for the 5-yard circle (birdie zone).

5

Next 12 shots: aim for the space between 5 and 10 yards (par zone).

6

Last 12 shots: try to land anywhere within the 10-yard circle.

7

Switch clubs (4, 3, or 2 iron) as wanted.

8

Count shots: 5-yard circle is birdie, 10-yard circle is par, outside is no score.

9

Add your birdies and pars. Enter your total out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score282623191511853
D3

Day 39

Long irons (4,3,2) | Around the Stick

Program: Center of the green: reduce spread on irons

Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Around the Stick
1

Choose a flag or target to aim at using a long iron (2, 3, or 4 iron).

2

Put an alignment stick on the ground in front of the target.

3

Place a cone on each side of the flag, each cone 5% of the total distance to the flag.

4

Hit 36 shots: 18 curve left-to-right around the stick, 18 curve right-to-left.

5

Divide shots into 3 groups of 12 shots: first 12 curve left-to-right past the left cone, next 12 curve right-to-left past the right cone, final 12 alternate between both directions.

6

Set up the ball the same for all shots.

7

A shot is successful if it passes outside the correct cone and lands within 3 yards of the flag.

8

Add up the number of successful shots and enter your total out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score282623191410742
D4

Day 40

All irons (9 to 2) | Alternate Targets Challenge

Program: Feel the distance: control mid iron rollout

Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for All irons (9 to 2) | Alternate Targets Challenge
1

Choose 6 different targets at medium distance for irons 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, and

2

Match each target with the correct iron, from 9 to

3

Hit 36 shots in total, 6 shots at each target.

4

Try to land shots within 5% of the flag distance.

5

Aim to get at least 2 shots in the 5% zone for each target.

6

Switch between targets and irons as you go. Any order is fine.

7

Count each shot that lands inside the 5% zone.

8

At the end, enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Week 11 – Module

4 days scheduled

Feel the distance: control mid iron rollout. Hit within 3-5 yards and consistent mid iron length. Focus on Distance Control, Scoring, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Mid irons (7,6,5).

D1

Day 41

Mid irons (7,6,5) | 9 Targets

Program: Feel the distance: control mid iron rollout

Hit 5 balls to each target using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | 9 Targets
1

Set up 9 targets around the flag using cones or buckets, each target is spaced evenly apart by 5% of the flag distance.

2

Use only a 7, 6, or 5 iron for all shots.

3

Hit 4 shots at each target for a total of 36 shots.

4

Pick a target at random and aim to land the ball between the cones at that target.

5

You can change clubs anytime, but always set up the ball the same way.

6

A shot is successful if it lands between the cones at the chosen target.

7

Do 4 shots at each of the 9 targets for a total of 36 shots, then count the successful ones and enter the score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3230272318141074
D2

Day 42

All irons (9 to 2) | Club Swapping Challenge

Program: Feel the distance: control mid iron rollout

Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for All irons (9 to 2) | Club Swapping Challenge
1

Choose 6 targets at different distances for irons 9 through

2

Assign each iron (9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2) to hit 4 shots each, for 32 shots total.

3

Add 4 extra shots using any club and target, for a total of 36 shots.

4

Try to land each shot within 5% of the distance to the target.

5

Keep the setup the same for every shot, only aim at different targets.

6

Count each shot that lands within 5% of the target distance as a success.

7

After 36 shots, add up your successful shots and enter your score in the app out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141064
D3

Day 43

Mid irons (7,6,5) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets

Program: Feel the distance: control mid iron rollout

Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | L-R and R-L  9 Targets
1

Set up 9 targets around the flag, spaced evenly about 5% of the distance to the flag.

2

Use cones or buckets to mark the edges so each target has a small gate to aim through.

3

Hit 4 shots at each target, for a total of 36 shots.

4

For each target, hit 2 shots left-to-right and 2 shots right-to-left using a 5, 6, or 7 iron.

5

A shot is successful if the ball goes between the cones.

6

Switch clubs if desired, but hit all 4 shots at each target before moving on.

7

When finished, count how many shots went between the cones.

8

Enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score312925211612853
D4

Day 44

Mid irons (7,6,5) | 3 Landing Zones

Program: Feel the distance: control mid iron rollout

Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | 3 Landing Zones
1

Place a flag or target for your mid irons (7, 6, or 5 irons).

2

Make 3 landing zones around the flag. Space the zones 8 yards/meters apart with cones, buckets, or markers.

3

Hit 36 shots in total. Do 12 shots for each landing zone.

4

Only use 7, 6, or 5 irons for all shots. Switch clubs if you want, but keep ball setup the same.

5

Hit 12 shots to one zone, then 12 to another, then 12 to the last zone. You can go in any order.

6

A shot counts as successful if it lands and stops in the right zone.

7

Add up how many shots landed in the right zone, out of 36 attempts, and enter the score in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score292724201612963

Week 12 – Module

1 day scheduled

Feel the distance: control mid iron rollout. Hit within 3-5 yards and consistent mid iron length. Focus on Distance Control, Scoring, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Mid irons (7,6,5).

D1

Day 45

All irons (9 to 2) | Progressive Targets Challenge

Program: Feel the distance: control mid iron rollout

Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for All irons (9 to 2) | Progressive Targets Challenge
1

Pick 3 flags at the range for your 9, 7, and 5 irons: close, medium, far.

2

Hit 36 shots total: 12 at each flag.

3

Hit 12 shots at the close flag.

4

Hit 12 shots at the medium flag, change irons if wanted.

5

Hit 12 shots at the far flag, change irons if wanted.

6

Count shots that land within a club-length of each flag.

7

Add up successful shots out of 36 and enter score in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262218141063