Hit Every Long Putt
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: long (20+ ft).
Module skill breakdown
Course Flagship Program
We studied the course and made a flagship practice program specifically for Villafranca. 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
13
Days
51
Modules
9
Frequency
4 days/week
Putting·Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.5
Short Game·Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Short Game·Sand
Thread the gap: bunker shot through a narrow landing zone
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 18.7
Short Game·Pitch
Land 3–4 Feet From Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 16.2
Driving Range·Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Driving Range·Short irons (9,8)
How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Driving Range·Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Driving Range·Driver
Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 30.6
Driving Range·Mid irons (7,6,5)
Reduce Mid-Iron Misses
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.5
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.
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: long (20+ ft).
Module skill breakdown
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.
Module skill breakdown
Precision from tough lie, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: sand.
Module skill breakdown
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: pitch.
Module skill breakdown
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: short irons (9,8).
Module skill breakdown
Thread the gap, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: short irons (9,8).
Module skill breakdown
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: woods (hy,5w,3w).
Module skill breakdown
Match swing to trajectory, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: driver.
Module skill breakdown
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: mid irons (7,6,5).
Module skill breakdown
Program snapshot
Avg HCP focus
17.5
Intermediate
Skill pillars
Distance Control · Visualization · Dispersion · Accuracy · Scoring · Alignment
Host course
Villafranca
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
Hit Every Long Putt. Work on alignment and starting line and repeat same distance putts to master touch. Focus on Distance Control, Visualization, Dispersion. This module is for Putting, specifically working on Long (20+ ft).
Day 1
Program: Hit Every Long Putt
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Hit 10 putts from 25 ft (8 m). The circle radius is 2.5 ft (0.8 m), about one putter length.
Move to 35 ft (12 m). Circle radius is 3.5 ft (1.2 m). Hit 10 putts.
Move to 45 ft (15 m). Circle radius is 4.5 ft (1.5 m). Hit 10 putts.
Count how many putts stopped inside the circle and enter the total out of 30 attempts in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 2
Program: Hit Every Long Putt
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Pick a side of the hole and hit 5 putts from the shortest tee at 20 ft (6 m).
Move to the other two tees in line and hit 5 putts from each.
Repeat for the other sides of the hole.
Enter number of putts that stopped inside the circle, out of 45 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 43 | 41 | 39 | 36 | 32 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 15 |
Day 3
Program: Hit Every Long Putt
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Hit 10 putts from 20 ft and try to stop the ball on the fringe.
Hit 10 putts from 30 ft.
Hit 10 putts from 40 ft.
Enter total number of putts that stopped on the fringe, out of 30 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 25 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 4
Program: Hit Every Long Putt
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Hit 5 putts to the first field 20-25 feet (6-8 m).
Hit 5 putts to the next field at 25-30 ft (8-10 m).
Keep hitting 5 putts to each field until the last field.
Count all putts that stopped inside each field. Enter the total score in the app, out of 25 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 25 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 5 |
4 days scheduled
Make Par Around the Green. Roll the ball low and straight and use a short swing. Focus on Scoring, Distance Control, Alignment. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.
Day 5
Program: Make Par Around the Green
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.
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.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Day 6
Program: Make Par Around the Green
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) next to the green. Scatter into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land bump-n-run shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
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.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 7
Program: Make Par Around the Green
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 8
Program: Make Par Around the Green
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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
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.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 33 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
4 days scheduled
Make Par Around the Green. Roll the ball low and straight and use a short swing. Focus on Scoring, Distance Control, Alignment. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.
Day 9
Program: Make Par Around the Green
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 10
Program: Thread the gap: bunker shot through a narrow landing zone
Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand 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 36 golf balls in 9 piles, each with 4 balls, in a sand bunker 20–40 yards from the hole.
Make 9 stop zones on the green in a 3 by 3 grid using tees, string, or markers.
Hit 4 sand shots to each stop zone, for 36 shots total.
Start from any pile and aim for the first stop zone.
After 4 shots to one zone, move to the next zone and keep going until all 9 zones are done.
Count each shot that stops inside the correct stop zone as a success.
Add your successful shots out of 36 and enter your score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Day 11
Program: Thread the gap: bunker shot through a narrow landing zone
Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop sand shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Set up 40 balls in 10 piles of 4 balls each. Arrange 5 piles in one line, spaced 5 yards apart. Arrange another 5 piles in a line crossing the first line, spaced 2 yards apart.
Place 3 flags on the green, 10 yards apart, as targets named Target 1, Target 2, and Target
Hit 36 sand shots in total, with 12 shots at each target.
Take 4 shots from each pile, moving to the next pile after 4 shots. Change which target you aim at for each pile in order (Target 1, then Target 2, then Target 3, then repeat).
Count shots that stop within 10 feet of the intended target as successful.
Add up your 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 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 12
Program: Thread the gap: bunker shot through a narrow landing zone
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) in the sand into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land sand shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Put 36 golf balls into 9 piles of 4 balls each in the sand bunker. Make two lines, each pile 2 yards apart, lines 5 to 10 yards apart.
On the green, make three landing zones in a straight line, each zone 6 feet apart.
Hit 36 sand shots from the bunker to the green.
Divide the 36 shots into three groups of
Aim the first 12 at the first zone, next 12 at the second zone, last 12 at the third zone.
Hit shots from any pile, same setup for all shots.
Count successful shots that land and stop in the right zone.
After all 36 shots, write down how many went in the intended zones out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Thread the gap: bunker shot through a narrow landing zone. Thread the gap and precision from tough lie. Focus on Distance Control, Precision, Dispersion. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Sand.
Day 13
Program: Thread the gap: bunker shot through a narrow landing zone
Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Lay out 4 lines of 9 balls each, spaced 1 foot apart.
Put these lines on grass, 20 to 40 yards from the hole for sand shots.
On the green mark 4 equal quadrants, each a 6-foot circle around the hole.
Hit 36 sand shots, in 4 groups of
For each group of 9 shots, try to stop balls inside one specific quadrant.
Start with quadrant 1 and hit 9 shots, then do the same for quadrants 2, 3, and
Count how many balls stop inside the planned quadrant.
Add the number of successful stops.
Enter your total successes out of 36 attempts in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 14
Program: Thread the gap: bunker shot through a narrow landing zone
Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop sand shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Arrange two lines of 18 balls each in the sand. Keep balls 1 foot apart. Lines are 5 to 10 yards apart.
On the green, make a 10-foot circle and divide into 4 parts. Number the parts 1 to
Hit 36 sand shots, in 4 groups of
Hit 9 balls from the first line aiming for part
Hit 9 balls from the second line aiming for part
Hit 9 balls from the first line aiming for part
Hit 9 balls from the second line aiming for part
Count a success if a ball stops in the right part.
Keep balls in place, only switch lines when told.
Count total successful shots in the correct parts, and enter your score 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 15
Program: Thread the gap: bunker shot through a narrow landing zone
Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop sand shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Arrange 36 balls in 2 straight lines in the sand, 18 balls in each line, balls 1 foot apart, lines 5 to 10 yards apart.
Mark two circle targets on the green: inner Bullseye 6-foot radius, outer Bullseye 15-foot radius around the hole.
Hit all 36 balls from the sand aiming for the target circles on the green.
Hit 3 balls from one line, then 3 from the other line, repeat until all 36 are hit.
Balls inside the inner Bullseye count as 'birdie', balls inside the outer (but outside inner) count as 'par'.
Count total balls in the Bullseye circles as your score, enter the number 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 16
Program: Thread the gap: bunker shot through a narrow landing zone
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 |
4 days scheduled
Thread the gap: bunker shot through a narrow landing zone. Thread the gap and precision from tough lie. Focus on Distance Control, Precision, Dispersion. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Sand.
Day 17
Program: Thread the gap: bunker shot through a narrow landing zone
Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop sand shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Place two lines of 18 balls each in the sand bunker. Lines are 1 foot apart per ball, perpendicular to each other, and 5-10 yards apart.
On the green, mark 9 stop zones in groups of 3 per row (front, middle, back) using buckets or tees or string.
Hit 36 sand shots, divided into 9 groups of 4 shots.
For each group, try to land the ball in the correct stop zone, starting with the front 3, then middle 3, then back
Switch between the two lines of balls each time.
Count a success when the ball stops in the correct zone.
Add up successful shots and enter your total 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 18
Program: Thread the gap: bunker shot through a narrow landing zone
Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop sand shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Place 40 balls in a sand bunker. Make 2 lines with 18 balls each, 1 foot apart, crossing each other.
Pick 4 targets 20-40 yards from the bunker.
Assign 9 shots to each target, switching between the 2 ball lines for each target.
For the first target, hit 9 balls from the first line. Try to get each ball within 10 feet of the target.
Switch to the second line. Hit 9 balls to the second target, aiming within 10 feet again.
Keep switching lines and targets until all 36 shots are done.
Count all successful shots that end up within 10 feet of the target.
Enter your total number of successful shots out of 36 attempts in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 19
Program: Land 3–4 Feet From Hole
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Put 3 target zones on the green: left, center, right. Each 5 feet apart.
Put 12 balls in a pile, 30-60 yards from the hole, in deep rough.
Hit 12 shots trying to land in Zone A.
Hit 12 shots trying to land in Zone B.
Hit 12 shots trying to land in Zone C.
Keep balls in the same spot and rough for all shots.
Count each ball that lands and stays in the right zone.
After 36 shots, enter your number of successes into the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Day 20
Program: Land 3–4 Feet From Hole
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Set up 10 piles of balls in two lines. Each line has 5 piles, and the piles are 3 yards apart. Piles are between 30 and 60 yards from the hole.
On the green, mark 4 circular target zones. Each is 9 feet in radius.
Make 36 pitch shots. For each target zone, make 9 shots.
For each shot, aim to land and stop the ball in the correct target zone.
After 9 shots in one zone, switch zones and repeat until all 4 are done.
Count each shot that stops in the right zone as a success.
Total successful shots out of 36 attempts and enter score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Land 3–4 Feet From Hole. Land 3-4 feet away and save par on approaches. Focus on Alignment, Accuracy, Distance Control. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Pitch.
Day 21
Program: Land 3–4 Feet From Hole
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Set up 3 targets on the green or fringe, in a straight line, 6 feet apart.
Place 3 piles of 12 golf balls each, 30 to 60 yards away in deep rough.
From the first pile, hit 12 shots at the first target.
From the second pile, hit 12 shots at the second target.
From the third pile, hit 12 shots at the third target.
Use the same setup for all shots.
Count each ball that lands in the target as a success.
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 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Day 22
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 23
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 |
Day 24
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 |
4 days scheduled
Control Short Iron Flight. Control flight and stop missing greens. Focus on Precision, Mechanics, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Short irons (9,8).
Day 25
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 |
Day 26
Program: Control Short Iron Flight
Produce low/mid/high shots using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one target suitable for short irons (9 or 8 iron).
Use the same ball setup and position for all shots.
Hit 36 shots in 3 groups of 12: 12 low shots, 12 mid shots, and 12 high shots, all aimed at the same target.
Try to make each shot fly at the correct height: low, mid, or high.
Count shots that land close and stop near the target as successes.
After all 36 shots, total 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 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 27
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 28
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 |
4 days scheduled
Control Short Iron Flight. Control flight and stop missing greens. Focus on Precision, Mechanics, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Short irons (9,8).
Day 29
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 |
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| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 30
Program: How close can you get? Challenge your limits
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 |
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| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 31
Program: How close can you get? Challenge your limits
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 |
Day 32
Program: How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Complete the 5 Ball Flights Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or target for short irons (8 or 9 iron) on the range.
Hit 35 shots total, in 5 groups of 7 shots.
Each group uses a different ball flight: straight, draw, fade, pull-fade, push-draw.
For each group, hit 7 shots in a row with that flight shape, aiming at the target.
Switch between 8 and 9 irons if needed.
A shot is successful if the shape matches the goal and lands near the target.
Do all 5 flight types for 35 shots total, then enter your score in the app, out of 35 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
How close can you get? Challenge your limits. Leave tap-ins and get close to pin. Focus on Precision, Scoring, Aim. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Short irons (9,8).
Day 33
Program: How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Hit 12 balls to each quadrant using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Pick a flag or target to aim at with your 8 or 9 iron.
Place four cones or markers around the flag to create four equal areas. Put them about 5% of the distance to the flag in four directions.
Hit 36 shots total: 9 to each area.
Use your 8-iron or 9-iron as you want, but hit 9 shots to each area.
Switch between areas in any order. Try to land each ball in the correct area.
Count each ball that lands and stays in the right area as a success.
Add up your successful shots out of 36 and record your score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
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| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 34
Program: How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one target on the driving range for short irons (9 or 8 iron).
Break the test into 4 groups of 9 shots (36 total shots).
In each group, hit alternating pairs of opposite shot types: fade/draw, high/low, pull/fade, push/draw.
Hit 5 pairs, but drop 1 shot from the last pair so each group is 9 shots.
Use only 9 or 8 irons with the same ball setup for every shot.
Try to make each shot land near the target and curve the right way.
Count as a success if the shot matches the shape and lands near the target.
Do all 4 groups for a total of 36 shots.
Add up your successful shots out of 36 attempts and enter the total in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
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| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Day 35
Program: How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Produce low/mid/high shots using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one target suitable for short irons (9 or 8 iron).
Use the same ball setup and position for all shots.
Hit 36 shots in 3 groups of 12: 12 low shots, 12 mid shots, and 12 high shots, all aimed at the same target.
Try to make each shot fly at the correct height: low, mid, or high.
Count shots that land close and stop near the target as successes.
After all 36 shots, total 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 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 36
Program: How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Use imagination to hit any type of shot within self-set boundaries, using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one flag/target suitable for short irons (8 or 9).
Use existing objects around you to creatively imagine hazards and boundaries (such as water, sand traps, out-of-bounds, or edges of the green) around that target.
Hit 36 shots with the same setup, aiming all balls at this one target.
Focus on landing the ball in the imagined target area and minimizing large misses.
Count how many shots land and stay in the correct target zone.
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 |
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| Score | 29 | 27 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways. Stay on fairways and control 3-wood dispersion. Focus on Precision, Trajectory, Mechanics. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Woods (Hy,5W,3W).
Day 37
Program: Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 38
Program: Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Work only on downswing using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
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| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 39
Program: Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Produce straight shots using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
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| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 40
Program: Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Produce low/mid/high shots using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
4 days scheduled
Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice. Match swing to trajectory and control driver arc. Focus on Trajectory, Precision, Mechanics. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Driver.
Day 41
Program: Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice
Produce low/mid/high shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a clear, far target suitable for driver shots.
Get 36 balls: 12 for low, 12 for mid, 12 for high shots.
Keep your setup the same; only change ball flight height.
Hit all 36 driver shots—12 low, 12 mid, and 12 high—aiming at the same target.
After completing the shots, record how many were good out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
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| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 42
Program: Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice
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 43
Program: Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Day 44
Program: Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice
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 |
4 days scheduled
Reduce Mid-Iron Misses. Reduce misses and control trajectory. Focus on Distance Control, Dispersion, Precision. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Mid irons (7,6,5).
Day 45
Program: Reduce Mid-Iron Misses
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Choose 6 different targets at medium distance for irons 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, and
Match each target with the correct iron, from 9 to
Hit 36 shots in total, 6 shots at each target.
Try to land shots within 5% of the flag distance.
Aim to get at least 2 shots in the 5% zone for each target.
Switch between targets and irons as you go. Any order is fine.
Count each shot that lands inside the 5% zone.
At the end, enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
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| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 46
Program: Reduce Mid-Iron Misses
Discover opportunities amongst irons undiscovered shots and clubs worth putting to action more often. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Select 6 irons: 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, and
Place two markers for each iron: one cone and one flag in a line.
Hit 6 shots with each iron, aiming to land the ball between the cone and the flag.
Hit 36 shots in total.
Only count balls that land between the markers.
Count how many balls landed between the markers and enter the score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
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| Score | 28 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 47
Program: Reduce Mid-Iron Misses
Discover tendencies by hitting various ball flights to various distances, using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Set up 5 cones 10 yards apart on the driving range.
Mark 3 corridors, each 8 yards wide, between the cones.
Hit 35 iron shots in total.
Split the shots into 5 groups of 7, aiming at each cone in turn.
Try to land each shot inside the 8-yard corridor by the target cone.
Count each shot that lands in the right corridor and distance as a success.
When finished, count your successful shots out of 35 and enter score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
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| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 48
Program: Reduce Mid-Iron Misses
Discover strengths amongst irons a go-to shots and clubs worth utilizing. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Set up 3 flags or targets in a field, spaced apart for medium iron shots (about 80-150 yards). Label them Target A, Target B, and Target C.
Hit 36 shots total: 12 shots at each target.
Use different irons for each target, like 9-iron for Target A, 6-iron for Target B, 3-iron for Target C.
Hit 12 shots at Target A, then 12 at Target B, then 12 at Target C. Keep setup and routine the same.
Count shots that land within 10 yards of each target. These are successes.
Add up your successful shots. Enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
3 days scheduled
Reduce Mid-Iron Misses. Reduce misses and control trajectory. Focus on Distance Control, Dispersion, Precision. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Mid irons (7,6,5).
Day 49
Program: Reduce Mid-Iron Misses
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one flag/target suitable for mid irons (7, 6, or 5 iron).
Hit 36 shots in total at that single target.
Hit half the shots curving left-to-right and half curving right-to-left. Use different irons if you want.
Stand the same way for every shot. Only try to change the way the ball curves.
If a shot lands close to the target (within a range you decide), count it as a success.
When finished, count how many good shots you got out of 36 and enter your score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
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| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 50
Program: Reduce Mid-Iron Misses
Complete the Ladder Challenge using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Set up three ladder zones on the range, each 6 yards/meters apart, short of the target flag.
Each ladder zone is a target area. The ball must land and stop within 6 yards/meters of the flag.
Hit 36 mid iron shots (using 7-, 6-, or 5-iron) towards the three ladder zones.
Split the 36 shots into 3 sets of
For each set, hit shots in order: first into zone 1, then zone 2, then zone 3, and repeat the ladder sequence three times.
All shots go to the same flag. You can switch clubs (7-, 6-, or 5-iron) any time.
A shot counts as a success only if it lands and stops in the right ladder zone for that shot.
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 |
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| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 51
Program: Reduce Mid-Iron Misses
Discover tendencies amongst irons raise awareness, what is likely to happen in a given situation. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one flag or target on the range for iron shots.
Make five target zones around the flag: center (the flag), short, long, left, right. Use cones, buckets, or imagination.
Hit 35 shots in total.
Hit 7 shots to each target zone: short, long, left, right, center.
Use any iron from 9 to 2, switch clubs each shot if wanted. Ball setup stays the same.
Try to land and stop each ball in the chosen target zone.
Count how many shots stop in the correct zone for each group.
Add up total successful shots out of 35 and enter score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
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| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 |