Line Every Short Putt Precisely
Focus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 3 ft (1m) only.
Module skill breakdown
Course Flagship Program
We studied the course and made a flagship practice program specifically for Hillview Country Club. 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
Putting·3 ft (1m) only
Line Every Short Putt Precisely
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 11.1
Putting·9 ft (3m) only
Make More Putts Consistently
Difficulty: Expert · Module HCP 4.6
Short Game·Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Short Game·Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Short Game·Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Short Game·Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Driving Range·Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Driving Range·Long irons (4,3,2)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for long iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Driving Range·Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Flagship curriculum
Each module focuses on specific area of the game (Putting, Short Game, Driving Range) for up to two weeks at a time. Follow the curriculum in a given order for best results.
Focus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 3 ft (1m) only.
Module skill breakdown
Treat every putt as crucial, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on distance: 9 ft (3m) only.
Module skill breakdown
Course-calibrated drills mapped to this module. Working on shot: chip.
Module skill breakdown
Course-calibrated drills mapped to this module. Working on shot: chip.
Module skill breakdown
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: chip.
Module skill breakdown
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: pitch.
Module skill breakdown
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: mid irons (7,6,5).
Module skill breakdown
Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: long irons (4,3,2).
Module skill breakdown
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: mid irons (7,6,5).
Module skill breakdown
Program snapshot
Avg HCP focus
11.1
Intermediate
Skill pillars
Aim · Stroke · Scoring · Alignment · Precision · Accuracy
Host course
Hillview Country Club
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
Line Every Short Putt Precisely. Focus on the target line and align eyes over the ball. Focus on Aim, Stroke, Scoring. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 3 ft (1m) only.
Day 1
Program: Line Every Short Putt Precisely
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
Hit 50 putts from 3 ft or 1 m using an alignment mirror.
Enter score in the app, out of 50 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 48 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 26 |
Day 2
Program: Line Every Short Putt Precisely
Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.
Hit 50 putts from 3 ft through the ball gate using the plane board.
Enter score in the app, out of 50 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 49 | 47 | 45 | 42 | 38 | 34 | 29 |
Day 3
Program: Line Every Short Putt Precisely
Make 25 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Hit 25 putts from 3 ft through the ball gate.
Enter score in the app, out of 25 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 25 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 |
Day 4
Program: Line Every Short Putt Precisely
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
Hit 30 putts from 3 ft under a hanging string.
Enter score, out of 30 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 13 |
4 days scheduled
Line Every Short Putt Precisely. Focus on the target line and align eyes over the ball. Focus on Aim, Stroke, Scoring. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 3 ft (1m) only.
Day 5
Program: Line Every Short Putt Precisely
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
Hit 50 putts from 3 ft over a chalk starting line.
Draw a straight line on the putting surface.
Enter score in the app, out of 50 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 49 | 47 | 43 | 40 | 36 | 31 | 26 |
Day 6
Program: Make More Putts Consistently
Make 5 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Hit 25 putts from 9 ft (3m) through the ball gate.
Count putts that go through the gate without touching the tees.
Enter score in the app, out of 25 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 22 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 7
Program: Make More Putts Consistently
Make 10 out of 20 putts using an alignment mirror.
Hit 30 putts from 9 ft using an alignment mirror.
Enter score in the app, out of 30 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 22 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
Day 8
Program: Make More Putts Consistently
Make 2 out of 4 putts from [9 ft | 3 m], 5 times in total.
Position four tees around the hole at 9 ft or 3 m.
After each holed putt, move to the next tee in front.
Hit 40 putts.
Enter the total number of holed putts in the app, out of 40 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 25 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 7 |
4 days scheduled
Make More Putts Consistently. Treat every putt as crucial and eliminate mental errors. Focus on Scoring, Precision, Aim. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 9 ft (3m) only.
Day 9
Program: Make More Putts Consistently
Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Hit 30 putts from 9 ft (3 m) using two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Enter score. Total number of putts holed, out of 30 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 24 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
Day 10
Program: Make More Putts Consistently
Make 3 out of 8 putts from [9 ft | 3 m], 5 times in total.
Place eight tees around the hole at 9 ft or 3 m.
After making a putt, move to the next tee.
Hit 40 putts.
Enter the total number of made putts in the app, out of 40 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 |
Day 11
Program: Make More Putts Consistently
Make 10 out of 20 putts.
Hit 30 putts from 9 ft (3 m).
Enter score in the app, out of 30 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 25 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
Day 12
Program: Make More Putts Consistently
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 |
4 days scheduled
Day 13
Program: Avoid Three-Putts
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Put 40 golf balls in 8 lines, 5 balls in each line, each ball 1 yard apart.
Set up 8 flags as targets, spaced apart so each one is clear.
Chip all 5 balls from each line to a different target flag.
Aim for all shots to land within 10 feet (3 meters) of the target flag.
Do this for all 8 lines for a total of 40 chips.
Only count 36 shots: skip 4 balls or do 4 fewer shots.
Give a point for each ball that stops within 10 feet (3 meters) of the target.
Add up the number of successes out of 36 attempts and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 14
Program: Avoid Three-Putts
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Make two crossing lines with 18 balls in each line.
Put the balls 1 foot (30 cm) apart on grass, 5 to 20 yards/meters from the hole.
Place 2 flags on the green. The flags should be 5 to 10 yards/meters apart.
Hit 18 balls from the first line. Try to land each ball within 10 feet (3 meters) of the first flag.
Move to the second line. Hit 18 balls trying to land each within 10 feet (3 meters) of the second flag.
Count how many balls stop inside the 10-foot (3-meter) circle near each flag. Enter the score in the app out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 15
Program: Avoid Three-Putts
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Set up two lines of 18 balls each so they cross each other. Place balls 1 foot apart.
On the green, mark 3 landing zones spaced 6 feet apart in a row using sticks or string.
Hit 36 chip shots total: 18 from each ball line.
From the first line, hit 6 shots to each landing zone (18 shots).
From the second line, hit 6 shots to each landing zone (18 shots).
Count each ball that lands and stays inside the right landing zone.
Add up all successful shots, enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 16
Program: Avoid Three-Putts
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: 5 piles in each line, 3 yards apart, and the lines 5 to 10 yards away from each other. Piles are 5 to 30 yards from the hole.
Use string or tees to mark 4 equal areas around the hole, each 6 feet from the hole.
Hit 36 chip shots, split into 4 groups of
Aim each group at a different area.
Start from a pile, chip 9 balls at the first area, then move to another pile for the next area. Do this until all 4 areas have 9 shots each.
Each shot that stops in the right area is a success.
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
Day 17
Program: Avoid Three-Putts
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.
Place 3 target zones on the green, 6 feet apart, in a line from the hole.
Use 36 balls, split into two groups of
Chip 18 balls from above feet level, 6 balls to each zone.
Chip 18 balls from below feet level, 6 balls to each zone.
Count balls that stop inside the correct zone.
Add up 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 18
Program: Avoid Three-Putts
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Put 40 balls into 8 piles, with 5 balls in each pile, between 5 and 30 yards from the hole.
On the green, mark 3 zones in a straight line, each zone 6 feet apart.
Hit 36 chip shots in total, split into 3 sets of 12 shots.
For the first 12 shots, aim to land the ball in Zone
For the next 12 shots, aim for Zone
For the last 12 shots, aim for Zone
Choose any pile to hit from, switch piles if wanted.
Count each shot that stops in the right zone as a success.
After all 36 shots, 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 19
Program: Avoid Three-Putts
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Set up 4 rows of balls. Each row has 9 balls, 1 foot apart.
Space the rows 5 yards apart on grass, between 5 and 30 yards from the hole.
Put 3 targets by the hole: A at 12 o'clock, B at 4 o'clock, C at 8 o'clock, each 3 feet from the hole.
Split the 36 shots into 3 groups of
First 12 shots go to Target A, next 12 to Target B, last 12 to Target C.
From each row, chip the ball to try to stop it close to the chosen target. Ball setup does not change.
After 12 shots at one target, switch to the next target. Repeat until all 36 shots are finished.
Each ball that stops within 2 feet of the target is a success.
Count 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 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 20
Program: Avoid Three-Putts
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Find a flat spot in deep rough or thick grass, 5 to 30 yards from the hole.
Place three targets on the green in a line, about 4 feet apart.
Hit 36 chip shots in total, split into 3 groups of 12 shots.
For the first 12 shots, aim for Target
For the next 12 shots, aim for Target
For the last 12 shots, aim for Target
Use the same setup for every shot.
Count a success if the ball stops within 2 feet of the target.
Add up how many successes were made out of 36 and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Day 21
Program: Avoid Three-Putts
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Set up 10 piles of 4 balls each in two rows. Each row has 5 piles.
Keep piles about 2 meters apart, rows 5–10 meters apart.
Place piles 5–30 meters from the hole, not on the green.
Mark two circles around the hole on the green: a small one (2 meters out) and a big one (5 meters out).
Take turns hitting balls from different piles, trying to stop balls in the circles.
Hit 36 balls total: 18 try for the small circle, 18 for the big circle.
Count how many balls finished in each circle.
Add these for a score and enter your total out of 36 tries.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Day 22
Program: Avoid Three-Putts
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Make two crossing lines with 18 balls in each line.
Put the balls 1 foot (30 cm) apart on grass, 5 to 20 yards/meters from the hole.
Place 2 flags on the green. The flags should be 5 to 10 yards/meters apart.
Hit 18 balls from the first line. Try to land each ball within 10 feet (3 meters) of the first flag.
Move to the second line. Hit 18 balls trying to land each within 10 feet (3 meters) of the second flag.
Count how many balls stop inside the 10-foot (3-meter) circle near each flag. Enter the score in the app out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 23
Program: Avoid Three-Putts
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, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Make two groups of 18 balls; one for balls above feet, one for balls below feet.
Put 3 targets in a straight line on the green, about 6 feet apart.
Hit 36 chip shots total: 18 with balls above feet, 18 with balls below feet.
Split each set of 18 shots into three groups of
Each group of 6 goes to a different target.
With balls above feet, hit 6 shots to each target, keeping ball position the same.
With balls below feet, do the same: 6 shots to each target.
Count any shot that stops within 3 feet of the target as a success.
Count how many successful shots you had. Enter your score out of 36.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Day 24
Program: Avoid Three-Putts
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Set up two target zones on the green: one uphill, one downhill, about 10 feet apart.
Hit 18 chip shots from the uphill slope at the uphill target zone.
Hit 18 chip shots from the downhill slope at the downhill target zone.
Keep ball setup the same for all shots. Only change your target for the slope.
Count shots that stop inside or within 3 feet of the target zone as a success.
Add up all successful shots out of 36 attempts and enter score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Day 25
Program: Avoid Three-Putts
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Find a flat spot in deep rough or thick grass, 5 to 30 yards from the hole.
Place three targets on the green in a line, about 4 feet apart.
Hit 36 chip shots in total, split into 3 groups of 12 shots.
For the first 12 shots, aim for Target
For the next 12 shots, aim for Target
For the last 12 shots, aim for Target
Use the same setup for every shot.
Count a success if the ball stops within 2 feet of the target.
Add up how many successes were made out of 36 and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Day 26
Program: Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Put 40 balls into 8 piles, with 5 balls in each pile, between 5 and 30 yards from the hole.
On the green, mark 3 zones in a straight line, each zone 6 feet apart.
Hit 36 chip shots in total, split into 3 sets of 12 shots.
For the first 12 shots, aim to land the ball in Zone
For the next 12 shots, aim for Zone
For the last 12 shots, aim for Zone
Choose any pile to hit from, switch piles if wanted.
Count each shot that stops in the right zone as a success.
After all 36 shots, 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 27
Program: Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Divide 36 balls into 3 groups of 12 balls each.
Put 3 targets on the green, each about 3 feet apart.
From about 10-20 yards away, chip 12 balls and try to get them to stop inside Target
Chip 12 balls at Target 2, same way.
Chip 12 balls at Target 3, same way.
Count how many shots stop inside the right target.
Add up your total successful shots out of 36 and enter score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 28
Program: Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Find a spot in deep rough on an uphill slope 5 to 30 yards from the hole. Set up the ball the same way each time.
Place three targets around the green in a straight line, 4 feet apart.
Hit 18 chip shots from the uphill slope. Land 6 balls in each target zone.
Move to a deep rough spot on a downhill slope 5 to 30 yards from the hole. Keep the same setup.
Hit 18 chip shots from the downhill slope. Land 6 balls in each target zone.
Count each ball that ends inside the target as a success.
Add up all the successful shots out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe. Feel the green and stop on a dime. Focus on Distance Control, Alignment, Scoring, Aim, Dispersion, Trajectory, Accuracy, Precision. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Chip.
Day 29
Program: Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Scatter 40 balls into 8 piles of 5 balls each between 5 and 30 yards from the hole.
On the green, use markers to make a 6-foot circle around the hole and divide it into 4 quadrants.
Hit 36 chip shots.
Hit 9 shots at each of the 4 quadrants.
Hit each shot from a different pile and try to land it in the right quadrant.
Count a shot as a success if it stops in the correct quadrant.
Enter number of successful shots out of 36 attempts in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 30
Program: Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Make 10 piles with 4 balls in each pile, for a total of 40 balls. Put these piles in two lines that cross each other, with 5 piles in each line.
Place the piles on grass, 5-30 yards from the hole. The lines should be 5-10 yards apart, and each pile should be 2 yards apart.
Around the hole, make two circle target zones using string or tees: a small Bullseye (6 feet from hole) and a bigger Bullseye (15 feet from hole).
Hit 36 chip shots, in 3 sets of 12 shots.
For each set, chip towards the Bullseye zones, switching piles each time.
Balls stopping in the small Bullseye count as higher score. Balls in the big Bullseye also count, but less. Both are counted as a successful chip.
When finished, count all balls in the small or big Bullseye out of 36 tries, and enter the total in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 31
Program: Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Set up 2 lines with 5 piles of 4 balls each. There are 10 piles in total.
Space the 2 lines 5 to 10 yards apart. Space each pile 2 yards apart along each line.
On the green, use string or markers to make a circle 6 feet wide around the hole. Divide the circle into 4 equal parts.
Hit 36 chip shots, split into 4 groups of
For each group, try to stop the balls in one part of the circle. Move to the next part after each group.
Alternate where you chip from to practice different spots, but aim for the chosen part of the circle.
Count how many balls land in the right part of the circle.
Add all your successful chips out of 36 and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 32
Program: Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Put 10 piles of balls in two straight lines that cross. Each pile has 3 or 4 balls. Keep each pile between 5 and 30 yards from the hole.
Mark 3 landing zones on the green in a row. Make them 6 feet apart using sticks or string.
Hit 36 chip shots total. Aim for each landing zone 12 times.
Pick any pile to start. Hit 12 chips to the first zone, then 12 to the second zone, then 12 to the third zone.
Count how many balls land and stop inside the target zone for each shot.
Add up the number of successful shots and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Keep Par Safe. Pinpoint mixed shots and precision from tough lie. Focus on Precision, Aim, Distance Control, Alignment, Scoring, Dispersion. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Pitch.
Day 33
Program: Keep Par Safe
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Set up 2 lines of 18 balls each, making 36 balls total, spaced about 1 foot apart, 30 to 60 yards from the green.
On the green, make 4 areas using string or markers inside a circle about 15 feet wide.
Plan to hit 9 balls into each of the 4 areas.
From one ball line, hit 3 balls at the first area.
Switch to the other ball line and hit 3 balls at the second area.
Keep switching lines, hitting 3 balls at a time, until each area has 9 balls aimed at it.
Count how many balls stop in the right area.
After all 36 balls are hit, record the number that landed in the correct spot out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 34
Program: Keep Par Safe
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>
Arrange 40 golf balls in 2 lines that cross at right angles. Each line should have 20 balls, about 1 foot apart.
Put this setup on grass 30–60 yards from the hole.
Pick 3 targets on the green or near the hole, at least 10 feet apart.
Split 36 shots into 3 groups of
Stand behind one line and hit 12 pitch shots at the first target, trying to land within 10 feet of it.
Move to the other line and hit 12 shots at the second target.
Go back to the first line and hit 12 shots at the third target.
Count how many balls stop inside 10 feet of the target.
After all 36 shots, record the number of successes 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 35
Program: Keep Par Safe
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Find a rough area with a slope where the ball is above your feet, 30 to 40 yards from the hole.
Place three targets in a line on the green, about 5 feet apart.
Hit 36 pitch shots: 18 with the ball above your feet, 18 with it below your feet.
For each slope, hit 6 shots at each target.
Hit 6 balls at the first target, 6 at the second, 6 at the third, with the ball above your feet.
Switch to the slope where the ball is below your feet and do the same.
Try to land each ball close and stopped near each target for a success.
Count how many balls stopped inside the target zones and enter the number out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 36
Program: Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag on the range about 120 to 150 yards away for mid irons (7, 6, or 5 iron).
Hit 36 shots total using only mid irons, focusing solely on impact and follow through.
Use one consistent target (the chosen flag) for all shots.
Work on at most two impact and follow through thoughts or tasks to produce your desired ball flight.
Count each shot that lands and stays near the target as a success.
Add the total successful shots out of 36 attempts and enter score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots. Consistent mid iron contact and perfect mid iron swing. Focus on Mechanics, Precision, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Mid irons (7,6,5).
Day 37
Program: Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Work only on downswing using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or target suitable for hitting mid irons (7, 6, or 5 iron).
Hit 36 balls in total, in 3 sets of 12 balls each using mid irons only.
Focus solely on your downswing throughout the drill. Work on at most two downswing thoughts or tasks to produce your desired ball flight.
Switch between different mid irons throughout the exercise.
Set up the same way for every shot, aiming all shots at the single target.
Count only the shots that land and stay in the target area.
Add up your successful shots out of 36 and enter your score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 38
Program: Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Work only on takeaway using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Set up one target area 130-160 yards away suitable for 7, 6, or 5 iron.
Hit 36 balls in total using only 7, 6, or 5 iron, focusing solely on the takeaway.
Work on at most two takeaway thoughts or tasks to produce the desired ball flight.
Switch between 7, 6, and 5 irons throughout the exercise.
Mark a success if the ball lands in or near the target zone (within 3 yards).
Count how many successful shots out of 36 and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 33 | 31 | 28 | 24 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 39
Program: Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Work only on backswing using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or target at a medium distance suitable for hitting mid irons (7, 6, or 5).
Use one mid iron and hit 36 shots aiming at the same target.
For each shot, focus only on your backswing, working with 1 or 2 simple backswing thoughts.
Set up the ball the same way each time and maintain your backswing focus.
Hit all 36 shots and count how many have straight, good ball flight that matches your backswing.
After all shots, count how many were good out of 36 and enter the number in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 40
Program: Perfect your swing: mechanics for long iron success
Work only on takeaway using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Put 36 balls in one group where you hit from.
Pick one target suitable for long irons (4, 3, 2) and keep your stance the same for every shot.
Use the 4-iron for the first 12 balls, focusing on takeaway and aiming at the target.
Use the 3-iron for the next 12 balls, keeping the same focus and aiming at the same target.
Use the 2-iron for the last 12 balls, maintaining the same focus and target.
Count the shots where the ball goes where you want with the right ball flight.
Add up your successful shots out of 36 and enter your score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Perfect your swing: mechanics for long iron success. Perfect long iron swing and consistent long iron contact. Focus on Mechanics, Precision, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Long irons (4,3,2).
Day 41
Program: Perfect your swing: mechanics for long iron success
Work only on downswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a clear target or flag on the driving range suitable for long irons (4, 3, or 2 iron).
Hit 36 shots total, all aimed at the same target.
Use only long irons (4, 3, or 2 iron) and switch clubs between shots.
Focus on your downswing, working on at most two downswing thoughts or tasks to produce the desired ball flight.
Count how many shots hit the target area 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 | 4 |
Day 42
Program: Perfect your swing: mechanics for long iron success
Work only on backswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a target on the range for long irons about 150 to 200 yards away.
Prepare 36 balls. Keep ball placement and setup the same each time.
Use long irons only (4, 3, or 2-iron), switching between clubs throughout the 36 shots.
Aim all shots at the same target with a smooth backswing, focusing on at most two backswing thoughts to produce the desired ball flight.
After each shot, check if the ball flies smoothly and goes toward the target.
Count a shot as a success if it matches your backswing and ball flight goals.
When finished, count how many successful shots you made 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 | 4 |
Day 43
Program: Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Work only on downswing using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or target suitable for hitting mid irons (7, 6, or 5 iron).
Hit 36 balls in total, in 3 sets of 12 balls each using mid irons only.
Focus solely on your downswing throughout the drill. Work on at most two downswing thoughts or tasks to produce your desired ball flight.
Switch between different mid irons throughout the exercise.
Set up the same way for every shot, aiming all shots at the single target.
Count only the shots that land and stay in the target area.
Add up your successful shots out of 36 and enter your score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 44
Program: Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick 3 flags at the range for your 9, 7, and 5 irons: close, medium, far.
Hit 36 shots total: 12 at each flag.
Hit 12 shots at the close flag.
Hit 12 shots at the medium flag, change irons if wanted.
Hit 12 shots at the far flag, change irons if wanted.
Count shots that land within a club-length of each flag.
Add up successful shots out of 36 and enter score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
1 day scheduled
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons. Improve accuracy and control distance 150-180. Focus on Precision, Scoring, Mechanics. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Mid irons (7,6,5).
Day 45
Program: Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Simulate X number of GIR (Green in Regulations) using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of greens hit.
Pick a flag for 7, 6, or 5 iron.
Mark an area around the flag like a green, about 5% of the distance to the flag.
Get 36 balls to hit into this green area.
Split the green into 3 equal parts: Left, Center, Right.
Hit 12 balls at the Left part.
Hit 12 balls at the Center part.
Hit 12 balls at the Right part.
Use just 7, 6, or 5 irons, set up the same way every time.
Count only the balls that land and stay in the zone you aimed at.
Add up all your successes from 36 shots 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 |