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Course Flagship Program

12 Week Flagship Program for Brook/Graveyard

We studied the course and made a flagship practice program specifically for Brook/Graveyard. 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

46

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 1–37 days

Putting·3 ft (1m) only

Make Every Putt Count Accurately

Difficulty: Expert · Module HCP 4.5

Weeks 3–57 days

Short Game·Bump'n'Run

Keep Ball Close To Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–65 days

Short Game·Sand

Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0

Weeks 6–73 days

Short Game·Mixed

Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough

Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–97 days

Short Game·Chip

Close from Tough Lie

Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 22.4

Weeks 9–106 days

Driving Range·Driver

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–113 days

Driving Range·Mid irons (7,6,5)

Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy

Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–124 days

Driving Range·Mid irons (7,6,5)

Challenge: eliminate off-target mid iron shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.5

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

Focus on ball roll and finish position, 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 1–37 daysDay 410

Make Every Putt Count Accurately

Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on distance: 3 ft (1m) only.

PuttingDifficulty · ExpertModule HCP 4.5

Module skill breakdown

Scoring
34%
Precision
25%
Aim
16%
Weeks 3–57 daysDay 1118

Keep Ball Close To Hole

Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control
25%
Scoring
23%
Dispersion
14%
Weeks 5–65 daysDay 1923

Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin

Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: sand.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control
37%
Aim
20%
Scoring
11%
Weeks 6–73 daysDay 2426

Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough

Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: mixed.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Scoring
44%
Distance Control
34%
Visualization
21%
Weeks 7–97 daysDay 2733

Close from Tough Lie

Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: chip.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 22.4

Module skill breakdown

Precision
31%
Distance Control
22%
Alignment
17%
Weeks 9–106 daysDay 3439

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: driver.

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Precision
29%
Mechanics
23%
Trajectory
19%
Weeks 10–113 daysDay 4042

Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy

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
34%
Aim
20%
Trajectory
19%
Weeks 11–124 daysDay 4346

Challenge: eliminate off-target mid iron shots

Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: mid irons (7,6,5).

Driving RangeDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5

Module skill breakdown

Dispersion
34%
Precision
25%
Distance Control
13%

Program snapshot

Avg HCP focus

17.5

Intermediate

Skill pillars

Aim · Alignment · Stroke · Scoring · Visualization · Precision

Host course

Brook/Graveyard

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: 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
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: 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
D4

Day 4

Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row

Program: Make Every Putt Count Accurately

Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].

Putting30 min
Diagram for Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
1

Place four tees around the hole at 3 ft (1 m).

2

After each putt goes in, move to the next tee.

3

Hit 50 putts.

4

Enter the number made out of 50 in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions50
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score504947454341383530

Week 2 – Module

4 days scheduled

Make Every Putt Count Accurately. Eliminate careless misses and capitalize on makeable putts. Focus on Scoring, Precision, Aim. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 3 ft (1m) only.

D1

Day 5

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row

Program: Make Every Putt Count Accurately

Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.

Putting30 min
Diagram for Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
1

Hit 50 putts from 3 ft or 1 m using an alignment mirror.

2

Enter score in the app, out of 50 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions50
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score5048464238343026
D2

Day 6

Single Tee, 50 in a Row

Program: Make Every Putt Count Accurately

Make 50 putts in a row.

Putting18 min
Diagram for Single Tee, 50 in a Row
1

Hit 30 putts from 3 ft (1 m).

2

Enter score in the app, out of 30 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions30
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302928262422191612
D3

Day 7

Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row

Program: Make Every Putt Count Accurately

Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].

Putting30 min
Diagram for Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
1

Place eight tees around the hole at 3 ft or 1 m.

2

After making a putt, go to the next tee.

3

Hit 50 putts. Enter the number of putts made out of 50 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions50
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score504947454341383530
D4

Day 8

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row

Program: Make Every Putt Count Accurately

Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.

Putting30 min
Diagram for Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
1

Hit 50 putts from 3 ft through the ball gate using the plane board.

2

Enter score in the app, out of 50 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions50
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score5049474542383429

Week 3 – Module

4 days scheduled

Make Every Putt Count Accurately. Eliminate careless misses and capitalize on makeable putts. Focus on Scoring, Precision, Aim. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 3 ft (1m) only.

D1

Day 9

Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row

Program: Make Every Putt Count Accurately

Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.

Putting30 min
Diagram for Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
1

Hit 50 putts from 3 ft using two alignment sticks and a ball gate.

2

Enter score in the app, out of 50 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions50
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score5048454239353126
D2

Day 10

One Handed, Ball Gate, 25 in a Row

Program: Make Every Putt Count Accurately

Make 25 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.

Putting15 min
Diagram for One Handed, Ball Gate, 25 in a Row
1

Hit 25 putts from 3 ft through the ball gate.

2

Enter score in the app, out of 25 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions25
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score2523222018161296
D3

Day 11

Bump-n-Run | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets

Program: Keep Ball Close To Hole

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) next to the green. Scatter into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop bump-n-run shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
1

Scatter 40 balls into 8 piles of 5 balls each, between 1 and 10 yards from the green and 5 to 30 yards from the hole.

2

Mark 3 targets on the green, about 6 feet apart in a line.

3

Hit 36 bump-and-run shots.

4

Aim 12 shots at each of the 3 targets.

5

Hit 12 shots at the first target, then 12 at the second, then 12 at the third.

6

Count shots that stop inside 10 feet of the target as successful.

7

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

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

Day 12

Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

Program: Keep Ball Close To Hole

Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop bump-n-run shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
1

Place a bucket of balls next to the green with 2 straight lines of 20 balls arranged perpendicular to each other.

2

Space the lines 5 to 10 yards/meters apart, with each ball about 1 foot (30 cm) apart in each line.

3

Mark two circles on the green: an inner circle with a 6-foot (2 m) radius and an outer circle with a 15-foot (5 m) radius around the hole.

4

Hit 36 bump-and-run shots in 2 sets of 18 shots, switching between the two lines.

5

Hit 3 to 5 shots from one line, then switch to the other line, until all 36 balls are played.

6

Try to land balls in the circles: inside the inner circle is best, inside the outer circle is okay.

7

Count how many balls stopped inside the outer circle (including the inner circle), and enter your score in the app out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302825201512964

Week 4 – Module

4 days scheduled

Keep Ball Close To Hole. Roll the ball low and straight and use a short swing. Focus on Distance Control, Scoring, Dispersion. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.

D1

Day 13

Bump-n-Run | Scattered Piles | Quadrants

Program: Keep Ball Close To Hole

Up to 5 players compete to stop 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.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Scattered Piles | Quadrants
1

Prepare 36 balls and make 4 piles of 9 balls each.

2

Put each pile in a different spot, 1 to 10 yards from the green and 5 to 30 yards from the hole.

3

Mark 4 areas on the green using string or tees, each area should be about 6 feet across.

4

Hit 36 bump-n-run shots, trying to land 9 balls in each area.

5

Start from one pile, aim at one area, and hit all 9 balls. Move to the next pile and area.

6

Keep going until all 36 shots are done, 9 shots per area.

7

Count how many balls stopped in the target area each time.

8

After all 36 shots, enter how many successes out of 36 in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129272318141074
D2

Day 14

Bump-n-Run | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets

Program: Keep Ball Close To Hole

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.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
1

Set up 10 piles of balls in two lines 3 yards/meters apart. Each line has 5 piles spaced 4 yards/meters apart.

2

Put the piles between 1 and 10 yards/meters from the green and 5 to 30 yards/meters from the hole.

3

Pick 3 targets on the green, spaced evenly apart.

4

Split 36 shots into 3 sets of

5

Aim first 12 shots at the left target.

6

Aim next 12 shots at the center target.

7

Aim last 12 shots at the right target.

8

Do not move the ball setup, only change the target.

9

Count how many balls land closest or in the scoring area for the right target, and enter your score out of 36.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262217131074
D3

Day 15

Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Program: Keep Ball Close To Hole

Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop bump-n-run shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
1

Place two parallel lines of balls beside the green. Each line has 18 balls spaced 1 foot apart. The lines are 5 to 10 yards apart.

2

On the green, mark 9 stop zones using tees, string, or buckets. Arrange the zones in 3 rows of 3, spaced evenly.

3

Hit 36 bump-n-run shots. Divide them into 9 groups of 4 shots.

4

Hit 4 shots from one ball line toward Stop Zone

1

Try to stop each ball in that zone.

5

Switch to the other ball line and hit 4 shots toward Stop Zone

6

Keep switching ball lines and hit 4 shots at each stop zone in order (Zone 1 to Zone 9).

7

Count every ball that stops in the right stop zone as a success.

8

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

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

Day 16

Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet

Program: Keep Ball Close To Hole

Hit bump-n-run shot 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.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
1

Place 36 balls into 6 groups of 6 balls.

2

Mark 3 target pins on the green, 6 feet apart in a line or arc.

3

From above feet, hit 18 shots, 6 at each pin in order.

4

From below feet, hit 18 shots, 6 at each pin in order.

5

Keep the same ball setup and lie each time. Only change slope.

6

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

7

After 36 shots, add up successes out of 36 and enter score in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282420161285

Week 5 – Module

4 days scheduled

Keep Ball Close To Hole. Roll the ball low and straight and use a short swing. Focus on Distance Control, Scoring, Dispersion. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.

D1

Day 17

Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x

Program: Keep Ball Close To Hole

Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
1

Set up 10 piles of balls in two lines that cross each other. Put 5 piles in each line. Leave space between all piles and lines.

2

Put the piles 1 to 10 yards/meters from the green and 5 to 30 yards/meters from the hole.

3

On the green, mark two big circles around the hole. Make the first circle 6 feet (2 meters) out from the hole, and the second circle 15 feet (5 meters) out from the hole.

4

There are 36 shots total. Split them into 3 groups of 12 shots.

5

First 12 shots: try to stop the ball inside the small (inner) circle. Next 12: try to stop the ball inside the big (outer) circle but outside the small circle. Last 12: try to keep the ball anywhere on the green.

6

Hit one ball from each pile. Keep moving around the piles any way until all 36 shots are done using the right target for each group.

7

Count how many balls land in the right place for each group: inside the small circle for the first 12, in the big circle but outside the small one for the next 12, and anywhere on the green for the last

2

Enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

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

Day 18

Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets

Program: Keep Ball Close To Hole

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.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
1

Set up 10 piles of balls in two crossed lines. Each line has 5 piles, 3 yards/meters apart.

2

Put the piles 1 to 10 yards/meters from the green and 5 to 30 yards/meters from the hole, on the same type of grass.

3

Mark 3 target zones on or near the green, spaced far apart.

4

Hit 36 bump-and-run shots: 12 for each target zone.

5

Pick any pile and hit 12 balls, trying to land and stop the ball in the first target zone.

6

Hit 12 shots at the second target zone, then 12 at the third.

7

Keep the same ball setup for every shot. Don’t change ball position or lie in the pile.

8

Count each ball that stops in the target zone as a success.

9

At the end, enter the number of balls that stopped in the target zones out of 36.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score312926221713963
D3

Day 19

Sand | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Program: Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin

Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop sand shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.

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

Put 18 balls in a straight line in the sand. Make a second line of 18 balls. Lines should be 5 to 10 yards apart, balls in each line 1 foot apart.

2

Pick two flags on the green, 20 to 40 yards away. Each line aims for its own flag.

3

From the first line, hit 18 balls trying to land each one within 10 feet of the first flag.

4

Move to the second line, hit 18 balls trying to land each one within 10 feet of the second flag.

5

Count how many balls from each line stay inside the 10-foot circle.

6

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302825211612853
D4

Day 20

Sand | Scattered Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

Program: Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin

Scatter a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and hit-and-land sand shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Sand | Scattered Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
1

Scatter 40 balls into 8 lines with 5 balls in each line. Put balls about 2 feet apart.

2

Put the lines between 5 and 60 yards from the hole on grass or a slope.

3

On the green set up 3 landing zones side by side, each zone about 6 feet apart.

4

Hit 36 shots, split into 3 groups of 12 shots toward each landing zone.

5

For each group, pick any 12 balls to hit toward the first landing zone.

6

After 12 shots, switch to the second zone and hit 12 more shots from any balls.

7

Aim the last 12 shots at the third landing zone using any balls.

8

Count a shot as successful if the ball lands and stays in the correct landing zone.

9

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262218141074

Week 6 – Module

4 days scheduled

Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin. Escape safely and land close to pin. Focus on Distance Control, Aim, Scoring. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Sand.

D1

Day 21

Sand | Parallel Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

Program: Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin

Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Sand | Parallel Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
1

Make 4 straight lines of 9 balls each in the sand bunker, with 1 foot between each ball.

2

Place the lines 3 yards apart from each other, and make sure all balls are between 20 and 40 yards from the hole.

3

On the green, make two circles: a small circle around the hole (6-foot radius) and a bigger circle (15-foot radius).

4

Hit 36 balls in total: 12 try for the small circle, 12 try for the big circle but outside the small, 12 can land anywhere on the green.

5

Hit the first 12 balls aiming for the small circle.

6

Hit the next 12 balls aiming for the big circle but outside the small one.

7

Hit the last 12 balls onto the green without worrying where they end up.

8

Count each ball that stops where it is supposed to for that round.

9

Add up how many balls landed in the right spots out of 36 tries and enter your score in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3331282419151174
D2

Day 22

Sand | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets

Program: Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin

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

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

Set up 40 balls in 10 piles of 4 balls each. Arrange 5 piles in one line, spaced 5 yards apart. Arrange another 5 piles in a line crossing the first line, spaced 2 yards apart.

2

Place 3 flags on the green, 10 yards apart, as targets named Target 1, Target 2, and Target

3

Hit 36 sand shots in total, with 12 shots at each target.

4

Take 4 shots from each pile, moving to the next pile after 4 shots. Change which target you aim at for each pile in order (Target 1, then Target 2, then Target 3, then repeat).

5

Count shots that stop within 10 feet of the intended target as successful.

6

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302826221713963
D3

Day 23

Sand | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets

Program: Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin

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

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

Divide 40 golf balls into 8 piles of 5 balls each in the sand between 5 and 60 yards/meters from the hole.

2

On the green, set up 3 flag targets in a straight line, each 6 feet (2 meters) apart. Label them Target A, Target B, and Target C.

3

Hit 36 sand shots in total, with 12 shots aimed at each target.

4

Start from any pile. Hit 12 shots at Target A.

5

Move to Target B, hit 12 shots, then hit the last 12 shots at Target C.

6

Switch between piles after every 2 to 5 shots.

7

Count a shot as a success if it stops within 10 feet (3 meters) of the target.

8

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129272318131074
D4

Day 24

DIY Course Easy

Program: Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough

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

Set up a 9-hole short game course around the green. Each hole is PAR

2

Put 9 balls in easy spots around the green, like in sand or rough.

3

For each hole, hit a wedge onto the green and then putt the ball in.

4

Finish each hole (chip and putt) before going to the next ball spot.

5

Do the whole 9-hole course 4 times, moving balls for variety if possible.

6

This gives 36 total tries (9 holes × 4 rounds).

7

After all 36 tries, count your total strokes and compare to PAR 72 (36 holes × PAR 2).

8

See how many strokes over or under par you got.

9

Write down how many holes you finished at or under par, out of 36 tries, in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score141516182022242628

Week 7 – Module

4 days scheduled

Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough. Mix short game shots and keep near hole. Focus on Scoring, Distance Control, Visualization. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Mixed.

D1

Day 25

DIY Course Easy

Program: Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough

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

Set up 9 balls in easy spots around the green like sand, sloped rough, and deep rough. Each ball is a hole. Par is

2

Hit your chip or pitch shot, then putt to finish each hole.

3

Play all 9 holes once (18 shots total).

4

Do the 9 holes two more times, change ball spots each round (36 shots total).

5

Count the strokes for each hole. Try to stay at or below 18 strokes per round.

6

Count how many holes you did at par 2 or better.

7

Enter the number of successful holes (par or better) out of 36 attempts in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129272318141074
D2

Day 26

DIY Course Easy

Program: Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough

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

Short Game26 min
Diagram for DIY Course  Easy
1

Set up 9 holes around the chipping area in different spots like sand, sloped rough, or deep rough.

2

Put 4 balls at each hole.

3

At each hole, chip or pitch the ball onto the green, then putt the ball into the hole.

4

Finish one hole before going to the next.

5

Count how many shots it takes to finish each hole. Each hole should take 2 shots or less.

6

Add up how many holes were finished in 2 shots or less.

7

Enter your total for holes finished in 2 shots or less out of 36 tries in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score232119171411853
D3

Day 27

Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants

Program: Close from Tough Lie

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
1

Place 36 balls in two lines that cross, with 18 balls in each line.

2

Keep the balls about 1 foot apart, with lines set up 5 to 30 yards from the hole.

3

On the green, divide a 6-foot circle around the hole into 4 equal parts.

4

Split the 36 chip shots into 4 groups of 9 balls.

5

Aim the first 9 shots at the first part of the circle.

6

Switch to the other line and aim the next 9 balls at the second part. Keep switching lines and aim at the next parts until all 36 balls are chipped.

7

Count how many balls land in the right part each time.

8

Enter the number of successful chips out of 36 attempts in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262218141174
D4

Day 28

Chip | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Program: Close from Tough Lie

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.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones
1

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.

2

Place the piles on grass between 5 and 30 yards from the hole. Keep the same setup.

3

On the green, mark 9 stop zones using buckets, string, or tees. Zones cover different short chip targets.

4

Take 36 chip shots in total. Chip 4 balls to each of the 9 zones.

5

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.

6

Count each ball that stops in the correct zone as a success.

7

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score312926221713964

Week 8 – Module

4 days scheduled

Close from Tough Lie. Pinpoint chips and precision from tough lie. Focus on Precision, Distance Control, Alignment. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Chip.

D1

Day 29

Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets

Program: Close from Tough Lie

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

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

Make 10 piles of 4 balls each from 40 balls. Arrange the piles in 2 lines with 5 piles in each line. Lines cross each other.

2

Put the piles on grass 5 to 30 yards/meters from the hole. Space lines 5 to 10 yards/meters apart and piles 2 yards/meters apart.

3

On the green, put 3 targets in a line, about 8 feet apart. Call them Target A, Target B, and Target C.

4

Hit 36 chip shots, 12 to each target.

5

Hit 12 shots at Target A, then 12 at Target B, then 12 at Target C. Use any pile for any shot.

6

Count a shot as a success if it stops within 10 feet of the target.

7

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302825201612963
D2

Day 30

Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

Program: Close from Tough Lie

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
1

Put 40 balls into 8 lines. Each line has 5 balls. Lines should be about 1 yard or meter apart. Put these lines anywhere on the grass 5 to 30 yards/meters from the hole but not on the green.

2

On the green, use sticks, clubs, or string to mark 3 landing zones in a straight line about 6 feet (2 meters) apart.

3

Divide the 36 chip shots into 3 sets of 12 shots.

4

For each set, pick 3 lines of balls and aim every shot at one landing zone.

5

Hit 5 chips from each line to the chosen zone. After 3 lines (15 shots), change zones until all 36 shots are done.

6

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

7

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285
D3

Day 31

Chip | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Program: Close from Tough Lie

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing 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 Chip | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
1

Set up three landing zones on the green in a line, 6 feet apart.

2

Make three piles of 12 balls each at the edge of the green.

3

Use the first pile to chip balls into the first landing zone, 12 shots.

4

Use the second pile to chip balls into the second landing zone, 12 shots.

5

Use the third pile to chip balls into the third landing zone, 12 shots. Count how many balls land and stay in each zone.

6

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028252218141074
D4

Day 32

Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

Program: Close from Tough Lie

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
1

Arrange 36 balls in 2 lines of 18 each to form an L shape.

2

Keep each ball 1 foot apart in each line. Keep 5-10 yards between the two lines.

3

Place two circles around the hole on the green: one with a 6-foot radius, and one with a 15-foot radius.

4

From 5–30 yards away, chip 18 balls from the first line, aiming for the circles.

5

Chip the other 18 balls from the second line, aiming for the circles.

6

Alternate hitting 3 to 5 shots between the two lines.

7

Shots inside the small circle = full success. Shots inside the big circle only = partial success.

8

Count how many balls stopped in each circle and get your score. Enter your total successful shots out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score282624201612963

Week 9 – Module

4 days scheduled

Close from Tough Lie. Pinpoint chips and precision from tough lie. Focus on Precision, Distance Control, Alignment. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Chip.

D1

Day 33

Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Program: Close from Tough Lie

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
1

Set up 36 balls in 2 lines of 18 balls each, 5 to 10 yards apart, on grass 5 to 20 yards from the hole.

2

Mark 9 stop zones in a 3 x 3 grid on the green, spaced apart so the zones are clear.

3

Chip 4 balls to each stop zone, alternating between the two lines. For each zone, hit 2 balls from one line, then 2 from the other.

4

Keep doing this until you have hit 4 balls for each zone, for a total of 36 shots.

5

Count a shot as a success only if the ball stops in the right zone.

6

Add up the number of successes out of 36 attempts and enter the score in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262318141074
D2

Day 34

Driver | Around the Stick

Program: Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

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

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Driver | Around the Stick
1

Choose a flag or target to aim at with the driver.

2

Measure 5% of the distance to the flag. Put one cone on the left side and one cone on the right side at that distance.

3

Take 36 shots: 18 curve the ball left to right, 18 curve the ball right to left around the cone.

4

Hit 18 shots curving around the left cone to the flag and 18 shots curving around the right cone to the flag.

5

Set up the ball the same way each time. Try to make the ball curve around the cone and finish near the flag.

6

A shot counts if it curves around the cone and ends near the flag.

7

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141063
D3

Day 35

Driver | Takeaway

Program: Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

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

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Driver | Takeaway
1

Set up a single target flag at a distance where the ball can be seen easily.

2

Hit 36 shots using a driver, focusing solely on your takeaway.

3

Concentrate on at most two takeaway thoughts or tasks to produce a consistent ball flight toward the target.

4

Watch each shot carefully and observe the ball flight.

5

Count how many shots land and stop near the target.

6

After all 36 shots, record your total successes out of 36 in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3330282418141074
D4

Day 36

Driver | Straight Shot

Program: Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

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

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Driver | Straight Shot
1

Pick an easy-to-see flag or mark to aim at down the range.

2

Hit 36 balls, all aiming at the same target.

3

Focus on hitting a straight shot with your driver only.

4

Count how many balls land close to the target area.

5

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Week 10 – Module

4 days scheduled

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners. Control ball flight basics and stop missing fairways. Focus on Precision, Mechanics, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Driver.

D1

Day 37

Driver | Low/Mid/High Shot

Program: Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

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

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Driver | Low/Mid/High Shot
1

Pick a clear, far target suitable for driver shots.

2

Get 36 balls: 12 for low, 12 for mid, 12 for high shots.

3

Keep your setup the same; only change ball flight height.

4

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

5

After completing the shots, record how many were good out of 36 in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262218141074
D2

Day 38

Driver | Impact and Follow Through

Program: Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

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

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Driver | Impact and Follow Through
1

Pick a flag or target far away to aim driver shots.

2

Hit 36 driver shots to the same target, focusing on hitting the ball well with proper impact and follow through.

3

Count every shot that lands near the target as a success.

4

After all 36 shots, record how many were successful in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262318141063
D3

Day 39

Driver | Backswing

Program: Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

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

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Driver | Backswing
1

Pick a target about 200 yards away to aim at.

2

Put the ball on the tee and get ready with your normal driver setup.

3

Hit 36 driver shots at the target, focusing on at most two backswing thoughts or tasks.

4

After each shot, assess the ball flight and your control based on your backswing focus.

5

Count how many shots feel controlled and on target.

6

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028252218141063
D4

Day 40

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

Program: Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy

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

Week 11 – Module

4 days scheduled

Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy. Control distance 150-180 and stop missing greens. Focus on Precision, Aim, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Mid irons (7,6,5).

D1

Day 41

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Backswing

Program: Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy

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
D2

Day 42

Mid irons (7,6,5) | GIRs Simulation

Program: Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy

Simulate X number of GIR (Green in Regulations) using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of greens hit.

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

Pick a flag for 7, 6, or 5 iron.

2

Mark an area around the flag like a green, about 5% of the distance to the flag.

3

Get 36 balls to hit into this green area.

4

Split the green into 3 equal parts: Left, Center, Right.

5

Hit 12 balls at the Left part.

6

Hit 12 balls at the Center part.

7

Hit 12 balls at the Right part.

8

Use just 7, 6, or 5 irons, set up the same way every time.

9

Count only the balls that land and stay in the zone you aimed at.

0

Add up all your successes from 36 shots and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

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

Day 43

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

Program: Challenge: eliminate off-target mid iron shots

Produce 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) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
1

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

2

Hit 36 shots in total at that single target.

3

Hit half the shots curving left-to-right and half curving right-to-left. Use different irons if you want.

4

Stand the same way for every shot. Only try to change the way the ball curves.

5

If a shot lands close to the target (within a range you decide), count it as a success.

6

When finished, count how many good shots you got out of 36 and enter your score in the app.

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

Day 44

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius

Program: Challenge: eliminate off-target mid iron shots

Use mid 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 Mid irons (7,6,5) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
1

Choose a target flag on the driving range for mid irons (7, 6, or 5 iron).

2

Mark two circles on the ground: an inner circle with a 5-yard radius, and an outer circle with an 8-yard radius.

3

Prepare 36 balls.

4

For the first 12 shots, try to land the ball inside the 5-yard circle.

5

For the next 12 shots, try to land the ball inside the area between the 5-yard and 8-yard circles.

6

For the final 12 shots, try to land the ball anywhere inside the 8-yard circle.

7

Use any 7, 6, or 5 iron, but keep the ball setup the same.

8

Count how many balls land and stop in the correct circle for that group. Balls outside the 8-yard circle are misses.

9

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282420161285

Week 12 – Module

2 days scheduled

Challenge: eliminate off-target mid iron shots. Center green hits and keep within 6 yards. Focus on Dispersion, Precision, Distance Control. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Mid irons (7,6,5).

D1

Day 45

All irons (9 to 2) | General Discovery

Program: Challenge: eliminate off-target mid iron shots

Discover tendencies by hitting various ball flights to various distances, using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range30 min
Diagram for All irons (9 to 2) | General Discovery
1

Set up 5 cones 10 yards apart on the driving range.

2

Mark 3 corridors, each 8 yards wide, between the cones.

3

Hit 35 iron shots in total.

4

Split the shots into 5 groups of 7, aiming at each cone in turn.

5

Try to land each shot inside the 8-yard corridor by the target cone.

6

Count each shot that lands in the right corridor and distance as a success.

7

When finished, count your successful shots out of 35 and enter score in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions35
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074
D2

Day 46

All irons (9 to 2) | Weaknesses Discovery

Program: Challenge: eliminate off-target mid iron shots

Discover weaknesses amongst irons shots and clubs to avoid in critical situations. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for All irons (9 to 2) | Weaknesses Discovery
1

Choose 3 flags at medium distances for your irons (9 to 2).

2

Put 4 cones around each flag to make a small square or circle, with about 5% of the distance to the flag as the circle's radius.

3

Pick one cone at each flag as the "danger side" to avoid.

4

Hit 36 balls total, 12 at each flag, and use different irons if you want.

5

Try to land each ball inside the cone circle and not on the danger side.

6

Mark a shot as successful if it stays in the circle and not on or past the danger side.

7

Count how many good shots you got out of 36 and enter the score in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074