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Course Flagship Program

13 Week Flagship Program for Par 3

We studied the course and made a flagship practice program specifically for Par 3. 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

13

Days

50

Modules

9

Frequency

4 days/week

Weeks 1–25 days

Putting·9 ft (3m) only

Reduce Missed Putts Consistently

Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 11.1

Week 23 days

Short Game·Flop

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

Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 28.5

Week 34 days

Driving Range·Driver

Control Driver Ball Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–55 days

Putting·3 ft (1m) only

Stop 3-Foot Misses On All Shots

Difficulty: Expert · Module HCP 2.7

Weeks 5–77 days

Short Game·Chip

Chip 10–25 Yds From Rough

Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.5

Weeks 7–87 days

Driving Range·Short irons (9,8)

Hit Short Irons Close To Flag

Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–106 days

Putting·9 ft (3m) only

Hole All 9 Ft Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Module HCP 2.5

Weeks 10–116 days

Short Game·Bump'n'Run

See Shot Before Hit

Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.5

Weeks 12–136 days

Driving Range·Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Stop Missed Wedge Shots

Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0

Flagship curriculum

How the 13-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.

Weeks 1–25 daysDay 15

Reduce Missed Putts Consistently

Commit to the aim, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 9 ft (3m) only.

PuttingDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 11.1

Module skill breakdown

Aim
38%
Scoring
18%
Alignment
14%
Week 23 daysDay 68

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

Aim for soft landing, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: flop.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 28.5

Module skill breakdown

Aim
25%
Scoring
24%
Distance Control
19%
Week 34 daysDay 912

Control Driver Ball Flight

Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: driver.

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Precision
25%
Mechanics
23%
Aim
19%
Weeks 4–55 daysDay 1317

Stop 3-Foot Misses On All Shots

Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on distance: 3 ft (1m) only.

PuttingDifficulty · ExpertModule HCP 2.7

Module skill breakdown

Scoring
38%
Precision
35%
Green Reading
11%
Weeks 5–77 daysDay 1825

Chip 10–25 Yds From Rough

Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: chip.

Short GameDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control
28%
Precision
25%
Alignment
14%
Weeks 7–87 daysDay 2632

Hit Short Irons Close To Flag

Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: short irons (9,8).

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Precision
32%
Mechanics
19%
Aim
17%
Weeks 9–106 daysDay 3338

Hole All 9 Ft Putts

Repeat putts until consistent, 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 10–116 daysDay 3944

See Shot Before Hit

See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.

Short GameDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5

Module skill breakdown

Scoring
38%
Accuracy
24%
Visualization
23%
Weeks 12–136 daysDay 4550

Stop Missed Wedge Shots

Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: wedges (lw,sw,gw,pw).

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Precision
26%
Mechanics
23%
Trajectory
18%

Program snapshot

Avg HCP focus

11.1

Intermediate

Skill pillars

Aim · Scoring · Alignment · Stroke · Precision · Visualization

Host course

Par 3

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 Missed Putts Consistently. Align stance properly and choose a clear target. Focus on Aim, Scoring, Alignment. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 9 ft (3m) only.

D1

Day 1

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20

Program: Reduce Missed Putts Consistently

Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.

Putting18 min
Diagram for Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
1

Hit 30 putts from 9 ft over a chalk line.

2

Draw a straight line to show start line.

3

Enter number of putts holed out of 30 attempts in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions30
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score23181513119753
D2

Day 2

One Handed, Ball Gate, 5 in a Row

Program: Reduce Missed Putts Consistently

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
D3

Day 3

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 10/20

Program: Reduce Missed Putts Consistently

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
D4

Day 4

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 10/20

Program: Reduce Missed Putts Consistently

Make 10 out of 20 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.

Putting18 min
Diagram for Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 10/20
1

Hit 30 putts from 9 ft (3 m) through the ball gate using the plane board.

2

Enter the number of putts made out of 30.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions30
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score241916141210864

Week 2 – Module

4 days scheduled

Reduce Missed Putts Consistently. Align stance properly and choose a clear target. Focus on Aim, Scoring, Alignment. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 9 ft (3m) only.

D1

Day 5

Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20

Program: Reduce Missed Putts Consistently

Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.

Putting18 min
Diagram for Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
1

Hit 30 putts from 9 feet under a hanging string.

2

Enter score in the app, out of 30 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions30
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score241916141210863
D2

Day 6

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
D3

Day 7

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
D4

Day 8

Flop | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

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 inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Flop | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
1

Put 36 balls in 6 straight lines. Each line has 6 balls. Each ball is 1 yard or meter apart. Place lines 5-20 yards or meters from the hole, not on the green.

2

On the green, make two circles around the hole with string or tees: one small circle with a 6 foot/2 meter radius, and one bigger circle with a 15 foot/5 meter radius.

3

Hit all 6 balls in a line toward the hole, trying to land them inside the circles.

4

For the first 18 hits, try to land balls in the small circle. For the next 18 hits, try to land balls in the big circle.

5

After hitting one line, go to another line and repeat until all 36 balls are hit.

6

Count how many balls stop inside the right circle for each try. Enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302825201512852

Week 3 – Module

4 days scheduled

Control Driver Ball Flight. Control ball flight basics and stop missing fairways. Focus on Precision, Mechanics, Aim. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Driver.

D1

Day 9

Driver | Around the Stick

Program: Control Driver Ball Flight

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

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Driver | Around the Stick
1

Choose a flag or target to aim at with the driver.

2

Measure 5% of the distance to the flag. Put one cone on the left side and one cone on the right side at that distance.

3

Take 36 shots: 18 curve the ball left to right, 18 curve the ball right to left around the cone.

4

Hit 18 shots curving around the left cone to the flag and 18 shots curving around the right cone to the flag.

5

Set up the ball the same way each time. Try to make the ball curve around the cone and finish near the flag.

6

A shot counts if it curves around the cone and ends near the flag.

7

Count how many successful shots out of 36 and enter the score in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141063
D2

Day 10

Driver | Backswing

Program: Control Driver Ball Flight

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

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Driver | Backswing
1

Pick a target about 200 yards away to aim at.

2

Put the ball on the tee and get ready with your normal driver setup.

3

Hit 36 driver shots at the target, focusing on at most two backswing thoughts or tasks.

4

After each shot, assess the ball flight and your control based on your backswing focus.

5

Count how many shots feel controlled and on target.

6

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028252218141063
D3

Day 11

Driver | Straight Shot

Program: Control Driver Ball Flight

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

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Driver | Straight Shot
1

Pick an easy-to-see flag or mark to aim at down the range.

2

Hit 36 balls, all aiming at the same target.

3

Focus on hitting a straight shot with your driver only.

4

Count how many balls land close to the target area.

5

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

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

Day 12

Driver | Impact and Follow Through

Program: Control Driver Ball Flight

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

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Driver | Impact and Follow Through
1

Pick a flag or target far away to aim driver shots.

2

Hit 36 driver shots to the same target, focusing on hitting the ball well with proper impact and follow through.

3

Count every shot that lands near the target as a success.

4

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262318141063

Week 4 – Module

4 days scheduled

Stop 3-Foot Misses On All Shots. Commit to the stroke and read the break accurately. Focus on Scoring, Precision, Green Reading. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 3 ft (1m) only.

D1

Day 13

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

Program: Stop 3-Foot Misses On All Shots

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 14

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row

Program: Stop 3-Foot Misses On All Shots

Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.

Putting30 min
Diagram for Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
1

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

2

Enter score in the app, out of 50 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions50
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score5048464238343026
D3

Day 15

Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row

Program: Stop 3-Foot Misses On All Shots

Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].

Putting30 min
Diagram for Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
1

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

2

After making a putt, go to the next tee.

3

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions50
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score504947454341383530
D4

Day 16

Single Tee, 50 in a Row

Program: Stop 3-Foot Misses On All Shots

Make 50 putts in a row.

Putting18 min
Diagram for Single Tee, 50 in a Row
1

Hit 30 putts from 3 ft (1 m).

2

Enter score in the app, out of 30 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions30
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302928262422191612

Week 5 – Module

4 days scheduled

Stop 3-Foot Misses On All Shots. Commit to the stroke and read the break accurately. Focus on Scoring, Precision, Green Reading. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 3 ft (1m) only.

D1

Day 17

Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row

Program: Stop 3-Foot Misses On All Shots

Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].

Putting30 min
Diagram for Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
1

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

2

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

3

Hit 50 putts.

4

Enter the number made out of 50 in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions50
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score504947454341383530
D2

Day 18

Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Program: Chip 10–25 Yds From Rough

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
1

Make 9 stop zones on the green. Mark them with tees, string, or buckets. Line up or put them in a grid.

2

Put 36 balls in 4 rows. Each row has 9 balls, spaced 1 foot apart. Put the rows about 5 yards apart on the grass, between 5 and 20 yards from the green.

3

Plan to hit 4 balls at each of the 9 stop zones. That is 36 shots.

4

Start at any row of balls. Hit balls, trying to stop each one in the first stop zone.

5

After 4 tries at the first zone, go to the next zone and do the same. Keep going until you try all 9 zones.

6

Count a shot as a success if the ball stops completely inside the target zone.

7

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129272318141074
D3

Day 19

Chip | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Program: Chip 10–25 Yds From Rough

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

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

Set up 10 piles of balls in two lines. Each line has 5 piles. Lines are 8 yards apart. Piles in each line are 3 yards apart.

2

Place the piles on grass between 5 and 30 yards from the hole. Keep the same setup.

3

On the green, mark 9 stop zones using buckets, string, or tees. Zones cover different short chip targets.

4

Take 36 chip shots in total. Chip 4 balls to each of the 9 zones.

5

For each shot, chip from any pile. Try to stop the ball in the assigned zone. Chip 4 balls to one zone before moving to the next.

6

Count each ball that stops in the correct zone as a success.

7

After 36 shots, count how many were successful. Enter your score out of 36 in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score312926221713964
D4

Day 20

Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants

Program: Chip 10–25 Yds From Rough

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
1

Place 36 balls in two lines that cross, with 18 balls in each line.

2

Keep the balls about 1 foot apart, with lines set up 5 to 30 yards from the hole.

3

On the green, divide a 6-foot circle around the hole into 4 equal parts.

4

Split the 36 chip shots into 4 groups of 9 balls.

5

Aim the first 9 shots at the first part of the circle.

6

Switch to the other line and aim the next 9 balls at the second part. Keep switching lines and aim at the next parts until all 36 balls are chipped.

7

Count how many balls land in the right part each time.

8

Enter the number of successful chips out of 36 attempts in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262218141174

Week 6 – Module

4 days scheduled

Chip 10–25 Yds From Rough. Chip from rough and land close to pin. Focus on Distance Control, Precision, Alignment. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Chip.

D1

Day 21

Chip | Fairway | Above/Below Feet

Program: Chip 10–25 Yds From Rough

Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Chip | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
1

Put 36 golf balls into 3 piles of

2

Place each pile 5 to 20 yards from the hole.

2

At the green's edge, set up 3 target zones in a line, each 4 feet apart. Mark them Zone A (closest), Zone B (middle), and Zone C (farthest).

3

Keep ball positions the same: first pile on a slope above feet, second pile on flat ground, third pile on a slope below feet.

4

Hit 12 chip shots to Zone A from the above feet position.

5

Hit 12 chip shots to Zone B from the flat position.

6

Hit 12 chip shots to Zone C from below feet position.

7

Count how many shots land and stay in the intended zone.

8

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302825211612853
D2

Day 22

Chip | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets

Program: Chip 10–25 Yds From Rough

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

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

Set up 10 piles of balls in two lines of 5 piles, 6 yards/meters between lines, 4 yards/meters between piles.

2

Put the piles on grass, not on the green, between 5 and 30 yards/meters from the hole.

3

Mark 3 clear target zones around the hole, spaced evenly.

4

Hit 36 chip shots: 12 to Target Zone 1, 12 to Target Zone 2, and 12 to Target Zone

5

Always chip from the piles; for each set of 12 shots, pick any piles but only aim at the assigned zone.

6

After each shot, check if the ball stops inside the right target zone; count as success if it does.

7

Finish all 36 shots, then count total successes inside the right zones out of 36 attempts and enter this score in the app.

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

Day 23

Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill

Program: Chip 10–25 Yds From Rough

Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.

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

Put 3 equal target zones on the green in a line, 3 to 5 feet apart.

2

From deep rough on the uphill slope, hit 18 chip shots, 6 to each zone.

3

Move to deep rough on the downhill slope and repeat: hit 18 chip shots, 6 to each zone.

4

Always chip from deep rough within 20 yards/meters of the hole. Don’t change setup.

5

Count shots that land and stop in the target zone as successes.

6

When you’re done with all 36 shots, count how many landed in a target zone and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

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

Day 24

Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

Program: Chip 10–25 Yds From Rough

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

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

Put 40 balls into 8 lines. Each line has 5 balls. Lines should be about 1 yard or meter apart. Put these lines anywhere on the grass 5 to 30 yards/meters from the hole but not on the green.

2

On the green, use sticks, clubs, or string to mark 3 landing zones in a straight line about 6 feet (2 meters) apart.

3

Divide the 36 chip shots into 3 sets of 12 shots.

4

For each set, pick 3 lines of balls and aim every shot at one landing zone.

5

Hit 5 chips from each line to the chosen zone. After 3 lines (15 shots), change zones until all 36 shots are done.

6

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

7

Enter the total number of successful shots in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Week 7 – Module

4 days scheduled

Chip 10–25 Yds From Rough. Chip from rough and land close to pin. Focus on Distance Control, Precision, Alignment. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Chip.

D1

Day 25

Chip | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Program: Chip 10–25 Yds From Rough

Up to 5 players compete to land a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Chip | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
1

Set up 3 landing zones on the green, 6 feet apart in a straight line.

2

Place 3 piles of balls around the chipping area, each pile randomly 5 to 30 yards from the hole. Keep this setup the same.

3

Divide 36 chip shots into 3 groups of

4

For the first 12 shots, aim for the first landing zone from any pile.

5

For the next 12 shots, aim for the second landing zone from any pile.

6

For the last 12 shots, aim for the third landing zone from any pile.

7

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

8

Total the successful shots out of 36 and enter the score in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129272318141174
D2

Day 26

Short irons (9,8) | Straight Shot

Program: Hit Short Irons Close To Flag

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

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | Straight Shot
1

Pick a target straight ahead suitable for short irons (8 or 9 iron).

2

Hit 36 shots total, using short irons only. Focus on producing a straight shot with each attempt and aim all shots at the same target.

3

After all shots, count each shot that lands and stops near the target as a success and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

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

Day 27

Short irons (9,8) | Around the Stick

Program: Hit Short Irons Close To Flag

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

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | Around the Stick
1

Pick a target for your 9 or 8 iron.

2

Place two markers, one left and one right of the target, about 5% of the distance from your ball to the flag.

3

Hit 18 shots curving left to right around the left marker, and 18 shots curving right to left around the right marker.

4

Use the same setup for every shot.

5

Try to curve the ball around the marker and get close to the target.

6

A shot is successful if the ball curves around the marker and lands near the flag.

7

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

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

Day 28

Short irons (9,8) | Backswing

Program: Hit Short Irons Close To Flag

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

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | Backswing
1

Pick one flag or target on the range suitable for short irons (9 or 8).

2

Hit 36 shots using only short irons (9 or 8), focusing solely on backswing.

3

Use at most two backswing thoughts or tasks to produce any ball flight pattern.

4

Set up the same for each shot, using the same swing thoughts.

5

After each shot, observe the ball flight relative to the target.

6

Finish all 36 shots, switching irons if desired. At the end, total the number of successful shots and enter your score in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129272319151174

Week 8 – Module

4 days scheduled

Hit Short Irons Close To Flag. Hit close to flag and stop missing greens. Focus on Precision, Mechanics, Aim. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Short irons (9,8).

D1

Day 29

Short irons (9,8) | Downswing

Program: Hit Short Irons Close To Flag

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

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | Downswing
1

Pick a flag or target on the driving range suitable for short irons (9 or 8).

2

Take 36 shots using only the 9 or 8 iron.

3

Focus solely on your downswing, using at most two swing thoughts or tasks to control the ball flight.

4

Aim at the same single target for all 36 shots.

5

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

6

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129272419151174
D2

Day 30

Short irons (9,8) | Impact and Follow Through

Program: Hit Short Irons Close To Flag

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

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | Impact and Follow Through
1

Pick a flag or marker on the range suitable for your 8- or 9-iron shots.

2

Hit 36 shots, all aiming at the same target.

3

Focus on good contact and smooth swings with your 8- or 9-iron.

4

Set up the ball the same way every time.

5

After completing all 36 shots, count how many balls landed within a 5-foot area around the target.

6

Enter your score out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score2927252218141074
D3

Day 31

Short irons (9,8) | GIRs Simulation

Program: Hit Short Irons Close To Flag

Simulate X number of GIR (Green in Regulations) using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of greens hit.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | GIRs Simulation
1

Pick a flag for your 9 or 8 iron on the range.

2

Make a green zone around the flag with cones, buckets, or imagine a small circle (5% of the distance to the flag).

3

Split 36 shots into 3 groups of

4

Try to land each shot in the green zone.

5

Change between 9 and 8 iron, but keep ball setup the same.

6

Count how many balls landed in the green zone when all 36 are done. Enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score312926221713963
D4

Day 32

Short irons (9,8) | Low/Mid/High Shot

Program: Hit Short Irons Close To Flag

Produce low/mid/high shots using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | Low/Mid/High Shot
1

Pick one target suitable for short irons (9 or 8 iron).

2

Use the same ball setup and position for all shots.

3

Hit 36 shots in 3 groups of 12: 12 low shots, 12 mid shots, and 12 high shots, all aimed at the same target.

4

Try to make each shot fly at the correct height: low, mid, or high.

5

Count shots that land close and stop near the target as successes.

6

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520151285

Week 9 – Module

4 days scheduled

Hole All 9 Ft Putts. 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 33

Single Tee, 10/20

Program: Hole All 9 Ft Putts

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 34

Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 2/4

Program: Hole All 9 Ft Putts

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 35

Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 3/8

Program: Hole All 9 Ft Putts

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
D4

Day 36

One Handed, Ball Gate, 5 in a Row

Program: Hole All 9 Ft Putts

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

Week 10 – Module

4 days scheduled

Hole All 9 Ft Putts. 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 37

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 10/20

Program: Hole All 9 Ft Putts

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
D2

Day 38

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

Program: Hole All 9 Ft Putts

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
D3

Day 39

Bump-n-Run | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill

Program: See Shot Before Hit

Hit bump-n-run 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 Bump-n-Run | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
1

Set up two lines of 18 golf balls each on a sloped fairway near the green: one line on the uphill slope, one line on the downhill slope. Balls should be spaced 5 yards apart, between 5 and 30 yards from the hole.

2

Place 3 target zones on the green in a row, 6 feet apart. Call them Zone 1 (closest), Zone 2 (middle), and Zone 3 (farthest).

3

Hit 36 total bump-and-run shots: 18 from the uphill line, 18 from the downhill line.

4

From the uphill line, hit 6 shots to each zone (6 to Zone 1, 6 to Zone 2, 6 to Zone 3). Always hit every third ball, skipping two balls between shots.

5

For the downhill line, repeat the process: 6 shots to each zone, using every third ball.

6

Count a success each time a ball stops inside the intended target zone.

7

When all 36 shots are done, record how many balls landed in the correct zone, out of 36 attempts, in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score312926221713963
D4

Day 40

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

Program: See Shot Before Hit

Hit bump-n-run two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.

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

Place 18 balls in a row on the fairway. Place another 18 balls in a row 5 yards away from the first row.

2

Label one row “Above Feet” and the other row “Below Feet” according to the slope.

3

Divide each row into 3 zones by distance: Zone 1 (5–13 yards), Zone 2 (14–21 yards), Zone 3 (22–30 yards), with 6 balls in each zone.

4

Hit all 36 balls: start with all balls in Zone 1, then all balls in Zone 2, then all balls in Zone

5

Take turns hitting every third ball from one row, then switch to the other row and do the same.

6

Try to stop each ball as close as possible to the hole.

7

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

8

When finished with all 36 shots, record the number of successful shots out of 36 in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score312926221713963

Week 11 – Module

4 days scheduled

See Shot Before Hit. Match mental image and picture the roll. Focus on Scoring, Accuracy, Visualization. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.

D1

Day 41

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

Program: See Shot Before Hit

Hit bump-n-run two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.

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

Set up two lines of balls (18 balls in each line) next to the green on sloped rough. One line is above feet level and one is below feet level.

2

Set each line 5 yards apart. Balls should be between 5 and 30 yards from the hole.

3

Hit 18 bump-and-run shots from the above feet line and 18 from the below feet line (36 total shots).

4

For each line, hit every third ball (leave two balls between each shot). Finish all shots in one line, then switch to the other.

5

Try to land and stop the ball inside a 6-foot circle around the hole.

6

Count a success for every ball that stays inside the target circle.

7

Add up all your shots that stopped inside the target circle, then enter your total score out of 36 shots in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028252218141074
D2

Day 42

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

Program: See Shot Before Hit

Hit bump-n-run 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 Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
1

Set up two lines of balls next to the green on a slope. Each line has 18 balls, 5 yards apart, between 5 and 30 yards from the hole.

2

One line has balls above foot level, the other line has balls below foot level.

3

There are two groups: 18 shots from balls above feet, and 18 shots from balls below feet.

4

For each group, hit every third ball in the line until you hit all

5

Aim each shot to land and stop in a target zone on the green, 5 to 10 yards from the hole.

6

First, hit all 18 balls from above feet, then all 18 from below feet.

7

Count each ball that stops in the target zone as a success.

8

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302825201612853
D3

Day 43

Bump-n-Run | Rough | Uphill/Downhill

Program: See Shot Before Hit

Hit bump-n-run two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
1

Set up two rows of 20 golf balls each, 5 yards apart, on sloped rough near the green. One row is on uphill, one on downhill. Place rows 5–30 yards from the hole.

2

Take 36 shots total: 18 from uphill row, 18 from downhill row.

3

On the uphill row, hit every third ball until you take 18 shots.

4

On the downhill row, do the same: hit every third ball until you take 18 shots.

5

Only balls that land and stop in a 6-foot wide target area, 5–15 feet from the hole, count as a success. Same target for both rows.

6

Count all balls that stop in the target area.

7

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074
D4

Day 44

Bump-n-Run | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Program: See Shot Before Hit

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 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
1

Set up 10 piles of balls with 4 balls in each pile, in two lines 5 to 10 yards apart, and each pile 2 yards apart in its line.

2

Place 9 stop zones on the green using markers. Space them so each is easy to aim at.

3

Divide 36 shots into 9 groups of 4 shots.

4

Hit 4 shots at each stop zone. Hit from any pile, but keep ball setup the same.

5

After 4 shots to one zone, move to the next zone. Keep going until all 9 zones are done.

6

Count how many shots stop inside the target zone for each group.

7

Add up total successful shots. Enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Week 12 – Module

4 days scheduled

Stop Missed Wedge Shots. Control roll and control distance inside 100. Focus on Precision, Mechanics, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW).

D1

Day 45

Wedges (LW to PW) | Straight Shot

Program: Stop Missed Wedge Shots

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

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

Pick a flag or target on the range suitable for wedge shots (LW, SW, GW, or PW). Use the same target for all 36 shots.

2

Use any wedge, switching clubs throughout the exercise.

3

Set up the ball the same way for every shot and focus on hitting a straight shot towards the target.

4

Hit 36 wedge shots, aiming all shots at the single chosen target.

5

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

6

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262218141063
D2

Day 46

Wedges (LW to PW) | Progressive Targets Challenge

Program: Stop Missed Wedge Shots

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

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | Progressive Targets Challenge
1

Set up 3 targets for wedge shots: one at 30 yards, one at 45 yards, and one at 60 yards.

2

Hit 12 shots to each target, for a total of 36 shots.

3

Start by hitting 12 shots to the short target using any wedge.

4

Hit 12 shots to the medium target.

5

Hit 12 shots to the long target and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

6

Keep stance and ball position the same for every shot; only change your aim for each target.

7

Count a shot as a success if the ball stops within 5 feet of the target.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262218141063
D3

Day 47

Wedges (LW to PW) | Takeaway

Program: Stop Missed Wedge Shots

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
D4

Day 48

Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through

Program: Stop Missed Wedge Shots

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

Week 13 – Module

2 days scheduled

Stop Missed Wedge Shots. Control roll and control distance inside 100. Focus on Precision, Mechanics, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW).

D1

Day 49

Wedges (LW to PW) | GIRs Simulation

Program: Stop Missed Wedge Shots

Simulate X number of GIR (Green in Regulations) using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of greens hit.

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

Choose a flag or marker for the center of the green.

2

Use cones or markers to make a small green area, equal to 5% of the distance to the flag. This is the target zone.

3

Divide the green into 3 zones from left to right using markers: left, center, and right.

4

Hit 36 wedge shots: 12 at the left zone, 12 at the center, 12 at the right.

5

Use any wedge between LW and PW. Keep ball placement the same each time.

6

After each shot, check if the ball landed and stopped in the correct zone. Count if it did.

7

Finish all 36 shots, switching zones each time.

8

Add up the number of good shots in the zones out of 36 and enter your score in the app.

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

Day 50

Wedges (LW to PW) | Downswing

Program: Stop Missed Wedge Shots

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