Control 9 Ft Putts
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 9 ft (3m) only.
Module skill breakdown
Course Flagship Program
We studied the course and made a flagship practice program specifically for Heartland. 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
Putting·9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.5
Short Game·Pitch
Feel the distance: pitch to different targets and control your rollout
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 23.0
Short Game·Pitch
Feel the distance: pitch to different targets and control your rollout
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 14.7
Short Game·Pitch
Land 2 Feet From Pin
Difficulty: Expert · Module HCP 4.4
Short Game·Bump'n'Run
Roll Ball To 1–2 Feet
Difficulty: Expert · Module HCP 3.4
Short Game·Chip
Land Within 2 Feet
Difficulty: Expert · Module HCP 1.7
Driving Range·Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Driving Range·Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Center of the fairway: reduce misses on approach shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 21.9
Driving Range·Mid irons (7,6,5)
Maximize Mid-Irons In Regulation
Difficulty: Expert · Module HCP 0.5
Flagship curriculum
Each module focuses on specific area of the game (Putting, Short Game, Driving Range) for up to two weeks at a time. Follow the curriculum in a given order for best results.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 9 ft (3m) only.
Module skill breakdown
Feel the distance, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: pitch.
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Feel the distance, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: pitch.
Module skill breakdown
Pitch long distances, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on shot: pitch.
Module skill breakdown
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.
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Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on shot: chip.
Module skill breakdown
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: woods (hy,5w,3w).
Module skill breakdown
Keep within 8 yards, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on club: woods (hy,5w,3w).
Module skill breakdown
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on club: mid irons (7,6,5).
Module skill breakdown
Program snapshot
Avg HCP focus
17.5
Intermediate
Skill pillars
Aim · Alignment · Stroke · Visualization · Scoring · Distance Control
Host course
Heartland
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
Control 9 Ft Putts. Practice uphill and downhill putts and focus on ball roll and finish position. Focus on Aim, Alignment, Stroke. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 9 ft (3m) only.
Day 1
Program: Control 9 Ft Putts
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
Hit 30 putts from 9 ft over a chalk line.
Draw a straight line to show start line.
Enter number of putts holed out of 30 attempts in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 23 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
Day 2
Program: Control 9 Ft Putts
Make 10 out of 20 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Hit 30 putts from 9 ft (3 m) through the ball gate using the plane board.
Enter the number of putts made out of 30.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 24 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
Day 3
Program: Control 9 Ft Putts
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Hit 30 putts from 9 feet under a hanging string.
Enter score in the app, out of 30 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 24 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 3 |
Day 4
Program: Feel the distance: pitch to different targets and control your rollout
Up to 5 players 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.
Set up two target zones on the green, one uphill and one downhill, each marked with flags or cones about 3–5 feet apart.
From the rough slope, 20 to 40 yards away, players hit pitch shots trying to land balls in the uphill or downhill target zone.
Take 36 shots total: 18 to the uphill zone and 18 to the downhill zone.
Hit all 18 shots to the uphill zone first, then to the downhill zone, or switch back and forth if preferred.
Count every ball that stays inside the target zone as a success.
Always set up the ball the same way from the rough slope at 20–40 yards.
After 36 shots, enter the number of successful shots in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Feel the distance: pitch to different targets and control your rollout. Feel the distance and stop close from 30 yards. Focus on Distance Control, Alignment, Accuracy. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Pitch.
Day 5
Program: Feel the distance: pitch to different targets and control your rollout
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Make 4 piles of 9 balls each, with the piles 30–60 yards from the hole on different ground.
On the green, mark out a 15-foot circle around the hole and divide the circle into 4 equal parts.
Hit 9 shots from a pile to try and stop the ball in the first part of the circle.
Move to another pile and hit 9 shots for the second part.
Repeat for the third and fourth parts, from any pile.
Count each ball that stops in the right part as a success.
Enter 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 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Day 6
Program: Feel the distance: pitch to different targets and control your rollout
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Put 10 piles of balls in two lines that meet at a right angle, 5 to 10 yards apart, with each pile 3 yards apart.
Place the piles 30 to 60 yards from the hole on grass but not on the green.
Mark 3 landing zones on the green with sticks or string, each 6 feet apart in a line.
Hit 36 pitch shots in total, 12 at each landing zone.
For the first 12 shots aim at Landing Zone 1, for the next 12 aim at Zone 2, for the last 12 aim at Zone
Start from any pile and switch piles between shots.
Count a success if the ball lands and stops in the correct zone.
After all shots, add up your total successes and enter the score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 29 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 7
Program: Feel the distance: pitch to different targets and control your rollout
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Put 3 target zones on the green: left, center, right. Each 5 feet apart.
Put 12 balls in a pile, 30-60 yards from the hole, in deep rough.
Hit 12 shots trying to land in Zone A.
Hit 12 shots trying to land in Zone B.
Hit 12 shots trying to land in Zone C.
Keep balls in the same spot and rough for all shots.
Count each ball that lands and stays in the right zone.
After 36 shots, enter your number of successes into the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Day 8
Program: Feel the distance: pitch to different targets and control your rollout
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Set up two target zones on the green: one uphill, one downhill. Use cones, clubs, or string to mark each zone about 6 feet wide.
From the fairway slope, 30 to 60 yards away, hit 36 pitch shots.
Split the 36 shots: 18 shots to the uphill zone, 18 shots to the downhill zone.
Keep your stance and ball setup the same for all shots.
First, hit 18 shots to the uphill zone. Then, hit 18 shots to the downhill zone.
Count a success if the ball lands and stays in the target zone.
When finished, add up the number of successful shots, and enter that number 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 |
4 days scheduled
Feel the distance: pitch to different targets and control your rollout. Vary landing spot and stop close from 30 yards. Focus on Distance Control, Accuracy, Alignment. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Pitch.
Day 9
Program: Feel the distance: pitch to different targets and control your rollout
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 with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Get 36 golf balls. Divide into 3 groups of 12 balls.
Set up 3 target zones on the green. Make them easy to see and about the same size.
Go to the rough, 20-40 yards from the hole. Hit 12 balls at the first target zone.
Hit 12 balls at the second target zone from the same spot, same ball setup.
Hit 12 balls at the third target zone the same way.
Keep ball setup on the slope the same for all shots.
Count a shot as a success if it lands and stops in the target zone.
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 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 10
Program: Feel the distance: pitch to different targets and control your rollout
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Place 4 lines of 5 balls. Balls in each line are 1 foot apart. Lines are 5 yards apart and 20 to 40 yards from the hole.
Mark 3 landing zones on the green, each 6 feet apart.
Hit 36 pitch shots, 12 shots at each landing zone.
Use one line for 12 shots at the first zone, another line for 12 shots at the second zone, and the last line for 12 shots at the third zone.
Count a shot as a success if it lands and stops in the correct zone.
Add up successful shots and enter the number 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 11
Program: Feel the distance: pitch to different targets and control your rollout
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Put 36 balls on the grass in 6 lines. Each line has 6 balls. Keep balls 1 yard apart.
Make 3 landing zones on the green using sticks, clubs, or string. Each zone should be 9 feet from the others in a straight line.
Split your shots into 3 groups of
Each group is for one landing zone.
Hit 6 balls from one line to the first zone. Move to another line and hit 6 balls to the same zone. Now you have 12 shots for the first zone.
Do the same for the second and third zones, using 2 lines for each (6 shots per line).
Count each ball that lands and stays in the zone as a success.
Add up your successful shots after all 36 tries and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
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| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 12
Program: Land 2 Feet From Pin
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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 lines of balls on the grass, 30 to 60 yards from the hole, with 5 yards between each line.
Put 9 balls in each line, spaced 1 foot apart, for 36 balls total.
On the green, mark 4 circles (quadrants) with string or tees. Each circle should be about 9 feet wide and not overlap.
Start at the first line. Hit each ball, aiming to land about the same number (2 or 3) in each circle.
After one line, move to the next. Keep aiming to put about the same number of balls in each circle. Do this for all 4 lines.
Count how many balls end up fully inside the target circle after each shot.
At the end, enter the number of balls in the circles out of 36 attempts in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
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| Score | 28 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Land 2 Feet From Pin. Pitch long distances and land 2 feet from pin. Focus on Scoring, Distance Control, Precision. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Pitch.
Day 13
Program: Land 2 Feet From Pin
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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 9 stop zones on the green using markers, buckets, tees, or string.
Place 4 lines of 9 balls off the green, with each ball 1 foot apart. Keep each line 5 yards apart and between 30 and 60 yards from the hole.
Hit 36 pitch shots total, 4 shots for each of the 9 stop zones.
Start at any ball line. Hit 4 balls toward the first stop zone. Repeat for each stop zone, hitting 4 balls per zone.
After each shot, see if the ball stopped in the right zone. Count balls that stopped inside the correct zone.
Keep ball positions and distance the same. Only change your target zone after every 4 shots.
After all 36 shots, count the number of successful shots out of 36 and enter your score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
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| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Day 14
Program: Land 2 Feet From Pin
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Separate 36 balls into 9 piles of 4 balls. Put them between 30 and 60 yards/meters from the hole.
Mark 9 stop zones on the green with tees, string, or markers. Make sure they are spaced out and about the same size.
Hit 36 pitch shots total, with 4 balls aimed at each zone.
Start at any pile and aim for the first zone. After 4 shots, aim for the next zone.
Keep hitting from different piles until you have aimed 4 shots at each of the 9 zones (36 shots total).
Count how many balls land and stop in the right zone.
Enter the number of successes in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
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| Score | 29 | 27 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Day 15
Program: Land 2 Feet From Pin
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.
Set up 10 piles of balls in two lines, each line has 5 piles, piles in a line are 4 yards/meters apart, and lines are 5 to 10 yards/meters apart.
Put these piles on grass between 30 and 60 yards/meters from the hole, not on the green.
Mark 9 stop zones on the green with buckets, string, or tees. Space the zones evenly.
Use 36 balls. Make 9 groups of 4 balls for each stop zone.
For each stop zone, hit 4 balls trying to stop them inside it. Do this for all 9 zones.
Count how many balls stop inside the right zone.
Add up your total successes and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
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| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Day 16
Program: Land 2 Feet From Pin
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Arrange 40 balls into 10 piles. Put them in 2 lines, 5 piles in each line. Each pile is 2 yards apart. The lines are 5 to 10 yards apart.
Place the piles on grass, 30 to 60 yards from the hole.
On the green, mark 9 stop zones. Use buckets, tees, or string lines. Keep the zones separate.
Hit 36 pitch shots from the piles to the green.
Split the 36 shots into 9 groups of
For each stop zone, try to stop 4 balls inside the zone.
Change piles for every shot. Hit one ball from pile 1 to stop zone 1, then another from pile 2 to zone 1, and keep switching until there are 4 shots for each zone.
When finished, count how many balls stopped inside their zones and enter your total score out of 36 attempts in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Land 2 Feet From Pin. Pitch long distances and land 2 feet from pin. Focus on Scoring, Distance Control, Precision. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Pitch.
Day 17
Program: Land 2 Feet From Pin
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Set up 10 piles of balls in two lines, 5 piles in each line, 4 yards/meters between piles, and 5-10 yards/meters between lines.
Place the piles 30 to 60 yards/meters from the hole on any grass.
On the green near the hole, mark 4 areas using string or tees, each area is a quarter-circle with a 9-foot (3-meter) radius.
Hit 36 pitch shots in total, 9 shots toward each area.
Begin at any pile, hit 9 balls to the first area, then move to the next area until all 4 areas are used.
Count every ball that stops inside the area you aimed for as a success.
After 36 shots, count successes and enter the score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
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| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 18
Program: Land 2 Feet From Pin
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Make 3 piles of 12 golf balls each between 30 and 60 yards from the hole.
On the green, set up 3 landing zones in a straight line 9 feet (3 meters) apart.
Hit 36 pitch shots in total, grouped into 3 sets of
Try to land the first 12 shots in Landing Zone 1, the next 12 in Landing Zone 2, and the last 12 in Landing Zone
You can hit from any pile, but keep the ball position the same.
Count every ball that stays in the right landing zone as a success.
After 36 shots, enter the number of successes out of 36 attempts in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
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| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 19
Program: Land 2 Feet From Pin
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.
Make 2 piles of balls in 2 different spots, between 30 and 60 yards from the hole.
On the green, mark 9 stop zones using buckets, string, or tees.
Hit 36 pitch shots. Make 9 groups of 4 shots.
Each group of 4 aims for a different stop zone, so you use all 9 zones.
Take shots from both piles, switching between them as you aim for different zones.
If a shot stops inside the zone you aimed for, count it as a success.
Add how many shots stopped in the zones out of 36 attempts and enter your score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
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| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 20
Program: Roll Ball To 1–2 Feet
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 |
4 days scheduled
Roll Ball To 1–2 Feet. Handle tight lies and roll to tap-in range. Focus on Distance Control, Trajectory, Precision. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.
Day 21
Program: Roll Ball To 1–2 Feet
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 |
Day 22
Program: Roll Ball To 1–2 Feet
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Set up 4 lines of 9 balls, each ball 1 foot apart. Lines are 5 yards apart. Place lines 1 to 10 yards from the green and 5 to 30 yards from the hole.
On the green, make 9 stop zones with buckets, string, or tees. Arrange the zones in a grid, 3 rows of
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots in total. Hit 4 balls to each stop zone.
Hit 4 shots to the first zone, then move to the next. Do this until all 9 zones have 4 shots.
Count balls that stop inside the target zone as a success.
Add up the number of successes out of 36 and enter your score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 23
Program: Roll Ball To 1–2 Feet
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Set up 4 lines of 3 balls each, for one player. Place balls 1 foot apart in each line. Place lines 5 yards apart. Total 36 balls.
On the green, use sticks or string to mark 3 landing zones in a row, each zone 6 feet apart.
Divide the 36 balls into 3 groups of
Aim 12 balls at Landing Zone 1, 12 at Zone 2, and 12 at Zone
Hit all 12 balls at Zone 1, then 12 at Zone 2, then 12 at Zone
Count each ball that stops inside the target zone as successful. After all 36 shots, count how many were successful, and record score out of 36.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 24
Program: Land Within 2 Feet
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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 lines of 9 balls each, 1 foot apart.
Put the lines on grass 5-20 yards/meters from the hole, not on the green.
On the green, make 4 quadrants using string or tees, each about 6 feet in radius.
Hit 36 chip shots in total, 9 to each quadrant.
Start at any ball line and chip 9 balls, aiming for Quadrant
Move to the next line and chip 9 balls to Quadrant
Do the same for Quadrants 3 and 4, 9 balls each.
Count each ball that stops in the target quadrant.
Add up the number of successful shots and enter the total out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Land Within 2 Feet. Get up-and-down consistently and land within 2 feet. Focus on Aim, Distance Control, Precision. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Chip.
Day 25
Program: Land Within 2 Feet
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Set up 4 lines of 9 balls. Balls are 1 foot apart. Each line is 5 yards/meters apart.
Put the lines 5 to 30 yards/meters from the hole, off the green.
Mark 3 landing zones on the green, spaced 6 feet (2 meters) apart.
There are 36 chip shots, split into 3 groups of
Hit the first 12 balls to Landing Zone
Hit the next 12 balls to Landing Zone
Hit the last 12 balls to Landing Zone
Use any line of balls each time. Hit all balls for the current landing zone.
After 12 shots for each zone, switch to the next zone and change lines if wanted.
Count a shot as a success if it lands and stops inside the right zone.
When finished, count how many successes out of 36, and enter score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 26
Program: Land Within 2 Feet
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Set up 10 piles of balls in two lines of 5 piles each, about 5 to 10 yards apart, and space piles 4 yards apart.
Put the piles 5 to 30 yards from the hole on grass, but not the green.
On the green, make two circles around the hole: one with a 6-foot radius, and another with a 15-foot radius.
Hit 36 chip shots from the piles: 4 shots from 6 piles, and 3 shots from 4 piles.
Try to land the ball in the circles. Inside the small circle counts as 'birdie', in the big circle as 'par', and outside as 'bogey'.
Count how many balls stop inside the big (15-foot) circle.
When finished, enter how many were successful out of 36 attempts in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 27
Program: Land Within 2 Feet
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.
Make 10 piles of balls, in 2 lines with 5 piles in each line. Space the lines 5 to 10 yards or meters apart, and piles in each line about 4 yards or meters apart.
Place piles between 5 and 30 yards or meters from the hole, but not on the green.
On the green, mark 9 stop zones using buckets, string, or tees. Put them in a clear 3 by 3 layout.
Hit 36 chip shots, in 9 groups of 4 shots each.
For each group of 4 shots, pick one stop zone to aim at and chip 4 balls towards it from any pile.
Repeat until 4 shots have been aimed at each of the 9 stop zones, making 36 shots in all.
Count only shots that stop inside their chosen stop zone.
Enter the number of successful shots out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
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| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 28
Program: Land Within 2 Feet
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Set up 10 piles of balls in two lines. Each line has 5 piles. The lines are 5 to 10 yards apart. Each pile in a line is 4 yards apart.
Put the piles 5 to 30 yards from the hole on any type of grass.
On the green, make 4 quadrants with string or tees. Each quadrant is about 6 feet wide.
Hit 36 chip shots. Hit 9 shots to each of the 4 quadrants.
Choose a pile and chip 9 balls, aiming for one quadrant.
After 9 shots, switch to the next quadrant. Do this for all 4 quadrants.
A chip that stops inside the right quadrant counts as a success.
After 36 shots, count how many balls stopped in the target quadrants and enter your score in the app out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners. Control 3-wood dispersion and stay on fairways. Focus on Precision, Aim, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Woods (Hy,5W,3W).
Day 29
Program: 3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Produce straight shots using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one target on the range suitable for woods (Hy, 5W, 3W).
Hit 36 shots total using any wood club, aiming all shots at the same target.
Focus on producing a straight shot with no push or pull for each attempt.
Do not move your ball or change setup. Only aim straight at the target.
After all 36 shots, count the successes where the ball lands in or very close to the target and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 30
Program: 3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Produce low/mid/high shots using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Choose one target on the range suitable for woods shots (Hy, 5W, or 3W). Keep ball placement and stance the same.
Hit 36 shots in total.
Hit 12 low shots at the chosen target.
Hit 12 mid shots at the same target.
Hit 12 high shots at the same target.
Count each shot that lands on or near the target as a success.
Add up how many of your 36 shots were successes and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 31
Program: 3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick 3 targets on the driving range: Target 1 (short), Target 2 (medium), Target 3 (long).
Get 36 balls ready.
Hit 12 balls at Target 1, then 12 at Target 2, then 12 at Target
Use any wood club (hybrid, 5-wood, 3-wood, driver); switch clubs if wanted.
Try to hit each ball close to the target.
Count each shot that lands near the flag as a success.
Add up your total successful shots and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 32
Program: 3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Work only on downswing using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one flag or target at a good distance for woods (hybrid, 5-wood, or 3-wood).
Put your ball on the tee as you usually do for woods shots.
Hit 36 shots with your woods, focusing solely on your downswing. Work on at most two downswing thoughts or tasks to influence the ball flight.
Switch between woods (hybrid, 5-wood, 3-wood) throughout the exercise.
Count a shot as a success if it lands and stops near the selected target.
Enter your number of successes in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
4 days scheduled
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners. Control 3-wood dispersion and stay on fairways. Focus on Precision, Aim, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Woods (Hy,5W,3W).
Day 33
Program: 3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Land the ball in the landing spot using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Pick a flag on the range for woods shots.
Make a landing area near the flag with cones or buckets, about 5% of the distance to the target.
Split 36 shots into 3 groups of
For each group, try to land the ball in the landing area.
Use any woods club: hybrid, 5-wood, or 3-wood. You can change clubs.
After each shot, note if the ball landed in the landing area.
Finish all 36 shots, count the successful ones, and enter your score out of 36.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Day 34
Program: 3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Set an alignment stick on the ground pointing at the target.
Put a cone or bucket on each side of the target about 5% of the distance from ball to flag.
Get 36 balls and use a 5-wood, Hybrid, or 3-wood.
Split balls into two groups of 18: - 18 shots curve left to right aiming for the right cone/bucket. - 18 shots curve right to left aiming for the left cone/bucket.
Keep the ball position and setup the same every time; only change curve and club.
After each shot, check if the ball lands in the correct cone/bucket on the right side for the curve.
Count each ball in the correct zone as a success.
When all 36 shots are done, total your number of successful shots and enter your score in the app out of 36 tries.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 35
Program: Center of the fairway: reduce misses on approach shots
Discover tendencies by hitting various ball flights to various distances, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Set up 5 cones in a line, each 10 yards/meters apart, to mark distances between 220 and 300 yards/meters.
Hit 7 shots at each cone for a total of 35 shots.
Use only woods (5-wood, hybrid, or 3-wood), but can switch clubs between shots.
For each shot, try to land the ball near the cone you aim at.
Count and record how many balls land within 15 yards/meters of each cone.
Make sure to hit both the right distance and direction.
After all 35 shots, count how many landed close to the cones and enter your score in the app, out of 35 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 36
Program: Center of the fairway: reduce misses on approach shots
Discover opportunities amongst woods undiscovered shots and clubs worth putting to action more often. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Set up 3 targets in a straight line: a cone to aim at, a flag 10 yards past the cone, and a flag 15 yards past the cone.
Pick 3 different woods: Hybrid, 5 Wood, and Driver.
Hit 12 shots with each club, for 36 shots total, from the same spot each time.
Aim at the cone and try to land the ball between the cone and the far flag.
A shot is successful if it stops between the cone and the far flag.
Count the 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 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
4 days scheduled
Center of the fairway: reduce misses on approach shots. Keep within 8 yards and center fairway hits. Focus on Precision, Dispersion, Scoring. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Woods (Hy,5W,3W).
Day 37
Program: Center of the fairway: reduce misses on approach shots
Discover weaknesses amongst woods shots and clubs to avoid in critical situations. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick two targets: one to aim at, and one cone on the other side as something to avoid.
Put four cones around the main target in a small circle, making a 'precision zone'.
Take 36 shots, using 3 woods clubs (Hy, 5W, Driver), 12 shots with each club.
For each club, try to hit the ball into the 'precision zone' and avoid the obstacle cone.
Change clubs after every 12 shots. Keep your setup and stance the same each time.
Count a shot as a success if it lands inside the precision zone and avoids the obstacle cone.
After 36 shots, add up how many successes you had and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Day 38
Program: Center of the fairway: reduce misses on approach shots
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Set an alignment stick on the ground pointing at the target.
Put a cone or bucket on each side of the target about 5% of the distance from ball to flag.
Get 36 balls and use a 5-wood, Hybrid, or 3-wood.
Split balls into two groups of 18: - 18 shots curve left to right aiming for the right cone/bucket. - 18 shots curve right to left aiming for the left cone/bucket.
Keep the ball position and setup the same every time; only change curve and club.
After each shot, check if the ball lands in the correct cone/bucket on the right side for the curve.
Count each ball in the correct zone as a success.
When all 36 shots are done, total your number of successful shots and enter your score in the app out of 36 tries.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 39
Program: Maximize Mid-Irons In Regulation
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Choose 6 targets at different distances for irons 9 through
Assign each iron (9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2) to hit 4 shots each, for 32 shots total.
Add 4 extra shots using any club and target, for a total of 36 shots.
Try to land each shot within 5% of the distance to the target.
Keep the setup the same for every shot, only aim at different targets.
Count each shot that lands within 5% of the target distance as a success.
After 36 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 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 4 |
Day 40
Program: Maximize Mid-Irons In Regulation
Use imagination to hit any type of shot within self-set boundaries, using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one target suitable for mid irons (7, 6, or 5). Use your imagination to visualize dangers like a tree, road, or cloud near the target.
Hit 36 shots aiming at this single target, switching between 7, 6, and 5 irons as you like.
Try to make each ball stop as close as possible to the flag in the target zone while avoiding the imagined dangers.
Count a shot as good if it stops within 10 yards of the flag and stays inside the target zone.
After all 36 shots, count how many landed inside the zone. Enter your score in the app out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Maximize Mid-Irons In Regulation. Maximize in regulation and advanced accuracy. Focus on Scoring, Distance Control, Precision. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Mid irons (7,6,5).
Day 41
Program: Maximize Mid-Irons In Regulation
Hit 12 balls to each quadrant using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Pick a 5, 6, or 7 iron for the drill.
Choose a flag or mark at a medium distance.
Make a square around the target using four markers, each marker about 5% of the distance to the flag away from it.
Hit 36 shots, divided into 4 groups of 9 shots each.
For each group, aim to land the ball in one specific quadrant.
Start with one quadrant and hit 9 shots, then do the same for each of the other 3 quadrants.
Switch between the 5, 6, or 7 iron any time.
Count each ball that lands and stops in the target quadrant as successful.
Add up your total successful shots and enter your score out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 42
Program: Maximize Mid-Irons In Regulation
Use mid irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
Choose a target flag on the driving range for mid irons (7, 6, or 5 iron).
Mark two circles on the ground: an inner circle with a 5-yard radius, and an outer circle with an 8-yard radius.
Prepare 36 balls.
For the first 12 shots, try to land the ball inside the 5-yard circle.
For the next 12 shots, try to land the ball inside the area between the 5-yard and 8-yard circles.
For the final 12 shots, try to land the ball anywhere inside the 8-yard circle.
Use any 7, 6, or 5 iron, but keep the ball setup the same.
Count how many balls land and stop in the correct circle for that group. Balls outside the 8-yard circle are misses.
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 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 43
Program: Maximize Mid-Irons In Regulation
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one flag or target for mid iron shots (using 7, 6, or 5 iron).
Hit 36 balls in total, divided into 3 sets of 12 shots: - Set 1: 6 fades and 6 draws, switching each time, to the same target. - Set 2: 6 high shots and 6 low shots, switching each time, to the same target. - Set 3: 6 pull/fade shots and 6 push/draw shots, switching each time, to the same target.
Keep ball setup and target the same for every shot.
For each set, work on either shot height or shot direction as required.
Give 1 point for each shot that lands close to the target with the right flight.
Keep alternating shots until you finish all
At the end, count your total 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 44
Program: Maximize Mid-Irons In Regulation
Hit 5 balls to each target using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Set up 9 targets around the flag using cones or buckets, each target is spaced evenly apart by 5% of the flag distance.
Use only a 7, 6, or 5 iron for all shots.
Hit 4 shots at each target for a total of 36 shots.
Pick a target at random and aim to land the ball between the cones at that target.
You can change clubs anytime, but always set up the ball the same way.
A shot is successful if it lands between the cones at the chosen target.
Do 4 shots at each of the 9 targets for a total of 36 shots, then count the successful ones and enter the score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
2 days scheduled
Maximize Mid-Irons In Regulation. Maximize in regulation and advanced accuracy. Focus on Scoring, Distance Control, Precision. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Mid irons (7,6,5).
Day 45
Program: Maximize Mid-Irons In Regulation
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Set up 9 targets around the flag, spaced evenly about 5% of the distance to the flag.
Use cones or buckets to mark the edges so each target has a small gate to aim through.
Hit 4 shots at each target, for a total of 36 shots.
For each target, hit 2 shots left-to-right and 2 shots right-to-left using a 5, 6, or 7 iron.
A shot is successful if the ball goes between the cones.
Switch clubs if desired, but hit all 4 shots at each target before moving on.
When finished, count how many shots went between the cones.
Enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Day 46
Program: Maximize Mid-Irons In Regulation
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick 3 different flags or markers at different distances on the range, each as a PAR 3 hole.
Draw two circles around each flag: one 5 yards from the flag (birdie zone), another up to 9 yards (par zone).
Hit 36 shots total with mid irons (7, 6, or 5 iron): 12 shots to each flag.
Switch clubs (7, 6, 5 iron) randomly within each set of 12 shots.
Score each shot: inside 5 yards is birdie, 5–9 yards is par, outside 9 yards is bogey.
Add up total score against par (aim for 36 or better).
Count how many shots landed inside 9 yards. Enter your total successful shots out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |