Control 9 Ft Putts
Practice uphill and downhill putts, 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 In-Oyama. 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
11
Days
43
Modules
9
Frequency
4 days/week
Putting·9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.5
Putting·Long (20+ ft)
Improve Accuracy On Long Putts 20+ Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 14.3
Short Game·Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Short Game·Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Short Game·Bump'n'Run
Thread the gap: precision Bump'n'Runs to a tight pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 26.1
Short Game·Bump'n'Run
Visualize your line, then make it happen on every shot
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 21.5
Driving Range·Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Driving Range·Long irons (4,3,2)
Control the spin: height and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 29.2
Driving Range·Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Can you avoid the rough from 150-200 yards?
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 13.4
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.
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 9 ft (3m) only.
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Hit cups from afar, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: long (20+ ft).
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Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: chip.
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Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.
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Challenge limits, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.
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Set a target, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.
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Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: wedges (lw,sw,gw,pw).
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Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on club: long irons (4,3,2).
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Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: woods (hy,5w,3w).
Module skill breakdown
Program snapshot
Avg HCP focus
17.5
Intermediate
Skill pillars
Aim · Alignment · Stroke · Scoring · Visualization · Dispersion
Host course
In-Oyama
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. Hit putts with both left and right breaks 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, 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 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 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 4
Program: Improve Accuracy On Long Putts 20+ Feet
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Hit 10 putts from 25 ft (8 m). The circle radius is 2.5 ft (0.8 m), about one putter length.
Move to 35 ft (12 m). Circle radius is 3.5 ft (1.2 m). Hit 10 putts.
Move to 45 ft (15 m). Circle radius is 4.5 ft (1.5 m). Hit 10 putts.
Count how many putts stopped inside the circle and enter the total out of 30 attempts in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Improve Accuracy On Long Putts 20+ Feet. Hit cups from afar and control extended rolls. Focus on Dispersion, Accuracy, Visualization. This module is for Putting, specifically working on Long (20+ ft).
Day 5
Program: Improve Accuracy On Long Putts 20+ Feet
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Hit 10 balls from 25 ft (8 m), circle radius is 2.5 ft (0.8 m)
Move to 35 ft (12 m), use a 3.5 ft (1.2 m) circle, hit 10 balls
Move to 45 ft (15 m), use a 4.5 ft (1.5 m) circle, hit 10 balls
Hit 10 putts per distance, total 30 putts
Stop the ball inside the circle, eyes closed
Count how many balls stopped inside the circle
Enter the number of balls that stopped inside the circle, out of 30 attempts, in the app
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 24 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 2 |
Day 6
Program: Improve Accuracy On Long Putts 20+ Feet
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Pick a side of the hole and hit 5 putts from the shortest tee at 20 ft (6 m).
Move to the other two tees in line and hit 5 putts from each.
Repeat for the other sides of the hole.
Enter number of putts that stopped inside the circle, out of 45 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 43 | 41 | 39 | 36 | 32 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 15 |
Day 7
Program: Improve Accuracy On Long Putts 20+ Feet
Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
Stand 30 ft (10 m) from the hole.
Draw a circle around the hole with a 3 ft (1 m) radius using chalk or string. After putting, check with putter—any ball outside the putter length is a miss.
Hit 30 putts in sets of
Holed putts count as inside the circle.
Enter score in the app, out of 30 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 9 |
Day 8
Program: Improve Accuracy On Long Putts 20+ Feet
Hit 30 balls and count how many balls end at which gate (to test for dispersion).
Hit 10 putts from 25 ft (8 m).
Widen the corridors for 30 ft (10 m) and hit 10 putts.
Hit 10 putts from 35 ft (12 m).
Count and write the total putts that stopped in the middle gate, out of 30 putts.
Keep note for left and right gates.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 6 |
4 days scheduled
Avoid Three-Putts. Avoid three-putts and stop near the hole. Focus on Distance Control, Aim, Alignment. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Chip.
Day 9
Program: Avoid Three-Putts
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 |
Day 10
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 inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Scatter 40 balls into 8 lines of 5 balls each, spaced 1 yard or meter apart, placed anywhere from 5 to 30 yards from the hole.
On the green, make two circles around the hole: one with a 6-foot (2-meter) radius, and one with a 15-foot (5-meter) radius, using string or tees.
Chip 36 balls during the test, divided into 3 sets of 12 balls.
Chip the first 12 balls, trying to make them land inside the small circle.
Chip the next 12 balls, trying to make them land inside the big circle but outside the small circle.
Chip the last 12 balls, trying to make them land anywhere inside the big circle.
Start from any line and move around as needed, but use only 36 balls.
Count each ball that stops where it is supposed to for each set.
Enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 11
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 12
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 inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Arrange 36 balls in 2 lines of 18 each to form an L shape.
Keep each ball 1 foot apart in each line. Keep 5-10 yards between the two lines.
Place two circles around the hole on the green: one with a 6-foot radius, and one with a 15-foot radius.
From 5–30 yards away, chip 18 balls from the first line, aiming for the circles.
Chip the other 18 balls from the second line, aiming for the circles.
Alternate hitting 3 to 5 shots between the two lines.
Shots inside the small circle = full success. Shots inside the big circle only = partial success.
Count how many balls stopped in each circle and get your score. Enter your total successful shots out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Avoid Three-Putts. Avoid three-putts and stop near the hole. Focus on Distance Control, Aim, Alignment. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Chip.
Day 13
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 wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Make 3 target zones on the green. Space them 6 feet apart in a line.
Put 36 balls in 6 piles of 6 around the chipping area, 5–20 yards from the hole.
Hit 12 balls at each target zone (36 attempts total).
Start from any pile. Aim 12 shots at the first zone.
Next, aim 12 shots at the second zone from any pile.
Last, aim 12 shots at the third zone. Count shots that stop in the right zone.
Add up how many shots landed in the correct zone out of 36 attempts. 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 |
Day 14
Program: Avoid Three-Putts
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Make 10 piles of 4 balls each from 40 balls. Arrange the piles in 2 lines with 5 piles in each line. Lines cross each other.
Put the piles on grass 5 to 30 yards/meters from the hole. Space lines 5 to 10 yards/meters apart and piles 2 yards/meters apart.
On the green, put 3 targets in a line, about 8 feet apart. Call them Target A, Target B, and Target C.
Hit 36 chip shots, 12 to each target.
Hit 12 shots at Target A, then 12 at Target B, then 12 at Target C. Use any pile for any shot.
Count a shot as a success if it stops within 10 feet of the target.
After all 36 shots, add how many were successful and enter the 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 |
Day 15
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 close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Arrange 40 balls into 10 piles with 4 balls each in two lines of 5 piles.
Set the two lines 6 yards apart and each pile 3 yards apart.
Place the piles anywhere on grass or slope, 5 to 30 yards from the hole, not on the green.
Place 3 target flags 8 feet apart on the green to make 3 target zones.
Hit 36 chip shots in 3 groups of 12 shots.
For the first 12 shots, aim to land the ball within 10 feet of the first flag.
For the next 12 shots, aim for the second flag’s zone.
For the final 12 shots, aim for the third flag’s zone.
Alternate which pile you shoot from, but always start from the same ball spot for each shot.
Count each ball stopping within 10 feet of the target as a success 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 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 16
Program: Keep Ball Close To Hole
Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop bump-n-run shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Put 36 balls in 2 lines near the green. Each line has 18 balls about 1 foot apart.
Place the 2 lines so they cross each other like a plus sign, 5 to 10 yards apart.
Put 3 targets about 6 feet apart on the green.
Hit 12 shots at each target, for a total of 36 shots.
Start with one line and hit 12 shots trying to stop the ball within 10 feet of the first target.
Use the other line and hit 12 shots at the second target, same goal.
Hit 12 shots at the third target from either line, trying to keep within 10 feet.
Count each shot that stops within 10 feet of the target.
After 36 shots, write down your number of successful shots out of 36 attempts in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Keep Ball Close To Hole. Focus on clean contact and use a short swing. Focus on Distance Control, Scoring, Aim. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.
Day 17
Program: Keep Ball Close To Hole
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls next to the green and stop bump-n-run shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Arrange 40 balls into 10 piles of 4 balls each. Place the piles in two parallel lines, 5 to 10 yards apart, with each pile in a line about 2 yards apart.
On the green, mark two target zones: an inner circle with a 6-foot radius and an outer circle with a 15-foot radius.
Hit 36 shots: 18 to the inner circle, 18 to the outer circle.
Hit shots from any pile, switch between piles and lines.
Count a shot as a success if it stops in the target zone.
After 36 shots, add up successful shots and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 18
Program: Keep Ball Close To Hole
Hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Put the ball in the sloped rough, 5 to 30 yards from the hole, with the ball above your feet.
Place three targets evenly spaced left, center, and right of the hole, all about the same distance from your ball.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots: 18 with the ball above your feet and 18 with the ball below your feet.
For each lie, split the 18 shots into 3 groups of 6, one group for each target.
With the ball above your feet, hit 6 shots to the left target, 6 to center, and 6 to right, in any order.
Move the ball below your feet and repeat: 6 shots to left, 6 to center, 6 to right.
Count each shot that stops inside the target area as a success.
Add up your total successful shots and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 19
Program: Keep Ball Close To Hole
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 Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Put 40 balls in 8 lines of 5 balls each around the green. Lines should be about 1 yard/meter apart and placed 1 to 10 yards/meters from the green and 5 to 30 yards/meters from the hole.
On the green, mark two circle zones around the hole: one with a 6-foot (2 meter) radius and another with a 15-foot (5 meter) radius.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots—first 18 shots aiming for the small inner circle, then 18 shots aiming for the bigger outer circle.
Use any line of balls. Hit shots for the inner circle for 18 attempts, then switch to hitting shots for the outer circle for another 18 attempts. Change lines as wanted.
Count each ball that stops in the circle aimed for as a success.
After all 36 shots, add 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 |
Day 20
Program: Keep Ball Close To Hole
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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Set up 10 piles of balls in 2 lines that cross each other, 5 piles in each line. Space the piles about 3 yards or meters apart.
Place the piles so they are 1 to 10 yards or meters from the green and 5 to 30 yards or meters from the hole, on any grass.
On the green, make 3 landing zones side by side, each about 6 feet or 2 meters apart, using sticks, clubs, or string.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots total. Aim 12 shots at each landing zone.
Pick a pile. Hit balls at the first landing zone until you do 12 shots.
Aim at the second landing zone for 12 shots from any piles.
Aim at the third landing zone for the last 12 shots.
Count how many shots land and stop in the right zone.
When all 36 shots are done, record the number of good shots out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Keep Ball Close To Hole. Focus on clean contact and use a short swing. Focus on Distance Control, Scoring, Aim. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.
Day 21
Program: Keep Ball Close To Hole
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Set up 4 lines of 9 balls each, with balls 1 foot apart.
Place the lines on grass, 1 to 10 yards from the green, 5 yards between lines.
Mark two circles on the green around the hole: one with a 6-foot radius, another with a 15-foot radius.
Hit 36 shots, in two groups of 18 shots.
For the first 18 shots, aim for the small circle. For the next 18 shots, aim for the big circle.
Hit balls in order from any line, switch lines as wanted.
Count each ball that stops in the right circle as a success.
After 36 shots, count how many hit their target circles and enter your score in the app out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 33 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 22
Program: Keep Ball Close To Hole
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) next to the green. Scatter into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop bump-n-run shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Scatter 40 balls into 8 piles of 5 balls each, between 1 and 10 yards from the green and 5 to 30 yards from the hole.
Mark 3 targets on the green, about 6 feet apart in a line.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots.
Aim 12 shots at each of the 3 targets.
Hit 12 shots at the first target, then 12 at the second, then 12 at the third.
Count shots that stop inside 10 feet of the target as successful.
Add successful shots out of 36 and enter 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 23
Program: Keep Ball Close To Hole
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Put 36 balls in 6 piles, each pile has 6 balls. Scatter them around chipping area between 1 to 10 yards from green and 5 to 30 yards from hole.
Place 3 targets in a line at the edge of the green, spaced 6 feet apart.
Split the 36 shots into 3 groups of 12 shots.
Hit first 12 balls as bump-and-run, try to stop them in the first target zone.
Hit next 12 balls at the second target zone, try to stop them there.
Hit the last 12 balls at the third target zone, try to stop them there.
Pick any pile before each group and keep setup simple for every shot.
Count balls in the right target zone. Each one is a point. Enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 24
Program: Thread the gap: precision Bump'n'Runs to a tight pin
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls next to the green and hit-and-land bump-n-run shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Set up 9 piles of 4 balls each (36 balls total) near the green. Put the piles on different grass areas between 1 and 10 yards/meters from the green and 5 to 30 yards/meters from the hole.
Use sticks, clubs, or string to mark 3 landing zones (6 feet or 2 meters apart) in a straight line at the edge of the green.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots: 12 to each landing zone (Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 3).
Hit from any pile and switch piles for variety. Hit 12 balls to Zone 1, then 12 to Zone 2, then 12 to Zone
Count each ball that lands and stays inside the target zone as a success.
After all 36 shots, enter total 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 |
4 days scheduled
Thread the gap: precision Bump'n'Runs to a tight pin. Pinpoint accuracy and challenge limits. Focus on Precision, Distance Control, Aim. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.
Day 25
Program: Thread the gap: precision Bump'n'Runs to a tight pin
Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop bump-n-run shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Place two lines of 18 balls each next to the green, 1 foot apart. Lines are at right angles, 5 to 10 yards apart.
Mark 9 stop zones on the green using buckets, tees, or string. Make 3 groups with 3 zones each, spaced evenly.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots: 12 at each group of 3 zones (4 shots per zone).
From the first line, hit 12 shots at the first group of 3 zones (4 shots per zone).
Move to the second line, hit 12 shots at the second group of 3 zones (4 shots per zone).
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.
Count each success where the ball stops in the target zone. Add all successes for your score.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 29 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 26
Program: Thread the gap: precision Bump'n'Runs to a tight pin
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot inside the landing 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 2 lines, each line 3 yards/meters apart. Piles are 4 yards/meters apart in each line.
Put the piles at distances between 1 and 10 yards/meters from the green, and 5 to 30 yards/meters from the hole.
On the green, make 3 landing zones with sticks or clubs, each zone 6 feet (2 meters) apart in a line.
Do 36 bump-and-run shots, aiming for each landing zone 12 times.
Hit 12 shots at the first zone, then 12 at the second, then 12 at the third. Switch piles as needed.
Count each shot that lands and stays in the correct zone as a success.
Add up successes and enter 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 27
Program: Thread the gap: precision Bump'n'Runs to a tight pin
Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop bump-n-run shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
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.
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.
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).
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.
Use different piles as you like for variety, but always set up the same way for each shot.
Count each shot that stops inside the 10-foot circle as a success.
After all shots, count total successes and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 28
Program: Visualize your line, then make it happen on every shot
Hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Prepare 36 balls in two sets of
Pick one uphill spot, 5-20 yards from the hole, for 18 tries.
Make three target zones on the green around the hole: left, center, right.
Hit 6 balls at each target zone in order: left, center, right.
Move to a downhill spot, 5-20 yards from the hole, and do the same.
Count every ball that stops in the right target zone as a success.
After 36 tries (18 uphill, 18 downhill), add up your successful shots and enter your score in the app, out of 36.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Visualize your line, then make it happen on every shot. Set a target and pick your spot. Focus on Aim, Scoring, Distance Control. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.
Day 29
Program: Visualize your line, then make it happen on every shot
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 30
Program: Visualize your line, then make it happen on every shot
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 quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Take 40 balls and make 10 piles with 4 balls each. Put the piles into 2 lines of 5 piles, spaced 5 to 10 yards/meters apart.
Place the piles on grass, each 1 to 10 yards/meters from the green and 5 to 30 yards/meters from the hole.
On the green, use string or tees to make a circle about 6 feet (2 meters) wide. Mark 4 equal parts in the circle.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots. Make 9 shots for each of the 4 circle parts.
Start from any pile, aiming for the first circle part. After 9 shots, go to the second part, then the third, then the fourth.
Change piles as wanted to practice from different spots, but keep piles the same.
Count a shot as success if it stops in the right part of the circle.
After all 36 shots, add 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 |
Day 31
Program: Visualize your line, then make it happen on every shot
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 quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Place two rows of 18 balls each next to the green. Space the rows 5 to 10 yards apart. Balls in each row are 1 foot apart.
On the green, use strings or tees to mark 4 equal quadrants in a 6-foot circle.
Hit 36 bump-n-run shots, aiming 9 shots at each quadrant.
Hit 3 shots from the first row at Quadrant
Switch to the second row and hit 3 shots at Quadrant
Keep switching rows every 3 shots. Next aim at Quadrant 3 from the first row, then Quadrant 4 from the second row, until each quadrant has 9 shots.
Count each shot that stops inside the correct quadrant as a success.
Add up total successes 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: Visualize your line, then make it happen on every shot
Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land bump-n-run shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Place two lines of 18 balls next to the green, 1 foot apart in each line, and 5 to 10 yards apart from each other.
Mark 3 landing zones at the edge of the green, each zone 6 feet apart in a straight line.
Hit 36 shots total, 12 shots aimed at each landing zone.
For each zone, hit 6 shots from the first line and 6 shots from the second line.
Do this for all three zones, switching lines after every 6 shots; always try to land in the target zone.
Count each shot that lands and stops in the target zone as a success.
After 36 shots, add your total successes 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 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success. Avoid fat or thin shots and consistent wedge contact. Focus on Mechanics, Precision, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW).
Day 33
Program: Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success
Work only on takeaway using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or marker suitable for wedge shots (use any wedge).
Hit 36 wedge shots, all aimed at the same target.
Focus on takeaway throughout all shots, using at most two takeaway thoughts or tasks.
Count each ball that lands close to the target as a success.
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 34
Program: Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success
Work only on impact and follow through using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one target on the range suitable for wedge shots (LW, SW, GW, and/or PW).
Set up the ball the same way for all shots.
Hit 36 shots total, focusing solely on solid contact and follow through.
Work on at most two impact and follow through thoughts or tasks to produce consistent ball flight.
Switch between wedges throughout the exercise.
Count every shot that lands close to the target (within a clubface length) as a success.
Add up total successes and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 33 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 35
Program: Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success
Work only on downswing using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or target suitable for wedges (LW, SW, GW, or PW).
Hit 36 wedge shots aiming at the same single target.
Use any wedges; keep the ball setup the same, and focus on your downswing.
Count each shot that lands on or near the target as a success.
Record how many shots were successful out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 36
Program: Control the spin: height and roll as needed
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 |
4 days scheduled
Control the spin: height and roll as needed. Perfect long iron trajectory and control long iron spin. Focus on Trajectory, Mechanics, Precision. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Long irons (4,3,2).
Day 37
Program: Control the spin: height and roll as needed
Complete the Ladder Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Set up one flag target.
Place three landing zones in a line, each 8 yards/meters apart, going toward the flag.
Hit 36 long iron shots in 3 sets of
In each set, aim for the first, then second, then third landing zone in order.
The ball must stop within 8 yards/meters of the flag.
Use long irons only (4, 3, or 2). Switch clubs during the drill if wanted.
Count each shot that lands in the right zone and stops within 8 yards/meters of the flag as a success.
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 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 38
Program: Control the spin: height and roll as needed
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 |
Day 39
Program: Control the spin: height and roll as needed
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one flag or target at a long iron distance.
Hit 36 shots, grouped in 4 sets of 9 shots.
Set 1: Hit 5 draws and 4 fades to the target.
Set 2: Hit 5 high shots and 4 low shots to the target.
Set 3: Hit 5 pull/fade shots and 4 push/draw shots to the target.
Set 4: Hit any mix of the shot types above to the target.
Use any long irons (4, 3, or 2 iron) you want for each shot.
Try to make the ball fly in the shape or height you want, toward the flag.
Count only shots that land near the target and have the right shape as a success.
Add up the number of successful shots and enter your score out of 36 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: Can you avoid the rough from 150-200 yards?
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Place 9 targets in a circle near the main flag using cones or buckets.
Hit 4 shots at each target (9 targets, 36 shots total).
Hit 2 shots curving left-to-right and 2 shots right-to-left at each target with any wood club.
Ball must land between the two cones at each target to count.
Change clubs often while hitting at targets.
After 36 shots, count how many landed between the cones and enter this 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 |
3 days scheduled
Can you avoid the rough from 150-200 yards?. Hit every fairway and stick to woods line. Focus on Accuracy, Distance Control, Scoring. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Woods (Hy,5W,3W).
Day 41
Program: Can you avoid the rough from 150-200 yards?
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick 3 different flags on the range at different distances (like 150, 200, and 250 yards).
Hit 36 shots in total, split into 3 groups of 12 shots, one group per flag.
Use only woods clubs (Hy, 5W, 3W, or Driver) for each group, switch clubs any time.
Try to land each shot within 5% of the distance to the flag (for a 200-yard flag, land within 10 yards).
A shot counts as a success if it lands inside this 5% zone at the right flag.
Do all 36 shots (12 at each flag), then count your successful shots and enter your score out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 42
Program: Can you avoid the rough from 150-200 yards?
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 43
Program: Can you avoid the rough from 150-200 yards?
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Choose 3 far targets for woods clubs (Hybrid, 5-wood, 3-wood, Driver).
Mark each target so 5% of the distance can be measured.
Hit 36 shots total, divided into 3 groups of 12 shots.
In each group, switch between all 4 woods in the 12 shots to one target.
For the first target, hit 12 shots, using all 4 woods until you have 3 shots close (inside 5% distance) with each wood.
Move to the second target, repeat: 12 shots, 3 close shots per wood.
Hit 12 shots at the third target, aim for 3 close shots per wood. Count each shot inside the 5% zone as a success.
Add up all successes out of 36 tries and enter score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |