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Course Flagship Program

12 Week Flagship Program for East

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

47

Modules

9

Frequency

4 days/week

Week 13 days

Putting·3 ft (1m) only

Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment

Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 12.3

Weeks 1–36 days

Putting·9 ft (3m) only

Make Every Mid-Distance Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Module HCP 2.5

Weeks 3–45 days

Short Game·Bump'n'Run

Square up and send it: perfect alignment for Bump'n'Runs

Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 31.4

Weeks 4–67 days

Short Game·Flop

Can you fly it over the bunker and stop it close?

Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 27.2

Weeks 6–87 days

Short Game·Flop

Flop 20–30 Yds Over Hazard

Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 16.8

Week 93 days

Driving Range·Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–103 days

Driving Range·Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success

Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–114 days

Driving Range·Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways

Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–125 days

Driving Range·Long irons (4,3,2)

Center of the green: reduce spread on irons

Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.7

Flagship curriculum

How the 12-week plan unfolds

Each module focuses on specific area of the game (Putting, Short Game, Driving Range) for up to two weeks at a time. Follow the curriculum in a given order for best results.

Week 13 daysDay 13

Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment

Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 3 ft (1m) only.

PuttingDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 12.3

Module skill breakdown

Alignment
37%
Aim
22%
Stroke
13%
Weeks 1–36 daysDay 49

Make Every Mid-Distance Putt

Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on distance: 9 ft (3m) only.

PuttingDifficulty · ExpertModule HCP 2.5

Module skill breakdown

Scoring
36%
Precision
34%
Aim
13%
Weeks 3–45 daysDay 1014

Square up and send it: perfect alignment for Bump'n'Runs

Test your setup, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 31.4

Module skill breakdown

Scoring
30%
Alignment
26%
Precision
15%
Weeks 4–67 daysDay 1523

Can you fly it over the bunker and stop it close?

Aim for soft landing, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: flop.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 27.2

Module skill breakdown

Aim
32%
Distance Control
14%
Dispersion
14%
Weeks 6–87 daysDay 2432

Flop 20–30 Yds Over Hazard

Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: flop.

Short GameDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 16.8

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control
23%
Alignment
23%
Accuracy
21%
Week 93 daysDay 3335

Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact

Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: woods (hy,5w,3w).

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Mechanics
45%
Trajectory
28%
Precision
27%
Weeks 9–103 daysDay 3638

Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success

Perfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: wedges (lw,sw,gw,pw).

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Mechanics
45%
Precision
28%
Trajectory
27%
Weeks 10–114 daysDay 3942

Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways

Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: woods (hy,5w,3w).

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Precision
24%
Aim
14%
Alignment
14%
Weeks 11–125 daysDay 4347

Center of the green: reduce spread on irons

Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: long irons (4,3,2).

Driving RangeDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.7

Module skill breakdown

Dispersion
33%
Precision
17%
Scoring
16%

Program snapshot

Avg HCP focus

12.3

Intermediate

Skill pillars

Alignment · Aim · Stroke · Precision · Scoring · Visualization

Host course

East

Weekly Plan

Flagship breakdown by week and day

1 day, 1 drill. Follow the drills and progress through the program. Each drill has instructions and scoring benchmarks to help you track your progress. The drills are designed to build on each other week by week, so try to follow the schedule as closely as possible for the best results.

Week 1 – Module

4 days scheduled

Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment. Align body parallel to line and square the putter face. Focus on Alignment, Aim, Stroke. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 3 ft (1m) only.

D1

Day 1

Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row

Program: Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment

Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.

Putting30 min
Diagram for Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
1

Hit 50 putts from 3 ft using two alignment sticks and a ball gate.

2

Enter score in the app, out of 50 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions50
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score5048454239353126
D2

Day 2

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row

Program: Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment

Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.

Putting30 min
Diagram for Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
1

Hit 50 putts from 3 ft over a chalk starting line.

2

Draw a straight line on the putting surface.

3

Enter score in the app, out of 50 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions50
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score5049474340363126
D3

Day 3

Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row

Program: Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment

Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.

Putting18 min
Diagram for Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row
1

Hit 30 putts from 3 ft under a hanging string.

2

Enter score, out of 30 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions30
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3029272522191613
D4

Day 4

Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 3/8

Program: Make Every Mid-Distance Putt

Make 3 out of 8 putts from [9 ft | 3 m], 5 times in total.

Putting24 min
Diagram for Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 3/8
1

Place eight tees around the hole at 9 ft or 3 m.

2

After making a putt, move to the next tee.

3

Hit 40 putts.

4

Enter the total number of made putts in the app, out of 40 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions40
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score2823211917151296

Week 2 – Module

4 days scheduled

Make Every Mid-Distance Putt. Roll putts from varying distances and practice line and speed. Focus on Scoring, Precision, Aim. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 9 ft (3m) only.

D1

Day 5

One Handed, Ball Gate, 5 in a Row

Program: Make Every Mid-Distance Putt

Make 5 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.

Putting15 min
Diagram for One Handed, Ball Gate, 5 in a Row
1

Hit 25 putts from 9 ft (3m) through the ball gate.

2

Count putts that go through the gate without touching the tees.

3

Enter score in the app, out of 25 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions25
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score221917151311963
D2

Day 6

Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 2/4

Program: Make Every Mid-Distance Putt

Make 2 out of 4 putts from [9 ft | 3 m], 5 times in total.

Putting24 min
Diagram for Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 2/4
1

Position four tees around the hole at 9 ft or 3 m.

2

After each holed putt, move to the next tee in front.

3

Hit 40 putts.

4

Enter the total number of holed putts in the app, out of 40 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions40
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score30252119171513107
D3

Day 7

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

Program: Make Every Mid-Distance Putt

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

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

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

2

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions30
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score241816141210864
D4

Day 8

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 10/20

Program: Make Every Mid-Distance Putt

Make 10 out of 20 putts using an alignment mirror.

Putting18 min
Diagram for Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 10/20
1

Hit 30 putts from 9 ft using an alignment mirror.

2

Enter score in the app, out of 30 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions30
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score22181513119753

Week 3 – Module

4 days scheduled

Make Every Mid-Distance Putt. Roll putts from varying distances and practice line and speed. Focus on Scoring, Precision, Aim. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 9 ft (3m) only.

D1

Day 9

Single Tee, 10/20

Program: Make Every Mid-Distance Putt

Make 10 out of 20 putts.

Putting18 min
Diagram for Single Tee, 10/20
1

Hit 30 putts from 9 ft (3 m).

2

Enter score in the app, out of 30 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions30
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score25191513119753
D2

Day 10

Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets

Program: Square up and send it: perfect alignment for Bump'n'Runs

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

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

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

2

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

3

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

4

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

5

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

6

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

7

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score312926221713963
D3

Day 11

Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants

Program: Square up and send it: perfect alignment for Bump'n'Runs

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.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
1

Place two lines of 18 balls each near the green. Balls are 1 foot apart. Lines are 5 to 10 yards apart.

2

On the green, make a circle around the hole (6 feet radius) and divide it into 4 equal quadrants with string or markers.

3

Hit 36 bump-and-run shots total, 9 shots at each quadrant.

4

For each set of 9 shots, aim to stop the ball inside one chosen quadrant.

5

Hit 4 or 5 shots in a row from one line, then switch to the other line and finish the 9 shots for that quadrant.

6

After 9 shots to one quadrant, move to the next quadrant and repeat the routine until all 4 quadrants have been used.

7

Count each ball that stops in the right quadrant as a success.

8

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141063
D4

Day 12

Bump-n-Run | Rough | Flat

Program: Square up and send it: perfect alignment for Bump'n'Runs

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

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

Place two markers on the green, 15 yards apart.

2

Split 36 shots into two groups of

3

Hit 18 bump-and-run shots from the first rough spot at the first marker, aiming to stop the ball near it.

4

Move to a different nearby rough spot.

5

Hit 18 shots at the second marker from the new spot.

6

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

7

Use the same setup and stance for all shots.

8

Total the number of successful shots out of 36 in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074

Week 4 – Module

4 days scheduled

Square up and send it: perfect alignment for Bump'n'Runs. Work together for contact and test your setup. Focus on Scoring, Alignment, Precision. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.

D1

Day 13

Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet

Program: Square up and send it: perfect alignment for Bump'n'Runs

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 with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
1

Place 36 balls into 6 groups of 6 balls.

2

Mark 3 target pins on the green, 6 feet apart in a line or arc.

3

From above feet, hit 18 shots, 6 at each pin in order.

4

From below feet, hit 18 shots, 6 at each pin in order.

5

Keep the same ball setup and lie each time. Only change slope.

6

Count each ball that stops within 3 feet of the target pin as a success.

7

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282420161285
D2

Day 14

Bump-n-Run | Rough | Above/Below Feet

Program: Square up and send it: perfect alignment for Bump'n'Runs

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.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Rough | Above/Below Feet
1

Put the ball in the sloped rough, 5 to 30 yards from the hole, with the ball above your feet.

2

Place three targets evenly spaced left, center, and right of the hole, all about the same distance from your ball.

3

Hit 36 bump-and-run shots: 18 with the ball above your feet and 18 with the ball below your feet.

4

For each lie, split the 18 shots into 3 groups of 6, one group for each target.

5

With the ball above your feet, hit 6 shots to the left target, 6 to center, and 6 to right, in any order.

6

Move the ball below your feet and repeat: 6 shots to left, 6 to center, 6 to right.

7

Count each shot that stops inside the target area as a success.

8

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

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

Day 15

Flop | Rough | Flat

Program: Can you fly it over the bunker and stop it close?

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

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Flop | Rough | Flat
1

Find a flat spot in the rough, 5 to 20 yards from the hole.

2

Set up three targets on the green, spaced apart for three landing zones.

3

Hit 36 flop shots; 12 shots at each target.

4

Keep ball position the same for all shots, only aim at the next target after 12 shots.

5

Try to land the ball softly in the target zone.

6

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

7

After 36 shots (12 per target), add up your total successful shots and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

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

Day 16

Flop | Scattered Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

Program: Can you fly it over the bunker and stop it close?

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and hit-and-land flop shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Flop | Scattered Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
1

Make 8 lines of 5 balls each. Space out the lines and balls on grass, not on the green, anywhere from 5 to 40 yards/metres away from the hole.

2

On the green, put down 3 landing zones in a straight line with 6 feet (2 metres) between them, using sticks, clubs, or string.

3

Take 36 shots, split into 3 sets of 12 shots.

4

Aim each set of 12 shots at one landing zone. Start with Zone 1, then Zone 2, then Zone

5

Hit all 5 balls from each line toward the target zone. After each line, move to another line.

6

Count a shot as good if the ball stays in the correct zone.

7

Add up how many good shots you made and enter the score in the app out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074

Week 5 – Module

4 days scheduled

Can you fly it over the bunker and stop it close?. Fly over bunker and aim for soft landing. Focus on Aim, Distance Control, Dispersion. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Flop.

D1

Day 17

Flop | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Program: Can you fly it over the bunker and stop it close?

Up to 5 players compete to stop a flop 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.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Flop | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
1

Set up two lines of 5 piles of balls (10 piles total), each pile with 3 or 4 balls. Lines should be 5 to 10 yards/meters apart and piles in each line 4 yards/meters apart.

2

Place piles between 5 and 40 yards/meters from the hole, on grass around the green, not on the green.

3

On the green, mark 9 stop zones in a 3x3 grid using buckets, string lines, or tees.

4

Hit 36 flop shots total, 4 shots for each stop zone.

5

For each shot, choose any pile and hit to the assigned stop zone. After 4 shots to one zone, move to the next zone.

6

A successful shot is when the ball stops inside the intended stop zone.

7

Use the same setup for every shot.

8

Finish all 36 shots, 4 to each stop zone.

9

Count how many balls stopped in each zone and add them up. Enter the total number of successful shots out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302825201612853
D2

Day 18

Flop | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

Program: Can you fly it over the bunker and stop it close?

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land flop shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Flop | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
1

Place 40 balls in two lines of 20 balls. The balls in each line are 1 foot apart. The two lines are 5 to 10 yards apart.

2

On the green use sticks or string to make 3 landing zones in a straight line. Each zone is 6 feet apart.

3

Hit 36 flop shots from the ball lines to the landing zones.

4

Make 3 groups of 12 shots.

5

For each group aim for only one landing zone.

6

After each group of 12 shots, switch to the other ball line.

7

Count every shot that stops in the right landing zone.

8

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028252218141074
D3

Day 19

Flop | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill

Program: Can you fly it over the bunker and stop it close?

Hit flop shot 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.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Flop | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
1

Place 36 balls in two groups of 18 balls each for uphill and downhill shots.

2

Set up three targets on the green: right, center, and left of the hole, each 6 feet apart.

3

Hit 12 flop shots from uphill slope at the right target.

4

Hit 6 shots from uphill at the center target, then 6 at the left target (total 18 uphill shots).

5

From downhill slope, hit 12 shots at the right target, 6 at center, 6 at left (total 18 downhill shots).

6

Count shots that stop within 3 feet of the target as success.

7

Write down your number of successful shots out of 36 attempts in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302826221713963
D4

Day 20

Flop | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets

Program: Can you fly it over the bunker and stop it close?

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop flop shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Flop | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
1

Set up 3 flags spaced about 6 feet apart.

2

Make 9 piles of 4 balls each, with two lines and space between them.

3

Put the piles 5 to 20 yards away from the flags, but keep the piles the same.

4

Hit 36 flop shots in 3 groups of

5

For each group, try to land balls within 10 feet of the right flag, first flag, second flag, then third.

6

Switch between piles as you want.

7

Each ball that stays within 10 feet of the right flag counts as a success.

8

Count the successful shots.

9

Enter your total successes out of 36 attempts in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score312926221713963

Week 6 – Module

4 days scheduled

Can you fly it over the bunker and stop it close?. Fly over bunker and aim for soft landing. Focus on Aim, Distance Control, Dispersion. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Flop.

D1

Day 21

Flop | Scattered Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Program: Can you fly it over the bunker and stop it close?

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

Short Game25 min
Diagram for Flop | Scattered Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
1

Make 7 lines of 5 balls each (35 balls total), with balls 1 yard apart. Put the lines on grass 5 to 20 yards from the hole, not on the green.

2

Put 5 markers on the green, each 6 feet apart.

3

Match each line of balls to a marker on the green.

4

Hit all 5 balls in the line as flop shots at the marker. Move to the next line and repeat with the next marker.

5

Count how many balls land within 10 feet of the marker.

6

When done, count total balls inside 10 feet, and enter score in the app out of 35 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions35
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028252218141074
D2

Day 22

Flop | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets

Program: Can you fly it over the bunker and stop it close?

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

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

Set up 3 target areas on the green, about 6 feet apart.

2

Make 6 piles of 6 balls each, on the grass 5 to 40 yards from the hole.

3

Hit 36 flop shots total. Divide them into 3 groups of 12 shots.

4

Hit the first 12 shots at Target 1, using any piles.

5

Hit the next 12 shots at Target 2, choosing any piles.

6

Hit the last 12 shots at Target 3, using any piles.

7

After each shot, see if your ball stopped very close to the target. Count that shot as a success if it did.

8

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302825211612963
D3

Day 23

Flop | Parallel Piles | Quadrants

Program: Can you fly it over the bunker and stop it close?

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop flop shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Flop | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
1

Arrange 36 balls into 9 piles of 4 balls each. Put 5 piles in one line and 4 piles in a second line, spaced 2 meters apart. Leave 5 to 10 meters between lines.

2

Mark 4 equal quadrants inside a circle with a 3 meter radius around the hole using string or tees.

3

Divide 36 balls into 4 groups of 9 shots. Aim for 9 shots into each quadrant.

4

Hit flop shots from any pile. Aim to land 9 balls in the first quadrant, then move to the next quadrant for the next 9 shots, until all 4 quadrants are targeted.

5

Count each shot that lands in the right quadrant as a success.

6

After 36 shots, enter your total successful shots in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score292724201612853
D4

Day 24

Flop | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Program: Flop 20–30 Yds Over Hazard

Up to 5 players compete to stop a flop 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.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Flop | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
1

Make 4 straight lines of 9 balls each on the grass. Keep each line 5 yards or meters apart.

2

Put the balls in each line about 1 foot apart.

3

Pick 3 targets (like flags or markers) in different spots around the green.

4

Hit 36 shots, in 3 groups of 12 shots.

5

Hit all balls in the first group to Target 1, then switch to Target 2 for the next group, and Target 3 for the last group.

6

Hit each ball trying to stop it close to the target for that group.

7

Count every ball that stops within 3 feet of the target as a success.

8

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Week 7 – Module

4 days scheduled

Flop 20–30 Yds Over Hazard. Stick flops to green and land 3-4 feet away. Focus on Distance Control, Alignment, Accuracy. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Flop.

D1

Day 25

Flop | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets

Program: Flop 20–30 Yds Over Hazard

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

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Flop | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
1

Make 2 lines of 5 ball piles each (10 piles total). Keep lines 6 yards apart and piles 4 yards apart.

2

Put all piles on short grass 5-20 yards from the hole, not on the green.

3

Place 3 target markers in a line on the green. Space them 6 feet apart. Call them Target A, Target B, and Target C.

4

Hit 36 flop shots in total, in 3 sets of 12 shots.

5

First 12 shots go to Target A. Next 12 to Target B. Last 12 to Target C.

6

Pick any pile for each shot. Hit the ball at the current target.

7

Count each shot that stops closest to or inside the target area. This is a "success."

8

Add up all successful shots for each target.

9

Record the score out of 36 attempts in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028252218141174
D2

Day 26

Flop | Perpendicular Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

Program: Flop 20–30 Yds Over Hazard

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land flop shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Flop | Perpendicular Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
1

Arrange 36 balls in two lines of 18 balls each. Lines cross each other and are 5 to 10 yards apart. Balls are 1 foot apart in each line.

2

Put three landing zones in a row on the green, 6 feet apart.

3

There are 36 shots. Aim 12 shots at each landing zone.

4

From one line, hit 6 shots at the first landing zone.

5

From the other line, hit 6 shots at the second landing zone.

6

Go back to the first line and hit 6 shots at the third landing zone.

7

Switch lines and keep repeating until all 36 shots are done, with 12 shots at each landing zone.

8

Count each shot that lands and stops in the right zone as successful.

9

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262218141074
D3

Day 27

Flop | Deep Rough and Other | Flat

Program: Flop 20–30 Yds Over Hazard

Hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Flop | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
1

Set up 3 landing zones on the green, about 6 feet apart in a line. Name them Zone 1 (close), Zone 2 (middle), Zone 3 (far).

2

Put 2 piles of 18 balls each, 5–20 yards away from the green, in deep or thick grass.

3

Hit 36 flop shots from these piles, trying to land the ball in the zones.

4

Hit 12 shots to Zone

1

Alternate piles if wanted.

5

Hit 12 shots to Zone

6

Hit 12 shots to Zone

3

Enter how many shots stayed in the right zones, out of 36 attempts, in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score282623191511853
D4

Day 28

Flop | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill

Program: Flop 20–30 Yds Over Hazard

Up to 5 players hit flop shot 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.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Flop | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
1

Make 2 target areas on the green: one uphill, one downhill, about 6 feet apart.

2

Use markers to show the edges of each target area.

3

Choose a spot 20 yards from the hole and set up golf balls for uphill shots.

4

Hit 18 flop shots, trying to land each one in the uphill area. Try to keep each ball inside the zone.

5

Move to the downhill area, same distance from the hole.

6

Hit 18 flop shots, trying to land each one in the downhill area.

7

Keep all shots from the same spot on each slope. Do not move the ball for each shot.

8

Count shots that stop inside the right target area.

9

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074

Week 8 – Module

4 days scheduled

Flop 20–30 Yds Over Hazard. Stick flops to green and land 3-4 feet away. Focus on Distance Control, Alignment, Accuracy. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Flop.

D1

Day 29

Flop | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill

Program: Flop 20–30 Yds Over Hazard

Up to 5 players hit flop 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.

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

Split 36 balls into two groups of

2

Make two target zones on the green, each about 5 feet wide: Zone A (left), Zone B (right).

3

For the first 18 balls, hit from uphill rough and try to land in Zone A.

4

For the next 18 balls, hit from downhill rough and try to land in Zone B.

5

All shots should be from the same spot in deep rough, 10 to 15 yards from the green.

6

Count balls that land and stay in the correct zone.

7

After 36 shots, enter the number of successes (out of 36) in the app.

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

Day 30

Flop | Fairway | Flat

Program: Flop 20–30 Yds Over Hazard

Up to 5 players hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Flop | Fairway | Flat
1

Set up 3 target zones on the green at 5, 12, and 20 yards from where the balls will be hit. Mark each zone with cones.

2

Place 36 balls in 3 groups of 12 balls each.

3

Hit 12 balls to try to land them in the 5 yard zone.

4

Hit 12 balls to try to land them in the 12 yard zone.

5

Hit 12 balls to try to land them in the 20 yard zone. Enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

6

Do not change your ball position or stance during the test.

7

Count each ball that lands and stays inside the right target zone as a success.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302824201612964
D3

Day 31

Flop | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet

Program: Flop 20–30 Yds Over Hazard

Up to 5 players hit flop shot 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.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Flop | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
1

Prepare two sets of 18 balls: one set for above-feet shots, one set for below-feet shots.

2

Mark three target zones on the green: left, center, and right.

3

Divide 36 shots into three groups of 12: each group has 6 above-feet and 6 below-feet shots. Each group aims 2 shots at each zone.

4

From deep rough and sloped lies, hit two flop shots at each target zone: first above-feet, then below-feet, for all zones.

5

Keep the ball setup the same for all shots. Only change the target zone.

6

Count a ball as a success if it lands and stops in the intended zone.

7

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

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

Day 32

Flop | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Program: Flop 20–30 Yds Over Hazard

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop flop shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Flop | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones
1

Place 40 balls into 10 piles of 4 balls each, with the piles in two lines of 5 piles. Lines are about 7 yards apart, and piles are about 2 yards apart within each line.

2

Mark 9 stop zones as a 3-by-3 grid using tees, string, or markers. Zones are about 3 feet apart.

3

Hit 36 balls in total, aiming to land 4 balls in each of the 9 stop zones.

4

Hit 4 balls at the first stop zone from any pile, then move to the next zone and hit 4 balls there. Repeat until all 9 zones are done.

5

Each time a ball stops in the correct zone, count a point.

6

After 36 shots, add up how many balls landed in the correct zones and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score312926221713963

Week 9 – Module

4 days scheduled

Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact. Consistent woods contact and perfect woods swing. Focus on Mechanics, Trajectory, Precision. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Woods (Hy,5W,3W).

D1

Day 33

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Impact and Follow Through

Program: Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact

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

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | Impact and Follow Through
1

Pick one target or flag on the range to aim at for all your shots with woods.

2

Set up the ball the same way for every shot.

3

Hit 36 shots using woods only, focusing on impact and follow through.

4

Work on at most two impact and follow through thoughts or tasks throughout the drill to produce the desired ball flight.

5

You may switch between woods (Hybrid, 5-wood, 3-wood) during the drill as you focus on your impact and follow through.

6

Count shots that land close to your target line and inside a 10-yard-wide imaginary zone as successful.

7

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

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

Day 34

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Downswing

Program: Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact

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

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | Downswing
1

Pick one flag or target at a good distance for woods (hybrid, 5-wood, or 3-wood).

2

Put your ball on the tee as you usually do for woods shots.

3

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.

4

Switch between woods (hybrid, 5-wood, 3-wood) throughout the exercise.

5

Count a shot as a success if it lands and stops near the selected target.

6

Enter your number of successes in the app, out of 36 attempts.

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

Day 35

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Backswing

Program: Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact

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

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | Backswing
1

Pick a target flag suitable for your wood club at the driving range.

2

Hit 36 shots with your wood club, focusing solely on your backswing.

3

Concentrate on at most two backswing thoughts or tasks to produce your desired ball flight.

4

Try to do your backswing as planned for each shot.

5

Count each shot as a success if the ball lands within 5 yards of the target.

6

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302825211612853
D4

Day 36

Wedges (LW to PW) | Downswing

Program: Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success

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

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

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

2

Hit 36 wedge shots aiming at the same single target.

3

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

4

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

5

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Week 10 – Module

4 days scheduled

Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success. Perfect wedge swing and consistent wedge contact. Focus on Mechanics, Precision, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW).

D1

Day 37

Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through

Program: Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success

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

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

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

2

Set up the ball the same way for all shots.

3

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

4

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

5

Switch between wedges throughout the exercise.

6

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

7

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3331292621161285
D2

Day 38

Wedges (LW to PW) | Takeaway

Program: Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success

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

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

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

2

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

3

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

4

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

5

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

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

Day 39

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Around the Stick

Program: Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways

Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | Around the Stick
1

Set an alignment stick on the ground pointing at the target.

2

Put a cone or bucket on each side of the target about 5% of the distance from ball to flag.

3

Get 36 balls and use a 5-wood, Hybrid, or 3-wood.

4

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.

5

Keep the ball position and setup the same every time; only change curve and club.

6

After each shot, check if the ball lands in the correct cone/bucket on the right side for the curve.

7

Count each ball in the correct zone as a success.

8

When all 36 shots are done, total your number of successful shots and enter your score in the app out of 36 tries.

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

Day 40

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Downswing

Program: Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways

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

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | Downswing
1

Pick one flag or target at a good distance for woods (hybrid, 5-wood, or 3-wood).

2

Put your ball on the tee as you usually do for woods shots.

3

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.

4

Switch between woods (hybrid, 5-wood, 3-wood) throughout the exercise.

5

Count a shot as a success if it lands and stops near the selected target.

6

Enter your number of successes in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Week 11 – Module

4 days scheduled

Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways. Stay on fairways and control 3-wood roll. Focus on Precision, Aim, Alignment. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Woods (Hy,5W,3W).

D1

Day 41

All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge

Program: Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways

Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge
1

Pick 3 targets on the driving range: Target 1 (short), Target 2 (medium), Target 3 (long).

2

Get 36 balls ready.

3

Hit 12 balls at Target 1, then 12 at Target 2, then 12 at Target

4

Use any wood club (hybrid, 5-wood, 3-wood, driver); switch clubs if wanted.

5

Try to hit each ball close to the target.

6

Count each shot that lands near the flag as a success.

7

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

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

Day 42

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Straight Shot

Program: Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways

Produce straight shots using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | Straight Shot
1

Pick one target on the range suitable for woods (Hy, 5W, 3W).

2

Hit 36 shots total using any wood club, aiming all shots at the same target.

3

Focus on producing a straight shot with no push or pull for each attempt.

4

Do not move your ball or change setup. Only aim straight at the target.

5

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.

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

Day 43

Long irons (4,3,2) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

Program: Center of the green: reduce spread on irons

Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
1

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

2

Hit 36 shots using your long irons (4, 3, and 2 irons).

3

Hit 18 shots curving left-to-right and 18 shots curving right-to-left, all towards the same target.

4

Keep the same stance and setup for every shot.

5

Try to make the ball land close to the target.

6

Count each shot that lands and stays near the target as a success.

7

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

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

Day 44

Long irons (4,3,2) | Around the Stick

Program: Center of the green: reduce spread on irons

Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Around the Stick
1

Choose a flag or target to aim at using a long iron (2, 3, or 4 iron).

2

Put an alignment stick on the ground in front of the target.

3

Place a cone on each side of the flag, each cone 5% of the total distance to the flag.

4

Hit 36 shots: 18 curve left-to-right around the stick, 18 curve right-to-left.

5

Divide shots into 3 groups of 12 shots: first 12 curve left-to-right past the left cone, next 12 curve right-to-left past the right cone, final 12 alternate between both directions.

6

Set up the ball the same for all shots.

7

A shot is successful if it passes outside the correct cone and lands within 3 yards of the flag.

8

Add up the number of successful shots and enter your total out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score282623191410742

Week 12 – Module

3 days scheduled

Center of the green: reduce spread on irons. Eliminate wild misses and center green hits. Focus on Dispersion, Precision, Scoring. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Long irons (4,3,2).

D1

Day 45

Long irons (4,3,2) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius

Program: Center of the green: reduce spread on irons

Use long irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
1

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

2

Mark two circles: one 5 yards from the flag (birdie zone), one 10 yards from the flag (par zone). Use cones, buckets, or imagine.

3

Hit 36 long iron shots in 3 groups of

4

First 12 shots: aim for the 5-yard circle (birdie zone).

5

Next 12 shots: aim for the space between 5 and 10 yards (par zone).

6

Last 12 shots: try to land anywhere within the 10-yard circle.

7

Switch clubs (4, 3, or 2 iron) as wanted.

8

Count shots: 5-yard circle is birdie, 10-yard circle is par, outside is no score.

9

Add your birdies and pars. Enter your total out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score282623191511853
D2

Day 46

Long irons (4,3,2) | Quadrants

Program: Center of the green: reduce spread on irons

Hit 12 balls to each quadrant using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

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

Pick a target to aim at using your long irons (4, 3, or 2).

2

Mark four sections around the target using cones, buckets, or imaginary lines. The sections should be about 5% of the total distance from where you hit.

3

Hit 36 shots: 9 to each section.

4

Use only your long irons (4, 3, or 2). Switch clubs if you want.

5

Make sure to hit 9 shots to each section. The order does not matter, just finish all shots for each section.

6

Keep your ball setup the same and try to be precise.

7

Count every shot that lands and stays in the right section as a success.

8

When done, count your successful shots and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

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

Day 47

Long irons (4,3,2) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets

Program: Center of the green: reduce spread on irons

Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | L-R and R-L  9 Targets
1

Set up 9 targets around the flag with cones or buckets. Space each target at 5% of the distance to the flag.

2

For each target, hit 4 shots: 2 curve left-to-right, 2 curve right-to-left, using your long irons (4, 3, or 2).

3

Do all shots the same way every time.

4

Only shots landing between the cones count as successes.

5

After 36 shots, count how many landed between cones and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285