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Course Flagship Program

12 Week Flagship Program for Haga Nordhaug

We studied the course and made a flagship practice program specifically for Haga Nordhaug. 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

45

Modules

9

Frequency

4 days/week

Week 13 days

Putting·9 ft (3m) only

Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 12.3

Weeks 1–23 days

Putting·Long (20+ ft)

Sink All Long Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Module HCP 0.7

Weeks 2–33 days

Short Game·Mixed

Keep Ball Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–57 days

Short Game·Pitch

Land Close To Pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–65 days

Short Game·Sand

Sand Shot 5–15 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0

Weeks 6–87 days

Short Game·Bump'n'Run

How close can you get? Challenge your short game limits

Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 27.2

Weeks 8–93 days

Driving Range·Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots

Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–104 days

Driving Range·Long irons (4,3,2)

Control the spin: height and roll as needed

Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 30.6

Weeks 10–127 days

Driving Range·Driver

Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?

Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 26.3

Flagship curriculum

How the 12-week plan unfolds

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.

Week 13 daysDay 13

Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt

Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 9 ft (3m) only.

PuttingDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 12.3

Module skill breakdown

Alignment
37%
Aim
25%
Precision
12%
Weeks 1–23 daysDay 46

Sink All Long Putts

Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on distance: long (20+ ft).

PuttingDifficulty · ExpertModule HCP 0.7

Module skill breakdown

Visualization
35%
Dispersion
27%
Distance Control
27%
Weeks 2–33 daysDay 79

Keep Ball Near Hole

Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: mixed.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Scoring
44%
Distance Control
34%
Visualization
22%
Weeks 3–57 daysDay 1017

Land Close To Pin

Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: pitch.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Aim
30%
Scoring
24%
Alignment
19%
Weeks 5–65 daysDay 1822

Sand Shot 5–15 Yds

Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: sand.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control
28%
Scoring
25%
Alignment
15%
Weeks 6–87 daysDay 2331

How close can you get? Challenge your short game limits

Challenge limits, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 27.2

Module skill breakdown

Precision
27%
Scoring
18%
Aim
14%
Weeks 8–93 daysDay 3234

Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots

Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: wedges (lw,sw,gw,pw).

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Mechanics
45%
Precision
28%
Trajectory
27%
Weeks 9–104 daysDay 3538

Control the spin: height and roll as needed

Draw or fade long irons, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: long irons (4,3,2).

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 30.6

Module skill breakdown

Trajectory
26%
Precision
25%
Mechanics
23%
Weeks 10–127 daysDay 3945

Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?

Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on club: driver.

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 26.3

Module skill breakdown

Trajectory
31%
Precision
23%
Mechanics
19%

Program snapshot

Avg HCP focus

12.3

Intermediate

Skill pillars

Alignment · Aim · Precision · Stroke · Visualization · Scoring

Host course

Haga Nordhaug

Weekly Plan

Flagship breakdown by week and day

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.

Week 1 – Module

4 days scheduled

Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt. Check putter angle and square feet to the line. Focus on Alignment, Aim, Precision. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 9 ft (3m) only.

D1

Day 1

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20

Program: Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt

Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.

Putting18 min
Diagram for Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
1

Hit 30 putts from 9 ft over a chalk line.

2

Draw a straight line to show start line.

3

Enter number of putts holed out of 30 attempts in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions30
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score23181513119753
D2

Day 2

Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20

Program: Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt

Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.

Putting18 min
Diagram for Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20
1

Hit 30 putts from 9 ft (3 m) using two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.

2

Enter score. Total number of putts holed, out of 30 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions30
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score241816141210864
D3

Day 3

Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20

Program: Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt

Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.

Putting18 min
Diagram for Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
1

Hit 30 putts from 9 feet under a hanging string.

2

Enter score in the app, out of 30 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions30
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score241916141210863
D4

Day 4

Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]

Program: Sink All Long Putts

Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.

Putting18 min
Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
1

Hit 10 balls from 25 ft (8 m), circle radius is 2.5 ft (0.8 m)

2

Move to 35 ft (12 m), use a 3.5 ft (1.2 m) circle, hit 10 balls

3

Move to 45 ft (15 m), use a 4.5 ft (1.5 m) circle, hit 10 balls

4

Hit 10 putts per distance, total 30 putts

5

Stop the ball inside the circle, eyes closed

6

Count how many balls stopped inside the circle

7

Enter the number of balls that stopped inside the circle, out of 30 attempts, in the app

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions30
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score24181513119752

Week 2 – Module

4 days scheduled

Sink All Long Putts. Hit putts with both left and right breaks and focus on ball roll and finish position. Focus on Visualization, Dispersion, Distance Control. This module is for Putting, specifically working on Long (20+ ft).

D1

Day 5

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]

Program: Sink All Long Putts

Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.

Putting18 min
Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]
1

Hit 6 putts to each field (30 putts total).

2

Start at the nearest field, then move to farther fields.

3

Enter total putts that stopped in all fields, out of 30 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions30
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score29272522201815128
D2

Day 6

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]

Program: Sink All Long Putts

Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.

Putting18 min
Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]
1

Hit 6 putts into each field, with eyes closed.

2

Start at the closest field and move to farther ones.

3

Enter total putts that stopped inside all fields, out of 30 attempts, in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions30
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score2624221917151296
D3

Day 7

DIY Course Easy

Program: Keep Ball Near Hole

Make a DIY 9 hole easy-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for DIY Course  Easy
1

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

2

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

3

Play all 9 holes once (18 shots total).

4

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

5

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

6

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

7

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129272318141074
D4

Day 8

DIY Course Easy

Program: Keep Ball Near Hole

Up to 5 players play easy-difficulty 9 hole ‘PAR 2’ DIY course. Best final score wins.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for DIY Course  Easy
1

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

2

Each hole is a PAR 2 challenge.

3

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

4

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

5

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

6

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

7

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074

Week 3 – Module

4 days scheduled

Keep Ball Near Hole. Mix short game shots and make par. Focus on Scoring, Distance Control, Visualization. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Mixed.

D1

Day 9

DIY Course Easy

Program: Keep Ball Near Hole

Make a DIY 9 hole easy-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for DIY Course  Easy
1

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

2

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

3

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

4

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

5

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

6

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

7

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262318141074
D2

Day 10

Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Program: Land Close To Pin

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.</p>

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
1

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

2

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

3

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

4

Split 36 shots into 3 groups of

5

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

6

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

7

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

8

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

9

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074
D3

Day 11

Pitch | Fairway | Flat

Program: Land Close To Pin

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Pitch | Fairway | Flat
1

Pick two spots on the fairway that are 30 to 60 yards from the hole.

2

Put three targets on the green, spaced at least 6 feet apart.

3

Hit 18 pitch shots from the first spot and 18 pitch shots from the second spot.

4

From each spot, hit 6 shots to each target.

5

Line up and aim at each target before hitting.

6

Count every shot that lands close to the target and stops there as a success.

7

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028252218141074
D4

Day 12

Pitch| Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets

Program: Land Close To Pin

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Pitch| Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
1

Put 36 balls into 6 piles with 6 balls in each pile between 30 and 60 yards from the hole.

2

Place 3 flags on the green far apart and label them A, B, and C.

3

Hit 36 pitch shots, in 3 sets of 12 shots.

4

Hit 12 balls so they stop within 10 feet of flag A.

5

Hit 12 balls so they stop within 10 feet of flag B. Use any pile.

6

Hit 12 balls so they stop within 10 feet of flag C.

7

Hit from any pile and change piles or targets as needed.

8

Count each shot that stops within 10 feet of the target as a success.

9

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302825201612963

Week 4 – Module

4 days scheduled

Land Close To Pin. Keep par safe and land close to pin. Focus on Aim, Scoring, Alignment. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Pitch.

D1

Day 13

Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Quadrants

Program: Land Close To Pin

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Quadrants
1

Scatter 40 balls in 8 lines of 5 balls each, spaced 1 yard/meter apart, between 30 and 60 yards/meters from the hole.

2

Divide a 15-foot (5-meter) circle around the hole into 4 equal quadrants using string or tees.

3

Hit 36 pitch shots, in 8 groups of 5 balls each, aiming at a specific quadrant for each group.

4

For each group of 5 shots, pick one quadrant as the target and try to stop all 5 balls inside it.

5

Change target quadrant after every group, using all 4 quadrants at least once. The last group can target any quadrant.

6

Count every ball that stops in the chosen quadrant as a success.

7

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262218141074
D2

Day 14

Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet

Program: Land Close To Pin

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
1

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

2

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

3

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

4

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

5

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

6

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

7

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

8

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

9

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

0

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218131074
D3

Day 15

Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill

Program: Land Close To Pin

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.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
1

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

2

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

3

Split 36 shots into 2 groups of

4

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

5

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

6

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

7

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

8

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262218141063
D4

Day 16

Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Program: Land Close To 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.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
1

Make 8 lines with 5 balls in each line, spread out the lines on grass about 30 to 60 meters from the hole.

2

Put 6 flags around the green, each at least 3 meters apart.

3

Use 36 balls, split into 6 groups of 6 balls.

4

For each group, pick one flag and hit all 6 balls to land near that flag.

5

Move to the next flag and hit the next group, until using all 6 flags.

6

Count each ball that stops within 3 meters of the flag.

7

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074

Week 5 – Module

4 days scheduled

Land Close To Pin. Keep par safe and land close to pin. Focus on Aim, Scoring, Alignment. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Pitch.

D1

Day 17

Pitch | Rough | Flat

Program: Land Close To Pin

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Pitch | Rough | Flat
1

Set up 3 targets on the green, 6 feet apart in a straight line. These are Target A (closest), Target B (middle), and Target C (farthest).

2

From rough ground 30 to 60 yards away, place the ball and get ready to pitch at the targets.

3

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

4

Aim the first 12 shots at Target A, trying to land and stop the ball inside that area.

5

Aim the next 12 shots at Target B, trying to land and stop the ball inside that area.

6

Aim the last 12 shots at Target C, trying to land and stop the ball inside that area.

7

Keep everything else the same each time, only change which target you aim at.

8

Count a shot as a success if the ball lands and stops inside the correct target area.

9

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302825211612963
D2

Day 18

Sand | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x

Program: Sand Shot 5–15 Yds

Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Sand | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
1

Arrange 10 piles of balls in two lines that cross at a right angle, with 5 piles in each line. Each pile has 3 or 4 balls.

2

Place the piles 3 yards or meters apart, between 20 and 40 yards or meters from the hole, in sand bunkers and not on the green.

3

On the green, mark two target circles around the hole: an inner circle with a 6-foot or 2-meter radius (bullseye) and an outer circle with a 15-foot or 5-meter radius (outer bullseye).

4

Take 36 sand shots in total. Do 18 shots aiming for the inner bullseye, then 18 shots for the outer bullseye (including the inner).

5

Start at any pile and hit one sand shot at a time, trying to land the ball in the target area.

6

After 18 shots at the inner bullseye, switch to the outer bullseye for the next 18 shots.

7

Count each ball that stops inside the targeted circle as a success. Balls outside the outer circle are misses.

8

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282418141063
D3

Day 19

Sand | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x

Program: Sand Shot 5–15 Yds

Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Sand | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
1

Place two piles of balls in the sand 20-40 yards from the hole.

2

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

3

Hit 36 shots: 18 aimed for the small circle, 18 aimed for the area between the small and big circles.

4

Hit 18 balls, trying to land them in the small circle.

5

Hit 18 balls, trying to land them in the area between the two circles.

6

A ball in the right area counts as a success.

7

Count the number of balls in the right spots as you go.

8

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302825201612853
D4

Day 20

Sand - Long

Program: Sand Shot 5–15 Yds

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sand.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Sand - Long
1

Pick two different spots in the bunker, 40 to 60 yards from the hole.

2

Put 3 markers in a straight line on the green, about 6 feet apart near the hole.

3

Hit 36 shots in total: 18 from the first spot and 18 from the second spot.

4

From the first spot, hit 6 balls at each target, any order.

5

Do the same from the second spot: 6 balls at each target.

6

A shot is good if the ball stops near the target.

7

Count how many balls land close to the targets.

8

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028252218141074

Week 6 – Module

4 days scheduled

Sand Shot 5–15 Yds. Escape safely and land close to pin. Focus on Distance Control, Scoring, Alignment. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Sand.

D1

Day 21

Sand | Parallel Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

Program: Sand Shot 5–15 Yds

Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Sand | Parallel Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
1

Make 4 straight lines of 9 balls each in the sand bunker, with 1 foot between each ball.

2

Place the lines 3 yards apart from each other, and make sure all balls are between 20 and 40 yards from the hole.

3

On the green, make two circles: a small circle around the hole (6-foot radius) and a bigger circle (15-foot radius).

4

Hit 36 balls in total: 12 try for the small circle, 12 try for the big circle but outside the small, 12 can land anywhere on the green.

5

Hit the first 12 balls aiming for the small circle.

6

Hit the next 12 balls aiming for the big circle but outside the small one.

7

Hit the last 12 balls onto the green without worrying where they end up.

8

Count each ball that stops where it is supposed to for that round.

9

Add up how many balls landed in the right spots out of 36 tries and enter your score in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3331282419151174
D2

Day 22

Sand | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets

Program: Sand Shot 5–15 Yds

Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Sand | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
1

Set up 6 piles of 6 balls each around the sand, with each pile 20 to 40 yards from the hole.

2

Place 3 markers or flags on the green, each spaced 6 to 8 feet apart, to create Target 1, Target 2, and Target

3

There are 36 shots total: 12 shots aimed at each target.

4

Hit 12 shots from any pile aiming at Target

5

Hit 12 shots at Target 2, then 12 shots at Target

6

Count a shot as a success if the ball stops within 3 feet of the target marker.

7

Add up the number of successful shots after all 36 are hit, and enter the total score out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028252117131074
D3

Day 23

Bump-n-Run | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Program: How close can you get? Challenge your short game limits

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 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
1

Set up 10 piles of balls with 4 balls in each pile, in two lines 5 to 10 yards apart, and each pile 2 yards apart in its line.

2

Place 9 stop zones on the green using markers. Space them so each is easy to aim at.

3

Divide 36 shots into 9 groups of 4 shots.

4

Hit 4 shots at each stop zone. Hit from any pile, but keep ball setup the same.

5

After 4 shots to one zone, move to the next zone. Keep going until all 9 zones are done.

6

Count how many shots stop inside the target zone for each group.

7

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285
D4

Day 24

Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets

Program: How close can you get? Challenge your short game limits

Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop bump-n-run shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
1

Arrange 40 balls into 10 piles with 4 balls in each pile. Set the piles in two lines that cross each other near the green. The two lines should be 6 yards apart. Each pile in a line is 2 yards from the next pile.

2

Pick 3 target flags on the green. Space the targets 6 feet apart in a line or triangle so each one can be aimed at.

3

Hit 36 bump-and-run shots, in 3 sets of 12 shots. For each set, aim all 12 shots at one of the target flags (Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 3).

4

Start at any pile and try to hit the ball so it lands inside a 10-foot circle around the chosen target. Do this for 12 shots, then move to the next target and do it again, until all 36 shots are done.

5

Use different piles as you like for variety, but always set up the same way for each shot.

6

Count each shot that stops inside the 10-foot circle as a success.

7

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score312926221713963

Week 7 – Module

4 days scheduled

How close can you get? Challenge your short game limits. Pinpoint accuracy and challenge limits. Focus on Precision, Scoring, Aim. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.

D1

Day 25

Bump-n-Run | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x

Program: How close can you get? Challenge your short game limits

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.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
1

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.

2

On the green, mark two target zones: an inner circle with a 6-foot radius and an outer circle with a 15-foot radius.

3

Hit 36 shots: 18 to the inner circle, 18 to the outer circle.

4

Hit shots from any pile, switch between piles and lines.

5

Count a shot as a success if it stops in the target zone.

6

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285
D2

Day 26

Bump-n-Run | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets

Program: How close can you get? Challenge your short game limits

Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
1

Set up 10 piles of balls in two lines 3 yards/meters apart. Each line has 5 piles spaced 4 yards/meters apart.

2

Put the piles between 1 and 10 yards/meters from the green and 5 to 30 yards/meters from the hole.

3

Pick 3 targets on the green, spaced evenly apart.

4

Split 36 shots into 3 sets of

5

Aim first 12 shots at the left target.

6

Aim next 12 shots at the center target.

7

Aim last 12 shots at the right target.

8

Do not move the ball setup, only change the target.

9

Count how many balls land closest or in the scoring area for the right target, and enter your score out of 36.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262217131074
D3

Day 27

Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Program: How close can you get? Challenge your short game limits

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.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
1

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.

2

On the green, mark 9 stop zones using tees, string, or buckets. Arrange the zones in 3 rows of 3, spaced evenly.

3

Hit 36 bump-n-run shots. Divide them into 9 groups of 4 shots.

4

Hit 4 shots from one ball line toward Stop Zone

1

Try to stop each ball in that zone.

5

Switch to the other ball line and hit 4 shots toward Stop Zone

6

Keep switching ball lines and hit 4 shots at each stop zone in order (Zone 1 to Zone 9).

7

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

8

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285
D4

Day 28

Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Program: How close can you get? Challenge your short game limits

Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop bump-n-run shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
1

Place two lines of 18 balls each next to the green, 1 foot apart. Lines are at right angles, 5 to 10 yards apart.

2

Mark 9 stop zones on the green using buckets, tees, or string. Make 3 groups with 3 zones each, spaced evenly.

3

Hit 36 bump-and-run shots: 12 at each group of 3 zones (4 shots per zone).

4

From the first line, hit 12 shots at the first group of 3 zones (4 shots per zone).

5

Move to the second line, hit 12 shots at the second group of 3 zones (4 shots per zone).

6

Go back to the first line and hit 12 shots at the third group of 3 zones (4 shots per zone). Enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

7

Count each success where the ball stops in the target zone. Add all successes for your score.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score2927252218141074

Week 8 – Module

4 days scheduled

How close can you get? Challenge your short game limits. Pinpoint accuracy and challenge limits. Focus on Precision, Scoring, Aim. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.

D1

Day 29

Bump-n-Run | Fairway | Flat

Program: How close can you get? Challenge your short game limits

Hit bump-n-run two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Fairway | Flat
1

Put 2 rows of 20 golf balls each on flat grass near the green, 5 yards apart.

2

Make sure both rows are between 5 and 30 yards from the hole, and keep all balls on the fairway, not on the green.

3

Split the 36 shots into 3 groups of

2

First 12 shots, try to land the ball within 5 feet left of the hole.

4

Next 12 shots, try to land the ball within 5 feet right of the hole.

5

Last 12 shots, aim to land the ball in a 5-foot circle around the hole.

6

Hit every third ball from each row: start with one row (balls 1, 4, 7, etc.), then switch to the other row, and keep going until all 36 shots are done.

7

Count each ball that stops in the right target area as a success for that group.

8

When all 36 tries are finished, add the successful shots and enter your score in the app, out of 36.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074
D2

Day 30

Bump-n-Run | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Program: How close can you get? Challenge your short game limits

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.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
1

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.

2

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

3

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

4

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

5

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

6

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

7

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285
D3

Day 31

Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Flat

Program: How close can you get? Challenge your short game limits

Hit bump-n-run two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
1

Place two straight lines of 18 golf balls each on flat ground near the green.

2

Space the lines 5 yards apart and put them 5 to 30 yards from the hole.

3

Hit 36 bump-and-run shots.

4

In the first line, hit every third ball, skipping the two in between.

5

At the end of the first line, switch to the second line and do the same. Alternate lines until all 36 shots are hit.

6

Place three target zones on the green in a line.

7

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

8

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

9

For the last 12 shots, aim for the farthest zone.

0

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

1

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074
D4

Day 32

Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through

Program: Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots

Work only on impact and follow through using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through
1

Pick one target on the range suitable for wedge shots (LW, SW, GW, and/or PW).

2

Set up the ball the same way for all shots.

3

Hit 36 shots total, focusing solely on solid contact and follow through.

4

Work on at most two impact and follow through thoughts or tasks to produce consistent ball flight.

5

Switch between wedges throughout the exercise.

6

Count every shot that lands close to the target (within a clubface length) as a success.

7

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3331292621161285

Week 9 – Module

4 days scheduled

Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots. Perfect wedge swing and consistent wedge contact. Focus on Mechanics, Precision, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW).

D1

Day 33

Wedges (LW to PW) | Takeaway

Program: Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots

Work only on takeaway using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | Takeaway
1

Pick a flag or marker suitable for wedge shots (use any wedge).

2

Hit 36 wedge shots, all aimed at the same target.

3

Focus on takeaway throughout all shots, using at most two takeaway thoughts or tasks.

4

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

5

Enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074
D2

Day 34

Wedges (LW to PW) | Downswing

Program: Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots

Work only on downswing using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | Downswing
1

Pick a flag or target suitable for wedges (LW, SW, GW, or PW).

2

Hit 36 wedge shots aiming at the same single target.

3

Use any wedges; keep the ball setup the same, and focus on your downswing.

4

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

5

Record how many shots were successful out of 36 in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285
D3

Day 35

Long irons (4,3,2) | 3 Landing Zones

Program: Control the spin: height and roll as needed

Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | 3 Landing Zones
1

Pick one flag or target for long irons (4, 3, or 2 iron).

2

Mark three landing zones about 10 yards/meters apart around the flag using cones, buckets, or markers.

3

Hit 36 shots, split into three groups of 12 shots.

4

For the first 12 shots, aim for Landing Zone

5

For the next 12 shots, aim for Landing Zone

6

For the last 12 shots, aim for Landing Zone

7

Switch between 4, 3, and 2 irons if wanted, but set up the ball the same way each time.

8

Count shots that land and stop in the right landing zone as a success.

9

When finished, add up the successful shots and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129272318141063
D4

Day 36

Long irons (4,3,2) | Backswing

Program: Control the spin: height and roll as needed

Work only on backswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Backswing
1

Pick a target on the range for long irons about 150 to 200 yards away.

2

Prepare 36 balls. Keep ball placement and setup the same each time.

3

Use long irons only (4, 3, or 2-iron), switching between clubs throughout the 36 shots.

4

Aim all shots at the same target with a smooth backswing, focusing on at most two backswing thoughts to produce the desired ball flight.

5

After each shot, check if the ball flies smoothly and goes toward the target.

6

Count a shot as a success if it matches your backswing and ball flight goals.

7

When finished, count how many successful shots you made out of 36 and enter your score in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score312926221713964

Week 10 – Module

4 days scheduled

Control the spin: height and roll as needed. Control long iron spin and draw or fade long irons. Focus on Trajectory, Precision, Mechanics. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Long irons (4,3,2).

D1

Day 37

Long irons (4,3,2) | Low/Mid/High Shot

Program: Control the spin: height and roll as needed

Produce low/mid/high shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Low/Mid/High Shot
1

Pick one target suitable for long irons (4, 3, or 2 iron).

2

Divide 36 balls into 3 groups of

3

Hit 12 low shots aimed at the same target.

4

Hit 12 mid-height shots aimed at the same target.

5

Hit 12 high shots aimed at the same target.

6

Keep ball setup the same, only change swing to vary shot height.

7

Count how many balls land close to the target.

8

After 36 shots, count successes and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302825201612964
D2

Day 38

Long irons (4,3,2) | Downswing

Program: Control the spin: height and roll as needed

Work only on downswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Downswing
1

Pick a clear target or flag on the driving range suitable for long irons (4, 3, or 2 iron).

2

Hit 36 shots total, all aimed at the same target.

3

Use only long irons (4, 3, or 2 iron) and switch clubs between shots.

4

Focus on your downswing, working on at most two downswing thoughts or tasks to produce the desired ball flight.

5

Count how many shots hit the target area and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302825201612964
D3

Day 39

Driver | Ladder Challenge

Program: Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?

Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Driver | Ladder Challenge
1

Pick a flag or target to aim for with your driver.

2

Put three markers on the ground to make landing zones. Put each zone 15 yards/meters apart in a line.

3

Hit 36 driver shots, divided into three sets of 12 shots.

4

Try to get all 12 shots in the same zone for each set. First set, aim for zone

1

Second set, zone

2

Third set, zone

5

Hit the balls one at a time, keep each ball inside the current zone.

6

Finish when 12 balls have landed in each zone (zone 1, then zone 2, then zone 3).

7

Count every shot that finishes inside the right zone as a success.

8

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285
D4

Day 40

Driver | Takeaway

Program: Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?

Work only on takeaway using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Driver | Takeaway
1

Set up a single target flag at a distance where the ball can be seen easily.

2

Hit 36 shots using a driver, focusing solely on your takeaway.

3

Concentrate on at most two takeaway thoughts or tasks to produce a consistent ball flight toward the target.

4

Watch each shot carefully and observe the ball flight.

5

Count how many shots land and stop near the target.

6

After all 36 shots, record your total successes out of 36 in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3330282418141074

Week 11 – Module

4 days scheduled

Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?. Match swing to trajectory and control driver arc. Focus on Trajectory, Precision, Mechanics. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Driver.

D1

Day 41

Driver | Impact and Follow Through

Program: Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?

Work only on 'impact and follow through' using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Driver | Impact and Follow Through
1

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

2

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

3

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

4

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262318141063
D2

Day 42

Driver | Backswing

Program: Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?

Work only on backswing using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Driver | Backswing
1

Pick a target about 200 yards away to aim at.

2

Put the ball on the tee and get ready with your normal driver setup.

3

Hit 36 driver shots at the target, focusing on at most two backswing thoughts or tasks.

4

After each shot, assess the ball flight and your control based on your backswing focus.

5

Count how many shots feel controlled and on target.

6

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028252218141063
D3

Day 43

Driver | Low/Mid/High Shot

Program: Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?

Produce low/mid/high shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Driver | Low/Mid/High Shot
1

Pick a clear, far target suitable for driver shots.

2

Get 36 balls: 12 for low, 12 for mid, 12 for high shots.

3

Keep your setup the same; only change ball flight height.

4

Hit all 36 driver shots—12 low, 12 mid, and 12 high—aiming at the same target.

5

After completing the shots, record how many were good out of 36 in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262218141074
D4

Day 44

Driver | 3 Landing Zones

Program: Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?

Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Driver | 3 Landing Zones
1

Place three landing zones around the flag, each 15 yards/meters apart.

2

Hit 36 shots using only a driver.

3

Aim 12 shots at each landing zone.

4

Start with any zone and hit 12 shots at it.

5

Move to the next zone and hit 12 shots, then do the same for the last zone.

6

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

7

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Week 12 – Module

1 day scheduled

Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?. Match swing to trajectory and control driver arc. Focus on Trajectory, Precision, Mechanics. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Driver.

D1

Day 45

Driver | Opposite Shots Challenge

Program: Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?

Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Driver | Opposite Shots Challenge
1

Pick one flag or target on the driving range to aim at for the whole drill.

2

Hit 36 shots with your driver, in 3 groups of 12 shots.

3

In each group, do 6 pairs of two different shot types, taking turns between them.

4

Group 1: Hit 6 fades and 6 draws, alternating each time, always aiming at the same target.

5

Group 2: Hit 6 high shots and 6 low shots, alternating, always at the same target.

6

Group 3: Hit 6 pull/fade shots and 6 push/draw shots, alternating, always at the target.

7

Try to make each shot match the right shape and land close to the target.

8

Count every shot that lands near the target and has the right shape as a success.

9

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141064