13 Week Flagship Program for Donald Steel 9

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.

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.

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

Hit 30 putts from 3 ft (1 m).

Enter score in the app, out of 30 attempts.

Hit 25 putts from 3 ft through the ball gate.

Enter score in the app, out of 25 attempts.

Hit 50 putts from 3 ft or 1 m using an alignment mirror.

Enter score in the app, out of 50 attempts.

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

Enter score in the app, out of 50 attempts.

Place eight tees around the hole at 3 ft or 1 m.

After making a putt, go to the next tee.

Hit 50 putts. Enter the number of putts made out of 50 attempts.

Place four tees around the hole at 3 ft (1 m).

After each putt goes in, move to the next tee.

Hit 50 putts.

Enter the number made out of 50 in the app.

Arrange 10 piles of balls in two lines that cross each other. Each line has 5 piles. Each pile has the same number of balls.

Put the piles 5 to 30 yards from the hole. Leave 3 yards between piles in a line. Make lines 5 to 10 yards apart.

Set up 3 targets around the green. Each target is about 6 feet apart from the others.

There are 36 chip shots total, with 12 shots for each target.

Always use the same stance and ball position for every shot.

For each set of 12 shots, chip to the target from any pile. Try to get close to the target.

A shot is a success if the ball stops within 3 feet of the target.

After all 36 shots, add up how many balls stopped within 3 feet of the target and enter the score out of 36 attempts in the app.

Set up 10 piles of balls in two lines: 5 piles in each line, 3 yards apart, and the lines 5 to 10 yards away from each other. Piles are 5 to 30 yards from the hole.

Use string or tees to mark 4 equal areas around the hole, each 6 feet from the hole.

Hit 36 chip shots, split into 4 groups of

Aim each group at a different area.

Start from a pile, chip 9 balls at the first area, then move to another pile for the next area. Do this until all 4 areas have 9 shots each.

Each shot that stops in the right area is a success.

Count the number of successful shots out of 36 and enter your score in the app.

Put 40 golf balls in 8 lines, 5 balls in each line, each ball 1 yard apart.

Set up 8 flags as targets, spaced apart so each one is clear.

Chip all 5 balls from each line to a different target flag.

Aim for all shots to land within 10 feet (3 meters) of the target flag.

Do this for all 8 lines for a total of 40 chips.

Only count 36 shots: skip 4 balls or do 4 fewer shots.

Give a point for each ball that stops within 10 feet (3 meters) of the target.

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

Set up 4 rows of balls. Each row has 9 balls, 1 foot apart.

Space the rows 5 yards apart on grass, between 5 and 30 yards from the hole.

Put 3 targets by the hole: A at 12 o'clock, B at 4 o'clock, C at 8 o'clock, each 3 feet from the hole.

Split the 36 shots into 3 groups of

First 12 shots go to Target A, next 12 to Target B, last 12 to Target C.

From each row, chip the ball to try to stop it close to the chosen target. Ball setup does not change.

After 12 shots at one target, switch to the next target. Repeat until all 36 shots are finished.

Each ball that stops within 2 feet of the target is a success.

Count how many successes you had and enter your score in the app out of 36 attempts.

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.

Make 10 piles of 4 balls each, in two lines of 5 piles.

Put piles on grass, 5–30 yards from the hole, lines 5–10 yards apart, piles in each line 2 yards apart.

On the green, mark three landing zones in a straight line, 6 feet apart.

Hit 36 chip shots, 12 at each landing zone.

Hit from different piles for each shot. Do 12 shots into the first zone, then 12 into the second, then 12 into the third.

Count shots that land fully in the target zone.

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

Place 36 balls in 2 straight lines of 18 balls, 6 yards apart. Balls in each line are 1 foot apart.

Put 3 flags on the green, each 10 feet apart.

Hit 36 chip shots, aiming 12 shots at each flag.

From the first line, hit 4 balls to the first flag.

From the second line, hit 4 balls to the first flag.

Repeat steps 4 and 5 until 12 balls are hit to the first flag.

Do the same method for the second flag: 4 shots from each line, until 12 shots are made.

Repeat for the third flag.

A shot is good if it stops within 10 feet of the target.

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

Arrange 36 balls in 2 lines of 18 balls each. Keep the lines 5 to 10 yards apart. Place balls 1 foot apart.

Mark a 6-foot circle around the hole. Divide the circle into 4 sections using markers.

Split the 36 chips into 4 sets of 9 shots.

From the first line, hit 9 chips at Quadrant

From the second line, hit 9 chips at Quadrant

From the first line, hit 9 chips at Quadrant

From the second line, hit 9 chips at Quadrant

Count each ball that stops in the correct quadrant.

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

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.

Place two pins on the green about 8 feet apart to mark target zones.

Set up 5 to 20 yards from the hole on flat ground.

Hit 36 flop shots in 3 sets of

Aim all first 12 shots at the left target.

Aim all next 12 shots at the right target.

For the last 12 shots, switch target every 3 shots: 3 left, 3 right, then repeat.

Keep the same ball setup for every shot.

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

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

Pick a spot 5 to 20 yards from the hole near the green to practice flop shots.

Place 36 balls in two lines so they cross in the middle. Each line has 18 balls, 1 foot apart.

Use string or tees to mark 4 equal zones inside a 10-foot circle around the hole.

Split the 36 balls into 4 groups of 9 balls. Each group aims for a different zone.

From the first line, hit 9 balls to the first zone.

From the second line, hit 9 balls to the second zone.

Go back to the first line and hit 9 balls to the third zone.

From the second line, hit 9 balls to the fourth zone. Count the number of balls that land in the right zone each time. After all shots, enter your total number of successes out of 36 in the app.

Arrange 40 balls into 10 piles of 4 balls each. Set the piles in 2 lines that cross each other, with 5 piles in each line, about 2 meters apart.

Place the piles on grass 5 to 20 meters from the hole, not on the green.

On the green, use string or markers to divide a 10-foot (3 meters) circle around the hole into 4 equal parts.

Hit 36 flop shots, 9 shots for each quadrant, trying to stop the ball inside each part.

Take turns hitting from different piles, aiming for the set part each time.

If the ball stops in the right part, count it as a success.

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

Place 18 balls on a slope above the feet, and 18 balls on a slope below the feet, on opposite sides near the green.

Set one target on the green at a short distance between 10 and 20 yards.

Hit 36 flop shots: 18 from above the feet, 18 from below the feet.

Every 3 shots, change aim to left, center, or right of the target. Hit 6 shots at each aim for both slopes.

Try to land each ball close to the target.

Count a shot as successful if the ball lands within 3 feet of the target.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

Gather 36 balls and split them into 2 groups of

Stand on a slope where the ball is above your feet for the first 18 shots.

Choose one target on the green to aim at.

Hit 18 bump-and-run shots, trying to get close to the target from this lie.

Move to a slope where the ball is below your feet for the next 18 shots.

Hit 18 bump-and-run shots at the same target from this lie.

Count how many balls stop close to the pin. Record that number as your score out of 36 in the app.

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

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

Pick 3 targets on the green, spaced evenly apart.

Split 36 shots into 3 sets of

Aim first 12 shots at the left target.

Aim next 12 shots at the center target.

Aim last 12 shots at the right target.

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

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

Make 10 piles of 4 balls (40 balls) in two lines, crossing each other near the green, 1 to 10 yards from the green and 5 to 30 yards from the hole. Keep piles 2 yards apart, lines 5 to 10 yards apart.

On the green, use string or tees to mark two circles around the hole: one with a 6-foot radius (inner), the other with a 15-foot radius (outer).

Use only 36 balls (9 piles of 4) for this test.

Split the 36 shots into two groups of

For the first 18 shots, try to land the ball inside the small circle.

For the next 18 shots, try to land the ball inside the big circle but outside the small circle.

Play bump-and-run shots by hitting from different piles, one after the other, keeping the same setup and order.

Count as a success if the ball stops in the correct circle. If not, it is a miss.

Count how many balls finished where they should in both circles. Enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Set up two targets on the green about 10 to 15 yards apart.

Get 36 balls and split them into 2 groups of

Hit 18 flop shots from a slope with the ball above your feet, aiming at the first target.

Hit 18 flop shots from a slope with the ball below your feet, aiming at the second target.

Count how many balls land and stop within 3 feet of each target. These are successes.

Keep your ball setup the same for all shots.

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

Place two ball markers on the green, about 10 feet apart.

Choose a spot on the uphill slope, 5 to 20 yards from the hole. Use this spot every time for the test.

Hit 18 flop shots from this spot. Aim at the targets, switching every 3 shots between them until all 18 shots are done.

Move to a spot on the downhill slope, 5 to 20 yards from the hole. Use this spot every time for these shots.

Hit 18 flop shots from the downhill spot. Switch targets every 3 shots until all 18 are done.

Count shots that stop within 3 feet of the marker as successful.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Arrange 40 balls into 10 piles of 4 balls each. Set the piles in 2 lines that cross each other, with 5 piles in each line, about 2 meters apart.

Place the piles on grass 5 to 20 meters from the hole, not on the green.

On the green, use string or markers to divide a 10-foot (3 meters) circle around the hole into 4 equal parts.

Hit 36 flop shots, 9 shots for each quadrant, trying to stop the ball inside each part.

Take turns hitting from different piles, aiming for the set part each time.

If the ball stops in the right part, count it as a success.

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

Put two target zones on the green, 6 feet apart. Call them Zone A and Zone B.

Set up in deep rough, 15 to 40 yards from the green.

Hit 36 flop shots: 18 at Zone A, 18 at Zone B.

Hit 3 shots at Zone A, then 3 shots at Zone B. Repeat until all shots are done.

Count a success if the ball stops inside the target zone.

Keep the ball in the same place for every shot. Only aim changes.

Add total successes out of 36 attempts. Enter score in the app.

Make two piles of 18 balls on rough grass, 5-40 yards from the hole.

Mark three equal target zones on the green about 5 feet apart: Zone A (closest), Zone B (middle), Zone C (farthest).

Hit 36 flop shots in three sets: 12 shots to Zone A, then 12 to Zone B, then 12 to Zone C.

Switch between the two piles when hitting your shots.

Try to land and stop the ball inside the correct zone. Count each ball in the right zone as a success.

Count your successes out of 36 shots and enter the score in the app.

Scatter 40 balls in 8 lines, with 5 balls in each line, spaced about 1 yard or meter apart between 5 and 40 yards or meters from the hole.

Divide a 10-foot or 3-meter circle around the hole into 4 equal parts using string or tees.

Hit a total of 36 flop shots.

Assign 9 shots to each of the 4 parts.

Pick 5 balls from the scattered lines and try to land and stop the ball in the assigned part, then move to a different line and part.

Always hit each shot from where the ball was placed, aiming at the assigned part.

Count a shot as successful if the ball stops inside the intended part.

Do all 36 shots (9 in each part) and then count all successful shots and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Set up 10 piles of balls in two lines that cross each other, 5 piles in each line. The piles are 3 yards/meters apart. The two lines are 5 to 10 yards/meters apart.

Put the piles 5 to 40 yards/meters away from the hole, not on the green.

Mark 9 target zones on the green using tees, string, or small buckets. Make them easy to see.

Hit 36 flop shots total, 9 to each target zone.

Pick a pile and hit 9 flop shots to target zone

Then hit 9 shots to target zone 2, using any pile.

Do the same for zones 3 through 9, hitting 9 shots at each for 36 total tries. Enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

After all 36 shots, count the successes where the ball lands in or very close to the target and enter the score in the app.

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

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

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

Split balls into two groups of 18: - 18 shots curve left to right aiming for the right cone/bucket. - 18 shots curve right to left aiming for the left cone/bucket.

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

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

Count each ball in the correct zone as a success.

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

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

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

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

Try to do your backswing as planned for each shot.

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

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

Pick a flag on the range for woods shots.

Make a landing area near the flag with cones or buckets, about 5% of the distance to the target.

Split 36 shots into 3 groups of

For each group, try to land the ball in the landing area.

Use any woods club: hybrid, 5-wood, or 3-wood. You can change clubs.

After each shot, note if the ball landed in the landing area.

Finish all 36 shots, count the successful ones, and enter your score out of 36.

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

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

Hit 36 shots with your woods, focusing solely on your downswing. Work on at most two downswing thoughts or tasks to influence the ball flight.

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

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

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

Choose one target on the range suitable for woods shots (Hy, 5W, or 3W). Keep ball placement and stance the same.

Hit 36 shots in total.

Hit 12 low shots at the chosen target.

Hit 12 mid shots at the same target.

Hit 12 high shots at the same target.

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

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

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

Set up the ball the same way for every shot.

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

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

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

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

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