14 Week Flagship Program for Dick Kidd's Par 3

Hit 30 putts from 6 ft (2 m).

Enter score in the app, out of 30 attempts.

Hit 30 putts from 6 ft using an alignment mirror.

Enter score in the app, out of 30 attempts.

Hit 25 putts from 6 ft through the ball gate.

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

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

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

Hit 40 putts.

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

Set up 4 lines of 9 balls each, with balls 1 foot apart.

Place the lines on grass, 1 to 10 yards from the green, 5 yards between lines.

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

Hit 36 shots, in two groups of 18 shots.

For the first 18 shots, aim for the small circle. For the next 18 shots, aim for the big circle.

Hit balls in order from any line, switch lines as wanted.

Count each ball that stops in the right circle as a success.

After 36 shots, count how many hit their target circles and enter your score in the app out of 36 attempts.

Put 36 balls into 6 piles of 6 balls each around the chipping area, between 1 and 10 yards from the green, and 5 to 30 yards from the hole.

On the green, make two rings around the hole with string or tees: a small ring with a 6-foot radius and a bigger ring with a 15-foot radius.

Split your shots into two groups of

For the first 18 shots, try to land the ball inside the small ring (6-foot radius).

For the next 18 shots, try to land the ball inside the big ring but outside the small ring.

Hit one ball at a time from any pile. Do 18 shots for the first target, then do 18 shots for the second target.

Count every ball that stops inside the target ring as a success.

After all 36 shots, add up how many landed in the right rings and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Set up 10 piles of balls with 4 balls in each pile.

Make 3 landing zones on the green, 6 feet apart in a straight line.

Hit 36 shots, with 12 shots at each landing zone.

Start from any pile and try to land 12 balls in the first landing zone.

After 12 shots, aim 12 shots at the second zone, then 12 at the third zone.

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

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

Prepare 36 balls in two sets of

Pick one uphill spot, 5-20 yards from the hole, for 18 tries.

Make three target zones on the green around the hole: left, center, right.

Hit 6 balls at each target zone in order: left, center, right.

Move to a downhill spot, 5-20 yards from the hole, and do the same.

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

After 36 tries (18 uphill, 18 downhill), add up your successful shots and enter your score in the app, out of 36.

Put 36 golf balls into 3 groups of 12 balls. Spread the groups around the green between 1 and 10 yards from the edge and 5 to 30 yards from the hole.

Mark 3 landing zones in a straight line at the edge of the green, each 6 feet (2 meters) apart.

Hit 36 bump-and-run shots: 12 to zone 1, 12 to zone 2, 12 to zone

Use the first set of 12 balls for zone 1, the second set for zone 2, and the last set for zone

Keep ball positions and distances the same for the whole test.

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

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

Put a bucket with 40 balls by the green. Set up two lines of 18 balls each, 1 foot apart. The lines are 6 feet apart.

Pick 3 different targets on the green. Each target should be 6 feet apart from the others.

Hit 12 shots at Target 1 from the first line.

Hit 12 shots at Target 2 from the second line.

Hit 12 shots at Target 3 from the first line.

Use the same setup for all shots. Leave balls in place between 1 and 10 yards from the green, and 5 to 30 yards from the hole.

A shot is a success if it stops within 10 feet of the target.

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

Put 36 balls in 6 piles, each pile has 6 balls. Scatter them around chipping area between 1 to 10 yards from green and 5 to 30 yards from hole.

Place 3 targets in a line at the edge of the green, spaced 6 feet apart.

Split the 36 shots into 3 groups of 12 shots.

Hit first 12 balls as bump-and-run, try to stop them in the first target zone.

Hit next 12 balls at the second target zone, try to stop them there.

Hit the last 12 balls at the third target zone, try to stop them there.

Pick any pile before each group and keep setup simple for every shot.

Count balls in the right target zone. Each one is a point. Enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Set up 9 holes in different easy spots like sand or rough.

Hit 4 shots at each hole (total 36 shots).

Keep the ball setup the same for each shot.

At each hole, use one wedge shot onto the green and finish with putts if needed.

Try to finish each hole in 2 shots or less.

Count each hole finished in 2 shots or less as a success.

After 36 shots, count total successful holes and enter the total out of 36 attempts.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

See how many strokes over or under par you got.

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

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

Put 4 balls at each hole.

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

Finish one hole before going to the next.

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

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

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

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

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

Finish each ball before starting the next one.

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

Count how many strokes it takes for each hole.

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

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

Put 4 balls at each hole, one for each player.

Each ball spot is a PAR 2 hole. Chip or pitch the ball onto the green, then putt until the ball goes in.

Play all 9 holes, hitting one shot to the green and putting until you finish the hole.

Repeat the 9-hole course 4 times for a total of 36 shots.

Count how many shots were used for each hole, compare to PAR 2, and keep score (lower score is better).

When finished, enter how many times you completed holes at or below the expected score out of 36 attempts in the app.

Set up 9 short holes around the practice area. Put one ball per player on different lies like sand, rough, and slopes.

Each hole is a PAR 2 challenge.

Play the 9 holes two times. Take 2 shots per hole each time. This means 36 shots total.

At each hole, hit your wedge or short shot to the green, then putt until you finish the hole.

Go to the next hole when you finish. Do this for all 9 holes, two times.

Count each hole finished in 2 shots or fewer as a success.

Add the number of successful holes. Enter your score in the app out of 36 attempts.

Set up 9 balls in easy spots around the short game area like sand traps and rough. Each ball is its own hole with par

For each ball, hit a wedge shot to the green and putt to finish the hole in as few shots as possible.

After each hole, move to the next ball and do the same until all 9 holes are done.

Do the 9-hole course 4 times, changing ball spots a bit each time, so you have 36 tries.

Add up all your shots for the 36 tries. Par total is

Mark a hole as a success if you finish it in 2 shots or less.

At the end, enter your number of successful holes out of 36 in the app.

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

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

Play all 9 holes once (18 shots total).

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

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

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

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

Set up 9 balls around the green, each 20–40 yards from the green in easy spots.

Each ball is a separate hole. The goal is 2 shots (par) per hole.

Hit one wedge shot to get the ball on the green.

Putt the ball until it is in the hole, trying to use 2 shots or fewer.

Write down the number of shots for each hole.

Finish all 9 holes in order.

Do the 9 holes 3 times with new ball spots each round, for 27 total tries.

Set up 9 more balls in easy spots and play those, so you have 36 tries total.

Count how many holes you finished in 2 shots or less.

Enter your score in the app: number of successful holes out of 36 attempts.

Set up 3 targets on the green, each about 6 feet apart in a line or curve.

Stand in the deep rough, 30 to 40 yards away, where the ground is sloped above or below your feet.

Hit 36 pitch shots: 18 with the ball above your feet, 18 with the ball below your feet.

Divide each set of 18 shots into 3 groups of 6 shots.

For each group, aim all 6 shots at one target, then switch to the next target.

Start with shots when the ball is above your feet: hit 6 shots at Target 1, 6 at Target 2, 6 at Target

Then hit from where the ball is below your feet: 6 shots at Target 1, 6 at Target 2, 6 at Target

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

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

Set up 2 lines of 18 balls each, making 36 balls total, spaced about 1 foot apart, 30 to 60 yards from the green.

On the green, make 4 areas using string or markers inside a circle about 15 feet wide.

Plan to hit 9 balls into each of the 4 areas.

From one ball line, hit 3 balls at the first area.

Switch to the other ball line and hit 3 balls at the second area.

Keep switching lines, hitting 3 balls at a time, until each area has 9 balls aimed at it.

Count how many balls stop in the right area.

After all 36 balls are hit, record the number that landed in the correct spot out of 36 in the app.

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.

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

Set 5 different targets around the green, spaced apart.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Split 36 shots into 2 groups of

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Put 10 piles of balls in two lines that meet at a right angle, 5 to 10 yards apart, with each pile 3 yards apart.

Place the piles 30 to 60 yards from the hole on grass but not on the green.

Mark 3 landing zones on the green with sticks or string, each 6 feet apart in a line.

Hit 36 pitch shots in total, 12 at each landing zone.

For the first 12 shots aim at Landing Zone 1, for the next 12 aim at Zone 2, for the last 12 aim at Zone

Start from any pile and switch piles between shots.

Count a success if the ball lands and stops in the correct zone.

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

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.

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.

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

Hit 36 chip shots, 12 to each target.

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

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

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

Place 3 piles of 12 balls each in deep rough or thick grass between 5 and 30 yards from the hole.

Mark 3 target zones on the green, each zone spaced 6 feet apart, in a straight line from your spot.

Hit 36 chip shots in total, in 3 sets of 12 shots.

For the first 12 shots, aim for Target Zone

Then aim for Target Zone 2 for the next 12 shots.

Aim for Target Zone 3 for the last 12 shots. Enter number of successes in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Alternate between the 3 piles for your shots, keeping the balls in deep rough or thick grass.

Count each shot that stops inside the target zone as a success.

Set up 3 landing zones on the green, each about 6 feet apart in a straight line toward the hole.

Choose one spot in the rough grass, 5 to 20 yards from the hole, to hit from. Do not move this spot.

Hit 36 chip shots—12 to each zone in order.

Hit 12 shots trying to land and stop in the first zone.

Next, hit 12 shots to the second zone.

Then, hit 12 shots to the third zone.

Count every shot that lands and stops in the right zone as a success.

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

Arrange 40 golf balls in 2 lines that cross at right angles. Each line should have 20 balls, about 1 foot apart.

Put this setup on grass 30–60 yards from the hole.

Pick 3 targets on the green or near the hole, at least 10 feet apart.

Split 36 shots into 3 groups of

Stand behind one line and hit 12 pitch shots at the first target, trying to land within 10 feet of it.

Move to the other line and hit 12 shots at the second target.

Go back to the first line and hit 12 shots at the third target.

Count how many balls stop inside 10 feet of the target.

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

Put 36 balls on the grass in 6 lines. Each line has 6 balls. Keep balls 1 yard apart.

Make 3 landing zones on the green using sticks, clubs, or string. Each zone should be 9 feet from the others in a straight line.

Split your shots into 3 groups of

Each group is for one landing zone.

Hit 6 balls from one line to the first zone. Move to another line and hit 6 balls to the same zone. Now you have 12 shots for the first zone.

Do the same for the second and third zones, using 2 lines for each (6 shots per line).

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

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

Line up 36 balls in two lines of 18 balls each. Keep each line 5 to 10 yards apart. Each ball should be about 1 foot apart in the line.

Set up three targets on the green, at least 10 yards apart from each other.

From the first line, pitch 6 balls to each target (18 shots total).

From the second line, pitch 6 balls to each target (18 shots total).

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

Count how many balls stopped within 10 feet of each target, and add all successes together.

Record your total score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Set up 4 lines of balls on the grass, 30 to 60 yards from the hole, with 5 yards between each line.

Put 9 balls in each line, spaced 1 foot apart, for 36 balls total.

On the green, mark 4 circles (quadrants) with string or tees. Each circle should be about 9 feet wide and not overlap.

Start at the first line. Hit each ball, aiming to land about the same number (2 or 3) in each circle.

After one line, move to the next. Keep aiming to put about the same number of balls in each circle. Do this for all 4 lines.

Count how many balls end up fully inside the target circle after each shot.

At the end, enter the number of balls in the circles out of 36 attempts in the app.

Set up 10 piles of balls in two lines, each line has 5 piles, piles in a line are 4 yards/meters apart, and lines are 5 to 10 yards/meters apart.

Put these piles on grass between 30 and 60 yards/meters from the hole, not on the green.

Mark 9 stop zones on the green with buckets, string, or tees. Space the zones evenly.

Use 36 balls. Make 9 groups of 4 balls for each stop zone.

For each stop zone, hit 4 balls trying to stop them inside it. Do this for all 9 zones.

Count how many balls stop inside the right zone.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Hit 36 balls, all aiming at the same target.

Focus on hitting a straight shot with your driver only.

Count how many balls land close to the target area.

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

Pick 3 targets on the driving range: Target 1 (short), Target 2 (medium), Target 3 (long).

Get 36 balls ready.

Hit 12 balls at Target 1, then 12 at Target 2, then 12 at Target

Use any wood club (hybrid, 5-wood, 3-wood, driver); switch clubs if wanted.

Try to hit each ball close to the target.

Count each shot that lands near the flag as a success.

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

Set an alignment stick on the ground pointing at the target.

Put a cone or bucket on each side of the target about 5% of the distance from ball to flag.

Get 36 balls and use a 5-wood, Hybrid, or 3-wood.

Split balls into two groups of 18: - 18 shots curve left to right aiming for the right cone/bucket. - 18 shots curve right to left aiming for the left cone/bucket.

Keep the ball position and setup the same every time; only change curve and club.

After each shot, check if the ball lands in the correct cone/bucket on the right side for the curve.

Count each ball in the correct zone as a success.

When all 36 shots are done, total your number of successful shots and enter your score in the app out of 36 tries.

Pick a target flag suitable for your wood club at the driving range.

Hit 36 shots with your wood club, focusing solely on your backswing.

Concentrate on at most two backswing thoughts or tasks to produce your desired ball flight.

Try to do your backswing as planned for each shot.

Count each shot as a success if the ball lands within 5 yards of the target.

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

Pick one flag or target at a good distance for woods (hybrid, 5-wood, or 3-wood).

Put your ball on the tee as you usually do for woods shots.

Hit 36 shots with your woods, focusing solely on your downswing. Work on at most two downswing thoughts or tasks to influence the ball flight.

Switch between woods (hybrid, 5-wood, 3-wood) throughout the exercise.

Count a shot as a success if it lands and stops near the selected target.

Enter your number of successes in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Pick one target or flag on the range to aim at for all your shots with woods.

Set up the ball the same way for every shot.

Hit 36 shots using woods only, focusing on impact and follow through.

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

You may switch between woods (Hybrid, 5-wood, 3-wood) during the drill as you focus on your impact and follow through.

Count shots that land close to your target line and inside a 10-yard-wide imaginary zone as successful.

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

Pick a flag on the range for woods shots.

Make a landing area near the flag with cones or buckets, about 5% of the distance to the target.

Split 36 shots into 3 groups of

For each group, try to land the ball in the landing area.

Use any woods club: hybrid, 5-wood, or 3-wood. You can change clubs.

After each shot, note if the ball landed in the landing area.

Finish all 36 shots, count the successful ones, and enter your score out of 36.

Choose one target on the range suitable for woods shots (Hy, 5W, or 3W). Keep ball placement and stance the same.

Hit 36 shots in total.

Hit 12 low shots at the chosen target.

Hit 12 mid shots at the same target.

Hit 12 high shots at the same target.

Count each shot that lands on or near the target as a success.

Add up how many of your 36 shots were successes and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Pick one target on the range suitable for woods (Hy, 5W, 3W).

Hit 36 shots total using any wood club, aiming all shots at the same target.

Focus on producing a straight shot with no push or pull for each attempt.

Do not move your ball or change setup. Only aim straight at the target.

After all 36 shots, count the successes where the ball lands in or very close to the target and enter the score in the app.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Pick one target to aim for with your driver.

Make three zones around the target, each zone 25 feet apart, using cones or markers.

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

For the first 12 shots, aim for the first zone.

For the next 12 shots, aim for the second zone.

For the last 12 shots, aim for the third zone and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Use any spot to hit from, but keep your ball setup the same.

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

Pick a flag or target at the distance you want to practice.

Put 9 markers in a circle around the flag, spaced evenly and close to it.

Hit 36 shots with your driver.

Divide your 36 shots into 9 groups of 4 shots, each group aimed at one marker.

For each marker, hit 2 shots curving left, 2 shots curving right.

A shot counts if it finishes between the two markers of a target.

Set up carefully for each shot and try to hit the target the right way.

Count how many shots finished between the markers and enter your score out of 36 in the app.

Pick a flag or marker at a good distance for your driver.

Use the same ball setup and stance every time.

Hit 18 shots using a left-to-right ball flight to the flag.

Hit 18 shots using a right-to-left ball flight to the flag.

Count each ball that lands close to the target as a success.

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

Choose one flag or target on the range to aim at with the driver.

Mark 3 Y-shaped target areas around the flag, each about 15 yards wide.

Hit 36 driver shots.

Hit 12 shots at each Y-area.

Hit shots to the areas in any order.

A shot is a success if it lands in the 15-yard-wide Y-area around the flag.

Count the successful shots for each Y-area.

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