Stop Missing Short Putts
Focus on alignment, for a 18-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 Ellesmere. 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
11
Days
44
Modules
9
Frequency
4 days/week
Putting·3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.5
Putting·3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Module HCP 1.8
Short Game·Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Short Game·Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Short Game·Bump'n'Run
Lag it close: can you control your rollout every time?
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 18.6
Short Game·Chip
Can you match your plan to your shot?
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.5
Driving Range·Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Driving Range·Long irons (4,3,2)
Long Iron Distance Control
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.5
Driving Range·Driver
Maximize Driver Distance
Difficulty: Expert · Module HCP 0.5
Flagship curriculum
Each module focuses on specific area of the game (Putting, Short Game, Driving Range) for up to two weeks at a time. Follow the curriculum in a given order for best results.
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 3 ft (1m) only.
Module skill breakdown
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on distance: 3 ft (1m) only.
Module skill breakdown
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: chip.
Module skill breakdown
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.
Module skill breakdown
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.
Module skill breakdown
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: chip.
Module skill breakdown
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: short irons (9,8).
Module skill breakdown
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: long irons (4,3,2).
Module skill breakdown
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on club: driver.
Module skill breakdown
Program snapshot
Avg HCP focus
17.5
Intermediate
Skill pillars
Aim · Stroke · Alignment · Scoring · Visualization · Precision
Host course
Ellesmere
Weekly Plan
1 day, 1 drill. Follow the drills and progress through the program. Each drill has instructions and scoring benchmarks to help you track your progress. The drills are designed to build on each other week by week, so try to follow the schedule as closely as possible for the best results.
4 days scheduled
Stop Missing Short Putts. Hit center consistently and focus on alignment. Focus on Aim, Stroke, Alignment. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 3 ft (1m) only.
Day 1
Program: Stop Missing Short Putts
Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.
Hit 50 putts from 3 ft through the ball gate using the plane board.
Enter score in the app, out of 50 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 49 | 47 | 45 | 42 | 38 | 34 | 29 |
Day 2
Program: Stop Missing Short Putts
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: Stop Missing Short Putts
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 4
Program: Focus On Cup Accuracy
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
Hit 50 putts from 3 ft or 1 m using an alignment mirror.
Enter score in the app, out of 50 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 48 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 26 |
4 days scheduled
Focus On Cup Accuracy. Perfect aim and stroke and read subtle breaks. Focus on Scoring, Precision, Aim. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 3 ft (1m) only.
Day 5
Program: Focus On Cup Accuracy
Make 25 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Hit 25 putts from 3 ft through the ball gate.
Enter score in the app, out of 25 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 25 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 |
Day 6
Program: Focus On Cup Accuracy
Make 50 putts in a row.
Hit 30 putts from 3 ft (1 m).
Enter score in the app, out of 30 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 12 |
Day 7
Program: Focus On Cup Accuracy
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Place eight tees around the hole at 3 ft or 1 m.
After making a putt, go to the next tee.
Hit 50 putts. Enter the number of putts made out of 50 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 49 | 47 | 45 | 43 | 41 | 38 | 35 | 30 |
Day 8
Program: Focus On Cup Accuracy
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 |
4 days scheduled
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe. Chip to the green and avoid three-putts. Focus on Aim, Alignment, Scoring. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Chip.
Day 9
Program: Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
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.
Arrange 36 balls in 2 lines of 18 each to form an L shape.
Keep each ball 1 foot apart in each line. Keep 5-10 yards between the two lines.
Place two circles around the hole on the green: one with a 6-foot radius, and one with a 15-foot radius.
From 5–30 yards away, chip 18 balls from the first line, aiming for the circles.
Chip the other 18 balls from the second line, aiming for the circles.
Alternate hitting 3 to 5 shots between the two lines.
Shots inside the small circle = full success. Shots inside the big circle only = partial success.
Count how many balls stopped in each circle and get your score. Enter your total successful shots out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 10
Program: Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Pick a spot in the rough, on an uphill slope, 5–30 yards from the hole.
Put a target at the hole.
Hit 18 chip shots uphill, trying to stop the ball close to the hole.
Move to a downhill spot in the rough, also 5–30 yards from the hole.
Hit 18 chip shots downhill at the same target.
Every 4 shots, check the results and adjust if needed.
Count a success for every ball that finishes close to the hole (like within 3 feet).
Use the same setup for every shot.
After 36 shots, add up your total successes. Enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 11
Program: Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
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.
Set up two target zones on the green: one uphill, one downhill, about 10 feet apart.
Hit 18 chip shots from the uphill slope at the uphill target zone.
Hit 18 chip shots from the downhill slope at the downhill target zone.
Keep ball setup the same for all shots. Only change your target for the slope.
Count shots that stop inside or within 3 feet of the target zone as a success.
Add up all successful shots out of 36 attempts and enter score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Day 12
Program: Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Set up 10 piles of balls in two lines that cross each other. Each line has 5 piles, spaced 3 yards apart, with the lines 5 to 10 yards apart. Place the piles on grass 5 to 30 yards from the hole.
On the green around the hole, make two circles using string or tees: one small circle with a 6 foot radius and one big circle with a 15 foot radius.
Hit 36 chip shots, in 3 sets of 12 shots. - Set 1 (12 shots): Try to stop the ball in the small circle. - Set 2 (12 shots): Try to stop the ball in the big circle but outside the small circle. - Set 3 (12 shots): Try to stop the ball just outside the big circle but close to the hole.
Start at any pile and hit the type of shot for that set. After finishing 12 shots for one set, move to the next set and repeat.
For each shot, if the ball lands in the target zone for that set, count it as a success.
Keep going until all 36 shots are done. At the end, add up your successful shots out of 36 attempts and enter your score 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
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe. Chip to the green and avoid three-putts. Focus on Aim, Alignment, Scoring. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Chip.
Day 13
Program: Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Put 40 golf balls in 8 lines, 5 balls in each line, each ball 1 yard apart.
Set up 8 flags as targets, spaced apart so each one is clear.
Chip all 5 balls from each line to a different target flag.
Aim for all shots to land within 10 feet (3 meters) of the target flag.
Do this for all 8 lines for a total of 40 chips.
Only count 36 shots: skip 4 balls or do 4 fewer shots.
Give a point for each ball that stops within 10 feet (3 meters) of the target.
Add up the number of successes out of 36 attempts and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 14
Program: Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Put 36 balls into 6 piles of 6 balls on the grass, between 5 and 30 yards from the hole.
Place 3 flags or targets on the green, 6 feet apart in a line.
Split the 36 balls into 3 groups of 12 shots.
Hit the first 12 balls to the first flag and try to stop each ball within 10 feet of it.
Hit the next 12 balls to the second flag, trying to stop them within 10 feet.
Hit the last 12 balls to the third flag, again aiming to stop within 10 feet.
Switch which pile you use each time to practice different distances and grass.
Count every ball that stops within 10 feet of its flag as a successful shot.
Add up successful shots out of 36 and enter score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Day 15
Program: Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Find a spot in deep rough on an uphill slope 5 to 30 yards from the hole. Set up the ball the same way each time.
Place three targets around the green in a straight line, 4 feet apart.
Hit 18 chip shots from the uphill slope. Land 6 balls in each target zone.
Move to a deep rough spot on a downhill slope 5 to 30 yards from the hole. Keep the same setup.
Hit 18 chip shots from the downhill slope. Land 6 balls in each target zone.
Count each ball that ends inside the target as a success.
Add up all the successful shots out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Day 16
Program: Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Find a flat spot in deep rough or thick grass, 5 to 30 yards from the hole.
Place three targets on the green in a line, about 4 feet apart.
Hit 36 chip shots in total, split into 3 groups of 12 shots.
For the first 12 shots, aim for Target
For the next 12 shots, aim for Target
For the last 12 shots, aim for Target
Use the same setup for every shot.
Count a success if the ball stops within 2 feet of the target.
Add up how many successes were made out of 36 and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe. Chip to the green and avoid three-putts. Focus on Aim, Alignment, Scoring. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Chip.
Day 17
Program: Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Make 3 target zones on the green. Space them 6 feet apart in a line.
Put 36 balls in 6 piles of 6 around the chipping area, 5–20 yards from the hole.
Hit 12 balls at each target zone (36 attempts total).
Start from any pile. Aim 12 shots at the first zone.
Next, aim 12 shots at the second zone from any pile.
Last, aim 12 shots at the third zone. Count shots that stop in the right zone.
Add up how many shots landed in the correct zone out of 36 attempts. Enter score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Day 18
Program: Keep Ball Close To Hole
Hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Put the ball in the sloped rough, 5 to 30 yards from the hole, with the ball above your feet.
Place three targets evenly spaced left, center, and right of the hole, all about the same distance from your ball.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots: 18 with the ball above your feet and 18 with the ball below your feet.
For each lie, split the 18 shots into 3 groups of 6, one group for each target.
With the ball above your feet, hit 6 shots to the left target, 6 to center, and 6 to right, in any order.
Move the ball below your feet and repeat: 6 shots to left, 6 to center, 6 to right.
Count each shot that stops inside the target area as a success.
Add up your total successful shots and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 19
Program: Keep Ball Close To Hole
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.
Place 18 balls on the uphill slope and 18 balls on the downhill slope between 5 and 30 yards from the hole.
Set up 3 targets on the green, spaced evenly in a 10-foot wide area, labeled Target A, Target B, and Target C.
Hit 18 shots from the uphill slope and 18 shots from the downhill slope, for a total of 36 shots.
For each slope, hit 6 shots at Target A, then 6 shots at Target B, then 6 shots at Target C.
Keep the ball setup the same and do not move from your spot on the slope while hitting each group of shots.
Count each shot that lands and stops in the target zone as a success.
After all 36 shots, count and enter the number of successful shots in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 20
Program: Keep Ball Close To Hole
Up to 5 players compete to land a bump-n-run shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Get 36 balls. Split them into 3 piles of 12 balls.
Make 3 zones on the green with sticks or string. Each zone is 6 feet apart in a line.
On the grass, put each pile of balls at random spots 1 to 10 yards from the green and 5 to 30 yards from the hole. Each pile matches a zone.
Hit 12 shots from the first pile, try to land in the first zone.
Hit 12 shots from the second pile, try to land in the second zone.
Hit 12 shots from the last pile, try to land in the third zone.
Count how many balls land and stop in each zone.
Add up your total 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
Keep Ball Close To Hole. Use a short swing and focus on clean contact. Focus on Scoring, Aim, Distance Control. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.
Day 21
Program: Keep Ball Close To Hole
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop bump-n-run shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Put 40 balls into 8 piles of 5 balls each. Place the piles between 1 and 10 yards from the green and 5 to 30 yards from the hole.
On the green, use string or tees to make 4 equal sections inside a circle with a 6-foot radius around the hole.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots, split into 4 groups of 9 shots. Each group tries to stop the ball in a different section.
Choose any pile and hit 9 shots at the first section. Then do 9 shots for the next section, and repeat for all 4 sections.
For each set of 9 shots, use any pile, but keep the same setup for all shots.
Count each shot that stops in the correct section as a success.
Add up 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 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 22
Program: Keep Ball Close To Hole
Hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Pick two spots between 5 and 30 yards from the hole to hit from.
Place three markers 3 feet apart in a line on the green to make target zones.
Hit 18 shots from the first spot, 6 to each target zone.
Hit 18 shots from the second spot, 6 to each target zone.
Aim for the correct zone each time.
Count shots that stop inside the correct zone as a success.
Add up your successful shots and enter your score in the app out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 23
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 close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
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.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 24
Program: Lag it close: can you control your rollout every time?
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
Lag it close: can you control your rollout every time?. Master touch and feel the green. Focus on Distance Control, Precision, Trajectory. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.
Day 25
Program: Lag it close: can you control your rollout every time?
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.
Prepare 36 balls and make 4 piles of 9 balls each.
Put each pile in a different spot, 1 to 10 yards from the green and 5 to 30 yards from the hole.
Mark 4 areas on the green using string or tees, each area should be about 6 feet across.
Hit 36 bump-n-run shots, trying to land 9 balls in each area.
Start from one pile, aim at one area, and hit all 9 balls. Move to the next pile and area.
Keep going until all 36 shots are done, 9 shots per area.
Count how many balls stopped in the target area each time.
After all 36 shots, enter how many successes out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 26
Program: Lag it close: can you control your rollout every time?
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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Set up 4 lines of 9 balls, each ball 1 foot apart. Lines are 5 yards apart. Place lines 1 to 10 yards from the green and 5 to 30 yards from the hole.
On the green, make 9 stop zones with buckets, string, or tees. Arrange the zones in a grid, 3 rows of
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots in total. Hit 4 balls to each stop zone.
Hit 4 shots to the first zone, then move to the next. Do this until all 9 zones have 4 shots.
Count balls that stop inside the target zone as a success.
Add up the number of successes out of 36 and enter your score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 27
Program: Lag it close: can you control your rollout every time?
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Set up 4 lines of 3 balls each, for one player. Place balls 1 foot apart in each line. Place lines 5 yards apart. Total 36 balls.
On the green, use sticks or string to mark 3 landing zones in a row, each zone 6 feet apart.
Divide the 36 balls into 3 groups of
Aim 12 balls at Landing Zone 1, 12 at Zone 2, and 12 at Zone
Hit all 12 balls at Zone 1, then 12 at Zone 2, then 12 at Zone
Count each ball that stops inside the target zone as successful. After all 36 shots, count how many were successful, and record score out of 36.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 28
Program: Lag it close: can you control your rollout every time?
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls next to the green and hit-and-land bump-n-run shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Set up 9 piles of 4 balls each (36 balls total) near the green. Put the piles on different grass areas between 1 and 10 yards/meters from the green and 5 to 30 yards/meters from the hole.
Use sticks, clubs, or string to mark 3 landing zones (6 feet or 2 meters apart) in a straight line at the edge of the green.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots: 12 to each landing zone (Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 3).
Hit from any pile and switch piles for variety. Hit 12 balls to Zone 1, then 12 to Zone 2, then 12 to Zone
Count each ball that lands and stays inside the target zone as a success.
After all 36 shots, enter total successful shots (out of 36 attempts) in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
4 days scheduled
Lag it close: can you control your rollout every time?. Master touch and feel the green. Focus on Distance Control, Precision, Trajectory. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.
Day 29
Program: Lag it close: can you control your rollout every time?
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 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Place two lines of 18 balls each next to the green, 1 foot apart. Lines are at right angles, 5 to 10 yards apart.
Mark 9 stop zones on the green using buckets, tees, or string. Make 3 groups with 3 zones each, spaced evenly.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots: 12 at each group of 3 zones (4 shots per zone).
From the first line, hit 12 shots at the first group of 3 zones (4 shots per zone).
Move to the second line, hit 12 shots at the second group of 3 zones (4 shots per zone).
Go back to the first line and hit 12 shots at the third group of 3 zones (4 shots per zone). Enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
Count each success where the ball stops in the target zone. Add all successes for your score.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 29 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 30
Program: Can you match your plan to your shot?
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Divide 36 golf balls into 6 piles of 6 balls each.
Set up 3 target areas around the hole: left, center, and right, about 4 feet apart.
Place 3 piles on the uphill side and 3 piles on the downhill side, between 5 and 30 yards away.
Hit 12 balls toward each target area: 12 for left, 12 for center, 12 for right.
Switch between piles on the same slope, but finish all shots for one target before moving to the next.
Count balls that land and stay in the target area as successful.
Add up successful shots 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 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 31
Program: Can you match your plan to your shot?
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Make 6 piles of 6 balls each. Put 3 piles above feet level and 3 piles below feet level, 5 to 30 yards from the hole in tough grass or slopes.
Pick a pile from above feet level. Chip 6 balls at a 3-foot target near the hole.
Repeat with the other two above feet piles. Total 18 shots from above feet.
Do the same with the three below feet piles. Chip 6 balls at the target from each pile. Total 18 shots from below feet.
Count balls that stop in the target as successes. Ignore balls outside the target or off the green.
Add up the number of balls in the target out of 36 shots and enter 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 32
Program: Can you match your plan to your shot?
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.
Get 36 balls. Make 6 piles with 6 balls in each pile. Use 3 piles for above feet lies and 3 piles for below feet lies.
Put the piles in the rough on a slope, between 5 and 20 yards from the hole. Keep the same type of slope for each group (above or below feet).
Mark 2 zones on the green. Zone A is the front half near the hole. Zone B is the back half, farther from the hole.
From each pile, hit 6 chip shots. Aim 3 shots at Zone A and 3 shots at Zone B.
First, chip from the piles with above feet lies, 6 shots each pile, 3 to each zone. Then do the same with below feet piles.
A shot counts as good if it lands and stays in the zone you aimed for.
When done with all 36 shots, count the good shots 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 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Can you match your plan to your shot?. Match plan to shot and visualize perfect chip. Focus on Scoring, Accuracy, Visualization. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Chip.
Day 33
Program: Can you match your plan to your shot?
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.
Gather 36 golf balls. Make 3 piles of 6 balls on an uphill slope and 3 piles of 6 balls on a downhill slope, placing them 5 to 30 yards from the hole.
Mark 3 landing zones on the green in a line, each 6 feet apart; label them Zone 1, Zone 2, and Zone
From each uphill pile, hit 6 chip shots aiming for Zone 1, then Zone 2, then Zone
From each downhill pile, hit 6 chip shots aiming for Zone 1, then Zone 2, then Zone
Count a shot as a success if the ball lands and stops in the intended zone.
After 36 shots, add up how many were successful 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 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Day 34
Program: Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
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 35
Program: Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
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 36
Program: Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
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
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact. Avoid slices and hooks and consistent short iron contact. Focus on Mechanics, Precision, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Short irons (9,8).
Day 37
Program: Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
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 38
Program: Long Iron Distance Control
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one target suitable for long irons (4, 3, 2).
Hit 36 shots using your long irons (4, 3, and 2 irons).
Hit 18 shots curving left-to-right and 18 shots curving right-to-left, all towards the same target.
Keep the same stance and setup for every shot.
Try to make the ball land close to the target.
Count each shot that lands and stays near the target as a success.
Add up your total successful shots and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 39
Program: Long Iron Distance Control
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Pick one flag or target for long irons (4, 3, or 2 iron).
Mark three landing zones about 10 yards/meters apart around the flag using cones, buckets, or markers.
Hit 36 shots, split into three groups of 12 shots.
For the first 12 shots, aim for Landing Zone
For the next 12 shots, aim for Landing Zone
For the last 12 shots, aim for Landing Zone
Switch between 4, 3, and 2 irons if wanted, but set up the ball the same way each time.
Count shots that land and stop in the right landing zone as a success.
When finished, add up the successful shots and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Day 40
Program: Long Iron Distance Control
Complete the Ladder Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Set up one flag target.
Place three landing zones in a line, each 8 yards/meters apart, going toward the flag.
Hit 36 long iron shots in 3 sets of
In each set, aim for the first, then second, then third landing zone in order.
The ball must stop within 8 yards/meters of the flag.
Use long irons only (4, 3, or 2). Switch clubs during the drill if wanted.
Count each shot that lands in the right zone and stops within 8 yards/meters of the flag as a success.
After 36 shots, enter the number of successful shots in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
4 days scheduled
Maximize Driver Distance. Maximize driver distance and advanced fairway accuracy. Focus on Scoring, Precision, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Driver.
Day 41
Program: Maximize Driver Distance
Complete the 5 Ball Flights Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one target for driver shots.
Hit 35 shots in total.
Split into 5 groups of 7 shots.
First 7 shots: hit straight to the target.
Next 7 shots: hit draw to the target.
Next 7 shots: hit fade to the target.
Next 7 shots: hit pull-fade to the target.
Last 7 shots: hit push-draw to the target and enter your number of successful shots out of 35 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Day 42
Program: Maximize Driver Distance
Use imagination to hit any type of shot within self-set boundaries, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one target on the range that is far away and easy to see.
Use your imagination to visualize a hole with hazards around the target, using existing objects like trees, powerlines, or roads as water, sand traps, or out-of-bounds areas.
Hit 36 driver shots aiming at the same target, adjusting your shots to avoid the imagined hazards.
Count a shot as a success if the ball lands close to the target (within 10 yards).
Add up how many shots were successful.
Enter the total number of successful shots out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Day 43
Program: Maximize Driver Distance
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 |
Day 44
Program: Maximize Driver Distance
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 |