Keep Par Safe
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: pitch.
Module skill breakdown
Course Flagship Program
We studied the course and made a flagship practice program specifically for A-C. The flagship program is made of multiple modules that focus on different aspects of the game. Follow the drills week by week, then day by day.
Program Snapshot
Weeks
12
Days
46
Modules
9
Frequency
4 days/week
Short Game·Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Short Game·Pitch
Dial in your aim: pitch to a tight pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 27.9
Short Game·Bump'n'Run
Thread the gap: precision Bump'n'Runs to a tight pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 22.5
Short Game·Chip
Stick Chip Close To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.5
Short Game·Sand
Set your sights on the flag: aim for a soft landing
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 16.9
Driving Range·Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Driving Range·Short irons (9,8)
Control the height: spin and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 30.6
Driving Range·Driver
Control Driver Flight Path
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.5
Driving Range·Driver
Control Driver Flight Path
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.
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: pitch.
Module skill breakdown
Dial in aim, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: pitch.
Module skill breakdown
Thread the gap, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.
Module skill breakdown
Stick chips near hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: chip.
Module skill breakdown
Pick spot and trust, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: sand.
Module skill breakdown
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: mid irons (7,6,5).
Module skill breakdown
Fade or draw short irons, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: short irons (9,8).
Module skill breakdown
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: driver.
Module skill breakdown
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: driver.
Module skill breakdown
Program snapshot
Avg HCP focus
35.0
Beginner
Skill pillars
Alignment · Aim · Scoring · Distance Control · Accuracy · Dispersion
Host course
A-C
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
Keep Par Safe. Pitch to the green and keep par safe. Focus on Alignment, Aim, Scoring. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Pitch.
Day 1
Program: Keep Par Safe
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.
Find two places in the rough: one uphill, one downhill, both 30 to 40 yards from the hole.
Put three markers at the edge of the green, each about 6 feet apart, to make three target zones (left, center, right).
Hit 36 pitch shots: 18 from uphill, 18 from downhill.
Split shots into six sets of
For each set, aim two shots at each target zone before moving to the next.
Keep ball setup the same. Only change aim for the next target zone.
After each shot, count it as a success if the ball stops in the correct target zone on the green.
After all 36 shots, count how many were successful 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 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 2
Program: Keep Par Safe
Hit 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.
Find a rough area with a slope where the ball is above your feet, 30 to 40 yards from the hole.
Place three targets in a line on the green, about 5 feet apart.
Hit 36 pitch shots: 18 with the ball above your feet, 18 with it below your feet.
For each slope, hit 6 shots at each target.
Hit 6 balls at the first target, 6 at the second, 6 at the third, with the ball above your feet.
Switch to the slope where the ball is below your feet and do the same.
Try to land each ball close and stopped near each target for a success.
Count how many balls stopped inside the target zones and enter the number 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 3
Program: Keep Par Safe
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.
Pick a spot on an uphill slope 30 to 40 yards from the hole.
Put three targets around the hole, about 5 feet apart: left (A), center (B), right (C).
Hit 18 pitch shots from the uphill slope, 6 at each target.
Move to a downhill slope 30 to 40 yards from the hole.
Hit 18 pitch shots from the downhill slope, 6 at each target.
Count every shot that stops within 3 feet of 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 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 4
Program: Dial in your aim: pitch to a tight pin
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Set out 40 balls in 8 lines of 5 balls each on the grass, with each ball 1 yard/meter apart. Place the lines anywhere from 30 to 60 yards/meters from the hole.
Mark two circles on the green around the hole: one with a 6-foot (2-meter) radius and another with a 15-foot (5-meter) radius.
Hit 36 pitch shots, divided into 3 groups of 12 shots.
In each group, hit 6 balls aiming for the smaller circle and 6 balls aiming for the larger circle.
Pick any ball to hit, but finish the required shots to each target zone in each group before moving on.
Score 1 point for each ball inside the small circle, 0.5 points for each ball in the bigger circle but outside the small one, and 0 for any ball outside both circles.
Add the points from all 36 shots and enter your score, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Dial in your aim: pitch to a tight pin. Dial in aim and set sights. Focus on Aim, Scoring, Distance Control. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Pitch.
Day 5
Program: Dial in your aim: pitch to a tight pin
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
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.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 6
Program: Dial in your aim: pitch to a tight pin
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.
Pick a spot on an uphill slope 30 to 40 yards from the hole.
Put three targets around the hole, about 5 feet apart: left (A), center (B), right (C).
Hit 18 pitch shots from the uphill slope, 6 at each target.
Move to a downhill slope 30 to 40 yards from the hole.
Hit 18 pitch shots from the downhill slope, 6 at each target.
Count every shot that stops within 3 feet of 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 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 7
Program: Dial in your aim: pitch to a tight pin
Hit 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.
Find a rough area with a slope where the ball is above your feet, 30 to 40 yards from the hole.
Place three targets in a line on the green, about 5 feet apart.
Hit 36 pitch shots: 18 with the ball above your feet, 18 with it below your feet.
For each slope, hit 6 shots at each target.
Hit 6 balls at the first target, 6 at the second, 6 at the third, with the ball above your feet.
Switch to the slope where the ball is below your feet and do the same.
Try to land each ball close and stopped near each target for a success.
Count how many balls stopped inside the target zones and enter the number 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 8
Program: Dial in your aim: pitch to a tight pin
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Divide 36 balls into 9 groups of 4 balls each. Space each group about 1 yard apart, between 30 and 60 yards from the hole.
On the green, mark 9 stop zones using buckets, string, or tees. Space the zones so you can aim at one at a time.
For each group of 4 balls, aim all shots at one assigned stop zone.
After 4 shots to the first zone, move to the next group and aim all shots at the next zone.
Keep going until you have hit 4 shots to each of the 9 stop zones for a total of 36 shots.
Count how many balls finished in the correct stop zone.
Add up your total successes out of 36 attempts and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
4 days scheduled
Dial in your aim: pitch to a tight pin. Dial in aim and set sights. Focus on Aim, Scoring, Distance Control. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Pitch.
Day 9
Program: Dial in your aim: pitch to a tight pin
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Pick two spots on the fairway that are 30 to 60 yards from the hole.
Put three targets on the green, spaced at least 6 feet apart.
Hit 18 pitch shots from the first spot and 18 pitch shots from the second spot.
From each spot, hit 6 shots to each target.
Line up and aim at each target before hitting.
Count every shot that lands close to the target and stops there as a success.
After all 36 shots, record how many were successful out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 10
Program: Dial in your aim: pitch to a tight pin
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Put two lines of 18 balls on the ground, with lines 5-10 yards/meters apart, and balls 1 foot/30 cm apart in each line.
Mark two circles around the hole: an inner circle with a 6 ft/2 m radius, and an outer circle with a 15 ft/5 m radius.
Hit 36 shots, 18 from each line.
Hit 3 shots from the first line, then 3 from the second line, and keep switching every 3 shots until all 36 are done.
Count balls that stop in the inner or outer circle. Balls outside both circles are misses.
Enter the number of balls inside either circle in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Day 11
Program: Dial in your aim: pitch to a tight pin
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Make 8 lines with 5 balls in each line, spread out the lines on grass about 30 to 60 meters from the hole.
Put 6 flags around the green, each at least 3 meters apart.
Use 36 balls, split into 6 groups of 6 balls.
For each group, pick one flag and hit all 6 balls to land near that flag.
Move to the next flag and hit the next group, until using all 6 flags.
Count each ball that stops within 3 meters of the flag.
Add up total successful shots out of 36 and enter score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 12
Program: Thread the gap: precision Bump'n'Runs to a tight pin
Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop bump-n-run shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Place two parallel lines of balls beside the green. Each line has 18 balls spaced 1 foot apart. The lines are 5 to 10 yards apart.
On the green, mark 9 stop zones using tees, string, or buckets. Arrange the zones in 3 rows of 3, spaced evenly.
Hit 36 bump-n-run shots. Divide them into 9 groups of 4 shots.
Hit 4 shots from one ball line toward Stop Zone
Try to stop each ball in that zone.
Switch to the other ball line and hit 4 shots toward Stop Zone
Keep switching ball lines and hit 4 shots at each stop zone in order (Zone 1 to Zone 9).
Count every ball that stops in the right stop zone as a success.
Add total successful stops 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 |
4 days scheduled
Thread the gap: precision Bump'n'Runs to a tight pin. Thread the gap and challenge limits. Focus on Distance Control, Precision, Scoring. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.
Day 13
Program: Thread the gap: precision Bump'n'Runs to a tight pin
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls next to the green and stop bump-n-run shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Arrange 40 balls into 10 piles of 4 balls each. Place the piles in two parallel lines, 5 to 10 yards apart, with each pile in a line about 2 yards apart.
On the green, mark two target zones: an inner circle with a 6-foot radius and an outer circle with a 15-foot radius.
Hit 36 shots: 18 to the inner circle, 18 to the outer circle.
Hit shots from any pile, switch between piles and lines.
Count a shot as a success if it stops in the target zone.
After 36 shots, 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 14
Program: Thread the gap: precision Bump'n'Runs to a tight pin
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 close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Put 36 balls in 2 lines near the green. Each line has 18 balls about 1 foot apart.
Place the 2 lines so they cross each other like a plus sign, 5 to 10 yards apart.
Put 3 targets about 6 feet apart on the green.
Hit 12 shots at each target, for a total of 36 shots.
Start with one line and hit 12 shots trying to stop the ball within 10 feet of the first target.
Use the other line and hit 12 shots at the second target, same goal.
Hit 12 shots at the third target from either line, trying to keep within 10 feet.
Count each shot that stops within 10 feet of the target.
After 36 shots, write down your number of successful shots out of 36 attempts in the app.
| 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: precision Bump'n'Runs to a tight pin
Hit bump-n-run two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Place two straight lines of 18 golf balls each on flat ground near the green.
Space the lines 5 yards apart and put them 5 to 30 yards from the hole.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots.
In the first line, hit every third ball, skipping the two in between.
At the end of the first line, switch to the second line and do the same. Alternate lines until all 36 shots are hit.
Place three target zones on the green in a line.
For the first 12 shots, aim for the closest target zone.
For the next 12 shots, aim for the middle zone.
For the last 12 shots, aim for the farthest zone.
Count each shot that lands and stops in the correct zone as a success.
After 36 shots, total your number of successful shots out of 36 and enter your score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 16
Program: Thread the gap: precision Bump'n'Runs to a tight pin
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Set up 4 rows of 9 balls each, spaced 1 foot apart. Each row is 3 yards apart.
On the green, use strings or tees to mark 4 circles, each 6 feet wide.
Hit 9 balls at each circle, for a total of 36 shots.
Start at any row. Hit 9 balls at the first circle, then the next 9 at the second, and so on for all circles.
Keep the balls in the same place and aim at the target circle each time.
Count how many balls stop inside each circle after 9 shots.
Add up the number of balls that stopped inside the target circles out of 36, and 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 |
4 days scheduled
Thread the gap: precision Bump'n'Runs to a tight pin. Thread the gap and challenge limits. Focus on Distance Control, Precision, Scoring. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.
Day 17
Program: Thread the gap: precision Bump'n'Runs to a tight pin
Scatter a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop bump-n-run shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Put 40 balls in 8 lines. Each line has 5 balls, about 1 yard apart. Lines can be 1–10 yards from the green and 5–30 yards from the hole.
Mark 9 stop zones on the green using buckets, string, or tees; label them 1 to
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots.
Split the 36 shots into 9 groups of 4 balls.
For each group, try to stop all 4 balls in one stop zone.
Hit 4 balls from one line to the first stop zone.
Move to a different line and hit 4 balls to the second stop zone.
Repeat until 4 balls have been hit to every stop zone.
Count each ball that stops in the right zone as a success.
Add up the total successes out of 36 and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 18
Program: Thread the gap: precision Bump'n'Runs to a tight pin
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 19
Program: Thread the gap: precision Bump'n'Runs to a tight pin
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 20
Program: Thread the gap: precision Bump'n'Runs to a tight pin
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 |
4 days scheduled
Stick Chip Close To Hole. Stick chips near hole and land close to pin. Focus on Distance Control, Scoring, Accuracy. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Chip.
Day 21
Program: Stick Chip Close To Hole
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Put 36 balls into 9 piles. Each pile has 4 balls. Put piles 5 to 30 yards from the hole.
Mark 9 target zones on the green.
Try to hit 4 balls into each zone. Do this for all 9 zones.
Always use the same ball setup. Only change which zone is the target.
Count each ball that stops inside the correct zone.
Add up all the successful shots out of
Enter 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 22
Program: Stick Chip Close To Hole
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 23
Program: Stick Chip Close To Hole
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Make 9 stop zones on the green. Mark them with tees, string, or buckets. Line up or put them in a grid.
Put 36 balls in 4 rows. Each row has 9 balls, spaced 1 foot apart. Put the rows about 5 yards apart on the grass, between 5 and 20 yards from the green.
Plan to hit 4 balls at each of the 9 stop zones. That is 36 shots.
Start at any row of balls. Hit balls, trying to stop each one in the first stop zone.
After 4 tries at the first zone, go to the next zone and do the same. Keep going until you try all 9 zones.
Count a shot as a success if the ball stops completely inside the target zone.
When all shots are done, count the number of successful shots and enter the 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 24
Program: Stick Chip Close To Hole
Up to 5 players 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.
Put 3 equal target zones on the green in a line, 3 to 5 feet apart.
From deep rough on the uphill slope, hit 18 chip shots, 6 to each zone.
Move to deep rough on the downhill slope and repeat: hit 18 chip shots, 6 to each zone.
Always chip from deep rough within 20 yards/meters of the hole. Don’t change setup.
Count shots that land and stop in the target zone as successes.
When you’re done with all 36 shots, count how many landed in a target zone 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
Set your sights on the flag: aim This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Sand.
Day 25
Program: Set your sights on the flag: aim for a soft landing
Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land sand shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
In the sand bunker, make two straight lines of balls. Each line has 18 balls, with 1 foot (30 cm) between each ball. The two lines are 6 to 10 yards (5 to 10 meters) apart.
On the green, set up three landing zones. Mark them with sticks, clubs, or string. Space the zones 6 feet (2 meters) apart in a straight line.
Hit 36 sand shots. Split them into 3 groups of 12 shots.
For the first group, hit from one ball line and aim for the first landing zone.
For the second group, switch to the other ball line and aim for the second zone.
For the last group, go back to the first ball line and aim for the third zone.
Count each shot that lands and stays in the correct zone as a success. After all 36 shots, add up the successful shots and enter the score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 3 |
Day 26
Program: Set your sights on the flag: aim for a soft landing
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sand.
Pick two different spots in the bunker, 40 to 60 yards from the hole.
Put 3 markers in a straight line on the green, about 6 feet apart near the hole.
Hit 36 shots in total: 18 from the first spot and 18 from the second spot.
From the first spot, hit 6 balls at each target, any order.
Do the same from the second spot: 6 balls at each target.
A shot is good if the ball stops near the target.
Count how many balls land close to the targets.
Add up your good shots out of 36 and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 27
Program: Set your sights on the flag: aim for a soft landing
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) in the sand into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop sand shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Put 40 balls into 2 straight lines. Each line has 5 piles of 4 balls.
Make the lines 6-10 yards apart. Piles in each line should be 2 yards apart.
On the green, mark 2 circles around the hole: one small (6 feet from the hole), one big (15 feet from the hole).
Make 36 sand shots in total. Split them into 3 groups of 12 shots.
In the first group, try to land balls in the small circle.
In the second group, try to land balls in the big circle but not in the small one.
In the third group, try to land balls anywhere in the big circle (small or big both count).
Switch to the next pile every shot, changing between the two lines.
Each time a ball stops in the right circle for that group, count it as a success.
After all shots, 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 | 30 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Day 28
Program: Set your sights on the flag: aim for a soft landing
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) in the sand into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop sand shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Set up 9 stop zones on the green in a 3 by 3 grid using buckets, string, or tees.
In the sand bunker, make 9 piles of 4 balls each. Keep piles in straight lines, 2 yards apart, and lines 5-10 yards apart.
Hit 4 shots from each pile, one pile for each stop zone, for a total of 36 shots.
Move to a new pile for each new stop zone.
Keep your setup the same, only change the target stop zone on the green.
Count each ball that stops in the right zone.
Add up the number of successful stops out of 36 attempts and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Set your sights on the flag: aim This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Sand.
Day 29
Program: Set your sights on the flag: aim for a soft landing
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) in the sand into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop sand shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Make 2 lines in the sand with 5 piles of balls in each line. Each pile has 4 balls and is about 2 meters apart.
Put 3 flags on or near the green. Space them about 3 meters apart.
Hit 36 sand shots in total. Split them into 3 sets of 12 shots.
For the first 12 shots, try to land the ball within 3 meters of the first flag. Use any pile.
For the next 12 shots, try to land the ball within 3 meters of the second flag. Switch piles if you want.
For the last 12 shots, try to land the ball within 3 meters of the third flag. Use any pile.
Count only the shots that stop within 3 meters of the target.
After all 36 shots, enter the number of successes out of 36 attempts in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Day 30
Program: Set your sights on the flag: aim for a soft landing
Scatter a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop sand shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Put 35 balls in 7 straight lines, 5 balls per line, 2 feet apart, on grass or a slope, 20–40 yards from the hole, outside the green.
Put 7 flags or markers on the green, one for each line of balls.
For each line, hit the 5 balls from the sand, trying to make each ball stop within 10 feet of the flag for that line.
Do this for all 7 lines and hit a total of 35 shots.
Count each ball that ends up inside the 10-foot circle as a success.
Write down the number of successful shots out of 35 attempts in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 31
Program: Set your sights on the flag: aim for a soft landing
Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop sand shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
In a sand bunker, make two straight lines of golf balls. Put 18 balls in each line, spaced 1 foot apart. Lines should be 5 to 10 yards apart.
On the green, mark two circles around the hole: one with a 6-foot radius and another with a 15-foot radius.
Stand in the bunker 20 to 40 yards from the hole.
Hit 9 shots from the first line, trying to land balls inside the 6-foot circle.
Hit 9 shots from the second line, trying to land balls inside the 15-foot circle but outside the 6-foot circle.
Do steps 4 and 5 two more times, switching lines and targets, until you hit 36 shots total.
Count how many balls stopped inside the 6-foot circle and the 15-foot circle. Enter the 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 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 32
Program: Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Work only on backswing using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or target at a medium distance suitable for hitting mid irons (7, 6, or 5).
Use one mid iron and hit 36 shots aiming at the same target.
For each shot, focus only on your backswing, working with 1 or 2 simple backswing thoughts.
Set up the ball the same way each time and maintain your backswing focus.
Hit all 36 shots and count how many have straight, good ball flight that matches your backswing.
After all shots, count how many were good out of 36 and enter the number 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
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots. Consistent mid iron contact and avoid fat or thin shots. Focus on Mechanics, Precision, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Mid irons (7,6,5).
Day 33
Program: Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Work only on takeaway using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Set up one target area 130-160 yards away suitable for 7, 6, or 5 iron.
Hit 36 balls in total using only 7, 6, or 5 iron, focusing solely on the takeaway.
Work on at most two takeaway thoughts or tasks to produce the desired ball flight.
Switch between 7, 6, and 5 irons throughout the exercise.
Mark a success if the ball lands in or near the target zone (within 3 yards).
Count how many successful shots out of 36 and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 33 | 31 | 28 | 24 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 34
Program: Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag on the range about 120 to 150 yards away for mid irons (7, 6, or 5 iron).
Hit 36 shots total using only mid irons, focusing solely on impact and follow through.
Use one consistent target (the chosen flag) for all shots.
Work on at most two impact and follow through thoughts or tasks to produce your desired ball flight.
Count each shot that lands and stays near the target as a success.
Add the 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 |
Day 35
Program: Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Work only on downswing using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or target suitable for hitting mid irons (7, 6, or 5 iron).
Hit 36 balls in total, in 3 sets of 12 balls each using mid irons only.
Focus solely on your downswing throughout the drill. Work on at most two downswing thoughts or tasks to produce your desired ball flight.
Switch between different mid irons throughout the exercise.
Set up the same way for every shot, aiming all shots at the single target.
Count only the shots that land and stay in the target area.
Add up your successful shots out of 36 and enter your score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 36
Program: Control the height: spin and roll as needed
Work only on impact and follow through using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or marker on the range suitable for your 8- or 9-iron shots.
Hit 36 shots, all aiming at the same target.
Focus on good contact and smooth swings with your 8- or 9-iron.
Set up the ball the same way every time.
After completing all 36 shots, count how many balls landed within a 5-foot area around the target.
Enter your score out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 29 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Control the height: spin and roll as needed. Fade or draw short irons and control short iron height. Focus on Trajectory, Precision, Mechanics. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Short irons (9,8).
Day 37
Program: Control the height: spin and roll as needed
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Day 38
Program: Control the height: spin and roll as needed
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Pick a flag or target on the range for 8 or 9 iron shots.
Put three markers 6 yards apart around the flag to make three landing zones.
Use 36 balls for the test.
Split shots into three groups of
Hit 12 shots at Landing Zone
Hit 12 shots at Landing Zone
Hit 12 shots at Landing Zone
Use 8 or 9 iron as preferred but keep setup and distance the same.
Count balls that stop in the right landing zone as a success.
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 | 27 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 39
Program: Control the height: spin and roll as needed
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 40
Program: Control the height: spin and roll as needed
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 |
4 days scheduled
Control Driver Flight Path. Achieve distance consistency and control flight path. Focus on Scoring, Dispersion, Precision. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Driver.
Day 41
Program: Control Driver Flight Path
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Day 42
Program: Control Driver Flight Path
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: Control Driver Flight Path
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 44
Program: Control Driver Flight Path
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
2 days scheduled
Control Driver Flight Path. Achieve distance consistency and improve driver accuracy. Focus on Scoring, Dispersion, Precision. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Driver.
Day 45
Program: Control Driver Flight Path
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or target to aim for with your driver.
Put three markers on the ground to make landing zones. Put each zone 15 yards/meters apart in a line.
Hit 36 driver shots, divided into three sets of 12 shots.
Try to get all 12 shots in the same zone for each set. First set, aim for zone
Second set, zone
Third set, zone
Hit the balls one at a time, keep each ball inside the current zone.
Finish when 12 balls have landed in each zone (zone 1, then zone 2, then zone 3).
Count every shot that finishes inside the right zone as a success.
At the end, add up successful shots and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 46
Program: Control Driver Flight Path
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |