Control Distance
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: long (20+ ft).
Module skill breakdown
Course Flagship Program
We studied the course and made a flagship practice program specifically for Lake Padden Golf Course. The flagship program is made of multiple modules that focus on different aspects of the game. Follow the drills week by week, then day by day.
Program Snapshot
Weeks
11
Days
42
Modules
9
Frequency
4 days/week
Putting·Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.5
Short Game·Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Driving Range·Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Putting·Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.5
Short Game·Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Driving Range·Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Putting·3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Putts
Difficulty: Advanced · Module HCP 6.7
Short Game·Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Driving Range·Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Can you avoid the rough from 150-200 yards?
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 13.4
Flagship curriculum
Each module focuses on specific area of the game (Putting, Short Game, Driving Range) for up to two weeks at a time. Follow the curriculum in a given order for best results.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: long (20+ ft).
Module skill breakdown
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: chip.
Module skill breakdown
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: woods (hy,5w,3w).
Module skill breakdown
Course-calibrated drills mapped to this module. Working on distance: long (20+ ft).
Module skill breakdown
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: flop.
Module skill breakdown
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: short irons (9,8).
Module skill breakdown
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on distance: 3 ft (1m) only.
Module skill breakdown
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: pitch.
Module skill breakdown
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: woods (hy,5w,3w).
Module skill breakdown
Program snapshot
Avg HCP focus
17.5
Intermediate
Skill pillars
Distance Control · Visualization · Dispersion · Accuracy · Alignment · Scoring
Host course
Lake Padden Golf Course
Weekly Plan
1 day, 1 drill. Follow the drills and progress through the program. Each drill has instructions and scoring benchmarks to help you track your progress. The drills are designed to build on each other week by week, so try to follow the schedule as closely as possible for the best results.
4 days scheduled
Control Distance. Feel the green and stop on a dime. Focus on Distance Control, Visualization, Dispersion, Accuracy. This module is for Putting, specifically working on Long (20+ ft).
Day 1
Program: Control Distance
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Hit 10 putts from 20 ft and try to stop the ball on the fringe.
Hit 10 putts from 30 ft.
Hit 10 putts from 40 ft.
Enter total number of putts that stopped on the fringe, out of 30 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 25 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 2
Program: Control Distance
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Hit 5 putts to the first field 20-25 feet (6-8 m).
Hit 5 putts to the next field at 25-30 ft (8-10 m).
Keep hitting 5 putts to each field until the last field.
Count all putts that stopped inside each field. Enter the total score in the app, out of 25 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 25 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 5 |
Day 3
Program: Control Distance
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Pick a side of the hole and hit 5 putts from the shortest tee at 20 ft (6 m).
Move to the other two tees in line and hit 5 putts from each.
Repeat for the other sides of the hole.
Enter number of putts that stopped inside the circle, out of 45 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 43 | 41 | 39 | 36 | 32 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 15 |
Day 4
Program: Control Distance
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Hit 10 putts from 25 ft (8 m). The circle radius is 2.5 ft (0.8 m), about one putter length.
Move to 35 ft (12 m). Circle radius is 3.5 ft (1.2 m). Hit 10 putts.
Move to 45 ft (15 m). Circle radius is 4.5 ft (1.5 m). Hit 10 putts.
Count how many putts stopped inside the circle and enter the total out of 30 attempts in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe. Vary landing spot and feel the green. Focus on Distance Control, Alignment, Scoring, Aim, Precision, Accuracy, Dispersion, Trajectory. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Chip.
Day 5
Program: Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
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.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 6
Program: Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Make two piles of balls for each player between 5 and 30 yards from the hole, anywhere in the chipping area, on any surface.
On the green, make two bullseye zones around the hole: inner circle with 6-foot radius and outer ring from 6 to 15 feet.
Each player hits 36 chips: 18 from each pile.
Try to stop the ball in the inner bullseye (best), then outer bullseye (good), or avoid missing both (bad).
Switch piles after 18 shots, finish all 36 shots.
Count how many balls stop in the bullseye zones.
After 36 shots, record the number of balls in the bullseyes as your score. Enter this total in the app out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 7
Program: Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
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.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Day 8
Program: Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Make two crossing lines with 18 balls in each line.
Put the balls 1 foot (30 cm) apart on grass, 5 to 20 yards/meters from the hole.
Place 2 flags on the green. The flags should be 5 to 10 yards/meters apart.
Hit 18 balls from the first line. Try to land each ball within 10 feet (3 meters) of the first flag.
Move to the second line. Hit 18 balls trying to land each within 10 feet (3 meters) of the second flag.
Count how many balls stop inside the 10-foot (3-meter) circle near each flag. Enter the score in the app out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
4 days scheduled
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners. Control 3-wood dispersion and stay on fairways. Focus on Precision, Trajectory, Aim. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Woods (Hy,5W,3W).
Day 9
Program: 3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 10
Program: 3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick 3 targets on the driving range: Target 1 (short), Target 2 (medium), Target 3 (long).
Get 36 balls ready.
Hit 12 balls at Target 1, then 12 at Target 2, then 12 at Target
Use any wood club (hybrid, 5-wood, 3-wood, driver); switch clubs if wanted.
Try to hit each ball close to the target.
Count each shot that lands near the flag as a success.
Add up your total successful shots and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 11
Program: 3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Land the ball in the landing spot using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Day 12
Program: 3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Produce straight shots using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
4 days scheduled
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners. Control 3-wood dispersion and stay on fairways. Focus on Precision, Trajectory, Aim. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Woods (Hy,5W,3W).
Day 13
Program: 3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Work only on downswing using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 14
Program: 3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 15
Program: 3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Produce low/mid/high shots using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 16
Program: Eliminate Three-Putts
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Hit 10 putts from 20 ft and try to stop the ball on the fringe.
Hit 10 putts from 30 ft.
Hit 10 putts from 40 ft.
Enter total number of putts that stopped on the fringe, out of 30 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 25 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Day 17
Program: Eliminate Three-Putts
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Pick a side of the hole and hit 5 putts from the shortest tee at 20 ft (6 m).
Move to the other two tees in line and hit 5 putts from each.
Repeat for the other sides of the hole.
Enter number of putts that stopped inside the circle, out of 45 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 43 | 41 | 39 | 36 | 32 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 15 |
Day 18
Program: Eliminate Three-Putts
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Hit 10 putts from 25 ft (8 m). The circle radius is 2.5 ft (0.8 m), about one putter length.
Move to 35 ft (12 m). Circle radius is 3.5 ft (1.2 m). Hit 10 putts.
Move to 45 ft (15 m). Circle radius is 4.5 ft (1.5 m). Hit 10 putts.
Count how many putts stopped inside the circle and enter the total out of 30 attempts in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 19
Program: Eliminate Three-Putts
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Hit 5 putts to the first field 20-25 feet (6-8 m).
Hit 5 putts to the next field at 25-30 ft (8-10 m).
Keep hitting 5 putts to each field until the last field.
Count all putts that stopped inside each field. Enter the total score in the app, out of 25 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 25 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 5 |
Day 20
Program: Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
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.
Set up 3 flags spaced about 6 feet apart.
Make 9 piles of 4 balls each, with two lines and space between them.
Put the piles 5 to 20 yards away from the flags, but keep the piles the same.
Hit 36 flop shots in 3 groups of
For each group, try to land balls within 10 feet of the right flag, first flag, second flag, then third.
Switch between piles as you want.
Each ball that stays within 10 feet of the right flag counts as a success.
Count the successful shots.
Enter your total successes out of 36 attempts in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers. Flop from sand and land near hole. Focus on Aim, Alignment, Precision. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Flop.
Day 21
Program: Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
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.
Split 36 balls into two groups of
Put one group at the uphill slope, and one group at the downhill slope, both in deep rough 5 to 20 yards from the hole.
On the green, make three target zones side by side, each about 3 feet wide and within 10 feet of the hole. Label them Zone 1 (left), Zone 2 (center), Zone 3 (right).
From the uphill position, hit 18 flop shots. Aim 6 balls in Zone 1, 6 in Zone 2, and 6 in Zone
From the downhill position, hit 18 flop shots. Aim 6 balls in Zone 1, 6 in Zone 2, and 6 in Zone
Count each shot that stops in the right zone as a success.
Enter the number of successes in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 22
Program: Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Find a flat spot in the rough, 5 to 20 yards from the hole.
Set up three targets on the green, spaced apart for three landing zones.
Hit 36 flop shots; 12 shots at each target.
Keep ball position the same for all shots, only aim at the next target after 12 shots.
Try to land the ball softly in the target zone.
Count each shot that lands and stops in the correct zone as a success.
After 36 shots (12 per target), add up your total successful shots and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Day 23
Program: Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop flop shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
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.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Day 24
Program: Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
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.
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.
Put 5 markers on the green, each 6 feet apart.
Match each line of balls to a marker on the green.
Hit all 5 balls in the line as flop shots at the marker. Move to the next line and repeat with the next marker.
Count how many balls land within 10 feet of the marker.
When done, count total balls inside 10 feet, and enter score in the app out of 35 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks. Avoid slices and hooks and consistent short iron contact. Focus on Mechanics, Precision, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Short irons (9,8).
Day 25
Program: Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Work only on impact and follow through using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or marker on the range suitable for your 8- or 9-iron shots.
Hit 36 shots, all aiming at the same target.
Focus on good contact and smooth swings with your 8- or 9-iron.
Set up the ball the same way every time.
After completing all 36 shots, count how many balls landed within a 5-foot area around the target.
Enter your score out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 29 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 26
Program: Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Work only on takeaway using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Set up a single target suitable for your 8 or 9 iron.
Hit 36 shots aiming exclusively at this target.
Focus on your takeaway, working on at most two takeaway thoughts or tasks to influence the ball flight.
Keep your setup and stance consistent throughout the drill.
After each shot, check if the ball lands near the target.
Count the shots that land near the target as successes.
After 36 shots, enter your number of successes in the app out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 27
Program: Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Work only on downswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or target on the driving range suitable for short irons (9 or 8).
Take 36 shots using only the 9 or 8 iron.
Focus solely on your downswing, using at most two swing thoughts or tasks to control the ball flight.
Aim at the same single target for all 36 shots.
Count each ball that lands and stays near the target as a success.
Add up the number of successful shots out of 36 and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 28
Program: Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Work only on backswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one flag or target on the range suitable for short irons (9 or 8).
Hit 36 shots using only short irons (9 or 8), focusing solely on backswing.
Use at most two backswing thoughts or tasks to produce any ball flight pattern.
Set up the same for each shot, using the same swing thoughts.
After each shot, observe the ball flight relative to the target.
Finish all 36 shots, switching irons if desired. At the end, total the number of successful shots and enter your score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Reduce Short Putts. Eliminate careless misses and prioritize short putts. Focus on Scoring, Aim, Green Reading. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 3 ft (1m) only.
Day 29
Program: Reduce Short Putts
Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.
Hit 50 putts from 3 ft through the ball gate using the plane board.
Enter score in the app, out of 50 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 49 | 47 | 45 | 42 | 38 | 34 | 29 |
Day 30
Program: Reduce Short Putts
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
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.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 49 | 47 | 45 | 43 | 41 | 38 | 35 | 30 |
Day 31
Program: Reduce Short Putts
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].

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.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 49 | 47 | 45 | 43 | 41 | 38 | 35 | 30 |
Day 32
Program: Reduce Short Putts
Make 25 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Hit 25 putts from 3 ft through the ball gate.
Enter score in the app, out of 25 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 25 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 |
4 days scheduled
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe. Set sights and dial in aim. Focus on Aim, Alignment, Scoring, Distance Control, Precision, Trajectory, Dispersion. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Pitch.
Day 33
Program: Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Pick two spots on the fairway that are 30 to 60 yards from the hole.
Put three targets on the green, spaced at least 6 feet apart.
Hit 18 pitch shots from the first spot and 18 pitch shots from the second spot.
From each spot, hit 6 shots to each target.
Line up and aim at each target before hitting.
Count every shot that lands close to the target and stops there as a success.
After all 36 shots, record how many were successful out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 34
Program: Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Put 10 piles of balls in two lines that meet at a right angle, 5 to 10 yards apart, with each pile 3 yards apart.
Place the piles 30 to 60 yards from the hole on grass but not on the green.
Mark 3 landing zones on the green with sticks or string, each 6 feet apart in a line.
Hit 36 pitch shots in total, 12 at each landing zone.
For the first 12 shots aim at Landing Zone 1, for the next 12 aim at Zone 2, for the last 12 aim at Zone
Start from any pile and switch piles between shots.
Count a success if the ball lands and stops in the correct zone.
After all shots, add up your total successes and enter the score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 29 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 35
Program: Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Set up 3 targets on the green, 6 feet apart in a straight line. These are Target A (closest), Target B (middle), and Target C (farthest).
From rough ground 30 to 60 yards away, place the ball and get ready to pitch at the targets.
Hit 36 pitch shots in total, split into 3 groups of 12 shots.
Aim the first 12 shots at Target A, trying to land and stop the ball inside that area.
Aim the next 12 shots at Target B, trying to land and stop the ball inside that area.
Aim the last 12 shots at Target C, trying to land and stop the ball inside that area.
Keep everything else the same each time, only change which target you aim at.
Count a shot as a success if the ball lands and stops inside the correct target area.
Enter the number of successful shots in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 36
Program: Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.</p>
Arrange 40 golf balls in 2 lines that cross at right angles. Each line should have 20 balls, about 1 foot apart.
Put this setup on grass 30–60 yards from the hole.
Pick 3 targets on the green or near the hole, at least 10 feet apart.
Split 36 shots into 3 groups of
Stand behind one line and hit 12 pitch shots at the first target, trying to land within 10 feet of it.
Move to the other line and hit 12 shots at the second target.
Go back to the first line and hit 12 shots at the third target.
Count how many balls stop inside 10 feet of the target.
After all 36 shots, record the number of successes in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe. Set sights and dial in aim. Focus on Aim, Alignment, Scoring, Distance Control, Precision, Trajectory, Dispersion. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Pitch.
Day 37
Program: Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Put 36 balls into 6 piles with 6 balls in each pile between 30 and 60 yards from the hole.
Place 3 flags on the green far apart and label them A, B, and C.
Hit 36 pitch shots, in 3 sets of 12 shots.
Hit 12 balls so they stop within 10 feet of flag A.
Hit 12 balls so they stop within 10 feet of flag B. Use any pile.
Hit 12 balls so they stop within 10 feet of flag C.
Hit from any pile and change piles or targets as needed.
Count each shot that stops within 10 feet of the target as a success.
Count the total successful shots and enter the score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 38
Program: Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Pick a place on the fairway where the ball is above your feet and about 30 to 40 yards from the hole.
Put 18 balls in a pile on your side at this spot.
Pick a target on the green and keep it the same for the first 6 shots.
Hit 6 pitch shots trying to get close to the target from the above-feet slope.
Change the target after every 6 shots. Do this 3 times for a total of 18 shots from this spot.
Move to a place where the ball is below your feet, again 30 to 40 yards from the hole.
Put 18 more balls in a pile at this new spot.
Do exactly the same as before: 6 shots per target, 3 targets, 18 shots total.
Count a shot as a success if the ball stops very close to the target.
After 36 shots, add up the number of successful shots and enter the score in the app out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 39
Program: Can you avoid the rough from 150-200 yards?
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick 3 targets on the driving range: Target 1 (short), Target 2 (medium), Target 3 (long).
Get 36 balls ready.
Hit 12 balls at Target 1, then 12 at Target 2, then 12 at Target
Use any wood club (hybrid, 5-wood, 3-wood, driver); switch clubs if wanted.
Try to hit each ball close to the target.
Count each shot that lands near the flag as a success.
Add up your total successful shots and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 40
Program: Can you avoid the rough from 150-200 yards?
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Choose 3 far targets for woods clubs (Hybrid, 5-wood, 3-wood, Driver).
Mark each target so 5% of the distance can be measured.
Hit 36 shots total, divided into 3 groups of 12 shots.
In each group, switch between all 4 woods in the 12 shots to one target.
For the first target, hit 12 shots, using all 4 woods until you have 3 shots close (inside 5% distance) with each wood.
Move to the second target, repeat: 12 shots, 3 close shots per wood.
Hit 12 shots at the third target, aim for 3 close shots per wood. Count each shot inside the 5% zone as a success.
Add up all successes out of 36 tries and enter score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
2 days scheduled
Can you avoid the rough from 150-200 yards?. Avoid rough with woods and stick to woods line. Focus on Accuracy, Distance Control, Scoring. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Woods (Hy,5W,3W).
Day 41
Program: Can you avoid the rough from 150-200 yards?
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick 3 different flags on the range at different distances (like 150, 200, and 250 yards).
Hit 36 shots in total, split into 3 groups of 12 shots, one group per flag.
Use only woods clubs (Hy, 5W, 3W, or Driver) for each group, switch clubs any time.
Try to land each shot within 5% of the distance to the flag (for a 200-yard flag, land within 10 yards).
A shot counts as a success if it lands inside this 5% zone at the right flag.
Do all 36 shots (12 at each flag), then count your successful shots and enter your score out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 42
Program: Can you avoid the rough from 150-200 yards?
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Place 9 targets in a circle near the main flag using cones or buckets.
Hit 4 shots at each target (9 targets, 36 shots total).
Hit 2 shots curving left-to-right and 2 shots right-to-left at each target with any wood club.
Ball must land between the two cones at each target to count.
Change clubs often while hitting at targets.
After 36 shots, count how many landed between the cones and enter this score in the app out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |