Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 3 ft (1m) only.
Module skill breakdown
Course Flagship Program
We studied the course and made a flagship practice program specifically for Castlerea (Alternate Tees). 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
47
Modules
9
Frequency
4 days/week
Putting·3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 12.3
Short Game·Sand
Open up and let it fly: alignment for bunker shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 27.5
Short Game·Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run 10–20 Yds
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.5
Short Game·Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run 10–20 Yds
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.5
Short Game·Pitch
Pitch 20–35 Yds From Fairway Or Rough
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 16.2
Driving Range·Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Driving Range·Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Driving Range·Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Driving Range·Driver
Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 22.0
Flagship curriculum
Each module focuses on specific area of the game (Putting, Short Game, Driving Range) for up to two weeks at a time. Follow the curriculum in a given order for best results.
Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 3 ft (1m) only.
Module skill breakdown
Get square, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: sand.
Module skill breakdown
Land near the pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.
Module skill breakdown
Control the rollout distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.
Module skill breakdown
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: pitch.
Module skill breakdown
Perfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: wedges (lw,sw,gw,pw).
Module skill breakdown
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: long irons (4,3,2).
Module skill breakdown
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: short irons (9,8).
Module skill breakdown
Control driver arc, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on club: driver.
Module skill breakdown
Program snapshot
Avg HCP focus
12.3
Intermediate
Skill pillars
Alignment · Aim · Stroke · Precision · Visualization · Scoring
Host course
Castlerea (Alternate Tees)
Weekly Plan
1 day, 1 drill. Follow the drills and progress through the program. Each drill has instructions and scoring benchmarks to help you track your progress. The drills are designed to build on each other week by week, so try to follow the schedule as closely as possible for the best results.
4 days scheduled
Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment. Square the putter face and align body parallel to line. Focus on Alignment, Aim, Stroke. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 3 ft (1m) only.
Day 1
Program: Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
Hit 30 putts from 3 ft under a hanging string.
Enter score, out of 30 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 13 |
Day 2
Program: Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
Hit 50 putts from 3 ft over a chalk starting line.
Draw a straight line on the putting surface.
Enter score in the app, out of 50 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 49 | 47 | 43 | 40 | 36 | 31 | 26 |
Day 3
Program: Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Hit 50 putts from 3 ft using two alignment sticks and a ball gate.
Enter score in the app, out of 50 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 48 | 45 | 42 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 26 |
Day 4
Program: Open up and let it fly: alignment for bunker shots
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sand.
Pick two different spots in the bunker, 40 to 60 yards from the hole.
Put 3 markers in a straight line on the green, about 6 feet apart near the hole.
Hit 36 shots in total: 18 from the first spot and 18 from the second spot.
From the first spot, hit 6 balls at each target, any order.
Do the same from the second spot: 6 balls at each target.
A shot is good if the ball stops near the target.
Count how many balls land close to the targets.
Add up your good shots out of 36 and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Open up and let it fly: alignment for bunker shots. Check setup and get square. Focus on Alignment, Aim, Scoring, Distance Control, Trajectory, Precision. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Sand.
Day 5
Program: Open up and let it fly: alignment for bunker shots
Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land sand shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
In the sand bunker, arrange two lines of balls in a cross shape. Each line has 18 balls, about 1 foot apart.
On the green, set up three landing zones in a row using sticks, clubs, or strings. Each zone is about 6 feet apart.
Hit 36 sand shots, divided into three groups of
For each group of 12 shots, aim at one landing zone. Start with Zone 1, then Zone 2, then Zone
Switch between the two ball lines every 4 to 6 shots.
Count shots that land and stop in the right landing zone as a success.
When all 36 shots are done, add up your successes and enter your total successful shots out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 6
Program: Open up and let it fly: alignment for bunker shots
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sand.
Pick two different bunker spots, each 20 to 40 yards from the hole.
Put Target A on the left and Target B on the right on the green, about 10 feet apart.
Hit 36 shots total: 18 from one spot, 18 from the other spot.
From each spot, hit 9 shots to Target A and 9 shots to Target B. Alternate every 3 shots.
Use the same setup and swing for all shots. Only change where you aim.
Count a shot as good if it stops within 3 feet of the target you aimed for.
Add up your good shots out of 36 and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 7
Program: Bump'n'Run 10–20 Yds
Hit bump-n-run two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Place 18 balls in a row on the fairway. Place another 18 balls in a row 5 yards away from the first row.
Label one row “Above Feet” and the other row “Below Feet” according to the slope.
Divide each row into 3 zones by distance: Zone 1 (5–13 yards), Zone 2 (14–21 yards), Zone 3 (22–30 yards), with 6 balls in each zone.
Hit all 36 balls: start with all balls in Zone 1, then all balls in Zone 2, then all balls in Zone
Take turns hitting every third ball from one row, then switch to the other row and do the same.
Try to stop each ball as close as possible to the hole.
Count each ball that stops within 3 feet of the hole as a success.
When finished with all 36 shots, record the number of successful shots out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 8
Program: Bump'n'Run 10–20 Yds
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.
Arrange 10 piles of balls in two lines, with 5 piles in each line. Lines are 3 yards/meters apart; piles are 4 yards/meters apart in each line.
Put the piles on grass, 1 to 10 yards/meters from the green and 5 to 30 yards/meters from the hole.
On the green, make two target circles with string or tees: an inner circle with a 6-foot/2-meter radius, and an outer circle with a 15-foot/5-meter radius.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots: 18 shots at the inner circle, 18 shots at the outer circle.
Pick a ball pile and hit a bump-and-run shot to the target circle.
After 18 shots at one circle, switch and do 18 shots at the other circle.
Count every shot that stops inside the target circle as a success.
Add up your successful shots out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Bump'n'Run 10–20 Yds. Control the rollout distance and land near the pin. Focus on Scoring, Accuracy, Aim. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.
Day 9
Program: Bump'n'Run 10–20 Yds
Up to 5 players hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Make two piles of 18 golf balls near the green: one pile has balls above foot level, one pile has balls below foot level.
Mark three landing zones in a line on the green's edge, about 5 feet apart (Zone A, Zone B, Zone C).
Hit 18 shots from the above-feet pile and 18 shots from the below-feet pile, for a total of 36 shots.
For each pile, hit 6 balls to Zone A, 6 balls to Zone B, and 6 balls to Zone C.
Count how many balls landed in the correct zone.
Add your successful shots and enter your total score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 10
Program: Bump'n'Run 10–20 Yds
Hit bump-n-run two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Put two rows of 18 balls each on grass near the green. Keep the rows 5 yards apart.
Put both rows about 10 yards from the hole.
Make three target zones on the green: Left, Center, and Right. Each is about 4 feet wide.
There will be 36 bump-and-run shots: 12 for each zone.
From the first row, hit every third ball to the Left zone (12 shots).
From the second row, hit every third ball to the Center zone (12 shots).
Go back to the first row. Hit every third ball to the Right zone (12 shots).
Count the shots that stop inside the target zone.
Add successes and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 11
Program: Bump'n'Run 10–20 Yds
Hit bump-n-run two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Set up two rows of 20 golf balls each, 5 yards apart, on sloped rough near the green. One row is on uphill, one on downhill. Place rows 5–30 yards from the hole.
Take 36 shots total: 18 from uphill row, 18 from downhill row.
On the uphill row, hit every third ball until you take 18 shots.
On the downhill row, do the same: hit every third ball until you take 18 shots.
Only balls that land and stop in a 6-foot wide target area, 5–15 feet from the hole, count as a success. Same target for both rows.
Count all balls that stop in the target area.
Add up your total successes and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 12
Program: Bump'n'Run 10–20 Yds
Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land bump-n-run shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Place two lines of 18 balls next to the green, 1 foot apart in each line, and 5 to 10 yards apart from each other.
Mark 3 landing zones at the edge of the green, each zone 6 feet apart in a straight line.
Hit 36 shots total, 12 shots aimed at each landing zone.
For each zone, hit 6 shots from the first line and 6 shots from the second line.
Do this for all three zones, switching lines after every 6 shots; always try to land in the target zone.
Count each shot that lands and stops in the target zone as a success.
After 36 shots, add your total successes and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Bump'n'Run 10–20 Yds. Control the rollout distance and land near the pin. Focus on Scoring, Accuracy, Precision. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.
Day 13
Program: Bump'n'Run 10–20 Yds
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Set up 10 piles of balls in two lines. The lines are 3 yards/meters apart. Each pile in a line is 4 yards/meters apart.
Place the piles on grass 1 to 10 yards/meters from the green and 5 to 30 yards/meters from the hole.
Make 9 stop zones on the green with buckets, string, or tees. Number the zones 1 to
Divide 36 tries into 9 groups of 4 shots. Each group tries for a different stop zone.
For each set of 4 shots, choose any pile and hit shots to the chosen stop zone.
After 4 shots at one zone, go to the next stop zone and do the same. Do this for all 9 zones.
Count every shot that stops in the right zone as a success.
Add up successes out of 36 tries and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 14
Program: Bump'n'Run 10–20 Yds
Hit bump-n-run two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Set up two lines of 18 golf balls each on a sloped fairway near the green: one line on the uphill slope, one line on the downhill slope. Balls should be spaced 5 yards apart, between 5 and 30 yards from the hole.
Place 3 target zones on the green in a row, 6 feet apart. Call them Zone 1 (closest), Zone 2 (middle), and Zone 3 (farthest).
Hit 36 total bump-and-run shots: 18 from the uphill line, 18 from the downhill line.
From the uphill line, hit 6 shots to each zone (6 to Zone 1, 6 to Zone 2, 6 to Zone 3). Always hit every third ball, skipping two balls between shots.
For the downhill line, repeat the process: 6 shots to each zone, using every third ball.
Count a success each time a ball stops inside the intended target zone.
When all 36 shots are done, record how many balls landed in the correct zone, out of 36 attempts, in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 15
Program: Bump'n'Run 10–20 Yds
Up to 5 players hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Make two piles of 18 balls each, one on an uphill slope, one on a downhill slope, both close to the green.
Mark three target zones on the green, each 4 feet wide and 6 feet apart. Label as Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots, 18 from uphill, 18 from downhill.
Split each group of 18 shots into three sets of
Try to land 6 balls in Zone 1, 6 in Zone 2, 6 in Zone 3, for each slope.
From the uphill pile, hit 6 shots at Zone 1, then 6 at Zone 2, then 6 at Zone
From the downhill pile, do the same: 6 shots at Zone 1, 6 at Zone 2, 6 at Zone
A shot counts if the ball stops inside the target zone.
Enter your number of successful shots in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 16
Program: Bump'n'Run 10–20 Yds
Up to 5 players 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 from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Get 36 golf balls and split into 2 groups of 18 balls each.
Put one group of 18 balls on the uphill slope, close to the green.
Put the second group of 18 balls on the downhill slope, about 5 yards from the green.
On the green, set up 3 target zones in a line, about 6 feet apart.
From the uphill pile, hit 6 shots at each target zone (first at Zone 1, then Zone 2, then Zone 3).
From the downhill pile, hit 6 shots at each zone in the same order.
Ball counts as a success if it stays in the chosen target zone.
Count how many shots landed in the target zones out of 36, and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Bump'n'Run 10–20 Yds. Control the rollout distance and land near the pin. Focus on Scoring, Accuracy, Precision. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.
Day 17
Program: Bump'n'Run 10–20 Yds
Hit bump-n-run two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Put two rows of 18 balls each on grass near the green. Keep the rows 5 yards apart.
Put both rows about 10 yards from the hole.
Make three target zones on the green: Left, Center, and Right. Each is about 4 feet wide.
There will be 36 bump-and-run shots: 12 for each zone.
From the first row, hit every third ball to the Left zone (12 shots).
From the second row, hit every third ball to the Center zone (12 shots).
Go back to the first row. Hit every third ball to the Right zone (12 shots).
Count the shots that stop inside the target zone.
Add successes and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 18
Program: Bump'n'Run 10–20 Yds
Up to 5 players hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Put 36 golf balls into 2 piles of 18 balls each. One pile goes next to the edge of the green, and the other pile goes 5 yards/meters from the edge.
Mark 3 target zones on the green in a line. Each zone is about 4 feet wide, and the zones are 4 feet apart.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots total. Aim 12 shots for each target zone, one zone at a time.
Start with the pile closest to the green. Hit 12 shots at Zone 1, then 6 shots at Zone
Go to the pile 5 yards/meters away. Hit 6 more shots at Zone 2, then 12 shots at Zone
Count each ball that lands and stops inside the correct zone as a success.
Add up the number of successful shots out of 36 attempts and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 19
Program: Bump'n'Run 10–20 Yds
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Place 10 piles of balls in two lines that cross like a plus sign. Each line has 5 piles, 3 yards/meters apart.
The piles should be 1 to 10 yards/meters from the green and 5 to 30 yards/meters from the hole.
Mark 9 stop zones on the green in a 3x3 grid, spaced to cover different parts.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots, divided into 9 groups of 4 shots.
For each group, pick a stop zone and hit 4 shots from any piles.
A shot is successful if it stops in the target stop zone.
Repeat until 4 shots have been aimed at each stop zone.
Count how many shots stopped inside their target zones. Enter your total out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Day 20
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 flat fairway surface.
Make 3 piles with 12 golf balls in each pile.
Mark 3 target zones on the green, each about 6 feet apart and about 2 feet wide.
Pitch all shots from 30 to 40 yards away on flat grass.
Use the first pile and hit balls at the first target zone.
Use the second pile and hit balls at the second target zone.
Use the last pile and hit balls at the third target zone.
Count the balls that land and stop in the target zone.
After all shots, count how many landed in the zones and enter your score in the app out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Pitch 20–35 Yds From Fairway Or Rough. Save par on approaches and pitch from fairway. Focus on Accuracy, Distance Control, Scoring. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Pitch.
Day 21
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 rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Set up two target zones on the green, one uphill and one downhill, each marked with flags or cones about 3–5 feet apart.
From the rough slope, 20 to 40 yards away, players hit pitch shots trying to land balls in the uphill or downhill target zone.
Take 36 shots total: 18 to the uphill zone and 18 to the downhill zone.
Hit all 18 shots to the uphill zone first, then to the downhill zone, or switch back and forth if preferred.
Count every ball that stays inside the target zone as a success.
Always set up the ball the same way from the rough slope at 20–40 yards.
After 36 shots, enter the number of successful shots in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 22
Program: Pitch 20–35 Yds From Fairway Or Rough
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough.
Make 3 piles of 12 golf balls each, spaced between 30 and 60 yards from the hole in the rough.
On the green, mark 3 zones at different distances from the hole: Zone A at 5 feet, Zone B at 10 feet, Zone C at 15 feet.
Hit 36 pitch shots in total, 12 shots for each zone.
From the first pile, try to land and stop 12 balls in Zone A.
From the second pile, try to land and stop 12 balls in Zone B.
From the third pile, try to land and stop 12 balls in Zone C.
Count a shot as a success if it stops in the right zone.
Set up the ball the same way every time.
When done, enter your number of successful shots into the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Day 23
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.
Set up 4 lines of balls, 5 yards apart. Each line has 9 balls, 1 foot apart.
Place the lines 30 to 60 yards from the hole, not on the green.
Put 3 target flags on the green, spaced evenly.
Make 3 groups of 12 shots from the 36 balls.
First 12 shots: aim for the left flag.
Next 12 shots: aim for the middle flag.
Last 12 shots: aim for the right flag.
Always use the same ball setup; only change which flag you aim for.
Count a point when the ball stops closest to the flag you aimed for.
Add up the successful shots out of 36 and enter your score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 24
Program: Pitch 20–35 Yds From Fairway Or Rough
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Make two circles on the green: a small one with a 6-foot (2-meter) radius, and a bigger one with a 15-foot (5-meter) radius.
Put 3 piles of 12 balls each on the short game area, in random spots 30 to 60 yards/meters from the hole.
Hit 36 pitch shots total: 12 from each pile.
From the first pile, hit 12 shots and try to stop the ball inside the circles.
Move to the next pile and repeat, until all 36 shots are done.
Count balls in the small circle as birdies, balls in the big circle as pars, balls outside as bogeys.
Count how many balls are in the circles after all 36 shots. Enter your total score out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Pitch 20–35 Yds From Fairway Or Rough. Save par on approaches and pitch from fairway. Focus on Accuracy, Distance Control, Scoring. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Pitch.
Day 25
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 flat rough grass.
Make 3 piles of 12 balls each (36 balls total) between 30 and 60 yards from the hole on flat rough grass.
On the green, set up 3 target areas at different distances around the hole.
Hit 12 balls toward each target area (36 shots total, 12 for each zone).
Hit the first 12 balls to Zone 1, the next 12 to Zone 2, and the last 12 to Zone
Leave the balls in the same position; only change which target zone you aim at.
Count each ball that lands and stops inside the target zone as a success.
When all 36 shots are finished, count the number of successes and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 26
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 rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Make 3 piles of 6 balls each on sloped ground above your feet, 20 to 40 yards from the hole.
Make 3 piles of 6 balls each on sloped ground below your feet, same distance, opposite slope.
Hit 18 shots from above your feet and 18 shots from below your feet.
Mark 3 target zones on the green (left, center, right).
Hit 6 shots from above your feet at each zone.
Hit 6 shots from below your feet at each zone.
Score one point for each ball that lands and stops in the right zone.
Count successes and enter the total out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 27
Program: Pitch 20–35 Yds From Fairway Or Rough
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Split 36 shots into two groups of 18 shots: one group for uphill, one group for downhill, both on the fairway.
Mark three target zones on the green at 30, 45, and 60 yards from the hole.
For each slope, hit 6 shots at each zone (6 at 30 yards, 6 at 45 yards, 6 at 60 yards).
Do not change the ball setup during the drill.
Finish all 18 shots on the uphill slope first, then do all 18 shots on the downhill slope.
A shot counts only if it lands and stops inside the zone you aimed for.
After 36 shots, count successful shots and enter your score in the app out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 28
Program: Pitch 20–35 Yds From Fairway Or Rough
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.
Put 4 piles of 9 balls on a slope, 2 piles above feet, 2 piles below feet, 30 to 60 yards from the hole.
Mark 3 target zones on the green: left, center, right, each about 6 feet wide.
Hit 36 pitch shots, 18 from above feet piles, 18 from below feet piles.
For each area (above and below feet), hit 6 shots to each zone.
Switch between piles of the same area as you hit, aiming for the target zone.
A shot counts if the ball stops in the right zone.
Count how many shots went in the target zones and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 29 | 27 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots. Perfect wedge swing and consistent wedge contact. Focus on Mechanics, Precision, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW).
Day 29
Program: Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Work only on downswing using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or target suitable for wedges (LW, SW, GW, or PW).
Hit 36 wedge shots aiming at the same single target.
Use any wedges; keep the ball setup the same, and focus on your downswing.
Count each shot that lands on or near the target as a success.
Record how many shots were successful out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 30
Program: Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Work only on impact and follow through using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one target on the range suitable for wedge shots (LW, SW, GW, and/or PW).
Set up the ball the same way for all shots.
Hit 36 shots total, focusing solely on solid contact and follow through.
Work on at most two impact and follow through thoughts or tasks to produce consistent ball flight.
Switch between wedges throughout the exercise.
Count every shot that lands close to the target (within a clubface length) as a success.
Add up total successes and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 33 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 31
Program: Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Work only on takeaway using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or marker suitable for wedge shots (use any wedge).
Hit 36 wedge shots, all aimed at the same target.
Focus on takeaway throughout all shots, using at most two takeaway thoughts or tasks.
Count each ball that lands close to the target as a success.
Enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 32
Program: Control Long Iron Flight
Simulate X number of GIR (Green in Regulations) using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of greens hit.
Choose a flag to aim at using a 4, 3, or 2 iron.
Mark a circle around the flag with radius 5% of the distance to the flag.
Split 36 shots into 3 groups of
Use one iron for all shots in each group.
Hit shots, trying to land inside the circle.
Count shots that land inside the circle.
Add up successful shots from
Enter the successful shots in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Control Long Iron Flight. Eliminate hooks and stop missing greens. Focus on Precision, Aim, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Long irons (4,3,2).
Day 33
Program: Control Long Iron Flight
Work only on takeaway using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Put 36 balls in one group where you hit from.
Pick one target suitable for long irons (4, 3, 2) and keep your stance the same for every shot.
Use the 4-iron for the first 12 balls, focusing on takeaway and aiming at the target.
Use the 3-iron for the next 12 balls, keeping the same focus and aiming at the same target.
Use the 2-iron for the last 12 balls, maintaining the same focus and target.
Count the shots where the ball goes where you want with the right ball flight.
Add up your successful shots out of 36 and enter your score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Day 34
Program: Control Long Iron Flight
Produce low/mid/high shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one target suitable for long irons (4, 3, or 2 iron).
Divide 36 balls into 3 groups of
Hit 12 low shots aimed at the same target.
Hit 12 mid-height shots aimed at the same target.
Hit 12 high shots aimed at the same target.
Keep ball setup the same, only change swing to vary shot height.
Count how many balls land close to the target.
After 36 shots, count successes and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Day 35
Program: Control Long Iron Flight
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Choose a flag or target to aim at using a long iron (2, 3, or 4 iron).
Put an alignment stick on the ground in front of the target.
Place a cone on each side of the flag, each cone 5% of the total distance to the flag.
Hit 36 shots: 18 curve left-to-right around the stick, 18 curve right-to-left.
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.
Set up the ball the same for all shots.
A shot is successful if it passes outside the correct cone and lands within 3 yards of the flag.
Add up the number of successful shots and enter your total out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
Day 36
Program: Control Short Iron Flight
Produce straight shots using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a target straight ahead suitable for short irons (8 or 9 iron).
Hit 36 shots total, using short irons only. Focus on producing a straight shot with each attempt and aim all shots at the same target.
After all shots, count each shot that lands and stops near the target as a success and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
4 days scheduled
Control Short Iron Flight. Hit close to flag and stop missing greens. Focus on Precision, Mechanics, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Short irons (9,8).
Day 37
Program: Control Short Iron Flight
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a target for your 9 or 8 iron.
Place two markers, one left and one right of the target, about 5% of the distance from your ball to the flag.
Hit 18 shots curving left to right around the left marker, and 18 shots curving right to left around the right marker.
Use the same setup for every shot.
Try to curve the ball around the marker and get close to the target.
A shot is successful if the ball curves around the marker and lands near the flag.
When finished, count your successful shots out of 36 and enter your score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 38
Program: Control Short Iron Flight
Work only on backswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one flag or target on the range suitable for short irons (9 or 8).
Hit 36 shots using only short irons (9 or 8), focusing solely on backswing.
Use at most two backswing thoughts or tasks to produce any ball flight pattern.
Set up the same for each shot, using the same swing thoughts.
After each shot, observe the ball flight relative to the target.
Finish all 36 shots, switching irons if desired. At the end, total the number of successful shots and enter your score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 39
Program: Control Short Iron Flight
Simulate X number of GIR (Green in Regulations) using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of greens hit.
Pick a flag for your 9 or 8 iron on the range.
Make a green zone around the flag with cones, buckets, or imagine a small circle (5% of the distance to the flag).
Split 36 shots into 3 groups of
Try to land each shot in the green zone.
Change between 9 and 8 iron, but keep ball setup the same.
Count how many balls landed in the green zone when all 36 are done. Enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 40
Program: Control Short Iron Flight
Work only on impact and follow through using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or marker on the range suitable for your 8- or 9-iron shots.
Hit 36 shots, all aiming at the same target.
Focus on good contact and smooth swings with your 8- or 9-iron.
Set up the ball the same way every time.
After completing all 36 shots, count how many balls landed within a 5-foot area around the target.
Enter your score out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 29 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Control Short Iron Flight. Hit close to flag and stop missing greens. Focus on Precision, Mechanics, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Short irons (9,8).
Day 41
Program: Control Short Iron Flight
Work only on downswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or target on the driving range suitable for short irons (9 or 8).
Take 36 shots using only the 9 or 8 iron.
Focus solely on your downswing, using at most two swing thoughts or tasks to control the ball flight.
Aim at the same single target for all 36 shots.
Count each ball that lands and stays near the target as a success.
Add up the number of successful shots out of 36 and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 42
Program: Control Short Iron Flight
Work only on takeaway using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Set up a single target suitable for your 8 or 9 iron.
Hit 36 shots aiming exclusively at this target.
Focus on your takeaway, working on at most two takeaway thoughts or tasks to influence the ball flight.
Keep your setup and stance consistent throughout the drill.
After each shot, check if the ball lands near the target.
Count the shots that land near the target as successes.
After 36 shots, enter your number of successes in the app out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 43
Program: Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go
Work only on backswing using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a target about 200 yards away to aim at.
Put the ball on the tee and get ready with your normal driver setup.
Hit 36 driver shots at the target, focusing on at most two backswing thoughts or tasks.
After each shot, assess the ball flight and your control based on your backswing focus.
Count how many shots feel controlled and on target.
Add up your total successful shots out of 36 and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Day 44
Program: Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Place three landing zones around the flag, each 15 yards/meters apart.
Hit 36 shots using only a driver.
Aim 12 shots at each landing zone.
Start with any zone and hit 12 shots at it.
Move to the next zone and hit 12 shots, then do the same for the last zone.
Count each shot that lands and stays in its zone as a success.
Add up your successful shots and enter the score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
3 days scheduled
Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go. Control driver arc and match swing to trajectory. Focus on Trajectory, Precision, Mechanics. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Driver.
Day 45
Program: Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or target to aim for with your driver.
Put three markers on the ground to make landing zones. Put each zone 15 yards/meters apart in a line.
Hit 36 driver shots, divided into three sets of 12 shots.
Try to get all 12 shots in the same zone for each set. First set, aim for zone
Second set, zone
Third set, zone
Hit the balls one at a time, keep each ball inside the current zone.
Finish when 12 balls have landed in each zone (zone 1, then zone 2, then zone 3).
Count every shot that finishes inside the right zone as a success.
At the end, add up successful shots and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 46
Program: Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go
Work only on takeaway using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Set up a single target flag at a distance where the ball can be seen easily.
Hit 36 shots using a driver, focusing solely on your takeaway.
Concentrate on at most two takeaway thoughts or tasks to produce a consistent ball flight toward the target.
Watch each shot carefully and observe the ball flight.
Count how many shots land and stop near the target.
After all 36 shots, record your total successes out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 33 | 30 | 28 | 24 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 47
Program: Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one flag or target on the driving range to aim at for the whole drill.
Hit 36 shots with your driver, in 3 groups of 12 shots.
In each group, do 6 pairs of two different shot types, taking turns between them.
Group 1: Hit 6 fades and 6 draws, alternating each time, always aiming at the same target.
Group 2: Hit 6 high shots and 6 low shots, alternating, always at the same target.
Group 3: Hit 6 pull/fade shots and 6 push/draw shots, alternating, always at the target.
Try to make each shot match the right shape and land close to the target.
Count every shot that lands near the target and has the right shape as a success.
After all 36 shots, add up your number of successes and enter your score in the app out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 4 |